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Dinara Safina becomes first pregnant woman to reach Wimbledon semifinals

USTA bans Germany's Sabine Lisciki from smiling at Wimbledon

Great Wrestling Moments: When Damien went off script

You can see the hate in Damien's eyes, and the genuine fear in the Macho Man's.  Damien was furious.  Damien was enraged.  Damien flew off the script.

It's certainly no coincidence that Damien's storyline took an abrupt turn to a six week observation stay at Bellevue Psychiatric Ward.

Oscar De La Hoya bids adeu to boxing world

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Self-promotion: Hernia makes appearance on the Joe Sports Fan show

This week we were welcomed to the Joe Sports Fan show by affable co-hosts Matt Sebek and Josh Bacott to take part in their illustrious "Wiffle Ball" segment, along with the great Jimmy Traina of SI's Extra Mustard. 

A certain magic was born discussing topics such as the greatest baseball movies, Monopoly brawls, the Nature Boy Ric Flair, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake and the song you would pick if you were a baseball closer walking out of the bullpen. (Hint.)

You can get the episode over at JSF or listen to show directly, right here.  And yes, that highly arrogant photo on the right is among the Hernia bigwigs.  And yes, he owns a Segway.

Episode 8 of the JoeSportsFan Show Now Available (JSF)
Direct link to Episode 8 (JSF)

Serena Williams now strictly signing "Rikishi" for all autographs

If you're not blasting "Grab Them Cakes" right now, you're not experiencing this post properly.

Joe Sports Fan Presents... WrestleMania's Untold Stories

By Patrick Imig

As an accredited WrestleMania historian, I would like to divulge a few of the lesser known subplots surrounding some of the greatest matches from the first 12 editions of WrestleMania.  They're quite something.

Andre the Giant/Big John Studd - WrestleMania
The $15,000 used in the Giant/Studd slam-match was a stipend paid by Hall of Famer Pat Patterson for the opportunity to wine and dine with guest timekeeper for the main event, Liberace. Mr. T said the dinner brought PAIN.

Randy Savage/Ricky 'the Dragon' Steamboat - WrestleMania III
After losing the Intercontinental Title to Steamboat, an incensed Macho Man created what is believed to be his first rap single. Titled "Gonna Crush your Larynx", the lyrics served as a warning to Miss Elizabeth that Savage was gonna slap her. Hard.

Andre the Giant/Hulk Hogan - WrestleMania III
During his post-match physical exam, medical officials found remnants of Bobby Heenan's right pinkie between Andre's two front molars. Swab tests also showed the presence of Koko's pet Frankie.

Hulk Hogan/Randy Savage - WrestleMania V
The Hulkster absorbed an entire bottle of baby oil prior to his pre-match interview with the sole intent of arousing Gene Okerlund. Irate that Hogan would choose to arouse Okerlund over the conflicted Elizabeth, Macho Man assaulted everyone in sight.

If you're a volleyball player about to faint, don't stand next to this guy

Nice work there, Dan, you heartless prick.  Even Destro would've taken his hands out of his pockets and at least pretended to care.

Woman Faints During Live TV Interview (Deadspin)

Arm of fancy couch wins Best In Show

The aptly named pooch, Stump, also placed first in "Biggest Little Shit" category. 

Stump still managed to outshine last year's Best In Show winner, who also took the "Biggest Piece of Shit" category in a rare unanimous vote. 

"Stump" 2009 Best In Show Winner (The Westminster Kennel Club)

Tony Hawk expected to kill all remaining baby pandas some time next week

Hawk's next steps are pretty much a foregone conclusion at this point, what with the suddenly tainted, filthy commercial for Guitar Hero. 

Rapist, BongHead, topless Juicer... Baby Panda Murderer.

For good measure, expect all four of them to trap Heidi Klum in a sex dungeon by St. Patrick's Day.