Phil Ivey Accused of Cheating Casino; Poker Star Denied Winnings
A major casino operator is accusing Phil Ivey, one of the world's top poker players and gamblers in general, of cheating at baccarat in the UK last summer. As a result, they're refusing to pay him $12...
View ArticleFred White Dies; Royals Broadcaster Was 76
Fred White, the longtime broadcaster for the Kansas City Royals, has died. He passed away yesterday, one day after announcing his retirement. White was 76.White died of complications from melanoma....
View ArticleDavid Beckham to Retire from Professional Soccer
The world of professional soccerfootballfutball sports is about to get far less handsome. David Beckham has announced that he is retiring at the end of this season. "I'm thankful to PSG for giving me...
View ArticleChad Johnson: Wanted For Probation Violation
Chad Johnson is officially a wanted man. Not by Evelyn Lozada, or any NFL team (though we hear the Omaha Beef may be hiring). Authorities are hunting him down for an alleged probation violation. A...
View ArticleWill Smith Photobomb: Move, Craig Sager!
During last night's Heat-Bulls game, TNT cameras honed in on Will Smith and Jaden Smith. Father and son were sitting in the front row, enjoying a playoff atmosphere, probably laughing about reports...
View ArticleDick Trickle Dead of Apparent Suicide; NASCAR Star Was 71
Dick Trickle, a former NASCAR star, has died. He was 71 years old. Police in North Carolina believe that Trickle took his own life, shooting himself at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincoln County at 12:02...
View ArticleTommy Wilson, Son of Biff From Back to the Future: High School Pitching Star!
Tommy Wilson, son of actor Thomas F. Wilson, who played Biff Tannen in Back to the Future, is emerging as an elite high school pitcher. Wilson starts for Notre Dame High in Sherman Oaks, Calif., and...
View ArticleJason Collins' Twin: I'm the Straight One!
Looks like Jarron Collins, the twin brother of Jason Collins, is able to have some fun with Jason's groundbreaking announcement that he is gay. A few weeks after Jason became the first openly gay male...
View ArticleScreaming Arm-Wrestling Girl: Intense! Kind of Scary!
The raw intensity of this woman competing at the European Women’s Arm-Wrestling Championship in Lithuania must be seen to be believed. The look in her eyes is that of a true competitor. You can FEEL...
View ArticleVince Young Graduates From University of Texas
Vince Young has graduated from the University of Texas. After leading the Longhorns to a national championship win in 2005 and leaving early for the NFL draft, he finally finished what he came there...
View ArticleJets RB Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges
Michael Goodson, a free agent running back brought in this offseason to compete for the Jets starting running back spot, was arrested early this morning for possession of pot and a loaded weapon. But,...
View ArticleDwyane Wade Prom Appearance: Surprise!
Oh, the perks of finishing off your NBA Playoff opponent quickly... On Friday evening, Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade gave Nicole Muxo the surprise of a lifetime: he showed up at her senior prom!...
View ArticleChad Johnson: Unemployed, Unable to Pay Child Support
The maligned Chad Johnson's woes seem to keep piling up. In addition to the warrant out for his arrest, the former NFL athlete is in a declining state of fiscal health, a dramatic reversal from just...
View ArticleCubs Fan Makes Miraculous, Dangerous Foul Ball Catch
Sign him up, Theo Epstein! During Saturday's Chicago Cubs-New York Mets game, a fan risked life, limb and beer to try and snag a foul ball hit by first baseman Ike Davis. Did he succeed? You bet!...
View ArticleChad Johnson: Arrested For Probation Violation
Chad Johnson was just arrested for violating the terms of his probation. A Broward County, Fla., judge remanded the former NFL star into custody. Eight-Five was on probation stemming from his infamous...
View ArticleApril Macie: Lance Armstrong Asked Me to EAT HIS A$$!
File this under Lance Armstrong image-tarnishing news you didn't see coming. Comedienne April Macie said, on Howard Stern's radio show Monday, that the disgraced cyclist once asked her to perform a...
View ArticleRay Rice: Robbed of Guns and Cash
Ray Rice and his family are safe and sound today. But the same cannot be said of two guns and $2,000 in cash belonging to the All-Pro running back. That is what a thief made off with at some point on...
View ArticleWestboro Baptist Church Blames Oklahoma Tornado on Jason Collins, Kevin Durant
The Westboro Baptist Church is drawing a link between Monday's devastating Oklahoma tornado and NBA star Kevin Durant's support for Jason Collins. After Collins came out as gay in SI this spring,...
View ArticleSergio Garcia Makes Fried Chicken Joke About Tiger Woods
Spanish golf star Sergio Garcia is apologizing following a joke he cracked at rival Tiger Woods' expense Tuesday that many interpreted as racist. At the European Tour's Players’ Awards dinner, Garcia...
View ArticleEric Spoto Breaks Bench Pressing World Record
Kids, do NOT try this at home. On Sunday, Eric Spoto shattered the raw bench pressing world record, as he put up 722 pounds without the help of any kind of supportive clothing. That's nearly as much...
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