Learn to master the "Lucky Penny" and we guarantee you'll never lose in HORSE again

Posted on Tue Jul 15, 2008 at 11:43:51 AM EST in Other Sports
More on: basketball, trick shots, video, funny (all tags)

A good general rule of thumb in life is that you shouldn't believe something until you've seen it. But with modern technology, you can't always be certain that what you are seeing is authentic. Pictures and videos are easily manipulated and put on the web, quickly spreading to the farthest reaches of cyberspace, creating massive confusion and bewilderment. Luckily, we have honest, stand up folks, like this guy, who go out of their way to give credibility to their amazing videos.

OK, maybe that was doctored.

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Odds and Ends: More testicle news than you can stuff in a sack

Posted on Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 12:38:20 PM EST in MLB
More on: Diamondbacks, Chris Snyder, ouch, soccer, video, basketball, video games, UFC, NBA, high school football, Yankees, Tony Romo, Odds and Ends (all tags)

Awful Announcing brought our attention to a peak and our breakfast back into our mouths when they relayed a story from ABC News concerning what lies ahead for Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder and his recently fractured testicle. Here are some of the chilling details.

"I don't think [Synder will] have a difficult time with it," he [Jack Llewellyn] said. "With catchers it's a little bit of a different situation, because catchers are usually perceived as the more rugged guys on a team. They're used to being hit by foul tips."

Still, a testicular fracture is not something that is easily shaken off. In simple terms, a testicular fracture involves a "crack" in the testicle; the organ retains its shape, but it is damaged. Though different from a testicular rupture, which involves a complete hemorrhage of the testicle, a fracture in this delicate organ can be extraordinarily painful -- and may even require surgery, in many cases.

"It is indeed extraordinarily painful," said Dr. Mark Litwin, professor of urology and public health at the University of California at Los Angeles. Litwin adds that the natural vulnerability of testicles is "one of these anatomical curiosities med students never understand."

"The placement of ovaries makes sense. ... [Testicles] are in the worst place you could put them. They really are in harm's way."

Hey, Doc, you don't need to tell wrestler D.J. St. James about that.

St. James was a freshman wrestler competing at a high school tournament six years ago. During one match, he was performing a single leg takedown on his opponent when he sustained a sudden and surprising injury.

"When he fell down, his foot came up between my legs," St. James said. "His foot exploded my testicle."

St. James didn't realize the extent of his injury at first. He finished the match with a victory. But the seriousness of the situation soon hit.

"After I walked off the mat, I fell to the ground when I felt the pain," he recalled. "I can't describe how much it hurt. ... It swelled up bigger than my fist."

Sweet.

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[JarrettCarter.com]: High school basketball players strike back

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[MMA Chump]: Forrest Griffin and Rampage Jackson get suspended following UFC 86

[Grab Your Balls]: Kevin Durant might be a Thundercat. Snarf, snarf!

[NewsOK.com]: Michael Vick's exact opposite

[Lion in Oil]: What do the sons of Wayne Gretzky, Joe Montana and Will Smith have in common? The gridiron, of course

[The Angry T]: So much money and, yet, such horrible taste in ink

[People.com]: Tony Romo is soooo whipped

[Tirico Suave]: Real life Tony Soprano waves Jeter home

And finally, a day at the beach with a sweet voice-over.

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Across the street, off the roof, down the stairs, into the trashcan, no rim

Posted on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 10:03:45 AM EST in Other Sports
More on: basketball, video, trick shots (all tags)

Michael Jordan and Larry Bird wish they could sink HORSE shots like these.

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Hey, Beijing, are you ready for these guys?!

Posted on Tue Jun 24, 2008 at 10:20:50 AM EST in NBA
More on: Olympics, basketball, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Carlos Boozer, Jason Kidd, Chris Paul (all tags)

Team USA is still looking for that perfect combination of mad skillz and selflessness from the NBA's best ballers in attempt to erase years of frustration at the hands of its international competition. When the team travels to Beijing in a little over a month, they might be sporting the best roster they've had since the first or second "Dream Team" (although we all know that there is really only ONE Dream Team, the original Dream Team). On Monday, the official announcement was wade and here's the 12 guy's expected to resurrect the ghosts of Summer Olympics past.

Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets
Carlos Boozer, Utah Jazz
Chris Bosh, Toronto Raptors
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Jason Kidd, Dallas Mavericks
Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets
Tayshaun Prince, Detroit Pistons
Michael Redd, Milwaukee Bucks
Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
Deron Williams, Utah Jazz

There is no doubt the rest of the world has defiantly caught up with America in the b-ball department, but there isn't a country on the planet able to hang with this group of guards. And just imagine how motivated Bryant will be. The dream of grabbing a ring without the Diesel is over for now, but he can still lead his squad to a gold medal. Not a bad way to cap off a MVP season.

Links:
[ScoresReport.com]: Team USA roster announced

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Those who can't play basketball obviously rap about basketball

Posted on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 10:32:07 AM EST in NBA
More on: basketball, rap, video, stupid (all tags)

Remember back when Max Kellerman was rapping about boxing and Muhammad Ali and we totally ripped on him? Well, turns out that Max & Sam had some pretty sick mic skills; in comparison that is.

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The secret to getting mad handles is guttural grunting

Posted on Tue May 27, 2008 at 02:53:09 PM EST in Other Sports
More on: basketball, dribbling, video, douche (all tags)

What happens when you cross a wannabe baller and about two pots of coffee? Basically, you get this:

So, that's what Dan Cortese was up to between MTV Sports and My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad.

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Dunking from the free throw line is no longer impressive

Posted on Wed Apr 16, 2008 at 09:06:39 AM EST in Other Sports
More on: basketball, dunk, video, funny (all tags)

If you think Yao Ming is the only baller to come from the Far East then you obviously haven't seen this guy! He's got some serious hops and even more impressive range. He can hit the trey, he can slam dunk and when the conditions are right, he can even pull up from behind the three-point arc and deliver a facial.

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Kapow! Right in the kisser!

Posted on Tue Apr 01, 2008 at 09:50:07 AM EST in Other Sports
More on: basketball, trampoline, dodgeball, video, funny (all tags)

You've seen SlamBall and undoubtedly, you were disappointed in what you saw. That's because while it had basketball and trampolines, it was leaving out the most important part - the dodgeball to the cranium.

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Is it still considered "hot-dogging" if it's done by an actual dog?

Posted on Tue Mar 25, 2008 at 02:49:50 PM EST in Other Sports
More on: dog, basketball, video, funny (all tags)

Skip To My Lou ain't got nothing on Rover.

Links:
[CollegeHumor.com]: Dog Joins the Globetrotters

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Always, always, always keep your eye on the ball

Posted on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 09:48:09 AM EST in Other Sports
More on: basketball, passing, awareness test, video (all tags)

You know when you go to the game and on the jumbotron they always have a clever rendition of three-card monte? Well, this is kind of like that only when it's over, instead of feeling stupid for being tricked, you start to feel bad about clipping that cyclist who was in full competition gear last week.

Links:
[College Humor]: Awareness Test

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