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Former NBA star Jayson Williams choked on his words with his tears dripping onto the statement he was attempting to read in a New Jersey courtroom on Tuesday morning. He had just been sentenced to five years in prison for shooting limousine driver Costas Christofi with a 12-gauge shotgun and killing him after a night of heavy drinking.
Typically, it took the legal system in America a long time to put closure on this case, eight years to be exact. In 2004, Williams, although acquitted of manslaughter, was convicted of apparently changing the crime scene in order to make the...
Evander Holyfield and his wife Candi met with Dr. Phil McGrawat at his Beverly Hills home on Saturday. The couple is now pulling out from appearing on his Dr. Phil’s show to discuss their troubled marriage.
The former boxing champion confirmed that he canceled a scheduled appearance on the talk show guru’s television show after a dinner date at Dr. Phil’s mansion turned into a disaster.
“Candi and I initially reached out to seek Dr .Phil’s counsel and we are so glad we did,” said Holyfield. “Dr. Phil was gracious to open his home to us....
On Friday at Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, Sixers legend Julius Erving, also known as “Dr. J.”
was surprised when friends threw him a 60th birthday party. The party continued on Saturday night with a black-tie dinner. The “Doctor’s” actual birthday was on Monday.
Dr. J., the “Doctor” who was given the nickname back in high school because he was a surgeon who operated with unmatched precision and professionalism on a basketball court, was joined at the party by his current wife Dorys, his daughter, tennis pro Alexandra Stevenson, who’s mother is sportswriter...
Tennis star Anna Kournikova’s mother, Alla Kournikova’s, was arrested and charged with child neglect. Ms. Kournikova is accused of leaving her 5 year-old son, Allan, home alone unattended for at least an hour. She told police she had gone to the bank and post office but left Allan, on his own, at home watching television because he did not want to go with her. She left him a telephone and locked the front door with a dead-bolt to stop him wandering out.
The police reports states: ‘The boy jumped off a second story roof that was approximately 15 feet high...
We hear all of the stories about Tiger Woods, Shaquille O’Neal, and the many other athletes who have committed adultery, while married. Why do the true love stories receive such lackluster attention? After hearing so many negative reports I wanted to share something about true love.
Chris and Stefanie Spielman were high school sweethearts. They dated while students at Ohio State University. Stefanie pursued a degree in journalism and Chris went on to play in the National Football League. In 1989, they married and began to raise their family. In 1998, while three months...
Golfer Tiger Woods’s fall from grace is proving attractive fodder for Hollywood. Oscar winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr is lined up to play the shamed sportsman in a biopic.
Hollywood producers want to tell the story of the married father-of-two, who has been linked to 14 different women in the past two months, in a made-for-TV movie reported Daily Star online.
Cuba may resemble Tiger Woods a bit, but I am not sure if it is the right fit. He is an award winning actor, I think the script would have to be extraordinary to fulfill an actor of Cuba Goodings acting ability...
Manny Pacquiao filed suit in U.S. District Court, in Nevada on Wednesday, against Floyd Mayweather Jr., Floyd Mayweather Sr., Roger Mayweather, Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions executives Oscar De La Hoya and Richard Schaefer, alleging that they made false and defamatory statements accusing him of taking performance-enhancing drugs.
It could be the final blow that will kill the negotiations for their proposed March 13 HBO PPV super fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, many believe would be the richest fight in boxing history if it takes place.
Mayweather has...
According to ESPN, a dispute that began on the team plane and resumed more than 24 hours later in the team’s locker room between Washington Wizards guards Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton is at the center of an investigation by local and federal authorities. Arenas’ recent admission of gun possession on Wizards property, according to sources close to the situation has opened up an internal inquiry by the Wizards as well as a criminal investigation.
An argument commenced during a card game on the team’s overnight flight back to Washington from Phoenix on Dec. 19...
In their first Celebration issue, Ebony Magazine has named LeBron James to its respected “Power 150” list of the most influential black Americans. The publication ranked him No. 1 among sports personalities. Others on that list includes President Barack Obama, Venus and Serena Williams, Rev. Al Sharpton, Chris Rock, Queen Latifah, Wanda Sykes, Mo’Nique and Tiger Woods.
This is a very diverse group of movers and shakers. There will be eight different cover options available to the public.
I wonder why Venus and Serena Williams have to share a spot together? I am...
Lebron James celebrated his 25th birthday party at the Bar Room in Cleveland on Wednesday night. He celebrated his birthday with Drake, Young Jeezy, and Fabolous. Jay-Z cancelled his performance at the birthday celebration to accompany his wife in St. Barts.
Shaq brought Lebron a white Rolls Royce Phantom for his birthday! A $434k gift.
Check out some exclusive footage of LeBron James’ birthday party below:
Lebron James 25th Birthday...
Irresponsible Athletes that go to Jail
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Former NBA star Jayson Williams choked on his words with his tears dripping onto the statement he was attempting to read in a New Jersey courtroom on Tuesday morning. He had just been sentenced to five years in prison for shooting limousine driver Costas Christofi with a 12-gauge shotgun and killing him after a night of heavy drinking.
Typically, it took the legal system in America a long time to put closure on this case, eight years to be exact. In 2004, Williams, although acquitted of manslaughter, was convicted of apparently changing the crime scene in order to make the...Holyfield Bows out of Dr. Phil Appearance
Posted by The ProWife in Athletes, Celeb News on February 26, 2010 | No Great Comments Yet, Tell Me What You Think
Evander Holyfield and his wife Candi met with Dr. Phil McGrawat at his Beverly Hills home on Saturday. The couple is now pulling out from appearing on his Dr. Phil’s show to discuss their troubled marriage.
The former boxing champion confirmed that he canceled a scheduled appearance on the talk show guru’s television show after a dinner date at Dr. Phil’s mansion turned into a disaster.
“Candi and I initially reached out to seek Dr .Phil’s counsel and we are so glad we did,” said Holyfield. “Dr. Phil was gracious to open his home to us....Julius Erving, The Doctor is in for a Surprise 60th Birthday Party
Posted by The ProWife in Athletes, Celeb News on February 26, 2010 | No Great Comments Yet, Tell Me What You Think
On Friday at Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, Sixers legend Julius Erving, also known as “Dr. J.”
was surprised when friends threw him a 60th birthday party. The party continued on Saturday night with a black-tie dinner. The “Doctor’s” actual birthday was on Monday.
Dr. J., the “Doctor” who was given the nickname back in high school because he was a surgeon who operated with unmatched precision and professionalism on a basketball court, was joined at the party by his current wife Dorys, his daughter, tennis pro Alexandra Stevenson, who’s mother is sportswriter...Why do parents leave their underage children at home alone while they run errands?
Posted by The ProWife in Athletes, Crazy News on January 26, 2010 | 2 Great Comments
Tennis star Anna Kournikova’s mother, Alla Kournikova’s, was arrested and charged with child neglect. Ms. Kournikova is accused of leaving her 5 year-old son, Allan, home alone unattended for at least an hour. She told police she had gone to the bank and post office but left Allan, on his own, at home watching television because he did not want to go with her. She left him a telephone and locked the front door with a dead-bolt to stop him wandering out.
The police reports states: ‘The boy jumped off a second story roof that was approximately 15 feet high...Chris & Stefanie Spielman: A True Love Story
Posted by The ProWife in Athletes, Family on January 7, 2010 | No Great Comments Yet, Tell Me What You Think
We hear all of the stories about Tiger Woods, Shaquille O’Neal, and the many other athletes who have committed adultery, while married. Why do the true love stories receive such lackluster attention? After hearing so many negative reports I wanted to share something about true love.
Chris and Stefanie Spielman were high school sweethearts. They dated while students at Ohio State University. Stefanie pursued a degree in journalism and Chris went on to play in the National Football League. In 1989, they married and began to raise their family. In 1998, while three months...Is Cuba Gooding Jr being pursued to play Tiger Woods in an upcoming film?
Posted by The ProWife in Athletes, Celeb News, Sports News on January 6, 2010 | 2 Great Comments
Golfer Tiger Woods’s fall from grace is proving attractive fodder for Hollywood. Oscar winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr is lined up to play the shamed sportsman in a biopic.
Hollywood producers want to tell the story of the married father-of-two, who has been linked to 14 different women in the past two months, in a made-for-TV movie reported Daily Star online.
Cuba may resemble Tiger Woods a bit, but I am not sure if it is the right fit. He is an award winning actor, I think the script would have to be extraordinary to fulfill an actor of Cuba Goodings acting ability...The greatest fight of all time that never was
Posted by The ProWife in Athletes, Sports News on January 5, 2010 | 1 Great Comment
Manny Pacquiao filed suit in U.S. District Court, in Nevada on Wednesday, against Floyd Mayweather Jr., Floyd Mayweather Sr., Roger Mayweather, Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions executives Oscar De La Hoya and Richard Schaefer, alleging that they made false and defamatory statements accusing him of taking performance-enhancing drugs.
It could be the final blow that will kill the negotiations for their proposed March 13 HBO PPV super fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, many believe would be the richest fight in boxing history if it takes place.
Mayweather has...Gilbert Arenas gun shakeup was a result of card game?
Posted by The ProWife in Athletes, Sports News on January 5, 2010 | No Great Comments Yet, Tell Me What You Think
According to ESPN, a dispute that began on the team plane and resumed more than 24 hours later in the team’s locker room between Washington Wizards guards Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton is at the center of an investigation by local and federal authorities. Arenas’ recent admission of gun possession on Wizards property, according to sources close to the situation has opened up an internal inquiry by the Wizards as well as a criminal investigation.
An argument commenced during a card game on the team’s overnight flight back to Washington from Phoenix on Dec. 19...LeBron James – One of Most Influential Black Americans
Posted by The ProWife in Athletes, Celeb News, Sports News on January 4, 2010 | No Great Comments Yet, Tell Me What You Think
In their first Celebration issue, Ebony Magazine has named LeBron James to its respected “Power 150” list of the most influential black Americans. The publication ranked him No. 1 among sports personalities. Others on that list includes President Barack Obama, Venus and Serena Williams, Rev. Al Sharpton, Chris Rock, Queen Latifah, Wanda Sykes, Mo’Nique and Tiger Woods.
This is a very diverse group of movers and shakers. There will be eight different cover options available to the public.
I wonder why Venus and Serena Williams have to share a spot together? I am...Lebron James 25th Birthday Party
Posted by The ProWife in Athletes, Celeb News, Sports News on January 4, 2010 | 2 Great Comments
Lebron James celebrated his 25th birthday party at the Bar Room in Cleveland on Wednesday night. He celebrated his birthday with Drake, Young Jeezy, and Fabolous. Jay-Z cancelled his performance at the birthday celebration to accompany his wife in St. Barts.
Shaq brought Lebron a white Rolls Royce Phantom for his birthday! A $434k gift.
Check out some exclusive footage of LeBron James’ birthday party below:
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