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Buzzer Beaters: Team USA vs. Mexico Tonight, Nike's Controversial New Tiger Woods Ad and More

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:00:12 +0000

Today’s top sports stories: Coming off last week’s stirring 1-0 victory over Costa Rica in blizzard-like conditions in Denver, the United States Men’s National Team (#USMNT) heads south of the border to face off against archrival Mexico in an important World Cup qualifying match tonight. It’s a daunting task for Team USA, as the Mexicans [...]

18-Foot Sinkhole Eats Golfer

Joe Student — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:31:26 +0000

After decades of suffering abuse at the hands of humans, the Earth is apparently fighting back, and it’s starting with the golfers. Golfers Mark Mihal and Mike Peters took advantage of a nice late winter day by playing the course at Waterloo, Ill., last Friday. Peters had his back turned to prepare a second shot [...]

Two Women Arrested For Flashing Guys on a Golf Course

Mike Adams — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:52:02 +0000

In Illinois, it is not that uncommon to see a couple of boobs out on the golf course – but seeing four of them is extremely rare. On Monday afternoon, Madison County sheriff’s deputies responded to a complaint at the Woodland’s Golf Course in which someone (likely a golfer’s wife) was protesting two blond women [...]

14-Year-Old Andy Zhang to Make History As Youngest Golfer Ever in US Open

Danny Groner — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:20:08 +0000

Fourteen-year-old Andy Zhang, of Bradenton, Florida, will make history when he becomes the youngest golfer ever to compete at a US Open tournament. After England’s Paul Casey pulled out of the field with an injury, a spot opened up for Zhang. The previous record holder was 15 years and five months old. Zhang will tee [...]

Phil Mickelson, Pro Golfer, Hits Impossible Tee Shot Up a Fan's Shorts

Joe Student — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:30:55 +0000

Golfer Phil Mickelson did not win the Northern Trust Open this weekend, but nobody seems to care since he was able to become a YouTube sensation by landing a golf ball inside a fan’s shorts. Mickelson hit his tee shot on the 15th hole wide and to the left when the ball careened into the gallery [...]

Celebrity Birthdays for June 16 – Laurie Metcalf, Phil Mickelson and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:55:56 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Laurie Metcalf
Age: 56
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her hilarious portrayal of Jackie Harris on the sitcom ‘Roseanne,’ for voicing Ms. Davis in the ‘Toy Story’ movie franchise, and for currently doing late-night commercials for a children’s charity that will make you cry and curse her

Phil Mickelson
Age: 41
Occupation: Pro Golfer
Known For: Winning four major championships and a total of 39 events on the PGA Tour, as well as earning tens of millions in endorsement fees