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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Ukrainian Soccer Fan Attempts to Choke Ref During Match
There are plenty of sports fan who would love to attack an umpire or an official but most wouldn't go through with it if presented the opportunity. However, one Ukrainian soccer fan attending the Chernomorets/FC Metalist match this week decided to attack a linesman and nearly strangled him to death.
Junior Hockey Player Accidentally Leaps Through Glass During Celebration
It's not uncommon for board glass around a hockey rink to break during collisions but this might be the first recorded case of a player's celebration breaking glass.
NFL Ball Boy Face-Plants and It’s As Spectacular As You’d Imagine
NFL ball boy isn't exactly the most exciting job in the National Football League so a kid has to make it seem like it's a Super Bowl moment every time he chases after a ball.
Quarterback Throws 30-Yard Behind-The-Back Touchdown Pass
We had to watch this clip a few times just to make sure there wasn't any camera trickery involved to pull off this impressive touchdown. But as far as we can tell, this is real.
Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills Fans Brawl in Stands
We're pretty sure every NFL stadium has at least five fights during a game. The fights usually have little to do with what's going on on the field.
Tim Tebow Should Stick to Quarterback
Over the weekend, the New York Jets decided to use their much talked about backup quarterback Tim Tebow in a couple of offensive plays. One of the plays was an easy swing pass where Tebow could make the catch out in the flat and hopefully find some room to run. An immaculate reception it was not.
Soccer Player Accidentally Detonates Explosive Device on Field
Explosives aren't normally a part of professional soccer, and we can see why; One of them nearly cost this Iranian soccer player his hand.
Tony Stewart Grabs Kevin Harvick Wife’s Butt Before NASCAR Race
Many professional athletes have pre-competition rituals or quirks, but NASCAR driver Tony Stewart has one of the strangest ones we've heard of.
83-Year-Old ‘Keg Stand Granny’ Lives Up To Her Name at LSU Tailgate
Behold the beer chugging glory that is 'Keg Stand Granny.'
Golden Tate Destroys Dallas Cowboys’ Player with Epic Block
If you are looking for the block of the year in the National Football League so far, you need to check out this clip of Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate blowing up a Cowboys defender over the weekend.
Girl Falls Off Stripper Pole at Chicago Bears Tailgate
Normally, NFL tailgates include a mobile stripper pole but it appears that one Chicago Bears tailgate near Soldier Field feel it's the perfect pre-game pump up for fans of stripping, and possibly, football.
Vernon Davis Denied on Goalpost Dunk Attempt
After one week, the San Francisco 49ers look like the class of the NFC as they beat the Green Bay Packers by the score of 30-22. 49ers tight end Vernon Davis got his first score of the season in the third quarter as he hauled a pass from Alex Smith in the left corner of the end zone. The touchdown wasn't the highlight.
Check Out This Awesome Compilation Of Trampoline Accidents
This video features some of the greatest and most hilarious trampoline fails of all-time. Everything from gymnasts rocketing themselves into tables to people attempting failed back flips, and my personal favorite, getting your foot stuck in a basketball hoop while attempting to jump higher than your friends!
High School Football Ref Takes A Hit In The Head
Calling all high school football referees! Let the above video be a lesson -- keep your eye on the ball at all times!
Old Guy Dancing at U.S. Open Goes From Hilarious to Horrifying In Mere Seconds
Ever since the creation of television cameras and the Jumbotron, sports fans have done their best to draw attention to themselves to get their 15 minutes of fame.
College Football Player Runs 58 Yards in Wrong Direction After Fumble Recovery
Week one of college football is underway, and it only took Kent State linebacker Andre Parker about eighteen seconds to become a household name for this epic blunder.
NFL Replacement Ref Needs Help Remembering Penalties
Now that the NFL has announced that the replacement referees will be calling games during week one of the 2013 NFL regular season, they might want to invest some moolah in their public speaking.
Streaker Disrupts High School Cheerleading Routine
Somewhere, Frank "The Tank" must be beaming with pride. A young streaker decided to interrupt a high school cheerleading routine and then quickly get out of the dodge.
This Semi-Pro Football Player is One Huge Dude
In the National Football League, we've seen some rather large defensive tackles like Sam Adams and Cortez Kennedy but this semi-pro player makes those dudes look like action figures.
CFL Player Jacks Up Opponent on Interception Return
Sometimes getting out of the way is a good thing. One Canadian Football League player decided to get in the way of an interception return and paid the price.