Detroit Lions bring Reggie Bush into the fold
Reggie Bush has agreed to a four-year contract with the Detroit Lions.
The seven-year pro, who just turned 28, will join the Lions after spending last season with the Miami Dolphins.
Lorenzen Wright 911 call released, reveals gun shots heard
Lorenzen Wright 911 audio tape made public
Lorenzen Wright was murdered in the summer of 2010 and the case is still unsolved, but his mother, Deborah Marion, refuses to allow the memory of her son to be forgotten without justice being served.
Last week, Ms. Marion authorized the release of the 911 audio in which an emergency dispatcher shared with someone in the room that she heard what sounded like gunshots.
WR Ramses Barden does ballet inspired fashion spread
Ramses Barden featured in ballet-inpired photo spread
NFL wide receiver Ramses Barden joined New York City Ballet dancer, Faye Arthurs, for a fashion shoot, showcasing designer shoes.
Barden displayed his very impressive physique in a supporting role to Ms. Arthurs as she donned custom dance shoes from Christian Louboutin and others.
Steve McNair’s widow unloads family mansion
Steve McNair’s widow sells she shared with the slain NFL player
Perhaps Steve McNair’s widow, Mechelle McNair, can gain another piece of closure since the 2009 death of the former NFL, All-Pro quarterback.
Mechelle sold the family’s 13,700 square-foot-home for $1.7 million.
The mansion, which has 26 rooms, is located in the Green Hills section of Nashville, Tennessee.
Mechelle, whose first name is actually Jonula, has spent the past couple of years negotiating in probate court for the benefit of her children.
Allen Iverson got game ready listening to Michael Jackson
Allen Iverson talks NBA and Michael Jackson with Reebok
In 2001, Allen Iverson signed a lifetime shoe deal with Reebok. Recently, Reebok announced the reissue two versions of his shoes, the “Question” and the “Answer IV.”
The shoes, given a makeover with Georgetown University colorways, were released last week, Friday.
In conjunction with that release, Reebok sat down with A.I. to discuss, of course, the NBA and up and coming collegiate talent, and in an interesting twist, we learn that the late Michael Jackson was influential in many of those beat downs Iverson gave out on the court.
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POSTER CHILD: DeAndre Jordan dunks real hard on Brandon Knight
DeAndre Jordan dunks on Brandon Knight, lays him out to rest
DeAndre Jordan, of Los Angeles Clippers fame, put an exclamation point on his season by dunking (slam dunking, to be exact) on Detroit Pistons guard, Brandon Knight.
Robert Swift holding his foreclosed home hostage from new owner
Robert Swift refuses to leave foreclosed, sold home
Remember Robert Swift?
He played center for the Seattle SuperSonics (now the OKC Thunder) after being selected as their first pick in the 2004 NBA draft.
Well, the former big man has slyly given the middle finger to his competition. The only problem is, he’s the one losing.
Swift’s Seattle, Washington home was foreclosed in 2012 and a new owner picked it up in January for almost half the price Swift paid.
BALLERTAINMENT BIRTHDAY: Happy 50th, Charles Barkley!
Charles Barkley celebrates his 50th birthday
Charles Barkley is 50 years-old today.
Barkley, an Alabama native, who attended Auburn University, is a Hall of Fame NBA player, who was drafted first round by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1984. During his career, he also played for the Phoenix Suns and ended his career as a Houston Rocket months after suffering an injury.
