Athletics
Hottest 12 Months On Record
The period between May 2011 and April 2012 was the hottest since record-keeping began in 1895. What do you think?
Whatevs House
This house is pretty cool. It can get a little hot in the summertime, but no big deal. It's pretty roomy. Has a nice deck. The kitchen isn't the biggest in the world, but it works. Anyway. You can have it if you want. Or not. Either way. Reference #965RMM
Killings Of Environmentalists On The Rise
According to a report from the group Global Witness, murders of environmental activists have risen dramatically over the past three years. What do you think?
Overhead Bins Grow To Hold Larger Carry-Ons
Several airlines, including Delta, American, and United, are buying new planes with larger overhead bins or retrofitting older planes to accommodate larger carry-on bags. What do you think?
Your Dream Home!
Sometimes, dreams do come true. Not this time, though. Buy this mediocre home and then imagine you live somewhere much, much better. Back deck with light wood rot an ideal place to fantasize about a superior domicile. Reference #45234536
Area Man Pretty Sure He Knows Which Athletes Are Gay
TOLEDO, OH—Area man Arnold Pera, 26, bragged to several of his friends Sunday that "nine times out of 10" he can tell whether an athlete is gay or not. "Sometimes it's the way they talk or interact with their teammates, but a lot of times I can tell just by watching them play," said Pera, directing his friends'…
Scientists To DNA Test Bigfoot Evidence
Scientists from Oxford University have reached out to cryptozoologists to collect any purported biological evidence left behind by Sasquatches or yetis to be DNA tested. What do you think?
U.S. Facing Helium Shortage
With its helium reserves rapidly depleting, the United States faces a shortage expected to have a detrimental effect on certain sectors of the economy. What do you think?
Mike Holmgren Finally Admits To Friends That He's Working For Cleveland Browns
CLEVELAND—After asking friends and loved ones to assemble at his home so he could "finally come clean," Mike Holmgren made a tearful admission Sunday night, at last revealing he works for the Cleveland Browns and has been doing so for more than two years. "I know some of you probably feel angry that I've been hiding…
Syrian Fighter Pilot Granted Asylum
Defecting from the Assad regime, a Syrian air force colonel flew his Russian-made jet to Jordan, where he was granted asylum. What do you think?
Mike Tyson's One-Man Broadway Show
Spike Lee will direct Mike Tyson as the retired boxer brings his life story to Broadway with a one-man show. Here’s what theatergoers can expect:
Report: Baseball Favorite Sport Of Many Detroit Tigers Players
DETROIT—Though their differing ages, nationalities, and backgrounds would suggest a greater divergence of opinions on the world of athletics, most Detroit Tigers players say baseball is their favorite sport, clubhouse sources reported Saturday. "We're all into sports around here, but I would say we talk more about…
Phil Mickelson's Shower Caddy Recommends Sudsy 9-Iron
RANCHO SANTA FE, CA—Approaching the halfway point of a solid round of bathing Sunday, Phil Mickelson followed the advice of his shower caddy and used a sudsy 9-iron for his approach shot instead of the shampoo-covered pitching wedge he had originally intended to swing. "Look at the location of the drain and the way…
