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Sports Turkey Of The Year Candidates

217 votes | submitted 2008-11-26 21:03:19 by trentmonica | 19 comments

It's that time of year again for our Turkey of the Year choices. If you goofed up, embarrassed yourself or generally acted like an idiot, you have the chance to be recognized.

Surfing the vertical wave

614 votes | submitted 2008-11-27 00:35:11 by d2002 | 62 comments

Gymnastics coach videotaped gymnast in locker room

300 votes | submitted 2008-11-26 18:35:37 by trentmonica | 124 comments

A former University of Illinois gymnastics coach has been charged with secretly videotaping a gymnast in a campus locker room.

He...Could...Go...All...The...Way!

350 votes | submitted 2008-11-26 02:05:21 by badwithcomputer | 71 comments

While the Iowa Hawkeyes were scoring at will on the field Saturday night, two fans from the Hawkeye State also were scoring elsewhere in the Metrodome. Police say that a man and woman were "having relations" in one of the bathroom stalls as a crowd cheered them on. Both were intoxicated, said Deputy Police Chief Chuck Miner.

Michael Phelps had 'nothing left' before winning 7 gold meda

473 votes | submitted 2008-11-26 05:45:21 by BrokebackCasket | 105 comments

After winning his sixth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics, Michael Phelps feared he wouldn't be strong enough to win his seventh.

Best Sports Illustrated Covers of the 1960s

209 votes | submitted 2008-11-25 22:52:06 by 7FluidAH | 24 comments

A gallery of the 25 best Sports Illustrated covers from the 1960s. Covers include photos of John F. Kennedy, Wilt Chamberlain, O.J. Simpson, Bill Russell, Ted Williams, Vince Lombardi, Joe Namath, Muhammad Ali, Casey Stengel, and more.

Danny Cipriani Is Now On Bench Duty

213 votes | submitted 2008-11-25 13:31:55 by louiebaur | 34 comments

Danny Cipriani has been relegated to the bench for the autumn international with New Zealand after his error-strewn display during England’s humiliating defeat to South Africa.

Cop at UFC 91 Body Slams Dude First, Asks Questions Later

481 votes | submitted 2008-11-25 23:02:07 by RogueTomato | 84 comments

It just wouldn't be a night at the fights if someone didn't get all riled up and start their own action outside the Octagon.

Wrestlers File Herpes Lawsuit

404 votes | submitted 2008-11-25 14:48:58 by ScottMcIntyre | 111 comments

Though many may want to, few of the 45 million people in the U.S. infected with herpes actually sue someone after they hear the news. But then again, few people have been diagnosed with herpes the way Andrew Bradley was two years ago at York College of Pennsylvania.

Marathoner, 90, Trains For Record

272 votes | submitted 2008-11-24 22:06:47 by BeShirtHappy | 42 comments

Gladys Burrill is in training for her fifth Honolulu Marathon. Gladys isn't your ordinary marathoner...

EXCLUSIVE: I will fight again for $100m, admits Lennox Lewis

319 votes | submitted 2008-11-23 20:28:23 by ScottMcIntyre | 80 comments

Lennox Lewis, Britain's former undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion, has admitted that he is prepared to make a sensational $100 million comeback. Rumours of a return were rife in boxing last week after his former trainer, Emanuel Steward, and his last opponent, Vitali Klitschko, claimed 43-year-old Lewis was back in the gym.

20 Hot-Headed Athletes From Past and Present

300 votes | submitted 2008-11-23 23:03:29 by msaleem | 43 comments

This article celebrates 20 of these hot-headed athletes, the cream of the crop from both past and present.

Chuck Liddel ponders rematch with Randy Couture in June

299 votes | submitted 2008-11-23 20:04:13 by anderzole | 69 comments

A strong source indicates that Chuck Liddell is currently in negotiations to move to heavyweight in order to fight Randy Couture. The proposed fight would take place on June 13th in Cologne, Germany. The UFC wants to have Randy on their Germany show because he speaks the language and can do all the promotion.

New Suspect in Sports Doping: Viagra

374 votes | submitted 2008-11-23 07:24:29 by noupsell | 88 comments

The drug may create an unfair advantage dilating blood vessels, increasing oxygen-carrying capacity.

Rodney Mullen In Almost Skateboards Round 3

660 votes | submitted 2008-11-23 07:38:18 by louiebaur | 87 comments

Amazing Parkour Freerun in Wales, UK

195 votes | submitted 2008-11-22 15:49:46 by ScottMcIntyre | 73 comments

Here's Urban Freeflow's very own octopus head in the form of sponsored athlete, Frazer Meek, running riot in Wales, UK. Amazing stunts, acrobatics and building jumping...

4 Heartbreaking (or Miraculous) Moments in Gambling History

285 votes | submitted 2008-11-20 19:57:47 by msaleem | 23 comments

Moments like these aren’t so rare, though. Every once in a while, a seemingly meaningless play that has no effect on the outcome of a game will have serious repercussions for the gambling community. Here are a few tales that will make bettors wince.