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Pug Pair Break Land Speed Record With Homemade Racers

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At an unheralded event in Massachusetts, two pugs have narrowly broken the world record for the top speed of a land vehicle.

The previous record, held for 18 years by a British Airforce pilot, was surpassed early Tuesday morning by Mowgli, a Boston pug who’s homemade racer topped out at 763.041 miles per hour (squeaking past the record of 763.035 mph).

“This is a huge day, not just for the record, but for the entire canine racing community,” says Ross Glover, a spokesperson for the dogs.

Mowgli’s engineering partner Penelope will also share the spoils of the record, which include a substantial cash prize, in addition to being recorded in the history books.

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Don’t Watch the All-Star Game, Watch the Paw Star Game

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Tonight in Cincinnati, Major League Baseball’s best players will gather for the annual All-Star Game. But smart sports fans know that’s not where their TVs should be tuned if they want the best baseball action of the day.

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If you’re really serious about baseball, you should be watching the Paw Star Game (airing tonight, July 14, on Hallmark Channel at 7pm ET/PT, 6pm C).

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The game features some of the game’s top feline stars, including, Derek Cheetah, Joe DiMeowgio, Siamese Sosa, Wade Pawggs, Darryl Pawberry, Jose Catseco, Paw Prints Fielder, and Button.

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It promises to be an amazing day at the ballpark, with play-by-play by legendary Yankees radio announcer John Sterling and color commentary by sports analyst Mary Carillo. Tune in to Hallmark Channel tonight at 7pm ET/PT, 6pm C.

Tiny Pup Has Big Dreams of Basketball Stardom

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By Austin Knief, FluffPo Contributor

Kirby, a small white terrier from the Bronx, has had dreams of becoming a basketball superstar since the first time he touched a squeaky ball. Kirby’s fire and intensity, according to trainer/ life coach Mark Morabini, stems from a viewing of Air Bud that took place nearly two years ago.

“Air Bud is the perfect underdog story,” said Morabini. “I mean, sure I had my doubts about putting a dog on a basketball court. But after I saw that film, I immediately brought Kirby out onto the hardwood and we got to work. He’s small, but he’s scrappy and hard-working. That’s what you look for in a Canine-American athlete.”

Morabini also added that Kirby does not wish to be referred to as “underdog” for undisclosed reasons.

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NY Times at It Again with Bizarre Guinea Pig Cherry Tweet

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Just a week after the New York Times told the world via Twitter to add peas to their guacamole and the Internet had a collective freakout, the paper of record is at it again. This time, the paper’s Twitter account sent out a bizarre tweet this morning about putting a cherry on top of guinea pigs.

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Obviously, this isn’t a recipe and the newspaper doesn’t expect us to eat guinea pigs – the link goes to an article in the Times Style section about avant-garde guinea pig fashion – but this is nonetheless a second strange tweet in as many weeks from the paper. The response has been predictably mixed.

“LOL, wut? No piggy I know would be caught dead wearing a cherry as a hat!!” tweeted noted guinea pig fashion expert, and Vogue contributor Miles Jones.

“I mean, I guess kind of cute. But what the heck, @nytimes?” responded Fashionista pets editor Tawny Chu. 

Even President Barack Obama weighed in, tweeting: “@nytimes Love and respect you, but this just looks weird.”

We’re left wondering, who is running the social accounts at The New York Times these days?

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