Pro golfer gets incredibly lucky bounce

Pro golfer gets incredibly lucky bounce, Video: Graeme McDowell gets an incredibly lucky bounce on the 18th hole, Former U.S. Open winner Graeme McDowell will probably never forget this unbelievable shot. If you didn't believe in the luck of the Irish before today, this clip should go a long way to making you a convert. Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell is one of the best golfers on the planet at the moment, but the shot he hit during Sunday's final round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship -- in tournament news, Tiger Woods came into the round tied for the lead but ended up losing to Robert Rock -- had nothing to do with skill, and everything to do with some ridiculously good luck.

Video: Shaq shows off his underwear on “Inside the NBA”

Video: Shaq shows off his underwear on “Inside the NBA”, Shaq pays off embarrassing bet on TV, The hoops legend stuns his co-hosts after a wager with Charles Barkley leaves him without pants. Shaquille O'Neal's first few outings on TNT's "Inside the NBA" have been up and down, to put it charitably. Still, he's starting to develop relationships with the rest of the studio team, including Charles Barkley. For the most part, that means Shaq says something questionable, Barkley undermines him, and Ernie Johnson or Kenny Smith tells a stupid joke to defuse tension. It's TV at its best.

Elementary school's NFL threat to kids

Kobe's ex getting millions in divorce

Kobe's ex getting millions in divorce, Kobe Bryant loses all three (!) of his mansions, $75 million, in divorce settlement. Vanessa Bryant will receive not only a whopping amount of money, but also a lot of real estate. Did you know that Kobe Bryant owns three mansions in Newport Beach, alone? No? Let that swirl around for a second, and now learn that Kobe Bryant does not own three mansions in Newport Beach anymore. Those houses, and a princely $75 million sum, have been sent to Kobe's ex-wife Vanessa in the couple's divorce settlement.

Canadian Freestyle Skier Sarah Burke Dies at 29

Canadian Freestyle Skier Sarah Burke Dies at 29, Sad news for the ski community. Four-time Winter X Games champion Sarah Burke passed away Thursday, nine days after suffering irreversible brain damage and going into cardiac arrest during a training session in Park City, Utah. She was 29.

NFL QB's Miss America revelation

NFL QB's Miss America revelation, Aaron Rodgers watched Miss America, but hasn’t called her. Laura Kaeppeler asked Aaron Rodgers to call her when she was introduced at the pageant. It turns out that Aaron Rodgers was watching the Miss America pageant on Saturday night, and heard about Miss Wisconsin/Miss America Laura Kaeppeler asking him to call her. While relaxing at the Green Bay Packers' team hotel the night before his team lost to the Giants, Rodgers said that he was watching Saturday's AFC playoff game when he received texts about Kaeppeler saying, "Call me, Aaron Rodgers," when she was introduced.

Mascot's ugly run-in with opposing fan

Mascot's ugly run-in with opposing fan, Watch Bruins fan rough up Lightning mascot Thunderbug after silly stringing (Video). A Boston fan doesn't take too kindly to being sprayed with Silly String during an NHL game in Tampa. Tampa Bay Lightning mascot Thunderbug is a pest, both in entomology and in actions. He's been known to terrorize spring breakers. Before games against the Flyers, he'd "punch out" a guy dressed like Rocky before the opening faceoff.

16 Interesting Facts About the Greatest Muhammad Ali

16 Interesting Facts About the Greatest Muhammad Ali, As Muhammad Ali celebrates his 70th birthday, the world has paused in recognition of one of the truly great figures in sports history. Ali has transcended the sporting world and has become an international presence, more recognizable than most presidents and historical figures.

Ball boy's scary moment at Aussie Open

Ball boy's scary moment at Aussie Open, Federer’s opponent nearly takes out ball boy with errant shot (Video). A kid is standing just a few feet from the net when an errant shot whizzes past his head. Remember that viral video of Roger Federer playing William Tell and hitting a bottle off someone's head? Federer's first-round opponent at the Australian Open tried the same trick on Monday, only it was during a match, it was hit at a ball boy and he totally didn't mean to do it.

Minnesota mother: “You don’t get paralyzed from falling”

Minnesota mother: “You don’t get paralyzed from falling”, Controversy erupts over serious HS injury. A mother is livid with officials after her daughter suffers injuries that might leave her partially paralyzed. An official report from a game in which a Minnesota high school hockey player may have been paralyzed has drawn aggressive scorn from her mother after referees claimed that she "fell unaided" to the ice, a stark contrast from reports and video from the game which appeared to show that she was checked dangerously from behind.

Miss America asks Aaron Rodgers to call her

Miss America asks Aaron Rodgers to call her, Miss America's plea to Packers QB. Wisconsin's Laura Kaeppeler delivers a message to Aaron Rodgers after she is crowned. After the Green Bay Packers came up short on Sunday, the state of Wisconsin may be feeling like a bunch of losers. But never fear, cheeseheads. Though the Packers couldn't win a playoff game the season after winning the Super Bowl, Miss Wisconsin did come through for you. Kenosha's own Laura Kaeppeler was crowned Miss America on Saturday night.