Buzzing on Y! Sports

Jason Spezza cleared to play, will return to Senators’ lineup for Game 3Puck Daddy - 6 hours ago
Cano homers twice in Yankees' win over Blue JaysAP - Sports - 3 hours ago
2013 Memorial Cup: QMJHL team probably bound to win in the west sooner rather than laterBuzzing The Net - 6 hours ago
Nadal to meet Federer in Rome final, Serena rolls onReuters - 2 hours 38 minutes ago
2013 Memorial Cup: London Knights grateful for breatherBuzzing The Net - 5 hours ago
Roberto Mancini took out a full-page ad in Manchester paper to say goodbye to City fansDirty Tackle - 16 hours ago
Eric Staal won’t require surgery after nasty Alex Edler hit in WorldsPuck Daddy - 9 hours ago
Leafs fan loses bet to Bruins fan, wears his shame on sandwich board (Photos)Puck Daddy - 10 hours ago
Michael Vick: Critics are ‘ignorant’ and ‘know nothing about football’Shutdown Corner - 10 hours ago
10 Things to Know about the Preakness6 hours ago

YOUR FRIENDS' ACTIVITY

Best nicknames in pro sports

So the New Orleans Hornets have decided to change their name to the Pelicans, a move that's been met with near universal derision or, as one commenter noted in Marc Spears' report that broke the news, "that has to be the lamest team name in sports history."

With this in mind, Jay Hart takes a look at his picks for the best nicknames in American professional sports. Click here for the worst nicknames in American professional sports.

1 - 8 of 10

Gallery View:Best nicknames in pro sports
CLOSE

1 - 10 of 10

3 of 10 photos

previous next

Special to Yahoo! Sports Wed, 23 Jan, 2013 8:00 PM EST

Related Search Results

Loading...

Loading...

Kannapolis Intimidators: When Dale Earnhardt bought the minor-league baseball team in 2001, the Piedmont Boll Weevils became the Kannapolis Intimidators, honoring their owner's nickname.
Kannapolis Intimidators: When Dale Earnhardt bought the minor-league baseball team in 2001, the Piedmont Boll Weevils became the Kannapolis Intimidators, honoring their owner's nickname.

Latest Videos