There’s no doubt that Jimmie Johnson’s fourth straight Sprint Series championship is a historic feat within the world of NASCAR. Johnson is now a one-man dynasty that stands far above the competition, having joined Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon as the only drivers to win more than three titles. Since clinching the victory [...]

Admittedly, I’m not a soccer junkie. Yes, the World Cup is a top-five event, but there’s just not enough time to watch the game with everything else happening in the sports scene. At least, that’s the problem I had, considering how much time I already spend following the NHL, the NBA, the NFL, college games [...]

Watch 22-year-old Lionel Messi play and you might be reminded of another soccer legend from Argentina. Yes, Messi has already proven himself as one of his generation’s greatest players, and many of his moves resemble former superstar Diego Maradona. Considered by many to be the best ever, Maradona was fearless on the pitch, inspiring many [...]

Goaltending is somewhat of a forgotten art in the online world of FIFA. Lost in the attacking, defending and free kicks is the need to perfect your skills between the pipes. Use these tips to send your opponents home empty. Rushing is one move to learn, and it’s effective but risky. Send your goaltender out [...]

When you sit down for a game of Madden, you’re at war. When you’re losing, you might stay diplomatic, but we know how you really feel. You might be acting friendly on the outside – laughing, joking around, possibly complimenting the other guy. On the inside, though, you’re pissed about the lost fumble, or seething [...]

Imagine you’re Adrian Peterson… You take the handoff and hit the hole head-on, smashing through one defender and spinning past another. Most of us have never experienced this, but we’ve tried to capture the feeling by clashing with rivals in heated games of Madden. As graphics get better, games become more realistic, and the intensity [...]

It’s early, but Microsoft is already thrilled with the results of their foray into social media. Since Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm applications were added to Xbox Live on Nov. 17, users have been flooding the networking sites from their consoles. Facebook has done especially well, with more than two-million users logging in. “In less than [...]

Courtesy of Playstation’s blog, we have word of Sony’s upcoming plans. The company will be adding social media functions, giving Facebook friends a look at your trophies, online store activity and other PS3-based information. The video below has more:   These updates will make it easier for Rivalspot users to share their conquests and hard-fought [...]

The Boston Celtics will be seeking revenge tonight, when they tangle with the defending Eastern Conference champions Orlando Magic. It was Dwight Howard and the Magic that defeated Boston in last year’s second round, scoring a decisive 101-82 victory in Game 7. As age becomes a factor, the Celtics are desperate to win another title [...]

Two 4-5 injury-plagued teams face a must-win game tonight as the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers both look to revive slim wildcard hopes. Injuries are the other major story here, with several key players inactive on both sides of the ball. Carolina has lost beastly linebacker Thomas Davis and All-Pro left tackle Jordan Gross for [...]