Tribute video of Roy Jones greatest moments in his boxing career
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Roger Clemens to Retire
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Roger Clemens is ready to join the Houston Astros -- as a consultant.
Roger clemens
Clemens
In a sign that Clemens' pitching career could be over, his agent told the Astros on Wednesday that the seven-time Cy Young winner is set to start his personal-services contract with the team.
"He's moving toward retirement and leaving open the possibility of playing," agent Randy Hendricks said. "As Roger has stated several times, he's failed at retirement repeatedly."
Hendricks sent Astros owner Drayton McLane an e-mail informing him of the decision. This was the first time Hendricks formally told Houston that Clemens was ready to work off the field.
After playing in his annual charity golf tournament Wednesday, Clemens told Houston television station KRIV he doesn't consider this a big deal.
"I am going to be doing the same things I've always done, whether it kicks in now or kicks in five years from now, " Clemens said. "Again, it's great that it was part of the contract way back when, but for me it's great I get the opportunity to work with the kids and I get to be a part of an organization that I really love and that I have come to know, not only as a fan and a season-ticket holder, but as a player and now I get a chance to work with these guys."
McLane told KRIV the club will welcome Clemens when he's ready to become a consultant.
"Whenever Roger decides to retire we are looking forward to him taking part in his personal-services contract," McLane said. "We signed the contract four years ago. I have not gone over it. We'll have to evaluate it, but when Roger is ready to go, so are we."
It was not clear how Clemens would respond if the Yankees or Astros asked him to pitch next year.
The 45-year-old Clemens was 6-6 with a 4.18 ERA in 17 starts and one relief appearance for the New York Yankees. He rejoined the Yankees this season following three years with his hometown Astros.
Clemens was slowed by foot and elbow injuries this season, then hurt a hamstring and left in the third inning of his playoff start against Cleveland.
In 2006, Clemens worked with Astros prospects before he decided to pitch again in midseason. He joined the Yankees this June and received $17.4 million, a prorated portion of his $28 million salary.
Clemens is eighth on the career wins list with 354 and second with 4,672 strikeouts behind Nolan Ryan's 5,714.
His decision to start the personal-services contract was first reported by the Houston Chronicle on its Web site.
Roger clemens
Clemens
In a sign that Clemens' pitching career could be over, his agent told the Astros on Wednesday that the seven-time Cy Young winner is set to start his personal-services contract with the team.
"He's moving toward retirement and leaving open the possibility of playing," agent Randy Hendricks said. "As Roger has stated several times, he's failed at retirement repeatedly."
Hendricks sent Astros owner Drayton McLane an e-mail informing him of the decision. This was the first time Hendricks formally told Houston that Clemens was ready to work off the field.
After playing in his annual charity golf tournament Wednesday, Clemens told Houston television station KRIV he doesn't consider this a big deal.
"I am going to be doing the same things I've always done, whether it kicks in now or kicks in five years from now, " Clemens said. "Again, it's great that it was part of the contract way back when, but for me it's great I get the opportunity to work with the kids and I get to be a part of an organization that I really love and that I have come to know, not only as a fan and a season-ticket holder, but as a player and now I get a chance to work with these guys."
McLane told KRIV the club will welcome Clemens when he's ready to become a consultant.
"Whenever Roger decides to retire we are looking forward to him taking part in his personal-services contract," McLane said. "We signed the contract four years ago. I have not gone over it. We'll have to evaluate it, but when Roger is ready to go, so are we."
It was not clear how Clemens would respond if the Yankees or Astros asked him to pitch next year.
The 45-year-old Clemens was 6-6 with a 4.18 ERA in 17 starts and one relief appearance for the New York Yankees. He rejoined the Yankees this season following three years with his hometown Astros.
Clemens was slowed by foot and elbow injuries this season, then hurt a hamstring and left in the third inning of his playoff start against Cleveland.
In 2006, Clemens worked with Astros prospects before he decided to pitch again in midseason. He joined the Yankees this June and received $17.4 million, a prorated portion of his $28 million salary.
Clemens is eighth on the career wins list with 354 and second with 4,672 strikeouts behind Nolan Ryan's 5,714.
His decision to start the personal-services contract was first reported by the Houston Chronicle on its Web site.
Tennis Star Poisoned??
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) -- The International Tennis Federation is investigating allegations that Tommy Haas was poisoned before Germany's Davis Cup match against Russia.
Haas was forced out of his match against Mikhail Youzhny with a suspected stomach virus. Russia won both reverse singles matches on Sept. 23 to win the semifinal series 3-2 and reach the Davis Cup final.
We take this very seriously," ITF spokeswoman Barbara Travers said Wednesday. "The investigation starts today."
German teammate Alexander Waske said he was told by a Russian who manages numerous athletes that it was poisoning, not a virus. Waske didn't say who the manager was.
"He said as an aside, that it was bitter that Tommy Haas was poisoned," said Waske, who answered the man by saying that it was a virus. "Thereupon he said, 'No, they poisoned him."'
Haas said he will fly Thursday from Argentina to his home in the United States for a complete checkup. Germany team doctor Erich Rembeck had done a checkup and run blood tests while the player was sick, but said they were only for a virus.
"I'm shocked that something like that appears possible," said Haas, ranked 13th in the world. "When I think of how bad I felt, I can imagine it. I've been feeling weak for weeks."
Rembeck didn't rule out tampering with Haas' food or drinks. He said the German staff drew up meal plans, but the kitchen staff at the hotel prepared what ended up on the players' plates.
"I was the only one ever to order dessert or a Latte macchiato after dinner," Haas said. "If all this is true, since no one else got sick, that must have been when it happened."
Haas was forced out of his match against Mikhail Youzhny with a suspected stomach virus. Russia won both reverse singles matches on Sept. 23 to win the semifinal series 3-2 and reach the Davis Cup final.
We take this very seriously," ITF spokeswoman Barbara Travers said Wednesday. "The investigation starts today."
German teammate Alexander Waske said he was told by a Russian who manages numerous athletes that it was poisoning, not a virus. Waske didn't say who the manager was.
"He said as an aside, that it was bitter that Tommy Haas was poisoned," said Waske, who answered the man by saying that it was a virus. "Thereupon he said, 'No, they poisoned him."'
Haas said he will fly Thursday from Argentina to his home in the United States for a complete checkup. Germany team doctor Erich Rembeck had done a checkup and run blood tests while the player was sick, but said they were only for a virus.
"I'm shocked that something like that appears possible," said Haas, ranked 13th in the world. "When I think of how bad I felt, I can imagine it. I've been feeling weak for weeks."
Rembeck didn't rule out tampering with Haas' food or drinks. He said the German staff drew up meal plans, but the kitchen staff at the hotel prepared what ended up on the players' plates.
"I was the only one ever to order dessert or a Latte macchiato after dinner," Haas said. "If all this is true, since no one else got sick, that must have been when it happened."
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Earl Weaver and Goose Gossage(bad language)
Earl Weaver cusses out an ump after he gets thrown out of a game.
Goose rules. He reads the riot act to the NY press. Gossage should be in the HOF. The press hates him because he didn't kiss their butt, so they keep him out of where he belongs -- the HOF.
LEE ELIA TIRADE
On April 29, 1983, during Lee Elia's tenure as the Cubs' manager, the Cubs suffered a one-run home loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. After the game, he held a post-game press conference at which he lashed out in a profanity-laced tirade directed at the fans at Wrigley Field—which at that time featured only daytime games—for booing and heckling the team
Goose rules. He reads the riot act to the NY press. Gossage should be in the HOF. The press hates him because he didn't kiss their butt, so they keep him out of where he belongs -- the HOF.
LEE ELIA TIRADE
On April 29, 1983, during Lee Elia's tenure as the Cubs' manager, the Cubs suffered a one-run home loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. After the game, he held a post-game press conference at which he lashed out in a profanity-laced tirade directed at the fans at Wrigley Field—which at that time featured only daytime games—for booing and heckling the team
Pete Rose loves Aqua Velva
Pete Rose sings in what is definately the best Aqua Velva commercial ever
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Hockey Fights
This is the best fight in the NHL EVER
One punch knockout!!
These guys just keep throwing punches!!
One punch knockout!!
These guys just keep throwing punches!!
Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir at UFC 81
The UFC has officially announced that newly signed heavyweight, Brock Lesnar will be fighting former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Frank Mir in his UFC debut. The two will square off in the octagon at UFC 81 which is scheduled to take place on February 2nd, 2008 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada during the Superbowl weekend.
Brock Lesnar, who currently holds a professional MMA record of 1-0-0 will look to make a statement and prove all doubters wrong at UFC 81. Over the past several weeks, many have questioned Dana White’s decision to sign the former WWE star. However, White has stated on several instances that he believes that Lesnar’s wrestling credentials, combined with his strength and athleticism will make him a serious force in the UFC’s heavyweight division. Dana had mentioned in his press conference two weeks ago that he intends on testing Lesnar’s potential immediately. Frank Mir, a seasoned MMA veteran with a professional record of 10-3-0 will definitely look to test whether or not Lesnar is ready for the major leagues. In White’s opinion, this is going to be a very appealing fight.
“It’s an interesting matchup,” said UFC President Dana White. “Lesnar is a great wrestler, a good athlete, and this is definitely gonna be a big test for him. Frank Mir is a former world champion who is coming off a big win over Antoni Hardonk, and he’s looking to get his career back on track while Lesnar’s looking to walk into the UFC and prove what type of fighter he’s gonna be by trying to knock him off.”
Brock Lesnar, who currently holds a professional MMA record of 1-0-0 will look to make a statement and prove all doubters wrong at UFC 81. Over the past several weeks, many have questioned Dana White’s decision to sign the former WWE star. However, White has stated on several instances that he believes that Lesnar’s wrestling credentials, combined with his strength and athleticism will make him a serious force in the UFC’s heavyweight division. Dana had mentioned in his press conference two weeks ago that he intends on testing Lesnar’s potential immediately. Frank Mir, a seasoned MMA veteran with a professional record of 10-3-0 will definitely look to test whether or not Lesnar is ready for the major leagues. In White’s opinion, this is going to be a very appealing fight.
“It’s an interesting matchup,” said UFC President Dana White. “Lesnar is a great wrestler, a good athlete, and this is definitely gonna be a big test for him. Frank Mir is a former world champion who is coming off a big win over Antoni Hardonk, and he’s looking to get his career back on track while Lesnar’s looking to walk into the UFC and prove what type of fighter he’s gonna be by trying to knock him off.”
Monday, November 5, 2007
Crazy Tricks
Check out this crazy freestyle skiing video Featured In the 2006 Ski Dvd "ON'S'TOUCHE" a Film by Mystic Land Productions.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Get Metsmerized
Get Metsmerized by The 1986 World Champion New York Mets. The Super Bowl Shuffle of Baseball. Doc Gooden is can really spit those bars. Some of the worst rapping ever recorded but its a classic!!
John Chaney vs John Calipari
This almost turns into a wrestling match!!.. I got my money on Chaney beating that ass!
Phillip Wellman ejected
Mississippi Braves manager, Phillip Wellman ejected from the game Friday June 1. This is one of the more creative ways to get ejected from a game!!
Hal McRAE
Possibly the best post game rant by a coach ever. Coach Hal Mcrae of the Kansas City Royals goes nuts during a post game conference in 1993 after being asked a stupid question
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Runner Dies During Marathon Trials
NEW YORK -- Ryan Shay died during the U.S. men's Olympic marathon trials Saturday after collapsing about 5½ miles into the race. He was 28.
The death was confirmed after the race by New York Road Runners president Mary Wittenberg. She said he was taken to Lenox Hill Hospital.
Shay, of Flagstaff, Ariz., hit the ground near East 75th Street in Manhattan during the 26.2-mile qualifier for the Beijing Games.
Shay was a favorite going into the 2004 trials but was hampered by a hamstring strain and finished 23rd. He was third at this year's U.S. 25K championships. His wife, Alicia, also is a professional distance runner. They married in July.
"My thoughts and prayers just go out to them and their family," said winner Ryan Hall, who is good friends with Alicia. "It's a sad thing."
Shay, who was born in Michigan and graduated from Notre Dame, qualified for the trials at the 2006 Twin Cities Marathon.
"We ask you to join us in extending our very deepest condolences to Alicia, to Ryan's family and the Notre Dame running community," Wittenberg said. "It's certainly not the way we expected any part of the race to go."
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press
The death was confirmed after the race by New York Road Runners president Mary Wittenberg. She said he was taken to Lenox Hill Hospital.
Shay, of Flagstaff, Ariz., hit the ground near East 75th Street in Manhattan during the 26.2-mile qualifier for the Beijing Games.
Shay was a favorite going into the 2004 trials but was hampered by a hamstring strain and finished 23rd. He was third at this year's U.S. 25K championships. His wife, Alicia, also is a professional distance runner. They married in July.
"My thoughts and prayers just go out to them and their family," said winner Ryan Hall, who is good friends with Alicia. "It's a sad thing."
Shay, who was born in Michigan and graduated from Notre Dame, qualified for the trials at the 2006 Twin Cities Marathon.
"We ask you to join us in extending our very deepest condolences to Alicia, to Ryan's family and the Notre Dame running community," Wittenberg said. "It's certainly not the way we expected any part of the race to go."
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press
Some College Football Meltdowns!!
Coach Mike Gundy is upset after the win over Texas Tech. The only comments after the game are about what was in a newspaper about one of his quaterbacks.
UNLV Football Coach, Mike Sanford, acts like an idiot after a loss to the Iowa State Cyclones. He refuses to have his team leave the field, hoping for an overturn of a catch that was clearly out of bounds.
UNLV Football Coach, Mike Sanford, acts like an idiot after a loss to the Iowa State Cyclones. He refuses to have his team leave the field, hoping for an overturn of a catch that was clearly out of bounds.
NFL blowups
I thought id start this blog with all the great coaching blowups that we have seen over the years in the NFL. Theres nobody better to start it with than the king of the blowup, Jim Mora
Mora with the Saints
Mora with the Saints
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