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Here's how steeplechase — the wackiest event in track and field — came to get its name and water jumps
Casual Olympic track and field fans may wonder why there is a middle-distance event called the steeplechase that features barriers and a water pit. Here's why! SportsA family keeps turning down millions for its house next to the Masters golf course
Steve Politi tracked down the Thacker family of 1112 Stanley Road, a house flush in the middle of Gate 6-A and the only one that all Augusta's money can't buy. SportsLaVar Ball on UCLA losing in March Madness: 'You can't win no championship with 3 white guys'
Lonzo Ball and the UCLA Bruins bowed out of this year's NCAA Tournament in the Sweet 16. Lavar Ball has thoughts. SportsA seemingly positive update on Dustin Johnson's back injury makes it sound more worrying for his chances at The Masters
Reports on Thursday said that Dustin Johnson has "mobility" after falling down the stairs one day before the Masters. That doesn't sound promising. SportsNick Kyrgios is selling his $60,000 BMW though his Facebook page
21-year-old Australian tennis phenom Nick Kyrgios is selling his BMW F80 M3 2015 through his Facebook page. Want to buy it? Hit Nick up in his inbox. SportsMets fan loses his mind as Penn Station delays prevent him from getting to Opening Day
Monday marked Opening Day for the New York Mets, but delay at Penn Station did not help one fan get to the ballpark in time. He was not happy. SportsThere's one stat that should have Cavs fans worried when the playoffs start
The Cleveland Cavaliers are struggling mightily right now, but things look especially worrisome when LeBon James is on the bench. Sports27-year-old career minor leaguer became choked up after learning he'd made the Phillies' Opening Day roster
Brock Stassi has spent the past six years in the Phillies farm system, and was drafted in the 33rd round. Now, he'll start the season in the Big Leagues. SportsCristiano Ronaldo's bust sculptor defended his statue by comparing himself to Jesus
"It is impossible to please the Greeks and Trojans. Neither did Jesus please everyone," said the sculptor behind the now infamous bust of Cristiano Ronaldo. Sports43-year-old Ichiro Suzuki on what he will do when he finally retires years from now: 'I think I'll just die'
Ichiro Suzuki may no longer play every single day, but the hit king also has no intention of retiring anytime soon. SportsNorthwestern students hung a picture on campus of the controversial call that helped knock them out of the NCAA Tournament
Northwestern students have not yet recovered from their basketball team's loss to Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament. SportsRobert Kraft says 'playing in the NFL is a privilege, not a right' as the Patriots reportedly take controversial Oklahoma running back off their draft board
Joe Mixon may be a first-round talent, but the Dolphins and now the Patriots both will not consider drafting him due to the domestic violence in his past. SportsThe Cleveland Cavaliers look worn out, and it could be an ominous sign
The Cavaliers were trounced by the Spurs on Monday night, and suddenly they no longer sit atop the Eastern Conference standings. Is it time to panic? SportsRobert Kraft says Tom Brady told him he is 'willing' to play '6-7 more years'
Tom Brady turns 40 in August, but according to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, he's still got at least another six years of football left. SportsThe best photos from the NCAA Tournament so far
The Sweet 16 is upon us, so get yourself excited by checking out the best pictures from the tournament's first two rounds. SportsVideo captures the ecstasy and agony of Kentucky fans during final seconds of heartbreaking March Madness loss to UNC
In 30 seconds, Kentucky fans watching their team take on UNC in the Elite Eight experienced the highest highs and lowest lows of sports fandom. SportsSouth Carolina coach Frank Martin's wild path to the Final Four began as the coach of a JV basketball team, when the actual coach didn't show up
South Carolina reached its first ever Final Four, and for coach Frank Martin, it's the culmination of a wild journey that began coaching a JV team. SportsShaquille O'Neal recants his stance on the Earth being flat: 'I'm joking, you idiots'
Seriously, guys, Shaq was just joking... SportsOrioles GM says they didn't sign Jose Bautista because he's a 'villain' and Baltimore fans prefer 'working-class' players
Baltimore Orioles GM Dan Duquette said Baltimore fans prefer 'working-class' players like Mark Trumbo to Jose Bautista. Sports'There may be no stopping' the Raiders move to Las Vegas
NFL ownership will vote next week on whether to approve the Raiders' move to Las Vegas. According to several reports, the move seems bound to happen.ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7o8HSoqWeq6Oeu7S1w56pZ5ufonyiwdOhpqtnlaK6psDTZqKnp6ehwbC6