By Bob Christ

1. Baylor, San Diego State Two Teams To Consider Written by: Bob Christ / Of the Journal ( College / Men's Basketball ) ... It wasn't all that long ago that Selection Sunday was just another day. In fact, 50 or so years ago there wasn't even a formal announcement of the teams that earned berths into the men's NCAA ... March 17th, 2010 Word count: 780

2. Fly-Away Vacation at Stake in Journal's Bracket Contest Written by: Bob Christ / Of the Journal ( College / College from the Newspaper ) ...It doesn't matter whether you know every member of Old Dominion's starting lineup or couldn't pick out Darington Hobson from a cluster of pre-teens, it's time to get amped for March Madness. Forge... March 14th, 2010 Word count: 730

3. Ex-MVP a Hit at Banquet Written by: Bob Christ / Of the Journal ( OTHER / Sports Blogs ) ...It didn't come by accident this former ironman on the field is a star for ESPN GALLUP -- When it comes to students of pro football, there might not be anyone who can match the inexhaustible zeal ... February 25th, 2010 Word count: 838

4. Saints Should Look Super Written by: Bob Christ / Of the Journal ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...Here's a bunch of stuff you might not know about Sunday's Super Bowl: New Orleans (15-3) vs. Indianapolis (16-2), in Miami Time: 4:25 p.m. Line: Colts by 5 Weather: Mid-70s, 20 percent chanc... February 7th, 2010 Word count: 1083

5. Colts, Saints To March On to Miami Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...For the first time in history, both NFL conference title games will be played in domes, with home dome teams already 5-0 this season. On the other hand, outdoor home teams have been 0-3, so their coul... January 24th, 2010 Word count: 1235

6. NFL Divisional Playoff Forecast Written by: Bob Christ / Of the Journal ( Pro / all others ) ...Here’s a bottomless pit of stats and trends about this week’s divisional round of the NFL playoffs:SATURDAYArizona (11-6) at New Orleans (13-3)Time: 2:30 p.m.Line: Saints by 7Facts: Arizona QB Kur... January 16th, 2010 Word count: 2086

7. Pick 9 Fantasy Champ Still Just Learning the Game Written by: Bob Christ / Of the Journal ( Pro / all others ) ...Sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know when it comes to  fantasy football.That was the case for Albuquerque’s Liz Sisneros, who just was crowned champion in this year’s Albuquerque ... January 8th, 2010 Word count: 628

8. Broncos, Eagles To Eke Out Victories Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...Here is a quick look at today's NFL games, with many teams still fighting for their playoff lives. Others are jockeying for playoff seeding:  Kansas City (3-12) at Denver (8-7)Time: 2:15 p.m.Line... January 3th, 2010 Word count: 2443

9. Philly, Dallas To March On; Colts To Go 15-0 Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...In a peculiar quirk, all the home teams in the 13 games scheduled for this afternoon are listed as favorites. In the night games today and Monday, the visitor is the choice. Anyway, let's get started:... December 27th, 2009 Word count: 2236

10. Broncos To Smash Raiders, New QB Written by: Bob Christ / Of the Journal ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...Finally, a chance to watch some lousy-weather games.Since the playoffs are going to be relatively sterile with a bunch of dome teams having high seeds — Saints, Vikings and Colts — we had better e... December 20th, 2009 Word count: 2144

11. Indy, N.O. To Keep Rolling Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...Here’s a capsule look at this week’s games:SUNDAYDenver (8-4) at Indianapolis (12-0)Time: 11 a.m.Line: Colts by 6.5Facts: Denver DE Elvis Dumervil has a league-best 15 sacks, and amazingly every o... December 13th, 2009 Word count: 2064

12. Chiefs, Charles Look Like Winners Against the Broncos Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...Here’s a look at this weekend’s games: SUNDAY New England (7-4) at Miami (5-6)Time: 11 a.m.Line: Patriots by 4Facts: New England’s Tom Brady had the only perfect passer rating of his caree... December 6th, 2009 Word count: 2111

13. NFL picks Written by: Bob Christ / Of the Journal ( Pro / all others ) ...Here’s a look at this weekend’s games:SUNDAY New England (7-4) at Miami (5-6)Time: 11 a.m.Line: Patriots by 4Facts: New England’s Tom Brady had the only perfect passer rating of his career in h... December 6th, 2009 Word count: 2111

14. NFL Picks for Week 12 Written by: Bob Christ / Of the Journal ( Pro / all others ) ...Here’s a capsule look at this weekend’s games:Cleveland (1-9) at Cincinnati (7-3)Time: 11 a.m.Line: Bengals by 13½Facts: Browns QB Brady Quinn’s three first-half TD passes last week in a span o... November 29th, 2009 Word count: 2072

15. Holiday Tradition: Lions To Lose Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / all others ) ...Here’s a capsule look at today’s NFL menu:Green Bay (6-4)at Detroit (2-8)Time: 10:30 a.m.Line: Packers by 11½Facts: The Lions rallied from 24-3 down last week behind QB Matt Stafford (doubtful, s... November 26th, 2009 Word count: 539

16. Cowboys To Eke Past Redskins Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...Here's a quick look at today's key games:  Washington (3-6) at Dallas (6-3) Time: 11 a.m. Line: Cowboys by 11½ Facts: The Cowboys are the only team in the league not to start a possession inside... November 22th, 2009 Word count: 2134

17. Broncos Get To Play The Bully This Week Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...Here's a capsule look at today's key games:   Denver (6-2) at Washington (2-6) Time: 11 a.m. Line: Broncos by 3.5 Facts: All five of Denver’s non-division road games are two times zones a... November 15th, 2009 Word count: 2072

18. Another Toughie In Store for Dallas Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...Tonight, the Dallas Cowboys will be returning to Philadelphia, which was the site of their inglorious collapse last year in the season finale. That playoffs-hope-crushing 44-6 defeat certainly left a ... November 8th, 2009 Word count: 2143

19. Look for NYG To Rip Eagles Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...The most important game in the NFC East is today in Philadelphia, yet strangely isn't even the most important contest in the city this day - thanks to the World Series.    Anyway, here's a l... November 1th, 2009 Word count: 2006

20. Steelers Going for Giant-Killer Exacta Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...The showcase game in Week 7 in the NFL will be the unbeaten Minnesota Vikings facing the defending champion Steelers in Pittsburgh.  Will Minnesota be undefeated on Sunday night? Well, the Steele... October 25th, 2009 Word count: 2204

21. A Pair of Perfect Seasons About To Reach End Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ... Here's a quick look at Week 6 in the NFL: BALTIMORE (3-2) at MINNESOTA (5-0) Time: 11 a.m. today Line: Vikings by 3 Facts: Minnesota's Brett Favre, the league's fourth-rated passer, ... October 18th, 2009 Word count: 506

22. Broncos To Survive Stern Test Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...Here's a look at Week 5's NFL games:    New England (3-1) at Denver (4-0) Time: 2:15 p.m. Line: Patriots by 3 Facts: Patriots RB Fred Taylor will be out after ankle surgery. He's the only... October 11th, 2009 Word count: 1882

23. Cowboys To Show Off Their Muscle Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...For the first time in four years, the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos will be tangling. If I don't miss my mark, it looks like the end of the perfect road for coach Josh McDaniels and his men. &nbs... October 3th, 2009 Word count: 2349

24. Week 2 NFL Capsules Written by: Bob Christ / Of the Journal ( OTHER / Sports Blogs ) ...The analysts on TV are talking about some do-or-die games this week, but that’s a bunch of hooey. Even if teams slip to 0-2, that’s not a death knell for their playoff hopes. Last year, the Dolphi... September 19th, 2009 Word count: 2649

25. Broncos To Take Tumble Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...The NFL could be more unpredictable than ever this season, especially with seven head coaches making their debuts today. That's the most since 10 new guys opened the 1960 season, when the AFL was born... September 13th, 2009 Word count: 2519

26. Study Up, Join Journal's NFL Contest Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...For the fifth consecutive season, Journal readers won't have to stray to get their fix of fantasy football, a craze that has gripped the nation the past two decades. And if your idea of a fabulous gra... August 30th, 2009 Word count: 830

27. Old-Timers Weigh In On MLB's Changes Written by: Bob Christ/Journal Reporter ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...It may be hard to fathom, but there was a time when major league ballgames often lasted far less than two hours, when gloves were left on the field between innings, when outfield walls weren't all pil... July 26th, 2009 Word count: 1741

28. Here's To Record Grinders Written by: Bob Christ/Journal Reporter ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...When it comes to great moments in sports, I don't swoon over Kobe Bryant's game-winning jumpers or Albert Pujols' mammoth home runs. However, I'll sit transfixed when rubbery-legged athletes push thei... June 28th, 2009 Word count: 1566

29. Jockey Borel a True Survivor Written by: Bob Christ/Journal Staff Writer ( Pro / Horse Racing ) ...His fearlessness was evident from the start of his riding careerAt age 42, Calvin Borel is the national darling of horse racing.The rail-hugging jockey from Cajun Country, who guided New Mexico-owned ... June 5th, 2009 Word count: 1093

30. Unmasked Goalies Once Ruled Ice Age Written by: Bob Christ/Of the Journal ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...When ex-Boston Bruins goalie Eddie Johnston arrived at the decision to start wearing a mask in games about 40 years ago, it wasn't the result of awakening from a bone-chilling hockey nightmare. Close ... May 24th, 2009 Word count: 1750

31. When Draft Was Secret Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...After the National Football League conducted its college football draft before the 1960 season, it was virtually impossible to unearth any information about what happened in newspapers or over the air... April 26th, 2009 Word count: 1481

32. A Mad Scramble in Bracket Contest Written by: Bob Christ ( College / more college ) ...In case any of you out there at the top of the standings through two rounds of the Journal’s “Game of the Century — College Bracket Contest” are getting cocky, don’t even think about countin... March 26th, 2009 Word count: 611

33. The Pick Here Is Memphis in Journal Bracket Contest Written by: Bob Christ ( OTHER / misc tidbits ) ...My plan for Sunday through Tuesday wasn’t to spend every waking hour churning through mountains of basketball data and drinking four pots of coffee. But that’s how long it took to complete the 64-... March 18th, 2009 Word count: 915

34. NCAA Hoops Junkies Have Chance To Cash In Written by: Bob Christ ( College / College from the Newspaper ) ...It's finally Selection Sunday, which for many basketball fans is the peak time for March Madness mania. In living color late this afternoon, we'll get to watch early drama play out as TV cameras spy ... March 15th, 2009 Word count: 702

35. Card Expert Wants To Enrich Your Life Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...Nowadays when Michael Ryan Board goes out for a night of serious blackjack playing, it's almost as if he's about to attend a costume party. "I don't go in full disguise, but sometimes I grow out the ... March 8th, 2009 Word count: 969

36. Rose Swings a Pen Now Written by: Bob Christ ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Just inside the entrance to a popular sports memorabilia emporium attached to Caesars Palace, Pete Rose signs autograph after autograph and poses for picture after picture.  &n... February 22th, 2009 Word count: 978