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After 'O Canada,' An Unexpected Letter Taught Me a Valuable Lesson About Xenophobia

Last year, when I was invited to sing “O Canada” at the NBA All-Star Game, I was happy for the opportunity to represent the city I live in, Toronto, as it hosted the world’s largest celebration of one of my favorite sports.

High School Coach Loses Gig After Banning Nick Saban From Campus

Parkway High School (La.) coach David Feaster spoke very candidly about Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban during an interview on 104.5 ESPN on Wednesday, and he’s now paid a price for that honesty.

2017 NFL Free Agency: 5 Underrated Targets for New York Giants

With the 2017 NFL free agency signing period on the horizon, here are five underrated free agent targets for the New York Giants to consider.The New York Giants have around $35 million to play with under the salary cap, which places them 19th overall. In all likelihood, New York will fall short in…

Splatoon 2's Esports Prospects Aren't A Ludicrous Fantasy

A portion of the Nintendo Switch’s reveal trailer showed two esports teams filing into an arena, picking up some Pro controllers and gearing up for a round of Splatoon in front of a roaring crowd. While seemingly fantasy, Splatoon 2 as an esport isn’t entirely out of the realm of possibility.

Mike Ilitch Was No Saint

If you only went by what you read in the Detroit papers this week, you’d think Mike Ilitch—the pizza baron and owner of the Detroit Red Wings and Tigers who died last week at the age of 87—was a god incarnate. And for the last three decades, if you’d asked anyone in Michigan, you’d have gotten the sense he was revered…

Air Force Flyover Severs Cable Cam, Nearly Downs Ski Lift At World Ski Championships

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland — There was a crash today at the men’s giant slalom in the Alpine World Ski Championships, but it wasn’t a racer that hurtled to the ground. It was a cable camera, its wires severed by a too-close flyover from the Swiss Air Force. That was frightening enough, but it was just inches from true…

Improve Your Posture and Ease Pain With This $13 Butt Pillow

We’ve posted a lot of deals lately on these coccyx seat cushions, but $13 is one of the best prices we’ve seen to date. These will improve posture and ease back pain in any chair where you spend a lot of time, from the office to the car to a long flight.

It's Time For The Celtics To Get Isaiah Thomas Some Damn Help

One of the big subjects of talk around the NBA these past few weeks has been LeBron James’s workload. And with good reason, too: LeBron’s 32 years old now, with a hell of a lot of basketball miles behind him, and as the past two seasons have shown us, the Cavaliers’ title chances correspond pretty directly to his…

Technical Foul: Good Dancing

Tyshawn Johnson, a senior at Kent County High School in Maryland and evidently a popular Vine Teen, turned the hardwood into a dance floor before getting T’d up by a referee who loathes joy and human expression.

Baylor Assistant AD Dodges Assault Indictment, Resigns Anyway

Baylor assistant athletic director Heath Nielsen, who a grand jury declined to indict for assault yesterday, has resigned, reports the Waco Tribune-Herald.

Arsène Wenger Says He Will Manage Next Season, But Maybe Not At Arsenal

Arsenal had a big match in the Champions League on Wednesday, which is another way of saying Arsenal were yet again monumentally embarrassed in a huge moment. Arsenal are also right about at the start of the end stretch of their season, which is another way of saying that Arsenal are already out of realistic…

Top Tweets: Packers player predicted NFL career in third grade

FOX Sports Wisconsin’s Dave Heller scours cyberspace for the week’s top tweets

It Looks Like Budapest Will Soon Drop Out Of The Race To Host The 2024 Olympics

There are three cities still in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. Los Angeles was considered the front runner over Paris until very recently, but it’s unclear the degree to which the Trump presidency will impact the bid. U.S. Olympic officials and L.A. mayor Eric Garcetti are apparently worried that it…

Catch Fence Has One Job, Blows It Spectacularly

Driver Joey Saldana’s sprint car had a wild ride at an All Star Circuit of Champions race at Volusia Speedway Park Wednesday, flipping over the fence and into the stands. The most incredible part of this crash is that no major injuries were reported as a result.

Chris Long Responds To Dummies Criticizing Him For Not Visiting The White House

Patriots defensive end Chris Long is one of the handful of players who have publicly stated that they will not be going on the Super Bowl champions’ customary trip to the White House. Long has predictably been catching shit from fans and various internet morons over his decision, and last night he decided to respond…

Today's Best Deals: DEWALT Drill, Vertical Mouse, Clear the Rack Sale, and More

A DEWALT hammer drill/driver, a mouse that your wrist will love, and Nordstrom Rack’s Clear the Rack sale lead off Friday’s best deals.

Ranking the 9 greatest dynasties in NFL history

Have the Patriots solidified themselves as the best dynasty the NFL has ever seen?

Trump Called A Press Conference Because The Tweets Weren't Working

Here is a … well, here is something:

L.A. Has the Worst Idea on Housing

At a time when affordable housing is a national urban crisis, we usually turn to precious, self-righteous burgs like San Francisco for the most atrocious examples of NIMBYism. But now, Los Angeles may have them all beat.

Darrelle Revis Charged With Felony Assault

Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has been charged with two counts aggravated assault, one count making terroristic threats, one count robbery, and one count conspiracy to commit aggravated assault following his alleged involvement in a street fight in Pittsburgh early Monday morning.

Save $50 On a Great Hammer Drill/Driver, and Get a Free Suitcase

Everyone needs a good drill, so if you find your current toolkit lacking, Amazon’s got a great deal for you today.

Bet You Can't Say 'Clear the Rack is Back at Nordstrom Rack' 5 Times Fast

It’s that time again. Nordstrom Rack has brought back their Clear the Rack sale and it’s full (and I mean FULL) of really incredible deals. Designer clothing, brands you’ve never heard of, everything an extra 25% off. What a way to end the week, huh?

Tommy Maddox on XFL, Elway and Big Ben

The long-time quarterback looks back fondly on his XFL MVP season (training camp at a casino!), how the league opened the door for one last chance in the NFL, and his time as Elway’s heir apparent and Roethlisberger’s placeholder

'A Very Attractive Man of Great Sexual Power'

Our intrepid correspondent picks up where he left off in his quest to make it in the Arena Football League. Before he can suit up, he has to charm the rock star owners of the LA KISS and beg his way back on the team

Jets' Revis charged after fight in Pittsburgh last weekend

PITTSBURGH (AP) New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has been charged with four first-degree felonies and one misdemeanor after allegedly being involved in a fight with two men last weekend.

Dolphins pull back on release of LT Branden Albert for possible trade

The Miami Dolphins have put on hold their planned release of left tackle Branden Albert.

New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis charged with four felonies and one misdemeanor after alleged fight last weekend

PITTSBURGH (AP) New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis charged with four felonies and one misdemeanor after alleged fight last weekend.

Jets' Revis charged after fight in Pittsburgh last weekend (Yahoo Sports)

New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis was charged with four first-degree felonies and one misdemeanor after allegedly being involved in a fight with two men last weekend. According to a docket sheet filed Thursday night, the 31-year-old Revis is facing two counts of aggravated assault, along with charges of robbery, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault and terroristic threats – a misdemeanor – after the incident Sunday at 2:43 a.m. Revis’ attorney, Blaine Jones, said in a statement while the charges were still pending that Revis was ”physically assaulted while at that location by a group of at least five people.” He added that the Jets cornerback ”feared for his safety” and sought medical attention, but didn’t offer details about the severity of Revis’ injuries.

Norm MacDonald Calls Terrible, Dollar-Store Indoor Football Broadcast

If you thought football season was over and are positively jonesing for a fix of the good shit, oh boy, have we got a treat for you. Strap in for the thrills and spills of the Indoor Football League.

It Was A Bad Night For Marcus Smart

With the Boston Celtics leading the Chicago Bulls 103-102 in the waning moments of Thursday night’s game, Jimmy Butler attempted a game winning shot and missed.