Freddy Adu Effect: When heavily hyped athletes fail to perform per media-driven expectations
Last week, ESPN ran a two-part series on their website in which a panel of more than 60 experts identified the top 25 instances […]
Drink up! Former Yank Brandon Laird wins Kirin Beer for a year with Tokyo Dome home run
Brandon Laird’s team-leading 10th home run for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters did more than earn him an unimpeded roundtrip around the bases. His Tuesday-night […]
Justin Bieber may be the next Steph Curry (or not) — will Selena Gomez notice?
With Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry all but certain to win a second straight NBA MVP Award, ballers around the globe, “Wanna be […]
Chicago Cubs history quiz
The Chicago Cubs started the season as favorites to win their first World Series since 1908, and have only strengthened that impression with their […]
Top Ten Fan Cards — May 14, 2016
This week’s Top Ten Fan Cards chart sees a volleyball card holding down the top spot. The card tally by sport has baseball and […]
Pint-sized Japanese skaters Sky and Ocean coax Steve Harvey onto a skateboard
Seven-year-old Sky Brown and her four-year-old brother Ocean were recently guests on the Steve Harvey show as part of the host’s week-long “Little Big […]
49 and Oh! Floyd Mayweather set to mix it up with Conor McGregor?
Floyd Mayweather is reportedly finalizing a deal to meet UFC star Conor McGregor in the boxing ring. The bout has the potential to break […]
11-year-old gymnast Konnor McClain aiming for All Around gold at 2024 Olympics
Konnor McClain, an 11-year-old gymnast, was recently a guest on the Steve Harvey show as part of the host’s week-long “Little Big Shots” celebration. […]
Bring on the Nerdlucks! LeBron James ready to lead Space Jam 2 cast to victory
While a rematch with the Warriors looms large for the Cavaliers should both teams advance to the NBA Finals, it’s now been confirmed that […]
Detroit Lions draft pick Anthony Zettel is equal parts Michael Jackson, Paul Bunyan and Bruce Lee
Imagine a football player with Michael Jackson’s dance moves, Paul Bunyan’s tree-felling strength, and Bruce Lee’s martial arts aptitude. That’s the diverse range of […]
Yasiel Puig’s creative bag tag, Mike Trout fishing and April’s top 20 baseball Vines
Last August, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig employed some fancy jazz hands to avoid being tagged out at home plate in a game […]
Top Ten Fan Cards — May 7, 2016
This week’s Top Ten Fan Cards chart sees a volleyball card taking over the top spot. The card tally by sport has baseball and […]
Hey, Seattleites! Richard Sherman will give you a lift to the airport (and talk your ear off)
Need some extra motivation to give Lyft a try for the first time? Well, how about having Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman as your driver? […]
UFC 200 Main Event: Jon Jones vs Daniel Cormier or Conor McGregor vs Dana White?
Jon Jones vs Daniel Cormier have been pencilled in to headline UFC 200, but for all intents and purposes, the main event has already […]
Butt out! Miss BumBum Brazil Suzy Cortez blocked on Instagram by Lionel Messi and his girlfriend
Suzy Cortez, better known as Miss BumBum Brazil 2015, is being told to butt out by Lionel Messi and his girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo. Both […]
Remembering Prince’s epic Super Bowl XLI halftime show in the “Purple Rain”
Prince’s connection to basketball is well chronicled — he was known for playing hoops in between recording sessions, was famously parodied in a basketball […]
Top Ten Fan Cards — April 30, 2016
This week’s Top Ten Fan Cards chart sees a football card taking over the top spot. The card tally by sport has baseball, basketball, […]
When doves cry: Sports stars from Aaron Rodgers to Tiger Woods pay tribute to Prince
Music, perhaps like no other form of entertainment, has the power to cut across boundaries — including those between sports. For many athletes and […]
