It is a wonder that the media freaked out when Ron Artest admitted to drinking Hennessy in the locker room when alcohol and drug abuse has such a rich history in sports. Pitchers have thrown no-hitters on acid, sluggers have abused steroids, and linebackers have abused everything. Here’s a look at the top alcoholics and druggies in sports.

When it comes to the largest city in the nation, there are certain expectations that come with properly representing it. New Yorkers not only want their athletes to be champions, but they want their players to be larger than the sport they play. So they leave their respective fields and get absolutely, insanely intoxicated as they party their days away in New York City.

Babe Ruth wasn’t just a home run hitter. He was an inspiration for all the fatties out there who embraced being overweight. He proved that just because you’re a little overweight doesn’t mean you can’t serve some purpose on a on a playing field or when you’re scarfing down a giant plate of nachoes. So quit hating on the overweight athletes who make more money than you and celebrate the 50 fattest players in baseball history.

LeBron James was recently in the news promoting his campaign to retire the #23 in the NBA in honor of the great Michael Jordan. “His Airness,” LeBron and my favorite Movember supporter Don Mattingly aren’t the only great players who have shared the same number. In fact, #23 is (arguably) not even the greatest number in sports, just take a look at these.

Ever since George Steinbrenner faded away from atop the organization, the Yankees have thrown tradition out the window. Gone is The House That Ruth Built. Gone are the common blue collar fans. And now? Gone are the rights afforded to former all-time Yankee greats….

Every sports fan has an opinion on whether of not Barry Bonds is a cheater.
Watch ESPN’s media blitz for 10 minutes and you will know what I’m talking about. Bonds just broke the most coveted records in all of sports and the media can’t seem to redirect their news fiending boner away from the fact that the guy potentially cheated.
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SAN DIEGO — At 7:29 p.m. local time Saturday, in the top of the second inning, Barry Bonds hit career home run No. 755 off Padres pitcher Clay Hensley. It was the first home run he had ever hit off Hensley, who became the 445th different major league pitcher to surrender a home run to Bonds.
It came on a 2-1 pitch, a 91-mph fastball. The swing was clean and true… Click to read more