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Norwegian Olympian's Mom Doesn't Hold Back On Criticizing Her Son
Norwegian cross-country skier Martin Johnsrud Sundby had a poor showing in the 15-kilometer classical race, and his mother knew it. Gro Johnsrud Langslet doesn't sugarcoat Olympic failure, dammit....
John Chaney Threatened To Kill John Calipari 20 Years Ago Today
Feb. 13, 1994, Temple coach John Chaney had to be pulled away from UMass's John Calipari following a Minutemen win. You know this, and the images are part of our collective sports memory by now. But try to watch the incident with fresh eyes. Never forget how incredible it is that this happened....
Amir Johnson's Jersey Vest Is The Best Vest
Amir Johnson sat out of last night's Raptors game with an injury, but he didn't want to let the NBA's stodgy dress code prevent him from supporting his team. So he busted out this very chic jersey vest thingy....
Nobody In Sochi Is Having More Fun Than Johnny Weir
Johnny Weir came to Sochi with the potential to be controversial. The openly gay, openly Russophile former skater was a lightning rod for Russia's LGBT critics, but now that the games are underway, he's been nothing but fabulous....
Have You Ever Wanted To Hear Walter Johnson's Voice?
If so, you're a special brand of baseball geek. (And that is a compliment.) You're also in luck....
He Doesn't Give A Damn
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Lebanese Olympic Skier Under Fire For Topless Photoshoot
Lebanese slalom skier Jackie Chamoun is facing criticism in her home country, with even the Sports Minister calling for an investigation, after images from a topless calendar photoshoot emerged on the internet Monday....
Jon Stewart Rips NFLers Who See Michael Sam As A "Distraction"
Jon Stewart did a segment on Michael Sam during last night's episode of the Daily Show, and after dropping a pretty good burn on Tim Tebow, he got right at the heart of what's so ridiculous about certain NFL people's assumption that Sam will be a distraction for his future NFL team....
Bobsledder Who Got Stuck In Sochi Bathroom Is Now Stuck In Elevator
Damn, Johnny Quinn just cannot catch a break. Just two days after having to Incredible Hulk his way through a bathroom door that wouldn't open, the American bobsledder has once again found himself victimized by the jankiness of the Sochi Olympic facilities. ...
U.S. Bobsledder Gets Locked In Bathroom, Destroys Door To Escape
What is going on with these Sochi bathrooms, man? Johnny Quinn, a pusher on the U.S. bobsled team, had an appearance on The Today Show this morning but before that, he had to take a shower. The door somehow locked or got jammed while he was in there so he was trapped inside the bathroom without a ph...
Grizzlies To Give Fans Neck Tattoos With None Of The Permanence
Grizzlies forward James Johnson has a huge neck tattoo dedicated to his prematurely born son, Naymin. He's also been a superb role player appreciated by Memphis fans, so what better way to celebrate Johnson than with a (temporary) neck tattoo giveaway?...
The Dunk Contest Field Has Been Announced, And It's Not Terrible
ESPN's Marc Stein has the scoop on which six players will be competing in this year's dunk contest, and it's actually a pretty strong field. Paul George, John Wall, Damian Lillard, Harrison Barnes, Terrence Ross, and Ben McLemore will be this year's competitors. ...
Drake Pays Homage To Johnny Manziel With Custom Shirt
On the right, we have the famous photo of Johnny Manziel partying with some ladies while on spring break. On the left, we have Drake hitting the town on Super Bowl Sunday in a shirt that everyone in College Station is now desperate for an opportunity to purchase....
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Philly Radio Host Gets All Homophobic In Email Fight With Listener [Updates]
Mike Missanelli is the host of a drive-time sports radio show on Philadelphia radio station 97.5 The Fanatic. His bio page is full of plaudits—"Mike's sports acumen, witty pop-cultural references and overall fun persona are just a few of the many factors that draw listeners to the show and helped hi...
Shirtless Seahawks GM Wears The Championship Belt
This is Seahawks general manager John Schneider doing his best "Drunk Guy Who Has Been at the Party For Way Too Long" impression after his team's Super Bowl victory. ...
Doug McDermott Hits Game-Winner From 25 Feet Out
Doug McDermott, Creighton's do-it-all forward, dropped 39 points on 15-26 shooting against St. John's last night, and none were sweeter than his last three. ...
Chief-On-Chief Violence At The Pro Bowl
The only remotely noteworthy thing to happen during yesterday's Pro Bowl was Derrick Johnson laying a solid hit on Chiefs teammate Jamaal Charles. More than solid—Johnson, named the game's defensive MVP, went helmet-t0-helmet on Charles three weeks after the RB left a playoff game with a concussion....
Mexico's Olympic Skier Is Absolutely Fascinating
Say hello to Prince Hubertus von Hohenlohe, who at age 55 will be the second-oldest winter Olympian in history when he competes (in this mariachi-inspired uniform) in the slalom for Mexico. But there's more to Hubertus than his flashy outfit. There's a reason NBC has dubbed him "The most interesting...
Goalie Fight Breaks Out During Timeout
A good goalie fight should be like a good summer fling: short and passionate. These two AHL goalies brushed against each other at center ice and it was on. For one brief moment, they truly lived. ...
How Greg Jackson Is Changing The Parameters Of Coaching
Last year, we spent a week with Greg Jackson, a top fight trainer, as he and his team prepared four athletes to compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. We were granted unusual behind-the-scenes access so that we could answer a fairly straightforward question: Just what does a great coach do, ...