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One-Handed Basketball Player an Inspiration
Jan 8, 2009
Kevin Laue was born with a left arm that didn't extend past his elbow, yet he's a prospect to play college basketball. Being 6'10" helps, but it's still amazing that he can do things seen on this video.The...
Lance Armstrong, With One Strong Testicle, Knocks Up Girlfriend
Jan 8, 2009
My dad once told me something I've kept with me for years and years -- "Why do with two testicles what you can get done with one?"Lance Armstrong took that advice to heart, impregnating his girlfriend...
FanHouse Steps Into the Stables at the 2008 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
Jan 8, 2009
In this final video component from FanHouse's trip to the 2008 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Shane Bacon and myself take a closer look at all of the action that took place away from the dirt in Las Vegas....
Dara Torres Won't Rule Out 2012 Olympics, Could Swim at Age 45
Jan 8, 2009
Dara Torres won three silver medals in Beijing at age 41, serving as an inspiration to middle-aged people everywhere. But she couldn't possibly keep it up through the 2012 Games in London, could she?Actually,...
Make With the Funny: A FanHouse Caption Contest Starring a Very Chubby Mike Tyson
Jan 8, 2009
Occasionally there are photos in ye olde Getty Images account that have no real story behind them. That, seemingly, makes for a perfect time to bust out a caption contest. So, um, yeah, Make With the Funny.Mike...
Trevor Brazile Shows FanHouse How to Rope, Cooks Bacon in 'PIG'
Jan 8, 2009
As has been blogged about capably and enthusiastically , Wrangler was recently good enough to get us out to Las Vegas to attend the 2008 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Here's another video from our trip;...
Usain Bolt is Not Satisfied With 100 and 200 Records, Will Now Run 400
Jan 8, 2009
Who can blame him at this point? Usain Bolt barely even broke a sweat in Beijing this past year when he broke every Olympic record in front of him. The 100 meter world record wasn't even a challenge, as...
FanHouse Minute: A Tour Bus Made for Ants
Jan 8, 2009
Missed us over the weekend? Yeah, we missed you too. In this edition of the FanHouse Minute, let "This Suit Is Not Black" guide you through the latest on the NBA's mini tour bus and how she's a better...
FanHouse Talks to Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Champ Trevor Brazile
Jan 8, 2009
It isn't easy to snag the best athlete in his or her respective sport, but that's just what FanHouse was able to do last week at the 2008 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, as we got the chance...
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Ends With Some New Winners Taking Home the Gold
Jan 8, 2009
This week, FanHouse headed out to Las Vegas for a little rodeo fun at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Some cowboys taught us how to rope a steer (well, a fake steer), how to ride a real, live bull...
No one dares tell Tony Stewart he's got Tostitos on his butt
Jan 7, 2009
"You tell him!" "No, you tell him!"Tony Stewart, hanging at the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, unaware of the drama behind him.It's now time for the Marbleheads to run free again. This is your...
The Marbles Q&A with the AP's Jenna Fryer
Jan 7, 2009
The AP's Jenna Fryer is one of the most recognizable names in NASCAR media. Whether she's breaking news or reporting on the people behind the scenes, she's always compelling reading. Recently, we threw...
Josh Barnett: Fedor Emelianenko and I Are Buddies, but We'll Fight Each Other
Jan 7, 2009
With just a couple of weeks to go before the Day of Reckoning show, Affliction is already planning to pair the winner of its co-main event (Josh Barnett vs. Gilbert Yvel) against the winner of its main...
ESPN Gives Rick Reilly His Own Show
Jan 7, 2009
If you are a die-hard sports fan like me, you probably get your sports news the same way. You read things online, you check your Google reader every few minutes to see updated news, and you keep ESPNews...
The Worst Basketball Shot in History
Jan 7, 2009
I have no idea who this person is. I have no idea how old he is and if this is his first game or if he practices in his backyard every day. The only think I know is it the goal of basketball is to throw...
All Arshavin, All the Time
Jan 7, 2009
If you're like me and watched last year's Euro 2008 in June, you couldn't help but walk away completely blown away by Russian playmaker Andrei Arshavin. After his blinding display against the Netherlands...
Abramovich No Longer England's Richest Owner
Jan 7, 2009
How about a nice warm round of applause for Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich? What, you don't have it your heart to cheer for a Russian billionaire? Okay, me neither. In any event, Abramovich's reign as...
They make it 'cause we buy it: The Jeff Gordon phone
Jan 7, 2009
It's the return of They Make It, The Marbles' ongoing feature devoted to spotlighting the worst and weirdest in NASCAR consumer culture. It's kind of like The Home Shopping Network, with more banjos. Today,...
Four wide: Clint Bowyer, Danica Patrick, Bill Elliott and taxes
Jan 7, 2009
Every weekday morning, we'll run out four NASCAR stories to get your day started right.Going to be a mite crowded in the Nationwide 29 next year: "Richard Childress Racing's No. 29 Holiday Inn Racing...
Naked Skier Found by SmokingGun.com Is Internet Sensation, Probably Embarrassed
Jan 7, 2009
The SmokingGun.com is notorious for -- among many things -- finding bizarre legal documents and mugshots of famous people. They are darn good at what they do and everyone loves them for it. But they scored...
UFC 94 Video: B.J. Penn Tells Georges St. Pierre, 'I'm Going to Try to Kill You'
Jan 7, 2009
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is heating up the hype for the the UFC 94 main event between B.J. Penn and Georges St. Pierre. Here's Penn with a special message to GSP:"Georges, I'm going to go to...
Matt Hamill on Tito Ortiz, Kimbo Slice and Wanting to Fight Anyone in the Top 10
Jan 7, 2009
UFC light heavyweight Matt Hamill, who is coming off a second-round TKO win over Reese Andy at UFC 92, answered some questions from FanHouse this week. Via e-mail, we asked him about the UFC 92 fight,...
'08 Rear-View Mirror: Clint Bowyer
Jan 7, 2009
Warning: Objects in this post may be the only way to successfully live through the NASCAR off-season. For best results, read rearview mirror early and often.Driver: Clint BowyerTeam: No. 31 Richard Childress...
Skip Bayless Hangs With Lil Wayne; Makes It Lamer Than Ever to Be Old and White
Jan 7, 2009
Skip Bayless, I don't like you, and you probably wouldn't like me, and that is fine. I don't watch your television shows because, frankly, I think you are to sports journalism what the Matt Damon caramels...
Shocker: extortion, graft in New York NASCAR track project
Jan 6, 2009
Two former employees of International Speedway Corp. have managed to avoid prison for their involvement in an extortion conspiracy that was part of the development of a proposed speedway on Staten Island...
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