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Carmelo Anthony and 9 Other Athletes Who Made Recent TV Cameos
Having an athlete turn up on a TV show in a bit role is nothing new. It's even a common sitcom trope to introduce a star athlete as a ringer for an episode built around an athletic wager (think Kevin McHale on 'Cheers' or Larry Johnson on 'Family Matters').
Tornado Devastates Wichita, KS and an Iowa Hospital
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback declared a state of emergency in the wake of a giant tornado, which hit Wichita particularly hard late Saturday night. Miraculously there are no major injuries reported so far.
Kansas City Royals Outfielder Jeff Francouer Hits Home Run with Oakland A’s Fans By Buying Them 20 Personal Pizzas
Last year, Kansas City Royals outfielder Jeff Francoeur treated some Oakland A's fans to dinner after giving them a $100 bill and an autographed baseball. The only catch? They had to spend the money on bacon dogs and beer.
Well, Francouer remembered the gesture and decided to top himself.
10 Professional Teams So Embarrassed By Losing That They Apologized to Fans
In a letter published in newspapers and on the team website on Monday, Toronto Maple Leafs chairman Larry Tanenbaum admitted that "the way this year ended was unacceptable."
The 5 Sports Stadiums with the Wackiest Attractions
Owners of sports franchises are always trying to find new ways to lure people to the game. Comerica Park in Detroit, for example, has both a carousel and a Ferris wheel to entertain young fans who might not be able to -- or willing to -- sit through an entire nine-inning game.
Magic Johnson and 6 Other Former Athletes Who Bought Professional Sports Teams [VIDEOS]
Magic Johnson and his group of investors were awarded the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers late Tuesday night. It's the latest business investment in Johnson's post-retirement portfolio and comes at a pretty hefty sum of $2 billion.
Peyton Manning and 7 Other Great Quarterbacks Who Changed Teams Late in Their Careers
After weeks of speculation as to where he'd land, Peyton Manning finally chose Denver as the next city he'll call home. The former Colt and future Hall of Fame quarterback immediately turns the Broncos into a Super Bowl contender. But some wonder how much gas Manning has left in the tank at age 36 and coming off neck surgery that sidelined him for all of last season...
10 NBA Coaches Controversially Pushed Out By Their Players
"Success in the NBA is more about the players, and less about the coach, than any league, pro or amateur, in U.S. sports," wrote Gregg Doyel of CBS Sports in 1999. "More and more, superstars call the shots," said Sports Illustrated's five years prior. Each year that goes by seems to give the players more power and make coaches more vulnerable.
Andy Pettitte and 10 Other Baseball Players Who Unretired
Baseball fans were surprised on Friday by the announcement that former New York Yankees' pitcher Andy Pettitte, who retired last year, would be returning to the team on a one-year contract, even though he's coming up on his 40th birthday in the spring. However, Pettitte isn't the first player who left the game only to return.
10 Biggest First Round Upsets in Recent NCAA Tournament History [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]
The annual NCAA Tournament kicks off Tuesday with two games featuring lower seeds vying for a spot in the field of 64.