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The 100 Most Powerful Sports Photos of 2012

In 2012 London Olympics, HIGH QUALITY, Sports / 20 December 2012 / 0 comments

2012 was an incredible year for sport. Records broken, if not shattered. Olympics fever was at an all time high. Feats of speed and strength awed crowds. The fastest man in the world left us speechless, while the reigning boxing champion of the world lay unconscious, face in the canvas. Heroes retired from their respective games, whether riding off into the sunset for a curtain call, or face in hands, hanging in shame. We’ve experienced bevy of sports controversies, as well as mountain top triumphs, and all tell their respective stories in photos. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of moments that could have been included in this list but we’ve weeded through them all and narrowed it down to the 100 most powerful sports images of 2012.
Minimalist NFL Team Computer Wallpapers

In Football, Sports / 18 December 2012 / 0 comments

Are you an NFL fan? Are you looking to upgrade your computer background? If you said yes to both questions than one of these 1920×1080 NFL Wallpapers is for you. Note: Apparently the images below are not appearing as large as they should. To fix that I uploaded all the NFL wallpapers to Dropbox. You can download all of them right here >>
Larry The Cable Guy Tours America For Heartburn Inducing Food

In Sports / 10 December 2012 / 0 comments

Larry the Cable Guy suffers from frequent heart burn so he decided to take new Prilosec OTC Wildberry on an adventure to some of the most AWESOME sporting events across the country in search of wild food and wild flavors. We all know how intense the food in Wisconsin can be so luckily Larry had taken some Prilosec OTC Wildberry that morning so he could eat mountains of cheese with his fellow Green Bay Packers fans. Prilosec OTC would like YOU to put their new product to the test at three of the biggest sporting events of the year. From now until January 7, 2013, enter at WildberryFlavor.com for a chance to win trips to the Super Bowl, Daytona 500 and NBA Finals courtesy of new Prilosec OTC Wildberry. It will include travel and accommodations (a two-night hotel stay and air transportation for each destination), and one $5,000 check to be used to stuff your face with heartburn inducing food which you can then follow up with some Prilosec OTC Wildberry.
The 100 Greatest Sports Photos of All-Time

In Sports / 7 November 2012 / 0 comments

Sports Illustrated chose this photo of Michael Jordan’s game-winning shot in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals as the greatest sports photo of all-time. To me the list feels backwards because 100-80 are definitely better than 20-1 but that’s neither here nor there.
15 Pro Athletes Who Played For Their Hometown Teams

In Baseball, Sports / 30 October 2012 / 0 comments

Brandon Crawford, the San Francisco Giants’ starting shortstop, grew up in San Francisco rooting for the team with which he just won the World Series. I doubt there is a better feeling in professional sports. What other athletes have gotten the chance to live our their childhood fantasies and play for their hometown teams? Some of the players on this list will be obvious to some, but others might surprise you.
How NASCAR Uses Access To Build The Most Loyal Brand Fans Anywhere

In NASCAR, Sports / 15 October 2012 / 0 comments

After RV’ing to Charlotte this weekend for the Bank of America 500 I can tell you this article from Fast Company is spot-on. Personal access is the entry point for growing any brand. Here’s how NASCAR creates memorable brand-fan connections–and ideas for how your company can put the pedal to the metal as well.
The 26 Most Incredible Moments From The 2012 MLB Regular Season

In Baseball, HIGH QUALITY, Sports / 4 October 2012 / 0 comments

2012 was one of the most memorable seasons in recent MLB history. It was the year of the pitcher but there were also several incredible hitting performances as well. We went through the archives and pulled together the most impressive highlights from the regular season to gear up for playoff action. If you think we missed anything let us know about it on Twitter @RSVLTS.
What is the 1992 Dream Team Up to Now?

In 2012 London Olympics, Basketball, Sports / 18 July 2012 / 0 comments

The Dream Team from the 1992 Olympics is regarded as the best basketball team ever assembled. The team, which beat it’s opponents by an an average of 44 points that year, was inducted in the basketball Hall of Fame. One would assume nothing but great success and fortune would follow them. Did it? Let’s find out.
6 Types Of Girls You’ll Find at Every Sporting Event

In Sports / 14 June 2012 / 1 comment

Girl’s can be a pretty large presence when it comes to game day. Whether it’s the “Girl Who Knows Her Sh*t” or the “Girl Who Pretends To Know Her Sh*t” they travel in packs and can make or break a your sporting experience. Brobible.com compiled a dead on list of the 6 girls that you’ll find at every sporting event.
The 200 Most Important Events in Sports History

In Sports / 23 April 2012 / 0 comments

Sports has a way of making an impression on us, leaving lasting memories and untold “Where were you when…” moments. Witnessing history is something that draws us to sports in the first place, whether it’s the unexpected (Kobe’s 81) or the all-but-assured (1992 “Dream Team”), but on-field performance isn’t the end-all, be-all in sporting lore. No, things as simple as putting lights on a pole or projecting a yellow line 10 yards downfield on TV have had seismic impacts as well. In that vein, we’ll retrace a rich, clogged and sometimes unfortunate history as we explore the 200 most important events to ever happen in sports. Read: The 200 Most Important Events in Sports History