Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Amaro: 'I thought trade deadline was 4 p.m. Pacific time not Eastern Time. I was just getting started.'

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Thinking he had three more hours until deadline, the Phillies' GM had 'many more trades lined up.'
Monday, July 30, 2012

Argentina pulls athletes from Olympics after Brits dedicate 45 minutes of Opening Ceremony to reenactment of Falklands War

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Above: The British created a Falkland War flag solely for the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics. "We certainly didn't intend to of...
Sunday, July 29, 2012

Opening Ceremony: U.K. proudly reminds planet that global warming began with them

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Above: The Industrial Revolution is depicted during the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Summer Olympics. "Global warming is a big...
Friday, July 27, 2012

Heat Wave Relief: Ice Cube, Vanilla Ice, and Ice-T to give free concert in Love Park to help combat searing heat

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Free ice cubes, ice tea, and vanilla ice cream will be available to concert attendees. Performers say give-aways not necessary, as 'our ...
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

U.S. Men's basketball team still adjusting to smaller Olympic ball

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LeBron's new 'slider' and 'change-up' passes have kept opponents on edge. Kobe's 'knuckleball' three-point s...
Thursday, July 19, 2012

New Barnes Museum vandalized with massive, tasteless graffiti

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The radical group Citizens and Residents Against Barnes Relocation Association (CARABRA) has denied any involvement. CARABRA's alibi: ...
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

London warns Olympic visitors not to expect same 'high level of teeth that the world saw in 2008'

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In 2009, England launched a public service campaign to improve the overall quality of teeth among its 50 million-plus residents in prepar...
Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Small part of western Mass. finally gains official Panhandle status

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Congamond Lakes, MA--When thoughts of geographical panhandles come to mind, the portion of western Oklahoma often dominates. The Oklahom...
Monday, July 9, 2012

Martha's Vinyard Beach Patrol issues following correction: DO NOT swim with the seals when great white sharks are spotted in the area

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The beach patrol from the Massachusetts island admitted they stated the warning incorrectly this past weekend when they urged swimmers to ...
Friday, July 6, 2012

Spain assures Europe, world that banking issues will be addressed ... sometime in mid-September

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Prime Minister Rajoy: 'Between the Euro12 championship and all the fun summer festivals that Spain offers, there's just no time to w...
Tuesday, July 3, 2012

New Damon Buster's restaurant/arcade along waterfront has rival Dave & Buster's concerned

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Atlanta, GA--The rapidly growing restaurant/arcade Damon Buster's opens a new location every two weeks in the United States. The Atlanta...
Friday, June 29, 2012

New Marlins stadium features retractable fans, er, roof

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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Stars turn out to 'fight the fight' against sinkholes

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Meadowlands, N.J.--Sinkholes affect 0.0000000000001 out of every 10,000 residents in the United States.  Local, state, and the federal gov...
Friday, June 22, 2012

18 die in Cleveland's 43rd annual Cuyahoga River fire reenactment

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City admits hiring Michael Bay (again) to run festivities not the best idea.
Thursday, June 21, 2012

Report: ABC censored Nik Wallenda's scathing remarks about film 'Man on Wire' during Niagara Falls crossing

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Next up for Niagara Falls highwire walker: cross the falls again ... using only balance pole and no wire

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Nik Wallenda also says he wants to learn how to ride a bike one day. "Trying to balance on a bike scares the hell out of me."

'American Ninja Warrior' contestant thought to be trying out for 'American Idol' still in critical condition

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Doctors say that as soon as he can eat solid foods, breathe on own, and eyebrows grow back (fully), the talented performer can begin singin...
Friday, June 15, 2012

Entire Sacramento Kings roster spotted raucously celebrating with mock Stanley Cup in downtown Sacramento bar

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The jubilant NBA players scribbled their names onto the tinfoil cup with a sharpie maker. The group was largely ignored by other bar patrons...

Klinsmann über mortified that strong European connections unable to get U.S. squad into Euro12

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The U.S. Men's National Team head coach and former German soccer star Jurgen Klinsmann says he "let all Americans down. Yeah, even ...

Report: Los Angeles Kings credit Sacramento Kings for Stanley Cup win

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When the Los Angles Kings captured their first championship in the franchise's 45-year history on Monday night, the city of near...
Monday, June 11, 2012

Tsunami Fallout: Body of sumo wrestler washes up on Oregon beach

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Astoria, OR--Debris from the March 11, 2011 Japanese tsunami continues to wash ashore along the west coast of the United States after yea...
Friday, June 8, 2012

Success of European Championship could lead to more global soccer tournament; may include N. America, S. America, Asia, Africa, Australia and held every four years

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London--International Soccer officials are waiting to gauge the success of Euro2012, the European Championship held every x number of ye...
Saturday, June 2, 2012

Small fishing company that aggressively signed on to raise, tow Costa Concordia admits it 'has no idea where to begin'

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Rome, Italy--Crews have (sort of) begun the salvage operation of the Costa Concordia , the Carnival ship that ran aground and capsized o...
Friday, June 1, 2012

Halladay signs deal with Random House to co-author pamphlet titled 'My Life on the DL'

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

French Open: Heartfelt applause turns to nervous clapping, watch-glancing as Make-A-Wish ball boy remains courtside beyond second serve

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Friday, May 25, 2012

City estimates that nearly half of flags lining Parkway are from fictional countries

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Bryce Harper says he seriously considered playing in Europe

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The young outfielder turned down generous offers from Vienna, Budapest, and Oslo.
Monday, May 21, 2012

Gracious host: London considering letting Olympic visitors drive on either side of road

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'We want tourists to drive on whatever side of the road they feel most comfortable. It's a no-brainer,' said one city official. ...
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Stubborn veteran catcher prefers pitcher come to home plate when discussing strategy

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'I used to go out to the mound ... when I was an idiot and didn't know any better.'

King of Prussia narrows new town slogan/welcome sign to three finalists

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Thirty voting kiosks to be set up at mall