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When Outrage Goes Viral: The Video, and the Web Reactions, That Led Rutgers to Fire Coach Rice
Per the AP, Rutgers has fired basketball coach Mike Rice after ESPN obtained a video that showed him verbally and physically abusing players, even throwing basketballs at their heads. Rutgers athletic director Tim Pernetti originally saw the footage in November and decided to suspend him for three games,
WATCH: 50-Year-Old Soccer Ace Becomes Internet Hit
He’s 280 pounds of raw talent.
WATCH: Sarah McLachlan Parody Ad Attempts to Console Downtrodden Philly Sports Fans
The parody urges viewers to support the City of Brotherly Love’s dejected sports fans––to the tune of Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel”.
Pakistani Squash Player Fights For Women’s Rights
Maria Toorpakai Wazir dressed as boy when she was younger in order to be able to play squash in her native Pakistan. Now the squash star is campaigning for women’s rights from her new home in Toronto
The Obama Bracket: Commander in Chief Makes His Picks for March Madness
The president continues his “Barack-etology” tradition this year.
WATCH: Skiers Take to the Steps of Montmartre in Paris
In the shadow of Sacré-Coeur Basilica, a group of enterprising skiers take to the steps of Paris’ famous hill, Montmartre
WATCH: Climber’s 100-Foot Fall Down a Snowy Mountain
Next time bring a sled.
WATCH: Pine Marten Bites Swiss Soccer Star During Game
At least his team won.
WATCH: Rugby Star’s Dad Invades Field to Congratulate Son
As Wales rugby star George North scored the try which secured victory against France and ended his team’s eight-game losing streak, one fan got a little over-excited.
Curse of the Brentz-ino? Boston Red Sox Prospect Shoots Himself in the Leg
Talk about shooting yourself in the leg…
WATCH: 9-Year Old Wins $5,000 with an Amazing Hockey Shot
9-year old Tyson Greenhorn sank a shot from center ice and won $5,000 for it