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Manny Pacquiao works hard and trains harder. He’s one of the best boxers in the world, and he’s one of the fastest fighters in the ring. Now he’s also one of the fastest drivers on the road. Pacquiao recently purchased a Ferrari 458 …
It wasn’t long ago when people debated whether Chris Johnson or Adrian Peterson was the best running back in football. That was after 2009 when Johnson rushed for over 2,000 yards and scored 16 touchdowns. Johnson had somewhat of a down season …
Is it just us or are high schoolers responsible for some of the most amazing plays we have seen this season? On Tuesday, we showed you the amazing leaping and soaring ability of this high school football player. Allow us to introduce Hayden Knudson …
The 5-1 49ers are coming off a bye and had a nice surprise waiting for them when they returned to practice Tuesday. They were greeted by former rapper MC Hammer who spoke to the team about handling the “trials and tribulations” that can …
Andrew Luck is such a strong NFL prospect there are teams privately happy to be playing poorly this season. Many franchises feel that being able to choose the Stanford quarterback in the draft will be a turning point for their organization. Luck is …
Apparently there’s one person in the world who doesn’t think the Angels made an awful trade by dealing Mike Napoli for Vernon Wells: Mike Scioscia. The Angels manager, a former defensive star catcher with the Dodgers, was always said to …
Last week we suggested a few running backs, namely DeMarco Murray, as fantasy adds. Murray went off and hopefully carried your team to victory. With bye weeks adding up and injuries piling at the running back position, we examine many situations and …
Former boxer Chuck Wepner was featured in an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary that aired Tuesday called The Real Rocky. The New Jersey native went 35-14 in his career, and he’s known for his 1975 fight against Muhammad Ali. Though Wepner lost that …
Terrell Owens worked out at Calabasas High School (Ca.) Tuesday in front of several media members, but from the looks of things, no NFL team representatives. LBS attended the workout and got an up-close look at the 37-year-old who is looking to …
Plaxico Burress spent 20 months in prison after infamously shooting himself in the leg at a club in 2008. He was released in June, eventually signed with the Jets, and he enjoyed his finest game of the season Sunday — a three touchdown …
Manny Pacquiao is an international sports icon for more reasons than his boxing talent. His generosity, friendliness, and outgoing personality endears him to fans. Most people can tell that he has a good heart. They can see that when he gives away …
The Baltimore Ravens lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 12-7 in a pitiful performance Monday night. They only gained 16 yards by halftime, including one passing yard by Joe Flacco, and they didn’t record their first first down until under six …
Belen Jesuit (Fl.) beat powerhouse Miami Northwestern (Fl.) 36-28 Friday thanks to an unusual coaching decision that worked to perfection. Belen coach Rick Stuart instructed his team to call for fair catch on a punt return with 16.7 seconds left. …
Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger will miss at least 2-3 weeks after taking a stick to the eye during Monday’s game against the Leafs. Pronger was hit in the face by forward Mikhail Grabovski’s stick on a follow through. He went down …
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa made history Monday for an unusual accomplishment, and no, it wasn’t for making the highest amount of mistakes involving Allen Craig caught stealing. By bringing in four relievers during Game 5 of the World …
We all know that Matt Birk and Ryan Fitzpatrick went to Harvard, but now we can include Brandon Marshall in the elite group. Well, at least for one night. The wild (read: sometimes psychotic) wide receiver spoke at Emerson Hall Monday night on the …
