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Top 5 Best Known Current Spanish Athletes In The World
On February - 5 - 2011
OK for those who think Spain is near any South American country, it isn't. It's in Europe and borders France, Portugal and a lot of water.I live in northern Spain and I guess this was as good as an idea for a list as any other. I tried not to put more than one athlete per sport, even tough there are multiple athletes in multiple sports that are known worldwide.Begin Slideshow
Middle School Football Trick Play: Weirdest Touchdown Play In Football History
On November - 9 - 2010
Sorry if it bothers you, but since it wouldn't let me add a photo, so I had to make this a one-slide slideshow instead of an article.The quarterback takes the snap and rushes through the defense for a game winning touchdown.Now that weird, right?Well, when you do it with the snap over the shoulder of the center and walk for eight yards before you start running it kind of is.See the play on the following slide.Begin Slideshow
Wimbledon 2010: Victor Hanescu Leaves In the Middle of Match
On June - 26 - 2010
Victor Hanescu lost to Daniel Brands.
This could be just another game recap, but Hanescu didn't just lose—he did it on purpose.
Before the match ended, some German fans had to be expelled from the arena because they were drunk and verbally attacking Hanescu.
Instead of ignoring them, as any other player would have, he confronted them spitting at them and saying "F*ck you" in a clear and loud voice. This cost him a warning.
After winning the first and second sets, Hanescu started showing signs of pain in his knee and lost the following two. The match entered it's fifth and final ...
Lakers vs. Celtics, Final Game: Celebrities Attending the NBA Finals
On June - 18 - 2010
The Finals are over, and now the Lakers are NBA champions once again after a very close series. Before moving on to the next season, here are some of the celebrities that went to the Staples Center to watch this last game.Begin Slideshow
Lakers vs. Celtics, Game Six: Celebrities Attending the NBA Finals
On June - 16 - 2010
The Lakers won the sixth game, and the NBA champion will b decided in the seventh game. But before moving on, let's have a look at some of the celebrities who attended this game.Begin Slideshow
2010 FIFA World Cup: Fans Expelled Because of Clothing
On June - 16 - 2010
The French referee Stephane Lannoy didn't show any red cards to any player in the match between the Netherlands and Denmark.
However, 36 women were expelled from the stadium by the authorities.
This happened because they were wearing orange dresses. These dresses were part of a promotion by Bavaria.
Bavaria is a Colombian beer company, and it isn't an official World Cup sponsor.
"We were forced to climb the stairs, they were pushing us," said one of the girls. After being forced out of the stadium they were held in the FIFA headquarters for three hours and accused of covered publicity, which is illegal ...
Lakers vs. Celtics, Game 5: Celebrities Attending the NBA Finals
On June - 14 - 2010
The Celtics won the last game in The Olde Towne and the series is now moving to glamurous L.A. for the last two games (or just the one if the Celtics win it), but before that here are some celebrities that attended last night's game.Begin Slideshow
World Cup 2010 Preview: Argentina’s Strange Problems
On June - 9 - 2010
First it was Maradona, who said that he would walk naked around the obelisk in Buenos Aires (picture) if Argentina wins the World Cup.
Then Luciana Salazar said she would accompany the Argentina coach.
Hours after that, General Manager Bilardo said that if Argentina indeed wins, whoever scores in the final could have anal sex with him.
At least some players took it as a joke. Tevez said "I'll score, but that's it", Veron could not "promise anything," and Mascherano was doubtful, asking, "It was a joke, right?"
And that was just the beginning. Up to 10 Barra Bravas (Argentinian hooligans) have ...
Lakers vs. Celtics, Game 2: Celebrities Attending the NBA Finals
On June - 7 - 2010
Jack Nicholson attended the game but you already know that.
Here are some other celebrities who also witnessed the Celtics' win.Begin Slideshow
Celebrities at the Roland Garros Final
On June - 6 - 2010
Rafael Nadal won his fifth Roland Garros and is one win away from Björn Borg's record.
This win, which makes him the number one tennis player of the World possibly until December, was witnessed by many people, some of them famous.
Here are some of those celebrities.Begin Slideshow