Connor Toole

2 days ago | brobible.com | Connor Toole

It’s hard to envy the referees who sign up for a fairly thankless job largely defined by the abuse they’re routinely subjected to on the job. That includes one official who was tasked with overseeing a low-level soccer game in England only to call off the contest at halftime after discovering a bunch of poop in a shoe he’d left in the locker room. Working as a referee, umpire, or other official tasked with overseeing sporting events is not a job for the faint of heart.

2 days ago | brobible.com | Connor Toole

It’s not rare for tensions to flare during a high school sporting event, but you can usually rely on the adults overseeing things to make sure things stay under control. However, a softball coach in Texas landed in jail after she was accused of escalating a tussle that broke out after a close play at home plate by tackling a player on the opposing team.

3 days ago | brobible.com | Connor Toole

It’s hard to be prepared for a situation where you unexpectedly find yourself face-to-face with a bear, and it’s not too hard to understand why some people might use lethal force if in that fairly terrifying scenario. That was the route a man in Connecticut inadvertently harnessed during a scary incident that transpired last year, and he’s looking for answers after being arrested over his attempt to protect his family.

3 days ago | brobible.com | Connor Toole

On Monday, the Kings won the first game of their opening round Stanley Cup Playoff showdown with the Oilers with a 6-5 victory on home ice. The game also featured one of the most unique renditions of “The Star-Spangled Banner” that you’ll ever encounter, and Los Angeles might have unlocked a new secret weapon thanks to the senior citizens who performed it on harmonicas before the puck dropped.

3 days ago | brobible.com | Connor Toole

Nick Castellanos has spent close to 15 seasons in the MLB thanks to his solid play, but he’ll likely be best remembered for his uncanny ability to hit home runs that either overshadowed a somber moment or coincided with an unfortunate event. It’s a trend that’s become impossible to ignore—and one that led to plenty of bettors flocking to a prop bet in the wake of the death of Pope Francis.