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Mariachi Singer Sebastian De La Cruz Sings His Heart out at Game 3 & Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs

Rachel Flores — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:00:48 +0000

If you have been keeping up with the NBA Playoffs you probably have noticed that there is this big thing going around about this little boy singing the National Anthem for the San Antonio Spurs...This kid knocked it out of the park with his singing at Game 3 and Game 4 of the Finals.

Miami Spurs San Antonio: Series Tied At 2-2

Driver — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:33:01 +0000

You knew that Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and the defending NBA Champions Miami Heat weren't going to lie down in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

San Antonio Spanks The Heat In Game 3 Of The NBA Finals

Driver — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:57:05 +0000

After getting blown out in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, The San Antonio Spurs returned home after a three week absence and laid the serious wood to the Miami Heat 113-77. The 36 point win is the third largest margin of victory in a NBA Finals.

Metallica Gives Out Free Download Of "The Star-Spangled Banner" [VIDEO]

Rooster — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 21:47:04 +0000

Metallica members James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett recently performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” at AT&T Park in San Francisco, home of the San Francisco Giants. Not only did the Metallica members perform out Nation’s Anthem but they also threw out the first pitch of the game. The guitars that they played were custom SF Giant themed [...]

WWE Extreme Rules 2013 Recap

Jeff Schiller — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:44:32 +0000

It’s been a month and a half since WrestleMania 29, and it’s about time for another WWE pay-per-view. This month’s show pays homage to Paul Heyman’s ‘Extreme Championship Wrestling’, and while all the matches aren’t ‘extreme’, there’s always an intense atmosphere for this yearly card. Some new rivalries have arisen since ‘The Grandaddy of them [...]

Goodbye Kristy Curry, Lubbock Didn't Deserve You

Wes — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:00:08 +0000

You see what I did with that headline there? It can be taken two ways. You could be a jerk and think I''m saying "good riddance", but I'm actually not. Kristy Curry was a great coach filled with class and poise and we were lucky to have her. If you read the sports blogs though, you'll see some incredibly hateful comments. More after the jump.

Metallica Rock the National Anthem at San Francisco Giants "Metallica Night" [VIDEO]

Heathen — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:08:58 +0000

Metallica and the San Francisco Giants celebrated “Metallica Night” at Giants Stadium Friday night. And as always Met rocked everything they do! That included opening the game with a dual guitar national anthem to rival any anthem ever done! As you watch the video, the guitars that James and Kirk are playing are also the [...]

David Ragan Takes Talladega By Night

Driver — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:56:48 +0000

When the green flag fell at 12:09 Central time this early afternoon, David Ragan had 100 to 1 odds to take the checkered flag at Talladega Superspeedway. Seven hours later, he defeated those odds.

Conflicting Reports Regarding a Possible Arrest in Boston Bombings [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:30:20 +0000

2:45 p.m. (EST): The Boston Police Department has announced that "there has not been an arrest in the Marathon attack." Investigations are ongoing.

2:35 p.m.: CNN is retracting their previous report that an arrest has been made in the Boston Marathon bombings. Other sources are reporting that officials are close to identifying a suspect after reviewing area surveillance video, but no arrests have been made.

Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help

Townsquare Media — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:38:09 +0000

Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help?

The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:

Twin Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:00:08 +0000

9 p.m. (EST): The final press conference of the day with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and various other officials just concluded. The FBI is now leading investigations of the events. Davis confirmed that three people were killed in today's blasts.

CNN is reporting that one of the victims killed was an 8-year-old boy. The Wall Street Journal had reported that as many as five other unexploded devices were found around Boston, but investigators now doubt that they were actually bombs.

Home Run Hits Woman in Face

Frank Pain — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:58:35 +0000

Baseball fans dream of the chance of catching a home run when they go to a big league ballgame. Well, during the 7th inning of the Tuesday night game between the Cardinals and Diamondbacks, one young couple had that opportunity. What happened when they got their opportunity will make you wince then leave you laughing.

Did you know that Lubbock has their very Own Semi-Pro Football team?

Rachel Flores — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:02:47 +0000

We all know that football season is over but not for the Outlaws. They have plenty of games for everyone to still come out and support them. These guys will show you what football is all about and so much more.

Arch Swing Looks Like A Killer Good Time [VIDEO]

Heathen — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:55:00 +0000

It’s a fairly new extreme sport. It involves swinging on a rope from natural rock arches, like many of the ones found in Utah. and, yes, it’s extremely dangerous if you don’t do it right. OK so my pun in the title was probably a little crude because that’s what happened to a man who [...]

Sparks Fly In Fontana

Driver — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:11:45 +0000

The Joey Logano saga continues, this time with Tony Stewart throwing some punches his way and Denny Hamlin being injured in a last lap debacle.

Golfing With Your Pants Down [VIDEO]

Rooster — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:55:00 +0000

Today was a great day for a round of golf, so I met up with some of my bros and we teed off. There is a unspoken rule when you tee off and your ball doesn’t go past the women’s tee, you drop your pants. It was myself and 3 of my bros and we [...]

Buzzer Beaters: Welker's a Bronco & Bush Is a Lion, Team USA Advances and More

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:00:32 +0000

Today’s top sports stories: NFL free agency is moving right along. On Wednesday Wes Welker, the longtime prolific receiver in New England, signed a two-year deal worth $12 to take his talents to Denver. Welker moves from one surefire Hall of Fame quarterback (Tom Brady) to another (Peyton Manning). [USA Today] Also switching teams is [...]

HOOTERS GIRL HAS AN EPIC FAIL…LUCKILY SHE IS PRETTY [VIDEO]

Rachel Flores — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:56:20 +0000

I think this is one time I can actually say, "She should just stay in the kitchen where she belongs!" Only time I will ever say that but you have to check out this epic fail by a Hooters girl!

Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Sinks Shot from Half-Court to Win $20,000 for His Wife's Cancer Treatment

Frank Pain — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:19:27 +0000

Heath Kufahl and his wife were at an Oklahoma City Thunder game and were picked to compete at halftime against another couple for a chance to win $20,000. Well, in the first round, Heath and his wife made more shots than the other couple. Beating that couple is what gave Heath the chance at the half-court shot.

Check Your Bracket! One Million Bucks Up For Grabs!

FMX — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:00:04 +0000

Unlike photos from your vacation, we WANT you to show us your predictions for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. And if you predict the outcome of the bracket perfectly, we’ll give you (cue Dr. Evil voice) one million dollars!

Think you can beat Driver at predicting NCAA basketball games? Log in below to register for our Million Dollar NCAA Bracket Challenge and then once the teams are selected for the NCAA Tournament on Sunday March 17, fill out your prediction for all 63 games in the bracket