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Who Would You Pick for Your NBA Dream Team? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:46:30 +0000

One common conversation in any sport is picking your “dream team.” Out of all the greats, who would you pick first? Phil Jackson, one of the greatest NBA coaches of all time, made a surprising first pick for his NBA dream team. Despite coaching Michael Jordan to six NBA titles in the ’90s, Jackson said [...]

I-5 Bridge Collapses in Washington's Skagit River, Sending Cars and Drivers Into the Water [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:43:26 +0000

A bridge collapse in Mount Vernon, Washington on Thursday miraculously resulted in no fatalities. The Interstate-5 Bridge went tumbling in the Skagit River below, causing three people to spill into the water and go to the hospital. Dan Sligh was in his car with his wife when the bridge came tumbling down. He explained what [...]

New Movies: 'The Hangover Part III,' 'Fast and Furious 6,' 'Epic'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:11:00 +0000

Wow. This is a monster weekend at the box office. While Memorial Day weekend is usually a good one for theaters, it’s rare to see three heavyweights like these all hitting cinemas at the same time. ‘The Hangover Part III’ Phil, Stu and Alan are back for round three, and you can be sure to [...]

This Weekend in Sports: The Indy 500, UFC 160, NBA & NHL Playoffs

Joe Student — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:58:24 +0000

“The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” and a UFC heavyweight title bout highlight the upcoming sports calendar. Here’s what to watch this holiday weekend: Friday, May 24 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference Finals Game 2 — Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat American Airlines Arena, Miami; 8:30 p.m. (ET) on TNT After a thrilling Game 1 win in [...]

Who Is the Hottest Team in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:52:45 +0000

The Stanley Cup playoffs are about halfway through the second round, so it seems like a fair time to wonder, which team is playing the best? In the East, it’s a tough choice between two scorching hot teams. After coming back to eliminate Toronto, the Boston Bruins are up 3-0 on the New York Rangers. [...]

Man Discovers $100K Comic Book Hidden in Wall of His House, In-Laws Nearly Ruin It

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:47:25 +0000

David Gonzalez was taking down a wall in a fixer-upper house he had bought in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, when he made a most interesting discovery: tucked in among some old newspapers as insulation was a copy of Action Comics No. 1, the first appearance of a character named Superman.

The 10 Best Indy 500 Finishes of All-Time

Joe Student — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:40 +0000

The Indianapolis 500 is the world's largest single-day sporting event. Approximately 400,000 fans will crowd the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend to watch "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at the 2.5-mile oval track. While drivers average speeds well in excess of 150 miles per hour, sometimes the race comes down to the final lap. Here are the 10 best Indy 500 finishes of all-time:

Nightclub in Trouble for Putting Two-Way Mirror in Women's Bathroom

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:33:46 +0000

There are two sides to every story. And sometimes there are two sides to every mirror. In a story that, ahem, reflects poorly on the establishment, a new Scottish hot spot called the Shimmy Cub has found itself in hot water for installing two-way mirrors in the women’s room, without telling anyone. As you can [...]

Death Toll in Oklahoma Lowered to 24; Search for Survivors Continues

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:52 +0000

Officials in Oklahoma have lowered the number of deaths suffered to 24 in the massive tornado that swept through the town of Moore Monday night. Originally, the figure had been as high as 51, probably a result of double-counting.

Horrific Oklahoma Tornado Captured in Several Raw Videos

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:21:38 +0000

The country continues to pray for and help the people devastated by the massive tornado that touched down in Oklahoma on Monday, killing dozens.