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Mashahiro Tanaka Yankees: Star Japanese Pitcher Spends $200k On Flight to NY; Holds First Press Conference

Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is already getting comfortable with his new seven-year, $155 million contract

Jay-Z in the NFL: Rapper To Represent Infamous Lions Star Ndamukong Suh?

Feb 11, 2014 02:17 PM EST By Matt Tracy

Infamous Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is usually in the headlines because of controversial plays on the field, but this week he's in the news for a completely different reason

Michael Sam NFL: Agent Says San Diego Chargers Would Be Good Fit

Feb 11, 2014 12:59 PM EST By Matt Tracy

Michael Sams would fit in nicely as a member of the San Diego Chargers, the NFL draft prospect's agent said to U-T San Diego.

Congress Blasts 'Redskins' Team Name, Says NFL "Is On The Wrong Side Of History"

Feb 10, 2014 03:30 PM EST By Matt Tracy

Many people have voiced their concerns with the Washington NFL team's racist name, the "Redskins," but now even Congress seems fed up.

Russian Speedskater Olga Graf Strips In Front of Crowd After Winning Medal

Feb 10, 2014 11:07 AM EST By Staff Reporter

Bronze medalist Olga Graf accidentally strips for the crowd after bringing home Russia's first medal in the games.

David Beckham Announces New MLS Team in Miami; Will Latino Fans Support It?

Feb 09, 2014 03:07 PM EST By Latin Post Staff

Beckham's new soccer team will need Latino support to survive in Miami.

Sochi Winter Olympics 2014: Gay Activists Arrested; What Happens Next?

Feb 08, 2014 11:05 AM EST By Matt Tracy

Russia has remained firm in its enforcement of highly controversial antigay laws.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Twitter: Boxer Asks Fans to Choose His Opponent For Next Fight; Who Will It Be?

Feb 05, 2014 09:20 AM EST By Matt Tracy

Floyd Mayweather is putting his boxing fate in our hands - sort of

College Basketball Rankings & AP Poll: Syracuse Holds Top Spot; Arizona Moves to Number 2

Feb 03, 2014 06:32 PM EST By Matt Tracy

The Syracuse University Men's Basketball team stormed into the top spot in the College Basketball AP Poll after knocking off a talented Duke squad over the weekend at The Carrier Dome.

Super Bowl Recap 2014: Seahawks Defeat Broncos in 43-8 Rout; LB Malcolm Smith Named MVP

Feb 02, 2014 10:33 PM EST By Matt Tracy

The game was over as soon it began for the Denver Broncos.

Super Bowl Commercials & Ads: Heinz Ketchup Featuring Farting Grandma [WATCH]

Feb 02, 2014 09:41 PM EST By Matt Tracy

When we usually think of Super Bowl commercials we often tend to think of the beer or car related advertisements. More often than not, however, the unique commercials are the ones that grab our attention.

Super Bowl XLVIII: Lack of 'Villains' on Seattle Seahawks & Denver Broncos Makes It Hard To Root Against Either Team

Feb 02, 2014 04:33 PM EST By Ray Monell

Choosing which team, or player, to root against in Super Bowl XLVIII is no easy task.

Victor Cruz and Aaron Hernandez: Two Super Bowl Touchdowns, Two Very Different Destinies

Feb 02, 2014 11:54 AM EST By Ray Monell

From scoring a touchdown in the Super Bowl, to becoming first-time dads upon the births of their daughters in 2012, Victor Cruz and Aaron Hernandez do indeed share some things in common. Both seemed destined to spearhead the NFL's effort to market itself to Latin Americans domestically and abroad. That's only half-true now.