http://www.yardbarker.com Best of the YBN 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