Merry Christmas 2009!

Merry Christmas to all my readers! Hope you guys got what you wanted and enjoy your day. After you're done celebrating, dig in with a NBA Christmas Day Quintuple header as well as an NFL special tonight.

Heat @ Knicks 12 PM ET on ESPN
Nothing better to kick off a great slate of action than with D-Wade at the Garden.
Celtics @ Magic 2:30 PM ET on ABC
It's an Eastern Conference showdown in Orlando, with Dwight hosting Garnett.
Cavaliers @ Lakers 5 PM ET on ABC
LeBron vs. Kobe in Hollywood. This potential NBA Finals preview also features the best two players in the league. You have NO excuse not to watch this.
Clippers @ Suns 8 PM ET on ESPN
Nash and Amar'e welcome Baron Davis and L.A. for a primetime showdown in the desert.
Nuggets @ Trailblazers 10:30 PM ET on ESPN
It's a Northwest division showdown with 'Melo against Roy.
Chargers @ Titans 7:30 PM ET on NFL Network
This should be a great game in Nashville. Vince Young and the Titans desperately need a win to stay in playoff contention, while Philip Rivers and San Diego can clinch a first round bye with their 10th straight win. In the end, I like the Chargers and Rivers to make more plays down the stretch, as I (as a Texan fan) hope Tennessee gets knocked out tonight.

NFL Picks: Week 15

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Week 14: 11-5
Season record: 144-64

NFL Picks: Week 14

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Week 13: 10-6
Season record: 133-59

Ingram Wins Heisman

In the closest ever vote in the history of the award, Mark Ingram came out on top. The Alabama running back becomes the 75th winner of the award representing the best player in college football, edging out Stanford running back Toby Gerhart by a mere 28 points. Third was Texas QB Colt McCoy, while Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and 2007 winner Florida QB Tim Tebow rounded out the top five. Ingram, this year, for #1 Alabama, who will face McCoy and #2 Texas for the BCS National Championship in Pasadena, California January 7, has gained a school-record 1542 yards and scored 18 touchdowns. "I'm a little overwhelmed right now," he said on the podium. "I'm just so excited to bring Alabama their first Heisman winner."

NFL Picks: Week 13

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Week 12: 14-2
Season record: 123-53

NFL Picks: Week 12

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Week 11: 12-4
Season record: 109-51

Happy Thanksgiving 2009

Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers and hope you guys enjoy a great day.

In the world of sports, Allen Iverson has announced his retirement after no team was willing to give him starters' minutes. Also, the New Jersey Nets lost again, and are now 0-15, two losses shy of an NBA record 0-17 by the 1988-89 Miami Heat and 1999 Los Angeles Clippers.

Here are my Thanksgiving NFL picks:

Packers @ Lions 12:30 PM ET on FOX
Great last second win by Matthew Stafford and Detroit last week over Cleveland. Stafford is out for this game, though, and I don't think the Lions can stop Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense.

Raiders @ Cowboys 4:15 PM ET on CBS
Well, Raiders did beat the Bengals last week, and Dallas squeaked by the Redskins. But who are we kidding, Cowboys traditionally dominate on these Thanksgiving games, and the Bruce Gradkowski-led Oakland offense won't be able to keep up.

Giants @ Broncos 8:20 PM ET on NFL Network
Well, once again the best matchup of Turkey Day is on NFL Network. Both teams desperately need a win, especially the Broncos, who have lost four straight after a 6-0 start. Both defenses have fallen off drastically after great starts, and in the end, I like the Giants running game with Brandon Jacobs in the lineup.

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