Baptism isn’t a baptism without a Buffalo Sabres jersey
Kenilworth United Church of Christ in Buffalo recently did something really awesome or completely blasphemous, depending on how you feel about a mass in which the congregation is encouraged to wear...
View ArticleThe UFC, coming to an online slot machine near you
The UFC is inextricably linked to gambling. Owners Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta also own Station Casinos, and several of the promotions biggest events took place in Las Vegas casinos. Soon, you'll be...
View ArticleAaron Murray don’t care: Georgia QB’s fashion rampage continues with homage...
Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is becoming quite the fashion maven. First he rocked the Coach satchel (Indiana Jones wears one) then he unabashedly wore a Florida State shirt while holding what...
View ArticleVideo: Clijsters offers car to first fan who kisses doubles opponent
Kim Clijsters and her sister Elke were playing a recent doubles exhibition against Caroline Wozniacki and Yanina Wickmayer when Clijsters made an unusual offer to soem fans in attendance. "To all the...
View ArticleDoes NHL need an independent appeals court for Shanabans?
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Andy Sutton is currently serving an eight-game suspension for his hit on Alexei Ponikarovsky of the Carolina Hurricanes. Between that and his other 2011-12 season suspension...
View ArticleSteve Young to Brian Urlacher: ‘You got Tebowed, just take it like a man!’
After seeing his Chicago Bears lose in overtime to the Denver Broncos and become the latest in an ever-expanding line of points in a line in Tim Tebow's winning narrative, linebacker Brian Urlacher...
View ArticleThe nation’s most overworked player shouldn’t expect more rest
Unlike most coaches who rest their star players at least two or three minutes per half to avoid fatigue at the end of games, USC's Kevin O'Neill doesn't feel he has enough depth to afford Maurice...
View Article60 percent of Louisiana titles held within 5-mile in small parish
It's the kind of statistic that can draw a skeptical eye: Three of the five newly-crowned state football champions in pigskin-crazed Louisiana hail from a locations within a five mail radius of one...
View ArticleCatching the ‘D-Train’: Phils sign lefty Dontrelle Willis for relief
The Philadelphia Phillies plan to use pitcher Dontrelle Willis out of the bullpen next season, and based on his career statistics against left-handed batters, it figures to be a great idea. Reporter...
View ArticleVideo: Massive hockey brawls way more adorable with 9 year olds
The following clip features two youth hockey teams from Kazakhstan in the handshake line, that grand tradition of hockey sportsmanship in which players congratulate each other on a battle well-fought...
View ArticleDTotD: Goalkeeper bites opponent’s face
In the semifinal of a cup tournament in Argentina, Recreativo Estrellas goalkeeper Gabriel Orozco was overcome by a craving for human flesh and DM Kart's Nicolas Cardinal happened to be right next to...
View ArticleJames Harrison has been suspended for one game
In a bold and unprecedented move by the NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison has been suspended for one game. The suspension stems from this helmet-to-helmet hit on Cleveland Browns...
View ArticleBall Don’t Lie’s 2011-12 Season Previews: Washington Wizards
Usually NBA season previews are best read in October, back when football games hardly mattered, Midnight Madness was a few weeks away, and baseball was winding down. Perhaps with the last of the...
View ArticlePhil Davis ready for the spotlight at UFC on Fox 2
Phil Davis has not even been in the UFC for two years. The national champion wrestler for Penn State fought for the first time in February of 2010, earning a decision over Brian Stann. Less than two...
View ArticleClaude Giroux’s concussion huge blow to Flyers
When the word was "whiplash," the Philadelphia Flyers and their fans breathed a sigh of relief about center Claude Giroux's injury. Said GM Paul Holmgren at the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame inductions on...
View ArticleJerry Sandusky’s lawyer suggests calling a gay sex line to prove Sandusky’s...
Jerry Sandusky's attorney isn't off to the best start. Joseph Amendola, who is supposed to be defending the former Penn State defensive coordinator who has been accused of multiple counts of sex abuse...
View ArticleTen injury comeback stories we’ll be watching in 2012
Between broken limbs, snapped ligaments and something called bilateral leg weakness, we were robbed of seeing a lot of talented men play baseball in 2011. But as the new year approaches and we send...
View ArticleBall Don’t Lie’s 2011-12 Season Previews: Orlando Magic
Usually NBA season previews are best read in October, back when football games hardly mattered, Midnight Madness was a few weeks away, and baseball was winding down. Perhaps with the last of the...
View ArticleMarek vs. Wyshynski Radio: Kings coach, NHL appeals, hockey Christmas
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 Star: Rich Hammond of LA Kings Insider talks the Los...
View ArticleStatistically speaking: Over 33 years, man sees every N.C. team
In what may be one of the most unique accomplishments of all-time, a North Carolina man completed a 33-year quest to see a game involving every single sanctioned high school football team in the state....
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