FOOT IN MOUTH DISEASE

Serena's comments raise eyebrows

Serena Williams was recently asked about the Stuebenville, Ohio rape case and made some strange comments that seem to blame the victim in the case. 

POLICE BLOTTER

Hernandez questioned by police

Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was reportedly questioned by police in regards to a homicide case, though he is not considered a suspect in the murder.

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MONEY AIN'T A THING

Revis pays Barron big money for 24

Darrelle Revis really wanted to wear number twenty-four and put his money where his mouth is paying new teammate, Mark Barron, a king's ransom. 

HOW DOES HE REALLY FEEL?

Biogenesis source savages MLB

Porter Fischer, the man who turned over records from the Biogenesis clinic to the media, called the people running Major League Baseball "the biggest scumbags on Earth."

BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING

NFL to have full-time female official?

After she completes the NFL's officiating development program, Sarah Thomas could become the league's first permanent female official, possibly as soon as 2014.

WALKING AWAY

Report: Clippers-Celtics deal a no-go

A deal between the Clippers and Celtics that would deliver head coach Doc Rivers and veteran Kevin Garnett to Los Angeles reportedly is no longer a possibility.

HIGH PRAISE

NFL GM: Sky's the limit for Manziel

An unnamed general manager of an NFL team believes that Johnny Manziel will be a better quarterback than Andrew Luck, RG3 and Russell Wilson.

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ACCEPTED IT

Ian Kennedy drops suspension appeal

Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy has dropped his appeal of the 10-game suspension imposed due to his role in last Tuesday’s brawl with the Dodgers.

PERSONA NON GRATA

Flo Rida's manager banned from arena?

Lee “Freezy” Prince, who was asked to leave a game during the Eastern Conference Finals, claims he's banned from AmericanAirlines Arena for the rest of the Finals.

JUST FOR KICKS

NFL team wanted to try out Beckham?

According to reports, David Beckham was recently contacted by an NFL scout, apparently because an NFL team wanted to offer him a tryout as a placekicker.

CHEERS

Jim Leyland cracks joke about booze

Tigers skipper Jim Leyland made a joke about his affinity for certain alcoholic beverages while praising Orioles third baseman Manny Machado.

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BAD JOKE?

Lolo angers bobsled teammates

Lolo Jones recently posted a Vine where she complained about the small earnings she received for the bobsledding season. Predictably, it didn't sit well with other members of the US Bobsled community.

TOUGHNESS DEFINED

Report: Wade has chronic arthritis

Dwyane Wade's knees have been giving him problems for quite some time now, and a surgeon has reported another ailment on top of the bone bruise he is already suffering in one knee.

BALLS IN YOUR COURT

World Peace has Howard by the ...

The summer of our Dwightmare will begin soon, but Metta World Peace doesn't think he'll leave the Lakers. World Peace explains that the prize free agent won't leave since he has Howard by the ... uh ... man parts.

PASS THE BUCKS

Monta Ellis opts out of contract

As expected, you can go and add Monta Ellis to the list of this season's big-time NBA free agents. 

DON'T GO THERE

Station apologizes for Gleason joke

A radio station in Atlanta has issued a mea culpa after two of its hosts made fun of former NFL player Steve Gleason, who has been battling ALS over the last few years. 

UPDATE The station has now fired the two hosts.

MY BAD

Chad Johnson released from jail

After serving only seven days of his 30-day jail sentence, Chad Johnson was granted an immediate release after issuing an apology to Judge Kathleen McHugh.

'DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?'

Gator to bouncer: 'I am Antonio!'

Gators linebacker Antonio Morrison was arrested for allegedly punching a bouncer during an altercation after playing the "Do you know who I am?" card.

NEVER SAY NEVER

Driver would return to Packers if asked

Donald Driver, who retired four months ago, said he would end his retirement and return to play for the Green Bay Packers if the team asked.

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Ex-wife: Iverson abducted his kids

Allen Iverson's ex-wife Tawanna alleged in court documents that the former NBA star has not returned his five children after he took them on a vacation.

GOOD NEWS

Alex Cobb released from hospital

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb was released from the hospital on Sunday, less than 24 hours after he was struck in the head by a line drive.

NOW THAT IS GROSS

Sewage backup in Oakland stadium

The Mariners and Athletics were exposed to a sewage backup Sunday in Oakland, forcing both teams to flee their locker rooms.

TOOK 'EM LONG ENOUGH

Wil Myers gets the call

Wil Myers was involved in one of baseball's biggest offseason trades and fans will finally get to see him in major league action as he's been called up by the Rays.


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