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Boar Crashes Through Mall Ceiling, Causes So Much Ruckus
This happened at a mall in Hong Kong, and I really don’t have anything to add. I mean, that’s a wild-ass boar busting through the ceiling and then tearing up a store in a shopping mall. Some things are just too beautiful and grand for description....
Marlins Reliever Carter Capps's Delivery Is Weird As Hell
Sorry, Chad Bradford. There’s a new reliever with a weird delivery in the MLB, and his name’s Carter Capps. ...
Orioles Fan Pointedly Turns Back On A-Rod, Figuratively Shows His Ass
At some point in his life, every man has to decide what he stands for. Who is he really, deep inside? What are his values? Last night at Camden Yards, while the Baltimore Orioles took on the New York Yankees, 56-year-old Tolbert Rowe reached that point in his life. He stood up, bravely and proudly,...
Lawrence Phillips Named A Suspect In The Death Of His Cellmate
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation released a statement today naming former Nebraska and St. Louis Rams (and Dolphins and 49ers) running back Lawrence Phillips a suspect in the death of his cellmate at Kern Valley State Prison over the weekend. From the statement:...
How Many Of These MLB Opening Day Starters Can You Name: The Answers
Last week we published photos of 28 players who were in the starting lineup on MLB’s Opening Day and challenged you to name all of them. Since nobody accomplished this—or came even close to doing so—we’ll provide you the answers here....
Travis d'Arnaud Needs To Stop Hitting Balls At Andrelton Simmons
Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons made a ridiculous throw to get Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud out at first in Friday’s game, which is cool, because Simmons churns out gorgeous defensive highlights like it’s nothing, but what’s even cooler is that Simmons made almost the same exact throw on d’Arnau...
Florida Pitchers Hit With Felony Charges; Allegedly Climbed A Crane
Two pitchers from the tenth-ranked Florida baseball team spent Sunday night in the Alachua County Jail after being charged with felony trespassing charges. Cops say the pair climbed a crane inside a marked construction zone on campus in Gainesville just a day after they pitched the Gators to a 12-5...
Jose Bautista's Home-Run Skip Was Part Of A Two-Year-Old Grudge
After Orioles reliever Darren O’Day threw behind Jose Bautista Sunday, the Blue Jays outfielder slapped a two-run home run as Toronto won, 10-7. Bautista started his trot by skipping for a few seconds. Though it was enjoyable enough without context, there was meaning behind it....
The Angels Remain Unhappy That They Have To Pay Josh Hamilton
The Angels just can’t hide their disappointment about having to continue to pay Josh Hamilton. Last night, before the Angels home opener, owner Arte Moreno told the assembled reporters that there was a relapse clause in Hamilton’s contract, and that the team was debating whether to invoke it. Moren...
Dee Gordon Dunks On Christian Yelich During Post-Game Interview
The Marlins earned a big walkoff win against the Rays last night in Miami, with Christian Yelich delivering the clutch hit. Then Dee Gordon dunked all over him during his live post-game interview: ...
Ottawa Fury Player Attacked During Flight To Atlanta
An assailant attacked Ottawa Fury FC forward Oliver Minatel today during the team’s Air Canada Jazz flight to Atlanta for Saturday’s NASL match against the Silverbacks. CBC reports the man attempted to use his headphones as a garrote to strangle the former C.D. Nacional player just before the plane ...
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Alleged Taxi Thief Handing Out Money To Kids During Car Chase [UPDATE]
L.A. cops have been chasing a Prius for more than an two hours in an attempt to arrest the man they believe stole the very taxicab he’s driving. (As might be expected given the auto model, it’s a slow-speed chase.) The driver/alleged armed robber has been driving through neighborhoods as kids get ou...
Excellent Chimp Knocks Stupid Drone Right Out Of The Sky
Somebody thought a chimpanzee habitat would be a good place to fly a drone, an invasive piece of technology that techno-knobs are really into these days. That somebody was wrong....
How Many Of These MLB Opening Day Starters Can You Name?
A new baseball season is upon us, which means it’s time again to orient ourselves with America’s pastime, a sport so popular that surely every sports fan recognizes its star players by sight. Here are 28 players who were in the starting lineup on Opening Day. How many of them can you name? (Answers ...
Darren Sharper May Be Subject To Penis Monitoring Until He Dies
Convicted rapist Darren Sharper will serve nine years in prison for his crimes, but he won’t return to a regular life after he finishes his sentence. If two New Orleans judges approve the deal instead of issuing a 20-year sentence in Louisiana, Sharper will be treated as a sex offender, and closely ...
Adrian Beltre Gets Helmet Stolen, Scares Teammate Half To Death
Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre hit a solo homer against the A’s yesterday. As usual, his baseball life partner, Elvis Andrus, was there to mess with him when he returned to the dugout. ...
Jimmy Fallon Chugs Beer At Yankees Game
Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon found his way to some primo seats at Yankee Stadium for tonight’s bout between the Bronx Bombers and Toronto, and took some time out in the bottom of the seventh inning to chug a beer—much to the delight of everyone watching. Sure, it’s a silly stunt. But you’d do it t...
Florida Gators Wide Receiver Charged With Dating Violence
The Gainesville Sun reported today that University of Florida wide receiver Chris Thompson was charged last week with “misdemeanor simple battery/dating violence.” The charge concerns an argument Thompson had with an ex-girlfriend over text messages:...
Video: Cops Throw Thabo Sefolosha To The Ground And Arrest Him
TMZ has obtained cell phone video footage of Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha’s arrest outside of a New York night club early yesterday morning. Sefolosha and teammate Pero Antic were arrested for failing to disperse, after Pacers forward Chris Copeland was stabbed. Sefolosha reportedly fractured his ti...
Goat Takes Unapproved Tour Of ESPN's Campus, Gets Caught
A shaggy black goat decided to roam around ESPN’s campus in Bristol, because it’s a goat, and goats can usually do whatever they want. Look at it clop around like it owns the place. ...