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Ridiculously Photogenic Running Back Stars In Impossible Photo
I have no idea how Notre Dame running back Cam McDaniel managed to make this face while getting pulled, helmetless, into a dog pile, but I am goddamn impressed that he did. Congratulations, Cam. You are even more photogenic than Ridiculously Photogenic Jiu Jitsu Guy, and you are officially the chill...
Escaped Dog Runs Half-Marathon, Wins Medal, Gets Neutered
Boogie got off his leash Friday night, and the next day decided to join the Evansville half-marathon. He finished in 2:15—better than most of the entered runners—and promptly got sent to an animal shelter for his trouble....
Half-Marathoner Takes Wrong Turn, Wins Marathon
Meredith Fitzmaurice had never run a full marathon in her life. She'd never run more than 20 miles. But she was working up to it, and hoped to use Sunday's half-marathon in Amherstburg, Ontario, as a tuneup. ...
After Trent Richardson, Things Are Looking Up For The Browns
It's an NFL maxim that no position is more replaceable than running back. In the wake of Trent Richardson's shocking trade to Indianapolis, it's worth noting that this Sunday, the Browns won't be playing anyone who has a single rushing yard this year....
Long Jump to Glory
Dig Pat Jordan's 1975 Sports Illustrated profile of Willye White:...
Astros Player Gets First MLB Hit, Then Wanders Off And Gets Tagged Out
Otherwise, Max Stassi's debut with the Astros went quite well....
Sketchy Reports: Gareth Bale To Be Sold For All The Money
According to a variety of dubious reports in unreliable foreign outlets, Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale is actually, really, finally, supposedly about to be sold off to Real Madrid for (at present exchange rates) $145.81 million, with Spurs supposedly then buying up everyone this side of George ...
Bull Runs Will Soon Be Coming To The United States
Americans who want to entertain the risk of possibly getting gored by a bull won't have to travel all the way to Pamplona, Spain anymore. They can now brush with death in their own country!...
After The Fall: The Story Of Zola Budd
From Runner's World, Steven Friedman's 2009 story on Zola Budd:...
The Running Of The Bulls Keeps Happening Despite Shit Like This
A mere 23 people were injured during the most recent running of the bulls, which somehow is still a thing people do. The Associated Press has a gruesome rundown of the misfortunes that befell these silly twats, many of whom collided and bottlenecked at the entrance to the bull ring. Bulls then tramp...
There Is Now Video Of Rex Ryan Escaping A Charging Bull
After photos emerged of the Jets coach taking part the annual Running of the Bulls, it was only a matter of time before video surfaced. Reader John was in Pamplona, and after realizing Ryan was there too, reviewed his footage....
Where's Rex? Photos Of A Terrified Rex Ryan Running With The Bulls
We knew Rex Ryan was in Spain for the running of the bulls, and we knew at least one person over there had claimed to see him in action. Pics of Rex running for his life on the Pamplona streets had yet to surface, however, which was surely disappointing. But lookit! Here they are! Getty Images had t...
Rex Ryan Went Running With The Bulls In Pamplona
We've yet to come across any photos of Rex making like Hemingway at the Fiesta de San Fermin, but the gang at Busted Coverage was first to find proof Rex was there. He even dressed like your tourist uncle for the occasion. BAD TORO!...
Real Life Is Not An Episode Of <em>The Biggest Loser</em>
It is so goddamned humid; I hate everything. Playlist. Let's go....
What If You Could Run Without Feeling Time Or Distance?
This week was a hybrid, both musically and running...ly. I ran outside and inside on the treadmill. I've also mashed up a couple playlists here because I've been making smaller playlists throughout the week instead of one long one like I had been while training for the half-marathon. This is because...
Woman Training For Half-Marathon Didn't Know She Was Pregnant
Odds are, part of the reason Trish Staine's pregnancy took her by surprise was that her husband John had a vasectomy. ...
A Treadmill Is The Vestibule Of Hell: Recovering Fatass Soundtrack
This week was the kind of week that tests even the most capital-R of Runners' dedication to not being a total waste-of-life fatass: it rained a lot and when it wasn't raining it was hotter than Mrs. Reilly tongue-bathing some shrimp vindaloo. Here's a Spotify playlist that assisted in braving the el...
Back On The Pony: Recovering Fatass Soundtrack
I'm saying I got back on the pony because calling what I did "getting back on the horse" is an insult to horses. Anyway, there is a mini-playlist that we will get to for your enjoyment and then next week, I am back on the horse, for real. We don't need this turning into Relapsing Fatass Soundtrack. ...