Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Protesters rappel off top deck at Colts-Panthers game with protest banner (VIDEO-PHOTOS)

Monday night's rain-soaked Panthers overtime victory over the Colts had more than its share of twists and turns, but the most crazy moment occurred when a pair of protesters rappelled off the top deck of Bank of America Stadium and unfurled a banner while hanging in mid-air longer than one of Andrew Luck's three interceptions.


During the surreal moment, the two protesters dangled over fans in the lower tier and in front of press-box windows late in the third quarter, then displayed a banner telling the Charlotte-based Bank of America to "dump Dominion" — a reference to Dominion North Carolina Power and a website WeAreCovePoint.org. (The site has since crashed.)

BofA currently owns the naming rights of the stadium.


The game continued as police and stadium moved the crowd from underneath the dangling anarchists, communicating with them to no avail.





They eventually came down and were arrested.

Monday Night Football's broadcast did a quick cutaway to the two rappellers before returning to the game, but the press box did a bird's-eye view of the idiotic duo.


Fans immediately took to the Internet wondering how in the world did the pair manage to get all of the sophisticated rappelling gear inside the stadium considering that bags that have to be checked prior to entry including: "purses, bags or clutches no larger than 4.5" x 6.5."



The Bank of America Stadium has detailed list of allowed and prohibited items on its website. 

Panthers spokesman Steve Drummond says the team and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating the incident. 



Monday, November 2, 2015

Mets come out of clubhouse to salute Citi Field fans after losing World Series (VIDEO)

Still chanting "Let's Go Mets" long after the final out of the World Series, hundreds of Mets fans asked for and got a curtain call from their team after losing Game 5 to the Royals — putting an disappointing end to their fantastic season.


It was a heart-wrenching loss Sunday night, but that didn't stop David Wright, Jacob deGrom, Wilmer Flores and most of the team from coming out of the locker room to say farewell to the Mets faithful until next season.



The gesture won't eliminate the pain of losing, but it reminded everyone of the great ride this team and their fans had this season — together.


Sunday, November 1, 2015

Dez Bryant denies taunting injured Ricardo Lockette with 'That's what you f-cking get' after injury (VIDEO)

Dez Bryant returned to the field Sunday after missing the last five games with a fractured right foot. The Cowboys' star made two catches for 12 yards while on the field for 48 of Dallas' 58 offensive plays in the Cowboys' 13-12 loss to the Seahawks . 

But after the game, Bryant was particularly upset with tweets that accused him of taunted Ricardo Lockette with, "That's what he f-cking gets," while the Seahawks receiver was laid out on the  turf of AT&T Stadium.


It all started late in the first half when Dallas safetyJeff Heath delivered a blindside shot that knocked out Lockette. Pushing and shoving between the teams ensued, while a cart was driven onto the field and Lockette was strapped down and taken to a local hospital for a precautionary exam.

In a seven-second video clip, Bryant appears to utter a profanity while he points his index finger at Seattle linebacker Bruce Irvin.

In the locker room, Bryant angrily denied wishing harm upon Lockette and put the blame directly on media for creating the rumors. When asked if any of the Seahawks accused him of the profanity, Bryant responded with "Nah man. Y'all did, man. Bull s--- media did," reported ESPN.
"I won't ever, ever, ever, ever wish bad on a player that's been knocked down. C'mon, man. Stop with the bulls---," said Bryant. "Not once did I say that's what you get. I got on one knee and prayed for that man.
          "I got on one knee and prayed for him. C'mon, man. Don't put clips together and do 
            that."


Bryant also defended himself in a since-deleted Tweet.


With no other accusations from anyone else on the field, it just might be Bryant's word against social media's. 

Only a lip-reader knows for sure.

Devilish Derek Jeter has to choose between Michigan and Hannah Davis (PHOTO)

Derek Jeter finally shed his bachelorhood this week by popping the question to the stunning Sports Illustrated model Hannah Davis.

And while the attractive pair were rumored to be dating for about three years, the former Yankees star was known almost as much for his romantic life as he was for his five-time World Series championships.


No more random dating, but maybe the pride of Kalamazoo didn't expect a ring to come between him and his beloved Michigan team.

And, after Davis posted this photo of someone who has to be Jeets dressed as the devil, she seemed to understand:
Choosing between a wolverine and fox? No question who won.

Conor McGregor spars with giant 'Game of Thrones' actor Conan Stevens before Jose Aldo bout (VIDEO)

No, Conor McGregor isn't planning too move up a few weight classes after his UFC featherweight title bout against Jose Aldo in December, but, if this video is any indication, we might see the Irish fighter donning some fur and wielding a sword on Game of Thrones.


McGregor enjoyed a light sparring session with former professional wrestler Conan Stevens who plays 'The Mountain' Gregor Clegane in the acclaimed HBO television drama.

Standing at seven feet tall and weighing almost 300 pounds, McGregor was better suited to do battle against Tyrion — in a fair fight that is.



Inside the Dublin gym where McGregor is training, the big Australian attempts to get the fleet-footed Irishman in a headlock several times while the UFC fighter lands some body shots.


Eventually Stevens kneels down and allows the 27-year-old a few light, uncontested blows before the round comes to an end after three minutes.

McGregor was due face Aldo in July, but the Brazilian pulled out after suffering a rib injury while sparring. And McGregor, he was lucky to come out with ribcage intact after this playful session with Stevens.

A photo posted by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (@thorbjornsson) on

NMSU player makes game-saving INT with his feet (VIDEO)

The nation’s longest college football losing streak ended at 17 games on Saturday in bizarre fashion.

New Mexico State had already rallied back from a 40-21 fourth-quarter deficit to take a 55-48 lead against Idaho but it wasn't until Terrill Hanks intercepted a pass on Idaho's final drive that kept the Aggies from recording loss No. 18.

And he did it with his feet.


That's right. Hanks managed to keep the ball from touching the turf by catching it between his ankles.

And, I'll be damned if it wasn't Wayne and Garth calling the amazing play:

Way.

No, it wasn't really the boys from the basement public access show in the booth, but Aggies fans might be using that new catchphrase: "Let someone else don the nation's longest losing streak around their neck" a lot this week.

Schwing. Time for the Mirth Mobile.

Miami's amazing walk-off kickoff return TD against Duke should not have counted (VIDEO)

There has been The Auburn Finish, this season's Michigan Fumble and, of course, The Stanford Band Return, but what happened at the end of the Miami-Duke game late Saturday might top them all.

Or maybe not?


The Hurricanes, six days after seeing their coach fired, ended the game with one of the most remarkable kick returns in college football history with a touchdown by Corn Elder, whose two pass interference penalties had set up No. 18 Duke's go-ahead touchdown just seconds earlier.

Elder's touchdown, after time ran out and the assist of eight lateral tosses. gave Miami a 30-27 win on the game's final play.


But before Miami was declared a winner, the game officials had to sort out a flag that was thrown on the Duke 25-yard line during the return.

It looked like the 'Canes player's knee was on the ground when he flipped the ball backwards to a Miami teammate.



FOX Sports Rules Analyst Mike Pereira seemed to agree:

And, after studying the tape in replay a few times, Pereira thinks that No. 22 on Miami also delivered a clear block in the back at the Miami 15 to help set the play in action.


Another discrepancy.

And don't even mention the Miami player on the field without a helmet to the Duke faithful:




But, even after a nine-minute review by the ACC officials, the Hurricanes were declared victorious.

The good news for Blue Devils fans? No band members were trampled during the filming of this play.