A New York man took the Catholic Church to court after a 270-kilogram crucifix toppled and crushed his right leg. I expect there were heavy cross examinations.

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A University of California study found the harder the lessons we've learned, the stronger our brains get. Good news, NY Jets — you're geniuses.

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In last week's Raiders-Chiefs game, Vegas QB Derek Carr called out "James Harden" during an audible. Is it any wonder the drive ended with a three-pointer?

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Don Cherry once told the Toronto Sun the material he buys for his suits is probably curtain fabric. Instead of Grapes, should we be calling him Drapes?


NEW NICKNAME FOR DON CHERRY?

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A community council in England reportedly wanted to use DNA testing on dog droppings to catch irresponsible owners. In other words, they really wanna know: Poo are you? Poo-who, poo-who?

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According to a Gallup report, Sunday is the day we spend the most time doing things we aren't good at. Especially if you're a New York Jet.

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First-place prizes in this year's Kamloops VW Turtle Race included a trip for two on Westjet. It was not a trip to the playoffs — that's for the winner of the turtle derby in the NFC East.

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Singer Taylor Swift once said she was looking for a relationship with a man willing to wear the pants. In a related story, I am wearing pants.


TAYLOR SWIFT

The Arch Duke Joseph Diamond recently sold for a world record $21 million. That's right — a story about a diamond and record millions that doesn't involve the NY Yankees.

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Summing up some Seahawks from Thursday Night Football: Flowers bloomed, Hyde was Jekyll and Scarbrough fair.

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New Scientist reports it takes very little alcohol to make zebra finches slur when they sing. Not only that, but they're cheep dates.

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MLB suspended 2B Robinson Canó for all of next season after his second failed drug test. The could leave the Mets up a creek without a paddle or a Canó.

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SPORTS DEKE REPRISE 

I just saw a video of Kate Upton posing in zero gravity for a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. So much for former Canuck Pavel Bure being my all-time favourite floater.