The suspensions are rolling in pro sports today. First, Rajon Rondo gets suspended by the NBA, and now Bud Selig and Major League Baseball have decided that Detroit Tigers outfielder Demon Young should meet the same fate in the form of a seven-game “vacay.”
Monthly Archive: April 2012
Rajon Rondo to sit one game for bumping referee Marc Davis
As expected, Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended one game by the NBA league office for making physical contact with a ref. In Sundays first-round playoff game against the Atlanta Hawks, Rondo verbally challenged referee Marc Davis (for which he received a technical foul) before taking it an ill-advised step further and bumping …
Get well soon, Pooh
Saturday morning, I began my day with spry energy. I went out to grab some breakfast items to prepare in time for the game and took a moment to catch up with Stiletto Jill by phone. We ended our conversation just in time for tipoff of the Bulls vs. Sixers game, and I excitedly settled …
ELBOW GATE: Seven game suspension for Metta World Peace
According to David Aldridge, the NBA has handed Metta World Peace a seven game suspension, WITHOUT PAY, for his physical infraction against Oklahoma City Thunder guard, James Harden. The longer it took for them to make an announcement, the worse I thought it would be. Seven games is a lengthy punishment. Is it fair? I …
BABY MAKES FOUR: Chris and Jada Paul expecting a girl
In an exclusive to ESSENCE.com, Jada Paul revealed that she and husband Chris Paul are expecting a baby girl. Chris, Lil’ Chris and I are excited about the new addition to our family that is coming this summer,” confirmed Jada. “Lil’ Chris is already kissing my stomach and talking to his new sister. …













