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MMA fighter Wanderlei Silva trains for fight with a snorkel

449 votes | submitted 2008-10-11 20:08:28 by anderzole | 73 comments

An interesting look at Wanderlei Silva's training, which involves using a snorkel to restrict the intake of oxygen.

10 Must-Visit Sports Locations [PICS]

453 votes | submitted 2008-10-11 15:25:48 by openthink | 135 comments

Interesting list. Definitely not complete but includes some good ones--e.g., Fenway Park, Royal Golf Courses at St. Andrews, Lambeau Field.

The Coolest Custom Knife Ever

250 votes | submitted 2008-10-10 18:59:25 by Pvisi111 | 121 comments

This unique Art Deco linerlock folder features a deep releif carved Rados Ladder pattern Impala head with 14 kt. gold horns that introduces the rear of the handle to the rest of the knife in a very gracefull and flowing fashion. Roll over image to see a magnified version.

The Top 10 Hottest College Gymnasts

991 votes | submitted 2008-10-10 18:02:20 by milkman4350 | 142 comments

Now this was a list worth compiling.

Unicycle Moron Crashes Hard on Deck

387 votes | submitted 2008-10-10 05:02:57 by badwithcomputer | 82 comments

As if riding a unicycle wasn't embarrassing enough, this idiot screams out before he faceplants onto a short deck.

ABC to Premier "Dancing With The Guards"

232 votes | submitted 2008-10-09 18:55:26 by philostrato | 32 comments

What with all the athletes and C-list celebs getting arrested recently, the network has decided to create a jailhouse version of "Dancing With the Stars." We've discovered the list of competitors, including OJ Simpson, Mindy McCready, Quinton Jackson, Heather Locklear and Reby Sky.

The 2008 Mustached American of the Year Award

406 votes | submitted 2008-10-08 20:41:03 by concertmaps | 50 comments

The American Mustache Institute (AMI) sponsors its annual Robert Goulet Memorial Mustached American Award on October 25, in St. Louis (home to the world's largest mustache - the St. Louis Arch). Nothing builds a resume like sporting America's best lip-fur.

Comments on Kimbo Slice Fight Question EliteXC’s Credibility

597 votes | submitted 2008-10-08 20:40:49 by diggleague | 128 comments

Seth Petruzelli, after going from nobody to national celebrity for punching out Kimbo Slice, went on the radio Monday. He delivered a shot potentially more powerful than anything he threw Saturday. “The promoters kind of hinted to me, and they gave me the money to stand and trade with him, They didn’t want me to take him down."

In Depth: Worst Losing Streaks In Sporting History

349 votes | submitted 2008-10-08 02:29:05 by msaleem | 64 comments

Disappointment hurts, but abject failure can be far worse. At least Cubs fans have seen their team in the playoffs four times in the past 10 years. Try being a Pirates fan. The last time they had a winning season, George H. W. Bush was president, Nirvana was a new band and Barry Bonds was thin.

7 Athletes Who Went Directly To Jail

450 votes | submitted 2008-10-07 18:35:57 by MrBabyMan | 52 comments

These sentences may come as a surprise to cynical fans who think there’s no way a famous athlete could end up in prison, but sports figures serving hard time isn’t exactly uncommon. Here are seven who did not pass go, did not collect their $200, and went directly to jail.

Boxer Steals WBC Belt From Opponent Pre-Fight & Storms Off

402 votes | submitted 2008-10-07 14:45:25 by diggleague | 74 comments

Samuel Peter ripped the WBC belt from Vitali Klitschko's hands and stormed off the stage Monday at a news conference to promote their heavyweight title fight. Peter thought it was unfair that the press conference was in German .. so he stole the belt and left.

Another Doping Scandal Rocks Cycling

358 votes | submitted 2008-10-06 23:27:26 by theLaunchingPad | 49 comments

Stefan Schumacher, winner of 2 stages in '08 Tour, has returned a positive test for CERA, a form of EPO.

Bill Would Further Anti-Drug Efforts

262 votes | submitted 2008-10-05 18:56:27 by noupsell | 41 comments

A legislative mandate to educate student athletes about the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs will bolster New Jersey’s school steroid testing initiative.

Ancient Chinese sport helps modern breast cancer survivors

330 votes | submitted 2008-10-06 16:48:00 by hantata | 25 comments

Binkley, 51, director of Turning Point Women's Healthcare in Alpharetta, Georgia, said the strenuous paddling motion needed to move the 40-foot boat through the water helps breast cancer patients heal.

Athletes Who Played in Pain [PICS]

649 votes | submitted 2008-10-05 22:35:13 by openthink | 123 comments

Great mix & gallery, from multiple sports. From Johan Santana (NY Mets, 2008), Curt Schilling (Red Sox, 2004) to Michael Jordan (1997), Kirk Gibson (1998), Willis Reed (1970), Ben Hogan (1950), a lot more.

Bank buyouts raise question of names for venues

318 votes | submitted 2008-10-05 18:42:34 by noupsell | 32 comments

Performance venues love blockbuster events, but not the kind that are currently affecting their naming-rights partners. The stunning takeovers of big banks like Washington Mutual (WaMu) and Wachovia are forcing venues with long-term naming-rights deals with these institutions to grapple with unexpected branding challenges.

The Final Curtain for the Kimbo Slice Show

990 votes | submitted 2008-10-05 20:30:48 by diggleague | 243 comments

It was just a matter of time before Kimbo got exposed. He was little more than a character out of central casting, a bunch of addictive YouTube videos and a lot of insane hype by CBS, which made him a headliner before he made himself a fighter...

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