Sports Report for 9/5/08

The Sports Report
9/5/08

My Sports Piccz
Baseball – 8-7 (28-20-58%)
Football – 0-0 (1-0-100%)
College Football – 1-0 (3-1-75%)
Parlay – LOSS (1-2)
Guaranteed – WON (3-1)

Major League Baseball
Carlos Quentin (CWS) may be out for the rest of the season with a broken wrist that he caused himself out of anger.
In the American League…
Oakland (64-77) def. Baltimore (63-77) 11-2.
Toronto (74-66) def. Tampa Bay (85-54) 6-4. Roy Halladay (Tor) got his 18th win of the year (18-9). B.J. Ryan (Tor) got his 27th save of the season. Alex Rios (Tor) hit two homers in the game (12,13).
Boston (83-57) def. Texas (69-73) 8-1.
Cleveland (68-71) def. Kansas City (60-80) 9-3.
Minnesota (78-63) def. Detroit (67-74) 10-2. Marcus Thames (Det) hit two homers in the game (23,24). Justin Morneau (Min) hit a grand slam (22).
MY WHITE SOX (79-61) def. The Angels (85-55) 10-2. Juan Uribe (CWS) hit two homers in the game (6,7).
Seattle (55-85) def. The Yankees (75-66) 3-1.

In the National League…
Cincinnati (63-78) def. The Cubs (85-56) 10-2.
Philadelphia (77-64) def. The Mets (79-62) 3-0. Brad Lidge (Phi) got his 34th save of the season.
Atlanta (62-80) def. Washington (54-88) 10-5.
Milwaukee (81-60) def. San Diego (54-87) 3-2.
Florida (72-69) def. St. Louis (75-66) 4-1. Mike Jacobs (Fla) hit his 29th homer of the season.
Colorado (67-75) def. Houston (74-67) 5-3. Brian Fuentes (Col) got his 27th save of the season.
The Dodgers (71-70) def. Arizona (71-69) 7-0.
Pittsburgh (60-80) def. San Francisco (60-80) 7-0.

The playoff race looks like this…
The AL East is led by Tampa Bay by 2 ½ games over Boston.
The AL Central is led by MY WHITE SOX by 1 ½ games over Minnesota.
The AL West is led by The Angels by 17 games over Texas.
The AL Wildcard is held by Boston.
The NL East is led by The Mets by 2 games over Philadelphia.
The NL Central is led by The Cubs by 4 games over Milwaukee.
The NL West is led by Arizona by ½ game over The Dodgers.
The NL Wildcard is held by Milwaukee.

The League Leaders look like this…
The AL Batting Average leader is Dustin Pedroia (Bos) .332
The NL Batting Average leader is Albert Pujols (SL) .360
The AL Home Run leader is Carlos Quentin (CWS) 36
The NL Home Run leader is Ryan Howard (Phi) 39
The AL RBI leader is Josh Hamilton (Tex) 121
The NL RBI leader is Ryan Howard (Phi) 119
The AL Win leader is Cliff Lee (Cle) 20
The NL Win Leader is Brandon Webb (Ari) 19
The AL ERA leader is Cliff Lee (Cle) 2.32
The NL ERA leader is Tim Lincecum (SF) 2.60
The AL Saves leader is Francisco Rodriguez (LAA) 54
The NL Saves leader is Jose Valverde (Hou) 39

My picks for the post season awards so far look like this…
AL MVP – Jermaine Dye (CWS)
NL MVP – Ryan Howard (Phi)
AL Cy Young – Cliff Lee (Cle)
NL Cy Young – Brandon Webb (Ari)

National Football League
The Houston Texans sign T Eric Winston to a 5 year $30,000,000 contract extension.

National Basketball Association
There is a deal on the table that could send NY Knicks F Zach Randolph to Memphis.
There were 7 players inducted into the hall of fame, they were Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon, Pat Riley, Dick Vitale, Adrian Dantley, Bill Davidson, and Cathy Rush.

NCAA College Football – Top 25
No Top 25 teams in action on Friday.

Pro Wrestling
No news to report for Friday night.

Personal Notes

* It has been a very rough week and just like EVERY SATURDAY, I am arguing with my girl. I have figured it out now, we only fight like this on days that she is home ALL DAY instead of working. 80-85% of our bad days are SATURDAYS.

My Picc’z for TONIGHT’s Games
Baseball
· Baltimore
· Tampa Bay
· Minnesota
· MY WHITE SOX
· Baltimore
· KC
· Boston (P)
· The Yankees
· Arizona (P) (G)
· The Mets
· Washington
· Milwaukee
· The Cubs
· St. Louis (P)
· Houston (P)
· San Francisco

College Football
Michigan State –21 ½
Syracuse –4
Michigan –14
Northwestern –6
Boston College –6 ½
West Virginia –7 ½
Minnesota +4 ½
Auburn –18 ½
Tulane +30
Nebraska –27
Utah State +35 ½
Oaklahoma –22 ½
Ohio State –33 ½
Wisconsin –21
Miami +23
Texas Tech –10
Georgia –24 ½
Penn State –15
Wyoming –3
BYU –8 ½
San Diego State +22
Texas A&M –2
Pittsburgh –13
Oklahoma State –15 ½
Iowa State –7
Wake Forest –7 ½
California –13 ½
Western Michigan –6
South Florida –13 ½
U-Conn –6 ½
Kansas –21 ½
Memphis –3
UNLV +21 ½
Arizona –23
Arizona State –14 ½
Texas –26 ½
Florida International +27
Arkansas –13 ½
Tulsa –21 ½
Florida Atlantic –13
Maryland –12 ½

The Sports Report for 9/4/08

The Sports Report
9/4/08

My Sports Piccz
Baseball – 4-3 (20-13-61%)
Football – 1-0 (1-0-100%)
College Football – 0-1 (2-1-67%)
Parlay – NONE (1-1)
Guaranteed – WON (2-1)

Major League Baseball
In the American League…
The Angels (85-54) def. Detroit (67-73) 7-1. Ervin Santana (LAA) got his 15th win of the year (15-5).
Kansas City (59-79) def. Oakland (63-76) 5-4. Game 1 of a double header.
Toronto (73-66) def. Minnesota (77-63) 9-0.
Tampa Bay (85-53) def. The Yankees (75-65) 7-5. Alex Rodriguez (NYY) hit his 32nd homerun of the year.
Kansas City (60-79) def. Oakland (63-77) 9-6. Game 2 of a double header.

In the National League…
Cincinnati (62-78) def. Pittsburgh (59-80) 8-6. Francisco Cordero (Cin) got his 27th save of the year.
Atlanta (61-80) def. Washington (54-87) 2-0.
San Diego (54-86) def. Milwaukee (80-60) 5-2. Trevor Hoffman (SD) got his 28th save of the year.

The playoff race looks like this…
The AL East is led by Tampa Bay by 3 ½ games over Boston.
The AL Central is led by MY WHITE SOX by 1 ½ games over Minnesota.
The AL West is led by The Angels by 17 games over Texas.
The AL Wildcard is held by Boston.
The NL East is led by The Mets by 3 games over Philadelphia.
The NL Central is led by The Cubs by 5 games over Milwaukee.
The NL West is led by Arizona by 1 ½ games over The Dodgers.
The NL Wildcard is held by Milwaukee.

The League Leaders look like this…
The AL Batting Average leader is Dustin Pedroia (Bos) .333
The NL Batting Average leader is Albert Pujols (SL) .360
The AL Home Run leader is Carlos Quentin (CWS) 36
The NL Home Run leader is Ryan Howard (Phi) 39
The AL RBI leader is Josh Hamilton (Tex) 121
The NL RBI leader is Ryan Howard (Phi) 119
The AL Win leader is Cliff Lee (Cle) 20
The NL Win Leader is Brandon Webb (Ari) 19
The AL ERA leader is Cliff Lee (Cle) 2.32
The NL ERA leader is Tim Lincecum (SF) 2.60
The AL Saves leader is Francisco Rodriguez (LAA) 54
The NL Saves leader is Jose Valverde (Hou) 39

My picks for the post season awards so far look like this…
AL MVP – Carlos Quentin (CWS)
NL MVP – Ryan Howard (Phi)
AL Cy Young – Cliff Lee (Cle)
NL Cy Young – Brandon Webb (Ari)

National Football League
MY GIANTS sign WR Plaxico Burress to a 5 year $35,000,000 contract extension.
Baltimore signed OL Willie Anderson to a 3 year $10,500,000 contract.
The Regular Season Week 1 opened tonight as MY GIANTS (1-0) def. Washington (0-1) 16-7.
QB Dante Culpepper has retired at the age of 31.

National Basketball Association
No news to report.

NCAA College Football – Top 25
Vanderbilt (2-0) def. #24 South Carolina (1-1) 24-17.

Pro Wrestling
The rating for ECW on Sci Fi is in…It drew a 1.4 rating, which was up from last week’s 1.3 rating.
Last night was TNA Impact…
TNA iMPACT!

September 04, 2008

Orlando, Florida (iMPACT! Zone @ Universal Studios)

Commentators: Mike Tenay & Don West

The show starts off with a recap from last week and then Don West runs down the lineup for tonight. Kurt Angle’s music hits and the “Olympic Hero” is on his way to the ring, mic in hand. They show a replay of Kurt beating Kevin Nash in the Four Ways To Glory Qualifying Match last week. Booker T.’s music hits and now he will join Kurt Angle along with his wife Sharmell. They show Booker’s win against Rhino a few weeks ago as Booker and Sharmell make their way to the ring. Kurt says that he and Booker are what a real champion looks like. Kurt says that everything Sting said last week was directed towards Samoa Joe and that he is a disgrace to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Booker and his new weird accent agrees with Kurt. Booker says that today's wrestlers are all spoiled brats and they want everything but have earned nothing. Booker says that he and Kurt are not only two champions but two distinguished gentlemen. Booker then says that Booker and Kurt will decide the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at No Surrender. Kurt says that they’re going to look all over the arena and find that “hick” (Jarrett) and “shove his guitar up his ass.” Christian Cage’s music hits and now he comes out to the ramp. Christian says that Kurt doesn’t have to worry about AJ Styles at No Surrender because he is going to be the one to win the Qualifying Match tonight. Christian then says that AJ Styles is the future of the business, but this is about No Surrender being in his backyard (Canada). Christian says that Kurt and Booker are distracted with the Sting/Jarrett situation and while they’re being distracted he will become a 3-time World Champion. Booker then suddenly turns ghetto and calls Christian a “poo-butt.” Booker tells Christian that he needs to be ‘rolling’ with him. Christian calls Booker “Whoopi Goldberg” and asks him if its really about or respect or is he worried about losing his spot. Kurt then tells Christian they can do it the easy way or the hard way, its Christian’s choice. Christian then asks Kurt what the hard way is and Kurt runs down to attack Christian. Christian and Kurt start brawling and Booker attacks Christian. Christian fights them off but eventually the numbers game gets the best of him. AJ Styles then runs down for the save. AJ cleans house and Kurt says he and Booker T. are going to make sure neither one of them make it to No Surrender. Jim Cornette comes out and says that if Kurt Angle or Booker T. interfere in the match later then both lose their spot in the Title mach at No Surrender. AJ & Christian shake hands in the middle of the ring.

Jeramy Borash is now in the back with TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Samoa Joe. Joe says that Nash has been preaching about Joe not losing his temper, but Nash lost his match last week because of his temper. Joe says that Nash put his hands on him last week and Joe is going to put his hands on him. Joe says that if Sting wants his respect then he should earn it because all Sting does is walk around here in the rafters, come and go as he pleases, and take money out of the ‘boys’ pockets. Joe then says that if he has anything to say to the fans then he can say it to him too.

We get the next edition of TNA Rough Cut with Consequences Creed. Creed talks about graduating from Furman University while juggling his TNA schedule. Creed and his friends and teachers talk about seeing him on TV for the first time. Terry Taylor and AJ Styles talk about how great Creed’s future looks and Creed talks about wanting to learn everything that everyone in TNA knows. Creed says that he wants to become the best wrestler ever, but its more important to learn something in the end. Another great segment on the future of the X-Division.

In the back Lauren is with Sheik Abdul Bashir. Bashir says that he is the victim not the USA. Bashir says that he didn’t give illegal immigrants work, he gave United States citizens work. Bashir says that the U.S. took away from him everything and that he doesn’t mind torturing innocent civilians to get it back tells Lauren to tell Lady America he doesn’t love her anymore. Bashir really does cut an amazing promo, and Tenay points out how different Creed (who is living the ‘American Dream’) and Basir are.

TNA X-Division #1 Contenders Match

Consequences Creed vs. Sheik Abdul Bashir

Fans are chanting ‘USA’ as they lock up. Creed springs to the top rope but Bashir pulls him down by the hair. Bashir then throws Creed into the corner and this punches and kicks. Bashir then hits a back suplex for a quick two count. Creed then locks in a chinlock. Creed fights to his feet but Bashir locks in a sleeper, but Creed pushes him off and locks in a sleeper of his own. Creed and Bashir crash into each other now and their both down. Bashir attempts to throw Creed into the corner but Creed blocks it and throws Bashir into the corner and hits a big right hand followed by a forearm. Creed with back elbows and then hits the jabs and the split into a right hand for a two count. Creed whips Bashir into the corner and then hits the rolling clothesline for another two count. Creed goes for the Splash in the corner but Bashir rolls him up and puts his feet on the ropes for extra leverage for the pin! Bashir now gets a shot at the X-Division title at No Surrender! Creed argues with the referee as TNA shows a replay. The ref sees the replay and restarts the match. Bashi immediately attacks Creed. Creed goes for a rollup but Bashir holds onto the ref’s shirt. The referee pushes Bashir off and Creed rolls him up for the pin! Creed now goes onto No Surrender to get a shot at Petey Williams’ X-Division Title! Decent match but I still think a Three Way between Bashir, Creed, and Williams would be perfect.

Winner: Consequences Creed via pinfall (rollup)

After the match Bashir pushes the referee and begs him to punch him. Bashir then slaps the ref and he fights back with knife edge chops and punches! The referee, Shane Sewell, then back body drops Bashir and clotheslines him over the top rope! Bashir is shocked as Earl Hebner runs down to calm Sewell down.

In the back JB is with Kevin Nash. JB talks about Nash losing his cool last week and Nash says that hes right and that he didn’t practice what he preached. Nash says that he fractured his relationship with Joe and hopes to get it back. Nash says that he doesn’t think he can defuse the situation between Joe and Sting, and that he agrees with a lot of what Sting said.

Lauren is in the back with TNA World Tag Team Champions: Beer Money Inc. Roode says that Beer Money has been named the last two characters to be featured in TNA’s video game. Storm then says that he drinks too much to play video games. Roode then says that it doesn’t matter because they’re going to make a ton of money on royalties. The Prince Justice Brotherhood comes up. Curry Man says that he drinks a lot of ‘Saki’ and Storm replies with “you suck what?” Hilarious. Shark Boy calls Beer Money Brokeback pretty much and that starts a brawl between the two factions.

A video package recaps Abyss’ past.

In the back Lauren is with The Beautiful People and Kip James. Kip doesn’t sound ‘sweet’ this week. Velvet Sky announces that next week they have a special challenge for Taylor Wilde. Its going to be Taylor Wilde and Angelina Love in the first ever “Beautiful People Beauty Pageant.” There will be a talent contest, evening gown contest, and a swimsuit showdown. I guess seeing Angelina and Taylor in bikinis will be worth seeing the rest of it.

Beer Money Inc. (“Cowboy” James Storm & Robert Roode) w/ ”Pride of Tennessee” Jacqueline vs. Prince Justice Brotherhood (Shark Boy & Super Eric)

Curry Man’s music hits but Super Eric and Shark Boy come out without him. The camera cuts to the back where Christy Hemme is seducing Curry Man, and yes she is hot AND spicy. I know, that was pretty corny. In the ring James Storm kicks the match off with a kick to Shark Boy but he fights back with a Thesz press followed by a punch to Roode’s face. Storm then hits an odd neckbreaker over his knee on Shark Boy. Storm tags in Roode who pummels Shark Boy in the corner. Roode with a back suplex for a two count. Shark Boy fights back on Roode and hits a facebuster on Roode. Shark Boy tags in Super Eric but the ref missed it. Beer Money then hit the “BEER-MONEY” double suplex. In the back Lance Rock & Jimmy Rave are attacking Curry Man. Back in the ring Storm goes crotch first into the turnbuckles. Shark Boy tags in Super Eric and again the ref didn’t see it as Roode had is attention. Great tag team strategy. Real old school. Super Eric then sits Earl Hebner on the top rope and goes after Beer Money. Super Eric with a back bodydrop on Roode but again the ref makes him go the apron. Shark Boy goes for the Shark Boy Stunner, but Roode counters by pushing Shark Boy into the Last Call (Superkick) from Storm. Roode then hits the Payoff on Sharky for the pinfall. This match really put over Beer Money’s great tag team strategy.

Winners: Beer Money via pinfall (Payoff)

L.A.X.’s music hits and outcomes Hernandez and Beer Money bails. Homicide comes up from behind (with a patch over his eye) and goes after Beer Money. LAX takes out Beer Money in the ring with several punches. Hernandez throws Storm out of the ring while Homicide hits the Gringo Cutta on Roode in the ring. LAX celebrates in the ring with Hector Guerrero and Salinas.

Abyss is shown in the back rocking back and forth and Abyss’ Open Challenge is next.

Abyss’ Open Challenge

“The Monster” Abyss vs. Johnny Devine w/Team 3D

Team 3D and Johnny Devine comes out to accept the challenge. Brother Ray has the mic and calls Abyss a “big stupid moron” and says that Team 3D accepts the match on behalf of Johnny Devine for a Hardcore Match. Devine comes in behind Abyss and hits Abyss with a cookie sheet. It had no affect and Abyss punches Devine. Devine with a garbage can shot to Abyss but again it doesn’t affect Abyss and he throws Devine out of the ring. Devine grabs a chair while 3D distracts Abyss. Devine nails Abyss in the head and then goes for another shot but Abyss punches the chair into Devine’s face. Abyss with the Chokeslam on Devine and picks up the chair. Abyss decides against using the chair again and 3D comes in and attacks Abyss. Devon throws the ref out of the ring while they continue the beatdown on Abyss. Matt Morgan runs down for the save and starts throwing shots at 3D. Morgan then hits a huge Big Boot onto Devine on the apron sending him to the floor. Morgan tosses Abyss the chair but he throws it down.

Winner: NO CONTEST

Lauren follows ODB to the bathroom in the back. Lauren asks ODB what her game plan against Raisha Saeed and ODB says “hear Raisha Saeed right here” and pretty much takes a dump. Classy. Lauren is in the parking lot (earlier today) as Sting pulls up. Sting just walks past her without saying anything.

ODB vs. Raisha Saeed

Saeed comes out to the ring without Kong this week. ODB kicks off the match by dragging Saeed to the floor and starts punching her on the back. ODB whips Saeed into the guad rail. ODB then attempts to whip her into another one, but Saeed counters it. Saeed then starts beating ODB all around the ringside area before ODB fights back and throws Saeed back in the ring. Saeed with a dropkick on ODB sending her off the apron into the guard rail. Saeed throws ODB back into the ring. Saeed gets a two count in the ring and hten starts hitting crossfaces on ODB followed by raking her eyes. ODB fights back with hammerfsts but Saeed counters again. Saeed stomps ODB and then hits a scoop slam. Saeed climbs to the top rope and goes for a Moonsault, but ODB moves and Saeed eats canvas. Saeed goes for a clothesline but ODB ducks and hits 3 of her own followed by a fallaway slam. ODB then grabs her flask and takers her a shot. ODB hits the Running Powerslam for the pinfall. Decent match from the two.

Winner: ODB via pinfall (Running Powerslam)

After the match ODB attempts to take Saeed’s mask off. Saeed is able to get away but ODB tackles her again on the ramp. ODB chases Saeed to the back and comes back to ringside with Saeed’s mask in her hand. Awesome Kong comes out of nowhere with a clothesline to ODB’s back and then throws ODB back first into the ring post. Back from commercial Kong hits the Implant Buster on ODB. Saeed brings chairs to the ring but Roxxi runs out before Kong can use them. Kong and Roxxi duel with the chairs before Saeed attacks Roxxi from behind. Kong and Saeed continue the beatdown on Roxxi. Kong hits a vicious Awesome Bomb on Roxxi onto a steel chair. That looked brutal.

Moments ago Lauren is with The Beautiful People and Kip James again. Angelina previews her bikini to Kip and Velvet (but not us sadly) as we go to commercial. Bck from commercial and Tenay officially announces that at No Surrender it will be Jay Lethal vs. Sonjay Dutt in a Ladder Match!

In the back JB is with AJ Styles. JB asks AJ about his match with Christian tonight and if he can concentrate on his match tonight after what happened with Sting last week. AJ gets pissed at JB for even bringing it up. AJ says that Sting has done nothing for the new generation and that Sting hasn’t earned anything in TNA (what Joe said). AJ then says that it was Sting, Kurt Angle, and Booker T. who jumped on the bandwagon when TNA got on Spike TV. AJ then goes nuts and says that they should thank him, thank his wife for taking him to get MRI’s, thank his kids for playing outside by themselves while hes on the road, and then says that Christian is a real man and he respects him. AJ says that hes going to win tonight and become the World Champion again at No Surrender. Great promo from AJ.

Main Event

4 Ways To Glory Qualifying Match

“The Phenomenal” AJ Styles vs. “Instant Classic” Christian Cage

AJ and Christian lock it up and reverse each other before Christian hits a takedown and locks in a headlock. AJ fights to his feet and puts on a full arm dragon twist into a side headlock. Christian then pushes AJ into the ropes and AJ hits a shoulder block. AJ & Cage lockup again and Christian hits a forearm on AJ. Christian with a kick to the gut on AJ and goes for a suplex but AJ reverses it into a rollup for a two count. Christian with a legsweep and gets a nearfall of his own. AJ with a double leg takedown and flips over into a pin attempt for another two count. Christian bridges out of the pinfall attempt into a backslide for a two count. AJ with a kick to the gut and a chop. Side headlock from AJ and Christian fights back pushes AJ into the corner. Christian charges AJ but he hits a back elbow and goes for the Moonsault Reverse DDT, but Christian moves. AJ with a leapfrog on Christian and AJ goes for another one but Christian fakes him out. AJ with a forearm sends Christian to the outside. Awesome back and forth action from these two. AJ then goes for the Summersault Plancha to the floor, but Chrisian quickly slides into the ring. AJ is able to catch hisself and land on the apron and hit a shoulder block between the ropes on Christian. AJ goes for the Springboard Flying Forearm but Christian takes his legs out causing AJ to fall throat first onto the top rope and fall to the outside. Christian then goes for the slingshot cross body block but AJ quickly slides into the ring to escape it. AJ goes for a baseball slide dropkick, Christian catches his legs, and AJ counters it into a head scissors takeover on the floor. WOW! We go to commercials as this match is really heating up. Back from commercial Christian has taken control with a neckbreaker for a nearfall. AJ fights back with punches and chops but Christian comes right back with a back elbow for another two count. Christian with a snapmare and then kicks the hell out of AJ’s back. In the corner Christian chops away at AJ, but AJ reverses it and chops Christian. Christian with a kick to AJ’s gut and whips Styles into the corner again. Christian charges but AJ hits a back elbow and follows it up with the Moonsault Reverse DDT, but Christian blocks it and goes for a clotheslines and AJ goes for it again this time hitting it for a two count. Christian and AJ trade punches in the middle of the ring until AJ hits a big clothesline followed by a clothesline and a back elbow. AJ then goes for the big splash in the corner, but Christian moves and turns AJ inside out with a big clothesline. Christian goes to the top rope and goes for the Frog Splash but AJ moves. AJ now goes for the Styles Clash but Christian counters it and and goes for the Unprettier. AJ counters the Unprettier into a backdrop and Christian lands on his feet and AJ hits the Pelay out of nowhere for another nearfall! AJ to the ring apron and goes for the Springboard Flying Forearm again but Christian moves again, and quickly climbs to the top rope and hits his Corkscrew Back Elbow for a two count. Christian goes to the top again but AJ punches Christian on the top and climbs up with him. AJ sets him up for the Superplex but Christian pushes him off and at the same time leaps for the Frog Splash almost in one fluid motion. What a move but it only gets a two count. Christian cant belive AJ kicked out. Christian picks AJ up but AJ quickly throws Christian to the floor. Christian doesn’t hesitate as he climbs to the top again but AJ hits a big right hand to Christian’s face. AJ climbs up top again and backdrops Christian off the top. AJ goes for the Spiral Tap and we havent seen that in months, but Christian moves! Christian goes for the Unprettier but AJ pushes Christian into the referee. Frank Trigg runs out and hits AJ with a kendo stick out of nowhere! Christian didn’t see it and he turns around and hits the Unprettier for the pinfall and to advance to the No Surrender Title match. What a match that was. Free TV Match of the Year Candidate in my opinion. So now it will be Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle vs. Booker T. vs. Christian Cage for the TNA Title at No Surrender.

Winner: Christian Cage via pinfall (Unprettier)

TNA shows another video package on Jeff Jarrett. Sting is shown walking towards the arena.

Sting Speaks To The Fans

Sting makes his way out to the ring, bat and microphone in hand. Sting says that last week when he came out to talk about the lack of respect from the young guys he thought that he was going to get booed out of the building, but he got cheered instead of booed. Sting then thanks the fans for it and he says that he knows the fans want to bring respect back to the business. Sting then says that without the fans there is no wrestling, there is no TNA, and there is no Sting. Sting then says that there was a percentage of fans that wanted to see Booker T. taken out by Samoa Joe at Victory Road, and at Hard Justice there was a percentage of fans that wanted to see AJ take Kurt Angle. He then says that there was a percentage of fans that wanted to see AJ spill Sting’s brains out all over the mat with his bat. Sting says that he is drawing a line in the sand to see where the fans stand. Samoa Joe’s music quickly hits and he comes out through the crowd. Samoa Joe says, “Stinger, you wanna know where I stand? Well, in about 20 seconds I’m gonna be standing on your throat!” Sting then asks Joe if he wants to beat him up and hit him with the bat. Sting then offers his bat to Joe and pushes Joe. Sting turns around and taunts Joe. Joe gets right on Sting and says that he doesn’t need Sting’s bat or his respect. Joe says that like his past, when he turns his back on the future hes bound to regret it and pulls out the baton. Kevin Nash comes out tells Joe that it doesn’t have to be like this. Nash tells Joe to do it man on man with Sting without the weapons but Sting then nails Joe with the bat and hits the Scorpion Death Drop out of nowhere. Nash looks confused as Jeff Jarrett’s music plays. Sting says that Jeff has his attention and maybe next week they can talk. Nash looks confused at Sting asking him what hes doing as Impact goes off the air.

Personal Notes

* I got drunk last night. It wasnt a bad night. Since one of my daughters broke her leg, this has been one of tha most hectic weeks to date.

My Picc’z for TONIGHT’s Games
Baseball
Oakland
Toronto
Boston (P)
Cleveland
Detroit
MY WHITE SOX
The Yankees (P)
The Cubs
The Mets
Atlanta
Milwaukee (P) (G)
Florida
Houston
Arizona (P)
San Francisco

College Football
Ball State –7

Update on computer situation....

I will not be forced offline...We got it handled. Dats right mutha fuccaz...im still here...

Sports Report for 9/1/08

The Sports Report
September 1, 2008

My Piccz
Baseball – 8-3 (8-3-73%)
Football – 0-0 (0-0-0%)
College Football – 2-0 (2-0-100%)
Parlay – WON
Guaranteed – WON

Major League Baseball
· Stephen Drew (AZ) and Adrian Beltre (Sea) both hit for the cycle today!
· In the American League…
· The Yankees (73-64) def. Detroit (66-71) 13-9. Miguel Cabrera (Det) hit his 30th homer of the year.
· Boston (80-57) def. Baltimore (63-74) 7-4. Jonathan Papelbon (Bos) got his 35th save of the year.
· Cleveland (66-70) def. MY WHITE SOX (77-60) 5-0. Cliff Lee (Cle) got his 20th win of the season (20-2).
· Seattle (54-83) def. Texas (67-72) 12-6. Josh Hamilton (Tex) hit his 31st homer of the year. Adrian Beltre (Sea) hit his 24th homer of the year AND hit for the cycle!

· In the National League…
· Florida (70-68) def. Atlanta (59-79) 4-3.
· The Mets (77-61) def. Milwaukee (80-57) 4-2. Carlos Delgado (NYM) hit his 31st homer of the year.
· Washington (53-85) def. Philadelphia (75-63) 7-4.
· Colorado (65-74) def. San Francisco (59-78) 4-0.
· Houston (72-66) def. The Cubs (85-53) 3-0. Jose Valverde (Hou) got his 38th save of the year.
· Arizona (70-67) def. St. Louis (74-64) 8-6. Albert Pujols (Stl) hit his 30th homer of the season. Adam Dunn (AZ) hit his 35th homer of the year. Mark Reynolds (AZ) hit his 27th homer of the year.
· The Dodgers (68-70) def. San Diego (53-84) 5-2.

· In the races for playoff spots…
· The AL East is led by Tampa Bay over Boston by 5 games.
· The AL Central is led by MY WHITE SOX and MINNESOTA tied.
· The AL West is led by The Angels over Texas by 17 ½ games.
· The Wildcard is currently held by Boston
· The NL East is led by The Mets over Philadelphia by 2 games.
· The NL Central is led by The Cubs over Milwaukee by4 ½ games.
· The NL West is led by Arizona over The Dodgers by 2 ½ games.
· The Wildcard is currently held by Milwaukee

· The League Leaders look like this…
· The AL Leader in Batting Average is Dustin Pedroia (Bos) .327
· The NL Leader in Batting Average is Albert Pujols (Stl) .363
· The AL Leader is Home Runs is Carlos Quentin (CWS) 36
· The NL Leader in Home Runs is Ryan Howard (Phi) 37
· The AL Leader in RBI’s are Josh Hamilton (Tex) 118
· The NL Leader in RBI’s are Ryan Howard (Phi) 115
· The AL Leader in Wins is Cliff Lee (Cle) 20
· The NL Leader in Wins is Brandon Webb (Az) 19
· The AL Leader in ERA is Cliff Lee (Cle) 2.32
· The NL Leader in ERA is Tim Lincecum (SF) 2.43
· The AL Leader in Saves is Francisco Rodriguez (LAA) 53
· The NL Leader in Saves is Jose Valverde (Hou) 38

· My piccs for the Award Winners look like this…
· AL MVP = Carlos Quentin (CWS) or Jermaine Dye (CWS)
· NL MVP = Ryan Howard (Phi)
· AL CY YOUNG = Cliff Lee (Cle)
· NL CY YOUNG = Brandon Webb (Az)

National Football League
· The New England Patriots sign CB Deltha O’neal to a non disclosed contract.
· Detroit signs RB Rudi Johnson to a 1 year contract.
· Baltimore named Joe Flacco their starting QB.
· Jacksonville OL Richard Collier was shot and is in critical condition.

National Basketball Association
· No news to report.

College Football (TOP 25)
· UCLA (1-0) def. #18 Tennessee (0-1) 27-24.

· The National Leaders look like this…
· Passing – Drew Willy (Buf) 261.03 rating.
· Passing Yards – Graham Harrell (Texas Tech) 536 yards.
· Rushing – Shun White (Navy) 348 yards.
· Receiving – Taylor Price (Ohio) 14 rec.
· Revieving Yards – Dennis Pitta (BYU) 213 yards.
· Interceptions – Many Tied with 2 Interceptions.
· Scoring – Donald Brown (Uconn) 24 pts.

Pro Wrestling
· Last night of course was WWE Monday Night RAW…Here ya go.
WWE Monday Night Raw
St. Louis, MO
Commentators: Michael Cole & Jerry "The King" Lawler
- A graphic in tribute to Walter "Killer" Kowalski is shown.
- Randy Orton's music hit to kick off the show. Orton walks out with his left arm in a sling. He enters the ring and grabs a mic. Orton says first off, as you can tell, he is still injured. He said he didn't want to come back until he was 100%, but wanted to get something off his chest. Orton said a brand is only as strong as its champion. He said when he was WWE Champion, Raw was the strongest brand in WWE. Orton said now Raw is an absolute joke. He said take the Women's Champion, Beth Phoenix. Orton said she walks around like a love sick puppy and is embarassing herself, saying this wasn't 90210. He questions her being in love with the weakest Intercontinental Champion in the history of the WWE, Santino Marella. Orton said he could beat Santino while still injured. He then calls Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase worthless instead of priceless. He said they should get their titles back because he wouldn't tolerate things like that. Orton said they aren't the real problem...the real problem is a guy going around disgracing the World Heavyweight Championship. He said his name is CM Punk. Orton mentioned a few years ago, CM Punk was wrestling in no-name towns in no-name organizations while he was World Champion. He said it was until Punk climbed a ladder, grabbed a briefcase, cashed it in and was able to call himself a World Champion. Orton said he took offense to that and said his reign as champion was an insult. He said he would love to challenge CM Punk tonight and reclaim what is his. Orton said he can't do that since he isn't medically cleared. He added when he is, he will challenge Punk and reclaim Raw. Orton said his goal is to make everyone forget about the sorry history of Raw known as CM Punk.Punk's music hits as he gets a big reaction making his way to the ring. Punk gets in Orton's face as a loud "CM PUNK" chant starts up. The two talk some trash. Punk said what he got was a headache listening to Orton talk back there. He said not everyone has a grandpa and dad to usher him into the business. Punk said not everyone gets to the top the same way and it didn't matter how he did it because he is a World Champion. He said he doesn't drink, smoke and most of all take joy rides on motorcycles to delay his return. Punk said he went from the Age of Orton to a complete afterthought. He said he didn't blame Randy for running down every champion on Raw because he would be jealous too. Orton disputes being jealous until Punk cuts him off saying he would love to fight him right now, but this conversation would have to take place at a later time since he has a Battle Royal tonight and Championship Scramble to worry about this Sunday. He tells Orton to leave calling him pathetic. Orton steps back and agrees this conversation will have to take place at another time. Orton leaves the ring and Punk starts to run him down when JBL's music hits. Orton walks by JBL staring him down and heads to the back as JBL walks down.JBL gets in the ring and grabs a mic. Some guy is literally dressed in a suit and cowboy hat holding up a JBL sign in the crowd. JBL said fairy tales are not real and Punk's reign as World Champion will run up this Sunday at Unforgiven. He thinks the odds are very much against Punk this Sunday and adds he won't even have to pin him to win the title. JBL brings up Kane, Batista and Rey Mysterio.Kane's pyro goes off and he heads to the ring. Kane has a mic and gets in JBL's face. Kane says a clothesline from hell huh? He said he has been to hell and didn't see his clothesline anywhere. Kane said he did see Rey Mysterio there and made sure Mysterio wouldn't be here tonight or at Unforgiven this Sunday no matter what Mike Adamle announced.Batista's music hits and we are all coming out tonight I guess. Batista hits the ring and pulls the mic from JBL. Batista goes to talk when he drops the mic and spears Kane and JBL. Punk stares him down and Batista takes him out with a spear as well.- Michael Cole plugs tonight's Battle Royal later tonight involving CM Punk, Batista, Kane, JBL and Rey Mysterio.
***Commercial***
- Later Tonight: ECW Battle Royal.
- John Cena's music hits and the crowd goes nuts. It turns out it is Charlie Haas dressed up as Cena. He took the mic and told everyone not to worry because the Haas is here!
Charlie Haas vs. Kofi Kingston
The bell rings and Kingston and Haas lock up. Haas with a knee to the gut, but Kingston fires back with a huge monkey flip. Kingston with some elbows in the corner and Haas comes back with a big one of his own. Haas tries the Five Knuckle Shuffle, but Kingston kicks him in the head and then levels Haas with a huge dropkick. Kingston with a cross-body and a russian leg sweep on Haas. Kingston with double leg drop to the gut, but Haas with a big shot to the jaw. Haas attempts an FU, but Kingston rolls him up. Haas rolls through, Kingston fights out and Kingston hits the Trouble in Paradise kick to the face to pick up the pinfall.
Winner: Kofi Kingston
- Later Tonight: Contract signing between Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho.
***Commercial***
- Backstage, Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr. are arguing with Randy Orton about his comments earlier. Orton asked Cody if he remembered when they first met and when he slapped his father right in the face. Cody said he remembered and Orton slapped him. Orton called them the most talented wrestlers right now in WWE and that they needed a wake up call to get their tag titles back.
- Backstage, Mike Adamle is with Teddy Long talking about the Championship Scrambles at Unforgiven and how they could become a Labor Day tradition. Kane walks in upset saying that Rey Mysterio was never coming back and asked why Mike would lie to the fans that he was coming back. He said he wasn't lying and noted Mysterio would be competing in a Battle Royal later tonight he hoped. Kane told Adamle to keep hoping.
***Commercial***
ECW Battle Royal
ECW Champion Mark Henry w/ Tony Atlas vs. Matt Hardy vs. Chavo Guerrero w/ Bam Neely vs. Finlay w/ Hornswogle vs. The Miz
The bell rings and everyone surrounds Mark Henry. Everyone goes after Henry and Henry shoves them all way in one big motion. Henry begins to level everyone with big right hands. Miz and Hardy give Henry a double-DDT. Miz and Hardy then drop elbows on Hardy and Miz takes out Hardy with a big clothesline. Finlay scoop slams Chavo over Henry. Finlay with a roll through on Chavo. Side Effect by Hardy on Miz. Hardy throws Miz over, but Miz holds on. Hardy and Finlay connect with a double clothesline. Chavo tries to throw Miz out, but Henry tosses both over the top.The Miz is eliminated.Chavo Guerrero is eliminated.Henry splashed Finlay and took out Hardy with a big right hand. Henry with a splash on Finlay, but misses an attempt on Hardy. Finlay with a charge on Henry. Finlay and Hardy try to toss Henry over the top rope. Henry fights off and pushes both away. Henry picks up Finlay and tosses him over.Finlay is eliminated.We are down to Matt Hardy and Mark Henry. Hardy with a sledgehammer off the top on Henry. Hardy attempts the Twist of Fate, but Henry lifts Hardy up and throws him over the top rope.
Winner: ECW Champion Mark Henry
After the match, Tony Atlas comes into the ring and celebrates with Mark Henry who holds up the ECW Title. Jerry Lawler points out Henry eliminated everyone in tonight's Battle Royal.
- Later Tonight: Raw Battle Royal with CM Punk, Batista, JBL, Kane and Rey Mysterio.
- A promo for Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaels at Unforgiven is shown.
***Commercial***
- Backstage, we see Chris Jericho reviewing paperwork regarding a contract for his match with Shawn Michaels at Unforgiven this Sunday.
- In the arena, Jamie Noble is in the ring and we see Layla at ringside. Noble said he brought her out to the ring to prove himself when William Regal's music hit.
Jamie Noble vs. William Regal
The bell rings and we get a lock up with Regal kneeing Noble to the corner. Regal with a huge overhead suplex on Noble and starts choking him with his knee. Regal with a full nelson on Noble. Noble steps on Regal's toes, hits a few elbows, roll up by Regal, roll up by Noble, but Regal stops the action with a big right hand. Regal with an irish whip to the corner followed by some stiff kicks to the ground. Regal with a big release german suplex on Noble. Regal picks up Noble and Noble gets Regal in a small package for the win!
Winner: Jamie Noble
After the match, Layla smiles and seems impressed with Jamie Noble's win.
- Backstage, Mickie James and Kelly Kelly are shown warming up.
***Commercial***
- Before the match, WWE Women's Champion Beth Phoenix said Randy Orton needed to take notice of how dominate of a champion she was. Candice Michelle's music hit to cut her off marking her return to WWE.
Candice Michelle, Mickie James & Kelly Kelly vs. WWE Women's Champion Beth Phoenix, Jillian Hall & Katie Lea Burchill
We start with Kelly Kelly and Katie Lea Burchill. Kelly gets flipped backwards followed by a kick to the ribs on Katie. Tag to Mickie James who hits a Lou Thesz Press on Katie. Dropkick to Katie's face. Katie tags in Jillian Hall. Katie and Jillian throw Mickie back into the corner, but Mickie fights back clearing house in the corner. Mickie attempts a huracanrana, but Mickie gets slammed down on her head in the corner. Tag to Beth Phoenix and she bounces Mickie off the top rope into a big suplex. Quick tag to Katie who comes in and chokes Mickie on the ropes. Mickie explodes from the corner with a big clothesline on Katie and a neckbreaker on Jillian. Tag to Beth, but Candice gets the tag and she elbows and kicks Beth. Wow, sloppy city with Candice botching what looked to be a hip toss on Beth. Candice is up top, Mickie and Kelly pull the Divas away, cross-body by Candice on Beth, but Beth rolls through and puts Candice on her shoulder. Candice jumps off and rolls up Beth for the quick pinfall.
Winners: Candice Michelle, Mickie James & Kelly Kelly
- A video package is shown of what went down at SummerSlam with Chris Jericho punching Shawn Michaels' wife Rebecca and then Michaels begging for a match with Jericho at Unforgiven.
Santino ran down Randy Orton. He said he’d prove Orton wrong and become the greatest intercontinental champion in history. The HONKEY METER IS ON!!! YES! Santino is comparing himself to Honkey Tonk man as Honkey is considered the best IC Champ of them all. He began comparing statistics before D-Lo Brown’s Music hit and he came out for a match.
Santino Marella v. D-Lo Brown
Santino started pounding away on brown with rights and lefts before attempting a shoulder block but quickly ate a wheel kick. D-Lo hit an irish whip and a clothesline to follow up for a two count. Brown bounded off the ropes and after avoiding a Marella drop kick, Brown hit the shining wizard. Brown went for the frog splash and completely whiffed, allowing Marella to cover him for the win.
Winner: Santino Marella via pin fall
Santino’s march to history keeps moving along. HBK is in the back staring into space. Contract signing later on!
****Commercial****
John Morrison & The Miz v. Cryme Tyme
Morrison and Miz danced for Cryme Tyme before all heck broke loose. Before you know it, Ted Dibiase and Cody Rhodes are back on the scene and completely pearl harbored the #1 contenders. Rhodes DDT’d JTG off one of the belts before reclaiming their belts and walking off. Winners: NO CONTEST
****Commercial****
Dibiase & Rhodes show off their haul to Randy Orton, who looked on approvingly. Mickie James is talking about health care at the RNC. Kennedy’s there, too, but Kennedy’s don’t speak at Republican conventions. Todd Grisham is with Batistia in the back. He asks what was on Batista’s mind heading into Unforgiven. Batista said his game plan was to destroy everyone. That’s nice. Cole & Lawler run down the Unforgiven card. Now it’s battle royal time.
****Commercial****
Battle Royal
CM Punk v. Batista v. JBL v. Rey Mysterio v. Kane
Everyone went at it at the beginning with Batista taking both JBL and Kane down to the mat. Batista went into some big spots, hitting the spine buster on Kane and eventually a spear on JBL. He went to work on the world champion, but Punk tossed him off before eating a big spine buster. Punk took advantage of one Kane shoulder block and used it to dump Batista to the outside. JBL rushed at Punk and punk dumped JBL to boot. That leaves Kane and CM Punk. Punk hit some strikes before Kane decked him with an upper cut and flung him into the top turnbuckle. Kane whipped the champion and mauled him with a follow up clothesline. Kane perched Punk on the top rope only for the champion to battle back and stay in the match. Kane hit a big boot that floored Punk before picking him up and hitting a side slam. Kane hit another whip and missed the follow up which allow Punk to scrape and claw his way back into the match. He hit his kicks and punches before connecting with the high knee in the corner. He went for the bulldog, but Kane pushed him off and leveled him with another big boot. The action went back and forth before Punker went for a big spring board lariat but was caught in mid air. Kane backed him up and dumped him over the top rope and to the floor.
Winner: Kane
After the match Randy Orton mocked CM Punk. Punk got in his face and after the two exchanged words, Punk took Orton’s water and threw it in his face. Orton’s punked out. As that was going on, Rey Mysterio’s music hit and he came out to the ring to a huge pop and went right at it with Kane. The two brawled around the ring before Mysterio eventually hit a hurricanranna that sent Kane reeling over the barricade and into the crowd.
****Commercial****
Jerry Lawler is in the ring and he’s the moderator for all this fun and the official signing for the non-sanctioned match. GM Mike Adamle says if there’s any physicality between the two, the match would be called off. Jericho came out first followed by HBK. Jericho didn’t even look Michaels in the face while HBK can’t keep his eyes off Jericho.All there is to do is sign documents. The two sign the documents and we’re on. Jericho told Lawler ‘enough’ before asking HBK why he needs all the security. Michaels said it wasn’t his security. If it was his way, it’d just be the two of them. Jericho said he didn’t feel the need to be monitored so once HBK gave the ‘ok’, he dismissed the security and Lawler. It’s just HBK and Jericho.Jericho said he did something he’d never do for him. He said he sat his wife and kids down and told them he wouldn’t be a lying, manipulative ego maniac like Shawn Michaels. He forbade them from watching Unforgiven because he didn’t want them seeing the brutality he was capable of. He said he wouldn’t go easy on him because he hit his wife in the face… he was going to end his career and show people what happened to people who lived life like he does. He said just like he told Ric Flair, he was going to put him out of his misery. He said he wasn’t sorry for any of what he’d done to him and was proud of what he did. He said he’d finish him off for good. He said when he was a forgotten memory in this business, he’d only have himself to blame. Michaels said he took comfort in the fact that Jericho’s family wouldn’t be watching, because his wouldn’t be, either. He said some day he’d tell them about this. He’d tell them about how sometimes it’s good to turn the other cheek, but sometimes it’s good to stare evil in the face and spit in it. He said he’d show Jericho no remorse at Unforgiven and would never apologize for who he is. He said at Unforgiven, it was an appropriate name. He vowed to never forgive Jericho for what he had done to him. He just hoped God would forgive him. Lance Cade jumped him from behind but HBK caught him and sent him to the mat before putting a pretty mean beat down on him. Jericho attempted to interfere, but Michaels lunged and that was enough to scare him off. The two stared each other down as the show went off the air.

Personal Notes
· Im about ready to leave this bitch fo real. Im tired of this shit. I just might be single by tha end of tha day. REAL TALK. I love her, but I cant take NOT being appreciated. Fucc that!

My Picc’s for TONIGHTS Games
(P = Parlay / G = Guaranteed)
Baseball
· Boston (P)
· MY WHITE SOX
· The Angels (P)
· Minnesota (P)
· The Yankees
· Texas
· Kansas City
· Cincinnati
· Philadelphia
· Florida
· Milwaukee
· The Cubs (P) (G)
· San Francisco (P)
· St. Louis
· The Dodgers

Bio on Bernie Mac...R.I.P. Bernie!

Bernie Mac
Date of Birth - October 5, 1957 - Chicago, Illinois
Date of Death - August 9, 2008 -Chicago, Illinois, USA (complications from pneumonia)
Birth Name - Bernard Jeffrey McCullough
Nickname - Mac-Man
Height - 6' 3" (1.91 m)

Mini Biography
Bernard Jeffrey McCollough was born in Chicago in 1957. He grew up in Chicago, in a rougher neighborhood than most others, with a large family living under one roof. This situation provided him with a great insight into his comedy, as his family, and the situations surrounding them would be what dominated his comedy. Mac worked in the Regal Theater, and performed in Chicago parks in his younger days. He became a professional comedian in 1977, at the age of 19. He refused to change his image for television and films, and therefore was not very well known for most of the eighties. In 1992 he made his film debut with a small part with Mo' Money (1992). This started a plethora of small parts in a string of movies, mostly comedies, including Who's the Man? (1993), House Party 3 (1994) and The Walking Dead (1995). 1995 proved to be a turning point in his career. He did an HBO Special called "Midnight Mac" (1995), and took a part as Pastor Clever in the Chris Tucker comedy Friday (1995). Bernie Mac developed a cult following due to the movie and had many small parts since. In 1996 he starred in the memorable Spike Lee movie Get on the Bus (1996), and was very funny in Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood (1996). About this time he had a recurring role in the TV series "Moesha" (1996). Bernie Mac's star was slowly rising from this point. His next couple of movie parts were more substantial, including How to Be a Player (1997) and The Players Club (1998). In 1999 Bernie Mac got his most high profile part up to that point in the film Life (1999/I) starring Eddie Murphy. The new century started a new era for the brash Chicago comedian. He was a featured comedian in The Original Kings of Comedy (2000). This performance made him more of a household name, and led to many more major parts. In 2001 he played Martin Lawrence's uncle in What's The Worst That Could Happen? (2001) and later that year, was in the star studded remake of Ocean's Eleven (2001). However his biggest success was "The Bernie Mac Show" (2001), which debuted in 2001 to instant acclaim.Bernie Mac was a comedian that refused to change his image for Hollywood and said that his life in Chicago was who he was and there was nothing that could change that. He was a mature comedian who was very intelligent and very engaging in his TV, movie and stand-up appearances.

Spouse - Rhonda McCullough
(September 1977 - August 2008) (his death) 1 child

Trivia
Started his career in stand-up comedy in 1977. His first professional comedy gig was at The Cotton Club in Chicago. He was so broke, he had to borrow a suit from his brother.

His daughter, Je'Niece Childress, was born in 1978. She has a master's degree in mental health counseling and has been married since 2002. She also had a daughter who was born in 2007.
His mother and his only two siblings, his brothers, passed away before he did. His mother died from breast cancer during his sophomore year of high school.

He used to be a boxer.

His character on "The Bernie Mac Show" (2001), was ranked #47 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue].

Is mentioned in Christina Aguilera's single Dirrty.

February 2005 - revealed that he had suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease, since 1983. He said it had no effect on his daily life.

Is seen getting a pedicure in both Ocean's Twelve (2004) and Bad Santa (2003).
Was a Chicago White Sox fan.

Sampled on Prince's song "Pope" from his appearance on Russel Simmon's Def Comedy Jam. Prince's song can be found on his 1993 album "The Hits".

Was hospitalized with pneumonia on August 1, 2008. Rumors of his deterioration, as well as false rumors of his death from the disease, spread widely, although his publicist Danica Smith insisted that he would make a full recovery. Sadly, Mac had actually taken a turn for the worse and died August 9, 2008 from complications from pneumonia.

REST IN PEACE BERNIE MAC, we will all love and cherish your work foreva. Real Talk.

Hip Hop Scandals Part TWO....

According to Tupac's former bodyguard Frank Alexander: "When Pac was working on the "Hit Em Up," video, at a warehouse near Fox Hills Mall, he was talking to a fan, the fan popped off and said something to the effect, "You'll get shot."

Tupac responded with, "One of my bodyguards (Les) is standing right there, Les you got your strap?" He said, 24/7. Show him your strap, Les lifted up his shirt and showed him the gun.
Pac said, "See that? He'll bust a cap in your ass."

This was during the time Pac was messing around with actress Salli Richardson. As he was getting ready to leave the set he told us that he had a secret compartment put in his Mercedes where he could hide a weapon that the police would never know about.

He then asked Les "Do you have a gun you can loan me for the night?" Les flipped out because Tupac was still on parole and couldn't be caught near a weapon. Regardless, Pac was always going to go out fighting.

I asked him why he wanted a gun and he said he was heading over to Salli's pad. I couldn't figure out what he was up to and I said to him. "If there's a problem, I'm your bodyguard. Let's roll. I'm the one licensed to carry a gun."

Pac was also acting like Les had betrayed him because earlier, Pac had gotten into it with Les over the picture he he'd taken of Salli and a bad taste was still in Pac's mouth.
Pac left and went to Salli's house without his bodyguards.

The next day, Les was still bothering Pac, he said, "You supposed to be my boy, you're part of my posse and you're not down with me."

It became clear that Pac had somehow got it in his head that Les had been trying to find out where Salli lived and he was still pissed off about it."
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According to Wendy Leigh's book (The Autobiography Of Arnold Schwarzenegger), allegedly, Arnold has made some very nasty remarks regarding African Americans.

On page 68: According to former bodybuilder Rick Wayne, Arnold was quite at home with the South African system of apartheid. According to Wayne, when they discussed apartheid. Arnold said he thought South Africa was right, "If you gave blacks a country to run, they would run it down the tubes."

On page 101: According to Dave DuPre, Arnold allegedly said, "Black people are stupid and inferior. They are not capable of achieving the success of white people." Dupre adds, "He was always upset that all the black guys were able to go out with all the white girls. He couldn't stand that. To retaliate, he took out a beautiful black hatcheck girl. The next day he said, "She said I was better than any black guy she ever had."

Rewind: A few years ago, Robby Robinson, above, a former Mr. America, Mr. World and Mr. Universe titleholder, who worked with Arnold Schwarzenegger (Governor of California) in the 1970's claims Schwarzenegger repeatedly directed the term “ni**er” at him.
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R&B star Ne-Yo once angered Jay-Z after he vomited next to the rapper's car. The singer was partying with Jay-Z when he quickly became drunk.

The singer has vowed never to drink again after the embarrassing incident in a car park.He explains, "I learned the hard way that me and liquor do not mix. I'm not the violent one, I am just the one throwing up.

"I went out with Jay-Z once. Shots came around but around the fifth I noticed that no one else was drinking them.

"Nine drinks later and I was throwing up outside of Jay-Z's car.

"He threatened to send me the cleaning bill if I was sick inside.

In other news: Foxy Brown has taken aim at her former mentor and collaborator Jay-Z for failing to support her while she was incarcerated for eight months in 2007 and 2008.

The rapper, who partnered with the mogul on the hit Bonnie & Clyde, had hoped Jay-Z would be there for her while she spent time behind bars for a probation violation in September (07)-after she showed him so much loyalty when 50 Cent wanted to poach her from Def Jam.

She says, "There are times when I just really needed him... and he just wasn't there."

And, in a new interview with rap magazine XXL, recorded shortly after her release in May (08), she adds, "I've been incarcerated for eight months, and Jay's been everywhere, and he hasn't mentioned one thing about, 'Tell her I love her. Tell her to be strong.' That broke my heart more than anything.

"When they sent me to jail, I just knew he would be there-everyone came. But he never showed up."

IN OTHER NEWS:
More than 10 million people have checked out will.i.am and John Legends's Barack Obama-endorsing video "Yes We Can," on website YouTube.com.

"Thriller," has been voted Michael Jackson's best song ever by fans celebrating the pop legend's 50th birthday. In Related News: A mega-rare Michael Jackson record is up for auction - and is expected to fetch a stunning $10,000. The promo CD (Men In Black), said to be one of only 10 in the world, and is currently up for bids on eBay.

Rapper C-Murder has offered to help Remy Ma cope with jail life after her partner Papoose approached him for advice. The rapper is currently under house arrest-awaiting a retrial - after a life sentence for second-degree murder was overturned in 2006.

Rapper Fat Joe has lashed out at fellow Puerto Rican Daddy Yankee for publicly endorsing U.S. presidential candidate John McCain. Yankee recently confessed that he's a big admirer of McCain. And his comments have upset Fat Joe, who insists Yankee is a "sellout."

Fashion mogul Kimora Lee Simmons has denied rumors she is pregnant with her third child after she was spotted visiting a doctor earlier this month.

Ruben Studdard has been ordered to pay back almost $200,000 to the U.S. government.According to court records, tax liens have been filed on the singer's properties for unpaid federal and local taxes.
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Hip Hop Scandals and Tragedies Part ONE...

Eddie Murphy gettin gangsta?
We all know, that actor/comedian Eddie Murphy was stopped in a Toyota Land Cruiser with Atisone (Shalomar) Seiuli, a 21-year old ‘transsexual’ prostitute wanted on a prostitution charge.
Murphy claimed he was playing “good Samaritan” and giving Seiuli a ride home.

The tabloids had a field day.

Murphy filed a $5 million dollar lawsuit, accusing the tabloids of trying to damage his reputation and his publicist called the reports ‘malice and reckless.’

What you didn’t know: Murphy quietly dropped the lawsuit against the ‘National Enquirer’ and helped the tabloid pay their attorney’s fees.

Also, the transsexual prostitute that was a passenger in Murphy’s SUV was allegedly working on a book disclosing her numerous celebrity clients, some of the biggest names in Hollywood.

On April 22, 1998, Atisone (Shalomar) Seiuli fell to her death when ‘she’ was supposedly trying to enter the fifth-floor window of her Korea town Apartment from the roof, after having accidentally locked ‘herself’ out.

The manuscript for ‘her’ book has never been found and remains missing.
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R. Kelly continues to be a scandal-plagued celebrity. Kelly’s brother, Kerry, has released a DVD; that includes explosive allegations about Kelly. Kerry claims, Kelly offered him $50,000 in cash and a record deal to lie to police and say that he was the man on the sex tape with the underage girl. Kerry also reveals that Kelly has a troubling relationship with his wife, claiming, Kelly is emotionally and physically abusive and thinks nothing of “beating his wife,” and that their marriage includes frequent ménage a trois encounters. Kerry also claims that Kelly had a number of inappropriate relationships with underage girls and that Kelly allegedly molested his own niece. Kerry also states that Kelly is bi-sexual and has engaged in numerous gay relationships.
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It has always been speculated but never confirmed, that , the founder of the ‘Nation Of Islam,’ a black nationalist and religious organization was a ‘white man’ named Wallace Fard, pictured above. Scholars have provided proof, that Fard was ‘at least’ half Caucasian if not full Caucasian. His mother, Alice Dodd, was a Caucasian born in England. Fard allegedly entered the United States through Canada and served time in a U.S. prison for drug trafficking before turning his life around. He studied various religious from behind bars and founded the ‘NOI.’ Fard often argued that blacks (he objected to the term Negro) should reject Christianity because it was the religion of white slave owners. Fard mysteriously and abruptly disappeared in June 1934 and was replaced by Elijah Muhammad.
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Donald Goines

At age 14, Donald Goines forged a birth certificate to join the military. He was introduced to heroin in the air force.

Discharged at age 15, he was a full-blown heroin addict. He returned home to Detroit and pawned his mother’s sewing machine and television to support his habit.

At 18, he became a vicious pimp. He was so brutal; he often beat his women with “hot” coat hangers that he heated up on the stove.

During a jail stint, he turned to writing, during his incarceration. He would write an essay on the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and win an award.

When he was released, he read books by Iceberg Slim and decided to become a writer. He bought an old typewriter and typed a manuscript detailing his life, entitled “Dopefiend.” He paid his sister 10 cents a page to proofread.

Once, he his sister into the room and made her watch as he tied a belt around his arm and injected heroin into his vein. Afterwards, he told her, ‘I wanted you to witness that, so you’ll never be addicted like me.’ Later, when it was time for the next fix, he called another sister into the room, and repeated the same routine and gave her the same message.

He sent the manuscript to Iceberg Slim’s publisher, ‘Holloway House.’ They responded by offering him a book deal. He would receive 12 cents off of each book sold and each book would be priced at $1.90.

Goines would soon develop a writing routine, he would shoot up heroin and nod off, wakeup, and write non-stop.

Goines would author over 14 books, which are still popular, especially in the prison system. His books would go on to sell millions of copies and he became known as the ‘Godfather Of Urban Fiction.’

He relocated to Los Angeles. During his stay, he met his idol Iceberg Slim. Goines thanked him for being a major influence in his life.

Goines became homesick and moved back to Detroit.

Goines would eventually marry a woman named Shirley. She already had one daughter and she would give birth to another daughter, fathered by Goines.

One evening, they were relaxing at home and Shirley was popping popcorn in the kitchen when the doorbell rang.

She answered the door, two white men stormed in, pulled out guns and killed Donald and Shirley while the kids played nearby, they were left unharmed.

Rumors on the street indicated that a contract was taken out on Goines over a drug debt and the black underworld was not happy with his book. They considered the books too revealing and thinly based on real life characters, who didn’t want their illegal activities publicized.
The killers were never apprehended.

To this day, his books have never been out of print, making him one of the most successful African-American authors in history.

Freeway Ricky Ross...

The is a story about an American drug dealer, not a rapper who raps about drug dealing but a real person who sold real drugs to real people. A person who was instrumental in the production and distribution of one of the largest rock cocaine enterprises ever in effect in the US. A person who was sentenced to life in prison. Ricky Donell Ross was born in Troup, Texas and moved to Los Angeles when he was young. Ross dropped out of Dorsey High School in his senior year where he excelled in tennis. Because he couldn’t read or write his coach informed him that would not be able to receive a tennis scholarship for college.

At the end of tennis season, Ross dropped out of Dorsey and enrolled at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, a vocational community college near USC. There he learned to bind books but he was interested in the L.A. Trade-Tech (LATT) tennis team, and Ross was still hoping his skills with the racquet would propel his career. He was considered the 3rd best player on the team according to the tennis coach and he was steadily improving but his other talent was stealing cars for which he was busted for in 1979.

Ross’ friend from San Jose State University told him about cocaine, a drug that was becoming more popular with the upscale party crowd but not popular among inner city residents. Through a cocaine-using auto upholstery teacher Ross knew at LATT, he met a Nicaraguan named Henry Corrales, who began selling Ross and his best friend, Ollie ''Big Loc'' Newell, small amounts of this new drug. Because Ross and Newell where plugged into the LA gang scene they were able to quickly distribute the product in South Los Angeles. Eventually Corrales introduced Ross to Danilo Blandon a major supplier from Nicaragua. From that relationship, Ross went from a small time pusher to one of American most profitable street dealers in American history.

Blandon eventually would provide Ross with hundreds of kilos of cocaine on consignment and during his height, it was not uncommon to move $2 million or $3 million worth of crack in one day. Ross undercut other dealers and built a flourishing drug empire that spread all over the western part of the United States across to the Midwest.

Steve Polak former Los Angeles Police Department narcotics detective, who was part of the Freeway Rick Task Force, which was set up in 1987 to put Ross out of business stated, " his poison, there's no telling how many tens of thousands of people he touched. He's responsible for a major cancer that still hasn't stopped spreading." Ross and Blandon avoided arrest for years. But in the late 1990s, the operation lost its contra connection. Both dealers were soon arrested on drug charges. Freeway Rick started serving a ten-year sentence, while the Justice Department intervened to free the Nicaraguan contra-connected Blandon and sent him home as a well paid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) informant.

Other credible sources have made similar allegations about contra involvement in cocaine trafficking into the United States such as the December 1985 Associated Press story that exposed the contra alliance with cocaine smugglers. "Nicaraguan rebels operating in northern Costa Rica have engaged in cocaine trafficking," wrote AP reporters Robert Parry and Brian Barger, "in part to help finance their war against Nicaragua's leftist government, according to U.S. investigators and American volunteers who work with the rebels." As evidence, the reporters cited a CIA intelligence report noting the contras in Nicaragua had bought aircraft with drug profits."

After lengthy investigations, a U.S. Senate subcommittee chaired by John Kerry, the Democratic Senator from Massachusetts, issued a report in 1988 concluding that "individuals associated with the contra movement" were traffickers; cocaine smugglers had participated in "contra supply operations; and the U.S. State Department had made "payments to drug traffickers . . . for humanitarian assistance to the contras. in some cases after the traffickers had been indicted . . . on drug charges."

In an interview in 1994, Ross said that he was making as much as $1 to $2 million by selling as many as half a million crack rocks on any given day. With thousands of employees, Ross operated drug sales not only in Los Angeles but in St. Louis, New Orleans, Texas, Kansas City, Oklahoma, Indiana, and Seattle. Many speculate that Ross was the link between the CIA and Nicaraguan rebels trying to over throw the Nicaraguan government during the Iran-Contra affair. The theory is that Ross was buying cocaine from Nicaraguan drug traffickers who were in turn funneling money back to the CIA supported rebels in Nicaragua. Gary Webb interviewed Ross several times before breaking the story in 1996 to the San Jose Mercury News. Webb was eventually criticized for the allegations he made in the story, but many had been aware of a such plot before the story, including Congresswoman Maxine Waters of Los Angeles, who vowed to get to the bottom of this scandal.

Ricky Ross was convicted in 1996 of conspiring to buy more than 100 kilograms of cocaine from a police informant. He was initially sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole with his old friend and former DEA employee Danilo Blandon testifying against him. A federal appeals court threw this decision out and upon the trial judge's reconsideration he was sentenced 20 years. Ross has been in state prison for 10 years now and he may be released in just two more.

Sports Report for 8/31/08

The Sports Report
August 31, 2008

My Piccz
Baseball – 8-7 (48-46-51%)
Football – 0-0 (11-5-69%)
College Football – 1-1 (20-19-51%)
Parlay – LOST
Guaranteed – LOST

Major League Baseball
· Philadelphia aquired Matt Stairs from Toronto for a player to be named later.
· Toronto also traded David Eckstein to Arizona for Chad Beck.
· In the American League…
· Detroit (66-70) def. Kansas City (57-79) 4-2. Miguel Cabrera (Det) hit his 29th homer of the season.
· Toronto (70-66) def. The Yankees (72-64) 6-2. Roy Halladay (Tor) got his 17th win of the year (17-9). Alex Rodriguez (NYY) hit his 29th homerun of the year. Jason Giambi (NYY) hit his 28th homer of the year.
· Seattle (53-83) def. Cleveland (65-70) Adrian Beltre (Sea) hit two homers (22,23).
· MY WHITE SOX (77-59) def. Boston (79-57) 4-2. Gavin Floyd (CWS) got his 15th win of the season (15-6). Bobby Jenks (CWS) got his 27th save of the year. Jim Thome (CWS) hit his 29th homerun of the year.
· Tampa Bay (84-51) def. Baltimore (63-73) 10-4. James Shields (TB) got his 12th win of the season (12-8).
· Texas (67-71) def. The Angels (83-53) 4-3. Josh Hamilton (Tex) hit his 30th homerun of the year.
· Minnesota (77-60) def. Oakland (63-74) 12-4.

· In the National League…
· Cincinnati (61-76) def. San Francisco (59-77) 9-3.
· The Mets (76-61) def. Florida (69-68) 6-2. David Wright (NYM) hit his 27th homerun of the season.
· Washington (52-85) def. Atlanta (59-78) 8-4.
· Milwaukee (80-56) def. Pittsburgh (57-79) 7-0. CC Sabathia (Mil) is now 9-0 as a Brewer (14-8) and he had 11 strikeouts. He pitched a controversial 1-hitter.
· Houston (71-66) def. St. Louis (74-63) 3-0. Jose Valverde (Hou) got his 37th save of the season.
· Philadelphia (75-62) def. The Cubs (85-52) 5-3. Brad Lidge (Phi) got his 33rd save of the season.
· San Diego (53-83) def. Colorado (64-74) 2-1.
· The Dodgers (67-70) def. Arizona (69-67) 8-1. Mark Reynolds (AZ) hit his 26th homer of the year.

· In the races for playoff spots…
· The AL East is led by Tampa Bay over Boston by 5 ½ games.
· The AL Central is led by MY WHITE SOX over Minnesota by ½ game.
· The AL West is led by The Angels over Texas by 17 games.
· The Wildcard is currently held by Boston
· The NL East is led by The Mets over Philadelphia by 1 games.
· The NL Central is led by The Cubs over Milwaukee by4 ½ games.
· The NL West is led by Arizona over The Dodgers by 2 ½ games.
· The Wildcard is currently held by Milwaukee

· The League Leaders look like this…
· The AL Leader in Batting Average is Dustin Pedroia (Bos) .326
· The NL Leader in Batting Average is Albert Pujols (Stl) .364
· The AL Leader is Home Runs is Carlos Quentin (CWS) 36
· The NL Leader in Home Runs is Ryan Howard (Phi) 37
· The AL Leader in RBI’s are Josh Hamilton (Tex) 117
· The NL Leader in RBI’s are Ryan Howard (Phi) 114
· The AL Leader in Wins is Cliff Lee (Cle) 19
· The NL Leader in Wins is Brandon Webb (Az) 19
· The AL Leader in ERA is Cliff Lee (Cle) 2.43
· The NL Leader in ERA is Tim Lincecum (SF) 2.43
· The AL Leader in Saves is Francisco Rodriguez (LAA) 53
· The NL Leader in Saves is Jose Valverde (Hou) 37

· My piccs for the Award Winners look like this…
· AL MVP = Carlos Quentin (CWS) or Jermaine Dye (CWS)
· NL MVP = Ryan Howard (Phi)
· AL CY YOUNG = Cliff Lee (Cle)
· NL CY YOUNG = Brandon Webb (Az)

National Football League
· Yesterday, The Eagles released DL Jerome McDougle. Today, MY GIANTS signed him to a 1 year $1,000,000 contract.
· New England released S John Lynch.
· The Miami Dolphins sign RB Ricky Williams to a 1 year extension.

National Basketball Association
· No news to report.

College Football (TOP 25)
· No Top 25 teams in action today.
· The National Leaders look like this…
· Passing – Drew Willy (Buf) 261.03 rating.
· Passing Yards – Graham Harrell (Texas Tech) 536 yards.
· Rushing – Shun White (Navy) 348 yards.
· Receiving – Taylor Price (Ohio) 14 rec.
· Revieving Yards – Dennis Pitta (BYU) 213 yards.
· Interceptions – Many Tied with 2 Interceptions.
· Scoring – Donald Brown (Uconn) 24 pts.

Pro Wrestling
· TNA Impact did a rating of 1.1, which was the exact same as last week.
· At the RAW tapings in St. Louis, Shawn Michaels suffered a serious torn tricep muscle.
· There was a WWE Raw House Show to report as well as a WWE Smaccdown House Show…
WWE Smackdown & ECW House Show Results
- 8/30/08
Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas
Here are a list of quick results from the Smackdown and ECW house shows here in Jonesboro.
Big Show defeated Carlito.
R-Truth defeated The Brian Kendrick via DQ
.Michelle McCool & Maria defeated Maryse & Natalia via pinfall
Vladimir Kozlov defeated Super Crazy via pinfall.
Finlay defeated Kenny Dykstra via pinfall
Hawkins and Ryder defeated Jessie & Festus to retain the WWE Tag Team Titles.
Jeff Hardy defeated MVP in a NO-DQ match.
Triple H & The Undertaker defeated The Great Khali & Shelton Benjamin.

WWE Raw House Show Results
- 8/30/08
Location: Peoria, Illinois
- D-Lo Brown defeated Lance Cade.
- Snitsky defeated Primo Colon.
- WWE Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella & WWE Women's Champion Beth Phoenix defeated Kofi Kingston & Mickie James.
- Jamie Noble defeated Jake Hager.
- World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase Jr. defeated Cryme Tyme.
- Batista defeated William Regal.
- ECW Champion Mark Henry defeated Matt Hardy in a No DQ Match.
- World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk defeated Kane.

Personal Notes
· Suge Knight got arrested for battery again and drug possession.
· Da Brat got sentenced to 3 years in prison for aggrivated Battery.


My Picc’s for TONIGHTS Games
(P = Parlay / G = Guaranteed)
Baseball
· Detroit
· Boston
· Cleveland (P) (G)
· Texas
· Florida
· The Mets
· Philadelphia
· Colorado
· Houston
· Arizona
· The Dodgers (P)

College Football
· Fresno State +5
* UCLA +7

Sports Report for 8/30/08

The Sports Report
8/30/08

My Piccz
Baseball – 6-9 (40-39-51%)
Football – 0-0 (11-5-69%)
College Football – 15-14 (19-18-51%)
Parlay – LOST
Guaranteed – WON

Major League Baseball
· In the American League…
· Toronto (69-66) def. The Yankees (72-63) 7-6.
· Seattle (52-83) def. Cleveland (65-69) 4-3.
· Tampa Bay (83-51) def. Baltimore (63-72) 10-9. Aubrey Huff (Bal) hit his 30th homer of the year.
· Boston (79-56) def. MY WHITE SOX (76-59) 8-2.
· Kansas City (57-78) def. Detroit (65-70) 13-3. Billy Butler (KC) hit two homeruns (8,9).
· The Angels (83-52) def. Texas (66-71) 4-3. Francisco Rodriguez (LAA) got his 53rd save of the year.
· Oakland (63-73) def. Minnesota (76-60) 3-2. Jack Cust (Oak) hit his 25th homer of the year.

· In the National League…
· Philadelphia (74-62) def. The Cubs (85-51) 5-2. Ryan Howard (Phi) hit his 37th homer of the year. Jayson Werth (Phi) hit two homers (19,20). Brad Lidge (Phi) got his 32nd save of the season.
· Milwaukee (79-56) def. Pittsburgh (57-78) 11-3.
· Houston (70-66) def. St. Louis (74-62) 8-5. Jose Valverde (Hou) got his 36th save of the year. Rick Ankiel (Stl) hit his 25th homer of the season. Albert Pujols (Stl) hit his 29th homer of the year.
· Cincinnati (60-76) def. San Francisco (59-76) 7-6. Randy Winn (SF) hit two homeruns (8,9).
· Washington (51-85) def. Atlanta (59-77) 9-8.
· Florida (69-67) def. The Mets (75-61) 4-3. Mike Jacobs (Fla) hit his 27th homer of the year. David Wright (NYM) hit his 26th homer of the season.
· The Dodgers (66-70) def. Arizona (69-66) 6-2. Manny Ramirez (LAD) hit two homers (28,29).
· San Diego (52-83) def. Colorado (64-73) 9-4.

· In the races for playoff spots…
· The AL East is led by Tampa Bay over Boston by 4 ½ games.
· The AL Central is led by MY WHITE SOX over Minnesota by ½ game.
· The AL West is led by The Angels over Texas by 18 games.
· The Wildcard is currently held by Boston
· The NL East is led by The Mets over Philadelphia by 1 games.
· The NL Central is led by The Cubs over Milwaukee by 5 ½ games.
· The NL West is led by Arizona over The Dodgers by 3 ½ games.
· The Wildcard is currently held by Milwaukee

· The League Leaders look like this…
· The AL Leader in Batting Average is Dustin Pedroia (Bos) .327
· The NL Leader in Batting Average is Albert Pujols (Stl) .362
· The AL Leader is Home Runs is Carlos Quentin (CWS) 36
· The NL Leader in Home Runs is Ryan Howard (Phi) 37
· The AL Leader in RBI’s are Josh Hamilton (Tex) 116
· The NL Leader in RBI’s are Ryan Howard (Phi) 113
· The AL Leader in Wins is Cliff Lee (Cle) 19
· The NL Leader in Wins is Brandon Webb (Az) 19
· The AL Leader in ERA is Cliff Lee (Cle) 2.43
· The NL Leader in ERA is Tim Lincecum (SF) 2.43
· The AL Leader in Saves is Francisco Rodriguez (LAA) 53
· The NL Leader in Saves is Brian Wilson (SF) 36

· My piccs for the Award Winners look like this…
· AL MVP = Carlos Quentin (CWS) or Jermaine Dye (CWS)
· NL MVP = Ryan Howard (Phi)
· AL CY YOUNG = Cliff Lee (Cle)
· NL CY YOUNG = Brandon Webb (Az)

National Football League
· Tampa Bay released QB Chris Simms
· San Francisco released WR Ashley Lelie
· Dallas G Larry Allen has announced his retirement.
· Denver released CB Tyrone Poole
· Cincinnati released HB Rudi Johnson

National Basketball Association
· No news to report.

College Football (TOP 25)
· #1 Georgia (1-0) def. Georgia Southern (0-1) 45-21.
· #2 Ohio State (1-0) def. Youngstown State (0-1) 43-0.
· #3 USC (1-0) def. Virginia (0-1) 52-7.
· #4 Oaklahoma (1-0) def. Chattanooga (0-1) 57-2.
· #5 Florida (1-0) def. Hawaii (0-1) 56-10.
· #6 Missouri (1-0) def. #20 Illinois (0-1) 52-42.
· #7 LSU (1-0) def. Appalacian State (0-1) 41-13.
· #8 West Virginia (1-0) def. Villanova (0-1) 48-21.
· #24 Alabama (1-0) def. #9 Clemson (0-1) 34-10.
· #10 Auburn (1-0) def. Louisiana-Monroe (0-1) 34-0.
· #11 Texas (1-0) def. Florida Atlantic (0-1) 52-10.
· #12 Texas Tech (1-0) def. Eastern Washington (0-1) 49-24.
· #13 Wisconsin (1-0) def. Akron (0-1) 38-17.
· #14 Kansas (1-0) def. Florida International (0-1) 40-10.
· #15 Arizona State (1-0) def. Northern Arizona (0-1) 30-13.
· #16 BYU (1-0) def. Northern Iowa (0-1) 41-17.
· East Carolina (1-0) def. #17 Virginia Tech (0-1) 27-22.
· #19 South Florida (1-0) def. Tennessee-Martin (0-1) 56-7.
· #21 Oregon (1-0) def. Washington (0-1) 44-10.
· #22 Penn State (1-0) def. Coastal Carolina (0-1) 66-10.
· Bowling Green (1-0) def. #25 Pittsburgh (0-1) 27-17.

Pro Wrestling
· Walter “Killer” Kowalkski passed away this morning at tha age of 82 due to complications from a heart attack on August 8th.
· There was a WWE RAW House Show to report…
WWE Raw House Show Results
- 8/29/08
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- D-Lo Brown defeated Lance Cade.
- Snitsky defeated Primo Colon.
- WWE Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella & WWE Women's Champion Beth Phoenix defeated Kofi Kingston & Candice Michelle.
- Jamie Noble defeated Jake Hager.
- World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase Jr. defeated Cryme Tyme.
- Batista defeated William Regal.
- ECW Champion Mark Henry defeated Matt Hardy in a No DQ Match.
- World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk defeated Kane.

Personal Notes
· I drank ALL mutha fuccin day yesterday. Neva stopped except for my nap hours.
· I think I fell asleep playin baseball on tha PS2.
· I am gonna try to think of a few ways to make my overall blog page and sports reports look betta. If you have any ideas, let a playa know.

My Picc’s for TONIGHTS Games
(P = Parlay / G = Guaranteed)
Baseball
· Cleveland
· Detroit (P)
· Toronto
· MY WHITE SOX
· Tampa Bay
· The Angels (P) (G)
· Minnesota
· San Francisco
· The Mets
· Atlanta
· Milwaukee (P)
· St. Louis
· The Cubs (P)
· San Diego
· Arizona (P)

College Football
· Louisville –4
· Colorado –12