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Russell Branyan Arrested For Allegedly Breaking Into Ex-Wife's House, Stealing Stuff, Turning Down The Thermostat
Former Major League Baseball player Russell Branyan was arrested last night in Nashville, Tenn., on a charge of felony aggravated burglary, allegedly of his ex-wife’s home. Russell, who has long owned a home in nearby Franklin, allegedly committed the burglary on Oct. 30. He was released on a $2,500...
Alleged Rape Reported At Home Of Nebraska Football Players
According to The World-Herald, police are investigating an alleged rape that took place at the home of two Nebraska football players, quarterback Tommy Armstrong and wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp....
Brandon Knight Spins His Defender Like A Top
Brandon Knight is a solid player who has had the misfortune of being on the wrong end of a few memorable plays. With that in mind, it’s nice to see him clowning on someone else for once:...
Report: It's Johnny Football Time
After spending most of the season going out of his way to not name Johnny Manziel the starting quarterback, head coach Mike Pettine has finally relented, according to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer....
LIU Brooklyn Tops Loyola On A Frenzied Buzzer-Beating Banked Three
LIU Brooklyn opened their season in exhilarating fashion Monday night, beating Loyola (Md.) in a game that saw a crazy final five seconds. With it all tied up 68-68, Loyola inbounded from under their own basket. They looked to have a good layup or dunk attempt, but Jerome Frink sent the shot packing...
Report: Saints Finally Fire Rob Ryan
Earlier this morning there were reports that the 4-6 New Orleans Saints—who have given up by far the most points in the NFL this season—were going to fire defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. For some reason they decided to go through the charade of pretending Ryan’s firing wasn’t a foregone conclusion, ...
Reminder From Russell Westbrook: Don't Get It Twisted
The Celtics beat up on the Durant-less Thunder last night, and Marcus Smart had a better game than opposing point guard Russell Westbrook. After the game, one reporter asked Westbrook if Smart, being a big, physical guard, is a particularly tough matchup for him. Westbrook did not take kindly to thi...
The Jig Is Up For Rob Ryan
Rob Ryan, like his equally rambunctious brother Rex, is an enjoyable personality in the NFL. He is not, however, a good defensive coordinator....
Peyton Manning Needs To Sit
Peyton Manning is racking up injuries almost as fast as interceptions. (Almost.) Two weeks ago, it was his right, throwing shoulder. Last week it was his right foot, the one he’s clearly struggling to push off of and floating weak, underthrown balls. Before yesterday’s terrible 29-13 loss to Kansas ...
Mike Iupati Leaves Field In Ambulance After Taking Hit To The Head [UPDATES]
Tonight’s Sunday Night Football game on NBC came to a terrible halt tonight as Arizona’s three-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Mike Iupati left the field in an ambulance after taking a hit to the head during a routine blocking play....
This Antonio Brown Flip Is The Best Touchdown Celebration
Pittsburgh is hosting Cleveland today and, despite losing starter Landry Jones to an early injury, they have a healthy lead late in the fourth. This is partially because Antonio Brown’s two touchdowns, the second of which he celebrated with this impressive flip....
Johnny Manziel Survives Attempted Decapitation
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Brook Lopez Missed An Easy Game-Winner Against The Warriors
The Warriors got as close to losing as they have all year, as the Brooklyn Nets somehow took them to overtime. Incredibly, they really should have won it here but Brook Lopez missed this easy tip....
Georgia Player Injured After Being Slapped By Coach
Here’s one way to end up on the injury list: Georgia defensive back Rico McGraw left today’s game against Auburn after being decked in the head by an overly enthusiastic coach. Note to coaches: your players are already at enough risk of brain injury, thanks....
Man Wants To Play For Cleveland Browns
Monte Gaddis was raised in Cleveland, played college football at Towson, and had an overseas stint in the Polish American Football League. Now back in Ohio, the 23-year-old formulated an interesting strategy in an effort to earn a new gig: Stand in front of the Browns’ facilities until someone notic...
Braves Deal Andrelton Simmons To Angels For Erick Aybar, Top Prospects
After days of rumors that the Atlanta Braves were looking to make a deal, they finally struck. According to multiple reports, they traded Andrelton Simmons and minor leaguer Jose Briceno to the Los Angeles Angels for Erick Aybar, pitching prospects Sean Newcomb and Chris Ellis, and $3 million cash....
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Dez Bryant Flipped Out On A Reporter Today [UPDATE]
After the Dallas Cowboys practice today, wide receiver Dez Bryant went on a rant about the media. There was a lot of yelling, but it’s still not exactly clear what he was mad about....
<i>By The Sea</i> Makes Marriage Look Like A Beautiful, Painful Bore
About seven months after Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston got married, The Onion ran the brilliant headline “Brad Pitt Bored With Sight of Jennifer Aniston’s Naked Body.” It was a perfect joke on a couple of levels, but the element of truth that’s always stayed with me was the notion that even the mos...