Top 10 Socially Shared Sports Articles | February 22 Edition

By Megan T. Brown on February 22, 2016

Can’t get caught up on all your favorite sports news? A wrestler takes a slap to his pride, a Cowboy leaves his opponent breathless, a Hall of Famer dishes on the “soft era” of basketball—and that’s not the half of it.

We’ve got the top articles trending in sports, so read on to stay up-to-date on these stories and more.

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John Cena Gets Slapped in the Face by Reporter's Ponytail at Daytona 500

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See what happens when a Fox Sports reporter is so pumped about Daytona 500 that she doesn't notice a familiar face in the crowd.

Bleacher Report

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Gary Payton: 'I Could Never Play Basketball in This Soft Era'

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The notoriously savage defender had a few words for today's NBA.

@LittleGPTravels via Twitter

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Report: Warriors agree to deal with Anderson Varejao

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The Portland Trail Blazers waived the veteran center, who will now be joining the Golden State Warriors.

Jason Miller/US Presswire

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Amid reports of burning of Nike shoes, Pacquiao tells supporters: Don’t be mad

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The boxer is still in hot water after his remarks on same-sex marriage—here is his message to his supporters.

wrAlinea via @mannypacquiao/Twitter

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Denny Hamlin edges Martin Truex Jr. in closest Daytona 500 win in history

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Hamlin arrived at the finish line with less than six inches separating him from his first Daytona 500 win.

Fox Sports

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Arsene Wenger Comments on Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi, Neymar and Barcelona

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Are Messi, Suarez and Neymar the greatest trio their sport has ever known? Wenger says we will find out on Tuesday.

Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images via Bleacher Report

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Teammates Alistair Overeem and Andrei Arlovski expected to fight in the Netherlands

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While the two typically train side by side, they're readying to go head to head on May 8.

Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images via Fox Sports

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'Cowboy' Cerrone taps Alex Oliveira with first-round triangle choke

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Last-minute changes weren't enough to throw Cerrone off his game at UFC Fight Night's main event.

Fox Sports

9

Kobe Bryant Comments on Michael Jordan, Championships and More

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The Laker had much to say about Jordan, including Bryant's "getting schooled" by the icon during their first match up.

Vincent Laforet/Getty Images via Bleacher Report

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Joseph Randle Arrested for Battery: Latest Details on Former Cowboys RB

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The former Cowboy is charged with three counts of aggravated battery, drug possession and criminal damage.

Ronald Martinez/Getty Images via Bleacher Report