Category Archives: Sports

Billy Ripken Obscenity Bat: He Finally Talks 20 Years Later

Posted on September 6, 2011 by atomictv

By Darren Rovell (CNBC.com, 12/9/2008) Had Billy Ripken not received a shipment of less than ideal Louisville Slugger R161 models that year… Had Billy Ripken not decided to use one of those bats for batting practice that year… Had Billy … Continue reading →

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Woman takes foul ball to the head during Yankees/Orioles game

Posted on August 30, 2011 by atomictv

Something to watch over and over and over like the Zapruder film. Bang! That’s wild! Link via Barstoolsports.com.

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WBAL-TV stands behind Sandusky report on Flanagan and reasons for suicide

Posted on August 26, 2011 by atomictv

But police investigation offers different explanation for Flanagan’s act By David Zurawik (The Baltimore Sun, 8/25/2011) WBAL-TV is standing behind its Wednesday-night report by sportscaster Gerry Sandusky linking the suicide of former Baltimore Orioles pitcher and executive Mike Flanagan to … Continue reading →

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Championship ring is returned to Colts legend

Posted on August 24, 2011 by almosthipguy

Art Donovan’s ring was taken during trip to Hong Kong in 1977 By Peter Hermann and Edward Lee (Baltimore Sun, 8/24/11) Colts legend Art Donovan never thought he’d get his ring back. The cherished keepsake of the 1958 NFL championship … Continue reading →

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