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| The MMA Hour: Dan Hardy on UFC 105; Scott Coker Talks Strikeforce News October 28, 2009 at 11:00 pm |
| by Ariel HelwaniFiled under: MMA Videos, UFC, Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive  On this week's edition of The MMA Hour, we were joined by Dan Hardy, who faces Mike Swick in a No. 1 contender's match at UFC 105 on Nov. 14. Hardy talked about getting a shot to fight for the title early in his UFC career, MMA's popularity in the United Kingdom, and his recent criticism of Bernard Hopkins after the boxing legend blasted MMA.
Later in the show, we spoke to Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker about the upcoming Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers bout on Nov. 7, the Dan Henderson sweepstakes, and when we should expect to see Gina Carano return to action. Ray Hui and I also looked back at UFC 104 and Brock Lesnar having to pull out of his title fight at UFC 106.
Watch or listen to the show below.The MMA Hour: Dan Hardy on UFC 105; Scott Coker Talks Strikeforce News originally appeared on Fanhouse MMA Blog on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| Sign of the Times: Repressive Redskins October 28, 2009 at 10:15 pm |
| by Kevin BlackistoneFiled under: NFL Barack Obama and his family probably didn't meet the longtime neighbor of their new crib at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. William "Doubting" Thomas was in the hospital by the time the Obamas moved in Jan. 20. He died three days later from pulmonary disease. He was just 61.
But Thomas lived by day across the street from the White House -- 1601 Pennsylvania Avenue, or Lafayette Square -- under a makeshift shell of umbrellas and tarps. He decorated his digs with signs that read "Wanted: Wisdom and Honesty," "Ban All Nuclear Weapons or Have a Nice Doomsday," and "Live By the Bomb, Die By the Bomb."
Thomas (his real name was William Thomas Hallenback Jr.) was a protester. And the White House, our government -- ever respectful of our First Amendment right to free speech -- allowed Thomas to protest pretty much uninhibited from the moment he first plopped down in Lafayette Square on June 3, 1981, until he was hospitalized for the last time almost 28 years later.
Sign of the Times: Repressive Redskins originally appeared on Fanhouse - Kevin Blackistone on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:15:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| Serena Williams is No. 1, and Deserves It October 28, 2009 at 9:30 pm |
| by Greg CouchFiled under: WTA, WTA Rankings  She threatened a player, didn't try most of the year, famously threatened a line judge and was thrown out of a match.
The other thing Serena Williams did in 2009 was this:
She won the year-end No. 1 ranking. It became official Wednesday in Doha, Qatar, at the WTA Championships when Dinara Safina, the current No. 1 Williams was trying to overcome, withdrew from the tournament with a bad back. It guaranteed that Williams would finish the year No. 1 for the first time since 2002.
Two more things: She deserves it.
And it's the best thing for tennis.
Serena Williams is No. 1, and Deserves It originally appeared on Fanhouse Tennis on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| World Series Game 1 Live Chat October 28, 2009 at 6:30 pm |
| by Andrew JohnsonFiled under: Phillies, Yankees, MLB Live Blogging, MLB Playoffs, World Series  It doesn't get any better than this. The World Series begins Wednesday night with a dream pitching matchup between former teammates, left-handers and Cy Young Award-winners CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee. Combined they're 5-0 with a 0.96 ERA this postseason. Of course, it wouldn't be a big surprise if either gave up a few more runs than they have in their previous October starts, not with two of the best lineups in the game staring them down. The Fall Classic is here, and the MLB FanHouse crew will take you from first pitch to final out of Game 1 (weather permitting). Join us after the jump at 7:45 PM ET for a LIVE chat.World Series Game 1 Live Chat originally appeared on Fanhouse MLB Blog on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| Kaman's Backyard Is Fun, Dangerous October 28, 2009 at 6:00 pm |
| by Matt WatsonFiled under: Clippers, NBA Videos If you've seen one NBA mixtape on YouTube, you've seen them all, right? Most of them are just flashy dunk highlights put to a profanity-laced rap beat. But Chris Kaman is a different kind of cat, both on the court and off, and in hindsight, it shouldn't have been a surprise to see that his YouTube channel doesn't feature any basketball at all. What does it feature? Try a .50 caliber rifle and municipal-grade fireworks -- all being used in his backyard. No, really -- video evidence is after the jump, as well as his interview with Elie Seckbach in which he discusses his explosion-filled and bullet-riddled summer vacation.Kaman's Backyard Is Fun, Dangerous originally appeared on Fanhouse NBA Blog on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| Despite Precautions, Talladega Remains Wild Ride October 28, 2009 at 6:00 pm |
| by Holly CainFiled under: Carl Edwards, Ryan Newman, Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR Tracks Depending on your perspective, Ryan Newman either had the best seat in the house or the worst during NASCAR's last visit to the mighty and unpredictable Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Carl Edwards, Sprint Cup rookie Brad Keselowski and Newman were 100 yards in front of the checkered flag, set to decide the winner amongst themselves, when Keselowski and Edwards collided directly in front of Newman. Edwards' Ford went airborne, bounced off the hood and windshield of Newman's Chevy, then flew into the fencing along the front stretch grandstands in a horrific-looking accident that led the country's sports highlight reels. If you haven't seen the video, you will. It'll be played over and over and over all weekend as the Sprint Cup Series makes its Chase for the Championship visit to Talladega this week.Despite Precautions, Talladega Remains Wild Ride originally appeared on Fanhouse Motorsports Blog on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| Boozer Still Wants to Play for Team USA October 28, 2009 at 5:00 pm |
| by Chris TomassonFiled under: Jazz, FanHouse Exclusive DENVER -- Chris Bosh said his contract situation could prevent him from playing for Team USA in next year's World Championships. But another big man off the 2008 gold-medal winning Olympic team has no such reservations. Utah forward Carlos Boozer told FanHouse on Wednesday morning he wants to play for Team USA in Turkey, and his contract situation has no bearing on it. "I definitely would love to play if I get invited,'' said Boozer, a free agent next summer. "Not at all (will Boozer's contract situation affect his decision to play). If I've got a chance to put USA on my chest again, I'll do it in a heartbeat. The contract stuff will take care of itself.''Boozer Still Wants to Play for Team USA originally appeared on Fanhouse NBA Blog on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| Lil Wayne Name Drops Lane Kiffin in Latest Rap Song October 28, 2009 at 4:12 pm |
| by Clay TravisFiled under: Tennessee, Media Watch, General CFB Insanity Lane Kiffin's off-field comments have twice earned him reprimands from the Southeastern Conference this season. But now he's finally getting mad props -- assuming people still give mad props -- thanks to the rapper Lil Wayne. In Lil's newest track, Banned From TV, the Southern rapper includes this line, "Smoke weed, talk s--- like Lane Kiffin." Now Lane Kiffin has acknowledged the endorsement via Twitter, tweeting today, "looking forward to another great practice today and a huge game Saturday ... also a huge shout-out to Lil Wayne for boosting our street cred!"
Yep, two of the South's top gangsters are already in fine form. As for fans? Well, UT fans, are already talking about, wait for it, the recruiting benefits of Lil Wayne's lyrical endorsement. Wrote a reader, Alan, this morning in an e-mail to me, "Should help with recruiting. Especially in South Florida, Louisiana, Atlanta and Memphis."
But why stop with recruiting help? Now that he's been bound and gagged by the SEC, Lane Kiffin should hop on the gangster train and play this for all it's worth.Lil Wayne Name Drops Lane Kiffin in Latest Rap Song originally appeared on Fanhouse NCAA Football Blog on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:12:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| Walter Jones on IR, Career in Question October 28, 2009 at 3:35 pm |
| by Matt SnyderFiled under: Seahawks, NFC West, NFL Injuries Walter Jones has been a staple for the Seattle Seahawks since 1997, but the Seahawks are going to have to play the entire 2009 season without him. Wednesday, during a press conference, it was announced that Jones has been placed on injured reserve, ending his season. Jones hasn't been able to shake the pain in his knee, which stemmed from microfracture surgery in December and then another scope on the same left knee in training camp.
The venerable left tackle has started 180 games on his quarterback's blind side, racking up an impressive resume in the process. The future Hall of Famer has made nine Pro Bowls and been elected as a first-team All-NFL player four times in his illustrious career.Walter Jones on IR, Career in Question originally appeared on Fanhouse NFL Blog on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:35:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| Coach Killers, Week 7: Jake Delhomme October 28, 2009 at 2:16 pm |
| by Tom MantzouranisFiled under: Panthers, NFL Quarterbacks Every week, NFL FanHouse hits the lowlights from Sunday's action, looking at those players who did the most to move their head coaches that much closer to returning to the Bed and Breakfast business.
In light of their recent faux pas, it'd be easy to make JaMarcus Russell or Larry Johnson the Coach Killer of the week. After getting benched in a loss to the Jets, Russell explained that he wasn't Oakland's problem, proving that he's as aware of himself as he is of a blitz. Or how to line up for the first play of the game, despite practicing it all week.
Larry Johnson, well, we know that story by now. Johnson added insult to ineffectiveness in the wake of the Chiefs' 37-7 loss to the Chargers, making life harder on a first-year coach trying to retain any shred of credibility with a terrible roster.
But Russell is not an NFL-capable player, and Johnson is a headcase. They haven't fooled us into believing otherwise. Jake Delhomme, however, had us all believing he was an NFL quarterback. A gambler, sure, but one who came through more often than not. ... D'oh.Coach Killers, Week 7: Jake Delhomme originally appeared on Fanhouse NFL Blog on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:16:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| When a Taco Isn't Just a Taco October 28, 2009 at 2:00 pm |
| by Clay TravisFiled under: Media Watch During ESPN's broadcast of the Minnesota-Ohio State game on Saturday, the network cross-promoted a NASCAR race by showing a graphic listing the top five drivers. Chris Spielman, Bob Griese's partner, asked where Juan Pablo Montoya was. Griese responded that Montoya was "out having a taco."
Montoya, who is Colombian, has declined comment, saying he has no idea who Griese is, but unfortunately for its announcer, ESPN has not remained silent. Despite twice publicly apologizing Saturday, ESPN has suspended Griese for this week's telecast. In a statement released today, ESPN spokesman Josh Krulewitz says the network has spoken to Griese and "he understands the comment was inappropriate."
In fact, contrary to lazy stereotypical belief, tacos are not a popular cuisine in Colombia. And everyone with a Spanish surname is not, you know, from Mexico. Now Griese will have a weekend outside the broadcast booth to think about the error of his ways. Question for you, would Griese have even gotten in trouble if he'd said that Montoya was "out having an arepa" or "out having a sancocho?"When a Taco Isn't Just a Taco originally appeared on Fanhouse NCAA Football Blog on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| Hockey Talk: NHL Fanhouse Live Chat October 28, 2009 at 2:00 pm |
| by Bruce CiskieFiled under: Avalanche, Kings, Rangers, Eastern, Western, NHL Live Blogging, NHL Discipline  There's a lot of action around the NHL tonight, and we'll break it all down in our weekly NHL FanHouse chat. There are surprise teams, surprise players, and injuries to discuss. Not only that, but the first major disciplinary decisions of the season have been made by the NHL. As usual, they come with some controversy. Join us at 2 p.m. ET as we break it down with you.Hockey Talk: NHL Fanhouse Live Chat originally appeared on Fanhouse NHL Blog on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| Brandon Vera Thinks Fighting Randy Couture Is Dream, Nightmare Come True October 28, 2009 at 10:51 am |
| by Ariel HelwaniFiled under: MMA Videos, UFC, FanHouse Exclusive On Nov. 14, Brandon Vera will get another opportunity to prove he is an elite light heavyweight fighter when he faces Randy Couture in the main event at UFC 105.
FanHouse spoke to "The Truth" about what he needs to do to defeat Couture, fighting on the same day as his fellow Filipino fighter, Manny Pacquaio, and his thoughts on his wife, Kerry Vera, facing Couture's ex-wife, Kim Couture, six days later. Check out the video interview below.Brandon Vera Thinks Fighting Randy Couture Is Dream, Nightmare Come True originally appeared on Fanhouse MMA Blog on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:51:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| Zebra Report: Simmer, 'Stealer' Haters October 28, 2009 at 10:00 am |
| by Matt SnyderFiled under: Steelers, Vikings, NFL Referees Zebra Report is FanHouse's analysis of actual NFL rules and how they are to be applied ... because most fans think they could do a better job than the NFL officials, yet definitely could not. Click here for an introduction as to how we do things.
Of all the complaints about officiating, I think the most maddening is how people who hate the Pittsburgh Steelers -- so, a really, really large contingent -- like to label them the "Stealers" and proclaim they always get the calls. This past weekend was a great example, as the Steelers took down the Vikings fair-and-square, but some people just can't seem to grasp the concept.Zebra Report: Simmer, 'Stealer' Haters originally appeared on Fanhouse NFL Blog on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| Four Scouting Keys to World Series October 28, 2009 at 1:45 am |
| by Frankie PiliereFiled under: Phillies, Yankees, MLB Playoffs, World Series, Scout's Eye View In Advanced Scouting, MLB FanHouse's professional talent evaluator breaks down the playoffs from a scouting perspective. Unless you are a fan with a rooting interest in this World Series, it's nearly impossible to not appreciate how good of a matchup this World Series is. Both the Phillies and Yankees have dominant aces they can rely on, sluggers that pound the ball with the best of them, and tenacious hitters who seem to make every at-bat an epic battle. In such an even matchup, it's difficult to find glaring edges for either club, and that is where advanced scouting can come into play. Knowing how to pitch a certain dangerous hitter in order to neutralize him or what to look for against a particular pitcher could be what wins or loses a potentially tight series such as this. So, where are those holes each team can exploit and what will it take for them to come out on top?
Four Scouting Keys to World Series originally appeared on Fanhouse MLB Blog on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:45:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| LeBron-Shaq Show a Work in Progress October 28, 2009 at 1:30 am |
| by Jay MariottiFiled under: NBA CLEVELAND -- He always has a rapper's catchphrase for everything and everyone, primarily himself. And while Shaquille O'Neal really should adopt The Big Hypothermia -- an ode to a bone-chilled, unemployment-scarred town that couldn't be farther from Hollywood if it were on Uranus -- it's typical that he would produce a more creative, applicable nickname. "I'm the Big Witness Protection Program," he said, playing off the Nike ad extravaganza for LeBron James. "I've come here to protect the King." Works for me. Given their collective magnitude in pop culture, it's hard to fathom that Shaq, maybe the greatest entertainer ever known to sports, has arrived in middle-market Ohio to join hands with James, who soon will push aside old man Tiger Woods as the most prominent athlete in the land, if not the world. But this is the unusual bond that happens when the Cavaliers feel extreme urgency to win an NBA championship for James, so he doesn't flee next summer for New York -- and the Phoenix Suns only feel urgency to watch their bottom line. Shaq is shipped to Cleveland for a few pierogies, and, suddenly, a beleaguered town that hasn't won a major sports title since 1964 becomes pro basketball's epicenter.LeBron-Shaq Show a Work in Progress originally appeared on Fanhouse - Jay Mariotti on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| Agassi's Admission Falls in Gray Zone October 28, 2009 at 1:20 am |
| by Greg CouchFiled under: Media Watch Image is everything. That what's Andre Agassi told us from the start. It has been the headline to his career, his life.
He went from the punk kid, all image and no substance, to the grown man philanthropist, creating, running and also raising funds for a charter school for disadvantaged kids.
He grew up so well, cleaned up so nicely, and won a humanitarian award in September at the U.S. Open. Now he comes back with this:
Agassi writes in his autobiography that he regularly used crystal meth on tour in 1997 when he was 27 years old. He failed the tennis tour's drug test, and then lied his way out of it by saying he had accidentally taken a drink from a glass of his assistant who, he said, used to spike his own drinks with the drug.
Why, Andre? Why did you do it? Why did you feel the need to say it? What happens to your image now?Agassi's Admission Falls in Gray Zone originally appeared on Fanhouse Tennis on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:20:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| King Mo's Debut, Lindland vs. 'Jacare' Proposed for December Strikeforce Event October 27, 2009 at 5:39 pm |
| by Ariel HelwaniFiled under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive Strikeforce is gearing up for a busy November, but the organization already has plans in place for their year-end show as well. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker said on this week's edition of The MMA Hour (which will be featured later this week on MMA FanHouse) that the organization's next big Showtime event will take place on Dec. 19 from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.
Coker also mentioned that recent Strikeforce signee, "King" Muhammed Lawal, is scheduled to make his debut on the show, but no opponent has been signed just yet.King Mo's Debut, Lindland vs. 'Jacare' Proposed for December Strikeforce Event originally appeared on Fanhouse MMA Blog on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:39:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| Glen Davis Could Miss Two Months, Faces Team Suspension October 27, 2009 at 5:30 pm |
| by Matt WatsonFiled under: Celtics, NBA Injuries Glen "Big Baby" Davis won't miss the entire season with his thumb injury, as initially thought possible. But he'll still sit for the six to eight weeks, according to Yahoo!'s Marc Spears, who spoke with Davis on Tuesday after the third-year forward underwent surgery earlier in the day. While missing two months is certainly better than the entire year, it doesn't mean the Celtics are any more pleased about the injury, which Davis admits occurred when he threw a punch at a long-time friend after an argument escalated over the weekend.Glen Davis Could Miss Two Months, Faces Team Suspension originally appeared on Fanhouse NBA Blog on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| NFL Power Rankings, Week 8: Return of The Kings October 27, 2009 at 4:00 pm |
| by Josh AlperFiled under: NFL Power Rankings Look past the undefeated teams at the top of the Week 8 NFL Power Rankings, and you'll see a pair of familiar faces staring back at you in the fourth and fifth spots. Mike Tomlin and Bill Belichick have navigated some choppy early season waters and righted two of the AFC's stalwart ships in time to ensure that there won't be any dramatic changing of the guard in that conference this season. In both cases, it's been about getting back to basics. The Steelers defense quieted its critics with a shutdown performance against the Vikings on Sunday, while the Patriots offense has looked like the 2007 version while ringing up blowout victories on both sides of the Atlantic. They're still looking up at the Colts and Broncos, of course, but if those are the top four when we get to January it should be a pretty spectacular fight for the AFC Championship.NFL Power Rankings, Week 8: Return of The Kings originally appeared on Fanhouse NFL Blog on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| Colton Orr Faces Suspension After Shoving Official During Fight October 27, 2009 at 3:25 pm |
| by Bruce CiskieFiled under: Ducks, Maple Leafs, NHL Fights, NHL Videos, NHL Discipline Monday night's Maple Leafs win over Anaheim featured plenty of penalties. In fact, five of Toronto's six goals were scored with the extra attacker.
Besides Anaheim's trademark undisciplined play, there was also a pretty intense fight. During the first period, Toronto's Colton Orr hooked up with Duck George Parros for an impressive heavyweight bout. While the fight was clean, Orr risked suspension by shoving an official during the bout. Video after the jump.Colton Orr Faces Suspension After Shoving Official During Fight originally appeared on Fanhouse NHL Blog on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:25:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| MLS Right to Stand by Its Playoffs October 27, 2009 at 2:55 pm |
| by Brian StrausFiled under: MLS Watching MLS Commissioner Don Garber try to answer questions about the league's competition format on Monday night's Fox Football Fone-in felt like watching an art teacher give painting lessons to the color blind.
To his credit, Garber maintained his composure as hosts Nick Webster and Eric Wynalda and a few inarticulate callers threw out terms like "single table" and "European calendar" without ever explaining what it was they were after. Every year at this time, MLS faces cliched criticism from "hard core" fans who insist "our" league should be just like those in Europe, without ever explaining how or why. The truth, however, is this (and Garber knows it): Playoffs are the fairest and most exciting way to determine a champion, and this year's MLS Cup tournament promises to be one of the most balanced in some time.MLS Right to Stand by Its Playoffs originally appeared on Fanhouse Soccer Blog on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:55:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments |
| Man Charged With Murder of UConn's Jasper Howard October 27, 2009 at 1:06 pm |
| by Chas RichFiled under: Connecticut, Big East, Police Blotter Connecticut police have charged a man with the murder of Connecticut football player Jasper Howard. John William Lomax, 21, has been charged with murder and conspiracy to commit assault.
His attorney insists Lomax was attempting to break up the fight. His bond was set at $2 million.
Police charged Hakim Muhammad, 20, with conspiracy to commit assault, and 21-year-old Jamal Todd with pulling the fire alarm, which reportedly began the fight.
None of the three men are listed as students or employees at the university, according to the school's Web site.
Howard, 20, was stabbed just after 12:30AM, Oct. 18, following a school-sanctioned dance on the Connecticut campus. He was airlifted to a Hartford hospital where he died later that morning.Man Charged With Murder of UConn's Jasper Howard originally appeared on Fanhouse NCAA Football Blog on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:06:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments | | | |
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