Jake Emen
Featured Sports Contributor
Living in Rockville, MD
Living in Rockville, MD
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On AC since: 02.28.06
Bio:
Always on the lookout for new opportunities, new things to explore and new ways to live life to the fullest, Jake is a freelance writer living in the DC area.
Always on the lookout for new opportunities, new things to explore and new ways to live life to the fullest, Jake is a freelance writer living in the DC area.
Education/Experience:
NYU, Drexel
NYU, Drexel
Interests:
Boxing, football, hockey, philosophy, zen, good beer, good wine, good bourbon, dogs, online marketing, guitar .....
Boxing, football, hockey, philosophy, zen, good beer, good wine, good bourbon, dogs, online marketing, guitar .....
Motto:
It is his tragedy that he found himself articulate in such a dangerous language.
It is his tragedy that he found himself articulate in such a dangerous language.
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Google Adsense used to be one of the best tools for making money with a website. What about today, is Google Adsense still a good niche marketing strategy?
By Jake Emen | Published 2/8/2010
The snowstorm and blizzard currently pounding the east coast and the Mid-Atlantic region is one of the largest on the record books. Here's an account from the Washington D.C. area.
By Jake Emen | Published 2/6/2010
Live weather updates for Washington D.C. and the surrounding suburbs in Maryland and Virginia for the February blizzard and snowstorm. See snow totals, snow accumulation, driving and road conditions and more.
By Jake Emen | Published 2/5/2010
The Wladimir Klitschko vs. Eddie Chambers bout is set for March 20, 2010. Chambers is another in a long line of American hopefuls vying for the heavyweight crown... but does he have a chance at pulling off the upset?
By Jake Emen | Published 2/4/2010
Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey is set for March 13. Take a look at this Paccquiao vs. Clottey preview to see if Clottey has any chance at winning the bout or derailing a future Pacquiao vs. Mayweather bonanza.
By Jake Emen | Published 2/4/2010
Shane Mosley vs. Floyd Mayweather is a go for May 1st. In this Mayweather vs. Mosley preview you'll see who will win the bout and why, and learn about the importance of this bout for a future Pacquiao vs. Mayweather clash.
By Jake Emen | Published 2/4/2010
Use these heavy bag drills to round out any effective punching bag workout or boxing training-at-home session.
By Jake Emen | Published 2/1/2010
One of the equipment choices you'll have to make for boxing training at home is whether to use a free standing heavy bag or a hanging punching bag. Use this guide to make your decision for training in boxing.
By Jake Emen | Published 2/1/2010
The Go Daddy Girls are famous for GoDaddy Super Bowl commercials, pictures and more. Find out who the Go Daddy Girls are.
By Jake Emen | Published 1/30/2010
For great brunch in Washington, D.C., check out the FirstWatch Daytime Cafe in Rockville, Maryland. Huge, tasty brunch portions and a low price make this a great brunch spot.
By Jake Emen | Published 1/29/2010
The American Flatbread Pizza restaurant in Ashburn features organic and local products, hand-selected for delicious flatbread pizza cooked in a wood-fire oven.
By Jake Emen | Published 1/29/2010
Take a look at these boxing training-at-home equipment essentials. You'll find easy access to cheap boxing equipment online and round out your collection of important boxing training gear.
By Jake Emen | Published 1/29/2010
On the penultimate The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien his new guest was 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird wearing a huge mink Snuggie and watching fiercely guarded NFL Super Bowl footage.
By Jake Emen | Published 1/21/2010
Conan O'Brien unveiled a new gag in his final week of The Tonight Show, the Conan Bugatti Veyron mouse, which has a price tag of $1.5 million.
By Jake Emen | Published 1/21/2010
Many consumers share the same goal: find a place to save money and buy cheap DVDS for sale online. At DVDs on Sale, you can do just that and buy DVD movies at a great, discount price.
By Jake Emen | Published 1/12/2010
The Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao bout appears to finally and officially be off. Who deserves to blame for the cancellation of Pacquiao vs. Mayweather? Is it Bob Arum, Richard Schaefer, Mayweather, Pacquiao or somebody else?
By Jake Emen | Published 1/11/2010
Odlanier Solis, former Olympic Gold medal winner and Cuban defector is climbing through the rankings of the heavyweight division. Will he be the man that takes over boxing's glory division?
By Jake Emen | Published 12/31/2009
Freddie Barnes' NFL draft rankings have been raised following his sensational performance in the Humanitarian Bowl for Bowling Green against Idaho. Where will Freddie Barnes be drafted in the NFL?
By Jake Emen | Published 12/30/2009
The Humanitarian Bowl ended with a huge shock, as both teams scored touchdowns in the final minutes of the 4th quarter. It looked like Bowling Green had it won, then Idaho scored again and went for two!
By Jake Emen | Published 12/30/2009
The super fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather is on the rocks due to drug testing procedures leading up to the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather clash. This is the final negotiating point in the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao battle.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/23/2009
Taking a look at the top 10 best boxing nicknames ever. Which boxers had the best nicknames? From The Raging Bull to Manos de Piedra, there have been some great ones.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/21/2009
My submission for the Holiday Haiku contest, about a Jewish Christmas.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/18/2009
I finally purchased myself a brand new HD television. I can say convincingly that I waited entirely too long to make the switch. HDTV is awesome... if you didn't know that by now.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/15/2009
The Boxer of the Year for 2009 has to be none other than Manny Pacquiao. The aggressive, entertaining Filipino icon brutally knocked out Ricky Hatton and stopped Miguel Cotto in 2009.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/14/2009
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, but can't make headway in the United States. What's the reason? Do we not get it? Do we just not like it? Does it involve the metric system?
By Jake Emen | Published 12/11/2009
There have been many bad boxing nicknames in the past. Here are the top 5 worst boxing nicknames over recent history, focusing on the worst nicknames in boxing over the past decade.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/11/2009
There are many different online DVD and game rental sites available today. But which ones are the best? DVDnGameRental.com will help you make an easy decision with their DVD rental chart, comparisons, reviews and more.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/8/2009
Texas vs. Alabama is a good Championship game match-up. Is it a great one? We really don't know, as the BCS this year lucked out, still mucked it up and continues to duck the real issues at hand.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/8/2009
Freelance writers on Associated Content have to choose between using exclusive rights or non-exclusive rights when they want to receive an upfront payment. But what's the difference, and how much more money can you make with an Exclusive article?
By Jake Emen | Published 12/8/2009
The Pacquiao vs. Mayweather bout is now almost finalized. Days after Mayweather agreed to terms, Pacquiao has agreed to terms as well. The details need to be ironed out, but Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is close.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/4/2009
Want to know about the Tiger Woods scandal? Read about the latest Tiger Woods mistress? Listen to the Tiger Woods voicemail? I don't, and I wish that the rest of us did not either.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/4/2009
The World Cup draw for the 2010 World Cup is now completed! See the World Cup 2010 results in this live blog. The United States got a favorable draw, while Brazil and Portugal end up together in the Group of Death.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/4/2009
Matt Damon has starred in many great films, and continues to add to his growing and impressive movie resume. Here are the top 5 Matt Damon movies of all time.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/2/2009
Denzel Washington has one of the most impressive resumes in Hollywood. Starring in dozens of memorable films, it's hard to whittle down the list. But here are the top 5 Denzel Washington movies of all time.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/2/2009
Edward Norton is one of the best actors of his generation, and has played a series of fantastic roles across a huge spectrum. Here are the top 5 Ed Norton movies of all-time.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/2/2009
Brad Pitt has starred in numerous films, but despite sometimes housing a chick-flick reputation, many of them are must-watch, classic guy movies. Here are the top 5 Brad Pitt movies of all time.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/2/2009
Danny Green knocked out Roy Jones in 1 round in their December 2 bout. The quick, brutal end to Green vs. Jones should mark the end of Jones's great career.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/2/2009
The super fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is moving closer to completion. The rumored date for Pacquiao vs. Mayweather is March 13, with the fight behind held in Las Vegas, Dallas or New Orleans.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/2/2009
Chitika is a search based advertising program you can add to your website or blog to help earn more cash from your traffic. It has similarities with Adsense but also many important differences.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/1/2009
The boxing wars between HBO and Showtime end up doing more damage to the sport than anything else. A perfect example is this coming December 12, when because of HBO vs. Showtime boxing fans must choose which fights to watch, instead of seeing them all.
By Jake Emen | Published 11/30/2009
In this exclusive interview, I got a chance to speak with Top Chef Season 6 finalist Bryan Voltaggio. Bryan talks about his restaurant, Volt, in Frederick, and everything Top Chef.
By Jake Emen | Published 11/24/2009
All roads now lead to a mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Are there any issues that can stand in the way of the potential Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight however?
By Jake Emen | Published 11/23/2009
If you have a NBA fan in your life but you're not sure what to buy for the holidays, consider this your quick guide to some of the hottest NBA merchandise trends.
By Jake Emen | Published 11/18/2009
Eddie Chambers was ready to meet heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko this fall, but the fight now looks like it may be held next spring. In this exclusive interview Chambers gives his thoughts on the match and the entire heavyweight division.
By Jake Emen | Published 11/16/2009
After months of waiting, the Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight is finally just a few days away. The mega-fight, billed as Firepower, is sure to fulfill on its lofty expectations.
By Jake Emen | Published 11/10/2009
On Saturday night November 14, UFC 105 will be coming to you live on Spike TV from Manchester in the UK. That means that UFC 105 is free to view. Here are the more storylines and fight previews.
By Jake Emen | Published 11/10/2009
Bryan Voltaggio has been one of the standout competitors in season 5 of Top Chef. He is the Executive Chef of Volt Restaurant, located in Frederick, Maryland, which offers a fantastic dining experience.
By Jake Emen | Published 11/9/2009
NHL merchandise is taking center stage with the 2009-2010 season already well underway. The young stars from the Penguins and Blackhawks have emerged as the hottest sellers.
By Jake Emen | Published 11/3/2009
Fatheads have been making a wave for quite some time, and now Fatheads from the NFL and the other leagues are some of the best holiday gifts for sports fans that you can find.
By Jake Emen | Published 11/3/2009
There have been some great and unintentionally hilarious sports moments in history. Here's a list of the top 5 funniest sports moments, with videos included.
By Jake Emen | Published 11/2/2009
Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play is an interactive comedy performance plus drinking game that makes for a laugh filled evening.
By Jake Emen | Published 11/1/2009
Taking a look at the top 5 NFL linebackers that you might not know yet... but need to. These NFL players are stars in the making, and they are the best of the young crop of NFL linebackers.
By Jake Emen | Published 11/1/2009
Taking a look at some of the hottest college jerseys and college football merchandise as the holiday season approaches.
By Jake Emen | Published 10/28/2009
Taking a look at the top 10 MLB position players to build a team around for the 2010 season. Who are the 10 best baseball players to start a franchise with?
By Jake Emen | Published 10/26/2009
After six months as being a full time freelance writer, I've learned a great deal about what it takes and how to make it work. Take a look at these 6 tips for being a full-time freelance writer online.
By Jake Emen | Published 10/22/2009
The Sweet Science by A.J. Liebling is without a doubt the best boxing book of all time. His collection of essays covering the scene in the 1950s are captivating stories of the fights, the fighters and the times.
By Jake Emen | Published 10/22/2009
Intimidation Clothing, LLC, is a new American company producing high quality, affordable MMA t-shirts and MMA apparel. They also plan on expanding into boxing shirts and more merchandise in the future.
By Jake Emen | Published 10/15/2009
One of the huge breakout players in the 2009 NFL season is wide receiver Steve Smith of the New York Giants. He leads the league in receptions, yards and touchdowns after 5 weeks.
By Jake Emen | Published 10/15/2009
The biggest movie theater screen in the U.S. belongs to Bengies Drive-In Movie Theater, outside of Baltimore, Maryland and within driving distance from Virginia and Washington D.C.
By Jake Emen | Published 10/13/2009
The newest book release from author Chuck Palahniuk is "Pygmy". Told from the journal of an undercover operative in the United States posing as a foreign exchange student, Pygmy is an excellent, fun and unique read.
By Jake Emen | Published 10/12/2009
PETA nude ads have been extremely popular over the last several years. Take a peak at the most memorable PETA naked celebrity protests, campaigns and more.
By Jake Emen | Published 10/12/2009
The Chad Dawson vs. Glen Johnson rematch is scheduled for November 7th. It's a rematch of a close, exciting fight, and it features two of the best light heavyweight boxers in the world.
By Jake Emen | Published 10/9/2009
On October 17th, the Showtime Super Six Tournament will get underway with a fight between former champions Jermain Taylor and Arthur Abraham. The two fighters held a conference call to discuss the bout.
By Jake Emen | Published 10/6/2009
Floyd Mayweather dominated Juan Manuel Marquez in their recent showdown. However, was the performance enough considering Mayweather's stature? $600,000 proves that Mayweather is a true welterweight.
By Jake Emen | Published 9/20/2009
The Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto bout is scheduled for November 14, 2009. Who will win the Pacquiao vs. fight? See a full preview and prediction here.
By Jake Emen | Published 9/18/2009
Vitali Klitschko is taking on challenger Chris Arreola on September 26 for his heavyweight title. His third time fighting at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Klitschko says his experience will make the difference.
By Jake Emen | Published 9/15/2009
Chris Arreola is preparing to meet heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko on September 26, 2009 from the Staples Center. His goal: to be the first Mexican heavyweight champion in boxing's long history.
By Jake Emen | Published 9/10/2009
Gilly's Craft Beer & Fine Wine in Rockville, Maryland is a new favorite. Featuring a gourmet deli with huge, tasty sandwiches, weekly free wine tasting events and a large selection of hard-to-find beers by the bottle.
By Jake Emen | Published 9/9/2009
A review of the Greek restaurant Mykonos Grill, which is located in Rockville, Maryland, and is a quick trip from Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia.
By Jake Emen | Published 9/9/2009
Jim Tressel is the successful head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes. He has won a BCS national championship with the team and prior to his time there won four Division I-AA titles as well.
By Jake Emen | Published 9/9/2009
Joe Paterno is the winningest coach in Division I college football history. Entering the 2009 season, he had 383 career wins and 42 years as head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions under his belt.
By Jake Emen | Published 9/9/2009
Revisiting the top 10 pound for pound fighters in boxing. A logjam at the top with Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez all vying for the top spot.
By Jake Emen | Published 9/9/2009
UFC 103 Franklin vs. Belfort is set for September 19, being hosted in Dallas, Texas. Take a look at this full UFC 103 preview and predictions to get you pumped and ready for the event.
By Jake Emen | Published 9/1/2009
Everlast is set to release their new Muhammad Ali Collection, a set of boxing equipment bearing the likeness and feel of Ali in celebration of the company's 100th anniversary and Ali's 50th anniversary since winning his Olympic gold medal.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/26/2009
The boxing kingdom used to have many great white champions. But who have been the best white boxers from the last 25 years?
By Jake Emen | Published 8/26/2009
There is a huge list of all-time great Puerto Rican boxers. But which ones were the top 5 Puerto Rican boxers of the last 20 years, spanning the two decades from the 1990s until the present?
By Jake Emen | Published 8/26/2009
What has made USC coach Pete Carroll so successful? The Trojans have won 6 BCS bowl games in Carroll's time with the team, sporting an 88-15 record and winning two national championships.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/26/2009
Take a look at the top 10 African American boxers since 1990. Who was the best African American boxer from the likes of Roy Jones, Bernard Hopkins, Pernell Whitaker and more?
By Jake Emen | Published 8/26/2009
After getting started with Constant Content and their freelance writing gigs, I've found the service to be an effective way to sell articles at high prices. Learn more about their freelance writing jobs and how the system works here.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/26/2009
The Galaxy Zoo 2 is a unique website that allows you to actually participate in a real, ongoing astronomy study to help understand the universe and classify galaxies.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/26/2009
Mexico has one of the richest boxing histories of any country. Of all their many champions, who were the top 10 best Mexican boxers of the last 20 years?
By Jake Emen | Published 8/25/2009
Jewish boxers have a long history in the professional fight game and dominated the early decades of the 20th century. Here are the top 5 Jewish boxers of all time.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/25/2009
The deaths of Vernon Forrest, Arturo Gatti and Alexis Arguello, combined with fight cancellations and controversy, have made this a summer of mourning for boxing.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/25/2009
I spoke with Robert Guerrero after his title winning efforts, capturing a crown in his second weight division. Guerrero dominated champion Malcolm Klassen and stole the show on a stacked HBO card.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/25/2009
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has officially approved the use of instant replay in boxing and mixed martial arts bouts.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/20/2009
Brett Favre is with the Minnesota Vikings, and guess what? I absolutely hate him. Here are the top 5 reasons why I hate Brett Favre.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/20/2009
The popular eBay Partner Network affiliate program has announced a major overhaul, switching from commission based earnings to Quality Click Pricing, a Pay-Per-Click program similar to Google Adsense.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/20/2009
If you're learning about search engine optimization then surely you are curious about black hat SEO, or the dark side of search engine optimization. What is black hat SEO and what are the consequences?
By Jake Emen | Published 8/16/2009
There are many ways that you can mess up your email campaigns. However, if you take the time to make your email marketing I.M.P.O.R.T.A.N.T., then you will be well on your way to success.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/16/2009
The new guide The Number 1 Way to Make Money Online promises to teach you how to earn thousands of dollars per month through affiliate marketing with niche Web sites. But is the N1WAY guide worth the cost?
By Jake Emen | Published 8/16/2009
The world of online marketing and niche website creation has been buzzing with the new Free Traffic System. But exactly is it, how does it work and is it worth the hype?
By Jake Emen | Published 8/16/2009
The UFC 102 Couture vs. Nogueira fight card features a long list of great, exciting fights. Many big name fighters will be putting it all on the line during the UFC 102 fight card.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/12/2009
There are many interesting fights from UFC 102 Couture vs. Nogueira, and as such here is a full slate of UFC 102 predictions from the fight card.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/12/2009
Rocky Juarez is in training for his rematch against Chris John. He's eager to get another shot at a big name fighter and is ready to win his first world title. The fight will be on the undercard of the Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez bout.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/12/2009
Juan Diaz is in his final preparations for a fight on HBO against Paulie Malignaggi. I spoke with Diaz about his upcoming plans for the sport, his training and more.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/12/2009
Follow these steps to create your own profitable niche Web site. You'll be able to make money online taking advantage of affiliate marketing and utilizing effective SEO, keyword research and link building.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/11/2009
Video marketing is another great way that you can help promote your Web site or online business throughout the Internet. When used appropriately it can be a very powerful tool for your online marketing.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/10/2009
The former pound for pound champion of the world, and one of the best fighters of his generation, Roy Jones Jr. continues his comeback against former titleholder Jeff Lacy.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/8/2009
If you want to improve your SEO and your standing in the search engines, you'll need to become familiar with basic link building strategies. Backlinks are a major key to the success of your online business.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/4/2009
If you learn to master the art of keyword research, you'll be that much closer to running a successful online business or niche Web site, and you'll have a leg up in the race towards effective search engine optimization.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/4/2009
There are many affiliate programs that are available today, but which ones are the best affiliate marketing programs for beginners? Learn how to get started with these great, easy to use affiliate services and tools.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/3/2009
The Timothy Bradley vs. Nate Campbell junior welterweight title fight ended in controversy after a head butt opened up a cut over the left eye of Campbell. Bradley was declared the winner via stoppage.
By Jake Emen | Published 8/2/2009
Dana White may just be the worst man in all of the UFC and mixed martial arts. See my reasons why Dana White is bad for the sport and may be the worst man in MMA.
By Jake Emen | Published 7/22/2009
Niche stores are not a new concept, certainly many of the local businesses right down the street from you are serving a small market niche. But now you can create your own niche websites to earn substantial income working from home.
By Jake Emen | Published 7/17/2009
Robert Guerrero is currently in Big Bear, California, getting ready to face Malcolm Klassen for the IBF super featherweight title. I spoke with him about the fight, his training, sparring with Shane Mosley and more.
By Jake Emen | Published 7/16/2009
UFC 101 features a couple of very intriguing matches, headlined by BJ Penn vs. Kenny Florian for the lightweight championship and Anderson Silva meeting Forrest Griffin at light heavyweight.
By Jake Emen | Published 7/15/2009
With Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal and Tim Duncan all even with 4 NBA championship rings, which NBA star will be the first to win his 5th NBA title?
By Jake Emen | Published 7/15/2009
Article marketing is still one of the most popular ways that website owners promote their sites, their products and their businesses, but what really are the benefits?
By Jake Emen | Published 7/13/2009
A detailed look at Ray's the Steaks, one of the most popular steakhouses in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Affordable prices, great food and big portions are highlights.
By Jake Emen | Published 7/10/2009
I spoke with American heavyweight "Fast" Eddie Chambers, who after a recent victory is now the WBO mandatory challenger for heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko.
By Jake Emen | Published 7/10/2009
311 has released their first album in four years. The Deluxe Edition of Uplifter comes with two bonus tracks and a 90 minute documentary and the band is currently on tour throughout the United States.
By Jake Emen | Published 7/7/2009
With the Kettle Chips Create-a-Chip Kit you can easily create tasty flavor combinations of Kettle Chips. The kit includes plain chips, seasonings and large bags of their most popular chips.
By Jake Emen | Published 7/7/2009
Learn how to use a coffee press to make a great, fresh cup of coffee from your home. A French press is cheap and easy to use and is the perfect solution for an avid coffee drinker.
By Jake Emen | Published 7/7/2009
Currently ranked #11 in the WBC, heavyweight contender Manny Quezada is in preparations for his upcoming bout July 16 against hard hitting slugger Travis Walker. I spoke with him and his training and the fight.
By Jake Emen | Published 7/1/2009
The new double disc CD from Incubus Monuments and Melodies features a collection of 13 previous singles in addition to 13 unreleased songs. Plus, you get a sweet bonus with the purchase of the CD.
By Jake Emen | Published 6/24/2009
There has been a lot of talk around the web about PageRank sculpting. Can you alter the PageRank of your individual web pages as well as the value of your outgoing links?
By Jake Emen | Published 6/24/2009
Wingstop is a rapidly expanding chicken wing establishment, but do their wings live up to Troy Aikman's lofty expectations?
By Jake Emen | Published 6/24/2009
How are the chicken wings at Wing Hub, a new chicken wings joint in the Washington D.C. metro area, located in Bethesda, Maryland?
By Jake Emen | Published 6/24/2009
After winning the 2009 Stanley Cup for the Pittsburgh Penguins, just how many Stanley Cups could be in the future for stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin? The Edmonton Oilers may hold the answer.
By Jake Emen | Published 6/18/2009
The NHL is struggling to reestablish a mainstream presence in the United States. How does it help its cause? How about back to back games in the Stanley Cup Finals and a contract with no upfront rights fees.
By Jake Emen | Published 6/18/2009
Sammy Sosa has tested positive for steroids. The test was conducted in 2003 and Sosa's name was revealed to be among the 104 that tested positive, although the test was supposed to be anonymous.
By Jake Emen | Published 6/16/2009
UFC 100 features a great card of fights, with a heavyweight title match and rematch between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir, a welterweight title bout with George St. Pierre taking on Thiago Alves and more.
By Jake Emen | Published 6/16/2009
The Pittsburgh Penguins win the 2009 Stanley Cup Finals, edging the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 in Game 7. Evgeni Malkin took home the MVP award.
By Jake Emen | Published 6/12/2009
Robert Guerrero, former featherweight champion, is eager to prove his doubters wrong on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights. Read this interview with the champion boxer as he prepares for the fight.
By Jake Emen | Published 6/9/2009
Junior welterweight prospect Danny Garcia took a few minutes of his time to sit down with me once again and tell me about preparations for his next upcoming bout on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights.
By Jake Emen | Published 6/3/2009
With Rafael Nadal out of the French Open field, the path is clear for Roger Federer to win his first title at Roland Garros. He must take advantage and win the French Open.
By Jake Emen | Published 6/3/2009
Conan O'Brien has made his long awaited debut as the new host of The Tonight Show, taking over the spot that Jay Leno held for 17 years. He is the fifth host in the show's history.
By Jake Emen | Published 6/1/2009
The 2009 Stanley Cup Finals will see the first rematch since the 1983 and 1984 Finals. Here, the Pittsburgh Penguins, led by Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, will look for redemption against the defending champion Detroit Red Wings.
By Jake Emen | Published 5/29/2009
Here are the 5 most essential condiments that everyone needs to stock up their fridge with. Whether it's for a bachelor pad or a full family household, you need these items.
By Jake Emen | Published 5/21/2009
Dane Cook is selling out arenas in his Isolated Incident comedy tour. His new comedy special will premier on Comedy Central on May 17.
By Jake Emen | Published 5/13/2009
As of today, who deserves the number one pound for pound spot in boxing? Manny Pacquiao, or the back from retirement Floyd Mayweather?
By Jake Emen | Published 5/7/2009
Have you ever wanted to know how to make hot sauce? The Make Your Own Hot Sauce Kit is a great starter guide to get you going, providing recipes and ingredients to make your own hot sauce.
By Jake Emen | Published 5/5/2009
This George Foreman Grill offers a great deal more than earlier models. The George Foreman 360 Grill enables you to cook up just about anything quickly and hassle free.
By Jake Emen | Published 5/5/2009
The Pro Fit Iron Gym is a pull-up bar you don't need to permanently install and it promises to deliver a full home work out with many different exercises. How does it compare to its promises?
By Jake Emen | Published 5/5/2009
The Olympus WS-210S Digital Voice Recorder is an affordable model that offers good quality and ease of use. Great for interviews, lectures and more.
By Jake Emen | Published 5/5/2009
Former professional boxer Eddie Sanchez has survived being stabbed, being separated from his family by Hurricane Katrina for months and much, much more. Here's his story and his work as a trainer today with Team Impact boxing.
By Jake Emen | Published 4/29/2009
How do the television boxing announcers from HBO, Showtime and ESPN compare?
By Jake Emen | Published 4/28/2009
Chandler Project is a group of open source software applications providing a complete note management and event organization system you can synchronize with other accounts and calendars.
By Jake Emen | Published 4/27/2009
Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton will meet on May 2nd in Las Vegas on HBO Pay-Per-View. Here is a preview and prediction for the Pacquiao Hatton fight.
By Jake Emen | Published 4/22/2009
The NHL playoff beard works magic for hockey players. Where else in our lives can we use a playoff beard to improve our success?
By Jake Emen | Published 4/21/2009
The NHL playoff beard is the grandest of grand traditions. It is an honor to witness the growth of the playoff beard every postseason, and it must be celebrated.
By Jake Emen | Published 4/21/2009
Steroid use in boxing doesn't garner as much attention as it does in the baseball or Olympic realms. But why is this the case, and shouldn't it matter in a sport where men punch each other in the face?
By Jake Emen | Published 4/20/2009
A group of blue clad New York Rangers fans boldly cheer for the visitors in the raucous, all red environment of the Washington Capitals Verizon Center for game 2 of their playoff series.
By Jake Emen | Published 4/19/2009
The Beard-A-Thon is a new promotional effort trying together the NHL ritual playoff beard with charities supported by playoff bound NHL teams.
By Jake Emen | Published 4/18/2009
Which UFC fighter would beat which boxer in a fight? It's as useless as listing all of the pitchers that would strike out Kobe Bryant. Let's stop comparing boxing and the UFC.
By Jake Emen | Published 4/9/2009
The NFL Draft captures our attention like only one other debate can: the Presidential election. But do we need daily mock drafts and draft report cards the next week?
By Jake Emen | Published 4/9/2009
Google's April Fools Day pranks never disappoint! This year we get Gmail Autopilot, Google Chrome 3D and more, all powered by the artificial intelligence CADIE!
By Jake Emen | Published 4/1/2009
The NHL isn't beyond hope. With the right mix of promotional strategy and slight logistical changes, the league can regain a spot in American sports culture.
By Jake Emen | Published 3/31/2009
Floyd Mayweather is preparing to return from his hiatus from the world of boxing and step into the ring again. What does it mean for the sport?
By Jake Emen | Published 3/31/2009
The Assaggi Restaurant Mozzarella Bar is a classic Italian restaurant with a twist: amazing, fresh cheese platters including six different kinds of mozzarella. Who knew?
By Jake Emen | Published 3/26/2009
The Rocklands BBQ restaurant chain in the D.C. metro area has wonderfully affordable, delightfully delicious takeout BBQ food.
By Jake Emen | Published 3/26/2009
Boxing phrases have escaped the realm of the ring and have entered mainstream society being used in everyday language even when people don't realize it.
By Jake Emen | Published 3/25/2009
Conan O'Brien is taking over for Jay Leno as host of Tonight Show. When does he debut and what will Jay Leno do after?
By Jake Emen | Published 3/25/2009
Undefeated junior welterweight boxer Danny "Swift" Garcia took a few minutes after a recent training session to talk to me about his plans for the rest of the year, his boxing idols and more.
By Jake Emen | Published 3/21/2009
The number one seeds for the NCAA Tournament have been announced. How many number 1 seeds did the Big East Conference receive? Who is the overall number one seed? Which number one seeds may play each other?
By Jake Emen | Published 3/15/2009
Syracuse was able to finally put down UConn in the sixth overtime of their epic Big East Tournament game. It was the longest game played by either team in their history.
By Jake Emen | Published 3/12/2009
The band 311 celebrates 311 Day every March 11.
By Jake Emen | Published 3/11/2009
Max Kellerman, current HBO Boxing announcer, is leaving his post on ESPN Radio.
By Jake Emen | Published 3/10/2009
American heavyweight boxer "Fast" Eddie Chambers is in preparation for his upcoming bout against former champion Sam Peter.
By Jake Emen | Published 3/9/2009
Taking a look at the pound for pound best boxers in the world. Manny Pacquiao, Shane Mosley, Juan Manuel Marquez, Bernard Hopkins and more.
By Jake Emen | Published 3/8/2009
Find printable NCAA tournament brackets and online bracket challenges for the NCAA tournament. March Madness is here, dig in.
By Jake Emen | Published 3/6/2009
Who would win a fight between heavyweight champions Mike Tyson and Joe Frazier?
By Jake Emen | Published 3/6/2009
A chat with former cruiserweight world champion Steve Cunningham. He narrowly lost a decision in a great contest against Tomasz Adamek, and wants a chance at a rematch.
By Jake Emen | Published 3/5/2009
Juan Manuel Marquez knocked out former lightweight champion Juan Diaz in a fight of the year candidate. Marquez then called out Floyd Mayweather.
By Jake Emen | Published 3/1/2009
2 Amys Pizza has the best pizza in Washington D.C. Thin crust, brick oven pizza that's authentic Italian.
By Jake Emen | Published 2/26/2009
A whale watching trip in Cabo San Lucas Mexico is an extraordinary opportunity to take in beautiful, humongous and graceful humpback whales and gray whales.
By Jake Emen | Published 2/25/2009
You can now purchase a genetic test to determine which sports your child will be best suited to based on the ACTN3 gene.
By Jake Emen | Published 2/24/2009
I spoke with former IBF featherweight champion Robert Guerrero about his upcoming bout on HBO, his future plans, his wife's health and how it feels to be fighting at 130 lbs.
By Jake Emen | Published 2/22/2009
Many trainers prohibit their fighters from lifting weights. But can boxers successfully weightlift and still train for boxing? What are the effects of weight training for boxers?
By Jake Emen | Published 2/19/2009
Who would win in a shootout between welterweight champions Felix Trinidad and Tommy Hearns?
By Jake Emen | Published 2/19/2009
What is Google PageRank and how does it work? How can you use Google PR for your website, and what determines your website's Page Rank?
By Jake Emen | Published 2/19/2009
Evergreen content will help you increase page views over an extended period of time. Learn about writing evergreen articles.
By Jake Emen | Published 2/16/2009
The Darryl Strawberry sex in the clubhouse admission is far bigger news than the Alex Rodriguez steroid scandal.
By Jake Emen | Published 2/13/2009
Learn how to brew your own beer from home using the Mr. Beer home brewing kit, which comes with everything you need to make your own beer.
By Jake Emen | Published 2/12/2009
The Rangers retired the jersey of Adam Graves. One time goal scoring record holder for the club, and leader of the 1994 Stanley Cup Championship team.
By Jake Emen | Published 2/3/2009
As soon as the Super Bowl ended, before the Pittsburgh Steelers could even really begin their celebration after escaping with the win over the Arizona Cardinals, already the talk began that this was the best Super Bowl of all time.
By Jake Emen | Published 2/2/2009
Prediction for the 115 pound title fight showdown between hard hitting Vic Darchinyan and exciting Jorge Arce.
By Jake Emen | Published 2/1/2009
Antonio Margarito has been suspended from boxing, as has his chief corner man, after the illegal hand wrapping controversy stemming from his fight with Shane Mosley.
By Jake Emen | Published 1/28/2009
The best young boxers in all weight classes, including power punching threats Juan Manuel Lopez, Yuriorkis Gamboa and Victor Ortiz and American Olympic medalists Andre Ward and Andre Dirrell.
By Jake Emen | Published 1/27/2009
I am hooked on Top Chef and I play the Fantasy Top Chef game. How did this happen to a die hard sports fan?
By Jake Emen | Published 1/19/2009
Yuriorkis Gamboa is a former Cuban Olympic Boxer who defected from his country to pursue his professional boxing career. Many are touting him as the best prospect in any weight class.
By Jake Emen | Published 1/15/2009
Floyd Mayweather has been in comfortable retirement since his wins over Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao. But many speculate he will come back to boxing to face Manny Pacquiao.
By Jake Emen | Published 1/7/2009
Oscar De La Hoya is going to retire from boxing. Whether the retirement comes now or in a year, it's coming. So how can boxing stay competitive with the UFC?
By Jake Emen | Published 1/7/2009
Preview and prediction for the Andre Berto and Luis Collazo welterweight championship match set for HBO.
By Jake Emen | Published 1/6/2009
BGR makes some of the best burgers in Washington D.C., and some of the best fries in the D.C. area as well!
By Jake Emen | Published 12/18/2008
Manny Pacquiao trounced Oscar De La Hoya, Joe Calzaghe bested Roy Jones Jr, and Bernard Hopkins turned back the clock once more against Kelly Pavlik, so how does the pound for pound best boxers list look?
By Jake Emen | Published 12/16/2008
How to be the best sports fan you can be in 2009, a lofty New Year's Resolution indeed.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/10/2008
The Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao fight was highly hyped despite much criticism within the boxing community. However, Pacquiao shut the mouths of all detractors as he felled the much larger man via 8th round TKO.
By Jake Emen | Published 12/6/2008
The series finale of The Shield finally aired, here's a recap of what happened in the show to Vic Mackey, Shane and the rest of the Strike Team. Did The Shield series finale live up to expectations?
By Jake Emen | Published 11/26/2008
Hustler is producing a porn spoof entitled "Nailin' Paylin", involving VP candidate Sarah Palin and definitely not starring Tina Fey. Is this too far or is this acceptable?
By Jake Emen | Published 10/14/2008
Chad Dawson trounced Antonio Tarver, so now who wins between undefeated middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik and one of the best middleweights of all time, Bernard Hopkins?
By Jake Emen | Published 10/13/2008
Boxing continues its action filled fall, with a match of light heavyweight champions. Chad Dawson battles Antonio Tarver with future opponents for the winner including possibly Bernard Hopkins, Roy Jones, Joe Calzaghe and Kelly Pavlik.
By Jake Emen | Published 10/7/2008
How can Oscar De La Hoya rake in $150 million in one night of boxing while the American Economy is tanking? The secrets lie in the balance of boxing economics.
By Jake Emen | Published 9/24/2008
The NFL salary cap seems easy enough to understand, however it's full of complex rules and loopholes like the franchise tags, prorated signing bonuses which count as guaranteed money and more. Here's your basic NFL salary cap guide.
By Jake Emen | Published 9/17/2008
The Olympus Stylus 850 SW digital camera promises to be waterproof and shockproof, but does it hold up to its claims? What about the picture quality and other features?
By Jake Emen | Published 9/12/2008
Strike Bethesda, in the Washington, D.C. metro area, is more than just a bowling alley; it's a sports bar, night club and party all in one.
By Jake Emen | Published 9/12/2008
A list of the current top 10 pound for pound boxers on the planet. Regardless of weight class, who is the guy that is considered as the best fighter on the planet?
By Jake Emen | Published 9/11/2008
It's never too late to learn - or brush up on - some NFL terminology. Even the best of fans don't know what every offensive play or offensive strategy in NFL football is. And if you're new to the game, impress your friends or family by knowing more than they do.
By Jake Emen | Published 9/11/2008
Shea Stadium will be replaced after this season as the New York Mets prepare to move into the shiny, new Citi Field, located right beside it. I made a final pilgrimage to Shea and share some memories.
By Jake Emen | Published 9/10/2008
Jazz in the Garden in Washington, D.C. is a great weekend activity and a chance to catch some free music and take in all the beautiful sights of the District. Located at the Sculpture Garden, Jazz in the Garden is a free, outdoor concert series.
By Jake Emen | Published 9/10/2008
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