Phil Richardson is a freelance sports writer. In a previous life, he wrote policy and procedure for major national banks, but found the writing too thrilling and retired an overworked and overpaid Vice President of Vice. He lives the married high-life in Memphis, Tennessee.
Phil Richardson
My Day in Amsterdam’s Red Light District
I'm zoned out - I just can't handle anymore. You can only smoke so many joints in a day.
5 Best Viral Prank Ads You’re Glad You Weren’t Part Of
Lately it seems every day is April Fools Day in the world of advertising; so many ad campaigns are based around pranking ordinary people. Due to the success of YouTube viral videos, prank campaigns have become the latest rage among advertisers.
Former Tennis Star Jennifer Capriati Charged With Battery and Stalking After Valentine’s Day Punch
Former teen tennis phenom Jennifer Capriati has been slapped with battery and stalking charges after an alleged altercation with her ex-boyfriend on Valentine's Day.
Pantsless Drunk Driver Attempts to Get Away in Power Wheels Toy Truck, Fails
An Arkansas woman is facing charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct after allegedly crashing her car into a mobile home and attempting to make a pantless escape on a child's battery-powered toy truck.
70-Year-Old, One-Legged Golfer Hits a Hole-in-One
A one-legged 70-year-old retiree who is battling cancer and has poor eyesight hit a hole-in-one last week at St. Andrews in Scotland. Joe McLaughlin aced the par-3 fifth hole on the famed Jubilee course last Tuesday while playing a round with his lifelong buddy Dennis Leckie.
Swiss Hockey Player Left Paralyzed After Vicious Hit Into Boards
You never want to see something tragic like this happen in sports but you know it's always a real possibility.
New NCAA Football Rules: What Exactly is Being Proposed?
It's the off-season for NCAA football - you know, that minute of time between National Signing Day and Spring Training - whereby the NCAA rules committee comes together for their annual meeting of the minds to determine if any changes to the existing rules should be made. With all of the media reports concerning player safety in mind, the committee has released 10 proposed changes for the 2013-14
Guy Stuck in His Car Going 125 MPH With No Brakes
Imagine yourself jumping into your car for a quick run to the supermarket. As you approach your first stop sign, with the sun shining on your face and some fine tunes on the radio, you realize that your brakes aren't arresting your forward movement, but actually accelerating it. Eventually, your car reaches 125 mph - and then remains there - for an hour.
O.J. Simpson Throws Super Bowl Bash Behind Bars
Not only can O.J. Simpson fly his way around airports, but it seems he's finding the penal system as easily navigable.
Aussie Cricket Fans Set World ‘Beer Snake’ Record
A Sydney Cricket Grounds (SCG) security guard is being hailed as a hero after helping bored patrons set a new world record for 'largest beer snake' during a rain-delayed cricket match Sunday, January 20, 2013.
Joe Flacco Told Teammates to Run Onto Field & Tackle Punt Returner on Final Play of Super Bowl
The lighting problems at this year's Super Bowl almost became the second most laughable event in New Orleans. Joe Flacco, the Ravens quarterback and Super Bowl MVP, instructed his teammates to illegally run off the sidelines and tackle the 49ers punt returner, Ted Ginn Jr., at the end of the Super Bowl if it looked like he was going to score.