Ben Chew is a sports editor/writer based in Portland, Oregon after working in television as a sports reporter at KIEM-TV and as a radio host/producer with SportsTalk Cleveland
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10 Fearsome But Forgotten Dunks From NBA Slam Dunk Contests
When most people think of NBA All-Star Weekend, the first event that comes to mind is the slam dunk contest.
High School Wrestler Gets Hit By Falling Light During Match and Survives
Freak accidents are a part of the sports world and one high school wrestler from South Dakota should count his lucky stars (the ones circling above his head like in a cartoon) that he wasn't more seriously injured when a light fixture fell on him during a match...
Minor League Hockey Fight Turns Into Epic Bench-Clearing Brawl
With the NHL officially back, it appears that minor league hockey will once again be taking a backseat to the professional league. They are probably a little upset and this video might be proof.
Over the weekend, an American Hockey League game between the Grand Rapids Griffins and the Rockford IceHogs provided an epic bench-clearing brawl for the world to enjoy...
College Player Hits Full-Court Buzzer Beater — Complete With Announcer Freak Out
Lindsay (an NAIA college) was facing Georgetown College and trailed by two points with less than three seconds on the ticker. The game appeared to be over with Georgetown at the free throw line attempting to push the lead to three.
However, the Georgetown player misses his free throw attempt and the ball bounces into the hands of Lindsay senior guard Chase Spreen who fires off a prayer from the op
Aquarium Diver Performs Ray Lewis Dance Underwater, Probably Scares Fish to Death
Since this season will be the last for Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, the NFL will soon be without his trademark pregame dance.
Hockey Goon Slashes Opponent Across Chest and Almost Kills Him
As the National Hockey League has finally ended their lockout, we will soon be getting professional hockey back in North America.
Inflatable Ball Ride on Mountain Goes Just As You’d Expect If You’re Expecting ‘Not Well’
Normally, inflatable ball rides are pretty safe but when you mix a snowy mountain and a steep cliff, things can go wrong in a hurry.
Listen to a College Basketball Announcer Freak Out Over an Easy Layup
Ever since basketball announcers like Gus Johnson and Bill Raftery made it popular to lose their minds during calls, many aspiring announcers have tried their best to emulate their heroes.
Alamo Bowl Streaker Finishes Run With Heisman Pose
The 2012 Alamo Bowl between the Oregon State Beavers and the Texas Longhorns featured many highlight-worthy plays, including one that had nothing to do with the game.
Watch Sharky, The Break-Dancing Hockey Mascot, Bust Some Sick Moves
Just when you thought you'd seen every awesome sports mascot ever, allow us present the Deutsche Eishockey Liga mascot, "Sharky."
Sharky is the official mascot of the Kölner Haie (Cologne Sharks), and he just might be the best break-dancing giant shark we've ever seen...
Alabama Fan Cries After Receiving BCS Championship Game Ticket as Gift
There are few things that will make a grown man from Alabama break down in tears and a ticket to this year's BCS National Championship game against Notre Dame is one of them.
Not Since Caddyshack 2 Have We Seen Such an Embarrassing Golf Performance
The game of golf is not simple by any means and sometimes just making contact with the ball can be a chore for amateur players.
In this video, a young female golfer being coached by the camera operator is attempting to drive the ball out of the rough and back onto the fairway...
Watch This Massive Youth Football Player Truck Over an Opponent
In every youth league, there is always that one kid who bigger and stronger than everyone else. You know, the one with the handlebar mustache at age 9. This video is a perfect example of what happens when that kid is given the chance to run with the football against smaller opponents.
Kentucky High School Mascot Fight Gets Out of (Giant Furry) Hand
If we had to grade this mascot fight on a scale of 1-10, it would probably come in at about a 9.5.
No ‘Love’ — Caroline Wozniacki Mocks Serena Williams During Exhibition Match
The old saying goes "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" but we're not sure if tennis star Serena Williams will be flattered by Caroline Wozniacki's imitation of her during a recent exhibition match in Brazil.
College Basketball Player Unleashes the Greatest Free Throw Ever
During a recent game against Western Carolina, Appalachian State's Brian Okam stood at the free throw line for his second attempt. It's pretty much the only thing he did correctly. The standing part. Possibly the dribbling. It's all down hill from that point on.
Nothing To See Here, Just a Miami Dolphins Fan On a Stripper Pole
During a Miami Dolphins tailgate last weekend, a stripper pole found it's way to the parking lot of Sun Life Stadium. It only makes sense, who DOESN'T bring a stripper pole to a tailgate? It almost seems weird not to.
As soon as it was rolled out, a crowd of both New England Patriots and Dolphins fans gathered around to watch some ladies give it a whirl...
The Greatest Soccer Ball Juggler Ever Has Some Moves to Show You
The dude in the above video has soccer ball juggling down to a science.
His name is Iya Traore, and almost daily, he puts on astounding performance of balance and skill with a soccer ball at the Sacre Coeur in Paris, France. Traore is a professional soccer juggler (yep, that's a thing apparently) and performs around France during his free time...
QB Does His Best Work From His Knees — Like Your Mom
If we had to give 1-10 difficulty grade on the above touchdown pass from Division III quarterback LiDarral Bailey, it would probably be a 9.8.
Soccer Player Taken Out By Parachuter Attempting to Land on Field
As part of the pregame festivities of an Ecuadoran first division soccer match between LDU Quito and Barcelona Guayaquil, two parachutists were paid to drop onto the field.
One of the parachutists, Jose Sislema Merello, was supposed to land in the middle of the field in a designated runway spot...