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Deron Williams

After playing 12 games, with the Turkey Beskitas, PG Deron Williams’s jersey has been retired.  Williams, was the first NBA player to play overseas.  With the NBA lockout over, Williams is returning to states, to play with the New Jersey Nets, or should I say, the Brooklyn Nets.


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UCLA

Justin Combs, son of rap mogul Sean "P.Diddy" Combs, has committed to play football with UCLA, Combs plays cornerback.  It's been reported that Iowa, Illinois, Tennessee Tech and Wyoming were looking to recruit Combs as well.  Combs says, "I’m committed to UCLA, and I was silently committed to UCLA for a while, but now was the time.”

Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals lose their first game, with new head coach Dale Hunter (2-1,) to the St. Louis blues.  Former, head coach Bruce Bourdreau was fired on Monday, for reports of him, and star player Alex Oveckin not getting along.

Nate Robinson runs in Shaq's giant shoes -Funny

The Nick and JaVale Show -Nick goes Dunking (Nick Young and JaVale McGee)

Dwight Howard Impersonates Stan Van Gundy 5/31/09

It's A Boy

After just a couple moths of being married, Miami Heat power forward, Chris Bosh and wife Adrienne Bosh, are expecting their first child together.

We Back Full In Affect

After five long months of the NBA negotiating, they've reached a decision.  Yes people there will be season, the players are suppose to report to there teams December 9th.

Green Packers Player Arrested For Domestic Violence

Green Bay Packers linebacker, Eric Walden was arrested; for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend.  Walden will remain in custody, until his court date on Monday.  Walden has recorded 41 tackles this season thus far; and is a 4th year veteran.  The Packers are currently 11-0.

Are You From HERE? Kemba Walker

Mariners OutFielder Stabbed To Death

Seattle Mariners outfielder, Greg Halman was stabbed to death; in his Netherlands home.  Halman’s brother was taken into custody for questioning, but still no arrests are made yet.  Halman played 35 games, with the Mariners last season, with a hitting average of .230.  In 2007, Halman was on the gold-medal winning Dutch team, for the European Championship.

Shaq and Hoopz Married

They've been reports that former NBA player, Shaquille O'Neal and longtime girlfriend; Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander, wed over the weekend.

Rex Ryan tells a fan to "Shut the F#%$ up!"

Rey Ryan Fined

New York Jets football coach Rex Ryan, is going to be fined; for swearing at a fan after the Jets were defeated, by New England Patriots last Sunday.  They've been reports, that Ryan will be fined $100K; and this is not the first time he has been fined.  Ryan released a statement saying, “I was emotional, it was an emotional time, I obviously made a mistake. I was full of emotion and just popped off. Obviously, I know I represent the National Football League, I know I represent the Jets, and I know it was a mistake. I apologize for it."



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Arkansas Tight End Found Dead

TE Garrett Uekman, of Arkansas University was found dead, in his dorm.  Uekman was a freshman at Arkansas; and was only 19 years old.  They're still no reports, on the cause of death.

Basketball Trivia

What NBA team was the first to draft an African American player Chuck Cooper, in 1950?

    A.Boston Celtics

                                          B.Chicago Bulls
                                          C.New York Knicks
                                          D.Detriot Pistons

Man I Miss The NBA

With NBA season still in jeopardy, they've been reports that Miami Heats Dwayne Wade, and Boston Celtics Paul Pierce, are the next NBA players to play overseas.

Kevin Durant's 35th Hour, Episode 4: Horns Up

Hall of Famer Fighting Parkinson's Disease

Forrest Gregg, a former Green Bay Packer announced, that he has been diagnosed, with Parkinson's disease.  Gregg was a six-time All-Pro, and nine-time Pro Bowler, and he is was inducted, to the NFL Hall of fame. Currently, there is no cure for Parkinson's but; with diet, exercise, and physical therapy can delay the disease.  According to a neurologist, they say this disease may be related to numerous, concussions Gregg suffered during his playing career.

Let's Get In Shape

Each and every Friday with Tasha.

Shaq Uncut: Inside Shaq's Mega Mansion! (Speaks On Beef With Kobe Bryant...

Australian Open

Greg Chalmers wins his 2^nd, national title by defeating; the likes of Tiger Woods, and Geoff Ogilvy.  We all know, Woods has had a rough couple of years, but I will say that he is trying to make a come back; as Woods came in third in the Australian open. 

Goalball

 

Have you ever, heard of a sport called "Goalball?"  Goalball is a sport, designed for blind athletes.  It was founded in 1946, for veterans who are visually impaired; in World War 2.  Make sure you stay tuned; Daryl Walker is featured on the next Sports Diaries, to talk about playing Goalball in the Paralympics @ http://www.msladybee.com/


Here is some video of Goalball.

Beijing 2008 - SIXTY Seconds - Goalball Men 3rd Place SWE vs USA - Paral...

Coach K Still Breaking Records

Duke University basketball coach  Mike Krzyzewski also known as coach K is now tied with his mentor Bob Knight on the victories list of winning 902 games.  I'm kinda anxious to see this year what Duke will have to offer since they're a young team, they lost Nolan Smith, Kyle Singler, and Kyrie Irving to the NBA, but word on the street is you better watch out for Austin Rivers.

Penn State Loses

#12 Penn State falls, to #19 Nebraska (17-14.)  This is Penn States first loss, since the big scandal that ultimately, got former head Coach Joe Paterno fired. 

Your Fired

Penn State University has fired Coach Joe Paterno, for not telling authorities; about a child being raped by former assistant, Jerry Sandusky in 2002 in a shower at Penn States, campus.  Paterno, became the head coach of Penn State in 1966, he has won 2 national championships, and he is the all-time leader in postseason wins with 24 appearances.  Paterno says “Right now, I’m not the football coach, and that’s something I have to get used to.”  Tom Bradley, the assistant coach will coach Friday’s, game against Nebraska.

Ray Lewis

Baltimore Ravens, linebacker Ray Lewis was also fined, for an illegal helmet to helmet hit against Hines Ward, on Sunday's night win against the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Lewis said, "You can't stop playing defense the way defense has always been created to play."

Pittsburgh Steelers Safety Fined

Ryan Clark, Pittsburgh Steelers safety was fined $40,000, for an illegal against Ed Dickson, of the Baltimore Ravens.  This is not, Clark's first illegal hit this season; he was fined for hitting Patriots Rob Gronkowski.

Albert Haynesworth

Former, Patriots defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth, wasn't unemployed for a long a time; they’re reports, that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed Haynesworth.

Players Reject Stern's Offer

Albert Haynesworth

It's been reported, that the New England Patriots have released, defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth.  Haynesworth was named Defensive Player of the Year, with the Tennessee Titans, in 2008.  Haynesworth is most known, for signing a seven year $100 million contract, with the Washington Redskins.

Joe "Smokin" Frazier

Yesterday, I reported that boxer Joe Frazier; is in the late stages of liver cancer, and sadly I have to report that Frazier has passed away, at age 67.  Frazier’s, family released a statement saying, "We The Family of the 1964 Olympic Boxing Heavyweight Gold Medalist, Former Heavyweight Boxing Champion and International Boxing Hall of Fame Member Smokin' Joe Frazier, regrets to inform you of his passing. He transitioned from this life as "One of God's Men," on the eve of November 7, 2011at his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We thank you for your prayers for our Father and vast outpouring of love and support."

In Flacco We Trust

Joe Flacco, QB of the Baltimore Ravens saves the day, as he threw a 26 yard touchdown pass, with only eight seconds left to the game, to help defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers yet again; (20-23.)  The Ravens are now 6-2.

Boxing Legend Fighting Liver Cancer

Joe Frazier, a former heavy weight boxing champ; has announced that he is in an advance stage, of liver cancer.  Frazier is most recognized, for his legendary matches against, boxer Muhammad Ali.  One in particular, was in 1975 which is most known as "Thrilla in Manilla."

Don't Hold Your Breath

It's been reported, that boxer Manny Pacquiao has accepted; Floyd Mayweather challenge.  It’s slated to take place on May 5^th, hopefully.

Ex Nascar Driver Arrested On Drug Charges

 

 

Jeremy Mayfield, former NASCAR driver was arrested, and charged with possession of drugs.  It's been reported, that Mayfield was charged for possession, of 1.5 grams of meth.  After failing numerous drug tests, Mayfield was barred from NASCAR in 2009. 

Bubba Smith

It's been reported, that Former NFL player Bubba Smith; died of acute drug intoxication, on August 3rd.  It was said, that Smith had heart disease, and an enlarged heart.  Smith, was drafted in the NFL in 1967, he played for the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders, and the Houston Texans.

DeSean Jackson

After hearing this story, I'm now a DeSean Jackson fan.  DeSean Jackson, wide receiver of the Philadelphia Eagles; held a writing competition, and choose a family that was in need of help; by taking the family on a shopping spree.



Julian Elderman

Julian Elderman, wide receiver for New England Patriots; can't keep his hands to himself.  It's been reported, that he's been charged with indecent assault; for allegedly going underneath, a woman's costume.  What is that you ask; it’s when any person, who has indecent contact with another, or takes indecent liberties with a person without; his or her consent is guilty of indecent assault and it's a sex crime.