Category: General Sports (Page 42 of 112)

      O.J. Simpson convicted of robbing memorabilia dealer

      October 4, 2008 /

      Remember back in September of last year when O.J. Simpson was busted for breaking into a hotel room with a couple of buddies he met at a wedding and robbing two memorabilia dealers? Well, he was finally convicted.

      O.J. SimpsonThirteen years to the day after being acquitted of killing his wife and her friend in Los Angeles, O.J. Simpson was found guilty of robbing two sports-memorabilia dealers at gunpoint in a Las Vegas hotel room.

      The 61-year-old former football star was convicted of all 12 counts late Friday after jurors deliberated for more than 13 hours. He released a heavy sigh as the charges were read and was immediately taken into custody.

      Simpson, who went from American sports idol to celebrity-in-exile after his murder acquittal, could spend the rest of his life in prison.

      His attorney said he would appeal.

      What I wrote last year about this story still applies: He skates on double murder, but could get life in prison for robbing a sports memorabilia dealer. Sounds about right.

      General Sports, NFL

      Ken Shamrock reflects on career prior to Elite XC main event fight

      October 3, 2008 /

      Prior to his Elite XC main event fight with Kimbo Slice, MMA legend Ken Shamrock sat down with ESPN Radio in Florida to give a candid interview on his upcoming fight, his career, and his current relationship with his family.

      When asked about why was he so talented at promoting his fights, Shamrock responded:

      “That’s just me, that’s my character. I find something that irritates me about somebody and I try to dig on them about it. I guess that generates into some good viewing, but it gets me ready for a fight.”

      Shamrock went on to add that his training and preparation for this fight have been good, and for the first time in four or five years he will enter the octagon without being hampered by a lingering injury. Shamrock understands he cannot take Slice’s punching ability for granted, because if he gets lazy in his defense it will a short evening for him. Coverage of the Elite XC card begins at 9 PM Saturday on CBS.

      Bullz-Eye Sports Channel, General Sports, Mixed Martial Arts

      Warriors’ mascot a goner?

      October 3, 2008 /

      The Golden State Warriors are contemplating a dismissal of a key figure from their organization. With the Oklahoma City Thunder now part of the NBA, the Warriors’ mascot (nicknamed “Thunder”) might be a goner.

      Warriors team president Robert Rowell commented on the mascot controversy:

      “We’re clearly going to do something to accommodate Oklahoma City and not have our mascot named Thunder,” Rowell said. “For the sake of not making things confusing, we’re going to do something. We just have to figure out a good exit strategy.”

      The team had been considering re-branding themselves to the public, and plans might move forward following this season. Rowell joked that the Warriors might open trade negotiations with Oklahoma City to acquire Thunder for a mascot to be named later. The team hopes to have some form of a mascot for this upcoming season.

      Bullz-Eye Sports Channel, General Sports, NBA

      Couch Potato Alert: 10/3

      October 3, 2008 /

      Auburn vs. Vanderbilt
      Vanderbilt has endured 25 consecutive losing seasons, but the Commodores are looking to go 5-0 for the first time since 1943, and are trying to earn their first bowl appearance since the 1982 Hall of Fame Classic. They find themselves in sole possession of first place in the SEC Eastern Division. Auburn needs a win on Saturday to have a realistic shot of capturing the SEC Western Division title. The Tigers did derail the Commodores’ early season success last year with a 35-7 blowout win at Auburn. Coverage will begin at 6 PM EST Saturday on ESPN.

      Florida State vs. Miami
      Both teams seem to be on the right track in restoring their reputations as conference contenders despite inconsistent early season performances. This will be the second straight meeting in which neither school is ranked in the polls, and it will be the first time that Miami won’t be hosting the game in the Orange Bowl. Miami’s old home had been a house of horrors for Florida State coach Bobby Bowden, as he was 5-9 against the Canes at the Orange Bowl. Regional coverage begins at 12:30 PM EST Saturday on ABC.

      Ohio State vs. Wisconsin
      The Terrelle Pryor Show continues this week on the road. He has shown the skills that made him the # 1 recruit in the nation by proving he can run and pass in back-to-back home victories over Troy and Minnesota. Now comes the real test – a game at Wisconsin’s raucous and rowdy Camp Randall Stadium. The talented Badgers are no doubt angry, as they’re coming off a 27-21 loss at Michigan in which they blew a 19-0 halftime lead. Regional coverage begins Saturday at 8 PM EST on ABC. Click here for the official Ohio State vs. Wisconsin smack thread.

      Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
      Do you believe in curses? If you live in Chicago and root for the Cubs, yes you do. Cubby fans get excited every April, and are heartbroken by October. They have endured eight straight playoff losses, including five in a row under Lou Piniella. The Cubs will have to play better baseball in Los Angeles to bring the series back to Chicago. But history doesn’t bode well for Cub fans, as Piniella is 3-10 in playoff games against Joe Torre, and the 2001 New York Yankees are the only team to come back from a 0-2 deficit in a divisional series. Guess who managed that team….Joe Torre. Saturday’s game 3 coverage will begin 10 PM EST and if necessary Sunday’s game 4 at 4 PM EST on TBS.

      Bullz-Eye Sports Channel, College Football, Couch Potato Alert, General Sports, MLB, Television

      South Park meets the NFL

      October 3, 2008 /

      The World of Isaac spent some time comparing NFL players, coaches, officials and wives/girlfriends to their “South Park” counterparts. Fans of both the NFL and South Park will obviously get a kick out of this.

      KennyKenny/Brett Favre
      Every time you think these guys are dead, every time you think you’ve seen them for the last time, every time you think its their last hoorah, they keep showing back up.

      Towelie/Ricky Williams
      Towelie can’t last an episode without some weed and apparently Ricky Williams can’t even go a bye week without it.

      Cartman/Shaun Rogers
      Fat…check
      Lazy…check
      Huge Head…check

      Timmy/Terrell Owens
      One has special needs. The other one is just “special”. You tell me which ones which.

      Kyle/Joey Harrington
      Positive even when he doesn’t need to be but eventually his personality wears out on you.

      Their comparison to Harrington and Kyle is dead on. Hear or read any Joey Harrington quote after a game and you’ll know exactly what The World of Isaac is talking about.

      General Sports, Humor, NFL, Television

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