Top Ten 1340 The Fan Sports Stories of 2011

Every year seems to be bigger than the last when it comes to news. 2011 was easily the biggest year of sports fro 1340 The Fan. With coverage of NASCAR, Tech Football and more, we were always kept on our toes. That said, here our the 10 top stories of the year from 1340 The Fan.

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Justin Verlander Throws Weirdest Balk in History
It quite possibly was the weirdest balk you'll ever see in MLB history. Oddly enough, it came from this year's Cy Young Award Winner.
Harry How, Getty Images
Harry How, Getty Images
9
Who Should Big 12 Get to Replace Texas A&M if They Leave?
Speculation circled the Big 12 conference and A&M leaving.
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Darren Carroll, Getty Images
8
The Detroit Lions Ndamukong Suh Fined $20,000 Large for His Hit on the Bengal’s Andy Dalton
The bad boy of the Detroit Lions saw many fines this year.
Gregory Shamus, Getty Images
Gregory Shamus, Getty Images
7
Big East Conference Pondering Expansion
Expansion was on the mind of every conference this season, Big East included.
Patrick McDermott, Getty Images
Patrick McDermott, Getty Images
6
Texas Tech University Issues Statement on Alleged “Classy” Act
Bill Byrne tweeted about the "classy" move made by Tech fans. Texas Tech responds.
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Sarah Glenn, Getty Images
5
Dominick Cruz Stuns Urijah Faber at UFC 132
Dominick Cruz Stunned Urijah Faber at UFC 132 and chiseled his name into the UFC history books.
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Ethan Miller, Getty Images
4
Charles Barkley Breaks His Golf Club During Tee Shot
He was a great NBA player but will always be a horrible golfer. So bad his clubs break on him.
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YouTube
3
Mike Napoli Loses a Bet and Has Shania Twain’s “Man, I Feel Like a Women” as Walk Up Music
Don't ever make a bet with Emily Jones. Mike Napoli now knows that.
Ezra Shaw, Getty Images
Ezra Shaw, Getty Images
2
2011 MLB All-Star Rosters Announced With Four Texas Rangers Being Selected
Four Texas Rangers made the all star game this year. We think there should have been more.
Ezra Shaw, Getty Images
Ezra Shaw, Getty Images
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NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch in Altercation with Richard Childress
Kyle Busch got in an altercation with Richard Childress earlier this NASCAR season. See what happened.
Chris Graythen, Getty Images
Chris Graythen, Getty Images

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