SAN DIEGO (AP) — Charlie Jones, the deep-voiced sportscaster whose career as a play-by-play announcer dated to the beginning of the American Football League in 1960, has died. He was 77.

I believe that makes three... all TV people. picked by ImNotBlue 1 year ago

Yes, it is what it seems. Two players beat the crap out of each other while trying to carry on a game of chess. picked by rjonesx 1 year ago

Dominik Hasek is gone. He has decided to quit playing hockey. picked by icepigs 1 year ago

Former Mississippi State coach Ron Polk wanted his friend to be named coach. When the athletics director didn't heed Polk's Holy Edict and hired someone else, Polk threatened to Smite the Evildoer. He is demanding his name be removed from the stadium, is taking the school out of his will, is working to scuttle support programs that benefit the students and anything else he can do to make The Adver... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

The "Hockey Night in Canada" anthem has been bought-out from under the presiding and presumptuous previous user, Canada's own C(anadian)B(roadcast)C(orporation). "We're probably going to be accused of bungling this," (CBC representative) Moore said. "But I don’t know if a deal was ever possible." Well, apparently, a deal WAS possible with a rival Canadian netw... read full post picked by jago 1 year ago

Less than one month after being fired as coach of the San Jose Sharks, Ron Wilson was named the bench boss in hockey's Mecca on Tuesday afternoon, when he signed a four-year deal with the Leafs. picked by punthe 1 year ago

Host of ABC's Wide World of Sports from 1961–1998

Perhaps best remembered for his coverage of the 1972 Munich Olympics, where Black September terrorists held hostage, then killed 11 Israeli athletes in the Olympic Village. "Our worst fears have been realized tonight. They're all gone." picked by tigertony 1 year ago

Although Floyd Mayweather Jr. has retired at least twice before, boxing’s pound-for-pound king says he’s really taking off his crown this time. picked by punthe 1 year ago

Very funny piece ESPN put together on behalf of the NHL in response to Tiger Woods' comments that "no one watches hockey anymore." If only they could send that letter. picked by carguy4life 1 year ago

An infamous French daredevil known for his Spidey-like stunts climbed the New York Times building today - drawing hundreds of lunchtime gawkers to the busy street below. But guess what - Breaking news!!! Another man is climbing the building again!!! He's up about 30 stories right now as of 6:15pm ET. You can watch the live video here. Parents were asked to keep their children away from the t... read full post picked by suebe 1 year ago

After being rejected by the U.S. Olympic team, Becky Hammon found another way in, Russia. The only problem? She has no Russian ancestry. picked by carguy4life 1 year ago

Detroit is third in NHL titles, trailing fellow Original Six clubs Montreal and Toronto. This is their 4th Stanley Cup victory in the last 11 seasons. picked by punthe 1 year ago

MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) -- A car plowed into a weekend bike race along a highway near the U.S.-Mexico border, killing one and injuring 10 others, police said.

and yes, that's an actual picture. picked by bevissimo 1 year ago

Bourdon was a rookie for the team, but a great player and teammate, none the less. He was 21. picked by punthe 1 year ago

Toronto Maple Leafs center Mats Sundin has been named the recipient of the Mark Messier Leadership Award for the 2007-08 season in recognition for his outstanding performance as a player, his leadership skills and his dedicated humanitarian efforts.

GO LEAFS GO! picked by punthe 1 year ago

They call it rugby on rabies and for good reason - thousands of players on the same field, which happens to be an entire town-wide-field, over a 2 day stretch, with 1 freakin ball. Holy crap. picked by rjonesx 1 year ago

So embarrassing, the players don't know what to do, the fans don't know what to do...great stuff. picked by cheeselog1234 2 years ago

During three years in the low minors, John Odom never really made a name for himself.That sure changed this week -- he's the guy who was traded for a bunch of bats. picked by sholom22 2 years ago

...after beating cancer and the Colorado Rockies in the World Series,Jon Lester throws a no hitter against the Kansas City Royals. Truly Amazing. picked by sholom22 2 years ago

Not for the squeamish - slit throats in hockey, grotesque nascar crashes and baseballs to the skull. Suicidal? Maybe you should look into these sports. picked by rjonesx 2 years ago

Far from being his lucky charm, Eva Longoria proved a bad omen for her basketball husband Tony Parker during his latest game. The San Antonio Spurs star missed two free throws during a crucial play-off game on Tuesday after fans of his rival team held up a life-sized cardboard cut-out of the actress in the stands. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

A photographer was injured when during a meet in Utah he was speared in the knee by a javelin.

"One of the first things that came to my mind was, 'Good thing we brought a second javelin,'" Miles' coach, Richard Vance, said Monday

*picture not related* picked by madhatteraggie 2 years ago

If you thought the Chicago White Sox's Slump Buster's were gross they got nothing on this.Jason Giambi caused a bit of a stir Saturday when the Daily News reported -- on the front page, no less -- that he often wears a gold thong under his uniform pants when trying to snap out of a slump. To make matters worse he shares it with Derek Jeter and Johnny Damon. picked by sholom22 2 years ago

I'M AMAZED! picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Update to this and this.
Oscar Pistorius has won his fight to be allowed to try out for an Olympic spot as a runner. He is an amputee studies showed that his prosthetics gave him an advantage. His attys were able to find another study which proved their point. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago