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Researchers Identify Saddest Movie of All Time

Max Read · 07/28/11 09:16AM

Here is the saddest movie ever made, according to science: The Champ, starring Jon Voight. Watch it! A guy dies! In front of his son! After winning the, uh, boxing... trophy! Are you crying? Are you sobbing? Okay, whoa, stop, you're embarrassing yourself in front of your coworkers.

Mike Tyson Calls His Belts 'Garbage'

Lauri Apple · 05/29/11 04:23PM

During an interview with CBS's Bill Whitaker, reforming (reformed?) former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson dismisses his title belts as "garbage" and "nothing." His priorities have changed! Making his kids and pigeons happy is what life's all about now—not golden, shiny things.

Dancing Boxer Gets Knocked Out in an Embarrassing Match

Whitney Jefferson · 02/12/11 05:10PM

Usman "Uzzy" Ahmed entered in style with a lively pop track and many dance moves. Unfortunately, his boxing isn't as good as his dancing. He was defeated in a manner that can only be described as painfully embarrassing.

Will Lights Out Be Another Success for FX?

Matt Toder · 01/12/11 05:00PM

Recently, FX has established itself as a great venue for interesting, edgy television - shows like Always Sunny, Damages and the Shield have made it a network filled with quality programming. How will its newest show, Lights Out compare?

Just About Everyone's Inspirational Except You

Hamilton Nolan · 11/08/10 04:09PM

Fitness myths! Crystal diet! Fat marathons! Kiddie runs! Happy Meals! Carnivore cancer! Wine diet! Boxing girls! And your daily inspiration to make you feel ashamed! It's your Monday Fitness Watch, where we watch your fitness—comparatively poorly!

Watch This Colossal National Anthem Fail

Morgan Barry · 09/29/10 09:50AM

At this recent boxing match, Polish singer Mateusz Krautwurst absolutely butchers our national anthem, begging the question: Why sign up to sing the anthem if you clearly don't know one word of the song? Well, either way, thank you Mateusz.

Next Up: Harry Reid vs. Mitch McConnell

Jeff Neumann · 09/13/10 07:11AM

[Two Thai senators prepare to kick the crap out of each other in a kickboxing ring at Parliament in Bangkok, to promote the preservation of Muay Thai. Image via AP]

Floyd Mayweather's Racist and Homophobic Ustream Rant

Matt Cherette · 09/03/10 01:47PM

Yesterday, boxer Floyd Mayweather went on Ustream for a 10-minute live chat with fans. During that time, Mayweather unleashed repeated racist and homophobic attacks against both his rival, Manny Pacquiao, and "haters" in the chat room. The shocking video, inside.

US Army Switches to Wuss Workout

Hamilton Nolan · 03/16/10 10:13AM

Can strong core muscle workouts and avoiding bad stew give you plump lips, a killer imperialist warrior spirit, and a victory over Manny Pacquiao? These and other important issues are explored in today's Fitness Watch—we're watching fitness, downward doggedly!