Last night, the Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. They were led by four-time MVP LeBron James, who finished with 37 points and 12 rebounds while shooting 12-23 from the field. The win capped off Miami's second consecutive title, the first team to do so since the Los Angeles Lakers completed a three-peat from 2000-2002.

This second title also solidified James as one of the greatest NBA players of our generation. There hasn't been a more successful yet polarizing figure in sports since his arrival on the professional scene a decade ago: He is often depicted in the media and online as a player who isn't "clutch" during big moments. He is praised for his manifesto performances, yet his failures are highlighted and glorified.  Read more…

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Pivotal game four of the NBA Finals tips off Thursday night, with LeBron James and the Miami Heat looking to avoid a 3-1 deficit against Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs.

But the finals' MVP so far hasn't been James or Duncan. It hasn't been surprise hero Danny Green. And it hasn't been this ridiculous dunk block.

No, if the finals ended today, the MVP would have to go to Los Angeles Laker Metta World Peace — or, to be more specific, World Peace's fascinatingly bizarre Twitter feed. Read more…

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Wednesday night's first game of the Stanley Cup Finals was an-all time sports classic. The Chicago Blackhawks finally scored in triple overtime to secure a come-from-behind, marathon win over the visiting Boston Bruins in the wee hours of Thursday morning.

The four-hour, 32-minute game was instantly lauded by fans and media on Twitter as one that will live on in history, both for its length and the tenacity of both teams' exhausted players. Likewise, Andrew Shaw's late, late, late goal for the 'Hawks will surely be replayed for years and years to come in highlight montages and NHL retrospectives.

But it gets better: Shaw was wearing a microphone during the play. Read more…

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When you think about electric vehicles, skateboards are probably not first on the list. But thanks to new tech upgrades, the toy which was long considered just for teenagers is breathing new life into daily commutes. And not only do some use remote control technology, they can even be controlled with your mind.

With 50% of all trips people take in cars being under 5 miles and the last mile of public transportation routes often left for walking, manufacturers are starting to market electric skateboarding as an alternative eco-friendly way to beat traffic and save on gasoline.

"The electric skateboard is becoming a valid commuting option for anyone with balance," said William Hurley, the co-founder of electric skateboarding company Chaotic Moon. "In fact, in the past two years several new companies have emerged to try and grab a share of this emerging market." Read more…

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Well, this is disgusting, and it may make you think twice before ordering a snack from one of those stadium vendors next time you're out at the ol' ballgame.

A roving snow cone salesman at Major League Baseball's Minute Made Park in Houston was fired after a fan used his cellphone to film the vendor setting down a tray of the icy snacks on the floor of a bathroom stall while he sat down to use the toilet during an Astros game.

The grossed-out fan then shared the video with Houston's local NBC affiliate. We've embedded the clip below: Read more…

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