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Two weeks ago we wrote about T-Town Menswear, a clothing store in Tuscaloosa that was promoting itself using Alabama football memorabilia. Our pictures showed the owner of the store, Tom Albetar, on the sidelines of a Bama game. Al-Betar is also …
It wasn’t that long ago when Tiger Woods and Roger Federer were dominating their respective sports. Remember this great commercial? That was a Nike ad from 2007 when Tiger had 12 majors and Roger had 10. Now the scoreboard reads 16-14 in favor …
LeBron James and Tim Tebow are two of the best athletes in the world. They’re both sponsored by Nike and they’re immensely popular. James is criticized for “choking” in the playoffs and for being too self-indulgent. Tebow is …
Stan Van Gundy looks like the least athletic, most out of shape coach in the league. That’s probably why he doesn’t command a lot of respect in the huddle (that and his high-pitched voice). But I have a whole new respect for him after …
Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina was called out on strikes by umpire Rob Drake Tuesday night and he went crazy. The outburst will likely draw a fine and suspension because Molina made contact with Drake several times. He was raging so hard even some …
Former Texas Tech football coach Mike Leach joined the Tony Bruno Show on FOX Sports Radio Tuesday to talk about his new book, Swing Your Sword. Excerpts from the book already showed us what a farce his firing was. We learned Leach was fired because …
Bryant McKinnie’s disappointing tenure with the Minnesota Vikings came to an end Tuesday when the team cut him for showing up to camp fat and out of shape. It’s a fitting end for McKinnie who you may recall: – Held out and missed …
Pictured above is Stephen Belichick, the son of his Darth Vader father, Bill Belichick. Aside from his long hair and strikingly dissimilar look from his father, the big surprise here is that Bill actually has a child. Does he strike you as the type …
Baseball using outdated practices despite technology teaching us otherwise. Where have we heard that one before? LBS contributor (and slow pitch softball stud) Rey sends in an article from The Wall Street Journal that says using a doughnut before …
The world was introduced to Rex Ryan’s new leg tattoo Monday. Sexy Rexy says he got it done while on a trip to Hawaii last month. Tuesday he explained the meaning behind his tattoo in a short video clip posted on the Jets’ Facebook page. …
Earlier in July Nate Robinson talked about trying to play football during the NBA lockout. Robinson played football in college at Washington before switching exclusively to basketball, so he has talent. Turns out he may be serious about the venture. …
You can stick Joe Torre in the same category as Bud Selig and Sepp Blather when it comes to advancing the game using instant replay. And that’s not a good thing. Torre, who opposed the use of instant replay as a manager, feels the same way in …
Fedor Emelianenko changed his training regimen for his fight with Dan Henderson. He chose to work with his brother Aleksander who’s also a talented fighter. Although he trained with his brother, the result was the same — a third straight …
The Eagles have grabbed everyone’s attention by signing several notable players in free agency. Vince Young termed his new squad a “Dream Team.” Newcomer Jason Babin agreed, saying Philly was like the the Miami Heat of the NFL. We …
NBA All-Star Kevin Durant gave the fans of New York City a thrill Monday night when he showed up for a game at the famed Rucker Park. Durant was playing for his DC Power team and fulfilling a lifelong dream of playing at the storied venue. New York …
Northwestern’s athletic department has been pretty busy lately. In addition to making a Heisman push for quarterback Dan Persa, they’re asking fans to help select the next design for their basketball court. They’ve created four …
