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Reporter Captures The Fleeting Glory Of Youth In One Spring Break Photo
Some Alabama students and football players traveled to Florida for their spring break, as many college students do. While posing for a reporter's photos, this well-hydrated motley crew—from the University of Arkansas—posed with their hands, cups, and cigs. One girl in the middle of the photo took it...
How Steve Fisher Built An Unlikely Powerhouse At San Diego State
When he took the job at San Diego State University, in the fall of 1999, Steve Fisher didn't promise that he'd turn things around overnight. He signed a seven-year contract, as if to prove the point, and spent the first few months of that deal barnstorming dozens of San Diego businesses and social g...
The Many, Many Talents Of UCLA's Brilliant Kyle Anderson
Kyle Anderson learned to walk three days shy of his first birthday. That same day, his father reports, he began playing basketball. This sweet story is most likely an old crock of beans simmering on the family stove, but it does get at what makes the UCLA sophomore so special: He plays like a natura...
"All I Talk Is Money" Fred Davis Raps In New, Terrible Music Video
It's a long offseason for football players who don't make the playoffs, so maybe it's not a total surprise to see the Redskins' Fred Davis popping up on Youtube with a new music video. What's also not a surprise? It sucks....
Possibly Drunk Hockey Referee Is Having A Grand Time
Remember possibly drunk amateur hockey goalie? Well, he now has a friend. Meet possibly drunk hockey referee....
Everything About This Crossover Is Perfect
We've seen some great Vines featuring devastating crossovers in the past, but this is the best one yet....
How Bad Did The NCAA Committee Mess Up This Year's Seeding, Exactly?
Journalists, Vegas oddsmakers, and that one college friend who you only hear from this time of year all agree: The NCAA tournament selection committee did a god-awful job of seeding the tournament teams this year. But, did it really?...
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How Long Does The Final Minute Of An NCAA Tournament Game Take? [UPDATE]
The college basketball endgame can be a painful experience for viewers. With repeated fouling, free throws, and referees' video replay reviews, the final 60 seconds of this year's NCAA tournament games have drawn criticism from mavens and columnists both large and small. ...
Chicken Thighs Are So Hot Right Now*
It all started last week, when The Kitchn announced that chicken thighs are where it's at. "There needs to be a revolution in the poultry world," they insisted, and followed with a pretty strong argument to forget about those breasts because "chicken thighs deserve the real love" by posting a recipe...
<em>Jeopardy!</em> Contestant Thinks Magic Johnson Played Hockey
Even though it didn't elicit the same level of condescension from host Alex Trebek, this is just as bad as the Roger Clemens fiasco from a few months ago. At least those wrong answers were in the right sport....
Jiu-Jitsu Master Eddie Bravo Wants You To Know The Truth About 9/11
Eddie Bravo is a curious case, a serious jiu-jitsu player who some think is a crackpot and some think is the truth. Best known for training UFC commentator/living expression of Reddit Joe Rogan, he's also done some impressive stuff in competition—his win over Royler Gracie at an event the Abu Dhabi ...
Newlyweds Photobombed By Patrick Sharp
Chicagoans Carrie and Rob Krolak held their wedding reception in a suite at Friday night's Blackhawks game. While posing for photos down on ice level during warm-ups, they were joined by an unexpected guest—winger Patrick Sharp....
Which Sweet Sixteen Team Is Your State The Most "Excited" About?
Similar to what they did for the Super Bowl, Facebook's data team has put together a map showing which states have been "buzzing" the most (based on Facebook chatter) about which Sweet Sixteen teams. ...
Developer Of Ballpark Village Also Sued For Being Racist In Kentucky
Yesterday, we poked fun at the ridiculous dress codes that will be instituted at a handful of bars within St. Louis' new Ballpark Village. We also noted that Cordish Companies, the developer of the entertainment district, has been previously sued on two occasions for racially discriminating against ...
<em>Fortune</em> Names Derek Jeter The 11th Greatest Leader In The World
Not the sports world, mind you. The entire world. Derek Jeter, according to Fortune, is a greater leader than Gabby Giffords, and is only two spots behind the Dalai Lama. ...
Mercer's Seniors Beat Duke, But Does Experience Matter In March Madness?
Last Friday, No. 14 seed Mercer shocked No. 3 seed Duke, 78-71, in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. Mercer started five seniors, while Duke started freshman and presumed-lottery-pick Jabari Parker alongside three sophomores and a lone senior. Quickly a narrative emerged: Mercer won because ...
This Is What Dunking On LeBron James Sounds Like
The Pacers' 84-83 victory over the Heat wasn't the most entertaining game in the world—at times it felt more like a demolition derby between LeBron James and Roy Hibbert than a basketball game—but Paul George yamming one on 'Bron is a highlight worth revisiting. Even more so because George was mic'...
Mike Cammalleri, On The Ice With Bladeless Skates, Looks Pitiful
Back on Saturday—yes, ages ago in internet time—Calgary Flames winger Mike Cammalleri laced up his skates before the game against the Oilers, somehow not noticing he had no blades on them. He was not very effective in warmups....