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The Story Of Two Guys Who Got Locked In At Camden Yards And Lived Out Every Fan's Dream
A few years ago, two men went to an Orioles game at Camden Yards. The game withstood a prolonged rain delay but was eventually postponed. Somehow, through hours of drink and delirium, our two heroes were locked in the gorgeous stadium by themselves during a torrential downpour. The story of what the...
Nine Chinese Figure Skaters May Not Be The Age China Said They Were
After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the IOC launched an investigation into the ages of China's women's gymnastics team, because it seemed very possible that a few members were not women at all, but actually pre-adolescent girls. The '08 gymnasts were eventually cleared, but it came out that a '00 Olymp...
Treat Yourself To The Motherlode Of Historic Shot Videos
Remember Hoopism's on-demand visualization of every slam dunk contest attempt? Well, they've done it again, this time for 65 of the greatest shots in NBA history. More like Hoopgasm, am I right? [Hoopism]...
Big Baby Davis Would Like To Have This Fast Break Back
Your morning roundup for Feb. 14, the day A.J. stole Philadelphia's heart forever....
St. Louis Wonders Whether Albert Pujols Is Worth 1.3 Million Common Folk
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch asks an interesting question in today's paper: Is Albert Pujols worth the biggest contract in baseball history?...
The NHL Doesn't Seem To Think The Islanders Can Control Their Players
Your morning roundup for Feb. 13, a day in which a Supreme Court justice prepares to celebrate five years of playing mum at work....
UConn Booster Goes Crawling Back To The Place That Loves His Money
University of Connecticut Board of Trustees Chairman Larry McHugh announced last night that the academic institution has reached detente with booster Robert G. Burton....
Here's Video Of Wayne Rooney's Brilliant Goal For Manchester United Today
The English Premier League match between first-place Manchester United and third-place Manchester City was tied at 1 in the 78th minute ... until cheeky boy Wayne Rooney fielded a pass from Nani roughly 10 yards from goal. His upper-corner, overhead-kick game-winner was the stuff of highlight lege...
Here's A College Basketball Open Thread
Yes, Syracuse/Louisville and Kentucky/Vanderbilt are already underway. Good Top 25 matchups, for sure. But Ohio State/Wisconsin and Pittsburgh/Villianova are coming up (2 p.m. and 9 p.m., respectively), and since they're Top 14 matchups, they get open-thread timing priority....
The Cleveland Cavaliers Are On A One-Game Winning Streak
Your morning roundup for Feb. 12, the day Mars-commute impregnating became a non-starter in the name of continuing the colony....
Annoying Boston Person Heckles Lakers From Dorm Window
The Lakers held their practice in the gym at Emerson College. As they boarded the team bus, this shining example of America's future made sure to let them know exactly how he feels about them. Warning: Boston accent ahoy....
Everyone's Talking About Harry Baals
The Fort Wayne city government is renaming its government center, and its residents have demonstrated an overwhelming preference to honor former mayor Harry Baals (now pronounced bales). This is making for some excellent TV news reports, all compiled above....
Rays' Spring Training Stadium Infested By Bats, Covered In Bat Shit
Alternate headline: Bats! Bats! Oh God So Many Bats! Exterminators say they'll have the situation under control by the start of Spring Training games, but their solution amounts to building a big house just for the bats just outside the stadium. I hope they release the bats for game-winning home run...
Isles Goon Runs Business More Successful Than His Own Team
Zenon Konopka, who leads the NHL in penalty minutes this year, is a grapeseed oil magnate. He makes and sells wine, too. Then, presumably, Sandis Ozolinsh drinks it. [AmEx Open Forum]...
From Bleacher Report To ProFootballTalk: A Brett Favre Non-Rumor Goes National
We've gotten the emails too: "Bret Favre to join Dancing With The Stars?" We ignored them until PFT posted the rumors early this morning. As fascinating as that would be, the tale of how the rumor made it this far is an even better story....
Ray Allen Humbly Breaks The NBA's 3-Point Record
Last night, Ray Allen made the 2,561st three-pointer of his professional career in a 92-86 loss to the Lakers and gave Reggie Miller a hug. He did this, as he reportedly does everything else in his life, quite humbly. Even if it is true that all 2,562 of those three-pointers (he knocked down another...
Pat Burrell Is The Machine. Fact.
In a post titled "Pat Burrell Says Hello!," BarStool Sports has seemingly put to rest any questions about the identity of Brian Wilson's special gimp-gear-laden pal, affectionately called The Machine....
Having A Heart Attack? Call Up Sports Talk Radio
Very devoted listener "Smokey" wouldn't let a little myocardial infarction stop him from calling in to Paul Finebaum's show this afternoon. He even got the ER nurse to confirm, as if we'd think he was any weirder for making this up....
Kobe Bryant Sees Laker Fans Everywhere — Even In Boston
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: why Kobe doesn't get hassled in the Hub....
Holland’s Wesley Sneijder Scores A Pretty Goal Against Austria
Go on, admit it — you thought the international break for a load of pointless friendlies would be about as much fun as watching beige paint evaporate, didn't you? Well, to be honest, so did The Spoiler....