Saints fans cancel 'Rocky Run' following threats from Eagles fans: Report

The City Of Brotherly Love just got a little colder — even without a windchill.

Apparently, someone thought it would be a good idea for New Orleans Saints fans visiting Philadelphia to run in solidarity up the Art Museum stairs in advance of this Saturday’s Eagles vs. Saints playoff game at the Linc.

It doesn't take a genius to figure out what happened next — after fired up Eagles fans got wind of the possibility of a perceived enemy stomping up their sacred steps.

After news of the Rocky Run spread, and threats were made via social media, the run was cancelled. Philadelphia police already have announced officers will attend the game dressed as Saints fans to stop Philly hooliganism.

I admit this was a bad idea. Rocky run is canceled although I still encourage fans to see the museum. @KeithJones @JeffDuncan_ #saints
— Michael DeMocker (@MichaelDeMocker) January 3, 2014

It sounded like a fun idea — in theory. The Rocky statue and the running of steps are always a must for anybody visiting Philadelphia. But threats by the Eagles faithful put the kibosh on the chance of anyone screaming "Drew Brees" instead of "Adriaaaan" at the Rocky replica — an icon almost as beloved as Nick Foles right now.

we're crashing it. join us. RT @_LANDREW have you heard this BS about Saints fans planning a "Rocky Run" at the Art Museum tomorrow?
— maurice (@tallmaurice) January 3, 2014

The suggestion came from NOLA.com and the Times-Picayune newspaper, which labeled the event the Who Dat “Rocky” Run.

On Friday, Michael DeMocker from the Times-Picayune announced that the event was cancelled.

And in the NOLA.com guide for Saints fans visiting Philadelphia for the came is this bit of advice from a Philadelphia expat who now works for the site:

Philly fans will share food, beer, even tailgate with you, if you’re respectful. Now, this may not go over well with our readers, but wearing Saints gear is not a wise idea, unless you have the number of people to support you. It’s a late Saturday night game and Philly fans will be tailgating all day. Saints fans should be safe and assume that Philly fans will NOT want to see Saints colors beforehand, and especially not afterwards if the Saints win.

And don't call a cheesesteak a po'boy.

I swear any saints can that partakes in this rocky run is going to get hit will snow balls
— Squizzy Don Dada (@SquirrelTheProd) January 3, 2014

Renowned sand artist creates incredible 'Get Well' sculpture to Michael Schmacher (PHOTO)

World renowned sand sculpture artist Sudarshan Pattnaik must be a big supporter of Formula One auto racing and an even bigger fan of Michael Schumacher.

The Indian artist created this elaborate "Get Well Soon" sentiment in the sand at Puri, on the eastern coast of India, while the seven-time F-1 champion recovers from a serious skiing accident.

It even includes a color replica of a Ferrari — the car Schumi drove to most of those titles with.

The legendary driver will turn 45 on Friday while lying comatose in a French hospital after suffering critical head injuries last Sunday.

Schumacher has had two operations to remove bleeding and pressure on his brain and the accident has prompted an outpouring of sympathy from race fans shocked to see their idol hovering so close to death.

There will be a vigil held outside the hospital on Friday.

LeBron’s shoes leave skid marks on the court after he slips vs. Warriors (VIDEO)

There was a time earlier this season where LeBron James wasn’t wearing his latest signature shoe due a reported issue with the fit.

That problem has since been corrected, as James has been wearing the LeBron 11s on a regular basis. But a new quirk arose during the Heat’s game against the Warriors on Thursday, when LeBron slipped in transition and the shoes left quite the skid marks on the Heat’s home floor.

The markings weren’t able to be easily removed, and remained on the floor as the game continued.

It’s unclear exactly what caused the high-performance footwear to mark the court in this way, but an explanation is likely on its way from the folks at Nike that we’ll hear about in the coming days.

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Oklahoma players broke ESPN set after Sugar Bowl win (GIF)

The Crimson Tide wasn't the only thing Oklahoma busted up at the Sugar Bowl on Thursday night. Right after their stunning 45-31 upset of two-time defending BCS champion Alabama, several Sooners took down an ESPN stage. The players, still in uniform and pads, stormed ESPN's post-game set at the Superdome while their coach, Bob Stoops, and quarterback, Trevor Knight, were being interviewed.

The ESPN stage couldn't handle the weight of all the joyous players and collapsed a few feet during the live broadcast. 

But it still looks like it'll take more than a near disaster to keep 76-year-old Lou Holtz from spouting his old time wisdom.

Henrik Lundqvist's mask will pay homage to Yankees during Stadium Series (PHOTO)

When the New York Rangers take to the ice at Yankee Stadium as part of the NHL’s Stadium Series against the Devils and Islanders, goalie Henrik Lundqvist will be paying homage to New York Yankees heroes of the past.

Lundqvist is ditching his normal mask for a tricked-out paint scheme that has Yankee pinstripes down the front and images of Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig on the right side. The mask was painted by Dave Gunnarsson and unveiled on Thursday.

"Henrik wanted to pay tribute to the fantastic Yankees of New York and have a clear baseball connection on the mask with portraits of legendary Yankees players. I loved the idea," said Gunnarsson.

"Henrik and me started to brainstorm and setup a plan how to create it."

The artwork they created  is a mix of Henrik's crisp designs, and a New York Rangers theme mixed with the passion of Yankees.

The Rangers play the Devils on Jan. 26 at Yankee Stadium, then the Islanders on Jan. 29 in the Bronx.

Geno Smith accused of sending lewd photo to nursing student: Report

New York Jets rookie Geno Smith may have something more in common with former Gang Green quarterback Brett Favre than just calling signals. Namely, sending out out the wrong kind of messages.

Atlanta nursing student Jackie Presley tells the N.Y. Daily News gossip site Confidenti@l that Smith and she began a virtual romance which ended with a frustrating tryst — but not before he sent her images of his penis.

This alleged incident is sort of reminiscent of Favre's sexting scandal when he was accused of sending pictures of his member to former Jets sideline reporter Jenn Sterger.

According to the 25-year-old Presley, her relationship with the 23-year-old Smith started when she realized he was following her on Instagram in December and said hello.

The gossip site wrote:

“As soon I followed him, he wrote under one of my pictures, ‘What’s your.’ And I was like, ‘What’s my what?’ And he put ‘number,’ ” she told Confidenti@l.Presley said she gave Smith her number, and he immediately texted, “Hey, what’s up?”After a bit of small talk, Presley says, Smith texted, insisting that she send him photos of herself. After obliging, Presley decided it was her turn to play offense.“I was like, ‘Send me a penis picture.’ And he was like, “I won’t send it but I’ll show you over Facetime,’ ” Presley claims. “I Facetimed him, and he just showed me.”

Presley claims that she snapped a screenshot of Geno’s junk and — for some undisclosed reason — filed it away for safe keeping.

According to Presley, Smith told her he had a road game against the Carolina Panthers on Dec. 15 and suggested they set up their own private hookup at a Charlotte, N.C., Courtyard by Marriott. She claims they did just that the Saturday before the Panthers trounced the Jets 30-20. Presley says she and Smith hooked up again on Christmas, this time for a home game, but the million-dollar athlete wasn't in a giving mood.

“He paid for me and a driver to come to his (New Jersey) home, which was 50 minutes from New York City, where I was staying,” she said. “I spent the night and everything, and then in the morning the driver wanted $100 to take me back to New York City, and Geno didn’t want to pay it. He just left (to go to work).”

Presley, who—unlike some common groupies — says she later was enraged to learn Smith had a girlfriend, said, “I texted him, ‘You’re such an a——. I can’t believe you did that.’ ”

An angry Presley sent the alleged screenshot of Smith’s privates to BallerAlert.com. The photo and accompanying article have since been removed from the site. She also set up a fake Instagram account in Smith’s name, which was quickly removed.

Accordingly to Presley, Smith texted her, “You made a fake page and now my girl’s seen it.”

Presley says she replied, “F— you, you’re an a——.”

The Jets had no comment.

Red Wing fan's photobomb fails miserably during live newscast (VIDEO)

A Detroit Red Wings fan on his way to the Alumni Showdown hockey game during the Winter Festival at Comerica Park ended up hitting the ice himself when he tried photobombing a live news broadcast and wiped out.

As WJBK reporter Jennifer Hammond urged viewers to come down to the see the former-Detroit stars face the old Toronto Maple Leafs greats, a guy in a Red Wings jersey leaped behind her and flailed his arms before tumbling down — all on live TV.

He was acting a fool.

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