Euro 2012: After Octopus, Its Elephants and Pigs

Football is one serious sport, considered either in terms of strategy making or the emotional attachment that people have with it. Not surprisingly, the level of seriousness associated with the game sometimes borders on the absurd end.

The same level of absurdness was demonstrated during FIFA World Cup 2010 when an octopus named as Paul gained immense fame and adoration. His claim to fame you ask? He was really, really good predicting the results of World Cup matches. In fact his results were all spot on when he accurately predicted the result of eight matches, including Germany’s run in the semifinals and Spain’s victory in the finals.

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Nike Gathers The Best of Football For The Latest ‘My Time Is Now’ Advert

It just cannot get any better than this. Nike has always been known for making star-laden adverts for every major football tournament, and with their latest ad Euro 2012, there seems to be no exception. In their latest ‘My Time Is Now’ advert reputed sports brand has once again gathered the elite of football.

The ad opens with a match between France and Netherlands, when in a split second the field is stormed by a gaggle of young talent, including the likes of players like Mario Gotze and Brazilian sensation Neymar.

Watch: Nike Gathers The Best of Football For The Latest ‘My Time Is Now’ Advert

Turk Soccer Fans Defy Flare Ban With A Troll Face! VIDEO

There’s no stopping the Turks!

Flares were reportedly banned because of crowd upheaval in Turkey at the last soccer game that took place there. Now if you’re a regular football/soccer fan you would know that there’s no stopping these guys.

So what happened was pretty great – at least from an internet viral video point of view!

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Ultimate Bobsled Freak Out VIDEO

Ever seen a man totally freak out?

Well look no further, the bobsled freakout is the ultimate of people losing it. the man in question is on a bobsled, which runs down the chute at the La Plagne Olymptic bobsled track in France. To say that his journey is traumatic would be putting it lightly. He screams from start to finish and in stark terror.

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Funny Liverpool Kid Pokes His Eye (VIDEO)

This video is a must watch! This little, adorable Liverpool fan pokes his own eye while celebrating Liverpool’s record 8th title, beating a heroic and valiant Cardiff on penalties in the League Cup final at the new Wembley. Liverpool as you know if Britain’s most successful club and has won 5 major, domestic cup competitions since they last visited Wembley in 1996. Only Chelsea has managed to out beat that with 8.

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Jeb Corliss Table Mountain Crash VIDEO

For base jumper and wingsuit flyer Jeb Corliss it was a lucky break.

The video featured on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel was made public this week and featured none other than Jeb Corliss. Earlier this year, Corliss was involved in a wingsuit accident that broke both his legs.

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NFL Playoff Schedule 2012

And just like that, the professional football season is over. Not to worry, though, as the postseason starts next weekend with some great games on the horizon. Here is the complete NFL playoff schedule:

The 2012 wild card round kicks things off on January 7 at 4:30 p.m. ET when the AFC South champion Houston Texans take on the No. 6 seeded Cincinnati Bengals in Houston. At 8 p.m. the Detroit Lions – who are making their first trip to the playoffs since 1999 – will have the task of playing the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome. Both of these games will play on NBC.

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Pakistan 2011: People of The Year

Atif Aslam – is a Pakistani singer who has gained world-wide recognition with his singing skills. after making his mark in his own country he became a favorite in the neighboring country of India. He has also made his country proud, by making headlines for playing with Slash from ‘Guns ‘n Roses’.

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Bill Maher Compares Tim Tebow To Hitler

He said what? Twitter is still going nuts from what comedian Bill Maher wrote about Denver Broncos’ Tim Tebow on Christmas eve. In essence, the tweet compared the popular God-loving quarterback to Hitler. Yep, you read that right.

Here’s what he wrote to his roughly 872,000 followers:

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London 2012 Olympic Park: Time-lapse Sequences

2011 is almost over and that means that Olympics 2012 are nearing us. Olympics are being held in London, and with just over 200 days before the opening ceremony, the excitement is building up.

Organizers, architects and builders have been running a race against time with their insane deadlines along with severe economic conditions. Their task is to have the venue fit and ready to host the world’s largest sporting spectacle. And these videos show that they are nearly there. The Olympic Park in east London is about 90% complete and is expected to be finished early next year.

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Barry Bonds Sentencing: Two Years Probation, 30 Days Home Confinement

Attorneys for former San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds were successful Friday in keeping the former MLB NL MVP out of prison, but say they will appeal the judge’s decision.

During the 11 a.m. sentencing for Bonds’ obstruction of justice conviction in connection with the BALCO steroids scandal, the former Giants player was given two years probation and 30 days home confinement, in addition to 250 hours of community service.

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Today Show’s Ann Curry Asks Sandusky’s Lawyer, Joe Amendola ‘Are You Competent?’ (VIDEO)

Joe Amendola is the lawyer of former Penn State assistant coach and accused child rapist Jerry Sandusky. Joe Amendola seems to be an interesting choice for a lawyer by Jerry Sandusky; Joe Amendola himself got a 17-year-old girl pregnant when he was 49. but, even if we ignore his personal life and strictly judge him on his professional decisions, he still seems to be a wrong choice for the case.

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Golden State Warriors Emphasize Defense During Media Day

Defense, defense, defense. This was easily the most commonly used word Monday at the Golden State Warriors’ media day, as players gathered at their Oakland practice facility to field questions from a swarm of reporters.

“It’s the only way you’re going to win, and we know that,” said point guard Stephen Curry, who added 10 pounds of bulk in the offseason. “Offensive talent’s going to get you 36 wins, that’s about it. We have to figure out another way to get that done so defense is what it’s going to take.”

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Young Fan Imitates Rickie Fowler Swing (Video)

The split-screen replay might just be the best way for sports analysts to compare the form of two different athletes – but what happens when the broadcasters are comparing a professional player to a fan?

Viewers got the chance to find out over the weekend in this awesome video in which a young fan imitates the highly touted Rickie Fowler swing. The little guy nails the swing, surprising the news casters, but what was really awesome was the bright orange getup he wore to match Fowler.

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ASICS Video Wall Lets You Race Olympic Runner Ryan Hall (VIDEO)

In order to advertise the New York City Marathon, ASICS created an amazing running wall in one the busiest subway stations in New York. Now travelers can race Ryan Hall for sixty feet, and see how they measure up to this Olympic runner.

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