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Half way through the major league season, this article discusses candidates for the AL and NL Midseason rookies of the year, complete with commentary and statistics for each of the players.

Without fail for the last 37 years--network TV's mid-season replacement shows have produced many classic sitcoms and dramas while fall shows mostly fail. You can't help but wonder if there's a deliberate marketing method to that madness by network execs...

As we approach the annual NBA all-star weekend, here are my annual western conference midseason observations. So let's get started.

With the annual NBA All-Star game upon us, it is once again time for my annual midseason review of each team.

Well, it's the mid-point of another NBA season, which means it's time for my annual midseason awards column.

The 2006 NFL season, like most every other season, has had its share of surprises - and its share of certainties. Having said that, here are my NFL midseason awards.

A look at the biggest stories- both positive and embarassing- from the first half of the NBA season.

A look at how the division races in baseball might play out

If you were alive and watched TV between 1989 and 1997, you have probably seen or at least heard of American Gladiators. For those of you that do not remember, on this show amateur athletes get the chance to compete against the show's regular gladiators.

"Raines", Jeff Goldblum's latest television project on NBC, is better than expected.

As the NHL reaches midseason, here are the biggest stories to come out of the league from the first half of the season- from outdoor games to lengthy suspensions.

As the NHL reaches midseason, one of it's most improved teams, the Philadelphia Flyers, have a lot to feel good and bad about at the break.

A look at the Tarheels as they head into conference play.

A rundown of current television shows that may get the ax. As shows go dark or run out of episodes, without available writers to prop them up midseason, many television shows may go boom.

With all due respect, to the wonderful coaching career of Bob Knight, I can't give him a pass on the fact that he left the team in midseason.

My picks for midseason awards

This is about how well the network did this past May and a look at this current fall season schedule, along with the midseason up ahead in January.

It's the halfway point of the season. How is your favorite team and player faring?

The Celtics. The Hornets. Shaq and Kobe. The NBA is back.

The American League West has taken a few changes. Read this article to see whats going on in the American League West.

This article is about utilizing small challenges and long term goals as a focus for staying motivated in the middle of an athletic season. I use personal experiences as a competitive runner to illustrate my points.

The New York Giants headed into the bye week with a 6-2 record, shocking many NFL experts.

There were a lot of good tv shows in 2006, both last season's midseason replacements and this season's new shows. However, there were also a lot of really bad shows. Here are several.

The fantasy football season is headed into the weeks where championships are won and lost. Is your first round pick helping lead your charge to a title? Or have you been scrambling all year because your alpha dog let you down?

Midseason this year NBC will premiere their new Reality TV show called Baby Borrowers. The show is a social experiment, which will test the parenting skills of teenage couples.

For those of us waiting on our favorite television shows to start their new season or to restart midseason, figuring out the start dates, new days and new times can be very confusing. Find out when your favorite television show starts.

With all the Save Jericho campaigns, including the Nuts for Jericho campaign, it appears CBS may be bringing their cult television show back for a midseason run.

I love television so much, and NBC has by far the best programming of the season. Everything they are showing on Monday and Thursdays appeals to me, while they leave Tuesday open for my viewing pleasure, and its Wednesdays also look amazing.

In about a month from now, we are going to be graced with countless new television shows. Some will suck and succeed (virtually every reality show, and most of the CW networks programming.

Every year, we are force-fed dozens of new television shows on each major network which said network hopes will garner the attention of those with the Nielsen box. A preview is in order

A guide to ABC's 2007-2008 Fall Comedy Line Up

Depending on your roster size and the number of teams in your league, here are a few names you may want to consider that are probably still available in your league's free agent pool.

A brief rundown on the new and returning shows I like and dislike and trends in television.

What happened to this hot rookie, and what can be expected in 2008?

From the Super Bowl Champions to the team with the worst records, and everyone in-between, it's time to separate the contenders from everyone else. Where does your favorite team stand?

While the debate rages around the Geico cavemen being turned into a TV show, it's easy to lose sight that this is not a new phenomenon.

Get ready for some new shows on the Fox channel this season.

Three-time All-Star pitcher Luis Tiant led the A.L. in E.R.A. in 1968 but was washed up by injuries by 1081. He battled back from adversity and became the stopper of the perennial pennant contenders the Boston Red Sox from 1972 through 1978.

A look at the upcoming fall season of the CW Network, offering some hope that the struggling netlet learned from its past mistakes.

In what was a very unexpected announcement today, CBS put out a release letting fans know that they were heard and a listened to, "Jericho" will return next season according to CNN.

Are TV execs trying to be environmentally-friendly or what? Here is a look at the different types of recycling going on with the boob tube.

certainly, but will it be enough amidst a formidable SEC league schedule?

A look at the cast of the ABC hit medical drama, Grey's anatomy.

Pacers look for newer players to redeem themselves in 2007 - 2008.

This second part of my article explains in details how pilots for new shows are created from print to the small screen. The second half is devoted on how the ratings worked during the shows that passed or failed the grade this past TV season.

The fans spoke and the network listened. Now, CBS is trying to show what all the fuss was about the show, 'Jericho'.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have an interesting mix of receivers that are all comparable in talent, size, and productivity. This is an interesting dilemma as they do not really have an identity yet.

For all of you TV fanatics out there you probably know what Sweeps is but I can't tell you how many times people look at me like I have a second head when I mention the word in reference to anything other than floors.

Which National League rookie is running away with the rookie of the year award?

With half of the season played, it's time to look at who has been playing the best baseball so far. MVP and Cy Young winners, as well as a World Series pick for each league.

From the Super Bowl Champions to the team with the worst records, and everyone in-between, it's time to separate the contenders from everyone else. Where does your favorite team stand?

Now that we know who survived the tornado (Lynette's family) and who didn't (Victor, Sylvia and Ida), what's next for the residents of Wisteria Lane?

Here is a look at some home run milestones within reach in 2008.

An in-depth look at the situations the five teams in the Southeast division will be in come this summer in the NBA. Includes salary statistics, free agent information, and analysis.

A comprehensive look at the starting pitcher position, and some sleepers to consider drafting for your fantasy team.

Fantasy news and insights surrounding the 2008 San Francisco Giants. Includes projected starters, fantasy gems, duds, and sleepers.

The television show What about Brian premiered on Sunday April 16, 2006. Brian is a super guy, but as his friends pair off and get married, he has stayed single. Is it because the dating scene is so complicated these days, or because his standards are too high?

A comprehensive look at the Yankees starting rotation for 2008, and analysis on each of the five starters.

I knew that a Lost mimic was inevitable, but this is this a pleasant surprise. With NBC's upcoming Robinson Crusoe, we could see a return to true thoughtful TV again-if those ideas aren't still floating in bottles out in the Pacific.

This article provides a descriptive preview of the 2008 season for the Buffalo Bills including predictions, and analysis on key additions/losses

The fifth Cylon has not yet been revealed as promised. Therefore, I will give you my opinion and the clues given to lead me to this conclusion.

Players Who Can Help Your Fantasy Team In June

With the Celtics knocking off the Pistons, they are set to meet their past rival Lakers in the 2008 NBA Finals

The American League Central has been very competitive over the past four years. Who will be the winner this year?

Entering 2007, the Colts were one of the favorites to go to Superbowl XLII. And they were well on their way. They got the first-round bye, and were to host the San Diego Charges in the divisional round of the playoffs. However, the Colts defense completely collapsed.

The state of the New York Yankees 2008 starting roster is in flux. Here is what the Yankees must do to achieve success.

Here is your guide to watching the best nationally televised NBA games this season.

Every season top NBA draft picks get all the attention when the season starts, yet it is often rookies drafted later on in the draft, or not drafted at all, who make a significant impact come playoff time.

This report analyzes teams' progress this year compared to what the professional sports writers predicted in pre-season

The College football Bowl Championship Series released their bowl matchups for this year's season. How will each team fair? Which bowls are worth watching?

This year's holiday bowl lineup cements the need for a playoff system in Division 1, since most games are going to be barnburners while just a few look boring

Entering the 2008 NFL Off-season, the Colts definitely should be optimistic.

The Super Bowl is usually dominated by big name stars; but sometimes it is the no name guys who make the biggest impact.

The Pats, Colts, Cowboys, and Packers have dominated the NFL this year. Will that stay the same this weekend?

Happenings in the sports world over the past week with commentary.

The T-Wolves are young and athletic.

When last we saw the St. Louis Cardinals were raising their hands in triumph, winning their first World Series in 24 years. But the Cards will be hard pressed to win their division this year let alone repeat as Series champs.

Biography of actor Milo Ventimiglia, star of the upcoming new series "Heroes" on NBC. Ventimiglia previously appeared on Gilmore Girls, American Dreams, and Boston Public.

Television comedies are neither as good nor as common on TV schedules as they used to be. A lot of big shows have left and few have replaced them. The comedy genre no longer stays confined to the usual 30-minute format.

The 2005 season didn't go as planned for the New England Patriots. This finished the season with a 10-6 record, barely edging the Miami Dolphins for the AFC East division title.

For most of the season, Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz probably was the favorite to win the AL Most Valuable Player award. But with the Red Sox falling out of the race, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter may now be the front runner.

Under Mike Martz the Rams the "Greatest Show On Turf." Now under new Head Coach Scott Linehan, the Rams look to regain their glory with a renewed focus on running the ball. Will they be successful or will they fall further from grace?

In the good old days of the AFC West, it was old-fashioned 38-35 shootouts, gunslingers like Dan Fouts and John Elway, fans wearing ridiculous oversized orange cowboy hats and wideouts with names like Winslow and Smith. Man, have times changed.

The Seahawks will regain their perch as tops in the NFC West with St. Louis edging out Arizona for the Wild Card spot. The 49ers? They're rebuilding.

Gone are the days of Reggie Miller and the good citizen Pacers. This new incarnation is rough and doesn't have the best image in the media. Can they put that to the side and remain contenders in the East?

The Red Sox' lead over the Yankees has shrunk drastically and the Padres are clinging to a 1-game lead in the NL Wild Card race. Collapsing in late September stings. Here is a list of the top ten regular season collapses in baseball history.

In the beast they call the NFC East, its belly seems to be able to handle all the hitting Lavar Arrington plans to deal to his former Washington Redskins and the jawing Terrell Owens will do in Philly.

When the Carolina Panthers meet the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome in week three of the 2006 season, all you will ever need to know about adrenaline and its effect on you as a human will be put on the line, with everyone watching.

Rainn Wilson plays uber-dork and power-tripper Dwight Schrute on THE OFFICE. The role is bringing this veteran actor new fame.

Perhaps the only thing hotter than the weather in the dog days of August is baseball's wild card race in the wide open National League. A look at the teams in the hunt for October.

The two-hour season finale of 24 could very well earn Jean Smart, who played the heavily medicated First Lady, an Emmy.

As NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue prepares to step down, several insiders consider Arena Football League commissioner C. David Baker as a likely successor. But Baker insists his loyalties remain with the ever-growing AFL.

Football mini camps are underway. Here is what to look for from your favorite teams and which games to highlight on your calendar.

This is about the upcoming baseball season and how Barry Bonds' chase of the home run record will impact the game this year.

After the Yankee dynasty crumbled and before the "Impossible Dream", the 1966 Baltimore Orioles had one of the most incredible seasons ever. Yet this team is overlooked by baseball fans. Read on and see what they missed.

The underrated TV show "Just Shoot Me" has both Season 1 and 2 in one DVD set. What makes it worth buying?

What did the Giants do in the off-season? They went and brought in some key players to fill the obvious holes on defense. The offensive unit will remain pretty much intact from last season, building more of chemistry between each other.

The reason for the Detroit Tigers' pitching success is due to the acquisition of dependable veterans and the emergence of some sensational rookies.

Fox is considered by some to be the 'youth' network. They've got shows that appeal to the younger demographics, but shows that also seem to capture other demographics. Can they continue to stay in the race this season with their new efforts?

A preview of the 2006 NFL season for the Oakland Raiders.