Andy Irons May Have Died of Methadone Overdose

The sudden death of surfing champ Andy Irons is being investigated as a possible methadone overdose, Star Advertiser reports. The three time surfing world champion was found dead in his Dallas hotel room Tuesday morning. According to reports, the powerful pain medication was found in his room.Irons’ family says the 32-year-old was suffering from dengue fever, a tropical illness that causes severe muscle and joint pain. Irons was headed back home to Hawaii from Puerto Rico when he checked in to the Dalla...

Manslaughter Trial of Former Yankees Player Jim Leyritz to B...

Former New York Yankees star Jim Leyritz will go on trial for DUI manslaughter Monday in Florida. The charge stems from a 2007 car accident that killed 30-year-old Frieda Veitch. If convicted, Leyritz faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in state prison.Both Leyritz and Veitch were drunk when their vehicles collided on December 28 at the intersection of S.W. 7th Avenue and S.W. 2nd Street in Broward County, Florida. Leyritz is accused of running a red light, but the ex Yankees player maintains the light...

Death of US Swimmer Fran Crippen Under Investigation

The U.S. Swimming Federation will begin an investigation into the death of swim star Fran Crippen on Monday when the 26-year-old’s body arrives in the United States. The United Arab Emirates Swimming Federation reported Sunday that severe fatigue contributed to Crippen’s death during the Marathon Swimming World Cup in Fujairah on Saturday.UAE Swimming Federation Secretary Saeed Al Hamour denied reports that high temperatures may have been a factor in Crippen’s death. He did not comment on reports Crippe...

NFL Star George Blanda Dies at 83

NFL great George Blanda has died. The Pro Football Hall of Fame confirms Blanda died after a brief illness. No other details on his death, including what kind of illness Blanda suffered, were released. He was 83.Blanda played with the Oakland Raiders, Chicago Bears, Baltimore Colts and Houston Oilders during his 26 years playing in the NFL. He retired from football in 1975 at the age of 48. Blanda was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1981.

Jets Wide Receiver Braylon Edwards Arrested for DUI

New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards was arrested Tuesday on DUI charges after failing sobriety tests. Edwards was pulled over in Manhattan around 5:15 a.m. for excessive window tinting. Edwards, 27, was given a breathalyzer test after officers smelled alcohol in the vehicle. His blood alcohol level was .16, which is twice the legal limit.Edwards remains in police custody. His arraignment is set for Tuesday afternoon.

Wide Receiver Kenny McKinley of the Denver Broncos died on M...

Kenny McKinley a wide receiver for the Denver Broncos who was on the injured reserve this season played in eight games during his rookie season in 2009.The Arapahoe County sheriff's office confirmed the death. The team announced it was "deeply saddened" after being informed.

Lakers Star Matt Barnes on Domestic Violence Arrest: I Was t...

Los Angeles Lakers star Matt Barnes took to his Twitter page early this morning to urge his fans and followers to not jump to conclusions about his domestic violence arrest. "DON'T LET YOUR EARS WITNESS, WHAT YOUR EYES DIDN'T SEE!!!" he wrote.Barnes was arrested in Sacramento Wednesday afternoon after allegedly having a “physical confrontation” with his girlfriend, who has not been identified. Barnes is also accused of trying to prevent his girlfriend from calling 911. Both Barnes and the woman had visi...

Tom Brady Unhurt in Serious Car Accident

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady walked away from a car accident unhurt early Thursday morning. According to reports, Brady’s sedan collided with a van at Commonwealth Avenue and Gloucester Street in Boston at 6:34 a.m.Brady reportedly refused medical attention. The Jaws of Life were used to free a passenger in the van. The passenger was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for injuries.

College Football Kicks Off Thursday Night as Ohio State Host...

The 2010 college football season kicks off on Thursday night with a number of Top 25 schools seeing action including the #2 Ohio State Buckeyes and the #13 Miami Hurricanes.

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