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The Cubs Aren't Even Bothering With Matching Uniforms Anymore
Either Junior Lake is not very attentive when getting dressed, or the Cubs' uniform budget is running a little thin. ...
This Is Betsy Ross Doing The Nae Nae
The Philadelphia 76ers are currently holding some kind of event in downtown Philly. Attending this event are oversized mascots that are supposed to be famous American patriots. One of these mascots is Betsy Ross. Betsy Ross did the Nae Nae....
FSU Investigates Jameis Winston, Charges 2 Teammates In Rape Case
Weeks after leading the Florida State Seminoles to a national championship, quarterback Jameis Winston was quietly interrogated by university administrators, and two of his teammates were brought up on school conduct charges related to allegations that Winston raped a fellow student, according to a ...
Shirtless Idiot Crashes Pirates' Pierogi Race
During the Great Pierogi Race between innings of last night's Cubs-Pirates game at PNC Park, one fan hopped the fence and took off in hot pursuit of those savory, anthropomorphic dumplings. High-stepping across the outfield, shedding clothes as he went, he tried to escape over a low wall in right. H...
Run The Jules: Your Guide To The USMNT's Newest (Maybe?) Star
During last night's USA-Mexico friendly, USMNT fans finally got a glimpse of Julian Green, the 18-year-old superstar-in-the-making(?) who spurned Germany to play for the US. The massive excitement at his arrival is matched only by the massive amount we don't know about him. Who is this guy? Is he re...
Die Already, King Joffrey
This Sunday, 114 million global HBO subscribers and roughly 250 million web-savvy HBO non-subscribers will join hands and avail themselves of the fourth-season premiere of Game of Thrones, a quasi-medieval Prestige Cable Network Battle of the T's and A's with way more T's, A's, leering ultraviolence...
How Chad Curtis Went From Clubhouse Cancer To Convicted Sex Offender
Over at Sports on Earth, Greg Hanlon has a disturbing and comprehensive report on former major leaguer Chad Curtis, who's currently serving seven-to-15 years in prison. And it's hard not to see echoes of the Curtis who was convicted of molesting three teenage girls in the Curtis who was one of the w...
<em>Jeopardy</em> Contestant Drops An Awkward Bomb Right On Trebek's Head
It's damn near impossible to watch the brief interview portion of any Jeopardy episode without cringing at least twice, but this exchange from last night's episode will give you chest pains....
No-Win Scenario: Errol Morris' Great, Infuriating <em>The Unknown Known</em>
On February 29, 2004, director Errol Morris won an Academy Award for The Fog of War. Subtitled Eleven Lessons From the Life of Robert S. McNamara, it consisted of a one-on-one interview with the former Secretary of Defense as he looked back at his management—and mismanagement— of the Vietnam War. ...
Pat Burrell's Still Got It
Baseball has been a much more boring sport ever since Pat "The Machine" Burrell decided to hang up the spikes. But Burrell hasn't left us completely behind. Now a scout with the Giants, Burrell showed up at yesterday's game to take a few hacks in BP. Wearing slacks and a pair of Vans, the ol' slugge...
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Paul MacLean's Doppelganger Is Back
It's been almost a year, but the Senators fan who's a dead ringer for coach Paul MacLean—"Paul MacClone," he's been dubbed—made his triumphant return to behind the Ottawa bench. We missed you, big guy....
Absurd Photo: A Ballplayer Sitting By The Girl Who Tried To Murder Him
See that guy in the middle, sitting down and looking like he'd rather be anywhere else? That's Eddie Waitkus, a first baseman for the Phillies. See the young lady on the left side of the frame? That's Ruth Steinhagen, the woman who on June 14, 1949, tried to kill Eddie Waitkus. ...
Shot Clock Tricks Paul George Into Taking 37-Footer; Nothing But Net
The Pacers snapped a three-game skid—and stayed percentage points behind the Heat for first in the East—after pulling away from the Pistons for a 101-94 win. That late run got going with this comically long three, sunk by Paul George after the shot clock failed to reset on an offensive rebound, and...
Red Wings Prospect Takes Puck To Mouth, Tweets Photo Of Aftermath
Do not click on this post if you don't want to see a hockey player's mangled mouth. OK, the rest of you can proceed....
Coolest Guy Ever Arrested For Doing Donuts At Churchill Downs
A Kentucky man was arrested Monday after he did some sweet-ass donuts in his Ford Mustang on the infield of Churchill Downs....
Marcin Gortat Hangs Out With The Celtics In Their Huddle
Hey, get out of there, Marcin Gortat! That's not your team. Maybe he just really likes huddles....
LeBron James Ruins Ekpe Udoh With A Powerful Dunk
LeBron James dunked tonight. It was pretty neat....
Former Astros Pitcher Says Beating By Police Ended His Career
Brandon Backe, a former pitcher for the Devil Rays and Astros, believes that his MLB career was cut short by a police beating in 2008 that significantly damaged his shoulder. He's taken his claim to court, seeking millions in damages....