Meshach Taylor, 67, Film and TV Actor

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Two Separate Incidents Marred the EBT Awards Weekend

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Not surprising, were there any violence at other shows this year? Oh wait, it happens at these awards; it happened at other related awards like the 'defunct' Source Awards a lot of times.

Cut back on award shows and this shit wouldn't happen.

No Wonder Ghana Couldn't Make it Through the 'Group of Death'...

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Sepp Blatter, the ball is now in your court. Also Asamoah Gyan was also suspended because of lack of pay from the team.

"I Did it for the Attention of the Troops"-Amy Adams on Giving Up a First Class Seat to US Soldier

 

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Not a publicity stunt! Also being raised by a military family also helps (please, do research on her).

 



Miss Delaware America 'Too Old' By Just Two Months; Stripped of Her Crown

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The age range was between 17 and 24. Not forget about that.

On the other hand, this is the Miss America organization, the prestigious pageant for young women in America. Not affiliated with Donald Trump's pageants. Do some research.

(Escape to) Victory Remake!?

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Sounds interesting. At least it isn't Michael Bay!

Footnote: the article says it will be cinematically released by Warner, though no word Paramount will have some involvement as they (Paramount) was the original cinematic distributor. Warner got the property simply because of the involvement of the LORIMAR studios of this film.

The Suarez Verdict and a Little Short Take.

Yes guys, Luis Suarez got a punishment that is very shocking to all of us: a four month ban after his bite earlier this week on Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini (as pictured here). Four months, really?

I still think he should've gotten more. That won't do it. He might do it again. Somebody talk to him before it happens again! Also, the Uruguayan team is threatening a boycott of their match this weekend against Colombia in the round of 16. I wonder if they can coexist without Suarez, we'll see.

Husband of TV Model Dead of 'Apparent Suicide'...Or is it?

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Very suspicious here. Wonder if she kept a gun in her 'numbered' briefcase?

Friday Jukebox 6.27.14

To pay tribute to the so-called "King of Pop" on his death five years ago (this past Wednesday), I must play something that you all should like. First heard this on Music Choice Electronica, circa 2002, and it contains the voices of the pedophile freak himself. Scanty Sandwich "Jacko on Acid (got another name because of the PC patrol)" was released in 2000.

CFL 2014 Begins Tonight; Redblacks Begin Inaugural Season Next Thursday

The CFL season is back this weekend!

Much needed news for all gridiron fans after the league faced a lot of labor issues. Thank goodness they don't need a lockout.

Last year was the inaugural year for the Bombers at Investors Group Field (pictured), and despite missing the playoffs, they needed a new place that is state of the art in this day and age. The Bombers will host the Alouettes tonight. Investors Group Field will be among the venues for next year's FIFA World Cup for Women as Canada will be the host nation.

The defending Grey Cup champions begin their 2014 season on Sunday as the Roughriders travel to Commonwealth to take on the Eskimos.

One more thing, the new Ottawa Redblacks will kick off their season in Winnipeg next Thursday. Good to see football back in Ottawa. Every game is on TSN exclusively in Canada with some games on TV here in the states.

The Suarez Bite from Tuesday: How it Should Be Handled (In My Opinion).

In case you haven't heard, Luis Suarez is up for a FIFA hearing after his bite on Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini, leaving bite marks on Chiellini's left shoulder (as pictured here). This followed a takedown via armbar. The ban that Suarez is facing could be up to two years or 24 matches. Suarez has done this before, twice at the club level. Now it's about time to hand him down some stipulations.

My take on this and how it should work (in my opinion):

• Suarez should at least get a two year ban.
• Suarez must complete counseling.
• Suarez must undergo an HIV test.
• Chiellini must undergo an HIV test.
• Suarez must undergo various WADA testing.
• If Suarez tests positive for HIV, would want a lifetime ban.
• If Chiellini has HIV or rabies, Italian football federation has a right to file criminal charges to local law enforcement, resulting in Suarez's arrest and jail time.
• Failure should result in some stiff penalties including ban of the Uruguayan football federation from all FIFA events (men and women) for at least a year. And if all else fails, FIFA shall pull their license.

Also the officiating crew working the match should be suspended for a year from officiating any FIFA events. Or even better, pull their FIFA licenses. All of not giving Suarez an instant red. The head official of FIFA must go as well.

And if Suarez plays his next match during this year's World Cup for Men (Colombia is Uruguay's next opponent this weekend in the round of 16), urging the Colombian federation that if it happens, a boycott and walkover must ensue.

All of this to fix the problems of football. For the good of the game.

Eli Wallach, 98

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NBA TV's Rick Fox Splits from His Actress Girlfriend.

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Didn't see it coming.

Was the Ejection of a Pit Bull Attack Victim From a Jackson Fast Food Restaurant...a Hoax?

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Embezzlement? As Bob Cole would say, "what is going on?"

The Force Came Down on Hope Solo.

Arrested for assault.

Jerramy Stevens must be a bad influence.

The Championships, Wimbledon 2014 Begins Monday!

All England is back for business for the Championships starting Monday! The only grand slam played on grass. Although defending women's singles champion Marion Bartoli won't defend the title (she retired shortly after her win after a critic made comments regarding looks), Andy Murray will defend his men's singles title there. Murray became the first Brit since Virginia Wade in 1977 to win at All England in singles competition (in general). It was also Murray's second grand slam. Will he repeat?

Notable first round singles matches of interest
GENTLEMEN
(1) Novak Djokovic v Andrey Golubev
(2) Rafa Nadal v Martin Klizan
(3) Andy Murray v David Goffin
(4) Roger Federer v Paolo Lorenzi
(5) Stan Wawrinka v Joao Sousa
(6) Tomas Berdych v Victor Hanescu
(7) David Ferrer v Pablo Carreno Busta
(8) Milos Raonic v Matthew Ebden
(9) John Isner v Daniel Smethurst
(10) Kei Nishikori v Kenny de Schepper
(11) Grigor Dimitrov v Ryan Harrison
(12) Ernests Gulbis v Jurgen Zopp
(13) Richard Gasquet v James Duckworth
(14) Jo Wilfried Tsonga v Jurgen Melzer
(15) Jerzy Janowicz v Somdev Devvarman
(16) Fabio Fognini v Alex Kuznetsov
(17) Mikhail Youzhny v James Ward
(18) Fernando Verdasco v Marinko Matosevic
(20) Kevin Anderson v Aljaz Bedene
(21) Alex Dolgopolov v Samuel Groth
(22) Philipp Kohlschreiber v Igor Sijsling
(23) Tommy Robredo v Lukas Lacko
(24) Gael Monfils v Malek Jaziri
(25) Andreas Seppi v Leonardo Mayer
(26) Marin Cilic v Paul Henri Mathieu
(27) Roberto Bautista Agut v Steve Johnson
(29) Ivo Karlovic v Frank Dancevic
(30) Marcel Granollers v Nicolas Mahut
(31) Vasek Pospisil v Robin Haase
(32) Dmitry Tursonov v Denis Istomin
Lleyton Hewitt v Michal Przyieszny
Gilles Simon v Konstantin Kravchuk
Radek Stepanek v Pablo Cuevas
Julien Benneteau v Gilles Muller
Sam Querrey v Bradley Klahn
Sergiy Stakhovsky v Carlos Berlocq
Jeremy Chardy v Daniel Cox
Bernard Tomic v Evgeny Donskoy
Jack Sock v Pierre Hugues Herbert
Donald Young v Benjamin Becker
Edouard Roger Vasselin v Filippo Volandri
Benoit Paire v Lukas Rosol
Dustin Brown v Marcos Baghdatis
Andrey Kuznetsov v Daniel Evans
Adrian Mannarino v Pere Riba
Nick Kyrgios v Stephane Robert

LADIES
(1) Serena Williams v Anna Tatishvili
(2) Na Li v Paula Kania
(3) Simona Halep v Teliana Pereira
(4) Agnieszka Radwanska v Andreea Mitu
(5) Maria Sharapova v Samantha Murray
(6) Petra Kvitova v Andrea Hlavackova
(7) Jelena Jankovic v Kaia Kanepi
(8) Victoria Azarenka v Mirjana Lucic Baroni
(9) Angelique Kerber v Urszula Radwanska
(10) Dominika Cibulkova v Aleksandra Wozniak
(11) Ana Ivanovic v Francesca Schiavone
(12) Flavia Pennetta v Jana Cepelova
(13) Eugenie Bouchard v Daniela Hantuchova
(14) Sara Errani v Caroline Garcia
(15) Carla Suarez Navarro v Shuai Zhang
(16) Caroline Wozniacki v Shahar Peer
(17) Sam Stosur v Yanina Wickmayer
(18) Sloane Stephens v Maria Kirilenko
(19) Sabine Lisicki v Julia Glushko
(20) Andrea Petkovic v Katarzyna Piter
(21) Roberta Vinci v Donna Vekic
(22) Ekaterina Makarova v Kimiko Date Krumm
(23) Lucie Safarova v Julia Goerges
(24) Kirsten Flipkens v Tamira Paszek
(25) Alize Cornet v Anna Schmiedlova
(26) Anastasiya Pavlyuchenkova v Alison Riske
(27) Garbine Muguruza v Coco Vandeweghe
(28) Svetlana Kuznetsova v Michelle Larcer de Brito
(29) Sorana Cirstea v Victoria Duval
(30) Venus Williams v Maria Teresa Torro Flor
(31) Klara Koukalova v Taylor Townsend
(32) Elena Vesnina v Patricia Mayr Achleitner
Vera Zvonareva v Tara Moore
Tsvetana Pironkova v Varvara Lepchenko
Heather Watson v Ajla Tomljanovic
Christina McHale v Chanelle Scheepers
Monica Puig v Madison Keys
Bojana Jovanovski v Johanna Larsson
Karin Knapp v Karolina Pliskova
Casey Dellacqua v Anett Kontaveit
Silvia Soler Espinosa v Olga Govortsova
Alexandra Cadantu v Camila Giorgi
Mona Barthel v Romina Oprandi
Virginie Razzano v Irina Camelia Begu
Johanna Konta v Shuai Peng
Barbora Zahlavova Strycova v Alla Kudryatseva
Misaki Doi v Elina Svitolina
Kristina Mladenovic v Zarina Diyas
Vania King v Yvonne Meusburger
Lauren Davis v Alisa Kleybanova
Yaroslava Shvedova v Kristyna Pliskova

Radio Wimbledon is back for the next two weeks! Follow the action on the Wimbledon website. Here in the states, it's on ESPN networks exclusively and DIRECTV mix channel (I think for this week only).

Flashback: Jean Kasem's Press Conference, on Casey's Last Weeks on Earth

Remember what Jean Kasem said three weeks ago in this press conference?

The dislikes outnumbered the likes on one copy of this press conference. We all know she hates scientology (Kerri is a 'scientologist') and scientology is very stupid. Hence why Casey didn't want Kerri around him.

Let the man rest in peace.

GLORY Comes to PPV Saturday Night: Three Title Fights, Including the One Night Middleweight Championship Tournament

 

 

It is here! GLORY's first pay per view event on Saturday night! That's right! Kickboxing on pay per view from the worldwide leader in kickboxing--GLORY.

 

The best fight card anywhere in combat sports this weekend begins on SPIKE here in the states. Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipovic will take on Jarrell Miller, and Andy Ristie will also be in action in the preliminary card.

 

On the pay per view card, three title fights will be featured. Rico Verhoven takes on Daniel Ghita for the heavyweight title, while Marc de Bonte will defend his welterweight title against Joseph Valtellini. However, it is the eight man middleweight championship tournament that will be the headliner. Eight fighters, including veterans Wayne Barrett and Melvin Manhoef--will be a part of that one night grand prix to become GLORY's middleweight champion.

 

LIVE on pay per view on Saturday night. Support kickboxing that isn't K-1.

Friday Jukebox 6.20.14

Some trance from the early 2000s, as heard on a recent edition of A State of Trance, considering it is from the same label based on the Armin van Buuren mixshow. Vincent de Moor's remix of Questia's "Crystal Clouds." Enjoy.

MMA World Series of Fighting 10 Saturday: THREE Title Fights!

This card for Saturday's MMA World Series of Fighting 10 is stacked with not one, not two, but three title fights!

In the featherweight title fight, Georgi Karakhanyan will defend his belt against Rick Glenn. While women's strawweight champion Jessica Aguilar defends her title against Emi Fujino.

The inaugural middleweight title championship will also take place as David Branch takes on Jesse Taylor.

Tyson Griffin will also be in action.

LIVE on NBCSN Saturday night here in the states!

Classic Casey Kasem Rant Video (as Shaggy)!

More Casey Kasem stuff here, a rant on air:

Only Shaggy.

The Chase at 20

Where were you when this happened, 17 June 1994:

I was in elementary school and was in the transitioning phase for middle school. Our nation also was the host nation for the FIFA World Cup(TM) that year.

Casey Kasem Tribute Part 2: AT40 Was His Baby

Continuing my weeklong (I hope) tribute to the late Casey Kasem. He was the host of the syndicated music radio series American Top 40, from 1970 until 1988 (Shadoe Stevens of Hollywood Squares fame was his successor). Here's an example of his finest work from that show, make that a complete episode of AT40 from February of 1986.

 

 

He also had guest hosts such as Charlie van Dyke and Bob Eubanks among others. Until next week, keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars.



Tony Gwynn, 54

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One of the greatest clutch hitters in the major leagues. Also battled cancer caused by smokeless tobacco.

Casey Kasem, 82

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Was also the voice of Norville 'Shaggy' Rogers, Scooby-Doo's human sidekick, Alexander Cabot in the animated version of the comic book Josie and the Pussycats, among others.

We knew he was going to go anytime soon. The battle between Jean and Kerri continues. Not going to be good.

"Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars."

Number 5 for the Spurs.

What a boring series. Worst Finals series ever.

Can't wait for the FIBA World Cup to begin in a couple months.

3-Year Old with Bites from Pit Bull Ejected from a Jackson, MS KFC!

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Shame the manager of the KFC location did to her. I hate KFC nowadays because they have the worst chicken of all fast food chicken.

The Kings are the Kings...AGAIN!

For the second time in two years. The Alec Martinez goal that won in second overtime on Friday the 13th:

One of the most memorable goals in Stanley Cup final history.

And the Cup still stays west.

Chuck Noll, 82, Championship NFL Coach

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A true defensive mind.

Ruby Dee, 91, Film and TV Actress

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Also a civil rights activist.

24 Heures du Mans 2014 Saturday!

LMP1 just got interesting this year as Porsche now has LMP1 entries at the 24 Heures du Mans the 81st(?) running of the world's greatest race.

It is also the one year anniversary of the tragedy of the first hour when Danish driver Allan Simonsen lost control of the car and hit the Armco barrier. Simonsen died of injuries at the hospital. Simonsen was the lead pilot of the GTE Pro #95 Aston Martin. His partner told the team to continue and win for him, but the rest of the entries had problems throughout the race. Simonsen's tragedy was among a list of fatalities on the Circuit de la Sarthe course, which includes a normal highway. The Aston team is back again this year.

The race will start at 9am NAEDT. In the states it's on Fox Sports 1 & 2. Also follow the action on radio at RadioLeMans.com and the LeMans official web site (l'ACO) for timing and scoring.

Let's go racing!

ONE Era of Champions This Saturday!

ONE Fighting Championship is back this Saturday!

"Era of Champions" is the 17th event for this three year old MMA promotion, and will feature some of the best action from some of MMA's up and coming stars.

Visit ONEFC.com for more. ONE is a great MMA promotion and the best in Asia! Support it!

Friday Jukebox 6.13.14

Some good alternative electronic stuff for your Father's Day weekend, with the latest from Active Child, "Calling in the Name of Love." From the Rapor EP, released back in October. Love your fathers.

Happy Father's Day.

Student Killed, Gunman Commits Suicide in Suburban Portland (OR) High School.

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A grown man killing a boy in the bathroom for nothing. Sad.

Despite All Roadblocks: FIFA World Cup 2014 (Men) is a Go!?

Are you ready for some football?

Despite all the issues such as stadium preparation, traffic, labor disputes and continuous violence throughout the country, Brazil is a go for this year's FIFA Men's World Cup 2014.

32 teams have qualified late last year through confederational matches as well as the intercontinental playoffs. Brazil, the host country will begin play on Thursday as they take on Croatia.

Spain and Netherlands will play on Friday, a rematch of the FIFA World Cup final from 2010.

With several key players out for their respective teams, here are my odds for the 32 teams competing in Brazil:

Germany 5-2
Argentina 4-1
Uruguay 7-1
Brazil 8-1
Ghana 10-1
Netherlands 12-1
United States 12-1 (was 5-1 until Klinsmann's decision to not Landon Donovan play)
Spain 15-1
Italy 15-1
Nigeria 15-1
Belgium 20-1
France 20-1
Cameroon 25-1
Costa Rica 25-1
England 25-1
Switzerland 25-1
Ivory Coast 27-1
Japan 30-1
Russia 30-1 (we know the fix is in)
Honduras 32-1
Mexico 45-1
Australia 50-1
Croatia 50-1
Colombia 60-1
Greece 70-1
Chile 75-1
Ecuador 85-1
Portugal 90-1
Bosnia & Herzegovina 100-1
Republic of Korea 105-1
Iran 105-1
Algeria 150-1

Always note: when the World Cup is in the Americas a South American team wins (see the '94 World Cup for details). Could Brazil or Argentina do it? Who knows.

Remember, it starts Thursday and every match is live on Univision, UniMAS and ABC free-to-air and ESPN, here in the states.

114th US Open Pinehurst: The National Championship of Golf Starts Thursday!

Well guys, the real major of golf is here. The real national championship of golf in the United States.

Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina is the place for the 114th US Open Golf Championships for Men by the USGA. It will be real hot.

Last year so much shit took for granted regarding those wicker baskets at Merion. Even Lee Westwood complained on twitter. Come on man, wicker baskets are a tradition there. Now we're back to flags (I think). Justin Rose--the defending champion--will be there as will some very interesting qualifiers from the USGA sectionals, a great mix of the most diverse of all the golf majors period.

With that in mind, the tee times:

First and second round tee times of interest
(THURSDAY/FRIDAY)
Sergio Garcia 7:18am/1:03pm
Jason Day 7:18am/1:03pm
Brandt Snedeker 7:18am/1:03pm
Henrik Stenson 7:29am/1:14pm
Matt Kuchar 7:29am/1:14pm
Lee Westwood 7:29am/1:14pm
Boo Weekley 7:29am/1:14pm
Webb Simpson 7:40am/1:25pm
Rory McIlroy 7:40am/1:25pm
Graeme McDowell 7:40am/1:25pm
David Toms 7:40am/1:25pm
Angel Cabrera 7:40am/1:25pm
Zach Johnson 7:40am/1:25pm
Ian Poulter 7:51am/1:36pm
Miguel Angel Jimenez 7:51am/1:36pm
Justin Rose 7:51am/1:36pm
Phil Mickelson 7:51am/1:36pm
Nick Watney 8:02am/1:47pm
Joost Luiten 8:02am/1:47pm
Jonas Blixt 8:02am/1:47pm
Billy Horschel 8:13am/1:58pm
Jordan Spieth 8:13am/1:58pm
Rickie Fowler 8:13am/1:58pm
Hideki Matsuyama 8:13am/1:58pm
Aaron Baddeley 8:24am/2:09pm
Kenny Perry 8:24am/2:09pm
Jeff Maggert 8:24am/2:09pm
Kevin Sutherland 8:24am/2:09pm
Shiv Kapur 8:35am/2:20pm
Alex Cejka 12:30pm/6:45am
Niclas Fasth 12:41pm/6:56am
John Senden 12:52pm/7:07am
Nicolas Colsaerts 12:52pm/7:07am
Dustin Johnson 1:03pm/7:18am
Jimmy Walker 1:03pm/7:18am
Jim Furyk 1:03pm/7:18am
Steve Stricker 1:03pm/7:18am
Bill Haas 1:03pm/7:18am
Stewart Cink 1:14pm/7:29am
Justin Leonard 1:14pm/7:29am
Yang YE 1:14pm/7:29am
Kevin Stadler 1:14pm/7:29am
Brendon de Jonge 1:14pm/7:29am
Adam Scott 1:25pm/7:40am
Bubba Watson 1:25pm/7:40am
Charl Schwartzel 1:25pm/7:40am
Luke Donald 1:25pm/7:40am
Paul Casey 1:25pm/7:40am
Ernie Els 1:36pm/7:51am
Darren Clarke 1:36pm/7:51am
Louis Oosthuizen 1:36pm/7:51am
Keegan Bradley 1:47pm/8:02am
Jason Dufner 1:47pm/8:02am
Martin Kaymer 1:47pm/8:02am
Retief Goossen 1:47pm/8:02am
Geoff Ogilvy 1:47pm/8:02am
Lucas Glover 1:47pm/8:02am
Hunter Mahan 1:58pm/8:13am
Francesco Molinari 1:58pm/8:13am
Bo van Pelt 2:09pm/8:24am
Gonzalo Fernandez Castano 2:09pm/8:24am
Kevin Streelman 2:09pm/8:24am

Follow the action at USOpen.com (that's '.com' not '.org'! The '.org' is tennis!). DIRECTV mix channel all weekend, and of course ESPN and NBC. This will be the first of the final USGA tournaments under the current television deal here in the states regarding NBC and ESPN. As you all know, all the USGA championships from next year and beyond will be on the Fox family of networks. Enjoy NBC and ESPN coverage of this USGA Open while you can.

Rik Mayall, 56, Film & TV Actor

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W.C. 'Junie' Donlavey, 90, Former American Race Team Owner

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Fielded Cup rides from 1950 until 2004. However it was at Dover 1981 which was his biggest moment as owner:

Notice how those Thunderbirds were so boxy, Ford made them just right for 1983.

Ed Negre, 86, Former Racer and Team Owner

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Fielded the first ride for the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. at the 1975 World 600.

Quaker Oatmeal: It's the 'Coward's Way Out.'

California Chrome's trainer Steve Coburn (rocking the Wilford Brimley moustache) after his horse finished fourth at Belmont Park, and a Triple Crown bid failed:

 



I know what he wants, but we know he's not selling Quaker Oats or diabetes testing supplies. California Chrome also suffered a hoof injury at some point during the race.

Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith to Divorce!

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That sucks...

70 Years Ago Today (6 June)...

THE INVASION OF NORMANDY

 

The rest is history... 

Yet Another Campus Shooting.

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Here we go again...

Friday Jukebox 6.6.14

Cut/Copy is a very underrated band simply because of its sound, as demonstrated on their 2008 album A Ghost Colours. From that album, the funky electro sound is there, an example can be found on their driven masterpiece single "Hearts on Fire."

146th Belmont Stakes Saturday: Can California Chrome Break the 36-Year Itch?

The final leg of the Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing is on Saturday. California Chrome blasted through the field to take the races at Churchill and Pimlico. Now it's off to hot Belmont Park for the final leg on Saturday.

California Chrome has got the clearance by the NYRA to wear a nasal strip, similar to the one worn for Churchill and Pimlico. Will that strip work in very hot conditions Saturday? Tune in to NBC after 6pm NAEDT.

At this moment, California Chrome is the favorite at 3/5. But plenty of great contenders to steal the show as well. Do research before betting.

Boxing in MSG Main Arena Returns Saturday: Sergio Martinez v. Miguel Cotto for the WBC Middleweight Title

For the first time in over a year, the main arena at Madison Square Garden--the world's 'most famous arena'--will host a boxing match.

Back to December 2012, where Cotto last fought in MSG, and lost in decision to Austin 'No Doubt' Trout on a fight which was broadcast live for SHOWTIME Sports here in the states. Here, he faces stiff challenge from a tough Mexican by the name of Sergio Martinez, who I thought didn't look tough against Martin Murray (didn't see the fight in its fullest because I was watching that 'other' card on SHOWTIME that night). Besides this fight, the rest of the card looks weak (my honest opinion). Just save your PPV money for GLORY 17 Los Angeles in two weeks.

This will also mark Cotto's second consecutive fight with HBO Sports. He fought on HBO a few months ago and defeated Delvin Rodriguez in Orlando. This fight won't be on HBO, but on pay per view which HBO will produce and distribute.

Three RCMP's Fatally Shot in New Brunswick; Man Arrested.

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Very sad that he took three RCMP's lives.

Don Zimmer, 83

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Most infamous for this:

BELLATOR MMA 121: Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinals

BELLATOR MMA is back this Friday night!

The headline for BELLATOR 121 is the light heavyweight tournament quarterfinals for the new season. Also Eric Prindle is in action.

CARD

Light heavyweight tournament

Quarterfinals

(205 lb/92.25 kg)

Carlos Edouardo v Egidijus Valavicius

Austin Heidlage v Phelipe Lins

 

LIVE on SPIKE! This is one of three cards for the summer series 2014. 



Judge Fights Attorney Off Camera!

Check out this bully judge and this attorney in an off camera confrontation on Monday:

I wonder if this is under investigation by state or federal authorities, because it has to be done.

The Finals 2014 Begins Thursday!

That 'other' finals series, featuring 'that' rematch everybody is looking forward to...Spurs/Heat aka 'Churro Bowl II'. No explanation needed. However it is the first Finals rematch since Bulls/Jazz in 1998.

With that in mind...the series schedule.

FINALS SERIES 2014
(1W) Spurs v (2E) Heat
Game 1: Thursday
Game 2: Sunday
Game 3: Tuesday
Game 4: 6.12
Game 5: 6.15*
Game 6: 6.17*
Game 7: 6.20*
*-If necessary of course.

The entire series is on ABC here in the states. And don't forget the FIBA World Cup for Men (newly renamed this year) in August and the FIBA World Championships for Women in September!

Stanley Cup Final 2014 Begins Wednesday: Broadway Versus Hollywood

We'll guys, we have a New York-Los Angeles pro championship series for the first time since 2002.

When you think New York-Los Angeles championship series, what do you think of? Of course the Knicks-Lakers series of 1970 (featuring Willis Reed's return in game 7) and 1973, Dodgers-Yankees 1981 World Series (the last of the major championship series between the two series), and the 2002 WNBA Finals between the Sparks and Liberty (yes folks, it is still basketball).

Now we have a Kings-Rangers series. The Kings finished third in the Pacific this year, got through the Sharks in the first round, the Ducks in the semifinals, and the Blackhawks in the conference final. For the third straight year (second time in three years), Darryl Sutter and his staff know that it's "fuck the regular season, it's the playoffs that matter." And they live up to that mantra. Did you know after the West final series game 7 that they have been unbeaten in game sevens? That's the fact Jack.

The Rangers on the other hand became the first NYC area team since the Devils in 2011-12 to reach the final. It is also their first since 1994 (and the rest was history). They also have that fresh 1994 car smell. It was in the East final where they sent the Habs home in game 6. The Habs were the only Canadian franchise in this year's playoffs.

With that in mind, the series schedule.

STANLEY CUP FINAL
(3P) Kings v (2M) Rangers
(Best of seven)
Game 1: Tomorrow
Game 2: Saturday
Game 3: Monday
Game 4: 6.11
Game 5: 6.13*
Game 6: 6.16*
Game 7: 6.18*
*-If necessary, of course.

The real finals series. Forget about that other finals series that starts Thursday (see preview tomorrow). In Canada, it's all on CBC, while here in the states, games 1, 2 and 5-7 (if necessary) will be on NBC, while 3 and 4 are on NBCSN.

Ann B Davis, 88, Film and TV Actress

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Fell in the bathtub. That's sad. No one was around?

Hoss Ellington, 79, Racer and Team Owner

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After racing, fielded cars in Cup/Grand National racing for such drivers like Donnie Allison (who won four races for Ellington), and a who's who of notable drivers, including future Cup champion Dale Jarrett and Indy 500 veteran Pancho Carter, who made his Cup debut with Ellington at the Southern 500 at Darlington, South Carolina on Labor Day weekend 1985. Carter finished 22nd that day.