http://www.yardbarker.com Recent Yardbarker Articles en-us As you can probably already tell from the games that have been played, there are few things more exciting to watch than good NBA Playoff basketball. Ironically, one of those things might be the... [[ Read More ]] Tue, 15 May 2012 17:33:33 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/dancers_of_the_nba_conference_semi_finals/10798847 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/dancers_of_the_nba_conference_semi_finals/10798847 Gallery: Dance teams of the NBA Conference semifinals http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/dancers_of_the_nba_conference_semi_finals/10798847 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/d/6dd5cc14e6386de68b087bcec01359064cc8fd94/mini/dancers.jpg Three flights of stairs separate me from my mailbox, so I have plenty of time to ponder the world’s greatest mysteries in transit. On one of these jaunts I was thinking, “When was the last time I actually mailed something? Sure I get mail, but when was the last time I actually put a stamp on an envelope and physically mailed something?” Bills? I pay online. Letters to pals? Come on, email. Greeting cards? I have engreet do it. No wonder post offices across the country are under threat. And while I grieve for the postmen and women, they aren’t the real victims. The truly aggrieved are stamps. Yup, stamps. I know I’m not the only one who collected stamps as a kid. Doesn’t mean I was a stamp nerd. It was just some common ground for a kid and a dad. (I was probably a stamp nerd.) But I had books of them. And being a sports fan, I always tried to make sure I had most of the stamps athletes featured on. In 1981, golf legends Bobby Jones and Babe Z... Tue, 15 May 2012 13:44:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/top_10_athlete_stamps_in_us_postal_history/10792217 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/top_10_athlete_stamps_in_us_postal_history/10792217 The best athlete stamps in U.S. Postal history http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/top_10_athlete_stamps_in_us_postal_history/10792217 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/c/2c831f1ce2c30e5030ffa73c88c1b6ba9c1881b9/mini/halas.jpg Mon, 14 May 2012 17:32:58 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/10_nfl_quarterback_battles_for_2012_seasonincluding_tim_tebow_vs_mark_sanchez/10790573 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/10_nfl_quarterback_battles_for_2012_seasonincluding_tim_tebow_vs_mark_sanchez/10790573 10 NFL QB battles for the 2012 season http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/10_nfl_quarterback_battles_for_2012_seasonincluding_tim_tebow_vs_mark_sanchez/10790573 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/c/bc9618c6371fc7255b00fe8cb1818945ede0e3c2/mini/tebow.jpg . [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Mon, 14 May 2012 14:31:02 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/ranking_head_coaches_of_the_sec/10788683 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/ranking_head_coaches_of_the_sec/10788683 Ranking the coaches of the SEC http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/ranking_head_coaches_of_the_sec/10788683 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/4/5498293f30dba434c7c2d729cc6627dce5a0198d/mini/saban.jpg You know about the Mannings, the Earnhardts, the Griffeys, and the Andrettis. You’re probably familiar with Calvin and Grant Hill and Bobby and Brett Hull. These are just a few of the great father-son combos we’ve seen at the highest levels of sport. But sometimes the athletic talents and passions come from the other side of the family. With Mother’s Day coming up, let’s celebrate the moms who have been successful athletes at the professional or international level and have passed on their gifts and love of sports to their sons and/or daughters. Here are five mothers from the world of sports whose kids were blessed with mom’s athletic gifts. * * * * * Pam and JaVale McGee We know JaVale McGee for mastering the art of goal-tending, running back on defense while his team is still on offense, and (more recently) for being a very productive post player for a Denver Nuggets team that just pushed the Lakers to a seventh game in the first round of t... Fri, 11 May 2012 14:39:42 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/mothers_day_sports_special_5_athlete_moms_with_athlete_kids/10769264 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/mothers_day_sports_special_5_athlete_moms_with_athlete_kids/10769264 Five athlete moms who had athlete kids http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/mothers_day_sports_special_5_athlete_moms_with_athlete_kids/10769264 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/6/f6571b3a9386ccf136b793a92f1825bd6159f6b3/mini/mcgee.jpg To the winner goes the spoils. Fri, 11 May 2012 14:20:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/the_11_best_game_winning_shots_in_nba_playoff_history/10769501 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/the_11_best_game_winning_shots_in_nba_playoff_history/10769501 The 11 best game-winners in NBA playoff history http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/the_11_best_game_winning_shots_in_nba_playoff_history/10769501 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/2/b24e474d57c8e0e02a945a29c4ab455fc36f577a/mini/jordan.jpg Fri, 11 May 2012 14:07:25 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/7_of_the_most_mentally_unstable_mma_fighters/10768439 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/7_of_the_most_mentally_unstable_mma_fighters/10768439 The seven craziest MMA fighters http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/7_of_the_most_mentally_unstable_mma_fighters/10768439 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/a/faa8d6c14ae4001d1b4ead24c2b9eedafa437f3b/mini/fighter.jpg Tulsa, OK -- The Bikini Hockey League is holding a casting call for the filming of a realty show pilot. Press release follows. Time is Now for Bikini Hockey Tulsa, Okla. - The idea of a bikini... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com Fri, 11 May 2012 13:58:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/stanley_cups_the_bikini_hockey_league_needs_you_ladies/10768112 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/stanley_cups_the_bikini_hockey_league_needs_you_ladies/10768112 Ladies, the Bikini Hockey League needs your help http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/stanley_cups_the_bikini_hockey_league_needs_you_ladies/10768112 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/4/e4fece63395e2626adee9b59a31ba2416f34b1ea/mini/lhl.jpg The 2012 Summer Olympic Game are almost here. I always forget about the Olympic games until about two weeks before they actually start, but this year I can’t get them out of my mind. Whether it’s Michael Phelps trying to win more gold, or Alex Morgan playing soccer, I can’t wait for the 2012 Olympics. The 2008 Beijing Games were the best I ever witnessed. When I was watching Michael Phelps take over the world, the Men’s Basketball team, and the Women’s Gymnastics team, I was cheering my country on. However, the one team that struck my heart the most was the Women’s Gymnastics team. Not only did I want them to beat the China because they were using 11-year old girls, but a lot of them were so adorable. And luckily for us, at least two of the girls will be returning to London, including the girl I crushed on like a schoolboy throughout the whole games. The Olympics are a strange animal. You care so much about these athletes for about a month &nda... Thu, 10 May 2012 17:08:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/alex_morgan_and_10_of_the_hottest_female_athletes_to_look_for_at_the_2012_olympics/10762577 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/alex_morgan_and_10_of_the_hottest_female_athletes_to_look_for_at_the_2012_olympics/10762577 The 10 hottest athletes to look for at the 2012 Olympics http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/alex_morgan_and_10_of_the_hottest_female_athletes_to_look_for_at_the_2012_olympics/10762577 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/2/f2b0b7f60da4a05dcf21457523377a1b0081e606/mini/olympics.jpg Remember when Terry Bradshaw recorded six country albums? Wed, 09 May 2012 18:35:54 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/five_of_the_most_embarrassing_songs_recorded_by_pro_athletes/10747379 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/five_of_the_most_embarrassing_songs_recorded_by_pro_athletes/10747379 Five embarrassing songs recorded by pro athletes http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/five_of_the_most_embarrassing_songs_recorded_by_pro_athletes/10747379 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/3/c33b446073fb55218efae3d6c3b01f38b1a9e6ce/mini/shaqfu.jpg In the history of the modern Internet, has any other teenage model dominated like Kate Upton has in 2012? Simple answer – no. She started this year with the release of her 2012 Beach Bunny Swimwear photos, then made a visit to the Super Bowl festivities and polished off February with the release of her Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover. Three days later she was back in the news for a reported relationship with Mark Sanchez. Still, she’s just 19. Is Ms. Upton overexposed? Her management team must not think so. She’s appeared on SNL, made a cameo in the new Three Stooges movie, became the face of MLB2K12 commercials and even ate a big sloppy burger for Carl’s Jr. Up next for Kate? She turns 20 on June 10. Filed under: Features Tue, 08 May 2012 17:31:34 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/kate_upton_up_til_now_2012/10681133 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/kate_upton_up_til_now_2012/10681133 Gallery: Kate Upton has been busy in 2012 http://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/kate_upton_up_til_now_2012/10681133 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/d/edc13c141aec4438900923557ad2b49bcc812615/mini/kateupton.jpg Springtime is always a busy time for me, because my two favorite sports to watch are basketball and baseball. Just as NBA teams are hitting their stretch playoff runs, Opening Day comes for Major League Baseball and my sports-centric world becomes flooded with viewing options. You know that Kevin Costner and Field of Dreams will be on this list. But how high? I like to kick off each sport’s new season by immersing myself in not only the games but the media available as well. When this baseball season was about to begin, I watched a few of my favorite baseball movies and bought the latest MLB 2K game for my Xbox. In trying to find a good movie to watch to jump start my interest in this MLB season (not that I needed much encouragement) I got to thinking about my favorite baseball movies. Baseball, perhaps more than any other sport, has been the subject of great films. Since I have written about unrealistic sports movies and great sports movies, I decided to post abou... Tue, 08 May 2012 17:31:05 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/the_10_best_baseball_movies_of_all_time/10621372 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/the_10_best_baseball_movies_of_all_time/10621372 The 10 best baseball films of all-time http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/the_10_best_baseball_movies_of_all_time/10621372 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/9/a962fd09fb49410c28f77d097606fb76fa2dff9d/mini/hanksdavis.jpg (source feed provided no summary content for this entry) Tue, 08 May 2012 17:27:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/mlb_trade_rumors_top_15_players_on_the_trade_blocks/10747670 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/mlb_trade_rumors_top_15_players_on_the_trade_blocks/10747670 15 MLB players that could be on the trading block http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/mlb_trade_rumors_top_15_players_on_the_trade_blocks/10747670 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/d/ad25a37f34f9910ceddade204174c4a08d0f892b/mini/as.jpg Nothing says “spectator sport” quite like Women’s Beach Volleyball. The bathing suits, the sweat, the legs… But, we digress. You can probably tell that we can’t wait for... [[ Read More ]] Tue, 08 May 2012 16:51:48 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/babes_of_beach_volleyball_2012_beijing_grand_slam_edition/10747481 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/babes_of_beach_volleyball_2012_beijing_grand_slam_edition/10747481 Babes of beach volleyball: Beijing Grand Slam edition http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/babes_of_beach_volleyball_2012_beijing_grand_slam_edition/10747481 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/9/79ca620e1a953822da605f03e808f3003848542e/mini/bvb.jpg Always in the market for a new television show, I was instructed to check out ABC’s “Happy Endings.” I was told it was in the mold of “How I Met Your Mother” and that I’d like it. So I queued up On Demand episodes. Not bad. Some laughs, some misses. But I couldn’t help but think the Brad character had a striking resemblance to Damon Wayans. Not just in looks, but in comedic mannerisms as well. I was like, “That dude is totally jocking D. Wayans’ style.” Then as the second episode popped on, a name flashed across the credits: Damon Wayans Jr. It all made sense. It’s always nice to see a son follow in his father’s footsteps. It’s obviously the father’s intention, you know with the whole, “just throw Jr. at the end of my name, dammit!” Sport has given plenty of father-son combos, but I wanted to narrow our father-son combos to same name pairings. You know, Juniors only. So, in ascending ... Tue, 08 May 2012 02:30:31 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/top_10_father_son_sports_combos_juniors_and_seniors_only/10741652 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/top_10_father_son_sports_combos_juniors_and_seniors_only/10741652 The top 10 senior/junior combos in sports http://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/top_10_father_son_sports_combos_juniors_and_seniors_only/10741652 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/5/05e73de033af6ba8159d4ca2461299a3219fdff1/mini/griffeys.jpg It’s one of the most famous interviews in history. Allen Iverson. Larry Brown. Practice. Today marks the ten year anniversary of The Answer’s famous rant, and with it marks one of the most misunderstood moments in basketball history. —– Allen Iverson’s Misunderstood Moment Iverson was one of the most vilified players in the game at that point. Of course, the juxtaposition of his clean cut coach who seemingly stood against everything that AI represented made Iverson come across even worse. Larry Brown knew how to talk to the media. Iverson didn’t. Larry Brown had a way with words. Iverson didn’t. Iverson repeated the word “practice” ad nauseum during a minute and a half of barely understandable English. Larry Brown quipped that he said “practice” more times than he had actually attended it that season. Quite simply, Iverson looked the fool. His haters had the perfect sound byte to rid... Mon, 07 May 2012 17:16:43 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/allen_iverson_and_the_most_tragic_practice_interview_in_nba_history/10739522 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/allen_iverson_and_the_most_tragic_practice_interview_in_nba_history/10739522 Celebrating 10 years of Allen Iverson's 'Practice?' rant http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/allen_iverson_and_the_most_tragic_practice_interview_in_nba_history/10739522 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/5/d5e13a65a402e1417936057cae68452630ff9c3b/mini/ai.jpg Perhaps the greatest compliment you can pay Hall of Fame slugger Harmon Killebrew is to simply state he was a baseball player. He wasn't necessarily flashy, though his majestic home runs were a thing of beauty. But the 6-foot, 195-pound Killebrew, who didn't fit the physical mode that we've come to expect from baseball players in today's game, was the type of player you think of when you call a player in today's game a throwback. Killebrew went to work every day, and he did his job to the best of his ability. His Hall of Fame resume speaks volumes... Mon, 07 May 2012 14:31:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/harmon_killebrew_was_a_true_baseball_player_but_impact_of_career_stretched_beyond_diamond/10734824 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/harmon_killebrew_was_a_true_baseball_player_but_impact_of_career_stretched_beyond_diamond/10734824 Impact of Harmon Killebrew stretched beyond diamond http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/harmon_killebrew_was_a_true_baseball_player_but_impact_of_career_stretched_beyond_diamond/10734824 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/5/d567f8855ce8d5dcc26d01798106cb8c5b12af11/mini/harmon.jpg Sun, 06 May 2012 12:08:38 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nbas_best_one_two_punches_within_the_last_30_years/10729565 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nbas_best_one_two_punches_within_the_last_30_years/10729565 The best NBA duos of the past 30 years http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/nbas_best_one_two_punches_within_the_last_30_years/10729565 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/2/b2b1363d01723c52d260f83fdcc97d90ee425819/mini/Jordan.jpg When Eli Manning hosts "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, he isn't expected to make comedy history like his brother did back in 2007. But few expected Eli to win more Super Bowl rings than Peyton, so you never know what the youngest of the Manning brothers might have up his sleeve. The problem is that you can't learn to be hysterical, and the sometimes awkward Eli has always been less marketable and less witty than his big bro. That's probably why it took a New York-based quarterback two Super Bowl championships to earn a "SNL" hosting gig, while Peyton was on the show only weeks after winning his first and only Lombardi Trophy. We bring you eight other athletes who we'd like to see on the set of "Saturday Night Live"... 1. Aaron Rodgers: He's sneaky funny, and the Sports Business Journal concluded recently that he's the most marketable player in the NFL. Rodgers says he's been asked to host but only wants to take a shot ... Fri, 04 May 2012 13:43:58 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/eight_athletes_wed_like_to_see_host_snl/10710992 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/eight_athletes_wed_like_to_see_host_snl/10710992 Eight athletes we'd like to see host 'SNL' http://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/eight_athletes_wed_like_to_see_host_snl/10710992 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/a/aa44aeb7dfb9e62c88a908ace4bd942caa435fd0/mini/nash.jpg There have been countless unforgettable moments throughout baseball’s revered history. But for America’s national pastime, those more recent memories have not yet been categorized with the best of all-time. Someday they will, however, and you’ll want to be able to tell those around you about each of them. So in case you missed any of these historic moments, or they’ve just slipped your mind, I’m here to help. In this post I provide you with what I view as the most incredible, unbelievable, and memorable moments of this young 21st century. But first, a note… When recently asked the question “Why do you watch sports?” it really got me thinking. The final answer I concluded upon was that I wanted to see something memorable, something special, something I’d remember watching years from now. So this list is focused around those memory-laden events. We don't see his name brought up as much as it used to be, but for this ... Fri, 04 May 2012 13:31:09 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/the_top_10_mlb_moments_of_the_21st_centuryso_far/10719926 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/the_top_10_mlb_moments_of_the_21st_centuryso_far/10719926 The top 10 MLB moments of the 21st century http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/the_top_10_mlb_moments_of_the_21st_centuryso_far/10719926 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/e/1e2b8fc86ab2b0c45c9e8aa6d55f3ce7d5679502/mini/barrybonds.jpg I took a couple weeks off from doing these here ROFLMNBAO posts for two reasons: 1) because the last two weeks of the season were soooooo boring and B) I forgot. But I figured what better time than now to resume posting these NBA meme pictures since the news that they’re so in demand. Form a line to the left, attractive girls who want to give me money to create ridiculously corny-sounding sites! Also, I figured it was a better time than any for this week’s installment with the playoffs in full swing and individual awards being presented by the league. As we already know, Tyson Chandler is the Defensive Player of the Year, Jason Kidd received the Sportsmanship Award and Gregg Popovich is the Coach of the Year. “What about the other awards?” you ask while peeling apart the pages of my vintage Hustler collection. The NBA is taking its sweet ass time with those, so I’m issuing my own awards. A lot happened in this condensed season, so it’s only fair... Thu, 03 May 2012 15:18:36 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/roflmnbao_the_2011_12_season_awards_edition/10713503 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/roflmnbao_the_2011_12_season_awards_edition/10713503 ROFLMNBAO: The 2011-12 Season Awards Edition http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/roflmnbao_the_2011_12_season_awards_edition/10713503 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/d/6de7fd6aae66840b57c2df759cdbc43b8bf31650/mini/Kobe-Mask.jpg Casting the summer blockbuster with famous athletes. Thu, 03 May 2012 14:46:41 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/the_sports_avengers/10705082 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/the_sports_avengers/10705082 Casting the sports 'Avengers' http://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/the_sports_avengers/10705082 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/a/7ac4ecf15cb302581fcad46726ec4986619e4485/mini/suhhulk.jpg Jump at your own risk! Thu, 03 May 2012 01:41:32 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/the_11_best_playoff_dunks_in_nba_history/10708190 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/the_11_best_playoff_dunks_in_nba_history/10708190 Best dunks in NBA playoff history http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/the_11_best_playoff_dunks_in_nba_history/10708190 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/5/4529f7b5c1119af6fec8ba67f8c6c112faab3f77/mini/starks.jpg You may have enjoyed our recent live blogs of the 2012 NFL Draft. I guess they were pretty good. But they were nowhere near as awesome as our 1981 NFL Draft Live Blog would have been. Granted, the ’81 Draft Live Blog would probably consist of us writing comments down on a piece of paper in real time and then faxing the whole thing to you. To which you would say, “Damn, this is amazing technology!” Anyway, the first round of the 1981 Draft is available through the glory of YouTube, and I recently found it while screwing around on the internet. The rest of the world must now share in that glory, which will come with my full annotations. PART I 0:00-0:25 — Uh, guys, we’re on the air. Perhaps someone should turn on the commissioner’s microphone. No, really. The first 25 seconds of the NFL Draft are spent trying to turn Pete Rozelle’s mic on. 1:00 — Apparently this one was as much of a no-brainer as Andrew Luck. The ESPN guys have b... Wed, 02 May 2012 17:24:54 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/1981_nfl_draft_live_blog/10699361 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/1981_nfl_draft_live_blog/10699361 Retro live blog: '81 NFL Draft http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/1981_nfl_draft_live_blog/10699361 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/6/465a287473b90c67c29bde28d0475ccaf9ca2c55/mini/1981.jpg Via Facebook: I spent every day of my 30′s puttin’ in hard work.. So today, I can turn 40 and say with a big ass smile.. I’m just gettin’ started! As of this posting, that status has about 90,000 “likes”. Today is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s birthday, and if you haven’t been paying attention … he’s pretty popular. To help celebrate Rocky’s milestone, we’ve compiled a loosely ordered list of moments, matches and Kung Pao ***** jokes from his career. Whether you like him or you don’t, it’s hard to deny that he’s one of the most influential and entertaining performers in the history of pro wrestling … and one of two pro wrestlers cool enough to be a G.I. Joe. Three if you count The Fridge. Happy birthday, Rocky. The Rock Promo on Billy Gun by Rocky_TheRock_Maivia (Not as good as Pete and Trudy.) Wed, 02 May 2012 13:37:41 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/happy_40th_birthday_dwayne_40_great_moments_of_the_rock/10703543 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/happy_40th_birthday_dwayne_40_great_moments_of_the_rock/10703543 40 great moments for The Rock's 40th birthday http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/happy_40th_birthday_dwayne_40_great_moments_of_the_rock/10703543 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/c/4c4fd27ebbfde18422888bbd60bb556472465e2b/mini/therock.jpg Forget Letterman and Leno -- Eli Manning is carrying his Super Bowl success to the biggest comedy stage of all. Manning will host the May 5 edition of Saturday Night Live, the show announced Saturday. The musical guest will be Rihanna. Manning is the latest of many sports figures to host the hour-and-a-half comedy show. For some, SNL has been a place to showcase their looser side, like when Peyton Manning attracted new fans by drilling adolescent receivers with his pinpoint passes. For others, hosting has only proven that some athletes are best kept on the field. We've collected some... Wed, 02 May 2012 13:11:53 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/eli_manning_to_host_saturday_night_live_bringing_up_memories_of_other_great_sports_hosts_videos/10564426 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/eli_manning_to_host_saturday_night_live_bringing_up_memories_of_other_great_sports_hosts_videos/10564426 10 memorable 'SNL' athlete hosts http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/eli_manning_to_host_saturday_night_live_bringing_up_memories_of_other_great_sports_hosts_videos/10564426 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/0/20f9c70bf6efa6e92642bd73e76a517128d6ecaf/mini/snlchuck.jpg Amare Stoudemire was mad Monday night. Real mad. The Knicks big man was so mad, in fact, that he decided to punch a glass case holding a fire extinguisher following New York's Game 2 loss to the Knicks. That, of course, was not a good idea. Stoudemire left American Airlines Center in a sling and his status for the rest of the playoffs is uncertain after causing a bloody mess in the moments following the loss. Letting your emotions get the best of you after a loss or poor outing is nothing new in sports. It's also nothing new in... Tue, 01 May 2012 13:38:37 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/amare_stoudemire_joins_likes_of_steve_smith_kevin_brown_on_list_of_dumbest_sports_injuries_photos/10692500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/amare_stoudemire_joins_likes_of_steve_smith_kevin_brown_on_list_of_dumbest_sports_injuries_photos/10692500 10 really dumb sports injuries http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/amare_stoudemire_joins_likes_of_steve_smith_kevin_brown_on_list_of_dumbest_sports_injuries_photos/10692500 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/c/1cc186fe96002046d42007e7702d7004cae33c3b/mini/amare.jpg The weather this April has been admittedly cold, but that hasn’t stopped the ladies in sports from making it a pretty hot month. Between our site and Busted Coverage, we’ve been bringing... [[ Read More ]] Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:28:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/april_the_month_in_sports_hotness/10685726 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/april_the_month_in_sports_hotness/10685726 The women who wowed the sports world in April http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/april_the_month_in_sports_hotness/10685726 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/7/47e62252ead7089b5d3a36aeec512bb96eda810b/mini/tannehills.jpg 10 Most Overpriced Footballers - originally posted on Soccerlens.com There are many, especially those who don’t have very much of an interest in sport, who think that top athletes are overpaid to do nothing more than ‘play a game’. However, there are many like Lionel Messi, Tom Brady, Derrick Rose, and others who are the best or among the best in their respective sports that look like they at least somewhat deserve the high salaries that they receive. On the other hand, there are others who, well, don’t. In some cases, the talent is there, but the production isn’t whether due to injury, lack of effort or confidence, or personal distractions, or other reasons, and in others, the talent may not be what it was or seemed to be at one time. Here’s a look at ten footballers who top the list of well-paid disappointments. Not long ago, this list would have included Fernando Torres, but it’s hard to criticize the man after the week he had, and ... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:15:31 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/10_most_overpriced_footballers/10682114 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/10_most_overpriced_footballers/10682114 Most overpriced footballers http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/10_most_overpriced_footballers/10682114 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/9/c9e93fa4140628fd304d0168f1f80873c504e340/mini/bridge.jpg Pre-show notes: - Drop a comment on the report and let me know what you thought of the show! 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