RUMORS AND GOSSIP
UNDER THE KNIFE

College coach has hip surgery

Tennessee Vols football coach Derek Dooley underwent hip surgery. He talked about the procedure with a group of reporters.

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October 09, 2012  |  Discuss
PREGNANT PAUSE

Kim K. upset Bush having a baby?

Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush used to date, and she reportedly is upset that he is having a baby with a new girlfriend.

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October 09, 2012  |  Discuss
BAD IDEA TWEETS

Broncos CB mocks Aurora shootings

Tony Carter was about to catch a movie on Monday night when he thought it would be funny to tweet a joke about the movie theater shootings in nearby Aurora.

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October 09, 2012  |  2 Comments
DADDY ISSUES

Newton's dad talks about son's antics

Cecil Newton, the father of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, first defended his son's perceived poor attitude of late, but then added it needs to change.

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October 09, 2012  |  2 Comments
GET YOUR POPCORN READY?

Rex Ryan on T.O.: 'Never say never'

After Terrell Owens took to Twitter to plead with the Jets to take a flier on him, Jets head coach Rex Ryan didn't say the team would do so but didn't rule it out, either.

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October 09, 2012  |  1 Comment
DAD WOULD BE PROUD

Manute Bol’s son a 7th grade prospect

Bol Bol, one of ten children of the late Manute Bol, is only in seventh grade, already stands 6-foot-5 and is beginning to receive some attention.

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October 09, 2012  |  9 Comments
CUBAN NO-SHOW CRISIS

Williams explains staying with Nets

Deron Williams was down to signing with the Mavericks or the Nets this summer but the fact that Mark Cuban did not show up for his meeting with Dallas swayed the free agent.

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October 09, 2012  |  Discuss
HAMMER OF JUSTICE

Jerry Sandusky gets 30-60 years

The former Penn State coach reportedly has been sentenced to between 30-60 years. Sandusky was found guilty on 45 of 48 counts of sexual abuse.

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October 09, 2012  |  Discuss
WE HAVE A PROBLEM

Cushing may have suffered torn ACL

Initial reports from the Texans indicate that linebacker Brian Cushing may have suffered a torn ACL during Monday night's game against the Jets.

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October 09, 2012  |  1 Comment
CLOWN QUESTION?

Harper gets snippy with veteran writer

Bryce Harper didn't appreciate a line of questioning coming from Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel and made sure to let the scribe know about it.

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October 09, 2012  |  Discuss
TAKING TALENTS TO QINGDAO

McGrady to sign to Chinese League?

Unable to find a guaranteed contract for the first time after 15 seasons in the NBA, the former All-Star may have found an opportunity to further his career overseas.

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October 08, 2012  |  Discuss
CALL ME MAYBE

T.O. begs the Jets for a chance

After watching the horrid Jets offense on Monday Night Football, the mercurial, outspoken wideout took to Twitter to let them know he's ready to go if they need another WR.

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October 08, 2012  |  1 Comment
CAREER MOVE

Kobe drops retirement hint

The Black Mamba isn't going to play forever, and if recent comments are any indication, we may see Kobe hang them up sooner rather than later. 

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October 08, 2012  |  Discuss
EVERYTHING ZEN

Phil Jackson talks Jordan, LeBron

When asked if The Chosen One could someday be better than His Airness, the Zen Master gave an answer that might surprise you. 

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October 08, 2012  |  1 Comment
NUMBER TWO

Jeter in bathroom during Martin's HR

The Captain revealed to Yahoo! Sports' Jeff Passan that he was a bit indisposed during Russell Martin's ninth-inning go-ahead bomb vs. the Orioles on Sunday. 

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October 08, 2012  |  1 Comment
THE WORST OF TIMES

Georgia QB has truly awful day

As if getting trounced by South Carolina 35-7 wasn't bad enough for Aaron Murray, the UGA QB also had his home vandalized before finding out his father has cancer. 

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October 08, 2012  |  Discuss
EMOTIONAL MOMENT

Irsay delivers game ball to Pagano

Following Indy's outstanding win over Green Bay, Colts owner Jim Irsay delivered a game ball to ailing head coach Chuck Pagano in the hospital.

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October 08, 2012  |  Discuss
TIME AND A PLACE?

Cops asked Yankees for autographs

Two Maryland state troopers reportedly asked Yankees stars Derek Jeter and Nick Swisher for their autographs during Sunday's playoff game in Baltimore.

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October 08, 2012  |  Discuss
ZING!

Wes Welker cracks joke about Belichick

Following his 13-catch day, Pats receiver Wes Welker, commenting on how he was supposedly being phased out of the offense, made a joke about Bill Belichick.

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October 08, 2012  |  Discuss
'STAY TUNED'

Cruz hints at change to TD dance

After breaking out his patented celebratory salsa dance three times on Sunday, Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz hinted that he might be contemplating switching it up.

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October 08, 2012  |  Discuss
FROM DC TO MARVEL

Howard switching superhero nickname

New Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard has decided to change his superhero nickname from Superman to the moniker of another costumed crusader.

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October 07, 2012  |  Discuss
THAT'S NUTS

Rugby player ruptures testicle

Paul Wood of the Warrington Wolves of England’s Super League ruptured his testicle during a match but continued playing. And then things actually got worse.

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October 08, 2012  |  Discuss
SCARY SITUATION

Amendola's injury could've killed him

Rams WR Danny Amendola isn't just lucky that his clavicle injury didn't end his season. He's lucky it didn't end his life. 

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October 08, 2012  |  Discuss
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