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Let the mixed martial arts fighting pundits celebrate: Kimbo Slice lost his first pro fight on Saturday night. The loss, however, came from a stand-in fighter. Slice was supposed to fight Ken Shamrock, but Shamrock was unable to fight due to a cut over his left eye he got while training. The stand-in, Seth Petruzelli, stepped in and defeated Slice in about 14 seconds.

When the fight began Slice aggressively went after Petruzelli. But in the commotion, Petruzelli caught Slice on the jaw with his right hand, stunning him to the ground. As soon as Slice hit the ground, Petruzelli pounced on him and started reigning blows on Slice's head and face. The referee quickly stepped in and stopped the fight.

"It was an opportunity to step up," Petruzelli told ESPN after the fight. "This is something I wanted all my life."

"It's all good," added Slice, who fell to 3-1. "It was unexpected, but it's all good."

MMA critics have continually said that Slice is overrated and wouldn't be able to hang against a quality MMA opponent, There's no word on when Slice's next fight will be, but the expected bout with Brett Rogers will be a little while down the road. Slice may end up fighting Shamrock next, but there hasn't been an announcement yet, but we're sure Slice will want a rematch with Petruzelli. See the Slice knockout after the jump:

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-10-06T11:03:00+00:00Candace Parker Wins MVP and Rookie of the Yearhttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/10/06/candace-parker-wins-mvp-and-rookie-of-the-year/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/10/06/candace-parker-wins-mvp-and-rookie-of-the-year/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/10/06/candace-parker-wins-mvp-and-rookie-of-the-year/#commentsFiled under: ,

L.A. Sparks' Candace Parker has already won an Olympic Gold medal, a national college championship and college player of the year honors, but it appears that it's not enough. On Friday, the WNBA awarded Parker the league MVP trophy as well as Rookie of the Year honors, making her the first player to win both trophies in the same year.

"You know, Coach (Michael) Cooper set this goal for me early on, and I looked at him like he was crazy,'' Parker told NBC Sports. "He's like, 'We're going to win the rookie of the year, and you're going to win a championship and you're going to win the MVP.' I just looked at him like, 'That's what you expect of me already?'''

The Sparks didn't make it to the finals this year, after being ousted by the San Antonio Silver Stars, but like most fans, you can see a WNBA Championship in Parker's future. She was the #1 pick in the draft this season and averaged 18.5 points and 9.5 rebounds a game. Plus, homegirl can dunk.

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-10-06T07:00:00+00:00J.C. Smith-Livingstone Rivalry, The Cradle of HBCU Footballhttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/10/03/j-c-smith-livingstone-rivalry-is-cradle-of-hbcu-football/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/10/03/j-c-smith-livingstone-rivalry-is-cradle-of-hbcu-football/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/10/03/j-c-smith-livingstone-rivalry-is-cradle-of-hbcu-football/#commentsFiled under: , ,

When Johnson C. Smith and Livingstone renew the oldest and original HBCU rivalry Saturday in Charlotte, there's reason to celebrate.

The two schools played the first black college football game on Dec. 27, 1892 in Salisbury, N.C., which Smith (then Biddle Institute) won 5-0.

Back in those days, a touchdown was worth five points, marching bands hadn't been invented and football wasn't played in front of tens of thousands of fans in state of the art stadiums. Heck, even video games were nearly 90 years into the future. ...

While Biddle and Livingstone didn't invent the game, they did create a distinct branch that has grown into a special part of America's sports and social fabric.

Without HBCUs, some of what makes the Saturday game day experience wouldn't exist, not to mention the opportunities afforded to the brightest lights in college history. Think about the legacy of men like Jerry Rice, Eddie Robinson, "Too Tall" Jones and Jake Gaither; the elevation of halftime battles of marching bands to cult-like status, and of course, homecoming. It's been a great ride over the last 116, and we owe a passing debt of gratitude to a pair of small N.C. colleges that started it all.

By the way, Smith leads the series 37-20-2.

 

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]]>Herbert White2008-10-03T17:00:00+00:00Tiger, Jordan, LeBron Make Top 20 Most Powerful People in Sportshttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/10/03/tiger-jordan-lebron-make-top-20-most-powerful-people-in-sports/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/10/03/tiger-jordan-lebron-make-top-20-most-powerful-people-in-sports/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/10/03/tiger-jordan-lebron-make-top-20-most-powerful-people-in-sports/#commentsFiled under: ,


In BusinessWeek's October 13th issue they announce the "Power 100," a list of the 100 most powerful people in sports. The magazine asked 25 panelists of athletes, executives, marketers, writers, and academics to rank their top 20 out of 300 names . They were asked to consider how each individual rates vs. his or her peers; how much money each controls, generates, or influences; and the breadth and staying power of their impact.

In the #1 spot was none other than Tiger Woods. What more can be said? NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, NBA commissioner David Stern, ESPN president George Bodenheimer, and NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol round out the top five respectively.

Michael Jordan didn't make the list until the #9 spot and LeBron James barely made the top 20 at #17. Kobe Bryant (#28), Alex Rodriguez (#45), Derek Jeter (#51), Magic Johnson (#58), and Serena Williams (#100) all made the list. Check out the full list after the jump:

1 Tiger Woods Golfer
2 Roger Goodell Commissioner, NFL
3 David Stern Commissioner, NBA
4 George Bodenheimer President, ESPN
5 Dick Ebersol Chairman, NBC Sports
6 Phil Knight Chairman, Nike
7 Allan "Bud " Selig Commissioner, MLB
8 Brian France Chairman and CEO, Nascar
9 Michael Jordan NBA great; minority owner, Charlotte Bobcats
10 Sean McManus President, CBS News and Sports
11 David Hill Chairman and CEO, Fox Sports
12 Rupert Murdoch Chairman and CEO, News Corp.
13 Myles Brand President, NCAA
14 Tony Ponturo VP, global media and sports marketing, Anheuser-
Busch
15 Lance Armstrong Tour de France cyclist
16 Theodore Forstmann Chairman and CEO, IMG
17 LeBron James Forward, Cleveland Cavaliers
18 Donald Fehr Executive Director, Major League Baseball Players Assn.
19 Steinbrenner Family Principal owner, New York Yankees
20 John Henry Owner, Boston Red Sox; co-owner, Roush Fenway Racing
21 Gary Bettman Commissioner, NHL
22 Philip Anschutz Founder, Anschutz Entertainment Group; Co-owner,
Los Angeles Kings
23 Tim Leiweke CEO, Anschutz Entertainment Group
24 Robert Kraft Owner, New England Patriots
25 Brian Roberts Chairman and CEO, Comcast
26 Jerry Jones Owner and General Manager, Dallas Cowboys
27 Tim Finchem Commissioner, PGA Tour
28 Kobe Bryant Guard, Los Angeles Lakers
29 Peyton Manning Quarterback, Indianapolis Colts
30 John Skipper EVP, content, ESPN
31 Mark Parker President and CEO, Nike
32 Ed Goren President, Fox Sports
33 Malcolm Glazer Owner, Manchester United, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
34 Tom Brady Quarterback, New England Patriots
35 Jeff Urban Senior Vice-President, sports marketing, Gatorade
36 Paul Allen Owner, Seattle Seahawks, Portland Trail Blazers
37 Scott Boras President, Scott Boras Group
38 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Nascar driver
39 Peter Ueberroth Chairman, U.S. Olympic Committee
40 Chase Carey CEO and President, DirecTV
41 Rick Dudley President and CEO, Octagon
42 Michael Phelps Swimmer
43 George Pyne President, IMG Sports & Entertainment
44 Mark Cuban Owner, Dallas Mavericks, HDNet
45 Alex Rodriguez Third baseman, New York Yankees
46 Casey Wasserman CEO, Wasserman Media Group; Owner and
CEO, Los Angeles Avengers
47 Jack Nicklaus PGA great; partner, Nicklaus Design; owner, Nicklaus
Golf Equipment
48 Mark Ford President, Sports Illustrated Group
49 Bob DuPuy President and Chief Operating Officer, Major League
Baseball
50 Danica Patrick Indy Racing League driver
51 Derek Jeter Shortstop, New York Yankees
52 Sidney Crosby Center and captain, Pittsburgh Penguins
53 Adam Silver Deputy Commissioner and COO, NBA
54 John Madden NFL commentator; video game icon
55 David Levy President, Turner Broadcasting Sales and Turner Sports
56 Andre Agassi Tennis great
57 Tony Hawk Skateboarder; video game icon
58 Earvin "Magic" Johnson NBA Hall of Famer; Chairman and CEO, Magic
Johnson Enterprises
59 John Riccitiello CEO, Electronic Arts
60 Jerry Colangelo Chairman and CEO, Phoenix Suns; National
Director, USA Basketball
61 Dana White President, Ultimate Fighting Championship
62 Gene Orza COO, Major League Baseball Players Assn.
63 Don Garber Commissioner, MLS; CEO, Soccer United Marketing
64 Jim Nash Managing Director, sports advisory practice, Bank of
America
65 Wayne Gretzky Hockey great; part-owner and head coach, Phoenix
Coyotes
66 Ross Greenberg President, HBO Sports
67 Mike Ilitch Owner, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers
68 Jack Roush CEO and co-owner, Roush Fenway Racing
69 Jeff Pash Executive Vice-President and General Counsel, NFL
70 Tom Condon NFL agent, CAA
71 Mike Helton President, Nascar
72 John Walsh Senior Vice-President and Executive Editor, ESPN
73 David Berson Executive Vice-President, program planning and
development, ESPN
74 Katie Bayne Chief Marketing Officer, Coca-Cola North America
75 Lesa France Kennedy President, International Speedway
76 Arlen Kantarian CEO, United States Tennis Assn.
77 Pat Bowlen Owner and CEO, Denver Broncos
78 Christine Driessen CFO and Executive Vice-President, ESPN
79 Tony Vinciquerra Chairman and President, Fox Networks
Group
80 Richard Petty Nascar legend, team owner
81 Rooney family Owner, Pittsburgh Steelers
82 Tim Brosnan Executive Vice-President, business operations,
MLB
83 Bob Bowman CEO, MLB advanced media
84 Greg Carey and Joe Ravitch Managing Directors, Goldman Sachs
85 Dave Morgan Executive Editor, Yahoo! Sports
86 Jim Delany Commissioner, Big Ten
87 Randy Freer COO, Fox Sports Net
88 Steve Bornstein CEO, NFL Network; EVP of media, NFL
89 Wycliffe Grousbeck Owner and CEO, Boston Celtics
90 Roger Penske Rounder and Chairman, Penske Corp.
91 Colin Baden President, Oakley
92 Robert Johnson Majority owner, Charlotte Bobcats
93 Mike Slive Commissioner, Southeastern Conference
94 Stan Kroenke Owner, Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets;
part-owner, St. Louis Rams
95 Kevin Plank Founder and CEO, Under Armour
96 Ray Bednar Senior Vice-President and Sports Sponsorship
Executive, Bank of America
97 Eric Grubman Executive Vice-President, finance and strategic
transactions, NFL
98 Arn Tellem President, WMG Management
99 Jon Litner President, Comcast Sports Group
100 Serena Williams Tennis champ

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-10-03T10:02:00+00:00Ron Artest: "Hip-Hop is Almost Like a Religion" http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/10/01/ron-artest-hip-hop-is-almost-like-a-religion/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/10/01/ron-artest-hip-hop-is-almost-like-a-religion/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/10/01/ron-artest-hip-hop-is-almost-like-a-religion/#commentsFiled under: ,

For those of you thinking that Ron Artest is going to leave the hip-hop thing alone to concentrate on the chemistry between him and his new teammates in Houston, don't count on it. Our fellow sports heads at YouBeenBlinded.com have posted an interview and video of Ron Ron talking about his love for hip-hop and promoting his mixtape and the artists on his record label, TruWarier Records.

"Hip hop is almost like a religion," Artest said in a posted interview. "It's an expression of mainly pain and suffering. I think rap is more of a job, and hip-hop is more about expression. Hip- hop has been heavily watered down and knocked off course by the big money makers. There are many artists who are scared to make music for themselves, and they cater to the boss with grey hair or light skin who has never ever been caught in a cross fire, or been racially profiled, or cut in the face, or been face-to-face with multiple crack heads. The hip-hop I'm accustomed to is Rakim. Rakim should be able to say what's hip-hop and what's not. And give the other good music a different genre. Hip-hop is also influenced by God, meaning artists like Run-DMC and positive hip-hop. I think gangster rap is a fake. I think it should be labeled pain music."

YouBeenBlinded.com also posted new songs from Artest's upcoming mixtape that features DJ Drama, Foul Monday and Ruc. Check out Ron's video talking about his crew after the jump:

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-10-01T15:02:00+00:00BV Sports: 2008 NFL Season "Quarter Point" Awardshttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/30/bv-sports-2008-nfl-season-quarter-point-awards/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/30/bv-sports-2008-nfl-season-quarter-point-awards/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/30/bv-sports-2008-nfl-season-quarter-point-awards/#commentsFiled under: ,

We have hit the quarter-mark of the 2008 of the NFL season and here are just some random observations we have made here at BV Sports:

1. This year's rookie class is solid. Many of the RBs are leading their teams in rushing and there are two rookie QBs (Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan) who are starting for their respective teams.

2. The St. Louis Rams fired Scott Linehan. Remember during the Kurt Warner days when they were the "Greatest Show on Turf"? Well, at least Marc Bulger should be the starting QB again.

3. Forget Carmen San Diego? Where in the world is Vince Young? Well, clearly the Titans don't need him because they are 4-0.

2008 NFL "Quarter-Season" Awards

    Breakout Star:



    Micheal Turner-RB, Atlanta Falcons



    LaDainian Tomlinson's former backup is not a second fiddle anymore. He is the primary offensive weapon for the former "dirty birds" and has to be on the list for most improved player in the league.

    Breakout Star:



    Aaron Rodgers-QB, Green Bay Packers



    You have to give it up for Aaron Rodgers. He kept his chin up during the Brett Favre situation and now is the undisputed leader of the Packers. He is now among the top ten in NFL passing leaders and has displayed true grit in leading the Pack and "Cheesehead" nation.

    Most Devastating Injury:



    Tom Brady QB, New England Patriots



    When the NFL's poster-child went down, so did the hopes of Pats fans and fantasy-owners alike. Tom Brady's knee caused the balance of power to shift in the AFC. The AFC is now a wide open race.

    Second Most Devastating Injury:

    Any Receiver from the Seattle Seahawks


    Nate Burleson, Bobby Engram, Deion Branch have all bit the dust this season for Seahawk WR corp. Quick, name their starting receivers now. Bet you can't and I bet Matt Hasselbeck is really wondering who is next. I KNOW you don't have any of them on your fantasy team.

    Most Disappointing Player:

    Vince Young-QB, Tennessee Titans


    Does he really have a bum knee? Did he just quit on his team? Who knows what is wrong with Vince Young, but people in Tennessee have to be nervous about him. After all, he was selected to be the franchise QB ahead of former Vanderbilt QB Jay Cutler, who is already a star for the Broncos.

    Coach on the HOT SEAT:


    Marvin Lewis Cincinnati

    Things are a mess in Cincy. Has anyone heard anything from Chad Ocho-Cinco? Carson Palmer's numbers are paltry and team is just in utter disarray. The team is now 0-4 and the one shining star, Marvin Lewis, is now a man sitting on a hot seat.

    Most Disappointing Team


    Cleveland Browns

    A team that was once a "sexy" AFC contender pick is now staring down the barrel of being 0-4. The offense hasn't produced, the defense has been lackluster and the "Brady Quinn" watch is on Erie lake.

    Top Rookie

    DeSean Jackson-WR, Philadelphia Eagles

    In a season of great rookies, Jackson has been a game-changer for the Eagles both as a receiver and as a kick returner. Look for him to post even bigger numbers as the season progresses.

    Worst Team


    St. Louis Rams The good news is that they just fired Scott Linehan. But the bad news is that there are 12 games to go. Maybe they can still make their season respectable, but the odds are they won't.


4. Lane Kiffin just got fired. How about Marvin Lewis?

5. The Cincinnati Bengals are 0-4, and this is a far cry from the team that was two years removed from AFC Playoffs. They have weapons all over their offense and now it looks like Carson Palmer is not the fantasy stud he used to be.

6. Ben Roethlisberger is turning into the human piñata in Pittsburgh due to the hits he is taken on nearly every play. Why didn't the Steelers draft any help on the offensive line?

7. What happened to the Indianapolis Colts? Injuries and age are finally catching up with them.

8. Why did the Vikings throw QB Tarvaris Jackson into the fire so early? He throws a beautiful deep ball but he needs to work on his intermediate and touch throws.

9. Lions fans were finally put out of their misery. The Matt Millen-era of mediocre teams and WR-drafting is finally over!

10. Brett Favre is still Brett Favre. However, I want to see how he is going to react when the honeymoon is over and the NYC media starts ripping him for his play.

 

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]]>Branden Cobb2008-09-30T11:43:00+00:00Female College Football Referee Makes Historyhttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/30/female-college-football-referee-makes-history/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/30/female-college-football-referee-makes-history/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/30/female-college-football-referee-makes-history/#commentsFiled under: ,

On September 20, 2008 Sebrina Philpart-Brunson became one of the few women to officiate a regular season male college football game. She performed as a line judge in the Stillman College vs. Tuskegee University, making her way as the first woman to officiate a NCAA Division II, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's (SIAC) college football game.

"Mentally, it was exhausting with all of the attention placed on my being the first female to officiate in the conference, but because I had a job to do, I remained focused throughout the game," Philpart-Brunson told the South Florida Times. "The coaches and the players welcomed me for my professionalism and I'm glad to have that first game in this conference behind me, and will continue to increase my knowledge so I can perfect my craft. I urge other women to pursue this type of a career, and not to be discouraged, because it can be done."

The Tuskegee University Golden Tigers defeated Stillman College 42-7. Philpart-Brunson began officiating in 1995 with youth and high school football games and started attending NCAA officiating camps in the early 2000's. Her ultimate goals however is to where the black and white uniform as an official in the NFL.

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-09-30T11:00:00+00:00Manny Ramirez scores endorsement with RecoveryXhttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/30/manny-ramirez-scores-endorsement-with-recoveryx/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/30/manny-ramirez-scores-endorsement-with-recoveryx/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/30/manny-ramirez-scores-endorsement-with-recoveryx/#commentsFiled under: ,


Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez has barely been with the team three months and is already scoring new endorsements. Ramirez has signed on to be the spokesperson for RecoveryX, and energy sports drink. According to the press release, the drink contains a clinically tested algae extract which has been shown to reduce edema (swelling) and which may support a compromised immune system.

"I was introduced to RecoveryX a couple months back when I was traded to LA and I'm impressed with its benefits," Ramirez said. "Increased energy and faster recovery from workouts are key for professional and every day athletes alike."

The value of the endorsement wasn't announced, but Ramirez will appear in commercials, make personal appearances, and attend other events on behalf of RecoveryX. For more info check out http://www.recoveryx.com/.

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-09-30T07:39:00+00:00David 'Big Papi' Ortiz hosts Celebrity Golf Tournamenthttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/29/david-big-papi-ortiz-hosts-celebrity-golf-tournament/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/29/david-big-papi-ortiz-hosts-celebrity-golf-tournament/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/29/david-big-papi-ortiz-hosts-celebrity-golf-tournament/#commentsFiled under: ,

Boston Red Sox David 'Big Papi' Ortiz and his wife Tiffany announced that they will host the inaugural David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic in the Dominican Republic from December 4-7th. The event will raise funds for the David Ortiz Children Fund which benefits children in New England and the Dominican Republic by providing the pediatric care they need.

"Tiffany and I are excited to host this event supporting The David Ortiz Children's Fund," Ortiz said in a statement. "This fund-raising event gives us the opportunity to have my team mates, friends and corporate sponsors from the world of sports and entertainment, join us in our efforts to raise funds for this cause while experiencing my beloved home country, the Dominican Republic. Anyone who joins us -- whether to golf or just to enjoy the festivities, will be helping to make a difference."

The weekend will be hosted at the Sanctuary Cap Cana Golf & Spa on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic. Although celebrities have yet to be announced, Ortiz guaranteed that his Red Sox teammates, coaches and executives will be in attendance. For more information on the event, check out www.DavidOrtizCelebrityGolfClassic.com.

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-09-29T07:00:00+00:00Chicago Bears' Brandon Lloyd Grabs the Mic for Hip-Hop Stardomhttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/26/chicago-bears-brandon-lloyd-grabs-the-mic-for-hip-hop-stardom/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/26/chicago-bears-brandon-lloyd-grabs-the-mic-for-hip-hop-stardom/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/26/chicago-bears-brandon-lloyd-grabs-the-mic-for-hip-hop-stardom/#commentsFiled under: ,

It's been awhile, but we finally have another athlete crossing over to the hip-hop world hoping to make a splash. This time its Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Lloyd going by the moniker B. Lloyd. He's been dabbling in hip-hop for a little while now, but he's just released a new single, "She All Mine" featuring Bobby Valentino that could possibly turn into a hit.

"'She All Mine' is about a man who feels that his relationship with his lady is about more than the lovemaking." Lloyd said in a statement. "I knew Bobby Valentino's voice would be a perfect fit for the song and he blessed me by being willing to grace the song of an up-and-coming artist. Not everyone is willing to do that."

The song is currently available on iTunes and is the first single from his upcoming album, Masters of Ceremony, which hits stores on February 2, 2009. As far as the other songs on his personal website and on his MySpace page? They need some tweaking. Regardless, Lloyd is dedicated to making the music thing work. He's already made one dream come true by getting in the NFL.

"I knew I wanted to be in the NFL when I was in kindergarten." Lloyd said. "I once got sent to the principal's office for saying I wanted to be a professional football player in class when the teacher asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up. The teacher said it was an 'unrealistic goal.' My mom and dad had always told me I could do anything I wanted. Just give it 100% and I can attain it."

Check out the song, what do you think?

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-09-26T07:13:00+00:00Baron Davis Gets Down with Jenny Craighttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/24/baron-davis-gets-down-with-jenny-craig/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/24/baron-davis-gets-down-with-jenny-craig/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/24/baron-davis-gets-down-with-jenny-craig/#commentsFiled under: ,


According to People Magazine, Baron Davis is using a diet plan that no other NBA athlete has admitted to using: Jenny Craig. The baller told People Magazine he's been on the diet since August to get ready for the upcoming NBA season.

"I know Queen Latifah, and when I saw her out there using it, I thought maybe I could use it, too, to work on my health and fitness goals and inspire others," Davis told People. "In the off-season, it's kind of hard to maintain day-to-day. I don't want to get up and cook. And when I pig out, I'm the type of person where there's no limit to what I can do."

Davis won't reveal how much weight he's lost since he's been on the diet until an upcoming press conference, but he does say it's working. He's even getting some of his friends on to the diet; of course, after they clowned him first.

"They were like, 'Huh? Why is Jenny Craig in your fridge? Why are you eating this?'" he said. "But then I'd be at a friend's house and have my weekly check-in call, and they saw how serious I was about it and it helped."

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-09-24T17:58:00+00:00Jordan, T-Mac, Richard Jefferson, Tiger Make Top 30 Celeb Donation Listhttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/24/jordan-t-mac-richard-jefferson-tiger-make-top-30-celeb-donati/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/24/jordan-t-mac-richard-jefferson-tiger-make-top-30-celeb-donati/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/24/jordan-t-mac-richard-jefferson-tiger-make-top-30-celeb-donati/#commentsFiled under: ,


Last week 'Parade Magazine' published The Giving Back Fund's second annual Giving Back 30 survey, a ranking of celebrities who made the largest public donations in 2007. Of course, Oprah Winfrey is at the #1 spot again dropping more than $50 million in donations last year. As far as athletes, Michael Jordan came in at #7, donating $5 million to Hales Franciscan High School, a historically African-American all-boys school in Chicago, and New Jersey Nets forward Richard Jefferson came in at #12 for donating $3.5 million to the University of Arizona for a new basketball and volleyball facility.

Tiger Woods is ranked 18th after donating $1.3 million to the Tiger Woods Learning Center in Anaheim, California while Tracy McGrady is at #20 for donating a cool $1 million to the Stand Up Darfur organization and related projects. Former San Antonio Spur, David Robinson and his wife Valerie ranked 29th after donating close to $780,000 to the David Robinson Foundation which supports the Carver Academy and various mentoring and hunger programs. New England Patriots defensive end, Richard Seymour, rounds out the top 30 by donating more than $724,000 to his Richard Seymour BGC Foundation which hosts youth camps and health fairs. To see the list in its entirety, visit The Giving Back Fund's Website.

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-09-24T07:00:00+00:00Pacers' Danny Granger Drops $500K to New Mexico Loboshttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/23/pacers-danny-granger-drops-500k-to-new-mexico-lobos/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/23/pacers-danny-granger-drops-500k-to-new-mexico-lobos/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/23/pacers-danny-granger-drops-500k-to-new-mexico-lobos/#commentsFiled under: ,


The feelings athletes have for their alma maters run deep. How deep? Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger dropped $500,000 toward the University of New Mexico's athletic department. Most of the funds will go towards a $60 million renovation of the Pit, the arena where the New Mexico Lobo basketball team plays.

"I want to give something back to the school because I'm a Lobo fanatic and this is a great way for me to do that," Granger told the Indiana Star.

According to UNM athletics director Paul Krebs, Granger's donation is the largest given by any living person in the history of the University.

"Any leadership gift of this magnitude is greatly appreciated and very meaningful," Krebs said. "But coming from a former UNM student athlete, the gift carries additional special significance."

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-09-23T11:26:00+00:00Ron Artest Shares his Thoughts on Josh Howard Incidenthttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/23/ron-artest-shares-his-thoughts-on-josh-howard-incident/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/23/ron-artest-shares-his-thoughts-on-josh-howard-incident/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/23/ron-artest-shares-his-thoughts-on-josh-howard-incident/#commentsFiled under: ,


Mark Cuban may have made his point in regards to the Josh Howard situation and removed the emails he posted last week, but for some reason, Ron Artest wanted to throw in his two cents. Now with the Houston Rockets, Artest emailed Sam Amick of the Sacramento Bee and shared his thoughts on what Josh Howard did.

"I think Josh Howard's comment is a reflection on education," Artest wrote. "I think the schools need to teach deeper in the history classes and make the students aware of racism but also teach them that all people are not bad. I can relate to not feeling wanted by my own country at times but as I dug deeper I realized that America is divided and we need leaders to bring America closer together. An example where I felt unwanted by my country was when I didn't get a chance to try out for my national team. I believed it was because of my history. I hope he overcomes this."

Apparently Howard has apologized internally to Cuban and the Mavericks but he has yet to make a public apology. Should he make one?

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-09-23T07:00:00+00:00Mavericks Mark Cuban Publishes Racist Emails in Response to Josh Howardhttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/19/mavericks-mark-cuban-publishes-racist-emails-in-response-to-josh/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/19/mavericks-mark-cuban-publishes-racist-emails-in-response-to-josh/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/19/mavericks-mark-cuban-publishes-racist-emails-in-response-to-josh/#commentsFiled under: ,

By now you've seen the video of Mavericks forward Josh Howard disrespecting the national anthem. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban defended his player and talked about it a bit in the media this week. But after Cuban's remarks, the racists came out of the woodwork and started emailing him. Being the man he is, Cuban put the emailers on blast, posting their emails with their full names and email address on his blog.

"I wanted to thank all of you who took the time to email me with your comments on how best to deal with Josh," Cuban wrote on his blog. "They were so good, I thought I would share a few of them with everyone. Including the email addresses of those who were bold enough to use real email addresses. Josh realizes his comments were wrong, he understands why people are upset. He knows he has made a mistake, has apologized and will work with us . Beyond that, its a private issue."

The note is followed by a long list of emails referring to Howard as a the n-word and even calls Cuban a "wigger." Take a look at the emails here. Looks like fair game.

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-09-19T14:05:00+00:00LeBron James and His Crew are Serious about Businesshttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/18/lebron-james-and-his-crew-are-serious-about-business/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/18/lebron-james-and-his-crew-are-serious-about-business/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/18/lebron-james-and-his-crew-are-serious-about-business/#commentsFiled under: ,

Everyone in the sports business world was shocked when LeBron James fired his agent, Aaron Goodwin, back in 2005. Goodwin was the cat that got Bron that $90 million deal with Nike. But what was even more shocking is that LeBron hired his "boys" to manage his career and the King James Brand. Three years later, it looks like James and his crew knew what they were doing. In a profile for 'Esquire' magazine, James explains the reason he launched his LRMR Sports Marketing Company with his childhood friends.

"I thought if I stopped playing basketball right now, what would my friends have to look back on? They wouldn't have anything to look back on," LeBron told the magazine. "For me to grow as a businessman, and for me to become a man, I decided I've got to start working with guys I can trust -- my friends. Now I don't need to be there for them to get into places, high-prestige places, or to have a business meeting with somebody. LeBron doesn't have to be there."

LRMR: The L stands for LeBron, R for Richard Paul, M for Maverick Carter, and R for Randy Mims, all of them tight homeboys since they were kids. Maverick is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the James brand while LeBron can concentrate on being a better basketball player. But that's not the only thing the crew is designed to do.

"What are we doing differently?" Maverick told the magazine. "One thing we do differently, we like to control -- well, control is a bad word -- we like to be involved in every aspect of the brand we're partnered with: who they're advertising with, what the advertiser looks like -- if it's a commercial, then who's the director? We really strive on the management side once a deal is done, so it becomes a partnership, not just a deal where they pay LeBron, he shows up."

From Coca-Cola, to State Farm, to MSN and a plethora of other "partnerships," looks like there's no slowing down for this team.

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-09-18T10:31:00+00:00Serena Williams Writing Memoir for 2009 Releasehttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/17/serena-williams-writing-memoir-for-2009-release/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/17/serena-williams-writing-memoir-for-2009-release/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/17/serena-williams-writing-memoir-for-2009-release/#commentsFiled under: ,


Grand Central Publishing has announced that they will release Serena Williams' memoir in 2009. Apparently there was quite a battle between publishers about who would get the rights to the book. Word is that the bidding got up to $1.3 million, but Grand Central Publishing aren't saying how much they put down for the book.

"Serena Williams is one of the world's most remarkable athletes," Grand Central editor Karen Kosztolnyik said Tuesday in a statement. "We've watched her rise to No. 1 despite physical and emotional setbacks, and her hard work and determination have inspired legions of fans young and old. Serena will give her memoir a strong motivational slant."At just 26 years old, Serena Williams has won 18 Grand Slam titles; nine in singles, seven in doubles with her sister, Venus Williams, two mixed doubles and two Olympic gold medals in women's doubles. She's currently ranked the #1 tennis player in the world.

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-09-17T07:00:00+00:00Magic Johnson, Gilbert Arenas Help Raise $600K for Homelesshttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/16/magic-johnson-gilbert-arenas-help-raise-600k-for-homeless/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/16/magic-johnson-gilbert-arenas-help-raise-600k-for-homeless/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/16/magic-johnson-gilbert-arenas-help-raise-600k-for-homeless/#commentsFiled under: ,

Over the weekend, Magic Johnson and Gilbert Arenas connected with Freddie Mac for their Hoops for the Homeless Tournament at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. Magic hosted the event while Arenas coached one of the basketball teams which consisted of local celebrities. The event raised more than $600,000 for six local nonprofits that help the homeless in the region.

"Homelessness is a firsthand experience for me," Arenas said. "I want children to grow up in a safe and happy environment and I want all families to be able to overcome hardships and get back on their feet and into a home of their own, much like my father did for me. Freddie Mac's Hoops for the Homeless is a wonderful event, and I am excited to be back again this year to help fight family homelessness."Other celebrities who participated in the event included former Washington Redskins' Tyronne Drakeford, Reggie Evans and Brig Owens and former Washington Senator Chuck Hinton.

"I am thrilled to be back again this year to support Freddie Mac's Hoops for the Homeless," Magic said. "As someone who is deeply committed to helping create brighter futures for children and families, I am especially proud to be part of this important and needed event."

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-09-16T11:30:00+00:00Wizards DeShawn Stevenson Launches Clothing Linehttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/16/wizards-deshawn-stevenson-launches-clothing-line/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/16/wizards-deshawn-stevenson-launches-clothing-line/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/16/wizards-deshawn-stevenson-launches-clothing-line/#commentsFiled under: ,


Despite shaving his beard and taking it back to the 80's with a flattop, Washington Wizards guard DeShawn Stevenson has been spending his summer planning and plotting to get his clothing line, 2Family, off the ground.

"I'm trying to push out 2Family, trying to get it out there, and hopefully it gets popping enough where I can start selling it," Stevenson told the Washington Post's Dan Steinberg. "Right now we're making t-shirts, hopefully I can start making the hats. I have a lot of 'em at my house. What I'm trying to do, you know how you create the buzz? Try to wear them, then people try to say, 'Where'd you get them from?' You know, I don't want to put all my money into it and it doesn't sell."

Stevenson has been promoting the name, 2Family, for a little while now. Inspired by his jersey number and the people responsible for his success, it's tattooed all over his body and he made rubber bracelets with the name that he wears during games. Over the summer, fans got a glimpse of the 2Family logo on a t-shirt during a silly lip-sync performance of Usher's "Love in this Club," hit. Check out the video after the jump:

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-09-16T07:00:00+00:00Shaun Alexander Drops $25K to Teach Kids Chesshttp://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/10/shaun-alexander-drops-25k-to-teach-kids-chess/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/10/shaun-alexander-drops-25k-to-teach-kids-chess/http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/09/10/shaun-alexander-drops-25k-to-teach-kids-chess/#commentsFiled under: ,


Some athletes drop cash to kids some clothes, others donate to get kids books and toys, but Shaun Alexander really wants kids to learn how to play chess. Alexander may be unemployed right now (he was released by the Seattle Seahawks in April), but he's spending his time and money on kids and chess. The former NFL MVP announced that donated $25,000 from his foundation to America's Foundation for Chess(AF4C) to help bring the thinking man's game to second and third grade students in and around his home state of Kentucky.

"Chess is a terrific game to help children become better thinkers," Alexander said in a statement. "That's why we are teaming up with America's Foundation for Chess to help bring the game into Kentucky's second and third-grade classrooms."

According to AF4C, studies have shown that chess helps advance children's critical thinking skills and test scores. A study on the New York City School Chess Program found that students who learn chess show dramatic improvement in their ability to think rationally. Students who participated in school chess clubs at four Houston-area schools improved their math and reading scores at twice the rate of other students.

 

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]]>Quibian Salazar-Moreno2008-09-10T07:00:00+00:00