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Showing posts with label Sport News. Show all posts
"Glee" Lea Michele to Sing at Super Bowl!
Her character as Rachel Berry in Glee always loves to have a solo spotlight, now Lea Michele is getting her chance to do a solo performance at the Super Bowl next weekend!
According to THR, Michele will belt out "America the Beautiful" before the start of Super Bowl XLV on Feb 6, 2011.
Meanwhile, Christina Aguilera will be performing the National Anthem before the Super Bowl game (Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers). Black Eyed Peas will pump up the Bridgestone Halftime Show.
[Photo courtesy by Bauer Griffin]

Mike Tyson & Wife Lakiha Welcome a Baby Boy; Mike Tyson's 8th child
Another baby news!
The new member to Mike Tyson's growing family has arrived as his wife Lakiha Spicer Tyson gave birth to healthy baby boy named Morocco Elijah Tyson in Henderson, Nevada on Tuesday (January 25).
Weighed in at 8 lbs and 13 oz. and 19 inches in leght, a rep. for the former boxing champ tells PEOPLE: "He is such a sweet and calm baby. Mike and Kiki are overwhelmed with joy to welcome their son to the Tyson family."
The new born baby is the couple's second and he joins 2 year-old big sister Milan. Mike's new blessing is a sign of a new beginning after the tragic death of his 4 year-old daughter Exodus.
Mike also got five other children Rayna, Amir, Mikey, Miguel and D'Mato from previous relationship.
[Photo courtesy by Frazer Harrison/Getty Image]

Christina Aguilera to perform National Anthem at Super Bowl XLV!
Christina Aguilera will be performing the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLV (Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers) at Cowboys Stadium in North Texas on Sunday, February 6.
Aguilera said in a statement, “I have been performing the Anthem since I was seven years old and I must say the Super Bowl is a dream come true. I am really excited to be part of such an iconic event.”
Meanwhile, The Black Eyed Peas will pump up the Bridgestone Halftime Show.
[Photo courtesy by Kevin Winter/Getty Images]

Former Wrestler Sid Vicious (Sycho Sid) arrested for Pot
Former WCW and WWF star Sid Vicious, also known as Sid Justice, Millennium Man and Sycho Sid, was arrested and charged for marijuana possession in Memphis, Tennessee on Saturday (January 22).
TMZ reports that Sid was initially pulled over by the cops for driving without a seatbelt then they noticed the bag of weed sitting on his armrest. Cops listed 18 grams as the weight of the marijuana confiscated.
Real name Sidney Raymond "Sid" Eudy is now being charged for marijuana possession, not wearing a seatbelt and driving without a license.
He was held and released from jail on $1,000 bail.
[Photo (Mug Shot) courtesy by TMZ]

Monica admits Secret Wedding to Shannon Brown
R&B singer Monica and LA Lakers star Shannon Brown went low profile in their big day as the couple quietly tied the knot in a very private ceremony on November 22nd of last year at their home in Los Angeles.
The 30 year-old singer feels that God blessed her by giving right man to her life.
Monica confirmed it to HipHollywood, "This is a very special time in my life. I am blessed to have married the man that God sent me, he's loving, compassionate, strong and supportive of my children, family and career. I look forward to our lives together."
Monica and Shannon will be preparing for a bigger celebration when renew their vows this summer.
The two met when Brown starred in her music video “Love All Over Me” back in June 2010. Marking their engagement when Monica uploaded a photo showing her engagement ring (five-carat cushion-cut diamond) to her twitter followers.
Monica got two children, Ramone Hill III and Romelo Montez Hill from her previous on-and-off relationship with Rodney "Rocko" Hill.
[Photo courtesy by PacificCoastNews.com]

Jose Canseco’s Twin brother, Ozzie Canseco Arrested For DUI
MLB star Jose Canseco’s twin brother, Ozzie Canseco, who had a short Major League stint, was arrested for DUI in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, January 15.
Ozzie registered 109/.108 blood alcohol level, which is above the legal limit of 0.08%. He is now being held on $500 bond.
[Photo (Mug Shot) courtesy by TMZ]

Tony Parker Opens Up About Eva Longoria Split: "these are very difficult times"
NBA star Tony Parker admits that he is now focusing his energy on the basketball court to take his mind off from his split with Desperate Housewives beauty Eva Longoria.
The San Antonio Spurs point guard opened up to Le Parisien (via USMAg):
"The most important thing is to stay strong mentally, even if these are very difficult times," the basketball star says. "I've taken refuge in basketball because that's what I've done best since my youth."
He also relies support from "teammates, coaches and San Antonio," along with his family.
The couple's marriage ended last year after Eva discovered her cheating husband exchanging hundreds of flirty text messages with a mutual female friend Erin Barry (wife of San Antonio Spurs' Brent Barry).
Keeping it focus.
"You have to know how to keep things in perspective," he tells Le Parisien. "I am, first of all, a basketball player. I've done this for so very long … For me, it's been essential to be successful on the court."
[Photo courtesy by Fernando Camino/Getty Image]

Brett Favre Fined $50K failure to cooperate in Jenn Sterger sexting investigation
Many will surely say that Minnesota Vikings Brett Favre got off easy with his sexting scandal after the NFL punished him with $50,000 fine for his failure to cooperate with a league investigation.
Former New York Jets employee Jenn Sterger accused Favre of sending graphic photos and inappropriate messages when she's still working at the Jets in 2008.
NFL released a statement, “The forensic analysis could not establish that Favre sent the objectionable photographs to Sterger. The review found no evidence to contradict the statements of both Favre and Sterger that they never met in person, nor was there anything to suggest that Sterger engaged in any inappropriate conduct.”
Despite the league's failure to established Favre's violations in the league's personal conduct guidelines, Commissioner Goodell also "determined that Favre was not candid in several respects during the investigation."
Jenn Sterger and her lawyer, Joseph R. Conway are definitely not satisfied and “extremely disappointed" with the outcome of the league's decision.
Sterger's lawyer has released a statement, "While I am not privy to how Mr. Goodell reached such a finding, we strongly disagree with his conclusion that there was insufficient evidence to support a violation of the policy."
"Our evidence and the personal testimony of Ms. Sterger clearly showed a pattern of lewd and offensive behavior by Mr. Favre that lasted all of the 2008 season."
"Today’s decision is an affront to all females and shows once again that, despite tough talk, the NFL remains the good old boys’ league."
$50,000 fine is really just a small amount. It will be more acceptable if they punished him with a game suspension (w/o pay). The NFL has been criticized for allowing the investigation to drag until the end of the season and now its credibility is in jeopardy with this ruling.
[Photo courtesy by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images - Maxim]

Sports Illustrated: 2010 is the Year of Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao continues to curved his name in the world of boxing and achieving other activities off the ring. Sports Illustrated Magazine considered 2010 as the Year of Manny Pacquiao as he leads the "Top 10 boxing stories for 2010".
SI's Bryan Armen Graham praise Manny Pacquiao for his achievement in penetrating the American sporting mainstream “like no Asian-born athlete in history”. Graham also recognized Pacquiao's popularity in attracting huge crowds especially his fights against Joshua Clottey and Antonio Margarito.
Being named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people and his achievement in politics by winning as Congressman of Sarangani province was also mentioned.
He is an eight-division world champion, the first boxer in history to win ten world titles in eight different weight divisions.
Boxing fans are now waiting for Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. mega fight which will be the icing on the cake for both fighters.
Meanwhile, Pacquiao's next fight is against Shane Mosley on May 7, 2011.
[Photo courtesy by David Becker/Getty Images]

Philippine Azkals among SI's top football stories of 2010
Soccer is never been as popular as basketball and boxing in the Philippines but with Philippine national football team's quarterfinal victory over powerhouse Vietnam in the 2010 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup made it to Sports Illustrated’s Top 10 soccer stories of 2010. It is a magical tournament ride for the Philippine Azkals.
The Philippine Azkals defeated the depending champion Vietnam in a stunning 2-0 upset. The Azkals determination was seen n front of 40,000 Vietnamese spectators at the My Dinh National Stadium on December 5. This is the first time that the Philippines defeated Vietnam in more than 20 years.
SI.com writer Georgina Turner called the win one of the biggest upsets in the Suzuki Cup's history.
The Asean Football Federation's biennial Suzuki Cup might not be too high up on your list of priorities, but this year's tournament produced arguably the biggest upset in its history: Defending champion and federation powerhouse Vietnam lost 2-0 to the Philippines, ranked 151st in the world and without so much as a point off Vietnam in nearly 20 years. Accusing the Azkals of parking the bus, Vietnamese coach Henrique Calisto refused to shake his opposite number's hand after the match. Simon McMenemy was upset by the gesture but wouldn't be drawn into a slanging match after a result that prompted the country's vice president, Jejomar Binay, to promise a national training program.
The Azkals' defense is their key in reaching the semifinal round but they lost to Indonesia.
With this effort, the Azkals became instant celebrities in basketball-crazy Philippines and the government is now planning a national program to develop the athletes in playing the world most popular game soccer.

Soccer player Landon Donovan Files for Divorce
Professional soccer player Landon Donovan officially filed for divorce Tuesday (December 21) from actress Bianca Kajlich and according to the divorce petition, they separated October 31, 2009.
In a joint statement, the soon-to-be-ex couple says:
"We remain the closest of friends and will always be important parts of each other's lives."
Citing irreconcilable differences as the reason of the split, the intriguing part is ---- Donovan is seeking spousal support and payment for the attorney fees... What!?
The "Rules of Engagement" actress and Donovan tied the knot on New Year's Eve 2006. No kids will be involved in this divorce procedure.
[Photo courtesy by Jason Merritt/Getty Images]

Prince William's Cousin Zara Phillips & Mike Tindall are Engaged!
Another royal wedding is also set and this time it's Prince William’s cousin Zara Phillips and England's rugby star Mike Tindall. The two is now officially engaged after he popped the question at their Gloucestshire home on Monday night (December 20).
Buckingham Palace released a short statement: "The Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Zara Phillips to Mr. Mike Tindall, son of Mr. Phillip and Mrs. Linda Tindall."
Zara is the daughter of Princess Anne, 12 in line to the British throne. No wedding date has been st for the future couple.
Last Month, Prince William and and his longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton announced their engagement and the royal wedding event will be on 29th of April 2011.
[Photo courtesy by WPA Pool/Getty Images]

Shaquille O'Neal Conducts the Boston Pops (Video)
NBA star Shaquille O'Neal already done different hilarious things off the court and recently he suits up wearing a tuxedo as he conducted the Boston Pops orchestra at the Symphony Hall. (December 20).
At 7-foot-1 in height, Shaquille became the tallest conductor. In the clip below, they performed "Sleigh Ride" and Queen's "We Are the Champions."

Floyd Mayweather arrested in Las Vegas; Latest Mugshot
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is now out of Las Vegas jail after being arrested at strip casino on a misdemeanor battery warrant. The charges is linked to the poking incident by Mayweather to a security guard last month.
Stems from the Nov. 15 confrontation, Mayweather allegedly poked security guard Shayne Smith in the face several times during a parking dispute. Shayne Smith claimed that Mayweather went ballistic outside of his Las Vegas home after Smith placed parking citations on two of Floyd's cars.
The 33 year-old boxer was booked into the Clark County Detention Center (Thursday night, December 16) and was released early Friday (December 17). BTW, his latest mugshot and his trademark smile above.
If convicted, Mayweather could face a maximum of 6 months behind bars.

Arrest warrant issued for boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. got more reason to avoid Manny Pacquiao in the ring. The troubled boxer is wanted by Las Vegas authorities after a judge issued a warrant for his arrest over the battery complaint filed by a security guard.
Mayweather allegedly poked security guard Shayne Smith last November 15 in the face several times during a parking dispute.
Shayne Smith claimed that Mayweather went ballistic outside of his Las Vegas home after Smith placed parking citations on two of Floyd's cars.
If convicted, Mayweather, Jr. faces six months behind bars and a $1,000.
It's becoming a pattern of ublawful behavior for Mayweather Jr. He is also facing felony and misdemeanor charges over the domestic violence incident with his baby mama Josie Harris. The court ordered Mayweather to stay away from Josie Harris and their two sons after Floyd hit Josie and threatened to beat his children last September. Recently, he is being accused of assault with a deadly weapon and the alleged victim is his former employee.
[Photo courtesy by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images]

Don Meredith Died Of Brain Hemorrhage; He was 72.
Don Meredith, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and original member of "Monday Night Football" broadcasters, has died after suffering a brain hemorrhage in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Sunday (November 5). He was 72 years-old.
"He was the best there was," Meredith's wife, Susan, told the Associated Press (via People). "We lost a good one."
Meredith played for the Cowboys from 1960-1968, becoming the starting quarterback in 1965. He joined Keith Jackson and Howard Cosell in the broadcast booth of the "Monday Night Football".
[Image courtesy by AP]

New Orleans Saint Will Smith Arrested for Domestic Abuse
New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith is facing domestic abuse charges after he was arrested in Lafayette, Los Angeles on Sarurday (November 27).
Police reports says that an officer saw Mike and his wife gotten into an argument as the two were leaving a nightclub around 2 a.m. Saturday. Smith became physical as he grabbed his wife's hair and pull her down the street.
Will Smith posted $1,000 bond for his released. He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, November 29.

Christy Martin is recovering after being shot & stabbed by husband James Martin
Female boxer Christy Martin, who graced the cover of the 1996 cover of Sports Illustrated, is now stable and recovering, according to TMZ.
Christy was shot and stabbed by her husband/boxing trainer James Martin, at her home in Orange County, Florida (November 23).
Her rep tells TMZ that the injuries "are not life-threatening" and she still in the hospital.
During the incident, Christy managed to stumble out of her home and flag down a passing motorist and luckily, she gave to the police the name of the suspect which is James Martin.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. facing New Assault Allegations from former employee
More troubles for Floyd Mayweather Jr. and it seems assault charges is becoming his favorite choice.
Mayweather is once again being accused of assault with a deadly weapon and the alleged victim is his former employee.
According to TMZ, Quincey Williams filed a police report on Monday -- claiming Mayweather banged a u-turn in his Bentley and then 'tried to run him off the road."
Meanwhile, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is also facing felony and misdemeanor charges over the domestic violence incident with his baby mama Josie Harris. The court ordered Mayweather to stay away from Josie Harris and their two sons after Floyd hit Josie and threatened to beat his children last September. Recently, a security guard claimed that Mayweather poked him in the face.
Mayweather is wasting his time and energy assaulting others! Get back to the ring and face Manny Pacquiao!
[Photo courtesy by Ethan Miller/Getty Images]

Music company suing Manny Pacquiao for $10 million.
Manny Pacquiao surpassed in what he considered as one of the hardest fight of his boxing career with Antonio Margarito and now his facing a different battle with his other passion, Music!
The Champ is now facing legal battle over failed music recording and now he is being sued for the tune of $10 million.
According to TMZ, RBM Group International filed a lawsuit today against Manny in L.A. County Superior Court -- alleging the pound-for-pound boxing champ signed a contract in 2009 in which he promised to record 12 songs ... but never did.
In the docs, RBM claims they wrote Pacquiao a $40,000 check in October of '09 -- which he deposited -- in return for the first two songs ... but the boxer has refused to record the music. RBM claims they're out of pocket $200,000 ... and they've lost profits in the amount of $10 mil.
Lost profits of $10 million? Don't get me wrong, Manny Pacquiao is definitely a great boxer and I'm a big fan but talking about music and the $10 million lost profits, thats very questionable.

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