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World Cup Soccer Stadiums To Have Special Section For Obese Fans
Big soccer fans? Bigger seats. When soccer's World Cup heads to Brazil in 2014, the arenas used in hosting the games that determine soccer's world champion will be equipped with specially designed seats designated for obese people and/or people with disabilities...
Magic Johnson Offers LeBron James $1 Million To Do Dunk Contest (UPDATE)
Magic Johnson wants to see 'The King' take the throne once occupied by 'His Airness,' and he's putting up $1 million to make it happen. During an NBA broadcast on Friday, Johnson offered a million dollars to entice Miami Heat star LeBron James to participate in the NBA dunk contest in 2014...
Joe Flacco To Become Highest-Paid Player in NFL History
Just a month after winning the Super Bowl, quarterback Joe Flacco and the Baltimore Ravens have agreed to terms on a six-year, $120.6 million contract, ESPN reports. The deal will make the quarterback the highest-paid player in NFL history.
Kyle Larson Crash At End Of NASCAR Nationwide Race Injures Fans (UPDATE)
A multi-car crash at the end of NASCAR's Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway injured at least 28 spectators on Saturday, NASCAR said. After the lead cars became entangled coming down the front stretch on the final lap of the Drive4COPD 300, Kyle Larson's No...
NFL to Change Challenge Rule
An NFL official promised that a controversial rule that prevents a coach's challenge will be changed in 2013.
Jerry Buss, Lakers Owner, Dead At 80
Jerry Buss, real estate magnate and longtime owner of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, died Monday of an undisclosed form of cancer, his spokesman Bob Steiner said. Buss, 80, was a patient at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. His health had declined rapidly in recent weeks.
NBA All Star Game 2013 Recap: Chris Paul Leads West Over East, 143-138
Chris Paul of the L.A. Clippers scored 20 points and dished out 15 assists, as the Western Conference beat the East, 143-138, in the NBA All-Star Game in Houston on Sunday night. The Thunder's Kevin Durant added 30 points, and Kobe Bryant of the Lakers blocked Miami's LeBron James twice in the final minutes to help seal the win...
Man Changes Tire On Moving Car Tilted On Two Wheels
When you get a flat tire, roadside assistance can sometimes take a long time to respond. These guys don't need no stinkin' roadside assistance. They don't even need a jack. Watch the video to see the world's most death-defying auto mechanic change a tire while the car he is riding in is moving on two wheels:
The guy just pops out of the back door of the tilted-on-two-wheels car, takes off one tire
AXE Super Bowl 2013 Commercial: Lifeguard Gets The Shaft
Male grooming product maker AXE catches plenty of heat for its over-the-top ad campaigns. Its 2013 Super Bowl commercial for AXE Apollo is in lockstep with the company's irreverent tone.
Which Ohio Town Is Responsible For All The Super Bowl 2013 Footballs?
Many states claim to be football factories, but Ada, Ohio has one.
Pro Bowl Fan Brawl Was More Interesting Than the Pro Bowl
Football fans are known for their intensity, especially during a big rivalry game. The Pro Bowl is not one of those games.
New Orleans Hornets To Become New Orleans Pelicans
The NBA's New Orleans Hornets will officially change the name of their franchise to the New Orleans Pelicans at a news conference on Thursday, according to a Yahoo! Sports source. The team will also debut an entirely new color scheme of blue, gold and red. Several logos fitting that description have been leaked online, but none has yet been deemed official.
NFL Stadiums Could Get Laser First-Down Markers
NFL fans could see laser first-down markers like those currently visible on television broadcasts also used in stadiums in the future. (Insert bad Dr. Evil impression saying "lasers" here)
Inauguration 2013 — Barack Obama Sworn In For Second Term As President
Barack Obama took the oath of office just before noon in Washington on Monday to begin his second term as president of the United States.
NFL Playoffs — Championship Recap: 49ers, Ravens Win, Will Meet in Super Bowl XLVII
The San Francisco 49ers rallied past the Atlanta Falcons for the NFC title, and the Baltimore Ravens upset the New England Patriots for the AFC crown. San Francisco and Baltimore, coached by brothers Jim and John Harbaugh respectively, will meet in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3 in New Orleans. Here's a recap of Sunday's conference title games:
Manti Te’o Denies Role In Hoax, Admits ‘Tailoring’ His Stories
Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o denied any role in the hoax involving a relationship with a person whom he claimed was his girlfriend last year.
NFL Playoffs — Divisional Recap: Falcons Beat Seahawks on Late FG; Patriots Down Texans
The Atlanta Falcons nearly suffered an epic collapse before rallying, and the New England Patriots continued their dominance. Here's a recap of Sunday's NFL playoff games:
NFL Playoffs — Divisional Recap: Ravens Beat Broncos in 2 OT; 49ers Rout Packers
Baltimore beat Denver in an instant playoff classic, and San Francisco dominated Green Bay in the NFC. Here's a recap of Saturday's NFL action:
Would You Eat A Deep-Fried Full Christmas Dinner?
Imagine everything you normally eat for Christmas dinner — turkey, sausages, potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, pudding (!)…everything. Now imagine all of it coated in batter and deep-fried until crispy on the outside. Yes, someone does that...
Police Provide New Details on Newtown, Conn. School Shooting
During a Sunday news conference, police said the gunman in Friday's school shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. possessed much more ammunition in addition to the rounds he used to kill 20 children, seven adults and himself. Authorities also responded to a phoned-in threat at a church near the scene of the tragedy which has left the small New England town shaken and in a s