2012 NFL Playoffs: Identifying the 10 Biggest Heroes so Far
After two pulsating contests in the NFL conference championships, much of the post-game media glare shone on villains rather than heroes. Poor Billy Cundiff and Kyle Williams. Neither will forgive themselves for letting their teams down in the white heat of competition. Talented as they may be, the scars they now carry may never fully heal. Although fumbles and missed field goals make for ...

Toss record aside: Kubasaki girls improving
Sydney Johnson’s 18-foot jump shot looked like it had a chance. The clock read :00. Kubasaki had rallied from a 36-21 third-quarter deficit and improbably had a chance to beat Kadena, which had beaten the Dragons seven times previously by a 25.4-point average.

NFL Defensive Player of the Year 2012: Odds and Predictions for Top Candidates
The theory that defense wins championships probably took some beating this year given the fact that a few teams with terrible defensive rankings did so well, and one of those teams, New England , is now playing for the Super Bowl crown.  This era of outstanding offenses and record-setting performances by quarterbacks only makes a truly great defensive player more valuable. And make no mistake ...

The Dallas Cowboys' 5 Biggest Personal Needs for 2012
After a second consecutive third-place finish in the NFC East and an 8-8 record, the Dallas Cowboys have many personal changes they should make. These changes will help them become a playoff team and a Super Bowl contender, making a feeling that Cowboys fans have every year a reality. This past season was not a complete disappointment despite failing to reach the postseason and losing all four ...

Skinner family competes in national challenge
“It was a lifetime experience,� Bernadette Skinner said of her family’s trip to compete in the 2011 Triple Play Fit Family Challenge in Los Angeles, Calif., in December. “It was a blessing.�