Articles Written by Travis Pulver
Travis, a native Texan, has been blogging about sports for the last seven years. His passion is bringing the best and most interesting stories to light for the enjoyment of the public. He currently lives in Indiana (loves basketball, but hates going to the Indy 500) with his wife and two adorable kids. Feel free to follow him on Twitter and check out his website FatManWriting.com.
Billionaire Michael Jordan Has Zero Influence On Which Players Wear His Shoes, And The Reason Why Is Kind Of Strange…
To make sure Michael Jordan can't gain a competitive advantage by promising shoe deals to players, the league does not allow him to decide who gets a deal and who doesn't.
Hosting The Olympics Or World Cup Is More Trouble Than It's Worth
Hosting the Olympics or World Cup is an honor, but as plans for the recently scrapped $2 billion stadium in Tokyo prove it can be very expensive. So – why do it?
The Time A 4th Of July Fireworks Accident Cost An NFL Player $60 Million And A Finger
Over the Fourth of July Weekend, New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul had a fireworks-related accident that severely injured his hand. The incident was serious enough to cause the team to pull the long-term deal it had offered him off the table.
Washington Nationals Sign Stephen Strasburg To MASSIVE Extension
Stephen Strasburg was set to become the biggest free agent target on the market after the 2016 season, but after signing a massive contract extension with the Nationals, it appears he is going to stay in Washington for a long time.
Season-Long Suspension Will Cost Dodgers Shortstop Erisbel Arruebarrena $4 Million
When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Cuban baseball player Erisbel Arruebarrena to a five-year contract, they clearly had high hopes for his future. However, that appears to have changed since the team has suspended him for the season.
The Incredible Rise Of Leicester City Star Jamie Vardy
Jamie Vardy's rise from a working class background to the top of the English Premier League is the kind of thing Hollywood likes to make movies about (and soon will be).
Prince Had A Sweet $12 Million Home In Turks And Caicos
The world lost a unique talent recently with the passing of Prince. Since he did not have a will, it will likely take some time for the courts to figure out what to do with the massive fortune he had amassed. Included in that fortune is a $12 million estate in Turks and Caicos.
T-Mobile CEO John Legere Buys Ad Space On Shoulder Of Olympian Runner Nick Symmonds
For the right price, Olympic runner Nick Symmonds will advertise your business on his shoulder with a tattoo for the 2016 track & field season. Is he crazy?
Cal Freshman Ivan Rabb In No Rush To Make Millions In The NBA
Most college basketball players can't wait to enter the NBA draft and start making millions, but not Cal forward Ivan Rabb. No, he is in no rush to join the NBA. His reason for staying in school might surprise you.
Chicago White Sox 1B Jose Abreu had To Pay A Hefty Price To Defect From Cuba
Cuba has been a source of talent for Major League Baseball for years, but players have to defect before they can sign with a team. Players are often charged a significant portion of their first year's salary to get smuggled out of Cuba.