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LeBron James Named NBA MVP
LeBron James has been named MVP of the NBA. This is the fourth time the Miami Heat star has been named the league's most valuable player. The only sports writer who did not vote for LeBron was Gary Washburn. James says his priority is still winning championships for the Heat. Take a look: Permalink | Facebook | Twitter | Our News Feeds
Trailer for 42 Starring Chadwick Boseman
42 is a new film from Legendary Pictures about the life of Jackie Robinson. Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the first African American to play in Major League Baseball since the 1880s. He started at first base for the Dodgers on April 15, 9147. Show More Summary
Rutgers Coach Berates Players and Throws Balls at Them
Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice has a very aggressive and abusive coaching style. A new video from EPSN's Outside the Lines reveals what he does to athletes at practice. He yells at his players and cusses them out. He pushes them and grabs their jerseys. Show More Summary
April Fool's: Jose Canseco Says He's Getting Married
Major League Baseball slugger Jose Canseco tricked his followers today, April 1st, with a tweet that said he is getting married. Jose said, "I am getting married today." I am getting married today — Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) AprilShow More Summary
NMA News Animators Explain Manti Te'o Hoax Girlfriend Story
The animators at NMA News attempt to explain the bizarre and confusing Notre Dame football player Manti Te'o hoax girlfriend story. Manti Te'o either made up a fake girlfriend or he was the victim of a cruel hoax. The bloggers at Deadspin broke the unusual story. Take a look: Permalink | Facebook | Twitter | Our News Feeds
Adidas and Major League Soccer Unveil New Ball
Adidas and Major League Soccer have unveiled a new official match ball. The ball, called PRIME, will be the official match ball for the 2013 MLS season. Adidas says the ball features a more aerodynamic construction which provides for increased control and consistent ball movement.
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High School Kicker Makes 67-Yard Field Goal
Austin Rehkow kicked a 67-yard field goal in a high school football game. This is the fourth longest high school field goal ever. There are just three others longer according to Wikipedia. The longest was a 73-yarder in 2006. Here is Rehkow's 67-yard field goal. Take a look: Permalink | Facebook | Twitter | Our News Feeds
Joe Girardi Talks Derek Jeter's Ankle Injury
Derek Jeter fractured his ankle in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS). He will be out for three months and will miss the rest of the post-season. It is a major blow for the Yankees. At least he will be back next season and will take the time to recover. Show More Summary
Boston Red Sox Fire Bobby Valentine
The Boston Red Sox have fired manager Bobby Valentine after a dismal 69 wins and 93 losses. The Boston Globe reports that this was the worst season for the team since 1965. The Boston Globe also says Valentine was disappointed in being fired, but understood the decision. The team was plagued by injuries this season. Take a look: Permalink | Facebook | Twitter | Our News Feeds
NFL and NFLRA Cut Deal. Regular Refs to Return
The NFL and NFLRA have announced a deal which will end the use of replacement refs. REgular refs will be back on the field starting tomorrow night. Here is a statement from the NFL and NFLRA: The NFL and NFLRA are pleased to announce...Show More Summary
Roger Clemens to Pitch for the Sugar Land Skeeters
Roger Clemens is returning to baseball. The 50-year-old pitcher will play for the Sugar Land Skeeters, a minor league team in Houston. Clemens says, "I'm nowhere near where I would need to be to really compete like I want to. I'm gonna get soar. Show More Summary
USC Ranked #1 in AP Top 25 Poll
The AP has ranked the top 25 college football teams. USC gets the No. 1 ranking this year. The top 10 are USC, Albama, LSU, Oklahoma, Oregon, Georgia, Florida State, Michigan, South Carolina and Arkansas. Ohio State is banned from the post-season this year. Take a look: Permalink | Facebook | Twitter | Our News Feeds
Felix Hernandez Pitches Perfect Game for the Mariners
Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez has thrown the 23rd perfect game in MLB history. It is the first perfect game in Mariners history. The Seattle Times reports that Hernandez struck out 12 during his perfect game. Here is a clip of the celebration following the final out. Take a look: Permalink | Facebook | Twitter | Our News Feeds
R.A. Dickey Talks Knuckleball
R.A. Dickey talks about his knuckleball pitch with ABC News. Dickey has won 12 games and only lost one so far this year for the New York Mets. His ERA is a very low 2.40. You can find his stats here. Dickey says he pictures a vertical shoe box over the catcher's head. Show More Summary
24K Gold Leather Baseball to be Used in 2012 State Farm Home Run Derby
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Gold Sport Collectibles and Major League Baseball Properties have announced the special-edition "gold ball" will remain an integral component of the 2012 State Farm Home Run Derby at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Monday, July 9. Show More Summary
Lance McCullers Jr. is Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year
Gatorade presented former Jesuit High School pitcher Lance McCullers, Jr. with its National Player of the Year trophy. McCullers, Jr. helped to lead the Tigers to a 28-2 overall record and a berth in the Florida High School Athletic Association 5A state semifinals. Show More Summary
New York Giants Get Super Bowl Rings
The New York Giants, the 2012 Super Bowl champs, have received their Super Bowl rings. The large rings were designed by Tiffany & Co. Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said he let the players design the ring, which is why it came out so big. Take a look: Permalink | Facebook | Twitter | Our News Feeds
LeBron James Wins Third NBA MVP Award
Miami Heat star LeBron James has been named that winner of the 2012 NBA MVP award. This is his third time winning the award in the last four years. LeBron averaged 27.1 points, 6.2 assists and 7.9 total rebounds per game this season....Show More Summary
Robot Throws Out First Pitch at Cubs-Phillies Game
Drexel University's humanoid robot, HUBO 2, threw out the first pitch prior a Cubs-Phillies game in Philadelphia late last month. HUBO 2 needs to work on his throwing arm. Take a look: Your browser does not support iframes. PhillieBot threw out the first pitch at the Phillies game last year and was booed by unappreciative fans. Show More Summary
Manu Ginobili Fails to Make Easy Dunk
Here is a video clip of one of the easiest missed dunks ever.San Antonio's Manu Ginobili gets the steal, but misses the wide open dunk. That's just terrible. Take a look: