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Dirtiest Names in Sports History

Todd Lyons — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:30:29 +0000

In memoriam: Dick Trickle As a youngster, I spent hours collecting trading cards from various sports. When I got older, I soon realized that these were basically pictures of grown men I was carrying around in my wallet. Not good. I hung on to my collection with the thought of passing them on to my [...]

WWE Extreme Rules 2013 Recap

Jeff Schiller — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:44:32 +0000

It’s been a month and a half since WrestleMania 29, and it’s about time for another WWE pay-per-view. This month’s show pays homage to Paul Heyman’s ‘Extreme Championship Wrestling’, and while all the matches aren’t ‘extreme’, there’s always an intense atmosphere for this yearly card. Some new rivalries have arisen since ‘The Grandaddy of them [...]

Racing Legend Dick Trickle Commits Suicide

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:41:14 +0000

Richard "Dick" Trickle died Thursday at the age of 71. His body was discovered next to his pickup truck at a cemetery in Lincoln County, North Carolina, after the longtime NASCAR and short-track driver shot himself, according to police.

This Screaming Female Arm Wrestler Will Scare You to Death

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:05:49 +0000

Monica Seles is no longer the most notorious female athlete to grunt. In this video of two women arm wrestling, one of the contestants unleashes screams of fury that you donâ€™t normally see outside of someone being chased by Freddy Krueger. Seriously, look at her â€“ her eyes appear as if they might pop out. [...]

6 Seahawks Ranked in National Pro Football Blogger's Top 100 Players

Brian Teegarden — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:57:12 +0000

CBSSports.com’s Pete Prisco ranks a Seattle defensive back a Top 10 player. Prisco had this to say about All Pro cornerback Richard Sherman: â€œHe is cocky, brash and plays with a nasty edge. Oh, he can also cover. He had eight picks and led the league with 32 passes defended. â€¦â€ Here’s where Prisco [...]

Did Ric Flair and Roddy Piper Swap Wives? The Answer is Yes

Jeff Schiller — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:20:04 +0000

Just when you thought reality TV had run out of ways to actually get you to tune in, the June 23rd episode of 'Celebrity Wife Swap' will feature none other than 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair swapping wives with 'The Hot Rod' Roddy Piper. Flair's willingness to take on another wife is no surprise, since the dude has about fifteen.

Possibly Drunk High School Umpire Passes Out On Field, Fights Medics, Gets Tased and Arrested

Joe Student — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:44:51 +0000

C’mon, Blue: you’re seeing double out there! An Illinois high school umpire passed out on the field of a game while he was umpiring last Friday. Prior to the nap, spectators say Daryl Jacobson, 49, was “visibly under the influence.” When medics came to assist Jacobson, witnesses say he fought them off to the point [...]

Kevin Durant Still Showing His Loyalty to Seattle

Todd Lyons — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:01:01 +0000

Could N.B.A. superstar Kevin Durant be making a not-so-subliminal statement about wanting to return to the city where his career started? Oklahoma City reporter Darnell Mayberry tweeted a pic that showed K.D. rocking a vintage green and gold Seattle SuperSonics cap before game four of the Western Conference semi-finals against the Memphis Grizzlies. This wasn’t [...]

Random Guy Gets Drunk, Declares Himself Eligible For NBA Draft, Gets Response

Joe Student — Sun, 12 May 2013 21:00:39 +0000

When most post-college guys get drunk, they make booty calls; others decide to file for the NBA Draft despite never having played college basketball. That's the case of one Hoboken, N.J. resident who graduated from the University of Miami in 2010. According to his post on Reddit, he decided to declare hims

Roddy Piper Will Celebrate The 25th Anniversary Of 'They Live' In Philly

Joe Student — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:15:43 +0000

Way back in 1988, pro wrestling legend Roddy Piper starred in John Carpenter's sci-fi thriller 'They Live,' a cult classic film which partially inspired the famous Shepard Fairey 'Obey' posters. Yes, long before The Rock, Steve Austin or John Cena transitioned from the wrestling ring to the big screen, 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper was

Girl Is a Record-Setting Swimmer, Even Though She Has No Legs and Only One Arm

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:13:47 +0000

The next time you think you canâ€™t do something, think about Kayla Wheeler. The 16-year-old girl from Lynwood, Massachusetts is a record-setting swimmer who just so happens to have no legs and only one arm. Kayla, who was born with a trio of congenital amputations, currently owns the Paralympic world record in the 50-meter butterfly [...]

10 Funniest Tweets From Comedian Rob Delaney's MLB Twitter Account Take-Over

Joe Student — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:17:29 +0000

Writer and comedian

Baseballs were originally made of ham. MLB switched design after President Taft ate 14 balls during the 1971 World Series. - @robdelaney

— MLB (@MLB) May 7, 2013 " target="_blank">Rob Delaney is a Twitter God.

Couple Breaks Up During 'Kiss Cam' at Baseball Game

John Riggs — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:23:37 +0000

The 'Kiss Cam' has become a tradition almost as beloved and honored as the game, itself. It's when, during an intermission of sorts, the camera pans the audience looking for couples to give a quick smooch to everyone watching, showing their love and affection on the large screens they have at the arena.

The guy from one couple they kept coming back to was too busy to play along and she, after the third time, had enough.

Guy Cancels Pizza Pickup Because Hockey Game Went into Overtime

Wes Glinsmann — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:49:09 +0000

Sports fans have a lower threshold for the word “emergency.” While most people reserve the term for events like heart attacks, major world crises and running out of toilet paper, sports fans know that true emergencies are things like double overtime and last minute drives. So you can forgive one loyal hockey fan for having to change dinner plans based on the fortunes of his favorite team.

Hilarious Bill Dance Fishing Bloopers Will Make Your Day

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:37:08 +0000

Who knew fishing could be so entertaining? Bill Dance is the well-respected and longtime host of â€˜Bill Dance Outdoors.,’ but even an expert of his caliber can have some issues with the great outdoors from time to time, as seen in this video of bloopers. The video, which has gotten a new life thanks to [...]

Boston Marathon Bombings Survivor Leads Emotional Pregame Pep Rally for Bruins

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:06:45 +0000

Get your goose bumps ready. Jeff Bauman, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombings who lost both his legs in the attacks, served as honorary flag banner captain during the Bruins playoff game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. He waved a Bruins pennant before the game while on the ice as the [...]

University of Oregon Charges $5 to Watch Cheerleading Tryouts

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:17:58 +0000

The University of Oregon athletic department is completely underwritten by UO alum and Nike president Phil Knight. It’s not like they’re hurting for money. They still came up with a novel approach to fundraising—allowing the general public to watch Ducks’ cheerleading tryouts for $5 apiece.

50 Most Gruesome Sports Injuries of All-Time

Todd Lyons — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:19:40 +0000

A couple of days ago, KATS listener Shawn Johnson posted this article to the KATS Facebook page.

I thought I'd share it with you but warn IT IS NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH OR FAINT OF HEART!

West Coast League Baseball Coming To Yakima In 2014

Todd Lyons — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:50:11 +0000

The void at Yakima County Stadium left when the Yakima Bears of the Northwest League exited for Hillsboro, Oregon at the end of last season looks to be short-lived.

Three New Suspects in Boston Marathon Bombing Taken Into Custody [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:49:40 +0000

UPDATE 2:25 p.m. EST: The suspects' names are Azamat Tazhayakov, Dias Kadyrbayev and Robel Phillipos. From The Boston Globe:
Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev, both 19 and of New Bedford, were charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice by plotting to dispose of a laptop computer and a backpack containing fireworks belonging to bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the US attorney’s office said in a statement.

Robel Phillipos, 19, of Cambridge was charged with making false statements to law enforcement officials in a terorism investigation, prosecutors said.
12:10 p.m. EST: According to Boston.com, the three suspects went to school at UMass-Dartmouth with Dzhokar Tsarnaev and may have helped him in the days immediately following the bombing, which was on April 15. Two of the suspects have been charged with overstaying their student visas.

The Boston Police Department announced that it has taken into custody three new suspects as a result of its ongoing investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing.