Blogging the Bloggers: Bills cheerleaders, fantasy busts and more
Posted by John Paulsen (08/25/2009 @ 3:46 pm)
- EPIC CARNIVAL has video of 10 of the best one-punch knockouts ever. And if you like cheerleaders in bikinis (and who doesn’t?), the site also has the Buffalo Jills’ photo shoot for Maxim.
- SPORTS CRACKLE POP has an embarrassing photo of Mark Sanchez from when he was a kid.
- FIVE TOOL TOOL lists five fantasy busts. (For the record, I really like Ray Rice.) The site also has 10 rules for naming your fantasy football team.
- WITH LEATHER reports that Jerry Jones is reluctant to move the giant video screen in his new stadium even though it has been hit by the punter.
Posted in: Boxing, Fantasy Basketball, Humor, Rumors & Gossip, Video, Women
Tags: Bills cheerleaders, Buffalo Jills, Cheerleaders, Jerry Jones, Jerry Jones scoreboard, Mark Sanchez

Blogging the Bloggers: McNair, Mad Dog & Gatti
Posted by Anthony Stalter (07/11/2009 @ 11:25 pm)

- SPORTSbyBROOKS has details of Ray Lewis reading the eulogy at former Ravens quarterback Steve McNair’s funeral.
- DEADSPIN has the story (and audio) of Chris “Mad Dog” Russo’s epic meltdown on satellite radio the other day, where he fired his program director on air.
- THE BIG LEAD has five of the worst hot stove signings so far this season.
- YARDBARKER (via DEADSPIN) has the story of entertaining boxer Arutro Gatti, who was reportedly killed in Brazil.
Posted in: Boxing, General Sports, MLB, NFL
Tags: Arutro Gatti, Arutro Gatti killed, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Mad Dog Russo fires program director on air, Ray Lewis, Ray Lewis Steve McNair, Steve McNair, Steve McNair murdered, Steve McNair shot, Worst MLB signings

Blogging the Bloggers: LeBron’s faux pas, Tyson review and more
Posted by John Paulsen (06/02/2009 @ 5:49 pm)
- Over at YARDBARKER, Brendan Haywood calls out LeBron for failing to shake hands or do interviews after losing Game 6 in Orlando.
- THE LEGEND OF CICILIO GUANTE lists the Top 10 Sports Quotes to Use While Watching Sports.
- SPORTSbyBROOKS has photos of a pregnant Royals fan drinking a little brew at the game. So sad. The site also finds it funny that Jay Mariotti lectured LeBron on good sportsmanship.
- THE LOVE OF SPORTS reviews “Tyson” (the movie).
Posted in: Boxing, Humor, NBA, News
Tags: Brendan Haywood, Jay Mariotti, Jay Mariotti LeBron, LeBron poor sport, Mike Tyson, pregnant drinking Royals fan, sports quotes, Tyson review

Tyson’s daughter critically injured in home accident
Posted by Anthony Stalter (05/26/2009 @ 10:41 am)

Mike Tyson’s 4-year old daughter Exodus is in critical condition after she was found hanging from the cord of a treadmill at her home in Phoenix.
The 4-year-old daughter of former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson was critically injured on Monday in what police said was a tragic accident at home. According to Fox News, Exodus Tyson was found by her 7-year-old brother hanging from the cord of a treadmill. At press time was reported to be in “extremely” critical condition and on life support at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
The toddler was reportedly playing near the exercise equipment in the family’s Phoenix home while her mother was elsewhere in the house cleaning on Monday morning. When her mother sent the boy to look for Exodus, he found her tangled in the cord. He alerted the mother, who immediately called 911 and began performing CPR.
“Somehow the little girl got something caught across her throat, she became unresponsive, the boy went and got the mother, and the mother came out and found the child,” Phoenix Police Sgt. Andy Hill told the Phoenix Fox affiliate.
Tyson, who has been promoting a documentary about his life for the past month, “Tyson,” was in Las Vegas at the time of the accident and reportedly flew home immediately upon receiving word of it.
Police are calling the mishap a “tragic accident.” A police spokesperson told Fox News that there was “nothing in the investigation that revealed anything suspicious.”
I’m not a parent, so I can only imagine how kids can get into things when you think you’ve placed them in a safe environment. (Or disappear when you turn your back to do something else.)
I’m sure it was an accident and this is an incredibly sad situation. Hopefully young Exodus can recover.
Blogging the Bloggers: Kardashian beach shots, Vujacic called out and more
Posted by John Paulsen (05/22/2009 @ 5:00 pm)
- SPORTSbyBROOKS has photos of Reggie Bush’s girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, playing football on the beach. (One question — how in the world did the photographer fail to get a shot of her infamous derrier?)
- DEADSPIN informs us that Ricky Rubio’s camp is trying to keep him out of Memphis and Oklahoma City, but Sacramento would be okay. Wait, what? How is Sac-Town any better than OKC? He’d rather play with Kevin Martin than Kevin Durant (and Russell Westbrook)?
- Regular readers know I have no love for Laker fans, but Ryan Kane of LAKE SHOW LIFE does a tremendous job of calling out Sasha “The (Self-Proclaimed) Machine” Vujacic about his poor play this season.
- ZONER SPORTS has video of Brian Kenny’s entertaining interview with Floyd Mayweather. The two go at it pretty good.
- DEADSPIN has the story of Warriors PR Director Raymond Ridder, who spends his free (or is it on-the-clock) time posting positive comments about management (under an assumed name, mind you) in the Warriorsworld forums.
Posted in: Boxing, Humor, NBA, NBA Draft, NFL, News, Rumors & Gossip, Video, Women
Tags: Brian Kenny Floyd Mayweather, Floyd Mayweather interview, Kim Kardashian, Kim Kardashian photos, Kim Kardashian pics, Reggie Bush, Ricky Rubio Grizzlies, Ricky Rubio Memphis, Ricky Rubio Oklahoma City, Ricky Rubio Sacramento, Ricky Rubio Thunder, Sasha Vujacic, Sasha Vujacic called out

Blogging the Bloggers: Hawk cheerleaders, crazy fathers and Ron Artest
Posted by Anthony Stalter (05/07/2009 @ 3:39 pm)

- Even though the Hawks don’t stand much chance against the Cavs in their best of seven series this postseason, UNCOACHED.COM notes that at least we can enjoy Atlanta’s A-Town Dancers (above).
- SPORTSbyBROOKS.COM shares details of tennis star Jelena Dokic’s father Damir, who is threatening to launch a rocket attack on the Australian ambassador to Serbia. Take it easy, guy!
- BLAZE OF LOVE compiles 10 of Ron Artest’s best quotes – with video.
- YARDBARKER reports that UFC’s Dana White won’t allow boxer Roy Jones to fight Anderson Silva.
- DEADSPIN notes that L.A. columnist Bill Plaschke is finally vindicated now that Manny Ramirez has been suspended for 50 games by MLB. Plaschke warned all along that Ramirez was a no good troublemaker.
Posted in: Boxing, MLB, NBA, News
Tags: Anderson Silva, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Hawks cheerleaders photos, Best Ron Artest quotes, Dana White, Jelena Dokic, Jelena Dokic's father, Ron Artest, Roy Jones, Roy Jones vs. Anderson Silva

Blogging the Bloggers: Danica Patrick in a bikini, John Wall’s bad move and more
Posted by John Paulsen (05/04/2009 @ 5:26 pm)
- EPIC CARNIVAL has video of Danica Patrick’s bikini photo shoot for Shape magazine.
- ONLINE SPORTS FANATIC breaks down which NFL running backs have a chance to break Emmitt Smith’s all-time rushing record.
- THE SPORTZ ASSASSIN wonders if the fact that top high school hoops prospect, John Wall, was just cited for misdemeanor breaking and entering will in any way shorten his list of schools he’s considering.
- SPORTSbyBROOKS has photos of Manny Pacquiao’s punching bag, Ricky Hatton, at the MGM Grand pool with his girlfriend the day after the fight.
- WITH LEATHER has video of Torry Holt’s bizarre middle finger on his left hand. It must be seen to be believed.
Posted in: Boxing, Humor, NBA, NFL, Rumors & Gossip, Video, Women
Tags: Danica Patrick bikini, Danica Patrick photos, Danica Patrick pics, Danica Patrick pictures, John Wall breaking and entering, The Sportz Assassin, Torry Holt's finger, With Leather

Canseco to headline a MMA card in Japan
Posted by Thomas Conroy (05/03/2009 @ 1:50 pm)
Let’s take a look at Jose Canseco’s checklist of things to do in your life:
1) Become a MVP winner in Major League Baseball. Check, as he won the 1988 American League MVP Award with the Oakland A’s.
2) Become a star on a television reality show. Check, as he became a cast member in Season five of the Surreal Life on VH-1.
3) Write a tell-all book on the steroid era in baseball. Check, as he wrote the book entitled Juiced.
And now you can add headlining a mixed martial art event to his list, as Canseco will fight 7-foot-2 and 330 pound Hong-Man Choi on May 26 in Japan.
Canseco vs. Choi is one of four matches in DREAM’s “Super Hulk Tournament” organized to boost television ratings. Here is the entire card:
Super Hulk Tournament (Open-Weight)
- Jose Canseco vs. Hong-Man Choi
- Gegard Mousasi vs. Mark Hunt
- Ikuhisa “Minowaman” Minowa vs. Bob Sapp
- Jan “The Giant” Nortje vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
Despite a 1-2 record, Choi is a dangerous MMA fighter due to his size and sheer strength. This is a definite step up from Canseco’s last opponent inside the ring, actor Danny Bonaduce. They boxed to a draw in an exhibition bout last January, and Canseco was also knocked out in a boxing match against former NFL player Vai Sikahema last summer.
Posted in: Boxing, MLB, Mixed Martial Arts
Tags: American League, Bob Sapp, Danny Bonaduce, Dream, Gegard Mousasi, Hong Man Choi, Ikuhisa Minowa, Jan Nortje, Japan, Jose Canseco, Juiced, Major League Baseball, Mark Hunt, MMA, MVP, NFL, Oakland A's, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, Super Hulk Tournament, Surreal Life, Vai Sikahema, VH-1

Reaction to the Pacquiao/Hatton fight
Posted by John Paulsen (05/03/2009 @ 10:34 am)

Manny Pacquiao disposed of Ricky Hatton in two rounds, cementing his place as the world’s best pound-for-pound fighter as well as establishing himself as one of the all-time greats.
Fanhouse’s Kevin Blackistone: Pacquiao The Destroyer Rules Ring
Yahoo! Sports’ Martin Rodgers: Manny Pacquiao Cements Legacy With Win
Boxing Scene’s Jake Donovan: Pacquiao proves he’s the best
L.A. Times’ Bill Dwyre: Manny Pacquiao’s fists are loaded
Couch Potato Alert: 5/1
Posted by Thomas Conroy (05/01/2009 @ 2:45 pm)
The NBA and NHL playoffs are heating up, as the Boston Celtics/Chicago Bulls series could go down as maybe the best first round series ever. The Detroit Red Wings will again battle the Anaheim Ducks, who have defeated them in consecutive playoff series. They defeated the Red Wings in the 2003 Western Conference quarterfinals, it marked the first time since 1952 that a defending Stanley Cup champion was knocked out in the first round of the playoffs.
All times ET…
NBA Playoffs
Fri, 8 PM: Atlanta Hawks @ Miami Heat (ESPN)
Sat, 8 PM: Chicago Bulls @ Boston Celtics (TNT)
Sun, 1 PM: Miami Heat @ Atlanta Hawks* if necessary (ABC)
Sun, 3:30 PM: Dallas Mavericks @ Denver Nuggets (ABC)
NHL Playoffs
Fri, 7 PM: Anaheim Ducks @ Detroit Red Wings (Versus)
Sat, 1PM: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Washington Capitals (NBC)
Sat, 9 PM: Chicago Blackhawks @ Vancouver Canucks (Versus)
Sun, 2 PM: Anaheim Ducks @ Detroit Red Wings (NBC)
Sun, 7:30 PM: Carolina Hurricanes @ Boston Bruins (Versus)
MLB
Sat, 3:40 PM: New York Mets @ Philadelphia Phillies (Fox)
Sun., 1:30 PM: Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays (TBS)
Sun., 8 PM: Chicago White Sox @ Texas Rangers (ESPN)
Boxing
Sat, 9 PM: Ricky Hatton vs. Manny Pacquiao for the world junior welterweight title from Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena (HBO PPV)
Horse Racing
Sat, 4 PM: Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY.(NBC)
Posted in: Boxing, Couch Potato Alert, MLB, NBA, NHL, Television
Tags: 2003 Western Conference quarterfinals, ABC, Anaheim Ducks, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, Boxing, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Churchill Downs, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Red Wings, ESPN, Fox, HBO PPV, horse racing, Junior Welterweight Title, Kentucky Derby, KY, Las Vegas, Louisville, Manny Pacquiao, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Miami Heat, MLB, NBA, NBC, New York Mets, NHL, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ricky Hatton, Stanley Cup, Tampa Bay Rays, TBS, Texas Rangers, TNT, Vancouver Canucks, Versus, Washington Capitals

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