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5 Professional Wrestlers Who Use MMA Moves In The Ring

Jameson LaMarca — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:38:25 +0000

Another MMA fighter is leaving the Octagon in favor of pro wrestlings’ squared circle (and a circular cage, too). Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, former UFC Light Heavyweight champion, has signed with TNA Wrestling and Bellator MMA. We hope Rampage has greater success in his new MMA home than former Strikeforce star King Mo did in his [...]

Inspiring Paraplegic Woman Will Amaze You With Her Duct-Tape Surfing Skills

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:26:36 +0000

The next great surfing sensation has arrived. A paraplegic woman in Australia has managed to ride the waves by latching onto the back of a surfer. Pascale Honore, 50, was paralyzed in a car accident almost two decades ago, but that’s not stopping her from getting duct-taped onto the back of 23-year-old family friend Tyron [...]

Watch the Most Unbelievable 3-Point Shooting Display Ever

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:00:17 +0000

There are sharp shooters and then there are razor sharp shooters. In a display of 3-point shooting accuracy that makes Stephen Curry look like Helen Keller, Laurie Koehn sank a mind-boggling 132 of 135 triples in a five-minute span. Five minutes! That’s longer than the time it took to realize the last ‘Die Hard’ was [...]

The NFL Thinks Rugby Could Be the Next Big Thing

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:00:40 +0000

Are you read for some…rugby? The NFL is reportedly interested in throwing its support behind a professional rugby league with teams along the East Coast that could start play as soon as 2014. The NFL Network will broadcast a rugby match in August featuring a European team and a squad comprised of some US blokes [...]

See What Happens When Sports Balls are Replaced By Cats

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:42:51 +0000

Is the consistent lack of cats in athletics holding you back from being a sports fan? The folks behind a new Tumblr have now solved what we believe to be a fairly widespread issue with folks who would otherwise be all about their local team. The site is called Sports Ball Replaced With Cats. Simple. [...]

Chinese Basketball Association's Dunk Contest Even Worse Than You'd Imagine

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:50:46 +0000

If you think the NBA’s slam dunk contest has lost some of its luster, then you won’t know what to make of the disaster that is the Chinese Basketball Association’s version of this event. The CBA’s dunk contest, which took place this past weekend, was kind of like holding a dirty sock just out of [...]

Watch Superheroes Play Street Hockey, Because It's Awesome

Mike Moody — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:06:19 +0000

They’re all here, heroes and villains. Watch Spider-Man, Batmam, The X-Men, Bane, The Joker and more play street hockey in protest of the NHL Lockout. This video proves that superheroes are incredibly talented athletes. I mean, how else are they able to pull this off wearing those ridiculous costumes? Batman didn’t even take off his [...]

Who Is the Biggest Disappointment in Baseball This Year? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:31:26 +0000

The Major League Baseball season is winding down, and for some high-profile players and one particular manager, it probably feels like the longest season of their careers. So who was this year’s biggest disappointment? This past off-season, the two biggest free agents were Albert Pujols and Jose Reyes, both of whom left their longtime teams [...]

If You Had To Pick A New Pro Sports Team Name, Which Would You Choose? — Sports Survey of the Day

Joe Student — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 19:00:54 +0000

The recently completed NBA Finals featured a first in the four major American team sports: two teams (the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder) whose names were mass nouns, rather than plurals. It’s not surprising, since each team’s name is 20 years old or less.

Should Athletes Be Held Accountable for What They Say on Social Media? – Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:00:34 +0000

Athletes are some of the more vocal celebrities when it comes to social media. Tweeting in the NBA got so out of control that NBA commissioner David Stern had to put rules in place forbidding players from tweeting during games. New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire is in a bit of hot water for one [...]

Venus Williams and 10 Other Historic Wimbledon Upsets

Danny Groner — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:00:47 +0000

Tennis’s top venue said an early goodbye to one of its most familiar faces on Monday when Venus Williams lost in consecutive sets in the first round at Wimbledon. Williams has five Wimbledon titles under her belt, but that wasn’t enough to intimidate her opponent Elena Vesnina who cruised 6-1, 6-3 against one of the sport’s best. How does Vesnina’s upset stack up against other impressive wins in the tournament’s illustrious history? Here’s a look back at 10 of the best Wimbledon upsets.

The 10 Best Female Athletes to Dominate Sports Since Title IX Went into Effect

Joe Student — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:45:52 +0000

After years of debate about women’s rights to equal opportunities, Title IX amended the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit sexual discrimination in regard to any educational program or activity funded by the government. It’s now been 40 years since this landmark law passed. President Richard Nixon signed the bill into law [...]

Who Is the World's Highest Paid Athlete? [PICTURES]

Joe Student — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 20:00:25 +0000

Baseball, football and basketball player salaries keep rising, but a competitor outside of those popular team sports is the world’s highest paid athlete. Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., who collected $85 million for winning two fights, was the world’s highest-paid athlete from June 2011 to June 2012, according to Forbes magazine. Nicknamed ‘Money,’ Mayweather earned the [...]

WNY's 5 Best Affordable Golf Courses

Jack FM Staff — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 11:58:36 +0000

A round of golf at a nice course can get pricey fast. Fortunately, you can get a good deal and not break the bank if you're willing to play hookey or skip out of work early -- and let's be honest, who doesn't want to do that in the summer? Here are five of the area's best affordable (i.e., $35 for a round, with a cart, after 2 p.m. on weekdays) courses.

WNY's Top 6 Public Golf Courses

Jack FM Staff — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:23:25 +0000

If you're going to spend the summer days golfing, you may as well head to a course that's worth your time. In my opinion, each of these six courses is beautifully landscaped and offers very well maintained fairways and greens that set them a step or two above many of the area's other public golf courses.

13 Ways to Tell Your Team Is Throwing the Big Game

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:00:33 +0000

Professional sports can be a lucrative career, but for some, fame, prestige and an unending supply of money aren’t enough for them. But enough about Roger Clemens. Everyone from high-priced gamblers to lowly bookies are constantly throwing money at players to get them to their bidding. Some of them must have been or (heaven forbid) [...]

A Bad Weekend For The Ryan's Of Buffalo!

Nicole Sabuda — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:08:28 +0000

It took me a little while to get over the horrifying performances in Buffalo sports this weekend, but I am finally ready to talk. If your name is Ryan then you probably should have sat this weekend out. Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres goalie, and Ryan Fitzpatrick, the quarterback for the Buffalo Bills who just signed a $59 million [...]

Sports Anchor Barry Deley Wins $2.5 Million Dollar Lottery Live on the Air [VIDEO]

Paul Ciampanelli — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:00:45 +0000

In this hilarious clip, Barry Deley, a British-Columbian sports anchor, wins a house worth $2.5 million live on the air. When the winning name is drawn, it quickly dawns on the news team that it’s their own sportscaster, so they call him for a reaction. Turns out, he was shopping for groceries when he got the big news.

CJ Spiller: Patriots Game, a Tough Challenge

Selina.kaye — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:35:47 +0000

The Bills have lost against the Patriots for the last 14 games. This is their last home game and Jack FM's Selina Kaye caught up with rookie CJ Spiller to find out what their strategy will be for Sunday

Donte Whitner: Bills Will Improve

Selina.kaye — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:47:20 +0000

We all know the Bills have had a tough season. Jack FM's Selina Kaye caught up with Donte Whitner, to talk defense and whether or not he will remain with the Bills.