Xfinity adds subtitles to Urlacher commercials for those who speak English
It was long thought that Urlacher was speaking some sort of lost Sumerian language, much like the dialect Shannon Sharpe speaks on Sunday.
With Brenly gone, Cubs to phase out bunting, fundamentals
“We tried doing things the ‘right way’ for a while when Bob was here,” said Cubs owner Tom Ricketts. “But that era is over, and it didn’t win us much. So we’re going back to the old school: booze, pills and spitballs.”
A-Rod sublets third base to minor leaguers
After striking out in seven consecutive at-bats during the playoffs this year, Alex Rodriguez caused controversy in New York when he decided to sublet his contract with the Yankees to minor leaguers.
ESPN sues Jets for not playing Tebow enough
The stage was set for another miracle by Timothy "Jesus" Tebow under the bright lights of Monday Night Football. Only, the Jets didn't get the memo. ESPN has filed for a multi-billion dollar lawsuit against the Jets for not playing Tim Tebow enough against the Texans Monday night.
NFL schedule revised to utilize entire week
To alleviate much of the physical burden levied on the shoulders of players under the intense scheduling, teams will play one quarter 7 times a week.
McDonald’s offers free Mets stock with purchase of large soda
The company will now offer free stock in the New York Mets with the purchase of a large soda at retail price. McDonald's also said that it had at one point considered just placing stock on the Dollar Menu, but $1 per share was deemed to be far too expensive for part ownership in the Mets.
Seacrest wins post-Olympic gold in Shark Jumping
Move over, Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt – you've got company on the medals podium. Welcome the newest Olympic gold medalist, and it's none other than surprise upstart Ryan Seacrest, whose coverage of the games for NBC earned him a first place finish in the lesser-known media category of “Shark Jumping.”
