He was facing 93 days in jail if it had gone to trial, so he decided to spend less time of the lock out in lock up.
It will be interesting to see if there is any further punishment from ESPN, where Rose serves as an analyst.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Jalen Rose Sentenced to 20 Days In Jail
He was facing 93 days in jail if it had gone to trial, so he decided to spend less time of the lock out in lock up.
It will be interesting to see if there is any further punishment from ESPN, where Rose serves as an analyst.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Another NFL Player Aressted:Bengals RB Cedric Benson
According to police, Benson reportedly approached a former roommate at an Austin street corner at 5 a.m. Sunday, and repeatedly struck him in the face. According to the arrest affidavit, the victim ,a former roommate, Clavens Charles was approached by a “hostile and aggressive” Benson. He then told him they needed to talk about their problems. Afterwards, the two began to argue, and that’s when Benson allegedly punched him in the left side of his face multiple times.
“The two had difficulties resulting from Mr. Benson asking the former male roommate to leave his home a few days prior to this incident,” said Benson’s lawyer Sam Bassett in a written statement.
Benson, a former UT Longhorn Football Player, has been arrested three other times in the Austin area.
In June 2010, Benson was accused of punching a West 6th Street bar employee.
In May 2008, Lower Colorado River Authority officers charged Benson with boating while intoxicated at Lake Travis.
In June 2008, Benson was arrested in downtown Austin and charged with driving while intoxicated.
Benson still has to appear in court for his arrest last year in Austin, so this most recent arrest is not a good look for him. It’s equally bad for the Bengals,as a large question during the lockout is whether or not NFL commissioner Roger Goodell can apply the league’s conduct policy to players who are, technically, not employees of the league.
If Goodell is given this authority, he could suspend Benson, for his second arrest in a year. So how do the Bengals structure a contract offer, if they don’t know whether or not Benson will be suspended for the beginning of the season? Once the lockout ends, teams will only have 72 hours to negotiate exclusively with their own free agents, which isn’t enough time for Goodell to impose a penalty, nor enough time for the Bengals to make an informed decision.
Regardless, there is one thing that is for sure: Benson needs to leave Austin. Because when he is in his old stomping grounds, trouble is sure to follow.
"Choke" IS THE RIGHT WORD FOR THE US WOMENS SOCCER TEAM.
This was never more apparent than after dominating the first 20 min in offensive possessions having a one goal lead in the second half and again in extratime which seemed like an insurmountable challenge for the Japanese,they lost their aggression.They didnt play to win they played not to lose,a freightened team with burning tired legs waiting for time to run out.Time seems to never run out for the timid. If you dont finish off your opponent you leave the door open for chance, which came by way of a last minute corner kick by Japans Homare Sawa.But the US team still saved their ultimate choke job for the end.
Going into the penalty kicks, the U.S. seemed to have the advantage. They have the experienced and dangerous strikers, and more importantly they have one of the game's best goalkeepers manning the nets. They also had the history of never having missed a penalty kick in Women's World Cup play.They missed their first 3 shots two lame and badly aimed shots were blocked and the other sailed into the stands.
And while the Hope Solo blocked one shot, she should have had two. She got her hand on a shot to the lower left corner, but the ball powered through. If you are truly the best keeper in the world, then you need to stop that shot. "EPIC CHOKE". In soccer there are no coaches time outs or media timeouts for commercials these are well conditioned world class athletes and should be regarded as such and held to a world class standard just as men do.If your favored to win then you must do so or its a choke ,especially for any kind of "World Championship".
"I'm not sure," Wambach said when asked to explain all the blown leads and missed opportunities in her own TV interview. "I think the magnitude of all this can get the best of you."I don't know. Japan just kept coming and they never gave up."To me thats an admission of caving in under pressure.
The sadness at the Loss is moderated by wanting good things to happen to Japan in light of the recent events.We cant sugar coat it thogh it is what it is "A CHOKE JOB"
Friday, July 15, 2011
"Exercise is a must" : Oldest Bodybuilder Ernestine Shepherd
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| Oldest Bodybuilder Ernestine Shepherd |
The oldest female bodybuilder Ernestine Shepherd 71 said, exercise is a must for everybody."Everyone needs exercise in their life" .Shepherd is in better shape than most people, decades her junior.She spends her days running, lifting weights and working out every morning.Without it she also works as a certified personal trainer at her gym and is a role model not just for senior women everywhere, but for everyone of us .at 40 she was a ,”Bodybuilding champion Ernestine Shepherd shows us that ”being out of shape” as we age truly is merely an option.
She doesn't overdo it. Shepherd said she bench presses about 150 pounds, but her trainer is careful not to push her and cause an injury. "I have old things in my body," she said.
She had an inspiration. Shepherd's quest to become buff was launched alongside her sister, Mildred Blackwell.
But when Blackwell died in 1992, a year into the sisters' training, Shepherd vowed to continue on in her memory.
She gives back. Shepherd said she wants other people, especially those who are older, to know it's not too late to get healthy.
In addition to working as a personal trainer, Shepherd leads exercise classes for seniors at the Union Memorial United Methodist Church in Baltimore.
She had an inspiration. Shepherd's quest to become buff was launched alongside her sister, Mildred Blackwell. But when Blackwell died in 1992, a year into the sisters' training, Shepherd vowed to continue on in her memory.
She gives back. Shepherd said she wants other people, especially those who are older, to know it's not too late to get healthy. In addition to working as a personal trainer, Shepherd leads exercise classes for seniors at the Union Memorial United Methodist Church in Baltimore.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Lockout Key Issue No More Jamarcus Russell's: Rookie Salary Cap
A key issue in the negotiations of the NFL lockout has been reached. NFL players and owners have agreed in principle to a new rookie wage system, sources on both sides told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Rookie contracts were becoming ridiculous with the guaranteed money, Sam Bradford for example, his contract netted him $50 million in guarantees and $86 million overall. Jamarcus Russell signed a $61 million contract with $32 milllion guaranteed. NFL veterans and owners could not continue to let unproven players earn this kind of money.
In the expected deal; all first rounders would get four-year deals, plus the option year, under current proposals. That option could be executed by the team after the third or fourth year of the contract.
Sources told ESPN Analyst Chris Mortensen that the two sides expect to work late into Thursday night and return Friday morning to work on open issues that include workman’s compensation, extra right-of-first-refusals on this year’s free agent class, settlement on the television damages and the antitrust lawsuit and issues relating to commercial sponsorships.
Progress has been made in the NFL labor negotiations and the July 21st deadline of reaching an agreement is within reach. Owner’s realize they will lose $20,000,000 per week if any games are cancelled. There could be light at the end of the lockout tunnel, but no celebrations coming from me until the deal is finalized.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Wambach Lifts USA To A 3-1 Victory Over France
Wambach broke a tense tie in the 79th minute Wednesday with a monstrous header—what else?—off of a Lauren Cheney corner kick. Cheney delivered the ball perfectly to the far post, and the 5-foot-11 forward soared over the scrum, pushing the ball past French goalkeeper Berangere Sapowicz. Wambach let out a scream and did a sliding sprint into the corner, where she was mobbed by her teammates.
It was Wambach’s third goal of the tournament and 12th of her career, tying fellow American Michelle Akers for third on the all-time World Cup scoring list.
Alex Morgan added an insurance goal in the 82nd, the first for the World Cup rookie. When the final whistle sounded, the Americans rushed onto the field. Wambach found U.S. coach Pia Sundhage and gave her a bearhug as the pro-American crowd of 25,676 serenaded the team with chants of “U-S-A! U-S-A!”“Abby, she’s just the best,” Sundhage said. “I’m very happy to have her in our team. Great.”
Despite the loss, the World Cup was a resounding success for the French, who made their first appearance in the semifinals and qualified for next summer’s London Olympics.
The French didn’t stick around to watch the Americans celebrate—and the party is sure to be even bigger back home. A thrilling win over Brazil in the quarterfinals captivated fans back home, with Hollywood celebs, other pro athletes and folks who’d never watched a soccer game before jumping on the U.S. bandwagon. Ellen DeGeneres wished the team good luck on Twitter before the game, dozens in the Phoenix airport were glued to TVs and Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers tagged one of his tweets with “worldcupfinalherewecome.”
Though the Americans are two-time World Cup champions, they haven’t made the final since Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy and Brandi Chastain won it all in 1999. This American team will now play either Japan or Sweden in Sunday’s final in Frankfurt.
The Americans had only two days’ rest following the Brazil game, their quickest turnaround of the tournament, and there had been concern that fatigue or emotions might get the best of them. But Wambach, who has been playing with an Achilles’ tendon so sore it often keeps her out of practice, dismissed that idea.
And she sure didn’t look hobbled.
“In the end, we’re in the finals,” Wambach said, “and that’s all that matters.”
The U.S. was staked to an early lead by Cheney’s goal in the ninth minute. But with the silky smooth Louisa Necib calling the shots, France dominated for most of the game, finishing with a whopping 25-11 advantage in shots. They missed two great chances in the first half, with goalkeeper Hope Solo having to tip a Gaetane Thiney shot away in the 30th and Sonia Bompastor rattling the crossbar two minutes later.
Finally, in the 55th, France got its equalizer. Bompastor floated in a cross from about 30 yards and, with the dangerous Gaetane Thiney right in front of her, Solo had little opportunity to move. The ball flew right past her.
But just as they did Sunday against Brazil, the Americans got stronger and stronger as the game went on before Wambach came through. Morgan then put the game out of reach, showing why many believe she’s next big U.S. thing. Outracing four French defenders, Morgan sprinted up the left side and then stutter-stepped to throw Sapowicz off before taking her shot. There were still 10 minutes left, but the party was on.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Ex NFL Bengal Killed by California Deputy in Scuffle
David Lee "Deacon" Turner, 56, was shot and killed by a Kern County deputy.
As a student-athlete, Turner thrived, shredding defenses at Shafter High School, Bakersfield College and San Diego State University. But as an adult, after playing in the NFL from 1978 to 1980, he had trouble finding his place in civilian life.
Court records show an arrest history stretching back to 1986 for the former running back and kick return specialist. The most recent, on June 17, was for driving while his license was revoked because of a conviction for driving under the influence.
On Sunday, deputies were investigating reports of teenagers asking adults to buy alcohol and cigarettes. The deputies approached Turner as he left the store with his 19-year-old son and a 16-year-old juvenile whom authorities have not identified.
The deputies detained Turner while they investigated. According to reports from the sheriff's office, Turner initially complied with deputies but then decided to leave.
Deputies said a scuffle occurred when they tried to stop Turner. Deputy Aaron Nadal was hit on the back of the head with a bag holding two, 24-ounce cans of beer before Deputy Wesley Kraft drew his handgun and fired twice at Turner, authorities said.
Friends and family told the newspaper they have trouble believing authorities' account of the story. Coach Collins said, "The deputy must have provoked him." Nephew Kevin Turner called his uncle "the backbone of our family."
"He was a marvelous kid," Bakersfield College coach Gerry Collins told The Bakersfield Californian.
Sheriff Donny Youngblood said department investigators were getting tapes from video cameras at the store to see if the incident was recorded. He said the investigation won't be quick, and he will review the results. He said he has purposely not researched Turner's criminal background.
"I want to look at it with an open and objective mind," Youngblood said. "Having a record is a tiny piece of the puzzle, but not a significant piece."
He declined to comment about the investigation directly. The department issued a release saying Nadal was treated and released at a hospital. Officials have not described the nature of his injury.
Kraft is on administrative leave while sheriff's detectives investigate the shooting.
In 1979, Turner tied for the league lead in kick returns with 55. The same year he was second in rushing yards with 1,149.
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NFL LOCKOUT :ROOKIE WAGES BIGGEST STUMBLING BLOCK
NEW YORK (AP) — A rookie wage scale and free agency for veterans appear to be the biggest stumbling blocks to ending the NFL lockout.
Several people with knowledge of the talks tell The Associated Press that such key issues as splitting total revenues — the major reason for the dispute — the salary cap, fewer offseason workouts and the length of a new collective bargaining agreement are close to being completed.
The people spoke anonymously because details are supposed to remain private.
Owners and players are to meet again, beginning Tuesday, after two days of long negotiations last week. Lawyers from both sides are to meet Monday.
The sticky topics include limits on rookie salaries and signing bonuses. Another is the number of transition tags for free agents, with right of first refusal.
With training camps scheduled to open in less than two weeks for some teams, time is growing short to reach an agreement to end the nearly four-month lockout without a disruption to the preseason. With court-appointed mediator Arthur Boylan on vacation this week, the two sides plan to negotiate in New York, where last Friday talks were slowed by differences over the rookie wage scale and guidelines for unrestricted free agents.
NFL owners have long sought to restrict the huge bonuses and salaries paid to unproven rookies, particularly those selected high in the draft. Quarterback Sam Bradford, the 2010 top overall pick by St. Louis, signed a six-year, $78 million contract that included a record $50 million in guaranteed money.
The NFLPA insists that money diverted from the rookies go to veteran players; some also would go for retired players' benefits. The main disagreement right now is how deep into the first round the rookie wage scale would apply, perhaps eight picks, perhaps twice that many. Some owners also are seeking longer contracts for rookies.
In addition, the owners are pushing for more restrictions in free agency, which the players "vehemently oppose," one of the people familiar with the negotiations said.
"Maybe for one year there might be an extended right of first refusal as a compromise," the person said.
Would either side hold up a deal over that, especially with the possibility of lost exhibition games no longer remote? NFL revenues would be reduced by upward of $60 million for one weekend of canceled preseason games. The first full weekend of exhibition play is Aug. 11-15; the Hall of Fame game between the Chicago Bears and St. Louis Rams is Aug. 7 in Canton, Ohio.
Who pays how much to a so-called "legacy fund" to help retired players has become somewhat contentious. Originally, the funding was to be 50-50 between the owners and the players. There has been no agreement yet on that breakdown.
Whenever a deal is struck, it will be anywhere from six to 10 years. It also will include mechanisms for ending the CBA early, as happened with the 2006 agreement that the owners opted out of in 2008, leading to no salary cap in 2010 and, ultimately, to the lockout.
A topic on which there remains little disagreement is the salary cap. Some owners are not thrilled with a salary floor that requires teams spend up to 90 percent of the cap in cash on players' salaries each year, but that is not expected to be a significant hurdle.
Players would receive around 48 percent of all league revenues, which reached $9.3 billion last year, and the owners have dropped their demand for money off the top before splitting income with the players. There still will be some stadium credits for teams that recently financed new homes or are planning to do so.
An 18-game regular season still is favored by the owners, but has been set aside for now.
Reducing offseason workouts and minicamps, and the parameters for drug testing are close to being resolved and not seen as major roadblocks.Boylan has ordered the two sides to meet before him in Minneapolis on July 19. He also made it clear that both sides should continue their own sessions in the interim "in an effort to define and narrow the differences between their respective settlement positions."
He also ordered lawyers from both sides to be ready to meet with him on the evening of July 18 for an "in-person agenda-setting session" that presumably would set the stage for productive talks the following day.
The owners have a labor meeting scheduled for July 21 in Atlanta.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
12 NFL PLAYERS ARRESTED SINCE THE LOCKOUT
The 27-year-old Jones was jailed around 3 a.m. Sunday. Cincinnati media outlets reported documents filed in court accuse Jones of being disorderly and shouting profanities in a bar and trying to pull away as officers arrested him.
Jones denied the allegations in an interview with WCPO-TV after leaving jail
Since the NFL lockout began on March 12, 12 NFL players have been arrested. This is up from eight arrests during the same period in 2010. During the lockout, the longest period without the arrest of an NFL player is 17 days. lets take a look at the 12 arrests.
Alex Magee
May 9, 2011
The Tampa Bay defensive end was cited on charges of marijuana possession and driving with an expired tag. Police pulled over Magee's 2009 black Dodge Charger for having an expired tag, and upon inspection, they found a small amount of marijuana. Magee is the fourth Buccaneers employee arrested in the last two months, joining Aqib Talib (aggravated assault), pro scouting director Shelton Quarles (DUI) and assistant to the head coach Jay Kaiser (DUI).
Antwan Applewhite
May 6
The 25-year-old Chargers linebacker, a criminal justice major in college, was arrested on suspicion of DUI on May 6. The Chargers called the arrest "disappointing."
William Moore
April 19
The Falcons safety was charged with speeding, driving with a suspended license and failure to appear in court after being pulled over in Gwinnett County, Ga. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution reported that the charges stemmed from an unpaid speeding ticket that has now been paid.
Kenny Britt
April 12
The Titans wide receiver was arrested after he allegedly raced away from a police officer attempting to pull him over for speeding in his hometown of Bayonne, N.J. Britt, 22, faces charges of eluding the officer, hindering apprehension and obstructing governmental function.
Mike Vrabel
April 4
Two days before Vrabel appeared as a named plaintiff in the antitrust suit against the NFL, he made an unanticipated trip through the criminal justice system. The Kansas City linebacker was arrested for felony theft stemming from an incident at an Indiana casino. A law enforcement official said Vrabel was spotted taking bottles of alcohol away without paying for them, but Vrabel called the incident an "unfortunate misunderstanding."
Louis Murphy
April 3
The Raiders receiver was arrested for three misdemeanors, including possession of a drug without a prescription. The drug -- later identified as Viagra -- was allegedly in an unlabeled bottle found after police arrested Murphy for resisting arrest. The officer said Murphy told him he removed the label "because he did not want his girlfriend to know he had a prescription for it."
Aqib Talib
March 30
The Buccaneers cornerback was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in relation to a March incident in which he allegedly shot at his sister's boyfriend. His mother was also charged.
Jason Peters
March 25
The Eagles Pro Bowl tackle was arrested in Shreveport, La., for disturbing the peace and resisting arrest. Police allege Peters was blaring music from his vehicle in the downtown area.
Johnny Jolly
March 25
After being suspended for all of Green Bay's Super Bowl season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, Jolly was arrested for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. Police allegedly found 600 grams of codeine. Jolly was previously arrested in July 2008 for possession of at least 200 grams of the drug.
Bryan McCann
March 19
The Cowboys cornerback was charged with public intoxication. In a statement, McCann denied he was drunk at the time of his arrest
Mario Henderson
March 17
The Raiders offensive tackle was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, which was allegedly discovered after police pulled over his car for playing music too loudly. He was also cited for failure to wear a seat belt.
Chris Cook
March 12
The Vikings cornerback was arrested in his hometown of Lynchburg, Va., on suspicion of brandishing a gun during a fight. Cook says the incident was just a misunderstanding and that he only argued with a neighbor.
Vick Is Resigned By NIKE
NEW YORK (AP)—Nike re-signed Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick(notes) to an endorsement deal Friday, nearly four years after dropping him amid his legal troubles.
Nike, which signed Vick as a rookie in 2001, terminated his contract in August 2007 after he filed a plea agreement admitting his involvement in a dogfighting ring. Vick spent 21 months in prison.
Terms of the deal were not released.
“Michael acknowledges his past mistakes,” Nike said in a statement. “We do not condone those actions, but we support the positive changes he has made to better himself off the field.”
Vick was voted The Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year after missing two seasons and playing sparingly in 2009.
“Michael is committed to working with Nike and wants to utilize his platform as a professional athlete to have a positive impact on our youth,” said Andrew Stroth, the Chicago-based attorney who negotiated the deal for Vick.
Nike and Vick initially renewed their relationship in 2009, when the company announced it had “agreed to supply product” to the quarterback, who was not under contract. Nike has similar agreements with several athletes with whom they don’t have endorsement deals.
Vick signed a one-year contract with the Eagles in March, a few weeks after being designated as the team’s franchise player. He led the Eagles to a 10-6 record and the NFC East title after replacing an injured Kevin Kolb(notes) in Week 1.
Nike, which signed Vick as a rookie in 2001, terminated his contract in August 2007 after he filed a plea agreement admitting his involvement in a dogfighting ring. Vick spent 21 months in prison.
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Despite missing three games with an injury, Vick re-established himself as one of the most exciting players in the NFL. He set career highs with 3,018 yards passing, 21 touchdown passes, nine touchdowns rushing, a 62.6 completion percentage and a 100.2 passer rating.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Shaq Will Join The TNT Broadcast Team
This makes for an even more entertaining NBA season (considering their is an NBA season). The 19-year NBA veteran was known to be a shoe-in for a broadcast spot after his retirement and now he will potentially join the team of Ernie Johnson, Kenny “The Jet” Smith and Charles Barkley.
TNT will finally fill the fourth spot on their team after a rotating door of former player the entire season who didn’t seem to gel with the rest of the crew very well.
Maybe Shaq can sport a new nickname now since joining the broadcast team. The Big Exclusive?
Sunday, July 3, 2011
To NFL And NBA Players Either Manage Your Money or Else
It’s been almost four months since the NFL lockout began. Four months since NFL players got a paycheck. With those lavish lifestyles to finance some bank accounts are going to feel a pinch. House notes ,car notes, alimony payments, child support payments don't go away because there is a lockout.
And after hearing that the NBA owners and players are no where near close to an agreement, it might be awhile before those guys get a paycheck too.
Normally when working class people lose their job they know money is going to be tight and they have to figure out a way to manage their money with no income coming in. But athletes are not the average Joe.
Some make millions of dollars a year and they spend it on mansions, cars and women . It is their money and they can spend it on whatever they want. But with no money coming in right now I wonder if most of these athletes have finally learned how to manage and be smart with their money and avoid going broke.
Here's a list of casualties:
Latrell Sprewell, estimated career earnings: $50 million (Filed bankruptcy, 2007) Kenny Anderson, estimated career earnings: $60 million (Filed bankruptcy, 2005) Derrick Coleman, estimated career earnings: $87 million (Filed bankruptcy, 2010) Antione Walker, estimated career earnings: $110 million (Filed bankruptcy, 2010) Scottie Pippen, estimated career earnings: $120 million (Filed bankruptcy, 2003)Two years ago, Pablo S. Torre wrote an article for Sports Illustrated on How (and Why) Athletes Go Broke. In this article, Torre did some research and found out that: “1) by the time they have been retired for two years, 78% of former NFL players have gone bankrupt or are under financial stress because of joblessness or divorce; 2) within five years of retirement, an estimated 60% of former NBA players are broke.”
It’s kind of astonishing to hear that a person who makes millions of dollars a year would go broke but that’s what happens when athletes aren’t smart with their money. Even if you can afford it, do you really need ten cars in your driveway? Do you really need a 16 room, 15 ½ bathroom mansion when you’re the only person living in it?
African American players make up 79 percent of the NBA. And according to the Toronto Star 60 percent of NBA players are broke five years after they retire. I'll let you do the math.A majority of this could be avoided by education but most don't stay in school long enough to receive it.
Since the lockout started, I’ve heard stories of what NFL players are doing to save money. Like New York Jets safety Eric Smith.
The free agent, who has been in the league for six years, moved back in with his parents in Ohio. I know its tough for SOME men to go back to live with their parents. But with no money coming in you have to do what you have to do to keep money in your pockets.
Then there is the stories of some players who are still balling out of control despite not getting paid.
Like Eagles DeSean Jackson.
The arrogant wide receiver, that made $470,000 last year, spent $25,000 at a club and twitpic his receipt to impress whoever cares that he blows his money on liquor.
When I hear stories like that it doesn’t surprise me that 78 percent of NFL players go broke after retirement.
You have to be smart with your money no matter if you make $4 million a year, $400k a year or just $40,000 a year. Invest it. Save it. Just make better choices.
Drive one car. Live in one house.Have one wife or one girl friend. Wear a shirt more than once. Make extended family pay for their own dinner. Learn to say NO. Live the life of a retiree-once you've retired. Loan money, don't give it away.
Request a background check on your investment broker. Pay your taxes. Read the fine print. Don't start expensive habits- strip clubs, gambling, drugs, alcoholism,etc. Wear condoms...every time. Being frugal with your money may lead to less friends but if they are truly your friend they will understand.
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