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Angler arrested over record-setting catch

There was a big catch, but definitely no release. For one angler his prize catch won’t get him released from jail! According to a Fox News report, a Massachusetts man was arrested after illegally catching and keeping a total of 14 oversized striped bass. Authorities had received tips about the… Read More

MLB hitter takes 95-mph fastball to face…stays in the game!

James McCann had just been struck in the face with a fastball, and as the blood gushed from his nose and mouth, there was one overriding thought racing through his mind. “I take pride in staying tough, doing what I can to stay on the field,” he said later Monday…. Read More

Congress proposes sweeping change to the American flag

Soon, Old Glory will have to be born in the land of the free and not merely flying over it. Congress has passed a proposal to require the federal government to purchase only American flags that have been completely manufactured in the U.S. The U.S. imports millions of American flags… Read More

[VIDEO] PGA Tour pro’s wild tee shot get cops involved

For any golfer, hitting a wild, errant tee shot is embarrassing. But for one PGA Tour pro, he didn’t just spray a shot way off-line. It was so bad, the police had to get involved. During the final round of this weekend’s 3M Open, PGA Tour vet Jhonattan Vegas’ didn’t… Read More

American cyclist wins silver medal…immediately gets fined?

Haley Batten was fined by the Olympic mountain bike judges for breaking a rule on the final lap of her race Sunday, though she will no doubt gladly pay the modest penalty after her silver medal marked the best finish ever by an American rider. Batten was jockeying for second… Read More

Olympian’s poor sportsmanship leads to instant karma

Every athlete competing in the Olympics has trained for years, some for just a chance to shine in a single moment. And even during the fierce competition, one of the great things about the Olympics is the unwavering sportsmanship that athletes from around the world have — in both victory… Read More

Iconic ‘Star Wars’ costume fetches hefty price tag at auction

The gold bikini-style costume that Carrie Fisher wore as Princess Leia while making “Return of the Jedi” in the “Star Wars” franchise has sold for $175,000, according to the auction house that handled the sale. The costume was made famous when Fisher wore it at the start of the 1983… Read More

“Dad bod” hilariously takes Olympics by storm

Dad bod. Father figure. Whatever you call it, it’s not everyday you seem someone with a less-than-athletic physique getting attention at the Olympics — especially when surrounded by some of the world’s best athletes. But one Olympic official had no shame showing off his “Dad bod” during primetime. In a… Read More

Fox News shakeup; Major changes coming to primetime!?

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, at 93, has ignited a family feud that could reshape the landscape of conservative media in America. The billionaire is engaged in a secret legal battle with three of his children over the future of his vast media empire, including the influential Fox News network. And… Read More

Supreme Court makes landmark ruling on…chicken wings?

It’s a great debate amongst popular bar food. Regular or boneless wings? One of the country’s top courts just made a major ruling that could impact wing-eaters across the country. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled this week that consumers should not expect boneless wings to be completely free of bones…. Read More