Tom Barrabi is a writer and editor based in New York. Since graduating from Fairfield University in 2011, he has written for GuySpeed, Men's Fitness, and Handlebar Magazine. Follow him on Twitter.
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5 Biggest Baseball Fights in MLB History
Every once in a while, baseball fans are treated to a phenomenon as rare as it is riveting—the bench-clearing fight.
2013 Detroit Lions Calendar Already Ridiculously Outdated and It’s Only February
If you're a Detroit Lions fan who is still desperately trying to forget about the team's dismal 2012 season, you should probably avoid the squad's official calender.
Kevin Durant Consoles Fan After Deflecting Ball At Her Face
Sitting courtside at an NBA game is considered one of the true thrills of sports fandom. At the same time, parking your rump just a few feet away from the world's largest, fastest athletes does come with a certain amount of risk.
Just ask this poor (yet attractive) Phoenix Suns fan, who received a face full of basketball thanks to an ill-fated Kevin Durant deflection...
Todd Helton Gets a DUI, Drove Drunk to Get Lotto Tickets
Colorado Rockies superstar Todd Helton is one of the greatest hitters of his generation, thanks in large part to his keen eye at the plate. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about his mugshot. The 39-year-old first baseman was arrested early Wednesday morning at a Colorado gas station for allegedly driving drunk.
5 Most Memorable NFL Thanksgiving Games
Here are some of the better games and moments you missed while sleeping off all of those turkey legs.
6 Burning Questions for the 2012-13 NBA Season
At this time last year, NBA fans were facing the very real possibility of a canceled NBA season. This year, the league is gearing up for one of its most anticipated campaigns in recent memory. The 2012-13 NBA season starts tonight, with three games on tap: Wizards-Cavaliers at 7 p.m. (ET), Heat-Celtics at 8, and Mavericks-Lakers at 10:30.
10 Dumbest Reasons People Have Called 911
For most people, it's pretty obvious when a 911 call is necessary. Say, for example, that you just witnessed a bank robbery and wanted to let the cops know the deal---no one is going to question that decision. The same goes for emergency medical assistance---broken leg...
Singapore Soccer Team Forced to Pay Money for Sucking So Bad?
If you suck at soccer in Singapore, you better be ready to pay up.
NFL Week 6 Fantasy Football Preview
We're approaching Week 6 of the 2012 fantasy football season, and unless your team is protected by some sort of magical force field, you're probably dealing with a few key injuries. No fantasy owner would think less of you for shedding some tears over the state of Cedric Benson's foot or Aaron Hernandez's ankle. Still, don't spend too much time in the fetal position—even the most competitive leagu
5 of the Best Confrontations in NASCAR History
On Sunday at Talladega, defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champ Tony Stewart set off a 25-car wreck, which somehow Matt Kenseth avoided, allowing him to come away with the win under caution. Fortunately this huge pile-up didn't lead to any infield confrontations, but quite often they do.
The NASCAR circuit has produced its fair share of high-profile feuds over the years (many involving Stewart). Most of
The Top 5 Winningest Active Drivers in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series
From 1959 to 1992, NASCAR legend Richard Petty won 200 races, setting a career record that is pretty much unmatchable for active drivers. Still, today’s Sprint Cup racers compose arguably the strongest field of competition that the sport has ever known.
While stars such as Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson may never reach Petty’s incredible peak, they have managed to accomplish feats that eluded even
8 Not-So-Great Reasons to Remember the Replacement Refs
This weekend, finally, the real refs will be back on the sidelines, saving us from any further on-field debacles like the ending to last Monday Night's Packers-Seahawks game. For all the phantom pass-interference calls and overlong instant-replay reviews, certain moments are sure to stick out when, in future years, we look back on the first three weeks of the 2012 season and wonder just what the w