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Yu Darvish received 7.3 million votes to win the fan vote and final spot on the American League All-Star team, but the Japanese pitcher says he actually voted for another player. “I know that I mentioned not being worthy a few days ago,” he said …
Tim Tebow is the latest football player to take up MMA training. According to TMZ, the Jets quarterback recently began Jiu-Jitsu training with the legendary Gracie family at their new academy in Beverly Hills, Ca. The academy opened in June and is …
Bryce Harper is 19 years old and already a starting outfielder for a Major League Baseball team, but he has a backup plan in case the whole baseball thing doesn’t work out. Answering a fan’s question for MLB.com’s Curly W Live, …
Reggie Jackson was always known as one of the more outspoken baseball players during his career, and little has changed since he retired. “Mr. October” was the self-proclaimed “straw that stirs the drink,” and he’s still …
A week ago Steve Nash said on the radio that it would be hard for him to put on a Lakers jersey because he’s “old school.” It didn’t take him long to overcome his feelings. The Lakers and Suns reportedly have agreed on a …
Andy Murray is one of the top tennis players in the world, but he hasn’t won a grand slam title. He’s been ranked as high as No. 2 in the world, currently ranked No. 4, and he’s won 22 tournaments. The Scotsman reached the …
Chad Ochocinco is one of the most followed athletes on Twitter and has sent over 37,000 tweets. Despite how active he is on the social media network, one would figure he’d put aside his tweeting device on a day as sacred as his wedding. But …
LeBron James is on the cover of the September edition of SLAM Magazine. James is pictured wearing a championship T-shirt and holding a trophy from after the Heat won the NBA title. The big message on the magazine cover is “Hi Haters!” The …
Pablo Sandoval won the fan vote to become the starter for the National League All-Star team at third base despite missing over a month because of a hand injury and having inferior stats to David Wright. The Mets have understandably been upset that …
The Mavericks reportedly were worried that Deron Williams was leaning toward re-signing with the Nets, and they apparently had a good reason. Williams tweeted on Tuesday afternoon that he has chosen the Nets, calling it a “very tough …
Retired Olympic sprinter Michael Johnson believes there is a scientific reason that explains why so many of the top sprinters in the world are black. The four-time gold medalist, now a commentator for BBC, believes slave descendants have genes that …
The Celtics may be losing Ray Allen in free agency, but they’re hoping they have found a proper replacement. Boston reportedly has agreed on a three-year deal with free agent Jason Terry. The deal is for the mid-level exception and is expected …
Michael Vick got married to his longtime girlfriend Kijafa Frink in Miami Beach over the weekend, and the celebration reportedly was quite lavish. Vick and Frink’s reception took place at the Fontainebleu Hotel in Miami Beach. Gossip Extra says …
UFC Octagon Girl Arianny Celeste received a rash of bad publicity late in May after she and her boyfriend, Praveen Chandra, were arrested on domestic violence charges. Luckily for the two, the charges reportedly have been dropped. “After our …
“What the heck are the Nets thinking?” was the reaction from most people when they heard the Nets agreed to acquire Joe Johnson on Monday. Johnson signed a 6-year $119 million contract extension with the Hawks in 2010 and still has four …
LeBron James put together one of the best postseasons in NBA history to earn his first championship and the second in the Heat’s franchise history. Larry Bird, who won three championships and is one of the best players in NBA history, was …
