Congratulations are in order for New Orleans Hornet PG Chris Paul and his pretty bride-to-be, Ms. Jada Crawley. The TheYBF reports that Paul proposed to his long-time love and she said yes!
Photo: TheYBF
The couple have one son, Christopher II.
In related news, the NBA finalized a deal today to purchase the Hornets.
What will CP3’s future hold now? Who know, but at least we know it will hold love and family.
To say that Cam Newton (no introduction necessary,) is college football’s story of the year is an understatement. Yes, a very deserving and talented team had their hearts broken into a zillion pieces with a devastating loss (sorry, Boise State,) but all stories Newton have captivated our hearts, minds, and Twitter time lines.
Saturday, the 6’6″, 250 pound “starruh” QB of the Auburn Tigers, led his team to their first ever birth in a BCS national title game with a 56-17 route of the Steve Spurrier-coached South Carolina Gamecocks. By doing so, Newton essentially guaranteed his place in football lore, etched his name on the Heisman Trophy, and sealed his future in the National Football League.
The Lady has an affinity for salt and pepper facial hair and there are few men who do this most-distinguished look justice as does Mr. Julius Winfield Erving II.
Salt and Pepper's Finest
In his prime, Dr. J, the Pisces, the native New Yorker, was undeniably talented. He played his college years at UMASS and began his professional career in the ABA (he was arguably that leagues brightest star.) Erving was an integral part of the ABA’s merger with the NBA, where he went on to play for the Philadelphia 76er’s. During his career, he was one who literally changed the game of basketball. His finesse and flash, his skill level and innovation, all contributed to a new excitement and style of play.
His accomplishments? Where do I begin? Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee, member of the NBA’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NBA Champion, NBA MVP, NBA All-Star (11 times,) NBA All-Star MVP (twice,) ABA Champion (twice,) ABA MVP (twice,) and ABA co-MVP. The list really does go on, but you get the gist.
My position on the subject of Ines Sainz and her locker room experience with the NY Jets was torn.
A woman who covers sports is often challenged on her knowledge and depth of understanding of ANY game, its rules, and the people who play or manage it. In many aspects of our lives, we are practically forced to prove our worth, or demonstrate that we can hang with the big dogs. Those big dogs are usually men, and let’s face it; they sometimes find joy and amusement at the expense of the women around them.
Gentleman, no offense, but I like to think it feeds your ego.
Bullying or domination operates this same way; build yourself up at the expense of another person’s feelings or esteem. Women are guilty of this as well. I suspect this as a reason why Ms. Sainz caught so much flack from us too. The degree to which we, as women, undermine one another is unmatched. Our level of inner-gender competition can be greater than any Super Bowl, NBA Final, or World Series put together.
“Yeah, I told him I’d sacrifice playing tonight so he’d get some time…” – Gilbert Arenas, Washington Wizards
Athletes are selfish, you say?
Arenas was referring to his teammate, Nick Young, who obviously wasn’t getting the run he would have liked. Albeit ill-advised, it seemed like a nice gesture to me. I’m sure its not the first time this has been done, in any sport. The camaraderie shared amongst pro athletes is one of the most sacred things they have to hold on to.
TruthAboutIt.Net got more of the scoop here.
The Los Angeles Vikings?
6 December, 2010
by Rob
For NFL teams that could end up relocating to Los Angeles, it seems we can toss the Minnesota Vikings into the mix. While I believe LA will actually get a team, I don’t believe the Minnesota franchise would become the golden child to fulfill that prophecy. I mean, the Los Angeles Vikings? Really?
Any team in the division formerly known as the NFC Central (yes, I still refer to it as such,) is too firmly entrenched in storied history to be uprooted to a city of sun, frolic, and fickle like LA. Those teams are of the old “black and blue” division. They’re supposed to play in the cold. Money talks though, so never say never.
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