Here’s a recap of the weirdest or most overlooked sports stories on the Interweb this week. Plus, as you’ve come to expect, LaMotta wraps his fist in a dish towel and opens up MMA’s stitches.
Monday Who walks onto a long jump course while there’s long jumpin’ going on? Gabi Szabo, that’s who. And it was awesome! Long jump
Tuesday Fist bumps for everyone but Phil. Dude, I’ve totally been there. Basketball
Wednesday The Celtics coulda been named the Whirlwinds or the Unicorns. More like shoulda been. Basketball
Thursday No matter how old I get, mascot shenanigans will never get old. Mascot shenanigans
Friday Babe Ruth called his shot in 1927. Cliff Lee was unimpressed in 2009. Baseball
Saturday A giant Guitar Hero rigged to respond to soccer kicks, you say? I’m listening. Soccer
Sunday The future of golf course maintenance? Goats. You heard me. Golf
Eighth Day Jake LaMotta, on whose life “Raging Bull” was based, called MMA “savage” and “out of control.” Pot. Kettle. Black. MMA