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Joey Gallo Foul Ball Bonks Fan In Head

Joey Gallo’s known for crushing it, and the Rangers slugger nearly tallied up another dinger with this bomb that landed just wide of the foul pole—and directly into one fan’s noggin.

Kid At Pirates Game Enjoys Whatever’s In That Beer Can

This is great. Last night, the Pirates’ broadcast touted Sunday’s kids day, where all fans 14 and under in attendance would be given a free baseball glove. To go along with the promotion, the broadcast showed kids in the stands.

A Couple Actually Got Engaged At A Sixers Lottery Party Last Night

The NBA held its draft lottery last night, and the Celtics and Lakers were the winners, taking the first two picks in the draft. Philadelphia, swapping with the stupid, stupid Kings, got the third pick.

Adam Jones Politely Says Curt Schilling Doesn't Know Shit About Being Black In Boston

Orioles outfielder Adam Jones did an interview with Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports about black players in baseball, racism, former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling, and more. It’s a valuable conversation with a lot of hearty answers from Jones. He shared what he thought was the dumbest thing people say (“I don’t see…

Marlins Fan Supports Team

An enthusiastic Marlins fan behind home plate at Wednesday’s game against the Cardinals did her best to distract St. Louis pitcher Brett Cecil in the sixth with two men on and Christian Yelich batting. Anything to help the home team.

This Is What It Sounds Like When An Entire Arena Hates You

Wizards youngster Kelly Oubre probably didn’t go into the playoffs expecting to be at the center of a big postseason storyline, but then he went and body-checked Kelly Olynyk in Game 3. After serving a one-game suspension while the Wizards played at home in Game 4, Oubre got back on the court in Boston last night, and…

Connor McDavid Enjoys Interaction With Fans

Young Oilers superstar Connor McDavid can’t get enough of hanging out with eager fans! He loves it!

Isaiah Thomas To Heckler: "I Will Fuck You Up, And You Know That"

We missed this gem at the time, but here’s Boston’s wee hero talking some smack to a mouthy Game 3 attendee.

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Cardinals Fan Sitting Behind Dugout Hit By Stray Bullet During Game

According to St. Louis police, a fan taking in a Cardinals game was hit by a bullet fired from outside the stadium during last night’s game against the Brewers. The fan was seated in Section 141 of the Cardinals’ stadium, which is located behind the home dugout. She complained about a sharp pain in her elbow and spoke…

Cowboys Draft Pick Drowned Out By Boos

Roger Goodell’s appearances on the NFL Draft stage have been met with boos for years, but Phillyfans saved their most vicious jeers for Drew Pearson, who announced the Cowboys’ second-round selection—booing him so fervently that the name was all but unintelligible.

Last Night's Winner Was This Packers Fan At A Bears Draft Party

Last night, Chicago traded up to take North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky with the second overall pick, enraging Bears fans but absolutely delighting this Packers fan who turned up at the draft party to, presumably, mock his conference rivals.

Wentzmobile Draws Eagles Fans And Children From All Over To Form Inspiring Wave Of Sweaty Jerseys

Eagles QB Carson Wentz, hanging around Philadelphia for the NFL draft today, was being escorted on the Ben Franklin Parkway when he drew the attention of Philly fans. As the cart and security kept moving, a trail of adults and kids followed behind to take photos, chant, and yell.

An Interview With A Man Who Has Willingly Watched Every Round Of Every NFL Draft Since 1999

Ron Adams and I were juniors in high school when the Philadelphia sports world was consumed by the 1999 NFL Draft. Who would the Eagles take with the No. 2 pick: Ricky Williams or Donovan McNabb?

Barcelona Fans Celebrate Messi Goal With Homage To His Clásico Celebration

It was a full-on party today in Barcelona as the Catalan club blasted Osasuna by a score of 7-1. Before the game, fans unveiled a massive banner to commemorate Lionel Messi’s 500th Barça goal, the one he scored this weekend when he snipped the balls off of Real Madrid and then celebrated in the most badass way…

Softball Fan's Spectacular Catch Overshadowed By Even More Spectacular Fall Out Of Pickup Truck

A fan taking in a Southern Arkansas Muleriders softball game this afternoon used up all of his coordination to make an incredible snag, stretching to catch a homer from the bed of a pick up truck. Overenthused and underprepared, he promptly toppled headfirst out of said pickup truck.

Fan Yelling "I Got It" Fucks With Tigers Fielders

Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones, right fielder Tyler Collins, and second baseman Ian Kinsler watched a couple easy of fly balls drop between them in the first three innings of Wednesday’s 8-7 loss against Tampa Bay:

Actually, Marcus Smart Flipping Off A Fan Was Good

In the fourth quarter of last night’s dispiriting loss to the Chicago Bulls that put Boston in a 0-2 hole, Celtics wing Marcus Smart took and missed a three-pointer. Backpedaling down the court, he jawed with a fan, and eventually flipped the bird.

Gross Copenhagen Fans Throw Dead Rats At Brøndby Players

The Copenhagen Derby is too real. Here’s video:

Argentine Soccer Fan Declared Brain Dead After Being Shoved Over Stadium Railing

Emanuel Balbo, a 22-year-old Argentine man, has been pronounced brain dead due to injuries he suffered at a soccer game when attackers in the stands pushed him over the stadium railing during a match between local rivals Belgrano and Talleres on Saturday.

Europa League Match Delayed After Lyon Fans Run Onto Pitch To Escape Fireworks

Lyon beat Besiktas by a goal tonight in the home leg of their Europa League series, but the game was delayed about 45 minutes after Lyon fans ran onto the pitch just before the scheduled kickoff time. According to the club, Besiktas fans tossed “projectiles and fireworks” into the bleachers from up above, which…

Anthony Rizzo's Homer Exploded Someone's Beer

Just like that Marlins guy last night, Cubs fans in the bleachers got wet trying to catch a dinger this afternoon. Unfortunately, this was because Anthony Rizzo’s first-inning dong exploded a fan’s wayward beer.

Oilers Fans Were Ready For This

May as well put this up top: The Sharks came back from a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 in overtime, and were the better team by miles after the first period, outshooting Edmonton 44-19 in their Game 1 win. Despite a late-season slump, San Jose is the better team in this series, and I bet we’re going to have the chance to…

Marlins Fan Goes Swimming For Giancarlo Stanton Home Run Ball

Giancarlo Stanton accounted for the first four runs the Marlins scored tonight with a pair of two-run dongers. His first was a long, arching bomb that peaked at 148 feet above the field before landing over the center field wall. The latter dinger was utterly unlike the first, as Stanton smacked a hard line drive that…

Marcin Gortat Loves His Fans

Wizards center Marcin Gortat is a little more outspoken online than the average athlete. For instance, there’s the time he discussed the benefits of a porn subscription. So when someone told Gortat he was acting like a dick at a bar last night, the NBA player responded.

Dortmund Fans Gladly Host Traveling Monaco Fans After Champions League Game Delayed By Explosions

Dortmund’s Champions League quarterfinal match against Monaco this afternoon was canceled after their team bus was hit by three explosions on its way to the stadium. According to the latest out of Dortmund, Marc Bartra had to undergo surgery for a broken wrist and officials are working to verify the authenticity of a…

Report: Investigators Looking Into Death Threats Made Against Referee By Kentucky Fans

According to a report from the Associated Press, Nebraska law enforcement investigators are looking into death threats leveled against John Higgins, the referee whose personal life and career as the owner of an Omaha roofing company have now been the focus of pissbaby Kentucky fans for over a week-and-a-half.

Asshole Kentucky Fans Are Still Harassing And Threatening Elite Eight Referee

It’s been 10 days now, and some Kentucky fans, when not shoveling out their overflowing diapers, are still making harassing phone calls to and trying to sink the business of longtime referee John Higgins.

Red Sox Fan Acts Like A Jamoke

Is the foul ball worth the dignity you lose while trying to get it? In this instance, probably not.

Those Were A Very Rough Few Seconds For Kentucky Fans

UNC-Kentucky was a keeper, a big-name showdown in a tournament dominated by new faces, and a thrilling finish in a month nearly devoid of buzzer-beaters. Malik Monk’s game-tying three with 7.2 seconds remaining was met by Luke Maye’s winner with 0.3 left, and as you can imagine, it was quite the emotional swing for…