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Video Captures Terrifying Moment When South African Diver Gets Swallowed by a Whale

March 11, 2019 By AM 1530

A 51-year-old diver Rainier Schrimpf (no relation to Detlef Schrempf) from South Africa miraculously survived a life and death encounter with a massive swallowed by a whale while snorkeling of the coast of Port Elizabeth. Schrimpf and his crew were were in the water filming a massive marine life migration in the region when he was suddenly swept up in the mouth of a 15-ton … [Read more...] about Video Captures Terrifying Moment When South African Diver Gets Swallowed by a Whale

Thin-Skinned James Dolan Threatened to Ban Fan from MSG for Telling Him to Sell the Knicks

March 11, 2019 By AM 1530

Knicks owner James Dolan is perennially atop the list of the worst owners in pro sports, and provided yet another example why after watching his team take its 53rd L of the year against Sacramento, Friday night at the Garden. After the final buzzer, Dolan got into a back and forth with a fan who told him to “Sell the team,” as he passed on his way to the exits. instead of … [Read more...] about Thin-Skinned James Dolan Threatened to Ban Fan from MSG for Telling Him to Sell the Knicks

UFC Fighter Celebrates K.O. of Opponent by Almost Knocking Himself Out

March 8, 2019 By AM 1530

Brazilian UFC light heavyweight Johnny Walker unlocked the rare achievement of a double KO in his fight with Misha Cirkunov at UFC 235. Walker K.O.’d Cirkunov with a flying knee only 36 seconds into the fight, but ended up seriously injuring himself while celebrating with a faceplant directly into the canvas. Walker ended up in worse shape than the guy he just beat the hell out … [Read more...] about UFC Fighter Celebrates K.O. of Opponent by Almost Knocking Himself Out

Rasheed Wallace Took a High School Head Coaching Job and Ball Don’t Lie

March 8, 2019 By AM 1530

Rasheed Wallace was a 4-time all-star and a key contributor on Detroit’s 2004 title team, but is best known for leading the NBA in getting T’d up for like 15 straight years and being one of the premiere trash talkers in league history. Few would have predicted that Wallace would ever get into coaching in retirement because of his penchant for getting kicked out of games, but … [Read more...] about Rasheed Wallace Took a High School Head Coaching Job and Ball Don’t Lie

Cowboys DE David Irving Retires From NFL Over Weed Policy While Smoking Some on Instagram

March 8, 2019 By AM 1530

Cowboys Defensive End David Irving is currently facing his third suspension for violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy, and last night he took to social media to declare his retirement from the NFL until the league reforms its draconian marijuana punishments. He made the announcement while toking a massive spliff. Irving made the case that the NFL’s weed policies are … [Read more...] about Cowboys DE David Irving Retires From NFL Over Weed Policy While Smoking Some on Instagram

Brawls Break Out When Small English Town Re-Enacts Savage Medieval Rugby Game

March 7, 2019 By AM 1530

The Atherstone Ball Game is played annually in the English town of the same name, and commemorates a match played in 1199 between Leicestershire and Warwickshire where the two teams chased a bag of gold around instead of a ball and otherwise tried to kill each other. The bag of gold is gone, but the brutality lives on in the streets of Atherstone, where a load of local blokes … [Read more...] about Brawls Break Out When Small English Town Re-Enacts Savage Medieval Rugby Game

Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye Jokingly Mocked LeBron For Passing MJ

March 7, 2019 By AM 1530

LeBron James passed Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list in a loss to the Nuggets last night, and tributes poured in across the sports world congratulating him on the achievement. The best tribute, however, came from former Cavs teammates Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye, who were asked to comment on The King’s accomplishment after Cleveland played at the Barclay’s … [Read more...] about Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye Jokingly Mocked LeBron For Passing MJ

LeBron Would Have Been Better Off Sitting This Season Out

March 6, 2019 By AM 1530

As the Lakers sit on the verge of being mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, it’s hard to call LeBron’s first year in L.A. anything other than a Class A dumpster fire. From an uncharacteristic groin injury that cost him a month, to the Anthony Davis trade negotiation fiasco, to bad chemistry with younger players, what was supposed to be the return of Showtime has never … [Read more...] about LeBron Would Have Been Better Off Sitting This Season Out

Demi Lovato Knocked Out Jay Glazer’s Front Tooth with an MMA Training Punch

March 6, 2019 By AM 1530

Aside from being one of the most wired-in insiders in the NFL media, Jay Glazer has also made a name for himself by training celebrities and athletes in MMA at his famous ‘Unbreakable’ gym in L.A. Glazer found out last night that some of these pampered celebrities are tougher than they look when he got one of his front teeth knocked out courtesy of a punch landed by actress … [Read more...] about Demi Lovato Knocked Out Jay Glazer’s Front Tooth with an MMA Training Punch

Colin’s 2018-19 Top 10 NBA Players

March 5, 2019 By AM 1530

After collapsing down the stretch and missing out on the Playoffs, LeBron’s injury riddled first season in L.A. has been an unmitigated disaster. In years past, even after recent Playoff losses to the Warriors, Colin has always maintained that James was still the unquestioned player in the NBA. This year is different. Today, Colin ranked his Top 10 NBA players for the 2018-2019 … [Read more...] about Colin’s 2018-19 Top 10 NBA Players

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