Haboob Blog

GENERAL NEWS | Jul 30, 2016

Carmelo Anthony is not a fan of singalongs

Team USA was feeling good after its 80-45 win over Venezuela, and the players were feeling the vibes. Everyone, but Carmelo Anthony.

HABOOB | Jul 29, 2016

Redskins GM injures himself after reading an injury report

There's been quite a few wacky injuries to professional athletes over the years. Apparently the unusual injuries happen to front office members too.

HABOOB | Jul 27, 2016

Jim Harbaugh vying for Chicago Cubs bullpen spot

Right-hander Jim Harbaugh made his major league debut Wednesday at Wrigley Field, wowing spectators on the radar gun.

HABOOB | Jul 27, 2016

Cal created a Marshawn Lynch cart ride bobblehead

For a Nov. 5 game between the California Golden Bears and Washington Huskies, Cal is handing out a bobblehead of Marshawn Lynch ghost-riding the whip.

HABOOB | Jul 27, 2016

James Harden hears Colin Farrell’s voice in his head

James Harden hears actor Colin Farrell's voice in his head in the basketball player's latest Footlocker commercial series.

HABOOB | Jul 23, 2016

Sale scratched from start over throwback flop has baseball in a frenzy

Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale was scheduled to start Saturday against the Detroit Tigers until he was scratched from his start.

HABOOB | Jul 21, 2016

Goalkeeper’s horrendous own goal in Bournemouth friendly

Minnesota United squared off against Bournemouth in a pre-season friendly. The match produced possibly the worst own goal ever.

HABOOB | Jul 19, 2016

Predators’ P.K. Subban has Folsom Prison Blues

When the Nashville Predators acquired P.K. Subban last month, they probably just thought they were getting an NHL defenseman.

HABOOB | Jul 18, 2016

Does Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy have a mullet?

Does Oklahoma State Cowboys football coach Mike Gundy have a mullet? A debate.

HABOOB | Jul 14, 2016

Phil Mickelson suffers tough break at British Open

Any amateur would kill to shoot a 63 in a day of golf, but for Phil Mickelson, it's just a reminder of what could have been.

ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Jul 14, 2016

Rich Rodriguez claims he doesn’t know about Pokemon Go

At Pac-12 Media Day, Arizona football coach Rich Rodriguez attempted to play dumb when asked if he knew what Pokemon Go was all about.

HABOOB | Jul 12, 2016

D. Baxter reunites Zack Morris and Kelly Kapowski … sort of

D. Baxter, the D-backs' mascot, paid homage to one of the most lasting television shows of the 90s while attending the All-Star festivities in San Diego.

HABOOB | Jul 11, 2016

Wil Myers’ brother plunks him during Home Run Derby

Nobody was about to beat Giancarlo Stanton in the 2016 Home Run Derby. Still, the Padres' Wil Myers getting plunked by little brother Beau was something.

HABOOB | Jul 11, 2016

Dragan Bender quizzed on ‘Friends’ trivia

Dragan Bender is an NBA draft pick out of Croatia, but a talk show host quizzed the 18-year-old on his knowledge of six fictitious pals from New York.

HABOOB | Jul 8, 2016

Pokemon are invading our sports stadiums

Pokemon Go is causing virtual creatures to take over our sports stadiums.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 6, 2016

Leg day: Cardinals RB David Johnson’s workout is frightening

Some things can't be unseen, and Cardinals running back David Johnson squatting 500 pounds and then box jumping 51 inches is one of those things.

HABOOB | Jul 6, 2016

Young girl decides she wants no part of owning a baseball

A young girl was given a baseball and immediately proceeded to throw it back onto the field.

HABOOB | Jul 6, 2016

Football player Herbert commits to college in ‘Walking Dead’-style video

One of the top recruits in the nation revealed his college choice in a 'Walking Dead'-style video.

HABOOB | Jul 5, 2016

Reds’ Billy Hamilton scores from second base on passed ball

The Reds' Billy Hamilton is one of the fastest players in MLB, and he showed off his incredible speed during Tuesday's game.

HABOOB | Jul 5, 2016

Frank Caliendo reads Kevin Durant letter as Morgan Freeman

After nine seasons with the Thunder, Kevin Durant is a Warrior. Frank Caliendo helped KD make his dramatic announcement.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 5, 2016

Tyrann Mathieu gives the most Honey Badger answer on ‘Family Feud’

Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu dropped into a celebrity edition of Family Feud this weekend.

HABOOB | Jul 4, 2016

Bald Eagle picks freedom over attending Dodgers game

The Los Angeles Dodgers thought they'd start their baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles by allowing a bald eagle to soar above the crowd.

HABOOB | Jul 3, 2016

Cubs catcher Miguel Montero is the latest position player to pitch

Cubs catcher Miguel Montero was the last of several position players who were forced to the mound during the July 4 weekend.

HABOOB | Jul 2, 2016

Fan gets tattoo in support of Jaelen Strong, is rewarded

Former Arizona State University wide receiver Jaelen Strong thought one fan was all talk and wouldn't actually get a tattoo to honor him. Boy, was he wrong.