U.S. Open Day 2: Women’s Tournament Without Champions
As the first two days of the U.S. Open came to a conclusion, the women’s field would move forward void of any Grand Slam winners. Reigning U.S. Open Champion and Australian Open winner Kim Cljsters is out due to abdominal injury. Wimbledon Champion Petra Kvitova was defeated in the first round, with a poor performance against … Read more
Wayne Rooney’s $50K Hair [VIDEO]
The Manchester United striker spent $50,000 in the offseason on a hair transplant, reports The Associated Press. “I’ve spent more time in the mirror. I’m sure some of you who are going bald, it’s a bit stressful. So I made a decision to get it done. I thought, why not?” Rooney said Tuesday. With five … Read more
slowest runner
Sogelau Tuvalu became the second slowest runner to compete in the World Championships, as the former shotputter’s video goes viral.
building a mountain
Due to a lack of mountains suitable for winter sports in the Netherlands, the Dutch are building a $400 billion man-made mountain.
Arsenal So Embarrassed by 8-2 Romping They’re Giving Refunds [VIDEO]
After giving up their most goals since 1896, Arsenal has decided to offer travelling fans that went to their embarrassing 8-2 loss to Manchester United tickets to a future match. The Daily Mail reports a statement from the Club, saying: “Sunday’s result was obviously disappointing for everyone connected with the club. Our travelling fans were magnificent … Read more
Pole Vaulter’s Pole Breaks in the Air [VIDEO]
At the IAAF World Championships Dmitry Starodubstev’s pole snapped in half as the vaulter attempted a vault 18.9 feet high.
hope solo on dancing with the stars
U.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Hope Solo will be on the new season of Dancing With the Stars.
U.S. Open Day 1: “Mr. Cranky Pants” [VIDEO]
The first day of the U.S. Open was met with some surprises. Wimbledon Champion Petra Kvitova was knocked out in the first round and Maria Sharapova struggled against Heather Watson, dropping the first set before coming back to win the next two. Perhaps the most entertaining event of the first day was 19-year-old Ryan Harrison’s … Read more
djokovic pressure chamber
Djokovic has already made headlines about his gluten free diet and his excessive ball bouncing as strategies he has used to catapult himself to number one in the tennis standings. His newest revealed tactic? Sitting in a $75,000 egg-shaped pressure chamber.
ortiz underwear
The next career move for Victor Ortiz? Modeling underwear.
us open online
The U.S. Open, one of the few major sporting events that is available for free online, may cease to continue streaming for free. During last year’s Grand Slam the web traffic hit 12.4 million visitors.
Final Eight Matches Pivotal for Red Bulls Organization
A hurricane was barreling down on Harrison, New Jersey, fittingly with the name found on many-a-nametag in many-a-diner throughout the surrounding area: Irene. In preparation for the storm the Red Bulls postponed their highly anticipated, sold-out match against the LA Galaxy – the league’s best side – until the fourth of October. The storm came. … Read more
Bench Clearing Brawl in Australia National Rugby League Match [VIDEO]
Friday’s match between first-place Melbourne and second-place Manly erupted into a series of fights, overshadowing Manly’s 18-4 win. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcol0d_NeWY
Dustin Johnson Wins Shortened Barclays [VIDEO]
Hurricane Irene shortened The Barclays Classic to only 54 holes and Dustin Johnson won the match, putting him in first place in the FedEx Cup Standings. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQzAXtL6ogk
Collision with Goalkeeper Leaves Drogba Unconscious [VIDEO]
Chelsea’s star striker Didier Drogba had a nasty collision with Norwich’s goalkeeper. Reports say that Drogba suffered a concussion, the severity of which they are still doing tests on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJbwAqVaf2k