Megan Welter: Iraq War Vet, NFL Cheerleader
Megan Welter served as a Signal Corps officer in the Iraq War. Now, she’s an Arizona Cardinals cheerleader.
Despite Bankruptcy, Detroit Subsidizing New Red Wings Stadium
Detroit is bankrupt, but that isn’t stopping the Red Wings from getting $400 million in taxpayer subsidies for their new stadium.
Florida Linebacker Barks at K-9 Officer
University of Florida linebacker Antonio Morrison has been suspended after barking at a police dog.
Odd Headline of the Day: Golf Edition
Forbes wins the day with “Phil Mickelson Wins British Open—And California Taxes It.”
Nate Silver Leaving New York Times For ESPN, ABC
Three years after joining The New York Times, Nate Silver is jumping ship to Disney’s ESPN and ABC.
Obama Golfs with PTI Team
Tony Kornheiser celebrated becoming a senior citizen by playing a round of golf with the president.
Soccer Referee Beheaded After Stabbing Player
A Brazilian soccer referee was tortured and beheaded after fatally stabbing a player.
Blackhawks Thank Bruins, Boston Residents for Sportsmanship
The owners of the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks took out a full page ad in today’s Boston Globe thanking their opponents and their home city for a classy and well-fought Finals
Glen Coffee, Former Alabama and 49er Football Star, Graduates Airborne School
When Glen Coffee abruptly retired from a promising NFL career, most wondered what he was up to. Now we know.
Brazilian Protesters Turn Their Anger Toward Soccer
Even the national sport is arousing the anger of the protesters in Brazil.
Chad Johnson Gets 30 Days in Jail for Butt Pat
The former NFL wideout formerly known as Chad Ochocinco will spend a month in jail for patting his lawyer on the fanny.
Federal Judge Dismisses Pennsylvania Lawsuit Against NCAA Over Penn State Sanctions
Set backs for Pennsylvania in its effort to reverse the NCAA sanctions against Penn State, and a new lawsuit from the Paterno family. The Sandusky story returns.
Alabama Wins Another National Championship . . . in Golf?
The University of Alabama men’s golf team joins the football, softball, gymnastics, and women’s golf teams as national champions.
NFL Tax Exempt Status Means They Pay More Taxes
No, the NFL isn’t a non-profit. Yes, it pays massive amounts of taxes.
America’s Problems Solved, Congress Now Wants To Change The Redskins’ Name
Apparently, our biggest problem in America is now the name of an NFL franchise.
Mount Everest Crowded, Littered with Corpses
Fifty years after Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent, Everest is crowded with guided tours and littered with the corpses of inexperienced climbers.
Unemployed Journeyman Becomes NBA’s First Openly Gay Player
Jason Collins is gay. Who the hell is Jason Collins, you might ask?
Brittney Griner is Gay and No One Cares
Prominent female athletes have been able to be openly gay for decades. Why can’t their male counterparts?
Sam Hurd and the War on Drugs
Calvin Watkins considers “The sad case of Sam Hurd,” a former wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears.
Mal Moore, Alabama Football Legend, Dead at 73
Mal Moore, who was part of ten football championships at Alabama, has died at 73.
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