The Biggest Cheaters in Sports
sportige.com — With the whole Thierry Henry incident in the World Cup playoffs, we take a look at some other great cheaters in the history of sports, to show Henry, that despite his wonderful career, the reason he'll be remembered for eventually might be a pretty shameful one. (Submitted by TalSiach) More…
Competence Alert: IAAF Has Nearly Identified Runner's Gender
usatoday.com — The IAAF said Friday it is still working behind the scenes with Caster Semenya and the South African government to resolve issues about the 18-year-old runner's gender identity and future career. Australian newspapers reported in September that Semenya has male and female sexual organs, but the IAAF has refused to confirm or deny those claims. (Submitted by weirdralph) More…
Several 2009 MLB Awards Clearly Thought Up On The Spot
theonion.com — A number of players suggested to reporters Monday that, with accolades such as the AL Platinum Baseman Award and the Best Lead Off of the Year Trophy, the Baseball Writers' Association of America was almost certainly making up its year-end honors on the spot. (Submitted by louiebaur) More…
Death of QB Brees' Mother Ruled a Suicide
usatoday.com — Grand County coroner Brenda Bock concluded this week that the 59-year-old Mina Brees, who died August 7th, died of a prescription drug overdose and ruled the death a suicide. Brees is the mother of New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees (Submitted by Shiner76) More…
Even Iraqi Prisoners Hate Packers Fans
greenbaypressgazette.com — Detainees at a camp in Baghdad, Iraq have found a way to annoy their guards from Wisconsin. Despite the language barrier, they've have picked up a few English words that touch on a sore spot. Two words in particular: Brett Favre. (Submitted by Lederhosed) More…
Handicapped Runner Seen to Have Unfair Advantage
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — 18 months ago, South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius -- famously known as the "Blade Runner"; because he was born without fibulas and runs on two crescent, carbon fiber lower legs -- made global headlines when the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturned a ban by the IAAF and and allowed Pistorius to compete against able-bodied runners. (Submitted by thegamingguy) More…
NFL tailgating policies won't affect "real" fans
bloggingstocks.com — When the Philadelphia Eagles have an in-stadium jail, all 32 teams allow text messages about unruly fans, the NFL has adopted a Fan Code of Conduct, and some stadiums (including the Houston Texans and the famously rowdy Oakland Raiders) have adopted the NFL's 20-ounce beer limit, it is time to admit there is a problem with fan behavior at games. (Submitted by BeShirtHappy) More…
Ireland cheated out of World Cup by cruel hand of T. Henry
guardian.co.uk — "It was ridiculous really and unfortunately it's what we thought was going to happen," said the Ireland defender Richard Dunne. "The World Cup is run by people who want to decide who gets there. Big teams get big decisions. The referee says he was 100% certain that Henry didn't handball it but Henry said [to me] that he did. (Submitted by Travelet) More…
Quidditch takes flight at Harvard
news.bostonherald.com — It was a bizarre, magical request that apparently even cash-strapped Harvard University couldn’t refuse. “It’s a combination of dodge ball, soccer and track,” Rush said about the once-fictitious game, introduced to the world through J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter [website]” novels. (Submitted by alanocu) More…
UFC Boss Faces Biggest Promotional Test Yet
sports.yahoo.com — Dana White was supposed to spend this week promoting his Ultimate Fighting Championship 106 card in Las Vegas. It was to star his biggest box office draw, heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar. Instead White flew Tuesday to Bismarck, N.D., showed up at the local hospital and found Lesnar, in heavy post-op sedation with questions about the future ... (Submitted by diggleague) More…
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