Phil Richardson is a freelance sports writer. In a previous life, he wrote policy and procedure for major national banks, but found the writing too thrilling and retired an overworked and overpaid Vice President of Vice. He lives the married high-life in Memphis, Tennessee.
Phil Richardson
My Day in Amsterdam’s Red Light District
I'm zoned out - I just can't handle anymore. You can only smoke so many joints in a day.
The D-Day Landing Beaches in Normandy, France — Go Here
The date was June 6, 1944. The invasion of France by the Allies had begun, and it was the beginning of the end for Hitler's Third Reich, and its occupation of mainland Europe.
5 Best Viral Prank Ads You’re Glad You Weren’t Part Of
Lately it seems every day is April Fools Day in the world of advertising; so many ad campaigns are based around pranking ordinary people. Due to the success of YouTube viral videos, prank campaigns have become the latest rage among advertisers.
Fowl-Tempered Pheasant Attacks Mild-Tempered British Family
An angry pheasant is terrorizing a family in a sleepy village in Great Britain by constantly attacking them every time they leave the house.
Death By Boobs — The Claire Smedley Story
Claire Smedley, a British mother of three who happens to also possess Great Britain's largest breasts, is terrified her massive knockers will kill her relationship with her current boyfriend and father of her children.
5 Wacky Condoms That Won’t Be Considered For The Gates Foundation ‘Next Generation Condom’ Grant
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced this week that they will award a $100,000 grant to anyone who can create the "next generation condom."
Sergio Garcia Makes Incredible Shot Out of a Tree at the Arnold Palmer Invitational
Golfer Sergio Garcia thrilled and amazed the golfing world yesterday by playing a shot out of a tree at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida only to later withdraw from the tournament after injuring himself while playing the shot.
The Spaniard's wild tee shot on the 10th at Bay Hill lodged more than 15 feet up a tree, but after a few adjustments, Garcia struck the ball back into play with an
Former Tennis Star Jennifer Capriati Charged With Battery and Stalking After Valentine’s Day Punch
Former teen tennis phenom Jennifer Capriati has been slapped with battery and stalking charges after an alleged altercation with her ex-boyfriend on Valentine's Day.
Pantsless Drunk Driver Attempts to Get Away in Power Wheels Toy Truck, Fails
An Arkansas woman is facing charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct after allegedly crashing her car into a mobile home and attempting to make a pantless escape on a child's battery-powered toy truck.
70-Year-Old, One-Legged Golfer Hits a Hole-in-One
A one-legged 70-year-old retiree who is battling cancer and has poor eyesight hit a hole-in-one last week at St. Andrews in Scotland. Joe McLaughlin aced the par-3 fifth hole on the famed Jubilee course last Tuesday while playing a round with his lifelong buddy Dennis Leckie.
Swiss Hockey Player Left Paralyzed After Vicious Hit Into Boards
You never want to see something tragic like this happen in sports but you know it's always a real possibility.
5 Unexpected Things People Steal Every Day and One of Them is Human Hair
History shows that as unemployment rises, so does property theft and other crime. The current economic recession boasts a hefty 8% unemployment rate, but this time, criminals seem to be pilfering some head-scratching items.
Nothing is out of bounds anymore...
X-Ray of Stefan Struve’s Broken Jaw From ‘UFC on Fuel TV 8′ is Unreal
MMA fighting is known for its bone-crunching violence. In an effort to put an exclamation point on that fact, Kiwi star Mark "Super Samoan" Hunt crushed Stefan "Skyscraper" Struve Saturday night in Japan.
Rory McIlroy Walks Off Honda Classic Course, Withdraws From Tourney
Rory McIlroy took his balls, literally, and went home.
George Lucas’ Daughter Amanda Uses The Force – In The MMA Ring
It seems George Lucas knows another princess who's good in a scrap besides Leia - his daughter. Amanda Lucas fights not with a light saber or blaster, but with her hands and feet. Amanda is one of the premiere fighters in the mixed martial arts group DEEP.
Michelle Jenneke Tweets Pic of Her Butt. Oh, She Wants Us To See Her Hamstring? Our Mistake
The world's favorite hurdler, Aussie Michelle Jenneke, is up to her old tricks again, this time causing a stir on social media with a funny picture of herself undergoing rehabilitation.
Giant Rats Clear Minefields in War-Torn Africa
Proving that heroes come in all shapes and sizes, the once war-torn country of Mozambique has trained a herd of rats to rid the area of old land mines. Wait, rats?
For Just $7K You Can Vacation With the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
The old addage that "money won't buy you happiness" is mostly true, that is unless you have just under $7k in your pocket and an urge to vacation with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
8th Grader Dylan Moses Gets Scholarship Offers From LSU and Alabama
The 2013 College football recruiting classes were wrapped up earlier this month, but for two SEC teams, LSU and Alabama, it's never too early to start the process of lining up recruits -- for the graduating class of 2021.
World’s Oldest Marathoner Runs Last Race
The world's oldest marathon runner, a 101-year-old Sikh farmer, retired from competitive racing after completing his last race to the finish line on Sat., Feb 23, 2013, in Hong Kong.