Weird sports memorabilia always seems to find a home. Even if it's a piece of used gum or a jockstrap, there will inevitably be a buyer. So when Sonic announced it would be auctioning off the straw, slushie and candy Kevin Durant used in a recent commercial, we were more weirded out than surprised. Granted, a used straw is probably less gross than a pair of game-worn shoes, but there's something about it that's just unsettling. Admittedly, it's hard to argue with any auction when the proceeds go to a worth charity, and that's the case here, as the funds will go toward purchasing classroom supplies for public school teachers. And while we'll concede that a straw encased in glass on your mantle will certainly be a conversation starter, we just hope you're prepared for the bizarre looks you get.

Hoping to capitalize from the popularity of the show "Game of Thrones," the Staten Island Yankees will become the Staten Island Direwolves on Aug. 8 when they hose the Hudson Valley Renegades..er...Lannisters. The two teams will wear themed jerseys for the big night, but no word on the amount of bloodshed involved. George R.R. Martin will make an appearance, so all bets are off. Let's just say fans shouldn't get too attached to their favorite players.

It seems to happen at least once or twice each year. A soccer goalkeeper will make an incredible save during a penalty shootout, only to celebrate too early as the ball rolls into the goal. So we bring you the latest incident, not to mock the poor young Scottish soul that committed this error, but to serve as warning to all the goalkeepers out there. If you make the save, make sure that ball ends up far away from the goal before you start celebrating.

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