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FOX’s “GLEE” Sings The National Anthem For Game 3 World Series
Posted on 01. Nov, 2009 by CSS.
The cast of FOX’s musical smash Glee performed our National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” before Game 3 of the World Series — New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies — at Citizen’s Bank Park in The City of Brotherly Love on Halloween night.
Series star Amber Riley (”Mercedes”) belted out the lead, while the rest of the kids contributed background vocals. Great job, guys!
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New Excerpt From Andre Agassi’s Book Hits The Internet, Agassi Lied To Tennis Officials About Crystal Meth Use
Posted on 28. Oct, 2009 by CSS.
Andre Agassi’s upcoming autobiography, Open, available Nov. 9, contains the revelation that the eight-time Grand Slam champion used crystal meth in 1997 and lied to tennis authorities when he failed a drug test.
According to an excerpt of the autobiography posted online Tuesday, the eight-time Grand Slam champion writes that he sent a letter to the ATP tour to explain the positive test, saying he accidentally drank from a soda spiked with meth by his assistant “Slim.”
“Then I come to the central lie of the letter. I say that recently I drank accidentally from one of Slim’s spiked sodas, unwittingly ingesting his drugs. I ask for understanding and leniency and hastily sign it: Sincerely,” Agassi writes. “I feel ashamed, of course. I promise myself that this lie is the end of it. The ATP reviewed the case — and threw it out.”
In reality it was “Slim” who introduced the now-retired Agassi to the substance, dumping a small pile of powder on the coffee table, which both snorted:
“I snort some. I ease back on the couch and consider the Rubicon I’ve just crossed,” Agassi writes. “There is a moment of regret, followed by vast sadness. Then comes a tidal wave of euphoria that sweeps away every negative thought in my head. I’ve never felt so alive, so hopeful — and I’ve never felt such energy.”
“I’m seized by a desperate desire to clean. I go tearing around my house, cleaning it from top to bottom. I dust the furniture. I scour the tub. I make the beds.”
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Andre Agassi Crystal Meth Confessions In Autobiography ‘OPEN’
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by CSS.
From the confines of a page-turning autobiography premiering next month, tennis legend Andre Agassi will reveal that he used crystal meth during his tennis career, according to a publicist for Knopf Publishing House, a division of Random House.
In Open, available Nov. 9, the eight-time Grand Slam champion admits using the illegal drug just before his marriage to former model Brooke Shields in 1997.
The admission will appear in excerpts of the book that are scheduled to appear in Sports Illustrated and PEOPLE later this week.
“Those excerpts contain revelations about Andre’s use of crystal meth when he was a tennis player,” said Paul Bogaards, director of media relations at Knopf.
The information was first made public this morning on the Twitter page of Sports Illustrated writer Richard Deitsch.
“FYI: There’s an off-the-charts book excerpt from Andre Agassi in the forthcoming SI: He admits to taking crystal meth during his career,” said the message, posted at 10:36 a.m. It was shortly after deleted.
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Jay-Z & Alicia Keys Singing World Series ‘Empire State Of Mind’
Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by CSS.
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys are set to perform their hit anthem “Empire State of Mind” as the New York Yankees take on defending World Series champs, the Philadelphia Phillies, in Game 1 of the 2009 World Series in Bronx, NY on Wednesday night.
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Jennifer Lopez And Kim Kardashian Hang Out Together At Saints/Dolphins Game
Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by CSS.
Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez showed their team spirit as they watched the New Orleans Saints take on the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
Kim’s boyfriend, Reggie Bush, plays for the Saints, while Jennifer and hubby Marc own a stake in the Dolphins. The brunette star posted some pics from the game on her Twitter, with a caption that read: “At the Saints-Dolphins game with the stunning Jennifer Lopez!!!”
This morning Kim added a new twit pic of the two at a Liv Nightclub- where JLo apparently debuted her new single, Fresh Out The Oven.
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Sports Caster Bob Griese Makes Racial Comment Directed Towards NASCAR Driver Juan Pablo Montoya
Posted on 25. Oct, 2009 by CSS.
Bob Griese had something of a senior moment today during today’s Ohio State – Minnesota college football game that was broadcast on ESPN when he made a somewhat racist comment about NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya (who isn’t even Mexican – he’s in fact Columbian):
Chris Spielman (during a promo for the Martinsville NASCAR event): “Where’s Montoya?”
Bob Griese: “He’s out having a taco.”
Griese apologized later in the game, saying “Juan Pablo Montoya is one of the best drivers in NASCAR. I just want to apologize for the comment I made earlier in the ballgame.”
He later apologized again for his out of bounds NASCAR comment during the Florida – Mississippi State game, saying “Earlier today on our game I made an offensive comment regarding Juan Pablo Montoya as part of a NASCAR promo. It was regrettable and I should not have said it. I really enjoy NASCAR and I follow it closely and would like to take this opportunity to apologize to Juan, NASCAR and everyone else who heard my comment.”
Do you think Griese should be reprimanded, or is this getting blown out of proportion?
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Fergie Part Owner Miami Dolphins
Posted on 14. Oct, 2009 by CSS.
Conservative windbag Rush Limbaugh may be running into some stiff resistance in his bid to become a co-owner in the St. Louis Rams franchise, but Fergie is faced no qualms in her quest to bite off a piece of the Miami Dolphins. On Tuesday, NFL owners approved the Black Eyed Peas star as the latest celebrity minority investor in the football franchise, SportingNews.com has learned.
Fergie joins fellow Dolphin part-owners Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, and Venus and Serena Williams.
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Hank Baskett Joins Indianapolis Colts
Posted on 19. Sep, 2009 by CSS.
Just two days after being dropped from the Philadelphia Eagles, Kendra Wilkinson’s wide receiver husband has reportedly found a new home with the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts.
Hank Baskett, who was cut from the Eagles’ 53-man roster on Tuesday to make room for controversial quarterback Michael Vick, is expected to sign a new contract with the Colts on Thursday, Kendra claims.
Hank joined Peyton Manning and the rest of his new teammates for practice yesterday.
“This is a great opportunity for Hank to be playing for the Colts. Peyton Manning is one of the best — if not the best — quarterbacks in the league, and I’m excited to see my baby kick some ass!” Kendra told E! Online Friday. “So proud of Hank for staying strong and positive.”
The mama-to-be couldn’t be happier about the move to Indianapolis.
Hank and Kendra are expecting their first child — a son named Hank IV — around Christmas.
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Philadelphia Eagles Cut Hank Baskett To Make Room For Michael Vick
Posted on 16. Sep, 2009 by CSS.
Kendra Wilkinson’s NFL star husband just joined the mass of unemployed Americans. On Tuesday, The Philadelphia Eagles released wide receiver Hank Baskett to accommodate quarterback Michael Vick, who was removed from the exempt list and added him to the 53-man roster, Philly.com reports.
The embattled former Falcons quarterback has not played during an NFL regular-season since December 31, 2006, when he began serving 19 months in a federal prison after pleading guilty to federal charges stemming from a dog-fighting operation conducted at a house he owned in Surry County, Virginia.
Baskett originally joined the Eagles as a rookie free agent in 2006. Over his four year career, the 27-year-old recorded 72 receptions for 1,052 yards and six touchdowns.
“I’m not speaking about it yet,” said Baskett when reached by phone this afternoon.
Hank and Kendra are expecting their first child together — a son who they’ll call Hank IV — in December.
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Caster Semenya Suicide Watch
Posted on 16. Sep, 2009 by CSS.
Caster Semenya, the champion South African runner who learned she is a hermaphrodite earlier this month, is reportedly on suicide watch.
Semenya was forced to undergo gender testing after questions arose about her muscular build and deep voice following her 800-meter win at the World Championships last month. The leaked details of the probe by the International Association of Athletics Federations showed the 800-meter champ had male and female sex organs and no uterus.
Psychologists are caring for the 18-year-old, who has been receiving “trauma counseling” since learning the test results, a South African newspaper has learned.
“She is like a raped person. She is afraid of herself and does not want anyone near her. If she commits suicide, it will be on all our heads. The best we can do is protect her and look out for her during this trying time,” Butana Komphela, chairman of South Africa’s sports committee said Tuesday.
