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William Shatner: To Sign or Not to Sign: The Veruca Salt Syndrome

I have had people sneak up behind me while I’m having business lunches and then a friend of theirs pops up on the other side of the table to grab a selfie while I’m in the middle of a business discussion. I’ve had people follow me into the rest room to ask for a selfie on my way out, I’ve had people come at me while walking with my grandchildren in the park.

Miami Dolphins invite Labelle High School to training camp

When the Miami Dolphins opened training camp on Thursday, they weren’t the only team taking the field.That’s because the Dolphins invited the Labelle High School football team to camp to see how the pros in Miami get it done on the gridiron.”We’re out here today to see how things work for the Dolphins,” said senior lineman Christopher Srabie. “It was a good eye-opener for us to motivate each other and see how we would do.”

“You’re killin’ me, Smalls”: Man wearing “Sandlot” T-shirt unknowingly takes a photo with “Sandlot” stars

True “Sandlot” fans will instantly recognize the saying, “You’re killin’ me, Smalls.” But one supposed fan met two stars from the 1993 film on the street and couldn’t quite place them.”Sandlot” actors Patrick Renna and Tom Guiry took a photo with the fan Wednesday and it soon went viral. In the selfie, the fan in question is wearing a T-shirt with the film’s iconic line: “You’re killin’ me, Smalls.”

Said nice shirt to this dude walking by us and he had no idea what we were talking about. Thought I would capture the moment. pic.twitter.com/mrx5mgNzDm

— Patrick Renna (@PatrickRenna) July 25, 2018

The autograph argument

My wife and I have an ongoing minor disagreement over the value of an autograph.She doesn’t understand why people would want to get anybody’s autograph.I’ve never owned anybody’s signature that was worth much money. Buying and selling signatures is why many people become autograph seekers.

Dozens of Astros fans line up hours in advance for Yuli Gurriel autograph

Houston Astros fans are out in full force to see first baseman Yuli Gurriel Saturday morning.He’s signing autographs at the Texas Bay Credit Union on West Lake Houston Parkway on the northeast side.

Christian Pulisic stops security from detaining young autograph-seeking fan after game

Christian Pulisic has been in outstanding form for Borussia Dortmund’s U.S. tour at the International Champions Cup.After the USMNT star scored a pair of goals in Dortmund’s 3-1 win over Liverpool in Charlotte on Sunday, a young fan in a Pulisic jersey made his way onto the field while Pulisic was conducting postgame interviews.

Young fan ran out to get picture with Pulisic during post-game interview, after being tossed around by security Pulisic intervened… @COPA90US @ArmstrongABC11 pic.twitter.com/s7Jf7YJR4k

— Josh Gillon (@jgillon21) July 22, 2018

Mesut Özil signs unusual autograph

Mesut Özil has no doubt signed a lot of autographs in his time, but none of them compare to the one he was asked to sign on Saturday.Özil captained Arsenal and scored the opening goal as Unai Emery’s side ran out 5-1 winners against Paris Saint-Germain in Singapore.And in the tunnel before the game, the former German international was approached for an autograph by none other than the referee!

The Ref asked for Özil’s signature so he signs the yellow card 😂

What a guy 👏 pic.twitter.com/K7l2BxDXIg

— Kolasnator (@Kolasnator) July 28, 2018

How PM Modi’s Autograph Led to a Flood of Marriage Proposals for a Woman From Bengal

Rita Mudi, who was injured during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally in Bengal, has become a celebrity in her hometown. All because she got an autograph from the PM.Ninety people were injured after a portion of a makeshift tent collapsed during a rally by PM in West Bengal’s Midnapore district on 16 July.

Bankura: Rita Mudi, girl who was injured after a portion of a tent collapsed during PM's rally in Midnapore & given an autograph by Prime Minister, says, 'I became a celebrity.I & my sister are even getting marriage proposals, but we'll marry after completing studies'.#WestBengal pic.twitter.com/7b2e76LF2E

— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2018