High school squads christen new Marlins Park with homers, fan delirium
The Major League Baseball season may still be weeks away from Opening Day, but the sport's newest home ballpark is officially open, thanks to two of Miami's top high school baseball programs. View more...
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‘The Bachelor’ wants Tim Tebow
With the possible exception of George Clooney and this guy, Tim Tebow is America's most eligible bachelor. Could he become its next Bachelor too? That's what Chris Harrison, host of the long-running...
View ArticleCubs win the World Series in must-see commercial
Forget Kate Upton and her finger mechanics. The new baseball video game commercial guaranteed to cause the most shortness of breath and uncontrolled blubbering from yours truly is this offering from...
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Create-a-Caption: ‘No, *I* want it! Give it! MINE MINE MINE!’
HEY! Joakim Simon Noah, you stop that RIGHT THIS INSTANT. That is not the way we treat guests in our home. You invited your friend Roy Hibbert here to play; you have to share. You have to be nice....
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Spin Doctors: Alex Gordon vs. Jay Bruce
Although Alex Gordon and Jay Bruce came into professional baseball at the same time — both were first-round picks in the stocked draft of 2005 — their paths to MLB relevance have been significantly...
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Aaron Rodgers delights Bucks fans on ‘Belt Cam’
I don't care what the State Farm people attempt to do to it, Aaron Rodgers' belt move is still cool. The 12,315 people in attendance Monday night at the Bradley Center watching the Bucks take down the...
View ArticleMarek Vs. Wyshynski Radio: Georges Laraque joins us; Crosby cleared; who has...
It's a Tuesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Stars: Georges Laraque, actor/author/vegan/puncher of...
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2005 Orlando lottery pick Fran Vazquez might finally join the team, they swear
If you thought that rookie point guard Ricky Rubio was Minnesota GM David Kahn's Great White Whale, remind yourself of the saga of Spanish forward (and former Rubio teammate) Fran Vazquez. Vazquez was...
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Prince Harry cheats, defeats Usain Bolt in race (video)
A false start and apathy aided in Prince Harry's upset of Usain Bolt in a Tuesday match race in Kingston, Jamaica. The prince jumped out to an early start during his appearance with Bolt, sprinting 50...
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John Kuester returns to Detroit, and everyone plays nice
If you blinked, you may have missed John Kuester's two years as head coach of the Detroit Pistons. If you paid attention, you'll probably only recall the time his players referred to him as "Sean...
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Sidney Crosby cleared for contact; optimism met with caution
PITTSBURGH -- Tuesday's practice at CONSOL Energy Center wasn't your typical daily skate. A night after the Pittsburgh Penguins won their sixth in a row with a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes,...
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The Shutdown 5: Best players who avoided the franchise tag
5. Paul Soliai, DT, Miami Dolphins. Soliai is a 28-year-old Pro Bowler at a highly coveted position ‒ big, run-stuffing, space-eating defensive tackle. The Dolphins franchised him last year, but opted...
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Create-a-Caption: Hanley and the hitchhikers
Have we ever run a Create-a-Caption photo that was shot by a Stew staff member? I can't remember if we have or not, but this picture I snapped last week in Jupiter seemed like a good opportunity to...
View ArticleGeorgia senior Bobby Brown throws down incredible slam over five players to...
If one can make a career out of a particular show dunk, Lithia Springs (Ga.) High senior Bobby Brown may be well on his way to having a fine future, because he has got this leaping over people on a...
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Spring Swing: Don Mattingly gets ‘gregarious,’ talks about his braces
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly had been discussing the prospects of James Loney becoming a batting champion when the conversation with reporters turned. Showing a big grin...
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The NBA might consider putting advertisements on jerseys
When the NBA's board of governors -- a group of team owners that will convene with no fan and/or player representation -- meets in April, the participants will actively discuss possibly putting ads on...
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Puck Headlines: Brian Burke hangs up on radio host; hockey tattoo bet; fan...
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • Awesome: The Erie Otters...
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The 10-man rotation, starring the Minnesota Muskies
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to...
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Shorthanded Long Beach State aims to break Big West tourney hex
Even though he tailored his team's rugged non-league schedule toward getting in position to earn an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, Long Beach State coach Dan Monson hopes he doesn't have to test...
View ArticleRoy Keane is not impressed by Chelsea ear flicking
Prior to their FA Cup replay with Birmingham, Chelsea's beleaguered troops attempted to raise morale during the warm-up with a spot of light ear flicking. The Mayor of FunTown Roy Keane was utterly...
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