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Replica of Wrigley Field made out of 57,960 LEGO bricks on display (photos)
For an exhibit currently being showcased at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory in Louisville, Ky., Sean Kenney created a replica of the renowned Wrigley Field, the longtime home of the Chicago Cubs, using nearly 60,000 LEGO bricks. The exhibit, entitled “Big Leagues, Little Bricks,” showcases over 220,000 LEGO bricks used in several pieces, centers [...]The post Replica...
Here’s a mind-blowing look at three knuckleballs from R.A. Dickey (GIF)
The knuckleball, by its physics-defying nature, is easily the oddest, mind-bending — and most unpredictable — pitch that can be part of a pitcher’s arsenal, which partly is why so few pitchers attempt to master the befuddling pitch. And when the knuckleball is given the StroMotion treatment — particularly pitches out of the hand of [...]The post Here’s a mind-blowing look...
Mets P Zach Wheeler doused with beer by teammates after sparkling debut (video)
An unfamiliar feeling of hope for the future resonated all around the New York Mets at Turner Field on Tuesday after two young, hard-throwing arms in the team’s starting rotation came out with brilliant pitching performances in a doubleheader sweep of the Atlanta Braves. First up was Matt Harvey, who had yet another brilliant [...]The post Mets P Zach Wheeler doused with beer...
Bubba Watson’s day at Yankee Stadium spoiled by rain, still has fun (photos/video)
Fresh off a disappointing weekend at Merion Golf Club for the U.S. Open where he posted a +13 score for the tournament, Mother Nature rained on Bubba Watson’s day at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday. Bubba, who was slated to throw out the first pitch before the New York Yankees hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers, but, [...]The post Bubba Watson’s day at Yankee Stadium spoiled by rain, still...
Arby’s takes shot at Spurs benchwarmer Tracy McGrady on Twitter (pic)
Veteran Tracy McGrady, whose best basketball playing days are well behind him, signed a contract with the San Antonio Spurs on April 16, 2013, just before the team’s season finale. And while he has been along for the magical ride to the NBA Finals along with Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and has had [...]The post Arby’s takes shot at Spurs benchwarmer Tracy McGrady on...
Jonny Gomes punts helmet after rounding third during walk-off homer trot (video)
A marathon of a day at the ballpark for a doubleheader that was lengthened by a nearly three-hour rain delay during the first game finished in dramatic fashion in the second game as Boston Red Sox outfielder Jonny Gomes wrapped up a day-night doubleheader sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a two-run homer in [...]The post Jonny Gomes punts helmet after rounding third during walk-off...
Spoiled Heat fans leaving arena in mass exodus a sad and pathetic display (pics/vid)
After staging a breathtaking 4th quarter comeback but relinquishing the lead, the Miami Heat were down by five points to the San Antonio Spurs with 28 seconds remaining in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, meaning the Spurs were less than a half-minute away from another NBA title and the Heat that close to elimination. [...]The post Spoiled Heat fans leaving arena in mass exodus a sad and...
Like a hockey player, Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler gets stitches, returns to game (video)
Doing his best hockey player imitation, Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler returned to the game after receiving stitches following a violent collision at home plate that left his face bloodied. The collision occurred during the third inning of the team’s game against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday when Kinsler slid feet-first on a single [...]The post Like a hockey player...
Baseball game played amid menacing backdrop of Black Forest fire (pic)
In a troubling symbol of how life goes on despite the most terrible of situations, a photo of a high school baseball game played at Pine Creek High School, nearby the massive and destructive Black Forest fire that continues to rage that has destroyed hundreds of homes in its path and claimed the lives of [...]The post Baseball game played amid menacing backdrop of Black Forest fire...
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Vendor sells shirt with embarrassing mistake
The baseball team that represents Mississippi State University will be making the school’s ninth appearance in the College World Series when the team takes the field on Saturday against Oregon State at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. Because of their inclusion, it makes perfect sense that on Friday, a vendor was spotted selling memorabilia, [...]The post College World Series...
JaVale McGee gave $100 bill to homeless man because he’s JaVale McGee (video)
Whenever the name of JaVale McGee is mentioned, it would be perfectly acceptable to include the comment, “That guy is strange” nearly every time. At least posts about the Denver Nuggets big man on this here site certainly provide ample evidence to the young man’s uniqueness. Well, another entry can be added to the pantheon [...]The post JaVale McGee gave $100 bill to homeless...
Are you a fan of sports? Well then, this is the perfect shirt for you (photo)
I know what you’re thinking: “You know, I’m kinda just a general sports fan, not overly enthusiastic about one particular sport, let alone one particular team from a particular league or organization. Why hasn’t there ever been a shirt made just for me?” Well, your prayers have been answered, person who unlikely doesn’t exist. The [...]The post Are you a fan of sports...
Japanese scientists have created a robot that plays air hockey (video)
Not only have Japanese scientists created an air hockey-playing robot, they have created one that will kick the ever-living crap out of you on the air hockey table. The robot created by scientists at Chiba University’s Namiki Lab in Japan has the ability to adapt to its opponent’s play, meaning that in a way, [...]The post Japanese scientists have created a robot that plays...
’70s Bruce Pearl rocking a killer afro is the best thing you’ll see all day (photo)
Bruce Pearl, who had a successful stint coaching the Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball team before joining the ranks of the media as a college basketball analyst for ESPN, was something of a flamboyant fellow during his tenure at Tennessee. Known for rocking outrageously garish orange suits on the sidelines from time to time, it looks [...]The post ’70s Bruce Pearl rocking...
Minor league baseball game suspended due to incredible lightning storm (photo)
During Thursday night’s game between the Midland RockHounds the Double-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, and the San Antonio Missions, a Double-A club of the San Diego Padres, someone in attendance at the ballpark perfectly timed a photograph of several lightning bolts striking around the stadium. Via @MWTsports, by way of @RockHounds: The game was [...]The post Minor league...
Lindsey Vonn finally spotted following Tiger Woods at U.S. Open (photo)
While she has proven to be nowhere near as elusive as the mysterious Sasquatch, any sighting of Lindsey Vonn tracking Tiger Woods at a golf tournament is greeted with a similar — if not warranted — fanfare. And now we have it: The first confirmed sighting of Lindsey Vonn at the U.S. Open. Roger Patterson [...]The post Lindsey Vonn finally spotted following Tiger Woods at U.S...
Blackhawks fan suffers ‘deep cuts’ after being struck in face by puck (photo)
A Chicago Blackhawks fan required surgery after she suffered “deep cuts on her head” after she was struck in the face by a deflected puck that flew over the glass and into the stands at United Center during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. [...]The post Blackhawks fan suffers ‘deep cuts’ after being struck...
Joe Mauer plays catch with 5-year-old twins born with cerebral palsy (videos)
On Wednesday, as part of the community outreach Minnesota Twins players have been involved in as part of “Hope Week” during a “Picnic at the Park” event at Target Field, Twins catcher and hometown hero Joe Mauer had the opportunity to meet Braden and Dathan Miller, five-year-old twin brothers from Iowa who made the trip [...]The post Joe Mauer plays catch with 5-year-old...
Mama Mia! San Antonio eatery makes ridiculously ginormous Spurs pizza (pics)
Everything is bigger in Texas, as the saying goes, and that apparently includes pizzas made in honor of the Western Conference Champion San Antonio Spurs. Big Lou’s Pizza, located in San Antonio, recently whipped up an absurdly huge Spurs-themed pizza after ESPN apparently asked for a specialty Spurs pizza when the network was in town [...]The post Mama Mia! San Antonio eatery...
Here’s Bryce Harper modeling Under Armour underwear because…ladies (pic)
Regular readers may have noticed that the Sportress has few qualms about showcasing some of the more attractive women who permeate the sports world, no matter how tangentially they may do so. With that in mind — and as a nod to the classic Demetri Martin bit — I’d say it is only fair to [...]The post Here’s Bryce Harper modeling Under Armour underwear because…ladies (pic...
Carl Pettersson’s shot interrupted when his ball was hit by another ball (video)
The U.S. Open got off to a stormy start on Thursday at Merion Golf Club. Hijinks from a couple of bored players ensued during a couple of weather delays and now the field is attempting to play catch-up on Friday and get the tournament back on schedule. But that doesn’t mean the oddities will [...]The post Carl Pettersson’s shot interrupted when his ball was hit by another ball...
Mets fan takes a bit of a tumble over two rows of seats at Citi Field (video)
Sometimes, it’s hard to be a New York Mets fan. Okay, in recent history, it has been extremely difficult to be a Mets fan. And while it is unknown if cosmic forces were in play during Thursday’s game between the Mets and St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field, but watching this Mets fan suddenly fall [...]The post Mets fan takes a bit of a tumble over two rows of seats at Citi Field...
D-Wade’s purse, LeBron’s camo and Bosh goes nerd chic for Game 4 (pics/vid)
Sure, at the end of the night, the Miami Heat walked out of AT&T Center with a huge 109-93 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals to tie the series at two games apiece. And while each member of the Big Three had monster games (LeBron James: 33 [...]The post D-Wade’s purse, LeBron’s camo and Bosh goes nerd chic for Game 4 (pics/vid) appeared first on Sportress...
Tigers fan rocks tiger outfit, matching tiger puppet at Tigers game (video)
A fan who clearly has a near-animistic affinity for the Detroit Tigers made the bold decision to go all-out with his get-up when he attended took in his team taking on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday. As you can see, this feline-favoring fan rocked a killer outfit, fully regaled in tiger [...]The post Tigers fan rocks tiger outfit, matching tiger puppet at...
Edmonton Sun unaware Holocaust references are in terribly poor taste (photo)
At least that’s about the only logical conclusion that one can arrive at as to why the Edmonton Sun made the horrendously illogical and tragically disgraceful decision to incorporate a Holocaust reference into the headline on the cover of its Canadian Football League/Edmonton Eskimos preview located in its sports section. Shockingly, the newspaper experienced a [...]The post Edmonton...
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