In 2005 when the Olympic committee decided to no longer recognize baseball as an Olympic sport, the World Baseball Classic was born. This international exhibition game was originally held in 2006 and again in 2009 with the intention of being held every four years thereafter. Twenty-eight countries are slated to compete in this year’s exhibition [...]
2012 was another great year in sports, and it also provided us with more of the amazing gift that is: GIFs. It also provided us with some great meme’s as well, which we honor with our feature image: British runner Mo Farah running away from things. On that note, check out our top nine GIFS [...]
1. Lincecum Cuts Locks- Tim Lincecum stormed onto the scenes a few years ago, recording back-to-back Cy Young Awards, as well as being a big part of two title runs in three seasons. His long locks became a trademark of sorts, and it is one that will have to change now. Pictures have emerged of [...]
1. Bryant’s Triple Double- Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest NBA players of all time, but he’s never been the most dynamic player in the league. On Sunday, Bryant recorded his 18th career triple double, which averages out to less then two a season. But he was clicking on all cylinders against Houston, notching [...]
His was a story that was bound to have a sad end. Pascual Perez vexed hitters and baseball executives throughout his career until it came to an end thanks to a drug suspension and recurring arm issues. Following his exit from the game, Perez returned to his beloved Dominican Republic; living not as a recluse, but as someone who was inaccessible to [...]
The MLB playoffs are starting today with the Wildcard entry games. The Baltimore Orioles will be travelling to the Texas Rangers, while the Braves will be welcoming the defending champion St. Louis Cardinals. In honor of these games, I put together a podcast previewing the baseball playoffs. You can find it below. We hope you [...]