http://www.yardbarker.com Recent Yardbarker Articles en-us Via @SportsBizMiss Memphis is not close to Times Square in New York so why on earth did the Big East Conference put their welcome Memphis sign there? This move makes little sense and probably cost a lot of money. The Big East is either a genius for doing this or not making the best decision. 2012-02-10 10:53:02 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/memphis_gets_a_welcome_sign_in_times_square/9857542 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/memphis_gets_a_welcome_sign_in_times_square/9857542 Times Square welcomes Memphis to Big East http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/memphis_gets_a_welcome_sign_in_times_square/9857542 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b6aeedc2590a1a24b780ee8135216c68f99e0b3/mini/memphis-welcome.jpg Finally somebody has built a larger-than-life recreation of Lebron James that accurately reflects his super-sized ego! Watch as a south Florida gaming company creates an 18′ foot tall Lebron James statue to honor the “Chosen One” as only a “King” should be honored. Forget putting a Fathead poster on your wall, imagine wowing your guests with this God-like statue of one of the most despised athletes of our time. If Lebron is not your cup of tea, supposedly PrimeTime Themeing is working on a Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade statue as you read this article. Can’t wait! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:33:42 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/larger_than_life_lebron_james_statue/9855655 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/larger_than_life_lebron_james_statue/9855655 Video: 18-foot-tall statue of LeBron built http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/larger_than_life_lebron_james_statue/9855655 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/7/87fd11e850b9335cc32496146bbf1ae929a6342d/mini/lebron-statue.jpg Alistair Overeem is facing charges of assault in Las Vegas for shoving a woman. While this is no laughing matter, Overeem is no stranger to some preplanned TV involving him beating up reporters both male and female. Recently, the #1 contender for the UFC heavyweight title was back on Dutch TV attempting to use 1 hand to undo women’s bras while holding a beer in his other hand. Also, the women were wearing animal masks. No, seriously: 2012-02-10 09:28:25 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/video_alistair_overeem_vs_womens_bras_on_dutch_tv/9855934 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/video_alistair_overeem_vs_womens_bras_on_dutch_tv/9855934 Video: Alistair Overeem takes on women's bras http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/video_alistair_overeem_vs_womens_bras_on_dutch_tv/9855934 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/c/ac16bb70208b67d1b13c57681c056e94cd2a4612/mini/overeem-bra.jpg Don’t forget about the lovely Alex Morgan now that the women’s World Cup isn’t happening. Morgan’s name became well known as the USWNT made it to the World Cup finals before falling to Japan. 2012-02-10 00:55:02 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/alex_morgan_worlds_sexiest_soccer_player_32_pics/9847852 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/alex_morgan_worlds_sexiest_soccer_player_32_pics/9847852 Alex Morgan: world's sexiest soccer player http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/alex_morgan_worlds_sexiest_soccer_player_32_pics/9847852 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/4/548df78c4534ffefaddda8afedebee178658f993/mini/Alex-Morgan-1.jpg Russ straight Mortal Kombat’s this dunk over most of the Sacramento Kings defense. I’m still sticking with Russ being a top 3 guard in the NBA. Between him, Harden and KD I can easily see three championships in the next 7 years. (LeBron will be gone by then) Click here to view the embedded video. via The Daily Thunder Article found on: Cosby Sweaters 2012-02-10 00:25:03 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/russell_westbrook_is_a_decent_finisher/9853474 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/russell_westbrook_is_a_decent_finisher/9853474 Video: Westbrook's jam on the Kings http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/russell_westbrook_is_a_decent_finisher/9853474 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/b/8b80f15add985948e2a4fb317dd10d10c92ce562/mini/westbrook.jpg Both Scott Hartnell and Dion Phaneuf received 5 for fighting and Hartnell also was given 2 for slashing. 2012-02-09 23:49:23 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/video_hartnell_celebrates_a_goal_with_a_fight/9850480 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/video_hartnell_celebrates_a_goal_with_a_fight/9850480 Video: Scott Hartnell fights after scoring goal http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/video_hartnell_celebrates_a_goal_with_a_fight/9850480 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/3/43127a22ede49857ecb37bc710458a4fb48dd1d3/mini/hartnell.jpg We’re only days away from the official start to spring training and while pitchers and catchers get ready to report, there are a few former stars still looking for work. The last I heard of Vladimir Guerrero, he was holding out for a $5 million dollar contract. At this point, he might want to start considering all offers. Vlad the Impaler has become more like Vlad the flailer in recent years, continuing to swing at pitches well outside the strike-zone with alarming frequency, while taking very few walks. At least in the past Vlad would draw a healthy amount of base on balls, but his walk rate hasn’t risen above 5.5 percent since 2008. Last season he took only 17 unintentional walks, his lowest total in any season in which he played in at least 145 games. However, more alarming that anything else was his drop in power. He finished 2011 with a .416 SLG, the lowest of his career. The way he hobbles around the playing field, a symptom of having one leg that is slightly lo... 2012-02-09 23:02:51 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/the_bitter_end_former_mlb_stars_face_unwanted_retirement/9846520 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/the_bitter_end_former_mlb_stars_face_unwanted_retirement/9846520 Former MLB stars facing unwanted retirement http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/the_bitter_end_former_mlb_stars_face_unwanted_retirement/9846520 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/22d3a187d0a4566bdb48ed0b4e720f7874a8f5ac/mini/guerrero.jpg Turkish soccer club Samsunspor can consider themselves some of the luckiest folks after their team bus was struck by a train on Tuesday night.   The Turkish club was on its way home following a match against another top-tier Turkish team, Kardemir Karabükspor when their team bus was struck on the rear by a passing train.    Twenty-three-year-old defender Hakan Arslan and 24-year-old midfielder Serdar Özkan were injured in the accident, according to Today’s Zaman. The bus driver spoke to the media regarding the accident: Speaking to the press, bus driver Recep Terzi said there was no sign of an oncoming train at the railroad crossing where the accident occurred. He said he stepped on the gas at the last moment, preventing a worse collision. Terzi said that while entering the city, he had to cross over a grade crossing where trains pass and added: “It was midnight. The ramps were up when I was about to cross. While slowly crossing, I realized a train was ap... 2012-02-09 22:20:14 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/turkish_soccer_club_team_bus_gets_hit_by_slow_moving_train_all_survive_video/9848224 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/turkish_soccer_club_team_bus_gets_hit_by_slow_moving_train_all_survive_video/9848224 Video: Turkish soccer team's bus hit by train http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/turkish_soccer_club_team_bus_gets_hit_by_slow_moving_train_all_survive_video/9848224 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/d/2dd4d7f20f240131ab77ab94f85cdaebbdc5da33/mini/bus-train.jpg It looks like the Boston Celtics have officially “jumped the shark” after performing these Harlem Globetrotter antics. Watch as Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo show off their long-snapping abilities after securing the opening tip off against the Lakers. You have got to hand it to the boys from Beantown for making a relatively boring play totally awesome! Now if they could only figure out how to get younger… 2012-02-09 21:51:48 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/kg_rondo_bust_out_some_harlem_globetrotter_antics/9851377 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/kg_rondo_bust_out_some_harlem_globetrotter_antics/9851377 Video: K.G. snaps ball to Rondo after opening tip http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/kg_rondo_bust_out_some_harlem_globetrotter_antics/9851377 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/3/b364758bce689f63e6c1692a5cce00a97323615c/mini/kg-rondo.jpg For weeks now, the Cardinals have been pushing the ability to bid on the delivery of Valentine’s Day flowers from Fredbird. You know, because nothing says true love like hand-delivered roses from another man dressed in a pantless, over-sized bird costume. Nevertheless, the Cardinals established five auctions to bid on these special delivery services throughout [...] Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:52:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/more_st_louis_mascots_delivering_valentines_day_flowers_ugh/9851311 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/more_st_louis_mascots_delivering_valentines_day_flowers_ugh/9851311 Rams mascot delivers Valentine's Day flowers http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/more_st_louis_mascots_delivering_valentines_day_flowers_ugh/9851311 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/7/e76aa5e546b6f021d6f979ee0ef925db59ba00d0/mini/rams-rampage-flowers.jpg We think we’ll call this a sob story. Some poor sap is trying the sell a game-worn Josh Hamilton (your 2011 AL MVP!) jersey to pay off a student loan debt. The price: $37,103.70, which is also what someone owes the federal government for their student loan payment. The auction is happening on eBay and in addition to the photos of the jersey and description, there’s also a copy of this bill. First, let’s get to the awesome jersey. It was worn on Jackie Robinson Day when the Rangers played the New York Yankees. It’s signed by the Texas Rangers outfielder and he also added some Biblical mumbo jumbo (1 Peter 2:24). What pretty much sucks is Hamilton broke his arm two days prior, so all he did was sit on the bench in this particular jersey. Here’s where things get a little weird. As we mentioned, the seller is trying to make a buck off the jersey in order to repay some student loan debt. This is from the item description. Im trying to help get some st... 2012-02-09 20:16:20 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/can_37k_student_loan_be_paid_off_via_josh_hamilton_jersey_on_ebay/9847951 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/can_37k_student_loan_be_paid_off_via_josh_hamilton_jersey_on_ebay/9847951 eBay auction: Josh Hamilton jersey for $37K http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/can_37k_student_loan_be_paid_off_via_josh_hamilton_jersey_on_ebay/9847951 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/8/a81d1d9099901bd258310d6e1b8c871e33281331/mini/hamilton-jersey.jpg 2012-02-09 19:48:19 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/video_golfer_ken_duke_shows_off_his_dance_movesmakes_everyone_uncomfortable/9846955 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/video_golfer_ken_duke_shows_off_his_dance_movesmakes_everyone_uncomfortable/9846955 Video: Ken Duke busts a move after holing out http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/video_golfer_ken_duke_shows_off_his_dance_movesmakes_everyone_uncomfortable/9846955 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/4/9412b09525fcaef3ef44deed9473066370b9f6c1/mini/ken-duke-dancing.jpg For the price of $10,000, one lucky person may win an auction to become an actual character in the next edition of the Madden NFL video game. Charity Buzz is currently running an auction that ends Thursday at 4pm EST. The winning bidder will be able to create a character that will be included in the Madden NFL 13 video game. The winner will be able to choose the character’s name, height, weight, age, skin tone, hair color/length, accessories (visors/wristbands) and college. They will also be able to specify what type of attributes the player will have. The bidding began at $1,500 but did not meet its reserve price of $9,999.00, so it went back on the auction block. Someone bid $10,000 last Wednesday morning and is the current leader. The proceeds will benefit ACLU of Southern California. In case you’re unsure how big of a deal having a Madden character is, allow me to explain. Some NFL players use the video game to scout opponents. Others bet mortgage payments on the game. One even threatened to boycott the game because his ratings were too low. Yeah, this is a big deal. Let’s just hope the winning bidder doesn’t suffer from the infamous Madden Curse. 2012-02-09 18:26:00 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/charity_auction_lets_winning_bidder_be_character_in_madden_video_game/9832303 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/charity_auction_lets_winning_bidder_be_character_in_madden_video_game/9832303 Auction lets winner be character in Madden http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/charity_auction_lets_winning_bidder_be_character_in_madden_video_game/9832303 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/7/97d1d1b1fd09af01f2ef8210d697eadbdb7eb6e8/mini/madden.jpg Kind of dumb, but kind of funny at the same time. I'm just surprised it took this long, Gronk is the king of all meatheads. http://twitter.com/TheNosebleeds 2012-02-09 18:09:22 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/gronk_gets_the_jersey_shore_treatment/9845155 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/gronk_gets_the_jersey_shore_treatment/9845155 Gronkowski gets the Jersey Shore treatment http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/gronk_gets_the_jersey_shore_treatment/9845155 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/0/f0ddef73e4dd7e18bb3b64b00efe225f504166be/mini/gronk.jpg And her explanation makes about as much sense as screaming out “Sanchez!” when asked what Giants player she was hoping to see… That makes total sense, in an illogical, non-sensical sort of way. Good thing they’re both hot, as attractive women are usually given a pass on matters such as these. I can actually buy the idea that she didn’t realize what she was saying when she yelled out Mark Sanchez’s name, given her hair color, the fact that she had her roommate on her shoulders, alcohol was probably involved, and she was just caught up in the moment, because that can happen to anybody. But claiming to like every team of every sport? Even the news anchors had to laugh at that ridiculous remark. [via The Green Room] 2012-02-09 17:46:43 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/sanchez_girl_from_giants_victory_parade_explains_why_she_said_what_she_said/9840715 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/sanchez_girl_from_giants_victory_parade_explains_why_she_said_what_she_said/9840715 'Sanchez!' parade girl explains blonde moment http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/sanchez_girl_from_giants_victory_parade_explains_why_she_said_what_she_said/9840715 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/8/a8420308adcb0742f7e96c9ff34be9d11d9ef98a/mini/sanchez.jpg NCAA Basketball Rivalry Week started off with two huge games: Georgetown vs. Syracuse and Duke vs. UNC. While both games came down to the wire, the Orange and the Blue Devils earned bragging rights... [[ Read More ]] 2012-02-09 16:51:27 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/the_cheerleaders_of_2012_ncaa_basketball_rivalry_week/9846817 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/the_cheerleaders_of_2012_ncaa_basketball_rivalry_week/9846817 Gallery: Cheerleaders of rivalry week http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/the_cheerleaders_of_2012_ncaa_basketball_rivalry_week/9846817 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/3/73a242b92aea99f00a1f5d96bdbc16ae05f1b7c2/mini/cheer.jpg There were a multitude of interesting contracts handed out this offseason, from big names like Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder, and Jose Reyes, to the mid-range starters like CJ Wilson and Mark Buerhle, to the lower level guys like Willie Bloomquist and Alex Gonzalez. Some of these contracts are going to affect their teams for more than just the 2012 season, though. Some will shape franchises for years to come. Here are five contracts signed this offseason that will shape their franchises past this season, in multiple ways. 1. Albert Pujols, Angels. 10 years, $240 million.The Pujols signing by the Angels does more than improve the team on the field, it absolutely transforms them off the field. Pujols is probably the biggest baseball star in LA now, and I'd wager that he's behind only Kobe Bryant on the hierarchy of LA athletes. In addition to the ten year contract, there is also a ten year contract for personal services for Pujols after his player contract expires. Not only is Pu... 2012-02-09 16:03:08 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/five_contracts_that_will_shape_franchises_past_2012/9843154 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/five_contracts_that_will_shape_franchises_past_2012/9843154 Five contracts that will shape teams past 2012 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/five_contracts_that_will_shape_franchises_past_2012/9843154 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/b/7b55055a2f83b9f3e65e3f42f7250ba5d48ecb4c/mini/pujols.jpg Flying around a tight corner at an estimated 80 mph, rally driver George Miedecke, a NASCAR driver who was racing his father’s classic 1970 Ford Capri Perana only because of his old man’s back injury, flew off a cliff and crashed into the water after being unable to navigate the curve. Miedecke’s father, Andrew, a [...] 2012-02-09 15:18:11 http://network.yardbarker.com/nascar/article_external/rally_driver_careens_off_cliff_crashes_dads_classic_car_during_race_video/9840973 http://network.yardbarker.com/nascar/article_external/rally_driver_careens_off_cliff_crashes_dads_classic_car_during_race_video/9840973 Video: Rally driver careens off cliff into river http://www.yardbarker.com/nascar/articles/rally_driver_careens_off_cliff_crashes_dads_classic_car_during_race_video/9840973 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/f/7fb93a7d07173943276bd84dd7f1b6f0701d2d79/mini/rally.jpg They strike fear in opponents. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:22 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/the_most_intimidating_players_in_the_nfl/9845536 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/the_most_intimidating_players_in_the_nfl/9845536 The 10 most intimidating players in the NFL http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/the_most_intimidating_players_in_the_nfl/9845536 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/1/f165f49fe4603094bf8368c1a2c70d4e95c59ed1/mini/ray-lewis.jpg 2012-02-09 14:33:35 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/video_cheerleading_coach_goes_on_epic_rantcalls_girls_highfalutin_heifers/9840862 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/video_cheerleading_coach_goes_on_epic_rantcalls_girls_highfalutin_heifers/9840862 Cheerleading coach's epic rant caught on tape http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/video_cheerleading_coach_goes_on_epic_rantcalls_girls_highfalutin_heifers/9840862 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/1/21a1e91f5eaaffd3ab03dd16cab1357a2e3bfa12/mini/coach-rant.jpg Hey, remember last February when Charlie Sheen screened "Major League" for some of his All-Star baseball buddies?Well, according to TMZ, the actor was at it again this past Sunday, hosting a Hall of Fame-caliber SuperBowl party. Sheen hosted the bash at his Beverly Hills mansion and the stars came out in droves...including MLB Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, who was greeted with a big fat Super Bowl kiss on his face.Other guests included L.A. Dodgers player James Loney and ex-MLB superstars Kenny Lofton and Todd Zeile. Kate Walsh was there too, along with rocker Matt Sorum, Jon Lovitz, Jeff Ross and Charlie's BFF Tony Todd. Apparently, Sheen spent most of the night talking baseball with Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan. I guess former Guns N' Roses drummer Sorum's tales of drugs and debauchery pale in comparison to the "Big Red Machine".Been there, done that perhaps?And with all due respect to the guests, I'd be more apt to say that the "... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:34:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/charlie_sheens_hall_of_fame_superbowl_party/9835552 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/charlie_sheens_hall_of_fame_superbowl_party/9835552 Joe Morgan, at Charlie Sheen's SB party? http://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/charlie_sheens_hall_of_fame_superbowl_party/9835552 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/1/311e77b96fe9d9847df0998c244c9aad63866ad1/mini/joe-morgan-sheen.jpg Jeremy Lin went to Harvard. Landry Fields attended Stanford. Now they are teammates on the New York Knicks. And when they get together for a convoluted handshake, they let their Neo Maxi Zoom Dweebie Freak Flag fly! Seriously, that is some handshake. I swear I saw Lewis Skolnick and Gilbert Lowe do the exact same [...] Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:55:18 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/jeremy_lin_and_landry_fields_engage_in_dweebiest_handshake_ever_video/9842521 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/jeremy_lin_and_landry_fields_engage_in_dweebiest_handshake_ever_video/9842521 Lin, Fields show off new geeky handshake http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/jeremy_lin_and_landry_fields_engage_in_dweebiest_handshake_ever_video/9842521 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/e/8e902f2b6cb44cbcb85a14347b6593877bb4d8c9/mini/nerds.jpg University of Alberta break world record for the largest dodgeball game, again! #CrazyassCanadians Link to full story here. PhotoBlog - University of Alberta break world record for the largest dodgeball game, again! 2012-02-09 12:15:41 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/largest_dodgeball_game_guinness_book_of_records/9839866 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/largest_dodgeball_game_guinness_book_of_records/9839866 U. of Alberta's World Record dodgeball game http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/largest_dodgeball_game_guinness_book_of_records/9839866 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/f/ef81820c2271728e10470734fd3ea004331dd8c3/mini/pb-120203-dodgeball-827p.photoblog900.jpg Giants star Victor Cruz is EVERYWHERE. The receiver kicked off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Wednesday by cutting the ribbon outside the tents at Lincoln Center. “It’s an honor to be here to help kick off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York,” said Cruz. “It’s been quite an incredible week for the City—our Super Bowl win, the great homecoming parade, [...] 2012-02-09 11:22:13 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/giants_star_victor_cruz_kicks_off_fashion_week_in_new_york/9840760 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/giants_star_victor_cruz_kicks_off_fashion_week_in_new_york/9840760 Victor Cruz kicks off Fashion Week in NYC http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/giants_star_victor_cruz_kicks_off_fashion_week_in_new_york/9840760 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/3/5373afc39371d3610048ae77b432cc9014d2a4f9/mini/Victor-Cruz-300x225.jpg Deadspin.com has obtained pictures of heavy artillery that sat high above the field at Lucas Oil Stadium before and during the Super Bowl. I supposed it's a necessity with the crazy fools that are out there, but it's quite intimidating nonetheless. Does anyone else think it's weird that the people within arms length of these guns felt the need to take pictures of them?According to Business Insider:"An Indianapolis SWAT team member manning a custom built Remington M700 in a XLR Industries chassis, sitting atop an Alamo Four Star DCLW shooting tripod."U.S. Tactical Supply posted on their Facebook page:"The stadium was not yet open when the pics were taken and the rifle never had a round in it that day. ONLY Binoculars were used for observation during the game and NOT the rifle!! It was only put into position to get the pictures of the form fit and function of the DCLW Tripod." Which begs the question, what if it needed to be used? 2012-02-09 10:57:15 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/snipers_watched_super_bowl_from_the_catwalk/9840427 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/snipers_watched_super_bowl_from_the_catwalk/9840427 Photos: Snipers were on-hand at Super Bowl http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/snipers_watched_super_bowl_from_the_catwalk/9840427 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/2/126dfa5755ee94edb9347337f15961ff8c5eb08b/mini/snipers.jpg Now that is one piece of North Carolina basketball history right there. Fittingly, given it is a piece of North Carolina basketball history, the letter from then-Tar Heels head coach Dean Smith to Mr. and Mrs. James Jordan and Michael is housed at the Carolina Basketball Museum, where such relics should be placed. A pic [...] Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:05:47 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/cool_dean_smiths_recruiting_letter_to_michael_jordan_circa_sept_30_1980_pic/9828151 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/cool_dean_smiths_recruiting_letter_to_michael_jordan_circa_sept_30_1980_pic/9828151 Dean Smith's recruiting letter to Michael Jordan http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/cool_dean_smiths_recruiting_letter_to_michael_jordan_circa_sept_30_1980_pic/9828151 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/2/429c92eeba0fc8e78a305985f58ef67f3e5ecefb/mini/unc.jpg The Lombardi Trophy is the most coveted honor in all of sports. The sheer brutality and physical demands of an NFL season make it that much sweeter when a team finally reaches their ultimate goal. All the hard work culminates in that all-glorious moment when one team is left standing victorious. Arms raised; confetti raining down from the sky; their prize hoisted in the air as it glistens in the midst of the stadium lights. They are at the top of their sport. And who’s the person most likely responsible for leading them there? The one who holds the ball - and therefore the fate of the team - in his hands. The hero, who despite all the odds stacked against him, drives his troops down the field in one of the most magnificent performances of his career - a drive that will forever immortalize him and solidify his place among the all-time greats… The quarterback. Some of the best to play the game have secured their place in eternal football glory by leading their team to the Promised La... 2012-02-09 02:47:05 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/the_five_worst_qbs_to_ever_win_a_super_bowl/9826618 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/the_five_worst_qbs_to_ever_win_a_super_bowl/9826618 Five worst QBs to win a Super Bowl http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/the_five_worst_qbs_to_ever_win_a_super_bowl/9826618 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/e/1e40ff279b2c80a471c9155a72fe33c153e57423/mini/dilf.jpg Since his Atlanta Thrashers moved back to Winnipeg, Lil Jon has been a man devoid of a hockey team. The pain in his heart seems to have subsided, as the rapper was seen hanging out with a different team, the Montreal Canadiens. Lil Jon was seen with the Canadiens Tuesday night before Montreal's 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The rapper seemed to have a blast chilling with the likes of P.K. Subban and Rene Bourque, and even found his way to their bench. Here are a few photos of Lil Jon's Montreal adventure. Photo via Twitter/@PKSubban1 Photo via Twitter/@rbourque17... 2012-02-09 00:38:37 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/rapper_lil_jon_hangs_out_with_montreal_canadiens_poses_with_pk_subban_and_rene_bourque_photos/9826624 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/rapper_lil_jon_hangs_out_with_montreal_canadiens_poses_with_pk_subban_and_rene_bourque_photos/9826624 Rapper Lil Jon hangs with Canadiens http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/rapper_lil_jon_hangs_out_with_montreal_canadiens_poses_with_pk_subban_and_rene_bourque_photos/9826624 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/4/c4fd7376e429b0cbdaf29ca380776494984a9576/mini/mont.jpg The North Carolina vs Duke game is always pretty exciting because the two teams have such a great rivalry, so was this ending any more exciting? Maybe a little because Austin Rivers, son of Celtics’ head coach Doc Rivers, was playing for Duke and was putting up 3 pointers from all over the court. Rivers finished the game 6 for … Continue reading … 2012-02-08 23:49:51 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/video_austin_rivers_hits_3_to_push_duke_past_north_carolina/9835366 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/video_austin_rivers_hits_3_to_push_duke_past_north_carolina/9835366 Video: Austin Rivers beats UNC at buzzer http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/video_austin_rivers_hits_3_to_push_duke_past_north_carolina/9835366 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/d/bd59a66c0d3671ecdc9581b06a9e6d05e81cec86/mini/pile.jpg And the Linsanity continues. During the New York Knicks big win over the Washington Wizards tonight, led by Jeremy Lin's 23 points and ten assists, the Harvard grad crossovered John Wall to take it home for the dunk.Take a look:I swear, this kid is gonna be a bigger hit than what Tim Tebow was in the NFL. ----Written by Josh Dhani, Founder (Archive/RSS) Josh has been writing since 2009 and founded FootBasket in April 2009. He also owns the website, Hardcourt Mayhem. For a full bio, check out JoshDhani.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoshDhani 2012-02-08 22:25:44 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/jeremy_lin_crossovers_john_wall_throws_down_the_dunk/9834022 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/jeremy_lin_crossovers_john_wall_throws_down_the_dunk/9834022 Video: Lin crosses over Wall, throws it down http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/jeremy_lin_crossovers_john_wall_throws_down_the_dunk/9834022 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/1/b1f6bc861ef6334f45b465be9471b9d226c7da2b/mini/Lin.jpg