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Griner: Baylor told me to keep quiet about sexuality
Former Baylor Bears star Brittney Griner recently revealed that while playing for the school, she was told to keep her sexuality under wraps.
Vince Young celebrates graduation by eating at his own steakhouse
On Friday, former NFL quarterback Vince Young achieved his lifelong dream by graduating from the University of Texas with a degree in Youth and Community Studies. Young called it his greatest accomplishment ever, ranking it even higher than leading the Longhorns to a national championship in 2006.So, how did he celebrate this momentous occasion? By treating about 40 of his closest...
Video: Jeff Francoeur continues tradition with opposing fans by visiting before game
Your browser does not support iframes.Jeff Francoeur may be the most popular player among Oakland A's fans.Of course, that may seem strange considering the outfielder plays for the Kansas City Royals. However, it's not too hard to realize why A's fans, especially those who occupy the right field seats at the O.co Coliseum, adore him so much.This weekend, Francoeur and...
Video: Angels fan tries to catch foul ball with beer, fails miserably
This is an example of how not to catch a foul ball, folks.The moment came during Friday night's game between the Angels and White Sox in Los Angeles. As you can see, the fan attempts to catch the foul ball with his his beer cup, which has actually worked for some people before, but not here, obviously.The futile try leaves everyone around him soaked with beer, instead. And worse...
Donte Stallworth has scary incident with CIA
It's been a tumultuous offseason for free agent wide receiver Donte Stallworth. The latest incident involves a scary brush with the Central Intelligence Agency.It appears as though the agency wasn't too fond of Stallworth snapping a picture outside its headquarters on Friday. Stallworth provided the harrowing details of the story via Twitter.
Video: Phillies mascot has dance-off with umpire
Your browser does not support iframes.Friday's game at Citizens Bank Park was an interesting one.Not because the Phillies snapped the Reds' six-game winning streak, but rather that the Phillie Phanatic engaged in a dance-off with a man dressed as an umpire in between innings.Watch as the two do an Irish jig in front of a delighted crowd.Via MLB.com
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Prospect wouldn't give Spurs his phone number
An NBA Draft prospect reportedly would not give the Spurs his phone number. Find out why.
Photo: 'Sandlot' stars hang out before Twins game
A pair of baseball legends were on hand for the Red Sox-Twins game Friday night at Target Field.Seen here are Patrick Renna and Chauncey Leopardi, also known as Hamilton "Ham" Porter and Michael "Squints" Palledorous from Sandlot, respectively, posing with Minnesota's Aaron Hicks in the dugout before the game.The duo are in town because the Twins are hosting...
Smokers to pay heavy price to fund new Minnesota Vikings stadium?
How do you fund a new billion dollar stadium?It's a question Minnesota lawmakers have been pondering ever since the NFL's Vikings announced plans to construct a new home. The original funding strategy was to use electronic pulltab and bingo games to bring in revenue. However, those mechanisms have fallen way short of projections in the last year, thus leaving Minnesota in...
Proposed tax bill will place heavy burden on smokers to fund new Vikings stadium
How do you fund a new billion dollar stadium?It's a question Minnesota lawmakers have been pondering ever since the NFL's Vikings announced plans to construct a new home. The original funding strategy was to use electronic pulltab and bingo games to bring in revenue. However, those mechanisms have fallen way short of projections in the last year, thus leaving Minnesota in...
David Price's early season woes linked to laundry chemicals?
On Thursday, the Tampa Bay Rays placed struggling southpaw David Price on the disabled list after being diagnosed with a strained left triceps. The reigning American League Cy Young Award winner is off to an unusually poor start in 2013 as evidenced by his 1-4 record and 5.24 ERA, and that has many folks around the team very concerned.Could irritating laundry chemicals used at...
Laundry chemicals used by Rays partly to blame for David Price's early season struggles?
On Thursday, the Tampa Bay Rays placed struggling southpaw David Price on the disabled list after being diagnosed with a strained left triceps. The reigning American League Cy Young Award winner is off to an unusually poor start in 2013 as evidenced by his 1-4 record and 5.24 ERA, and that has many folks around the team very concerned.Could irritating laundry chemicals used at...
Alonzo Mourning: Scottie Pippen thinks LeBron James would 'kick Michael Jordan's ass'
Former NBA big man Alonzo Mourning was on hand to celebrate a recent Microsoft store opening in Miami when he began fielding questions from the crowd.Naturally, the conversation quickly turned to Heat star LeBron James, and then eventually to King James versus Michael Jordan. This is when the former seven-time All-Star decided to share some gossip.
Vince Young: Graduating from Texas better than winning national title
Things haven't exactly gone Vince Young's way since leading the Texas Longhorns to the BCS title in 2006. The former third overall pick has seemingly had trouble follow him since then, but on Friday some good news finally came his way as he was awarded his college degree in Youth and Community Studies."This will rank No. 1 because it is what I came to school for,"...
Video: New NBA commercial uses Dirk Nowitizki's iconic jumper to promote finals
The NBA wants you to get hyped about the 2013 Finals.And they are using Dirk Nowitzki's signature one-legged fadeaway jumper to do it.Seen here is the Dallas Maverick being idolized for his iconic shot from everything to cakes, clocks, and action figures in this riveting promotional commercial.The Finals begin June 6. Are you ready?Via Eye on Basketball
Nick Saban responds to former assistant referring to him as the "devil himself"
Alabama head coach Nick Saban responded to remarks made by former assistant Tim Davis on Thursday calling them "terribly disappointing."Davis referred to his former boss as the "devil himself" on Tuesday during a booster club meeting in Florida.Here is what Saban had to say about Davis' comments:“It really is a little terribly disappointing,” Saban told...
Video: Travis Snider hits home run out of the stadium
Your browser does not support iframes.Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Travis Snider flexed his muscles Thursday night against the Milwaukee Brewers.In the bottom of the fifth, Snider got a hold of a pitch from Hiram Burgos and smacked it high and deep toward the right center field seats at PNC Park. As you can see, the ball carries so well that it eventually clears both the outfield...
Packers fans slated to be featured in new reality television show
Brace yourself, folks. Fans of the Green Bay Packers will soon have their own reality television series.TBS is reportedly planning to air a show called "Cheeseheads" which will appropriately feature fans of Wisconsin's favorite NFL team in all of their glory.Here is a description of the show from TBS:Green Bay, Wis., is home to the World Famous Green Bay Packers and...
Video: Is this pitch by Felix Doubront the worst of all-time?
Your browser does not support iframes.Quick, somebody get Boston Red Sox southpaw Felix Doubront a rosin bag.Watch as the hurler loses his grip on a pitch and proceeds to deliver a wild one during the third inning of Thursday's game against the Rays. As you can see, the ball lands nowhere near the plate, but eventually settles about halfway between home and first base, instead...
The top five sports-related moments from 'The Office'
Thursday, May 16, 2013, will always be remembered as the day that the series finale of The Office aired on NBC, thus ending an incredible nine-year run for the mockumentary-style sitcom. The show provided fans a countless number of laughs, awkward situations, and memorable moments. Some of those memorable moments included sports-related scenes.Here is a look back at five of the best...
Video: Daniel Murphy hits a double through the fence at Busch Stadium
New York Mets hitter Daniel Murphy did his best impersonation of Harry Houdini during Thursday's afternoon game against the Cardinals in St. Louis.Watch as Murphy smacks a ball deep toward the right field fence in the eighth inning and seemingly makes it disappear. Apparently, the ball somehow manages to find its way in between the slimmest of margins in the wall and ends up...
Video: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar teaches Brittney Griner signature shot
Perhaps the greatest women's college basketball player of all-time and one of the best NBA players to ever lace them up were on the court together Wednesday.Phoenix Mercury rookie Brittney Griner took time after practice to work out with NBA Hall of Fame enter Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Griner, who was recently drafted No. 1 overall after dominating at Baylor, got out the proverbial...
Video: High school pole vaulter breaks pole during attempt
On Saturday, the state of Hawaii held its Track and Field Championships.Punahou (Honolulu) High School vaulter Quinn Cassidy took second place in the event with a vault of 14-0. However, it didn't come before Cassidy snapped his pole on this attempt in particular.Watch as the high school athlete goes full speed toward mat and then proceeds to obliterate his pole as he tries to...
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Young responds to suit on Instagram
Sixers guard Nick Young posted a photo of Tupac Shakur with a quote on Instagram to respond to the sexual assault allegations contained in a lawsuit filed against him.
Video: Danny Amendola makes fun of his anonymity in awkward shoe commercial
Nobody wants to be the guy who replaces a legend.But for wide receiver Danny Amendola, that is precisely the case after the New England Patriots brought in him to replace Wes Welker, who chose to move on from the Pats and sign with the Denver Broncos this offseason.Naturally, Amendola is doing his best to get acclimated to his new home in New England. This includes displaying a bit...
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