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12-Year-Old Banned From Pitching in Little League Because He's…Good At Pitching?

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:00:27 +0000

A 12-year old in Massachussetts has been banned from pitching for his little league team, because he is too good. At 5’1” and 90 pounds, Tanner Beebe looks like a normal 12-year-old kid, but the power behind his right arm and his 60 MPH fastball caught the attention of the parents of opposing players and [...]

10,000 LSU Tiger Baseball Fans Attended 'Skip Bertman Field' Dedication at Alex Box Stadium

Danny Fox — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:01:21 +0000

Alex Box Stadium was packed with 10,000 cheering LSU fans Saturday night when the baseball field was named “Skip Bertman Field.” There is a new sign hanging above the press box that reads, “Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.” After the unveiling, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Joe Alleva said, “This is truly the [...]

Canadian Singer Flubs U.S. National Anthem at Junior Hockey Game

Joe Student — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:23:06 +0000

Oh, Canada, indeed! Canadian singer Alexis Normand forgot the words of “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the Memorial Cup junior hockey championships on Saturday in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. As the Halifax Mooseheads and Portland Winterhawks nervously waited for the opening face-off, Normand sang her wa

Les Miles Sings Happy Birthday to West Monroe's Cameron Robinson's Mother

Danny Fox — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:09:19 +0000

West Monroe offensive tackle Cameron Robinson is being sought after by a lot of college football coaches. But when LSU head coach Les Miles sings "Happy Birthday" to the mom of a 6-foot-6, 315-pound consensus five star player he has to be top priorty.

Do You Check Work Email When You're Out of the Office? You're Not Alone

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:50:03 +0000

With the explosion of smartphones and tablets, it should come as no surprise to find out that we spend a lot of time checking our work email when we’re not even in the office. But just how much do we do it? A new survey of 500 employees at small to mid-sized businesses reveals checking [...]

Guy Bails on Bike Going 230 MPH, Rolls For About a Week, Only Breaks His Foot

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:18 +0000

Riding a motorcycle at 200+ miles per hour with just a helmet and some thin racing gear as the only things between you and possible death is pretty impressive. It’s even impressive when you fall off the bike and escape with nothing more than a broken foot and an insane case of road rash. Chris [...]

Dr. Joyce Brothers Dies at Age 85

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:05:43 +0000

Dr. Joyce Brothers, the psychologist whose career included a syndicated column, books, stints on television and in film, has died. She was 85. Brothers passed away Monday in New York City, although no cause of death has been revealed. Brothers first rose to fame by winning the top prize in 1955 while a contestant on [...]

Evangel Eagles Win 2A State Baseball Title!

Erin McCarty — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:22:30 +0000

On a day that had a few hurdles, the finish to the day was a great one for the Evangel Eagles baseball team. The 3rd seeded Eagles beat 4th seeded University Lab 2-0 to win the state title. The bus taking the team to the game at Warhawk Stadium at the University of Louisiana at [...]

Watch the Most Unbelievable 3-Point Shooting Display Ever

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:49:17 +0000

There are sharp shooters and then there are razor sharp shooters. In a display of 3-point shooting accuracy that makes Stephen Curry look like Helen Keller, Laurie Koehn sank a mind-boggling 132 of 135 triples in a five-minute span. Five minutes! That’s longer than the time it took to realize the last ‘Die Hard’ was [...]

Amazing 87 Year Old Gymnast Flips Like 20 Year Old! (Video)

Robert and Erin — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:40:11 +0000

Her name is Johanna Quaas and she’s from Halle,Germany. She is also in the Guiness Book of Records for her feats as a gymnast. Oh, I forgot to mention…Johanna is 87 years old! Johanna was born in 1925. Remarkably the retired PE teacher only began to train at gymnastics in her 50s taking part in her [...]

Nick Saban Photobombs University of Alabama Graduate [PHOTO]

Danny Fox — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:34:38 +0000

Bradley R. Harris just graduated from the University of Alabama, and Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban gave him a memorable graduation gift: a photobomb. Was Saban about to give Harris a standing ovation for his academic achievements, or is he ready to head over to the concession stand to grab some Little Debbie cakes? You [...]

NASCAR Driver Kyle Petty's Charity Ride Is on the Road

Danny Fox — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:35:08 +0000

Former NASCAR Driver, Kyle Petty is on a mission to help children with chronic or life threatening illnesses with the Kyle Petty Charity Ride. The event started in Idaho as Petty leads more than 175 motorcycles cross country going 2,100 miles and ending in Tempe, Arizona on May 3.

Coolest Dad or Craziest Dad? Man in Legal Trouble for Letting Son, 9, Drive His Ferrari [VIDEO]

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:50:00 +0000

Police in India have filed charges against a man who let his nine-year-old son drive his car. Oh, did we mention it’s a Ferrari? The man’s wife shot footage of the boy tooling around the car during his birthday a few weeks ago while his brother, age 5, sat in the passenger seat. The boy [...]

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

High School Baseball Team Trapped 11 Rattlesnakes On Field Since August

Joe Student — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:56:46 +0000

The baseball team at Valencia (Ca.) West Ranch High School is very aware of all the potential dangers on a baseball field: errant cleats, bean balls and, you know, rattlesnakes. Since August 11, the team has dealt with 11 rattlesnakes on its home field. Incident records show the school had only 17 rattlesnake disturbances in [...]

Goosebumps and Chills — National Anthem Sung In Boston! [VIDEO]

Robert and Erin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:13:48 +0000

The city of Boston attempts to return to normal after Monday’s horrific Marathon bombing. Tonight the Boston Bruins hockey team returned to action at the city’s TD Garden with a special tribute to the victims, the city’s first responders and the strength and spirit of America. Rene Rancourt sings The National Anthem and the crowd [...]

5 Amazing Fans Who Caught Foul Balls Without Dropping Their Beers

Danny Groner — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:30:35 +0000

We’ve all seen fans at sporting events try to match the competitors on the field from time to time. As the ball flies toward them, they make valiant efforts to grab a souvenir. Some are armed with gloves, while others choose instead to duck and cover. And then there are the select few who so [...]

Twin Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:00:08 +0000

9 p.m. (EST): The final press conference of the day with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and various other officials just concluded. The FBI is now leading investigations of the events. Davis confirmed that three people were killed in today's blasts.

CNN is reporting that one of the victims killed was an 8-year-old boy. The Wall Street Journal had reported that as many as five other unexploded devices were found around Boston, but investigators now doubt that they were actually bombs.

[UPDATE] Explosions Rock Boston Marathon; Three Dead & More Than 100 Injured

Dennis Foley — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:39:45 +0000

[UPDATE 9:18 p.m.] CNN is reporting that one of three killed by the dual blasts was an 8-year-old boy and that eight children are among the 100+ currently hospitalized from injuries they sustained. [UPDATE 8:02 p.m.] According to the Boston Police Department, a third person has died following the Boston Marathon explosions. The injury count [...]

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