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Watch: Spurs-Nets game delayed by bats invasion

A game between the San Antonio Spurs and Brooklyn Nets was delayed due to some flying creatures in the arena. During Thursday’s game between the two teams, bats began flying around AT&T Center, which caused the game to be temporarily …

Umpire moth

Watch: Umpire removes moth from ear during game

An MLB umpire got a little up close and personal with a moth during a game on Wednesday. During the game between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox, second base umpire Bruce Dreckman went to the dugout to get what initially looked to be …

LeBron James

Air Bud offers to help Cavs after Game 2 loss

LeBron James obviously seems to need more help against the mighty Golden State Warriors, and one noble benefactor is answering the call. Following the Cleveland Cavaliers’ blowout 122-103 loss to the Dubs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, …

Tigers embracing ‘Rally Goose’ after scoreboard mishap

The Detroit Tigers’ surprise visitor to Wednesday’s game has already ascended into Hall of Fame meme territory. During Detroit’s 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, a rogue goose flew onto the field in the top of the sixth …

Goose scoreboard

Watch: Goose flies into scoreboard at Angels-Tigers game

The Los Angeles Angels and Detroit Tigers were visited by a feathered friend during their game in Detroit on Wednesday. During the top of the sixth inning, a goose (yes a goose) made its way into Comerica Park. It landed on the infield near second …

James Paxton eagle

Rogue eagle lands on Mariners pitcher James Paxton at Twins home opener

A bald eagle that was part of the Minnesota Twins’ home opener festivities on Thursday went rogue and ended up landing on the shoulder of Seattle Mariners pitcher James Paxton. Paxton was standing at attention with his hand over his heart after …

Oakland Coliseum

Athletics have priceless tweet in response to reports of raccoon on Oakland interstate

The Oakland Athletics’ social media team remains undefeated. California Highway Patrol in Oakland relayed a report on Wednesday about a massive raccoon, so huge it was originally believed to be a kangaroo, being removed from a local interstate …

White Sox

White Sox dugout infested by mosquitoes prior to Friday’s game in Cleveland

The Chicago White Sox are getting a heck of a vistor’s welcome to Cleveland. Prior to Friday’s opening game of a weekend series against the Indians, the White Sox dugout got hit with an infestation of mosquitoes, according to Daryl Van …

Squirrel delays Twins-Indians game for five minutes (Video)

Saturday’s game between the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians was delayed for nearly five minutes after a rather frisky squirrel found his way onto the field. Fans and players were reduced to mere onlookers as the grounds crew chased the …

Bees Padres Rockies

Bees cause Padres, Rockies to hit the deck (Video)

Everyone hit the deck like they were doing a drop drill during Thursday’s Rockies-Padres spring training game after a swarm of bees hit the field. San Diego pitcher Trey Wingenter stepped off the rubber after seeing the swarm and went down. The …

tennis iguana

Tommy Haas, Jiri Vesely match interrupted by iguana

Wednesday’s match between Jiri Vesely and Tommy Haas at the Miami Open was interrupted by the appearance of an iguana on the edge of the court. Seriously. Just after a game was completed in the third set, Vesely started complaining after …

Bees swarm Padres batting cage as players run for cover (Video)

The San Diego Padres got quite the unwelcome surprise on Tuesday. As the Padres infielders were taking batting practice, a swarm of bees suddenly descended on the cage and sent them sprinting for cover. AJ Cassavell of MLB.com shared video of the …

Dinosaur-like alligator found walking golf course in Florida (Video)

A massive dinosaur-looking alligator has gone viral after being photographed and recorded walking a golf course in Florida. The enormous gator was spotted at Buffalo Creek Golf Course in Florida, where it apparently is a regular attraction. …

Police dog dies in car at PGA Championship after air conditioning malfunction

A police K-9 died on Wednesday in a squad car at the PGA Championship after the air conditioning unit in the car malfunctioned. The dog, named Wix, was on assignment at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin for the Brown County Sheriff’s Office with …

10-foot alligator found in dugout prior to minor league game

Upon arriving to stadium for Friday’s game against the Daytona Tortugas, Charlotte Stone Crabs pitcher Kyle McKenzie found a visitor waiting for him. As seen above, a rather large alligator had made its way into the dugout and got comfortable …

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Massive gator makes its way onto Myakka Pines golf course in Florida

I know gators are a common thing down in Florida, but holy crap! I don’t think I’d ever be able to get used to sharing my golf course with some of those enormous reptiles. Golfers at the Myakka Pines Golf Club in Florida spotted this …

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