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Fox Sports Admits Making Up Headlines Questioning Jay Cutler’s Toughness
Wanting to stress that some people have questioned Jay Cutler’s toughness, Fox Sports ran a graphic on air of a series of headlines — including “Cutler Lacks Courage” — during the Chicago Bears season opener that criticized Cutler in Chicago for leaving last season’s NFC Championship game last season with an injury.
Former NHL Star Mike Danton Saves Teammate’s Life After Seizure
Former NHL player Mike Danton has faced adversity after he served five years in federal prison for attempting to murder his former agent.
Now, though, Danton is a hero to at least one person.
Deion Sanders to Open Charter School in Texas
Deion Sanders, one of the most notorious NFL defensive backs of all-time, is entering a new field. Sanders was granted a charter by the Texas State Board of Education to develop and open PrimeU Prep Academy, a school that will combine academic pursuits with athletic aspirations, according to reports.
“It was pretty much one of the best moments of my life because it’s not about you,” Sanders sai
Mariano Rivera Gets 602nd Save to Become All-Time Leader
Mariano Rivera notched his 602nd career save on Monday afternoon, passing Trevor Hoffman for first place on the all-time list.
Rivera preserved a 6-4 victory for the New York Yankees over the Minnesota Twins.
Floyd Mayweather Knocks Out Victor Ortiz in Bizarre Fight for Welterwight Title [VIDEO]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. stayed unbeaten Saturday night, knocking out Victor Ortiz in the fourth round and take hold of Ortz’s piece of the welterweight title. But it was the strange circumstances of the match, and a confrontation afterward, that has people buzzing.
Josh Hamilton’s Grand Slam Costs Flooring Company $500,000 [WATCH]
Some Texas Rangers’ fans had even more reason to cheer for Josh Hamilton after he belted a grand slam on Wednesday night: they won a refund from CC Carpet.
The local flooring company is now making good on its promotional promise to issue refunds to customers who purchased flooring or countertops in September if the star hit a bases-clearing home run.
Broncos Fans Drop $10,000 on Billboard Demanding Tim Tebow Play QB
Some Denver Broncos fans are publicly pressuring Denver coach John Fox to make a change at quarterback by spending $10,000 to purchase space on two billboards in the heart of the city begging Tim Tebow to take over the team’s offense.
Tebow has begun the season on the bench behind starter Kyle Orton.
Did Sarah Palin Have a One-Night Stand with Former NBA Star Glen Rice?
Joe McGinniss’ new book about Sarah Palin,‘The Rogue: Searching for the Real Sarah Palin,’ doesn’t hit stores until next week, but explosive new revelations are already trickling out, courtesy of The National Enquirer.
McGinniss reports that the former Alaskan governor and VP candidate slept with former NBA All-Star Glen Rice, used cocaine, and cheated on her husband, Todd, with one of his busines
Retired Florida State Head Coach Bobby Bowden Reveals He Had Prostate Cancer in 2007
Former Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden disclosed that he kept treatment for prostate cancer in the spring of 2007 under wraps so that others wouldn’t use the information against him while recruiting star players.
Serena Williams Goes Off on Umpire During US Open Final [VIDEO]
Samantha Stosur’s US Open win was overshadowed on Sunday by her opponent, Serena Williams, who went on a tirade against chair umpire Eva Asderaki, who ruled Williams committed a violation for making noise during a point, claiming it was a distraction.
“You’re totally out of control, you’re a hater, and you’re unattractive inside,” Williams was heard saying to the official during a break.
Plaxico Burress Trashes Eli Manning, Tom Coughlin in Men’s Journal Interview
Plaxico Burress may have a fresh start with the Jets, but bygones may not be bygones.
In excerpts from an interview in this month’s Men’s Journal, the former Giants star has some harsh words for former teammate Eli Manning and former coach Tom Coughlin.
ESPN, NFL Agree on ‘Monday Night Football’ Deal Through 2021
“Monday Night Football” will stay on ESPN through 2021, according to a new deal the cable network has struck with the NFL.
The $1.9-billion-a-year deal is reportedly 73 percent more than ESPN previously paid for rights to the weekly broadcast. ESPN will also get rights to more than 500 hours of NFL-branded studio programing.