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Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, has died at the age of 50. Jackson's death finally brings peace to the singer.
Plaxico Burress saw his court case pushed back to September. He may now be able to play in the NFL in 2009.
I, for one, welcome the return of Michael Vick to the NFL. One thing for certain is that Vick won't be playing for the Giants in 2009.
CBS Sports writer Mike Freeman suggests that the Orlando Magic will defeat the LA Lakers because the Magic resemble the Super Bowl XLII New York Giants team. He's right.
Jon and Kate Gosselin have been all over the news this past month. TLC and the show Jon and Kate Plus 8 couldn't be doing better because of it.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell talked about the possibility of a longer NFL regular season on Tuesday.
How do NFL teams build team chemistry? The New York Giants play paintball.
The New York Giants have yet to acquire a Braylon Edwards or Anquan Boldin. The team still has plenty of young talent at wide receiver.
The New York Giants will have to replace the departed Derrick Ward in the backfield. Will the Giants choose Danny Ware or Andre Brown?
Saturday, May 9, the Jim Dowd Shoot for the Stars Foundation hosts the first Hockey Night in Hoboken. The event takes place at Willie McBride's.
The New York Giants had yet another stellar NFL Draft this past weekend. Here's a brief look at some of their picks.
The New York Giants look to make another run to the Super Bowl in 2009. Here is the upcoming regular season schedule for the Giants.
Reports that Braylon Edwards was to be traded to the New York Giants before Easter are apparently untrue.
Recap of my live blog of the North Carolina vs. Michigan State title game. The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Michigan State 89-72 to win the national championship.
Every expert is going to pick North Carolina to defeat Michigan State on Monday night. Instead of putting together a preview, I'm going to quickly discuss how MSU can beat UNC.
The Plaxico Burress case was adjourned Tuesday morning until June 15. Attorneys for Burress hope to reach a plea agreement before then.
The NFL may move to a longer regular season in a few years. The New York Giants do not approve.
Both Yankees and Mets fans come together to watch Opening Day throughout Hoboken. Here are the top places to spend Opening Day in Hoboken.
Looking for MLB ringtones? This article contains links to three different websites that offer baseball ringtones.
Join AC on Thursday and Friday for a live blog during the first round of the NCAA tournament. Source Zac Wassink will be blogging about the Big Dance from noon to midnight.
The Butler Bulldogs will play in the 2009 NCAA tournament despite losing in the Horizon League tournament championship game.
The North Dakota State Bison, champions of the Summit League, are making their first appearance in the NCAA tournament.
The Cleveland State Vikings shocked the nation by defeating Butler in the Horizon League tournament championship game. That victory earned the Vikings a birth in the 2009 NCAA tournament.
Gonzaga earned their 11th straight NCAA tournament bid by cruising to the WCC tournament championship. Can the 26-5 Bulldogs make a run to the Final Four?
The Siena Saints won the regular season and tournament titles in the MAAC this season. Siena could make an impact in the tournament for the second straight season.
Virginia Commonwealth enters the NCAA tournament as the CAA regular season and conference tournament champs. Watch out for the Rams and guard Eric Maynor.
In 2008, Western Kentucky made a run to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament. The champs of the Sun Belt conference will look to do so again this year.
Chattanooga became the first Cinderella team of the 2009 NCAA tournament by winning the Southern Conference tournament.
Northern Iowa split the regular season MVC title with Creighton. They enter the NCAA tournament as the conference tournament champs.
Morehead State earned a big to the 2009 NCAA tournament by winning the Ohio Valley Conference tournament championship. That will most likely be the team's final victory of the season.
The Atlantic Sun tournament champs, East Tennessee State enters the 2009 NCAA tournament with an overall record of 23-10.
The Radford Highlanders, the 2009 Big South regular season and conference champs, enter the NCAA tournament with an overall record of 21-11.
Cornell earned a trip to the 2009 NCAA tournament by winning the Ivy League championship. Cornell finished with a 21-9 overall record.
Several rumors suggest that the Giants are willing to trade Mathias Kiwanuka for a wide receiver.
Free agent running back signed with Tampa Bay late Monday night.
A look back at moves made by the New York Giants during the previous weekend. Also, a short Houshmandzadeh update. Finally, Braylon Edwards to the Giants?
In my second Giants NFL draft preview, I look at Michael Johnson, defensive end out of Georgia Tech
Brandon Jacobs signed a four year contract extension with the New York Giants on Wednesday. The deal is reportedly worth $25 million.
Marvin Harrison was officially released from the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday. While tempting, the New York Giants should not make an offer for the future Hall of Fame receiver.
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward may be on his way out of New York. Will he be running for the Cleveland Browns in 2009?
Your Giants fan may not be as happy as he was last February. Nevertheless, here are some gift ideas you may want to consider this Valentine's Day.
There was plenty of good and bad for the New York Giants in 2008. I hand out some awards in this piece.
Roger Goodell wouldn't go into depth regarding Plaxico Burress in his press conference before the Super Bowl. Goodell must make a definitive statement on the issue before free agency begins.
Amani Toomer told reporters on Wednesday that he was done with the New York Giants. He took those comments back Wednesday night, however...well, sort of.
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. My final installment of Zac's Backs for the 2008 NFL season. If you've ever read my picks before, you know who I'm taking.
ESPN analyst Mel Kiper has the New York Giants taking James Laurinaitis with the 29 pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. New York could only be so lucky.
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward is set to be a free agent. He may be better off returning to New York, though.
All things considered, the New York Giants simply cannot bring Plaxico Burress back for the 2009 NFL season.
Reports suggest the Dallas Cowboys may release wide receiver Terrell Owens. If this happens, the New York Giants should consider signing T.O.
With the Giants now out, there's little reason for me to watch football. Eh, I'll predict the AFC and NFC Conference Championship games, anyway.
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New York Giants 23-11 on Sunday. The loss ends the season for the Giants.
It's Eagles at Giants and it's the NFL Playoffs. Doesn't get much better than this, readers.
The New York Giants host the Philadelphia Eagles in a playoff match-up between two hated rivals. I can't wait.
Nobody has a great week every week. I look to redeem myself after a weak Wild Card weekend with my NFL Divisional Playoffs picks.
Steve Spagnuolo, current defensive coordinator of the New York Giants, could be offered a head coaching position by one of several teams by the end of the postseason. Should the Giants be one of those teams?
Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo may very well be a NFL head coach in 2009. Here is a short look at where he could go.
Let the NFL Playoffs begin! Here are my picks for Wild Card Weekend of the NFL.
The Carolina Panthers travel to New Jersey to face off against the New York Giants in a Sunday night showdown.
The Giants host the Panthers in a pivotal Sunday night showdown. Here is part I of my game preview.
Another 10 win week for yours truly puts me in the holiday spirit. The play of the Browns and Giants, however, does not. Here are my picks for week 16 of the NFL.
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 20-8 on Sunday night.
Both the Giants and Cowboys will be looking to bounce back with a win this Sunday night. Can Big Blue crush the Cowboys' hopes for a playoff run?
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...and the NFL Playoffs. Here are my picks for week 15 of the NFL.
The New York Giants were downed by the Philadelphia Eagles 20-14 on Sunday. Despite the loss, the Giants still clinched the NFC East title due to the Steelers defeating the Cowboys.
The New York Giants host the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday with a chance to clinch the NFC East. Can they get the job done?
Controversy aside, it's still Eagles at Giants. Here are some players to watch this Sunday.
Can the Giants keep their streak alive? Who will win the Dallas-Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay-Carolina contests? Read my week 14 NFL picks to find out.
Can Zac repeat his 14-2 week 12 performance? Probably not, but here are his picks for week 13 of the NFL.
I receive plenty of comments from my faithful readers. Here is the first installment of my reader mailbag.
The New York Giants defeated the Arizona Cardinals 37-29 on Sunday.
Can Kurt Warner lead Arizona past the Super Bowl champs? Can Big Blue get to 10-1? Read on, my friends.
The New York Giants have given their fans plenty to be thankful for in 2008. Here's just a small list of why I'm thankful for Big Blue.
Zac went 10-5-1 in his week 11 picks. He's also noticed that the Browns win every week he picks against them. Read on to see how these picks will change the NFL this week.
It will be a defensive struggle as the Ravens head to the Meadowlands to face the Giants.
Zac went 12-2 in his week 10 NFL picks. Can he repeat that success in week 11 of the NFL?
The New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 36-31 on Sunday night. WOOOOOO.
Giants at Eagles. A classic NFC East showdown.
This is my Election Day edition of my NFL Picks. At least I'm not picking the Browns. Ever. Again.
Cowboys. Giants. Regardless of what you may think, this is going to be a fight. Go Giants.
Zac went 10-4 in his week 8 NFL picks. Can he finally win more than 10 games in week 9?
The New York Giants play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh in week 8 of the NFL season. Will the champs win on the road?
Zac went 9-5 in his week 7 NFL picks. Can he get back into double digits in week 8?
The New York Giants stayed in first place in the NFC East with an ugly 29-17 win against the San Francisco 49ers
The New York Giants host the San Francisco 49ers this week. Expect Big Blue to win at home.
The Giants look to get back on the winning track against the 49ers. Here are some impact players.
Zac went 8-6 last week and his Browns finally looked good...but it was against his Giants. Can he win ten games (or more) in week 7?
My two favorite teams faced off on Monday night and even I was shocked by the result. The Browns crushed the defending Super Bowl champs 35-14.
The New York Giants face off against the Cleveland Browns this Monday night. Who will win the battle of my two favorite teams?
The Giants travel to Cleveland for a Monday night game on week 6. Here are some potential impact players.
Zac won 10 games (again) last week. The Browns play the Giants this week. This could get ugly.
The New York Giants came off the bye week in a big way, crushing Seattle at home.
Even though he's sick, Zac is back with his weekly NFL picks. Of course he's going with the Giants this week. Who else did he pick?
Zac won ten games last week. Again. In this installment of free NFL picks, he finally gets fed up with the Browns. It's about time.
Zac won 10 again last week. Is he dumb enough to pick the hopeless Browns yet again? Have the Mets caused him to officially lose it? Only one way to find out. Read on.
Zac went 10-6 in his first week of NFL predictions. My week 2 picks are slightly less crazy. Not as crazy as Vince Young, at least.
Zac's Backs returns for another exciting NFL season. I made some interesting picks here in week 1. See if you agree or disagree.
The New York Giants lost more than a football game on Saturday night. They lost All-Pro Oso Umenyiora to a knee injury.
As Jets fans chant "Super Bowl or Bust" with the acquisition of Brett Favre, it is the Giants who benefit from Favre playing for Gang Green.
The Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3 are the Big Three when it comes to video games. They're not your only option, though. The original Xbox and PS2 have more than enough life left in them.
DIRECTV does a good job of making fans believe that NFL Sunday Ticket is the best way to watch all of the NFL action possible. While convenient, it may actually not be the best deal for you personally.
Free ringtones can be impossible to find, especially for a Verizon Wireless customer. Thanks to Myxer, though, you can now make your own at no charge.
Fans in the stands have certain rights. However, there are certain things they should never do; ever. Here are a few of those things.
I was hoping to not spend over $600 on my new HDTV. Here is how I picked up a 42 inch Plasma HDTV for under $500.
The Stanley Cup playoffs are the best in all of professional sports. Here is a short piece stating why that statement is a fact.
You don't have to head into Manhattan in order to enjoy the NBA Playoffs. Here are the best sports bars to watch the NBA Playoffs in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Can't get your hands on Mets tickets? Here are five ways to make you get to see the Mets live and in person.
Four number one's made the 2008 Final Four. Which one will win it all? I stick with my bracket in this one.
When I wrote an article about not being Catholic, I couldn't have imagined that I would be confirmed a month later. Here is the story on how that happened.
The NCAA Tournament is down to 16 teams. Here are my Sweet 16 picks.
Clemson enters the NCAA Tournament with an overall record of 24-9. Can they put together a decent winning streak in the Big Dance?
The Connecticut Huskies have all of the tools necessary to advance to the Final Four. The Huskies will have to get through some good teams in order to do so.
The Georgetown Hoyas went 27-5 overall this season. Can Roy Hibbert take the Hoyas to the Final Four?
Texas went 28-6 overall this season and made it to the finals of the Big 12 tournament. I still worry that the Longhorns can't get out of the Sweet 16 in the 2008 NCAA Tournament.
Wisconsin, the Big Ten champs, enter the NCAA Tournament with an overall record of 29-4. I still don't like the Badgers to get further than the Sweet 16.
The Kansas Jayhawks won the Big 12 Tournament and earned a No.1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They may just win the whole thing.
North Carolina was the preseason No.1 team and they're the overall No.1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels have the goods to win the whole thing in 2008.
The Pittsburgh Panthers won four games in four days to win the Big East tournament championship. Will they run out of gas?
Stanford finished behind UCLA in both the regular season and conference tournament. Can the Cardinal prove this doubter wrong in the NCAA Tournament?
At 18-13, Oregon had to wait until Selection Sunday to learn their fate. They now know that they will play Mississippi State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Mississippi State enters the NCAA Tournament as one of the teams defeated by Georgia during the SEC tournament. How will they respond?
Kent State won both the MAC regular season title as well as the conference tournament. The Golden Flashes should be able to win a game in this year's tournament.
It's time for Experts and Clowns to give you our opinions of the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
Texas A&M finished 24-10 overall in the regular season. They also went 8-8 in Big 12 play. For that reason, I don't expect the Aggies to make it very far in the tournament.
BYU won the Mountain West Conference in the regular season and finished with a 27-7 overall record. Still, I can't see the Cougars playing past the first weekend in this tournament.
UNLV enters the NCAA Tournament at 26-7 and as MWC champs. Can they win a few games in the tournament?
Tennessee enters the NCAA Tournament at 29-4. However, they have been very shaky as of late. Which Tennessee team will show up once the Tourney begins?
The UCLA Bruins, winners of the Pac-10, enter the NCAA Tournament with a 31-3 record. This is a team that could go the distance.
Temple enters the NCAA Tournament as the A-10 champs. Can they put together a few more wins in March?
The Duke Blue Devils are a top ten team with a record of 27-5. I don't believe that this is the year for the Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament, though.
Xavier went 27-6 during the season but lost in the semi-finals of the A-10 tournament. How far can Xavier go in the NCAA Tournament?
24-8 UMBC is playing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. Can the America East champs win a few games in the tournament?
The Memphis Tigers enter the NCAA Tournament at 33-1. Are they currently the best team in all of college basketball?
American University, members of Division I since 1967, are playing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time. As good a story as American is, their run will end early.
The Portland State Vikings are playing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. Can they make their trip to the Big Dance a memorable one?
The 18-14 Mount Saint Mary's Mountaineers earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament by winning the NEC tournament. Don't expect much from this team in the Big Dance.
The most impressive of the small conference schools, 29-3 Butler has aspirations of a national championship.
Western Kentucky enters the NCAA Tournament as champions of the Sun Belt conference tournament. This 27-6 team could win a few games in the Big Dance.
Oral Roberts makes their way to the NCAA Tournament as the ultimate enigma. Can they put together a winning streak in the tournament?
The Davidson Wildcats have won 22-straight games entering the NCAA Tournament. Expect them to extend that streak.
San Diego surprised everybody by winning the WCC tournament. Can the Toreros be this year's Cinderella team?
George Mason is back in the NCAA Tournament. Don't expect the Patriots to have a repeat of their magical 2006 run in this year's tournament.
The Siena Saints punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament by winning the MAAC championship tournament. Can the Saints get out of the first weekend of March Madness? Probably not.
The Drake Bulldogs finished 28-4 en route to winning the Missouri Valley conference. The Bulldogs may be a Mid-Major team but don't let that fool you. Drake is hardly a Cinderella candidate. This team should be expected to win games.
Cornell became the first team to advance to the 2008 NCAA Tournament by winning the Ivy League championship. The talent of the Big Red may surprise you, especially once March Madness begins.
Belmont won the Atlantic Sun for the third straight season. Can the Bruins win a tournament game this year?
Austin Peay won the Ohio Valley Conference tournament in order to advance to the NCAA Tournament. The Governors deserve a look before filling out your bracket this year.
The Winthrop Eagles won the Big South for the fourth straight season. How far can the Eagles go in the 2008 NCAA Tournament?
March Madness means brackets. Oh, the brackets. Here is the beginning of my 2008 NCAA Tournament preview.
Regardless of terrorism, domestic and abroad, I plan to be in Times Square this evening.
Mark Cuban has made it clear that he wants to own a Major League Baseball franchise, most likely the Cubs. Before he does, though, I'd like to give him something to consider. Mark Cuban should buy the Cleveland Indians.
For over a year and a half, I have been attending Catholic services. Yet, I'm not a member of the Catholic Church nor do I plan to become one. Here is my reasoning.
Joel Osteen is a senior pastor, a gifted public speaker and known throughout the world. Why are so many Christians against Osteen and his teachings?
Enjoy the Giants' Super Bowl victory by going to these links.
Experts and Clowns are at it again. Today's topics include NCAA basketball, the recent NBA trades and the Richard Zednek injury
The New York Giants head into the off-season has Super Bowl champs. Fortunately for Big Blue, the team's off-season looks rather bright.
Derek Anderson is seekling a long-term deal with the Cleveland Browns. The Browns should sign the quarterback; and then trade him.
Many athletes and fans are very superstitious when it comes to sporting events. Here are some popular sports superstitions.
Recently, TV show "Entertainment Tonight" came into possession of a video which shows deceased actor Heath Ledger at a party in which drug use can bee seen. The show was asked to pull the video, which it did. The show never should have been asked in the first place.
Many Mets fans seem worried about the team's ability to sign Johan Santana. No worries, my friends. They'll get it done.
The New York Mets acquired Johan Santana from the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday for four prospects. The deal is pending a physical as well as the Mets giving Santana a contract extension.
Bret "Hitman" Hart is one of the most popular pro wrestlers ever. Here are links to some classic matches involving Bret Hart.
Brett Favre ended his season with an interception that cost his team a chance to go to the Super Bowl. That's not how Favre should end his career.
Zac's Backs have gone 9-1 in the NFL Playoffs. Will I dare to pick my Football Giants to upset the Perfect Patriots?
The New York Giants will play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. Here is how the Giants got to this point.
The New York Giants shocked everybody by making it to the Super Bowl. They will now face the undefeated New England Patriots. Here are the keys for the Giants in the upcoming Super Bowl.
The New England Patriots may be playing Super Bowl XLII without their starting quarterback. Reports confirm that Tom Brady has been kidnapped.
The writers' strike has taken away many popular TV shows? Why not replace these shows with sporting events?
This is not the Manning versus Brady match-up we are used to seeing. Here is a quick look at the two Super Bowl quarterbacks.
Currently, hockey fans must subscribe to the NHL Network. The NHL Network should be free for all who want to watch.
Many people will give something up during Lent. Here are some ideas for you to consider.
Yours truly predicts what will take place in the world of sports in 2008.
The Coors Light Press Conference Commercials are so beloved that many people have created parodies. Here are some of my favorite fake Coors Light commercials.
The Coors Light Press Conference ads are some of the best I've ever seen. Here are some links to my favorites.
The Westboro Baptist Church has announced that they plan to picket the funeral of deceased actor Heath Ledger because Ledger played a homosexual in the movie "Brokeback Mountain."
Tom Brady was seen wearing a walking boot while in New York City on Monday. It does not appear that the MVP quarterback is seriously injured and he is scheduled to play in Super Bowl XLII.
Many people worry about making a donation to a street canvasser. I'm here to tell you why you shouldn't be afraid.
Street canvassers are all over the place now that the election process has begun. Here are some reasons why you shouldn't donate to canvassers.
Not everybody wants to watch the Super Bowl. Here are things that you can on Super Bowl Sunday that have nothing to do with football.
The Cleveland Indians were one game away from the World Series in 2007. Here are some resolutions for the Indians in 2008
The Giants and the Packers have surprised many by making it to the NFC Championship Game. Will Zac's Backs make the homer pick and go with Big Blue? Read to find out.
The Chargers are headed to New England to face the undefeated Patriots. Zac's Backs brings to you my prediction for the AFC Championship Game.
The Cleveland Browns went 10-6 in 2007 yet did not make the playoffs. Here are some issues facing the Browns this off-season.
The 2007 Cleveland Browns were the surprise of the NFL, finishing with a 10-6 record. However, the team fell just short of making the playoffs.
2008 has come, meaning that it's time for some new sports resolutions. Did I keep last year's? Let's see.
I went 4-0 during Wild Card weekend. Here are my picks for the Divisional Playoff games.
After a week hiatus, Zac's Backs returns for the NFL Wild Card games. Here are your free picks for this weekend's NFL games.
Blu-ray, a designer watch and a nice coat are just a few ideas for Christmas gifts for your 24 year-old male.
The Mitchell report may be the first step in elminating steroids from baseball, but we can all thank Jose Canseco for cleaning up the game.
Need article ideas for the month of January? Here are some ideas for you.
Many fans don't want to believe what is in the Mitchell report. It's time for everybody to realize that the Mitchell report got it right.
The release of the Mitchell report brings with it many questions. Here are some of those questions and my answers to those questions.
This year, I'll be spending New Year's Eve alone. Here are some tips on how you can do the same.
Rumors suggest that the Cleveland Indians are interested in Oakland pitcher Dan Haren. This is a move the Indians have to make.
Want to get a great start on your Christmas shopping? Begin directly after this Christmas.
Being friends with an ex can be hard at first. Here are some tips to help you out.
Wait until the last minute to do your Christmas shopping yet again? Here's some help.
NFL 2k5 is the best football video game ever. Thanks to Operation Sports, the game can be new for you every football season.
I went 11-5 in my NFL picks last week. Here are my picks for week 16. Merry Christmas!
Hawaii is the only undefeated team playing in a BCS Bowl. Why aren't they playing for the BCS Championship?
I went 14-2 in my NFL picks last week. Here are my picks for week 15 of the NFL
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