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Anchored Putting to Be Banned in Golf by 2016

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:19:20 +0000

Those long-handled putters that have become fairly popular on the professional golf circuit could soon be obsolete after the U.S. Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club—the official governing bodies of The Rules of Golf voted this week to ban “anchoring” a club while putting. Rule 14-1b will prohibit golfers from anchoring their [...]

Charmin Sponsors Hilarious 'Stop Skidmarks' Billboard At NASCAR Race

Joe Student — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:11:04 +0000

Product placement and sponsorship can be a precarious situation. Companies who spend millions of dollars on a branding campaign can wind up coming across as too pushy or stiff to relate to consumers. Sometimes, however, a corporate branding campaign loosens its grip and the result is a memorable ad from a brand that doesn’t take [...]

Treadmill dance? This Guy Really Gets a Workout In

Rachel Flores — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:10:32 +0000

Are you one of those people that when your running on a treadmill all you worry about it not falling off and breaking something? Thats definitely how I am, but this guy obviously doesn't feel the same way I feel about treadmills. Nobody likes a show off dude.

Matt Kemp of the LA Dodgers Gives a Fan Something Special

Rachel Flores — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:14:41 +0000

Matt Kemp of the LA Dodgers really shows a fan that he cares. I'm pretty sure that is a game that guy will never forget.

Boston Marathon Bombings Survivor Leads Emotional Pregame Pep Rally for Bruins

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:06:45 +0000

Get your goose bumps ready. Jeff Bauman, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombings who lost both his legs in the attacks, served as honorary flag banner captain during the Bruins playoff game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. He waved a Bruins pennant before the game while on the ice as the [...]

Tim Tebow Gets Released, Jets Finally Realize He's Not Good

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:53:18 +0000

The New York Jets have released Tim Tebow in the most high-profile split since Brad and Jen called it quits. The Jets parted ways with the lightning rod for controversy on Monday after a year in which he rode the bench following a trade with the Denver Broncos that left many people scratching their heads. [...]

Minor League Baseball Team to Replace Umpires With a Judge & Jury of Little League Players

Joe Student — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:30:34 +0000

The St. Paul Saints, an independent minor league baseball team with a history of wacky promotions, are fulfilling the dream of many managers: getting rid of all the umpires. During their May 11 game against the Gary SouthShore Railcats, the Saints will replace umpires with a judge and a jury. It's allegedly the f

Last Home Game and the WTX Outlaws Need Your Support

Rachel Flores — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:15:40 +0000

The past games the WTX Outlaws have hosted different things like: South Plains Food Bank and Military Appreciation Day, but this game we just need fans to come pack the bleachers to show Midland that Lubbock is supportive and they can’t out fan us.

Jon Bon Jovi's Son, Jesse Bongiovi, May Walk on to Notre Dame's Football Team

Joe Student — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:30:30 +0000

In a development that's sure to launch a million bad 'Livin' On A Prayer' puns from members of the sports media, Jesse Bongiovi, the son of rock star Jon Bon Jovi, intends to walk on to the footba

The College Football Playoff Will Be Called the College Football Playoff

Joe Student — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:30:45 +0000

In the most glaring example of a lack of marketing creativity and out of obvious desire for a paid name sponsor, the new four-team college football playoff system that is replacing the Bowl Championship Series will be called the College Football Playoff, ESPN reported on Tuesday. “College Football Playoff” new name for 4-team playoff, sources [...]

David Ortiz's F-Bomb At Red Sox Game Approved By FCC Chair

Joe Student — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:00:25 +0000

A day after the city of Boston was locked down under a 'shelter-in-place' order while a massive manhunt captured the last suspect at large in last Monday's Boston Marathon bombings, the Boston Red Sox held extended pregame ceremonies at Fenway Park on Saturday to honor the memory of the victims of the attacks and celebrate the Boston police, emergency responders and marathon volunteers

West Texas OutLaws hold Military Appreciation Day

Rachel Flores — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:28:20 +0000

April 6, 2013 was a great Saturday for the West Texas Outlaws beating the Curry County Cats 46-26 and now the determined WTX OutLaws are at it again and need your support against the Permian Basin SkyForce

Boston Fans Sing National Anthem In Unison Before Bruins' Game

Joe Student — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:30:27 +0000

Wednesday night marked the first major sporting event in Boston since Monday’s bombings of the Boston Marathon. Prior to the Boston Bruins’ game against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Bank Garden, the Bruins observed a moment of silence for the victims and survivors of the bombings. The public address announcer then directed fans to singer [...]

High School Baseball Team Loses 65-0

Joe Student — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:30:28 +0000

There is a reason some leagues use a 10-run 'mercy rule,' and this is it. Licking Heights High School of Pataskala, Ohio beat Harvest Prep of Winchester, Ohio, 65-0, earlier this month. The game was called after Licking Heights plated a jaw-dropping 31 runs in the third inning. Ohio state rules don't allow the 10-run rule to be used until the

Former Texas Tech Red Raider Danny Amendola Pledges His Support for Those Injured in the Boston Marathon Bombing

Landon King — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:02:10 +0000

Former Red Raider Danny Amendola has pledged his support for those injured in the Boston Marathon Bombing: "I will DONATE $100 for EVERY pass I catch next season to whatever "Boston Marathon Relief Fund" there is. And $200 for any dropped pass."

Did Tiger Woods Cheat at the Masters?

Landon King — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:29:57 +0000

By now you must have heard of the cheating scandal surrounding Tiger Woods at the Masters this weekend. Here's the quick version of the story...

Brett Favre Wanted to Play for the Dallas Cowboys

Joe Student — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:30:15 +0000

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre had blue star-envy. The Super Bowl winning QB played the bulk of his career with the Green Bay Packers before spending time with the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings prior to retiring in 2010. Despite the bitter end to his time in Green Bay, Favre will likely always be [...]

Jackie Robinson Day To Be Celebrated By MLB Teams on Monday and Tuesday

Joe Student — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:30:24 +0000

Even if you're not heading to the movies on Monday or Tuesday, you'll be seeing "42" if you're a Major League Baseball fan. All players and on-field personnel will once again don the No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day

2013 Masters Recap — Adam Scott Wins the Masters in Sudden-Death Playoff

Joe Student — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:17:03 +0000

Adam Scott birdied the second playoff hole to beat Angel Cabrera and win the 2013 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on Sunday. In winning his first-ever major, Scott became the first Australian ever to win the Masters. The tournament pressed on to a sudden-death playoff for the second consecutive year after both [...]

Louisville Beats Michigan, 82-76, To Win 2013 NCAA Basketball Championship

Joe Student — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:13:12 +0000

Louisville 82, Michigan 76 Reserve guard Luke Hancock scored 22 points, including making all five of his 3-point shot attempts, as Louisville beat Michigan, 82-76, in the 2013 NCAA basketball championship in Atlanta on Monday night. The victory gave Cardinals’ head coach Rick Pitino a second national title in addition to the one he won [...]