Hockey Hugs: Friendly facewashing; Ryan Getz-love; Chris Neil gets a puppy
Hockey Hugs is a feature that celebrates the best in hugging from around the NHL, because who doesn't love a good hug now and then? Seen a particularly good hug photo lately? Send it to...
View ArticleDwight Howard might be creating the worst trade deadline ever
Poor Orlando. With nothing on the trade horizon that makes any sense to trade for in return for All-Star center Dwight Howard, they'll simply have to fall back on playing with their MVP-level center...
View ArticleTim Lincecum impersonator faces Tim Lincecum
Late last year, we brought you the story of Lance Lampert. The 20-something Phillies fan had won a Red Bull-sponsored contest that aimed to find the best impersonator of Tim Lincecum's trademark...
View ArticleDeShawn Stevenson takes a dig at LeBron James’ Finals work, with surprising...
If former Dallas Mavericks guard DeShawn Stevenson was firing a "shot" at the Miami Heat following Miami's 108-78 drubbing of Stevenson's Nets on Tuesday, then it was likely his most accurate shot of...
View ArticleMarek Vs. Wyshynski Radio: Brad Marchand, The Zambonis’ Dave Schneider and...
It's a Wednesday 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: Boston Bruins forward and Nose Face Killah Brad...
View ArticleShotgun Start: Previewing the WGC-Cadillac Championship
It's tournament time! We continue the season at the famed TPC Blue Monster at Doral for the WGC-Cadillac Championship, the second stop on the PGA Tour's Florida Swing. Here's a tournament primer to get...
View ArticleCreate-a-Caption: Please explain to me which emotion Chris Bosh is expressing
I have been staring at Chris Bosh's eyes and face for about the last 20 minutes or so, and I am at a loss. Is he in disbelief, or perhaps discomfort? Is he stifling a smirk at Kris Humphries, who...
View ArticleWashington Capitals players have signs critical of coach removed; censorship...
Knuble's Knights are usually noticeable at Washington Capitals home games. The fans wear armor and carry replica Medieval weaponry, looking the part in support of Mike Knuble, the Capitals' veteran...
View ArticleMan charged with vandalizing St James’ Park, Newcastle fans offer to pay his...
When Mike Ashley honored the 120-year heritage of St James' Park by changing its name to the Sports Direct Arena in February this year, a number of Magpies fans were angered by the sportswear-selling...
View ArticleLes Miles has ‘no reservations’ playing a female kicker Mo Isom
The wind wasn't kind to Mo Isom during her tryout with the LSU football team Tuesday, but it didn't spoil her debut as the first female to attempt to play major collegiate football since 2003. Isom, a...
View ArticleKeith Brooking is having some legal and financial issues
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Keith Brooking is accused of trying to hide some of his personal assets so that the bank couldn't seize them after he failed to make good on a loan. I really prefer the way...
View Article‘Thrilled’ with his team, Mark Cuban isn’t making any trade deadline calls
Since taking over as Dallas Mavericks owner 12 years ago, Mark Cuban has proven quite adept at keeping a brave face regarding the product that he puts on the floor, even if things aren't going exactly...
View ArticleMarlins president David Samson says Miami residents are ‘not the smartest’
With his team about to open a new $600 million ballpark that was built with public funds that are now under investigation by the SEC, you'd think David Samson would know when to keep his mouth shut....
View ArticleThe Taiwanese animation for the Saints’ bounty system features Brett Favre...
And really, how do you say no to Brett Favre being torn in half? Other highlights include: • Roger Goodell giving the Brett Favre crime scene the SCI treatment with a gigantic Q-tip. • An unusually...
View ArticleThe Bucks might trade Ersan Ilyasova before he signs with ‘whoever pays [him]...
Quietly, in his fourth NBA season in a strange career that stretches all the way back to 2006, 24-year old Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova has put together a fantastic year. The big forward is...
View Article10 thoughts about the women’s draw at Indian Wells
Busted Racquet's quick-hit thoughts on the WTA draw at Indian Wells, the so-called "fifth major." We looked at the draw this afternoon and this is our stream of consciousness. • Victoria Azarenka's...
View ArticleJeff Carter on why things didn’t work out with Columbus Blue Jackets
Jeff Carter returns to Columbus on Thursday for the first time since his trade to the Los Angeles Kings. He's not sure what sort of reception he'll receive from Blue Jackets fans. But he doesn't...
View ArticleCourt Report: Bismack Biyombo’s time to shine
Bismack Biyombo returned from a two-game absence because of a sore shoulder and posted his best line of the season in an improbable win over Magic on Tuesday, logging a double-double (10 points, 15...
View ArticleRanking the creepiness in this Indian Wells promo photograph
Indian Wells released this composite photograph of 15 top men's players as a promotion for this week's "fifth major." The tournament is a beloved event (unless you're a Williams sister) held in an...
View ArticleSeahawks among the first wave of teams to go after Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning may have returned to South Florida after his official release from the Indianapolis Colts (waiver wire designation: "Terminated, vested veteran, failed physical"), but according to...
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