http://www.sportsandreality.com/ en-us 3/1/2010 12:11:30 PM 3/1/2010 12:11:30 PM http://www.sportsandreality.com/rss.xml Atomword (Atomword.com) aw@sportsandreality.com aw@sportsandreality.com 5 http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/09/04/earnhardts-run-for-the-chase.html Dale Earnhardt jr. Good chance he will not make the Chase, with little more than two weeks left in the regular season he has to consider the thoughts of another disappointing season for one of NASCAR popular drivers. Sept.11 Richmond International Speedway will be the race Earnhardt will know if he makes the Chase. Earnhardt is currently 18th in the standings and 170 points behind Clint Bowyer who is 12th in the standings, the last position for the Chase. (10 race playoff) THE CHASE The last ten races of the season all qualifying drivers have their points manually set. The Chasers will have their points set to 5,000 plus ten points for every race that they won during the first 26 races of the season. For example, If you finish the first 26 races in the top twelve in points and have won three races so far that season then you would start The Chase with 5,030 points. NASCAR points are still given the same as regular season, and the last 10 races, to determine the champion, the point battle comes down to the last race, last lap. 9/4/2010 3:14:50 PM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/09/04/earnhardts-run-for-the-chase.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/09/04/steelers-backup-byron-leftwich.html The Pittsburgh Steelers, back-up quarterback Byron Leftwich will miss three or four games due to a sprained MCL, that puts him out for the same games that Roethlisberger will miss. Leftwich is not ready to take that without a second opinion. according to some sources Leftwich is looking for a second opinion on the severity of his sprained MCL and the length of his recovery. Steeler coach Mike Tomlin, though he had a plan to replace Roethlisberger, but with Leftwich's injuries, Tomlin, has to go to plan #three, Dennis Dixon and Charlie Batch. 9/4/2010 2:10:01 PM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/09/04/steelers-backup-byron-leftwich.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/09/03/big-bens-suspension-reduced.html Pittsburgh Steelers, Big Ben Roethlisberger's suspension was cut down from 6 games to 4 games. NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell, met with Rothlisberger, and cut his suspension to 4 games for good behavior, and he can return on Oct.17 against Cleveland Browns. Goodell, informed Roethlisberger with the reduced suspension he must avoid any violations of the personal conduct policy. Roethlisberger was accused of sexual assault of a collage student at a bar in Georgia Roethlisberger said in a statement, I have learned a lot over the past several months about myself as a person, I am committed to continuing on this path of being the type of person my family raised me to be, and exceeding what is expected of me as the quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The league said, reinstatement is contingent on Roethlisberger continuing to adhere to the program established by our advisers and avoiding any further violations of the personal conduct policy. Goodell sent a letter to Roethlisberger saying, you have told me and the Steelers that you are committed to making better decisions, your actions over the past several months have been consistent with that promise, and you must continue to honor that commitment. 9/3/2010 7:15:48 PM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/09/03/big-bens-suspension-reduced.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/09/03/a-watched-teapot-never-boils.html The NAACP, and left leaning media, like Media Matters for America, Think Progress, and New Left Media, is sponsoring a new website looking for bloggers and videographers that will look for "racism" and "extremism" in the Tea Partiers. Teapartytracker.org will do tweets, interviews with people at rallies, looking for racism and t-shirts with radical pictures and slogans. They will monitor racism within the Tea Party movement. We call on the Tea Party to repudiate extremists in their ranks and join in civil dialogue with all Americans. The left leaning UNIONS don't have any racism in their demonstrations, they set a good example for the tea party people. The NAACP accused the Tea Party of instances of racism, including spitting on a black congressman, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., on Capitol Hill. 9/3/2010 5:28:45 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/09/03/a-watched-teapot-never-boils.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/09/02/rapper-ti-arrested.html Clifford Joseph Harris, (alias) rapper T.I. was arrested along with his wife, Tameka Dianne Cottle, on charges of possession of a controlled substance. The couple was arrested, during a traffic stop in Los Angeles, according to the police report. Both are held on $10,000 bail. Police said ,they smelled the aroma of marijuana coming from the car during the stop. The arrest is not the first time for a run in with the law. The rapper was charged with unlawfully possessing firearms as a convicted felon, back in 2008. The charges followed an arrest by federal agents. when T.I. was trying to buy 3 machine guns in Atlanta, Georgia. T.I. served 9 month in prison and 3 month in a half way house. 9/2/2010 9:11:39 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/09/02/rapper-ti-arrested.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/09/01/big-ten-split-ohio-michigan.html Ohio State and Michigan, will have two chances each season to beat up on each other. The Big Ten announced its divisional breakdown for football, and Ohio State and Michigan will be in different six-team divisions when the league expands to 12 members in 2011. The teams, were broke down like this, Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan State, Minnesota and Northwestern in one; Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Illinois, Purdue and Indiana in the other. Commissioner Jim Delany said creating football divisions with competitive balance was the top priority and No. 2 was maintaining a cross division rivalry game for each team, we felt like we could do equal competition and tradition with this move. Ohio State and Michigan will play each other each year in the Big Ten regular season, and could meet again in the conference championship a few weeks later. Delany said, basically, we decided to go with the final season date because that was a way to maintain the tradition, the conference has a wonderful history of not only rivalry games but also trophy games. 9/2/2010 5:12:02 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/09/01/big-ten-split-ohio-michigan.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/09/01/troy-polamalus-million-dollar-locks.html Head & Shoulders anti-dandruff shampoo (Procter&Gamble) has taken out a $1 million dollar insurance policy on Pittsburgh Steeler, safety Troy Polamalu's hair, trying to protect his trademark, (long locks) during the football season. Procter & Gamble made the announcement, noting that it was the first time in history that an insurance policy of this type had been ordered. According to a press release from Head & Shoulders, his hair is so thick that, end to end, it spans 1,100 football fields and can hold approximately 24,062 pounds. Polamalu said, Head & Shoulders has gone above and beyond by insuring my Samoan locks for a cool $1 million dollars, this reinforces that my full and thick hair is unstoppable. Polamalu, has not cut his hair for seven years, and he became a spokesman for the company last year. Procter & Gamble said, they taken a $1 million dollar Lloyd's of London policy on the locks of Pittsburgh Steelers' Polamalu, A statement from Procter & Gamble, they've created the first ever insurance policy to protect his iconic mane for the entire NFL season 9/1/2010 9:23:14 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/09/01/troy-polamalus-million-dollar-locks.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/31/roger-youngs-plea.html Rodger Clemens the seven time Cy Young winner, pleaded not guilty to charges of lying to congress about the use of steroids or human growth hormones. Clemens was arraigned on three counts of making false statements, two counts of perjury and one count of obstruction of Congress U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton, asked for Clemens plea, Clemens said, not guilty, your honor. Federal prosecutors didn't believe Clemens' testimony to Congress, he was charged him with making false statements, perjury and obstruction of Congress. After hearing Clemens' plea, Walton set an April 5 date for choosing a jury. two weeks after the scheduled start of Bonds' trial on charges of lying to a federal grand jury when he said he never knowingly used performance enhancing drugs. 48 year old Clemens, retired from baseball. pitched for the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees and Houston Astros, he vowed to fight the charges. 9/1/2010 9:10:18 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/31/roger-youngs-plea.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/31/lindsay-lohans-interview.html Actress Lindsay Lohan said, she is ready to give up clubs for her career. A interview with Vanity Fair magazine, a week before she went to jail, Lohan said she is looking to move on with her life and get back to work in Hollywood. I don’t care what anyone says. I know that I’m a damn good actress. And I know that in my past I was young and irresponsible but that’s what growing up is. You learn from your mistakes. She called out her father Michael Lohan for most of the “trauma” in her life, saying she is not the addict that the world makes her out to be, If I were the alcoholic everyone says I am, then putting a scram bracelet on would have ended me up in detox, in the emergency room, because I would have had to come down from all the things that people say I’m taking and my father says I’m taking so that says something, because I was fine. 9/1/2010 9:10:18 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/31/lindsay-lohans-interview.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/31/making-money-from-online-surveys.html Paid Online Surveys, are they really worth the time you spend on them. Wanting to make some extra money, I went to looking for some different websites, trying to get some information on surveys, because they promise good pay for your time. I came upon this website that broke everything down, time and money. writeaffiliate.com showed me everything I needed to know, by taking me through the whole program, from scams to maybe making money. You should make money from, Online Paid Surveys if they are reputable companies. So if you have plans to get into the survey business, you might want to first go to http://www.writeaffiliate.com/2010/08/17/are-online-surveys-worth-it.html you will learn a lot of good information. 9/1/2010 9:10:17 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/31/making-money-from-online-surveys.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/31/more-policial-violations.html Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, a congresswoman from Texas, said, she will return scholarship money she distributed to her relatives and those of a top aide from a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation program in violation of the group's rules. In a statement Johnson said, I was unaware of being in any type of violation and never intentionally violated the CBCF’s rules. Further, to rectify this matter immediately, I will reimburse the funds by the end of this week, Johnson, a Democratic member of Congress and former Congressional Black Caucus chairwoman, told The Dallas Morning News that she "unknowingly" violated nepotism rules when she gave two grandsons, two great-nephews and her district director's two children scholarship money. Johnson awarded 11 scholarships per year from 2005 to 2008, in each year, most scholarships went to her relatives or to the district director, Rod Givens. Johnson told Dallas Morning news, "I recognized the names when I saw them. And I knew that they had a need just like any other kid that would apply for one, adding that had there been "very worthy applicants in my district, then I probably wouldn't have given it" to my relatives. Johnson pledged to establish a "non-biased third party objective review committee" to handle awarding future scholarships. 9/1/2010 9:10:17 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/31/more-policial-violations.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/30/paris-hilton-messes-up-again.html Paris Hilton, messed up again,according to documents obtained, she will be charged with possession of a controlled substance (8 grams of cocaine). The police report from the arresting officer that stopped the suv passing on the right, he could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the open window. Officer noticed the passenger was Miss Hilton, he then observed her trying to put the window up. Hilton told the officer she was extremely embarrassed, and asked if she could go to the bathroom at the Wynn Hotel. At the hotel, Miss Hilton told the officer she needed lip balm so the cop handed Paris her purse: "As she began to open it, I saw a small bag of what I believed to be cocaine in a clear baggie begin to fall from the purse and into my hand." The officer said, inside the purse was a "broken tablet of Albuterol" a prescription medication used to control wheezing. And cops say they found Zig Zag wrappers commonly used to roll joints. Hilton, then admitted the Albuterol was hers but she said the cocaine was not and said the purse was not hers, she had borrowed it from a friend. The officer asked about the cocaine and according to officers Hilton gave an odd answer. She said she had not seen it, but now thought it was gum. 9/1/2010 9:10:18 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/30/paris-hilton-messes-up-again.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/30/miami-dolphins-coach-tony-sparano.html Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said, a large percentage'' of his roster is set but there are a couple guys I really need to play, in the final preseason game Thursday at Dallas. It's important for some players, make no mistake about that. The Dolphins have to make one more move to get to the NFL deadline to trim to 75 players. But a lot of moves to get to the 53 players by Saturday. Sparano said, one difficult decision, is deciding whether to keep injured players on the 53-man roster during the regular season. that means they must either be on the 53-man roster or placed on injured reserve, which means missing the season. 9/1/2010 9:10:18 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/30/miami-dolphins-coach-tony-sparano.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/30/glenn-beck-restoring-honor.html Glenn Beck hosted the weekend rally in Washington D.C. "restoring Honor" with many other speakers. Beck is 46 years, and is Mormon, he said, most Christians don't believe in liberation theology, that is a direct opposite of what the gospel is talking about. It's Marxism disguised as religion. Beck spoke after hosting his "Restoring Honor" rally, that attracted hundreds of thousands of Americans. Beck said the event, meant to honor the U.S. military, not political, the message I was trying to send was be your highest self and stand in the burning bush, stand in the fire, because that's the only thing that's going to save us, I've come to the place where I believe there's no way to solve these problems, these issues, unless we solve it through God, unless we solve it through being our highest self, and that's a pretty tall order. Beck said the message of the event was that Americans should reclaim the nation from politics. I never intended the event, scheduled on the 47th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, that was held at the Lincoln Memorial, not to be about civil rights. People of faith, believe that you have an equal right to justice, that is the essence, and if it is not the essence, than we've been sold a pack of lies." Founding Fathers warned that if people turned from God, the country would be at risk. Let's take them as people who knew what they were talking about. Let's try the whole turning back to God thing and see what happens. 9/1/2010 9:10:18 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/30/glenn-beck-restoring-honor.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/26/minnesota-vikings-aquire-receiver-greg-camarillo.html Minnesota Vikings made a trade, sending cornerback Benny Sapp to the Miami Dolphins in return for receiver Greg Camarillo. The Minnesota Vikings are hoping Camarillo can step in to take the place of Sidney Rice, he is out with a hip injury, and Percy Harvin, he is having Migraines. Camarillo said, It's hard, It's incredibly difficult because South Florida was home. I've moved. I've left that behind. I'm just excited to be out here playing football. In 2006 Camarillo came from Stanford, going to San Diego, then going to Miami Dolphins, tearing an ACL in 2008, Camarillo has rebounded to catch 105 passes for 1,165 yards and two touchdowns. Coach Brad Childress said, I've said it about a thousand times, a receiver by definition should receive, he's got A-plus hands. If you put a ball around him, he's got great 'pluck' characteristics. In Minnesota, Camarillo will be on the receiving end of throws from Brett Favre. Camarillo said, I've been a fan of his since I was a little kid, who was 9 years old when Favre was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons. "One of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game. What more as a receiver could you ask for than to come play with that type of quarterback? You have to elevate your game to match his game and he'll bring you along with him. It's a great opportunity." 9/1/2010 9:10:18 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/26/minnesota-vikings-aquire-receiver-greg-camarillo.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/26/say-what-you-mean-and-mean-what-you-say.html Most of the primary victory should send a good clear message to the flip-flopping, morally deficient career politicians that will say or do anything just to get elected. People want representatives who will stick to their values and principles, and everything they say before they get elected. We don't need politicians that have no guts and a spines, and no more empty promises and rhetoric like hope and change. "SAY WHAT YOU MEAN, AND MEAN WHAT YOU SAY." 9/1/2010 9:10:18 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/26/say-what-you-mean-and-mean-what-you-say.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/26/cleveland-browns-will-unvail-ring-of-honor.html Cleveland Browns, announced plans for a ring of honor that will be unveiled in Browns Stadium, that honors some of the best players, that played for the Browns. The first 16 inducted into the ring will be the 16 legends already inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A few that are in the first group, are coach Paul Brown, running back Jim Brown, kicker/tackle Lou Groza, quarterback Otto Graham and wide receiver Paul Warfield. Coach Holmgren said, It's long overdue. Holmgren was involved in rings when coaching in Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks that inspired new players. Halftime at home opener, Sept. 19 the team will unveil the ring in a ceremony, Browns play the Kansas City Chiefs. 9/1/2010 9:10:18 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/26/cleveland-browns-will-unvail-ring-of-honor.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/26/tiger-woods-wishes-elin-well.html Tiger Woods said, he wishes his ex-wife Elin Nordegren well, and admitted his personal problems had a bad effect on his game Finishing his round in the pro-am at the Barclays tournament in Paramus, New Jersey. Woods said, I wish her the best in everything, you know, it's a sad time in our lives. And we're looking forward to our lives and how we can help our kids the best way we possibly can. And that's the most important thing." Woods said. I think it's just more sadness. Because I don't think you ever you don't ever go into a marriage looking to get divorced. That's the thing. That's why it is sad, When asked if he had any regrets, Woods said my actions certainly led us to this decision, and I've certainly made a lot of errors in my life, and that's something I'm going to have to live with. 9/1/2010 9:10:18 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/26/tiger-woods-wishes-elin-well.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/26/new-jersey-should-of-voted-for-a-democrat-governor.html Governor Chris Christie, New Jersey, blasted Washington bureaucrats in Washington, New Jersey lost $400 million education grant, because Christie administration made a mistake on one page of a 1000 page application. Top grants were awarded to nine states and the District of Columbia, New Jersey was the top runner-up, having missed out on an award by just a few points on the 500-point scale used to judge the applications. New Jersey lost five points on one section in which officials were asked to show that the state gives a consistent percentage of its revenue to education. New Jersey used the wrong years on the application. Sheila Oliver the State Assembly Speaker called it "a stunning mistake that is going to hurt New Jersey's children."and Gov. Christie said the "clerical error" could have easily been fixed if someone in Washington had picked up the phone, that's the stuff that drives people nuts about government and that's the stuff the Obama administration should answer for. Are you guys just down there checking boxes like mindless drones, or are you thinking?" When the president comes back to New Jersey, he's going to have to explain to the people of the state of New Jersey why he's depriving them of $400 million that this application earned because one of his bureaucrats in Washington couldn't pick up the phone and ask a question, couldn't go on the Internet and find information, or wouldn't accept the verbal representation" of the state's education commissioner during a follow-up interview, Maybe this is the people of New Jersey fault, they should have voted for a Democrat Governor. 9/1/2010 9:10:18 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/26/new-jersey-should-of-voted-for-a-democrat-governor.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/25/few-words-from-elin-nordegren.html Elin Nordegren, Tiger Woods, ex-wife said, she has "been through hell" since her husband's infidelity surfaced but she never hit him, she said We tried for months to reconcile the relationship. In the end, a marriage "without trust and love" wasn't good for anyone, On Thanksgiving night outside their Florida home, Woods drove his SUV over a fire hydrant and into a tree, on early morning Thanksgiving day, bringing to light that the best golfer was cheating on his wife with many different women. Nordegren said, she never hit Woods on the night of the car crash, there was never any violence inside or outside our home, the speculation that I would have used a golf club to hit him is just truly ridiculous. Nordegren said Woods left the house that night and when he didn't return after a while, she got worried and went to look for him. She said that's when she found him in the car, I did everything I could to get him out of the locked car, to think anything else is absolutely wrong. I've been through hell, It's hard to think you have this life, and then all of a sudden, was it a lie? You're struggling because it wasn't real. But I survived. It was hard, but it didn't kill me. Nordegren wants people to know three things: she's not violent and never hit Woods; she had no idea this was going on; and it was a real marriage for her. PEOPLE MAG. 9/1/2010 9:10:19 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/25/few-words-from-elin-nordegren.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/25/factcheckorg-blame-it-on-republicans.html Just a little information from factcheck.org The MoveOn.org Political Action ad blames a banking deregulation bill sponsored by former Sen. Phil Gramm, a friend and one-time adviser to McCain's campaign. It claims the bill "stripped safeguards that would have protected us." That claim is bunk. When we contacted MoveOn.org spokesman Trevor Fitzgibbons to ask just what "safeguards" the ad was talking about, he came up with not one single example. The only support offered for the ad's claim is one line in one newspaper article that reported the bill "is now being blamed" for the crisis, without saying who is doing the blaming or on what grounds. The bill in question is the Gramm, Leach,Bliley Act, which was passed in 1999 and repealed portions of the Glass-Steagall Act, a piece of legislation from the era of the Great Depression that imposed a number of regulations on financial institutions. It's true that Gramm authored the act, but what became law was a widely accepted bipartisan compromise. The measure passed the House 362-57, with 155 Democrats voting for the bill. The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 90-8 Among the Democrats voting for the bill: Obama's running mate, Joe Biden. The bill was signed into law by President Clinton, a Democrat. If this bill really had "stripped the safeguards that would have protected us," then both parties share the blame, not just "John McCain's friend." 9/1/2010 9:10:18 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/25/factcheckorg-blame-it-on-republicans.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/24/biden-said-the-stimulus-is-working.html Vice President Biden said that despite the high anticipation surrounding the announcement of the GOP’s economic agenda, the plan that Boehner laid out this morning does not declare specific policies that Republicans favor, but rather spells out the party’s opposition to economic policies Democrats have enacted and is merely a list of economic items Republicans believe President Obama should not do. Biden said that Republican control of Washington during the Bush administration led to greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression, and predicted a Republican-controlled Congress would only reinstitute the same policies that led to the financial crisis. Biden also said the stimulus is working, this is the summer of recovery. the only thing working is the groundhog in my garden. Bush had 58 months of solid gains, Democrats took over the House and Senate that is when everything went to hell in a hand basket. go back, read the facts, if enough people said miss America was ulgy, people would start to believe it. Don't believe me ask Barney Frank and Chris Dobb. 9/1/2010 9:10:19 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/24/biden-said-the-stimulus-is-working.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/24/mcnabbs-sprained-ankle-will-keep-him-on-the-bench.html Washington Redskins will play the New York Jets, Friday night without Donovan McNabb. McNabb has been unable to practice since getting a sprained ankle, in last Saturday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Coach Mike Shanahan said, It's quite sore, and I don't think he could go if it was a regular season game. He's got to rehab it. After the game, McNabb was limping in the locker room, and was wearing a walking boot. Tuesday, he watched practice with his lower leg and ankle wrapped. Shanahan said he didn't think McNabb had a "bad ankle sprain" and that the quarterback has been walking on the treadmill to rehab the injury. Let's not count anybody out, let's take it day by day. I saw him run some routes out there today. He looked a lot better, almost full speed straight ahead. Hopefully he'll be able to go next week. 9/1/2010 9:10:19 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/24/mcnabbs-sprained-ankle-will-keep-him-on-the-bench.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/24/baseball-commissioner-bud-selig-gets-statue.html Baseball commissioner Bud Selig, has a statue in his likeness unveiled at Miller Park.Selig was the former owner of the Milwaukee Brewers. The statue sets in front of the stadium with Robin Yount and Hank Aaron. Selig was instrumental in having it built. Hall of famers Frank Robinson, Ernie Banks, and Al Kaline, attended the ceremony, along with about two dozen former Milwaukee Brewers and Braves players joined Selig on stage. Many representatives of major league teams were in attendance, as was Rachel Robinson, the widow of Jackie Robinson. 9/1/2010 9:10:19 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/24/baseball-commissioner-bud-selig-gets-statue.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/24/shirley-thanks-but-no-thanks.html Shirley Sherrod, declined an offer to serve as the agency's deputy director of the Office of Advocacy and Outreach, Sherrod got an apology after being forced to resign from the Agriculture Department, last month over a edited video. Sherrod was the Agriculture Department's director of rural development for Georgia. Sherrod met with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to discuss the job offer. Sherrod and Vilsack met alone for part of the meeting, according to Drew Berry a spokesman for Sherrod it was the first meeting between the two since a controversial edited video came out. The position includes administration and outreach to improve the Agriculture Department's civil rights efforts and image nationwide 9/1/2010 9:10:19 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/24/shirley-thanks-but-no-thanks.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/24/tiger-woods-and-elin-nordegren-divorce.html Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren, are now divorced, after living apart for the last 10 months, over woods sex scandal, that came to light last November. Lawyers for both sides filed all forms, at Bay County Circuit Court, Florida, for dissolving their 6 year marriage. Both woods and Nordegren, said in a joint statement, we are sad that our marriage is over and we wish each other the very best for the future, while we are no longer married, we are the parents of two wonderful children and their happiness has been, and will always be, of paramount importance to both of us. Once we came to the decision that our marriage was at an end, the primary focus of our amicable discussions has been to ensure their future well-being. The weeks and months ahead will not be easy for them as we adjust to a new family situation, which is why our privacy must be a principal concern.” 9/1/2010 9:10:19 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/24/tiger-woods-and-elin-nordegren-divorce.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/23/stephen-colberts-take-on-brett-favre.html Stephen Colbert, has a good take on Brett Favre and his retirement. It's Brett Favre on again off again, he just don't want to retire. he just returned to the Vikings. "Colbert Report" "If you do un-retire again, let me be the first to say: I will stab you in the eyeball with a broken broom handle. It's eye kabob time ... Fahhhvvvrrruhhh. ... What the hell's wrong with you? And what the hell's wrong with your family? Every time you spend 10 minutes with them you suddenly decide you'd rather be crushed by 300-pound linebackers!" "Why do you need all this attention? Every time you do this you get tons and tons of air time, every one's talking about you, the media is fawning all over you. It's just Ladies and gentlemen, it is with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement from The Colbert Report" 9/1/2010 9:10:19 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/23/stephen-colberts-take-on-brett-favre.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/23/chicago-cubs-lou-piniella-retiring.html Lou Piniella, Chicago Cubs manager made the announcement that he will be retiring after Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Piniella made the announcement in a release handed out by the team. Mike Quade, the third base coach was promoted to interim manager. Piniella, said he planned to retire at the end of the season, but he missed 4 games in Aug. to spend more time with his ailing mother, and he said he needs more time with her. Piniella also said, I need to be home, my circumstances have changed a heck of a lot the last year, especially the last month or so. I just need to be home. I'm concerned about my mom. I love baseball but I love my family. When you talk about your family, it's a little more important than baseball, it's a lot more important. Piniella spent 18 years in the majors as a player and 22 as a manager, Piniella has 2 World Series rings, and was in the World Series 5 times. . 9/1/2010 9:10:19 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/23/chicago-cubs-lou-piniella-retiring.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/19/broncos-sign-orton-for-one-more-year.html Denver Broncos, signed a one year contract with quarterback Kyle Orton, even though the Broncos traded for quarterback Brady Quinn in the off season, and drafting quarterback Tim Tebow Orton, was playing on a one year contract worth $2.6 million, and he will receive an additional $8.8 million including $5.5 million guaranteed. This is Orton 6th season in the NFL and the 2nd with the Broncos. Last season was Orton best, throwing for 3,802 yards with 21 touch-downs. Broncos still missed the play-offs, with a 8 and 8 record, after starting the season with a perfect 6 and 0. 9/1/2010 9:10:19 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/19/broncos-sign-orton-for-one-more-year.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/19/eli-manning-sits-out-game-against-the-steelers.html New York, Giants coach Tom Coughlin, announced that Eli Manning will sit out the next Saturday night preseason game, against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Manning did not pratice at training camp, because of the 12 stitches in his forehead from Monday night game. Backup quarterback Jim Sorgi, didn't practice because of shoulder injuries and his sore ribs. Rhett Bomar took all of the snaps at practice. Coughlin said, I am not going to rush things, If the doctors say it's OK for him to throw, then maybe he'll do some throwing. But, he definitely is not going to put the helmet on. Team surgeon Russell Warren will check out Manning after practice, the results would not affect the decision for Manning to play this week. Coughlin did not know when Manning would be back, and Sorgi is a wait and see proposition, because of his sore shoulder he got from Monday night game against the New York Jets. Manning said, I physically feel fine. I threw some balls today. I ran around, I know what is going on. I'm all there. It's just a matter of getting the helmet on. He also said he was lucky that his injury was not more serious. being hit by Jets safety Jim Leonhard with his helmet off could have easily broken his nose or another bone. 9/1/2010 9:10:19 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/19/eli-manning-sits-out-game-against-the-steelers.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/18/bret-favre-one-more-season.html Brett Favre, returning to Minnesota for another season for the Vikings. Arriving by private jet, with three teammates. Ryan Longwell, place kicker, Steve Hutchinson guard and Jared Allen defensive end. all three were sent to Hattiesburg, Miss. just to bring Favre back for one more chance at the Hattiesburg, Miss.. In a text message Longwell, said that, Favre told the three he would play for the Vikings this season, we simply went down there to get an answer and after talking for a while, his answer was 'yes, he loves the guys in the locker room and is doing it for all of us. Longwell added, "He didn't know we were coming," we just asked if he had one more year. Not about wins or losses, but just for the guys in the locker room to have a blast for a year." A message posted on Favre's website said, "stay tuned for breaking news from the Minnesota Vikings today on Brett Favre's possible return." Presumably, Favre did not make the trip just to tell the Vikings he was retiring, but the team still had not given an official confirmation that the star quarterback will play this year. He is, however, under contract -- the second season in a two-year, $25 million deal. Back-up quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, said he wasn't bothered by hearing that some of his higher-profile teammates flew to Mississippi to try to woo Favre. I feel like if my number's called I'm going to be ready, and I'm going to continue to try to work hard and get better. That's all I can do." 9/1/2010 9:10:19 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/18/bret-favre-one-more-season.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/13/democrats-sure-fear-sarah-palin.html Once again Sarah Palin, is being kicked around again by the Democrats. Why do the Democrats fear her so much.? New Hampshire state representative, Timothy Horrigan, resignes his position and announced he will not run for reelection after writing on Facebook, that a dead Sarah Palin is "more dangerous than a live one." Keith Halloran, New Hampshire Democratic candidate apologized the same day for his Facebook post in which he wished Sarah Palin and, Levi Johnston, Bristol,s father of her child, had been on the plane that crashed, killing former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens. In his apology Thursday, Horrigan didn't say much about feeling badly for uttering the sentiment. Horrigan wrote in his website, I apologize to anyone who feels they need an apology from me. And anyone who feels the need to be angry at me is free to be angry at me. I made some mistakes, but I am not ashamed of who I am. I am not ashamed of anything which I am. Nothing anyone says to me is going to change the way I feel about myself especially if you don't know me. 9/1/2010 9:10:20 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/13/democrats-sure-fear-sarah-palin.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/13/rep-maxine-waters-blame-it-on-bush.html Rep. Maxine Waters, of California, blames the Bush administration for her ethics problems, she said she had to intervene with the Treasury Department on behalf of minority owned banks seeking federal bailout funds including one tied to her husband because the Treasury Department wouldn't schedule its own appointments. Waters said, the question at this point should not be why I called Secretary Paulson, but why I had to, the question at this point should be why a trade association representing over 100 minority banks could not get a meeting at the height of the crisis. House ethics committee, is investigating Waters for improperly using her position for personal gain, says in its report of charges that when the meeting was held, the officers of only one bank came One United. Sidney Williams, Waters husband served as a member of One United board of directors, and was a stockholder in the bank, that makes it a very big problem for Waters. One United got $12 million of the $50 million in bailout money it requested, just enough to keep Waters stock from becoming worthless. The committee says that shows she personally benefited by using her position for personal gain Waters said, she wasn't concerned about her husband's stocks in the bank, about $350,000 in stocks, and still owns. Nobody in Washington will take the blame for their own short comings. 9/1/2010 9:10:20 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/13/rep-maxine-waters-blame-it-on-bush.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/13/dolphins-wide-reciever-marshall-wants-to-play-in-nba.html Brandon Marshall, Dolphins wide receiver said if NFL teams lock out the players next year, he will try out for the NBA. Marshall said he wants to play for Denver Nuggets or Miami Heat. My first team will be the Nuggets and my second team will be the Heat I'm serious, When asked if he will pursue a basketball career if there is no 2011 NFL season Marshall said, "Not pursuing I'm going to be on an NBA team. Seriously." I am good enough to play shooting guard professionally. Marshall played basketball at Lake Howell High School in Florida. After being traded from Denver, he didn't expect to be playing football next year. Marshall, signed a four-year, $47.5 million contract, with the Dolphins. Marshall said, there's not going to be any football, If there's a lockout, I have to find a job. I figure the Nuggets will be a better choice because of the welcome home cheer, I'll get a couple of boos at first. I'm gonna get with a basketball coach and get to work, prepare for the lockout. Tony Sparano, Dolphins coach said, don't worry I've seen him jump, he's not playing basketball.. 9/1/2010 9:10:20 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/13/dolphins-wide-reciever-marshall-wants-to-play-in-nba.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/12/jets-coach-ryan-apologizes-to-his-mother.html New York, Jets coach Rex Ryan, was on HBO's Hard Knocks training camp with the New York Jets. The first episode Ryan used a whole bunch of profanity, more "f" words than you can shake a stick at, after the episode aired Ryan's mother called him, to let him know she was not happy about all of his foul profanity on the field. At a team meeting, Ryan said, "I apologize if I offended more people than I usually offend Safety Jim Leonhard said, you should of seen what they edited out, Ryan also said, "The problem is, that's what happens, sometimes you get rolling and words come out and you don't even realize you're saying it. My mom is the only one really disappointed that I care about. I'm going to be myself. 9/1/2010 9:10:20 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/12/jets-coach-ryan-apologizes-to-his-mother.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/12/happy-harry-reids-diarrhea-of-the-mouth.html Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid,said he doesn’t know, how anyone of Hispanic heritage could be a Republican. Marco Rubio, son of a Cuban exile that happens to be running for U.S. Senate in Florida, on the Republican ticket, was quick to criticize Reid's comments. Rubio called Reid’s remarks "outrageous" and "ridiculous" this kind of outrageous speech in politics is continuing to spread, you know, Americans of Hispanic descent, you know what the strongest issue there is? That is economic empowerment, upward mobility, there’s only one economic system in the world that’s possible in, time and again, and that’s the American free enterprise system. and the reason why Americans of Hispanic descent should be Republicans is because the Democratic leadership is trying to dismantle the American free enterprise system,the point is he’s wrong. In a statement, the National Republican Senatorial Committee said, It's no secret that Harry Reid is a desperate politician who is under fire for his reckless spending and failed economic record, but these outrageous statements represent race baiting at its very worst. Reid's campaign, defending his remarks, said in a statement Sen. Reid has long enjoyed the support of many Hispanic Republicans in Nevada and he appreciates that support. 9/1/2010 9:10:20 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/12/happy-harry-reids-diarrhea-of-the-mouth.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/12/raising-money-for-rangel.html New York's Democrat, U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel having his 80th birthday/ fund raising party. The Grand Ballroom at Manhattan's Plaza Hotel, a sold out crowd of supporters and BIG SHOTS praising Rangel's service to the city and state that is ending with tainted ethics charges. Rangel said, I've been to a lot of funerals, and this damn sure isn't a funeral, A few of the supporters for Rangel, included U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo, with no mention of Rangel's ethics charges, just raise more money, for his reelection that he may not need. Not everyone who showed up at the Plaza was a Rangel fan. Jonathan Tasini, challenging Rangel in the Sept. 14 primary, made an appearance to criticize the optics of Rangel holding such a lavish fundraiser when his district suffers such great economic challenges 9/1/2010 9:10:20 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/12/raising-money-for-rangel.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/11/terry-bradshaws-advice-to-ben-rothlisberger.html Terry Bradshaw, in a interview said, he had a few words for Ben Rothlisberger, "Stay out of trouble. good advice for Rothlisberger, but will he take it. Rothlisberger does what ever he wants to do. Bradshaw said our relationship is not any good. When I told him to park the motorcycle, he got pissed. Alright? Then he had the accident. And since then, there's, you know he doesn't like me, and I'm learning not to like him. 9/1/2010 9:10:21 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/11/terry-bradshaws-advice-to-ben-rothlisberger.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/11/rep-charlie-rangel-apologized.html Rep. Charlie Rangel, New York Democrat, apologized on the House floor for causing any embarrassment by violating chamber rules, but he insisted he is not corrupt and refused to resign. In his speech he defiantly challenged the House ethics committee to move faster on holding a public hearing on the 13 counts of alleged violations against him. He also challenged fellow House members to kick him out if they want to get rid of him. Rangel said, If it is the judgment of the people here that I should resign, then the ethics committee should expedite its consideration of the charges against him, But I am not going away. I am here. Somebody has to do more than wish I go away, I am not asking for leniency. I'm asking for exposure of the facts. If you think I'm guilty of violating House rules, then "fire your best shot at getting rid of me through expulsion, Rangel running for reelection in his Harlem district, is a 20 term congressman, House Republicans and Democrats have called for Rangel to resign because of the alleged ethics violations. . Rangel said, Heck, if I was you, I might want me to go away too. but Rangel made very clear that only expulsion by the House would get him to leave. 9/1/2010 9:10:20 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/11/rep-charlie-rangel-apologized.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/11/tiger-woods-looking-for-a-swing-coach.html The beginning of the golf season Tiger Woods, seems to be stumbling on the golf courses, his swings are not up to his standards, Woods has not won a major outing this year. Hank Haney, was Tiger Woods swing coach for nearly 6 years, leaving Woods in May, and that might of left a large void in Woods swing. Tiger Woods made his practice round ahead of the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin, he was practicing with a swing coach. Sean Foley, A swing coach that worked on some of the best players in the game, including Hunter Mahan, who won at Firestone, and Sean O’Hair. Foley was present Tuesday morning to watch Mahan and O’Hair. who was playing with Woods. Foley said Woods asked him to look at his swing and on two holes he filmed Woods’s swing, When questioned if the two were working together, Foley replied, I wouldn’t say that. But the possibility is there. 9/1/2010 9:10:20 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/11/tiger-woods-looking-for-a-swing-coach.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/11/raid-the-food-stamp-to-pay-the-unions.html 9/1/2010 9:10:20 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/11/raid-the-food-stamp-to-pay-the-unions.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/11/pittsburgh-steelers-ziggy-hood.html Ziggy Hood, Pittsburgh Steelers first round draft pick in 2009 is showing a lot of improvement, after his rookie year, which he didn't play much, having a hard time adjusting from his days at Missouri to the Steelers. Coach Tomlin seeing big improvement in his second season. Hood said, the game's starting to slow down for me, everything better. I'm learning more. Coach Tomlin, said, he's taken the kind of jump that you'd expect a second year first rounder to take, this guy works extremely hard and you'd be tough to find anybody who spent more time in our building during the off season than Ziggy Hood. It's paying off for him and he's playing with a great deal of confidence. The 6-foot-3, 310-pound Hood is one of the most frequent visitor to the weight room, and he's showing his physical side that the Steelers expected when they drafted him. 9/1/2010 9:10:20 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/11/pittsburgh-steelers-ziggy-hood.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/09/blame-it-on-bush-rosie.html Rosie O'Donnell, got married back in 2004, to her GAY lover Kelli Carpenter, when George Bush was president, She then said it was all about love, and being counted for one more GAY marriage for the GAY community. The marriage between O'Donnell and Carpenter split up, now O'Donnell says that it is President Bush fault because she did it because Bush opposed same sex marriage. On O;Donnell, satellite radio program, O’Donnell freely admitted that her 2004 marriage to her lover Kelli Carpenter was nothing more than a political statement. The intended recipient of the message was no less than the leader of the establishment, George Bush. As O’Donnell told her radio audience. 9/1/2010 9:10:21 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/09/blame-it-on-bush-rosie.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/05/dale-earnhardt-jr-500-th-start-in-nascar.html Dale Earnhardt Jr, driver of #88 National Guard/ Amp Energy Chevrolet, is making his 500th major NASCAR start, in Watkins Glen, New York. This will be his 385 starts in Sprint Cup, and 115 starts for Nationwide Series. Of the 500 starts Earnhardt got 41 wins, 143 finishes in the top five, 221 finishes in the top ten, 18 Cup victories, two championships, 1998 and 1999, Nationwide Series. Jr. is a third generation NASCAR, champion, Ralph Earnhardt, Jr. grandfather, 1956 sportsman of the year, Dale Earnhardt has seven Cup championships. His weekly release Jr. said, I take a lot of pride in what I’ve accomplished in these past 15 years or so, I’m proud of the two Nationwide championships, the wins in both series and having worked with a lot of talented people. 9/1/2010 9:10:21 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/05/dale-earnhardt-jr-500-th-start-in-nascar.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/05/nfl-goodell-looking-at-rogers-and-smith-of-browns.html Shaun Rogers and Robaire Smith, Cleveland Browns, were stopped and arrested by airport security for concealed weapons,three months apart. and are facing suspensions by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. When visiting with Browns players, and coaches Goodell said, both cases are still under review by our staff, I don't have any plans to specifically sit down with either one of them. "but he is sure some penalty will be involved". He went on to say, I'm not going to make any judgments about it other than it's a clear mistake, It is a violation of law. It's the kind of judgments that we have to make sure we do a better job of avoiding. Goodell praised Rogers for helping police stop a motorist driving under the influence, near the Browns' camp, but saying it would influence his decision. and said, It's a great example of a young man making a mistake on one hand and then doing something positive on the other, 9/1/2010 9:10:21 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/05/nfl-goodell-looking-at-rogers-and-smith-of-browns.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/05/bret-favre-may-return-for-one-more-season.html Bret Favre may return for one more season officials said Bret Favre plans to return, if his ankle is heals enough for play. Favre's close friend and quarterback coach Darrell Bevell said, I know it's a decision that he wrestles with, he's a great player. He's a great competitor. He mulls things over. He's an emotional guy. So he thinks things through long and hard and takes his time with his decision. So I'm not surprised that things started to come out. We just have to wait and see. if his ankle heals well enough, he will return to play for the Vikings this season. Favre told reporters his decision is not about the money. and he's been in touch with the team and they know what's going on with me. Sources said, that Favre had contacted teammates and team officials to tell them his ankle was not healing and that he wasn't going to return for a second season in Minnesota. Tight end Visanthe Shiancoe said, Favre told a couple guys on our team he's going to retire. Roger Goodell NFL commissioner said, he was taking a wait and hear approach to the latest twist in the Favre saga. Brett Favre is great for our game. And I think the passion he has for the game is extraordinary, I think we all love to see him play, but we want him to do what's best for him at the end of the day. 9/1/2010 9:10:21 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/05/bret-favre-may-return-for-one-more-season.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/02/tiger-woods-still-highest-paid-athlete.html Tiger Woods, the golfer and lover still makes a lot of money, his golf winnings for 2009 was over 20 million, plus a estimated 70 million in endorsements, that puts his out front for sports earnings. Woods is on the "fortunate 50" list of the highest earning for athletes. With his lover woos, Woods lost over 20 million in endorsements over last year, but,the bottom line Woods is highest paid American professional golfer whose achievements put him on top as one of the best known. total earnings for 2010 estimated over 90.5 million. 9/1/2010 9:10:21 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/02/tiger-woods-still-highest-paid-athlete.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/02/western-conference-phoenix-and-los-angeles.html Being a avid sports fan, and looking for some good information, I came upon a site ohiosportsfanatic.com, he gave some good thoughts on game 5 Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers, the game will be played at Los Angeles, but he is looking for a upset. some good Analise, why Phoenix suns will pull off a win even though they are the under dog, the Lakers are favored and they will be playing at home in Los Angeles. His thoughts are all in the rebounds, if the Suns can get the rebounds in game 5 that they got in game 4 they have to win. If you like basketball it is a good read with some good thoughts. Go to 9/1/2010 9:10:21 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/02/western-conference-phoenix-and-los-angeles.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/02/president-obama-on-the-view.html President Obama, taking the troubles of America, to the couch of the View on ABC. The president was asked why he picked the view, to air the problems of America, he said, I was trying to find a show that Michelle actually watched. Its not just the first lady, that watches the view but according to the Nielsen ratings 79% of the female population watch the View, oddly enough President Obama's approval rating among females went from 59% to 45%, no wonder he picked the View, he need all the help he can get before the whole bottom drops out. Republicans and Democrats alike are trying to get the female vote. Sarah Palin, former Alaska Governor is after the endorsing many female candidates, and starting what is know as Mama Grizzlies. She is predicting they could make a big difference in the fall election 9/1/2010 9:10:21 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/02/president-obama-on-the-view.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/01/snooki-arrested-for-being-drunk.html Snooki, one of the stars of "Jersey Shore" was arrested for disorderly conduct, in Seaside Heights, New Jersey.after a few hours in jail she was released. Police spokesman said Nicole Polizzi, appeared to be intoxicated when being arrested. Police spokesman said "Miss Polizzi was escorted from the beach by patrolmen and placed under arrest for disorderly conduct. She was transported to police headquarters and later released on a summons, that meant Snooki will be assessed by a judge in court at a date to be determined and will likely be ordered to pay a fine. Snooki was not required to post bail for her release. 9/1/2010 9:10:21 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/01/snooki-arrested-for-being-drunk.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/01/pelosi-promised-to-drain-the-swamp.html House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she is OUT OF THE LOOP in the House ethics committee's investigation of New York Democrat Rep. Charles Rangel and Maxine Waters. Rangel is facing 13 counts of assorted charges and Waters is facing charges also. Pelosi is avoiding question about Rangel and Waters. ABC television's This Week, Pelosi said, that it's "an elementary discussion because what we have done is to wait and see what the committee decides." The allegations against both Rangel and Waters could be announced in the next couple weeks. Waters serves on the House Financial Services Committee. 9/1/2010 9:10:21 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/01/pelosi-promised-to-drain-the-swamp.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/01/eagles-receiver-desean-jackson-sprains-back.html DeSean Jackson, wide receiver for Philadelphia Eagles was hurt in training camp. After being helped off the field, officials called for a cart to take him to the locker room to be checked out by doctors, that he appeared to have sprained his back. Jackson was one of the best play maker in the league, for the Eagles he had 63 catches for 1,167 yards, with 9 touchdowns. Medical staff, said Jackson was still under evaluated. 9/1/2010 9:10:21 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/08/01/eagles-receiver-desean-jackson-sprains-back.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/31/chelsea-clinton-and-marc-mexvinsky-getting-married.html Chelsea Clinton, former first daughter, President Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton, is getting married to Marc Mezvinsky. A ceremony of about 4 to 500 guest, at Rhinebeck, New York in a private estate. Police, private security, and Secret Service, covered the town, roads closed air space closed everything in a few block area closed. Neighbors close to the event were given a complimentary bottle of wine. Shopkeepers, innkeepers, restaurateurs, and venders, were sworn to secrecy. Outside the Beekman Arms Hotel, thousands of guests,well wishers, and rubber neckers, just waiting trying to see President Clinton and Secretary of state Hillary Clinton, or some other dignitary's, like maybe, Opera Winrey, Steven Spielberg, former Secretary of State Vernon Jordan, and movie producer Steve Bing. . 9/1/2010 9:10:22 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/31/chelsea-clinton-and-marc-mexvinsky-getting-married.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/30/tim-tebow-signs-contract-with-broncos.html Tim Tebow, and the Denver Broncos, got together and signed a contract, A five year contract worth about $11 Million, Tebow a two time national champ from Florida. The Broncos picked Tebow in the 25th pick in the NFL draft Broncos coach, Josh McDaniels said, It's just an opportunity to feel better about playing faster, and I think whether you're a rookie quarterback or an injured player, it makes sense to come in and try to start crawling before you walk and walking before you run -- because certainly none of them are going to hit the ground running because they're behind. Every day is a great opportunity. Kyle Orton, is the Broncos' starting quarterback, signed a $2.6 million tender as a restricted free agent. Orton threw for 3,800 yards last season 9/1/2010 9:10:22 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/30/tim-tebow-signs-contract-with-broncos.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/30/ellen-degeneres-leaving-american-idol.html After just one season Ellen DeGeneres, is leaving "American Idol", as a judge, and that will leave two judges to find for the next season. DeGeneres said in a statement, a couple months ago, I let Fox and the `American Idol' producers know that this didn't feel like the right fit for me, she realized that while she "loved discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings. also saying, she would delay any action until they had time to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next. Fox could make an announcement next week when they presents their 2010 2011 program schedule to the television Critics Association. 9/1/2010 9:10:22 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/30/ellen-degeneres-leaving-american-idol.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/28/bob-barker-looks-down-at-drew-carey.html Host of the price is right, Drew Carey is being criticized by Bob Barker. Barker hosted the show from 1972 t0 2009. Barker said, Carey does the show differently than I did tried to make the show really exciting, and he doesn't do that. He just plays the games." Barker went on to say, I would not criticize Drew Carey. I would not criticize this show. I would not criticize CBS. I would not criticize Fremantle Media that produces the show for the network, because I have a sizable royalty that I am paid every year this show is on, and it’s going on for years. I would be an absolute fool. I hope this show stays on for years, As for Drew, he’s been charming and complimentary, and he had me on the show to plug my book ‘Priceless Memories.’ He devoted half of the show to me! He’s a charming man, and kind and gracious. To think that I would say anything derogatory about him is idiocy.” 9/1/2010 9:10:22 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/28/bob-barker-looks-down-at-drew-carey.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/28/rangel-swimming-in-sewer-swamp.html Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel of New York confirmed that his lawyers are discussing a deal to settle with lawyers for the House ethics committee that would avoid a public hearing on House ethics allegations against him. Rangel, declined to talk about any details of the negotiations, saying he was not participating in the talks himself. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said it was up to Rangel to decide whether to resign over the pending ethics allegations. Mr. Rangel has to do what Mr. Rangel believes is appropriate and proper, taking a neutral stance instead of offering support for the 20 term veteran of the House Democratic caucus that Hoyer leads. Rangel gave up his chairmanship of the House Ways and Means Committee earlier this year because of the allegations he violated House rules by failing to disclose personal income and other acts. Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi promised to run a clean and open house, I will drain the swamp of sewer water. 9/1/2010 9:10:22 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/28/rangel-swimming-in-sewer-swamp.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/26/blagos-helpers-obama-and-axelrod.html Illinois, Democrat governor Rod Blagojevich was impeached in Jan. 2009. he comes from a long line of corrupt governors and politicians, that seemed to control all of Illinois. Blagojevich was an lawyer, got into politics in 1992 winning a seat in Illinois House of Representatives, serving three terms. Barack Obama, and David Axelrod, Obamas senior adviser to Obama endorsed Blkagojevich for his run for Governor, winning in 2002 and a second run in 2006. Blagojevich was the first Governor to be impeached from office. and the first Democrat Governor since 1972. 9/1/2010 9:10:22 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/26/blagos-helpers-obama-and-axelrod.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/26/my-hero-al-bundy.html Picked up out of people. The beautiful Christina Applegate, said "I have to tell you all something. And I know it is going to hurt a lot of people but it's time okay here goes wow this is hard but I gotta. The Bundys were not real people There I said it. Not real. Just actors. Brilliant actors if I say so myself haha. What's done is done." That breaks my heart, all these years I thought my hero Al. Bundy was a true shoe salesman, and Peg was a real redhead and dingbat. I hope nobody tells me Archie Bunker isn't for real. 9/1/2010 9:10:22 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/26/my-hero-al-bundy.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/26/crist-and-spector-two-peas-in-a-pod.html Charlie Crist, the Florida Governor is now a Independent Governor, after switching from Republican to Independent, because he has a better chance to win his bid for Florida Senator. Just another case that these politicians, running for office will do anything to get elected (MORE POWER AND MONEY) Lets put Crist in the same room with Arlin Specter of Pennsylvania, two peas in a pod, how many more politicians, will make moves like this just so they get their power and money. We need to put terms limits on them, so they don't get big and powerful. This proves my point, politicians will do anything to get elected, for their own interest, and not the interest of the peoples It was reported that most of his political staff will leave, and some of his supporters want their donation back. I would like to find someone that will work for the people instead of working for their own interest. 9/1/2010 9:10:22 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/26/crist-and-spector-two-peas-in-a-pod.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/25/charles-rangel-in-the-middle-of-corruption.html Another case of corruption in our elected officials, Charles Rangel of New York the main man that makes the laws for the way we the little people pay our taxes, he don't know how to pay his own taxes, it was his wife fault not mine, The free trips to the Caribbean, that was not my fault my staff did it not me. Just another way to take advantage of the system, blame it on somebody else, If it was one of us (the little people) we would be in jail by now. (protection by Nancy Pelosi) come on Nancy drain the swamp and clean out the sewer. New York, Rep. Charles Rangel, Democrat will face charges for ethics violations, and faces a public trail in the House that can end with his expulsion. Rangel stepped down from his chairmanship of the House Ways and Means Committee, after being admonished by the committee for taking corporate paid junket to the Caribbean. The House Ethics Committee didn't say which accusations would be leveled against Rangel. Source said the charges are related to his use of official stationery to raise money for a City Collage center named after him, and his use of four rental apartments, that he failed to report the income. Melanie Sloan, Citizens for Responsible Ethics in Washington said, It's very bad news for Mr. Rangel, and she called for him to step down. Just another case of TO BIG TO PROSECUTE. it took over two years. Term limits for everyone in Washington so they don't get to much power, and think they are to big and powerful to fall. Mr Rangel should of retired from his powerful position 36 tears ago. 9/1/2010 9:10:22 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/25/charles-rangel-in-the-middle-of-corruption.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/25/senator-john-kerry-a-big-hippocrit-.html Many Americans, are worried about the people that we elected to go to Washington and make laws and try to protect us from aliens coming into the country, and make more laws, raise our taxes so they can give us some more free cheese, "that I don't like", but they say eat it and shut-up, we are going to raise your taxes a little bit more so we can give all the people of this great country some more cheese, "I don't like your cheese", shut-up and eat your free cheese, "again and again", I don't want your cheese. All of the people that we elected, for these job that they love, because they don't have to eat the free cheese, they live the fat cat lives, and complain about the fat cat Wall street and the big dog Bankers. Lets take a look at of these big fat cat politicians, like John Kerry from Ma. Mr. Kerry buys a 7 million dollar yacht from a New Zealand company, docks the 76 foot yacht in Newport RI. Saving himself 500,000 in excise and sales tax. Boat builders in New England, say shame on Sen. John Kerry for buying a $7 million New Zealand-built luxury yacht while local ship makers struggle to find work. Jane Wellehan, president of the trade group Maine Built Boats said, “Darn, that would have been a wonderful job for a Maine builder, If someone comes to build a $7 million boat that would employ half the population of some towns for a year or two. Boat building is such a critical component of our coastal economy.” Gregory Egan, who owns the Crosby Yacht Yard in Osterville, said Bay State boat builders must feel cut adrift by Kerry as well I’m confident that anything constructed in New Zealand could be constructed here in the state, From a political perspective, it seems to me he could have thought twice about that one 9/1/2010 9:10:22 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/25/senator-john-kerry-a-big-hippocrit-.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/24/bret-michaels-on-tour-gets-stopped-in-indiana.html Rocker Bret Michaels, out on tour going through Indiana, the two bus were stopped because a trailer connected to one of the buses did not have a working light for the license plate. K-9 dogs began acting strange, so officers started a drug search on the first bus, Indiana police found marijuana and other unidentified controlled substances on the first bus, than searched the second bus, that was carrying Michaels, they found illegal drugs, Michaels was cooperating and allowing the search. Police made no arrests, however charges were filed and forwarded to DeKalb County Prosecutor's office. The buses were allowed to continue on the " Roses & Thorns" tour in the United States. 9/1/2010 9:10:23 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/24/bret-michaels-on-tour-gets-stopped-in-indiana.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/24/kaye-wife-of-bill-cowher-passed-away.html 54 year old Kaye Cowher, wife of Bill Cowher the former coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, passed away Friday in North Carolina, losing her battle with skin cancer. 2006 the Cowers moved back to her home town in Raleigh North Carolina. Mrs Cowher played basketball at North Carolina State University in 1976, Mr Cowher played football the same time, they were classmates. The years she played basketball for North Carolina, they went 21 and 3, 29 and 5, respectively, 1978 ranking third, nationally, and winning the inaugural Atlantic Coast Conference women's basketball title. The Cowhers were married in 1981. Bill Cowher was then playing for the Cleveland Browns 9/1/2010 9:10:23 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/24/kaye-wife-of-bill-cowher-passed-away.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/23/linsay-lohan-goes-to-jail.html Prison wardens taking hair extensions from Linsay Lohan's hair, broke down and burst into tears, she was forced to remove her false eyelashes upon starting her jail sentence in the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, California, Lohan began serving her sentence for violating her probation in a reckless driving case in 2007. A warden said, she just sat there stone faced and couldn’t even bring herself to take her hair extensions out herself. It was a sorry sight. she was a broken woman. But she won’t get any sympathy here, this is jail, she is adjusting to prison and is cool, calm and sleeping a lot, She's keeping to herself, better than yesterday and handling it pretty good, A jail source said, she would serve just 14 days due to prison overcrowding, another source said she may serve only 10% of her sentence 9 days. 9/1/2010 9:10:23 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/23/linsay-lohan-goes-to-jail.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/23/happy-harry-reid-giving-up-on-bill.html Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, is giving up on plans to pass a U.S. energy bill that caps emissions of carbon dioxide, saying Republicans refuse to support the measure. Happy Harry said it was terribly disappointing. Harry you don't need any Republicans, you have plenty of Democrats to pass your stupid bills, there is still some sane Democrats left in the Senate. Reid has been trying to pass a carbon emissions tax for Obama for more than a year. A compromise plan to limit emissions only from utilities also failed to attract the 60 votes. Reid and other Democrats said they would focus on a narrower bill that responds to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and improves Energy Efficiency 9/1/2010 9:10:23 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/23/happy-harry-reid-giving-up-on-bill.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/23/charles-rangel-charged-.html Charles Rangel, New York Rep. was charged with many ethics violations, Rangel was the former house Ways and Means chairman. The House investigative committee didn't specify the charges against Rangel. A four-member panel of the House ethics committee sends the case to a House trial, where a separate eight-member panel of Republicans and Democrats will decide whether the violations can be proved. Speaker Nancy Pelosi had once promised to "drain the swamp" of ethical misdeeds by lawmakers in arguing that Democrats should be in charge. Where is Pelosi now, they All must be in office to long, get to powerful. In a statement, Rangel said, I was notified today, two years after I requested an investigation, that the Ethics Committee will refer the allegations reviewed by an investigations subcommittee to a subcommittee that will review the facts. I am pleased that, at long last, sunshine will pierce the cloud of serious allegations that have been raised against me in the media. Brendan Daly, Pelosi spokesman said, the action today would indicate that the independent, bipartisan ethics committee process is moving forward. "After two years and now we will maybe try to drain the swamp" 9/1/2010 9:10:23 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/23/charles-rangel-charged-.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/22/a-good-day-at-the-lake.html Sometimes you have to get away from the Sports and Politics and have yourself a nice day at the lake house. The day begins with the work of getting the apple wood soaking, getting the spit together, building a hot fire, putting the pig on the spit, and over the fire about noon. The beer is open for a little cheer and conversation. About 5 o clock the pig is done and ready to come off the spit and feast, with more beer. Pig Roast Sitting back with a belly full of pig and beer more conversation and the sun going down, you have to kick the dogs off the golf cart so you don't have to walk to the lake. Taz Just before 9 o clock the sun start to settle in for the day and you get another treat for the day. Take a ride down to the lake and sitting on the boat to watch the sunset. After a slow ride back home, still full of beer and pig you have to settle in for the day, and its lights out. Heavy Sleep A fantastic day full of a lot of good times and memories. 9/1/2010 9:10:23 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/22/a-good-day-at-the-lake.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/21/latino-americans-for-arizonas-new-law.html Founder of Freedom Watch Inc. Larry Klayman said he will be joined by ALRA ( Arizona Latino Republican Association) Chairman Jesse Hernandez and members of the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association Klayman said, ALRA will become the first group of Latino Americans to "put a foot forward legally" in support of S.B. 1070 by filing a motion to intervene against the Justice Department's lawsuit challenging Arizona's immigration policy, This is a way to tell the country that, 'Hey, we're Americans too and we believe in the rule of law, Klayman also said, it's a way to say, we got here legally and we contributed a great deal. We want the rest of the country to recognize that we're with you, Klayman said ALRA will be "in effect, a defendant" in the DOJ lawsuit, which names the state of Arizona as well as Gov. Jan Brewer as defendants. The Justice Department claims the federal government has "preeminent authority" on immigration enforcement and that the Arizona law "disrupts" that balance. Klayman went on to say, we're still working on it, and I expects the motion to be filed ahead of a court hearing scheduled for Thursday on the DOJ lawsuit. 9/1/2010 9:10:23 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/21/latino-americans-for-arizonas-new-law.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/20/cubs-manager-lou-piniella-will-retire.html Lou Piniella, Chicago Cubs Manager said he will retire at the end of the season, he is looking forward to spending more time with his family. Ending a fantastic career, 40 years in baseball, 18 years as a player and 22 as a manager. In a statement Piniella said, "I've grown to love the city and the fans but at my age it will be time to enter a new phase in my life," He also said, by announcing my retirement now, it will give the team time to find a replacement. I'm proud of our accomplishments during my time here and this will be a perfect way for me to end my career, but let me make one thing perfectly clear: our work is far from over. I want to keep the momentum going more than anything else and win as many games as we can to get back in this pennant race. Piniella came to the Cubs in 2006 to replace Dusty Baker. The Cubs liked his winning record. Piniella agreed to a three year contract worth nearly $10 million, with an one year option. 9/1/2010 9:10:23 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/20/cubs-manager-lou-piniella-will-retire.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/19/pittsburgh-steelers-coach-mike-tomlin.html Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, will get a three year extension on his contract, with the extension Tomlin will be around until 2014, he was hired in 2007, with a contract worth a average of 2.5 million for 5 years. Tomlin has a 31-17 record in his first three seasons as head coach. Tomlins first season was played with Bill Cower's winning team. The big question, can tomlin keep a winning team together? Time will tell. 9/1/2010 9:10:23 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/19/pittsburgh-steelers-coach-mike-tomlin.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/19/louis-oosthuizen-wins-british-open.html Louis Oosthuizen, a name that no one can pronounce easly, and not to many people ever heard of him before he went to the British Open in St Andrews. Oosthuizen was ranked 54th in the world going into the British Open. He made the cut in 8 major championship appearance. Oosthuizen was a 200 to 1 shot to get the start of the week. Writer for Golf Magazine Cameron Morfit said, I think he's young enough and, thanks to this week, confident enough to go on a sustained run of good play. What other courses suit him besides this one, I'm not sure. Windy ones, I'd guess. I love his swing and his placid, smiling demeanor. 9/1/2010 9:10:23 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/19/louis-oosthuizen-wins-british-open.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/14/pelosi-and-gibbs-.html According to sources, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, criticized White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs during a closed door House Democratic caucus meeting. Pelosi upset over Gibbs comments on Meet the Press, on Sunday that Democrats could lose their House majority this November, A top White House aide said she knocked Gibbs' unwelcome words of losing control of the Senate in the Nov.elections. Pelosi said, how could he know what's going on in our districts? Some may weigh his words more closely than others. We have made our disagreements known to the White House." Pelosi aides, at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee were told, according to sources, that Gibbs would "walk back" his dire prediction at Monday's White House briefing. but, Gibbs said he was merely stating, the obvious. 9/1/2010 9:10:23 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/14/pelosi-and-gibbs-.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/13/dan-gilbert-cavs-owner-fined.html Dan Gilbert owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, got one BIG fine from NBA commissioner David Stern (100,000). for all the nasty words said about LeBron James leaving, and going to Miami Heat. He promised it's his last one, he could be fined another 100,000 if he says anything else. After James' announced he was going to Miami, Gilbert fired of a letter to Cavs fans, vilifying the 25-year-old and calling his decision as "narcissistic" and "cowardly behavior." He also guaranteed his team would win an NBA title, before the self titled king wins one. Jackson responded to Gilbert's remarks on Sunday by saying the Cavs owner sees James as a "runaway slave" and that Gilbert's comments put the player in danger. Gilbert said he strongly disagrees with Rev. Jesse Jackson's criticism of his comments about James, leaving to join fellow All-Stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Jackson said, from his Chicago based civil right office, he speaks as an owner of LeBron and not the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, his feelings of betrayal personify a slave master mentality. He sees LeBron as a runaway slave. This is an owner employee relationship between business partners and LeBron honored his contract. 9/1/2010 9:10:24 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/13/dan-gilbert-cavs-owner-fined.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/12/george-steinbrenner-the-boss.html George Steinbrenner owner of the New York Yankees dier early Tuesday (7-13-10) after suffering a massive heart attack at his home in Florida Monday evening. Steinbrenner was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital Emergency room, July 4 Steinbrenner turned 80 and said he was feeling good, during a visit to the Yankees spring training grounds in Florida. Steinbrenner owned the Yankees since 1973, health reason caused him to turn over day to day operation to his sons Hal and Hank in 2007. The Yankee were in the World Series 11 times since he owned the team, winning 7 times. Steinbrenner past away just days after the stadium announcer Bob Sheppard died at the age of 99. 9/1/2010 9:10:24 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/12/george-steinbrenner-the-boss.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/12/comedian-in-the-senate.html Comedian Al Franken, was elected to the U.S. senate in a tight battle, that went six month with recount after recount. After 18 month, conservative watchdog group,found over 340 convicted felons voted illegally. That put Franken over incumbent Senator Norm Colman. The last recount six month after election, gave Frankin 312 votes more than Colman. Furthermore, the report charges that efforts to get state and Federal authorities to act on its findings have been "stonewalled." Minnesota Majority's executive director Dan McGrath said, we aren't trying to change the result of the last election. That legally can't be done, we are just trying to make sure the integrity of the next election isn't compromised. He said his group was largely ignored when it turned over a list of hundreds of names to prosecutors in two of the state's largest counties, Ramsey and Hennepin, where fraud seemed to be the greatest. McGrath also said, what we did this time is irrefutable, we took the voting lists and matched them with conviction lists and then went back to the records and found the roster lists, where voters sign in before walking to the voting booth, and matched them by hand, the only way we can be wrong is if someone with the same first, middle and last names, same year of birth as the felon, and living in the same community, has voted. And that isn't very likely. 9/1/2010 9:10:24 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/12/comedian-in-the-senate.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/12/will-bret-favre-be-back-for-another-season.html Bret Favre has not told the public or the Minnesota Vikings if he will return for one more season in the NFL. Favre had arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle in May and has been throwing to receivers at Oak Grove High School for a few weeks. Vikings tight end Visanthe Shiancoe, calls it "Favre-a-palooza," and Viking quarterback Tarvaris Jackson said, he ain't working out for no reason, I welcome him back. There's nothing I can do about it so I'm going to welcome him back and hopefully get to the Super Bowl. Favre had one of the best seasons of his career, with career bests in completion 68.4%, quarterback rating 107.2 and only 7 interceptions, throwing for 33 TDs, 4,202 yards for a Vikings title. Favre took a tremendous beating in the last game with the Saints. Favre said afterward that he would not take long to make a decision on returning for the second year of his contract, Favre, posted a statement on his website, telling everyone, his ankle problems didn't mean his career was over. 9/1/2010 9:10:24 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/12/will-bret-favre-be-back-for-another-season.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/11/oj-simpson-from-top-dog-to-nothing.html A Fox News reports, O.J. Simpson is currently sitting in a Nevada prison for robbing a sports memorabilia dealer at gunpoint with his entourage in Las Vegas in 2007. But "The Juice" certainly won't be spending any money in jail. Simpson has been in serious debt since a California civil jury found him liable for the death of Ronald Goldman and battery of Nicole Brown Simpson and ordered him to pay $33.5 million in damages. The Goldmans are still waiting for a chunk of that money. In August 2007, a Florida bankruptcy court awarded Simpson's book rights from "If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer" to the Goldman family to help pay for for the 1997 civil judgment. And the kicker: Simpson also owes the state of California $1.44 million in past taxes 9/1/2010 9:10:24 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/11/oj-simpson-from-top-dog-to-nothing.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/11/michael-vick-misses-his-own-golf-tournament.html Michael Vicks celebrity golf tournament in Georgia, went on without Vick. Vick also missed a scheduled appearance at a youth football camp in Raleigh N.C. Vicks probation officials restricted travel for the Eagles quarterback. Judy Smith a spokeswoman for Vick said Vick's travel has been at the discretion of his probation officer since he was released from prison in the dogfighting case in 2009, a prosecutor saying Vick wasn't involved in a shooting at his 30th birthday party in Virginia Beach, Va. but he was in a confrontation before the incident. Cornelius Corprew, director of Camp Elite Spor ts, said, They called early, like 2 o'clock in the morning, telling us he's not coming We're not crazy. No state agency is communicating at 2 o'clock in the morning that he's not allowed to come. I think that was a selfish act. Corprew, said that he was told Saturday by Vick representatives that the NFL star would be there Sunday. He said Vick was paid a $2,000 deposit of a $4,000 fee. He said the camp was built around Vick's appearance, and that campers paid $175 each and were promised packages that included photos and autographs. I'm upset because our camp is built on integrity and character and that's what we teach to our kids 9/1/2010 9:10:24 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/11/michael-vick-misses-his-own-golf-tournament.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/08/lebron-james-might-stay-in-cleveland.html Cleveland Cavs. would sure like to keep LeBron James on their roster. James spent his entire career with the Cavs. and he would be close to his home town of Akron. The Cavs. know him, they hired Byron Scott a experienced coach, and the Cavs. are able to offer about 30 Million more than other teams over the life of a deal. James was reminded in a presentation that included a video based on "Family Guy," (one of James favorite shows), and all the benefits for staying with the Cavs.. Owner Dan Gilbert showed he's willing to spend to build a winning team. 9/1/2010 9:10:24 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/08/lebron-james-might-stay-in-cleveland.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/07/nascars-jimmie-johnson-becomes-a-father.html Jimmie Johnson one of NASCAR, best became a father for the first time Wednesday, his wife Chandra gave birth to a baby girl. Spokesman for the family said, mother and baby are doing well. Johnson is a four time champion, and the baby will not interfere with the schedule on the track. Johnson had Eric Almirola ready to drive should his wife went into labor over the weekend. Johnson is not the only NASCAR driver to have a expansion to his family. Jeff Gorden and Juan Pablo Montoya are both expecting babies this summer, and Elliott Sadler and Carl Edwards, are first time fathers. 9/1/2010 9:10:24 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/07/nascars-jimmie-johnson-becomes-a-father.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/07/obamas-transparent-policy.html Congress is away for the 4 of July vacation. President Obama will bypass Congress and appoint Dr. Donald Berwick to head Medicare and Medicaid, filling the job while Congress is in recess to get around Republican opposition, and bring up discussions on Obama health-care that the White House refuses to discuss after the train wreck was passed without anyone reading the bill. Berwick's supporters say he is the right man in the right place at the right time. But his opponents have lined up against him. They say that while he may be a the highly respected doctor, he is also an outspoken proponent of the British health care system, Senator John Barrasso, (R-Wy) said, this recess appointment is an insult to the American people, Dr. Berwick is a self-professed supporter of rationing health care, and he won't even have to explain his views to the American people in a Congressional hearing. 9/1/2010 9:10:24 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/07/obamas-transparent-policy.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/07/justice-department-files-suit-against-arizona.html The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the state of Arizona, challenging their new immigration law, that will take affect at the end of the month. the government claiming the law interferes with federal immigration responsibilities. The Justice Department suit names both the state and the Governor Jan Brewer as defendants, Claiming the Federal Government has preeminent authority on immigration enforcement and the Arizona law "disrupts" that balance. Attorney General Eric Holder said in a statement, Arizonans are frustrated with illegal immigration, and the federal government has a responsibility to comprehensively address those concerns, but diverting federal resources away from dangerous aliens such as terrorism suspects and aliens with criminal records will impact the entire country's safety. Holder also warned of "a patchwork of state laws" that "will only create more problems than it solves. Governor Brewer accused Obamas administration of a massive waste of taxpayer funds, and said in a statement, It is wrong that our own federal government is suing the people of Arizona for helping to enforce federal immigration law. As a direct result of failed and inconsistent federal enforcement, Arizona is under attack from violent Mexican drug and immigrant smuggling cartels, now, Arizona is under attack in federal court from President Obama and his Department of Justice, the irony of suing Arizona for its immigration enforcement law but ignoring cities and other local governments whose patchwork local sanctuary policies instruct the police not to cooperate with federal immigration officials 9/1/2010 9:10:24 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/07/justice-department-files-suit-against-arizona.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/06/arizonas-new-law.html President Obama said in his speech calling on congress to get a comprehensive overhaul of the nation's immigration system. He criticized Arizona's law and warned that national legislation is needed to prevent other states from following suit. In an interview, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on foreign television network that the administration intends to challenge the Arizona law. The Justice Department would do so on the grounds that federal responsibility for border enforcement preempts any state law on the issue. The Arizona law, makes illegal immigration a state crime and local law enforcement can question anyone they suspect of being an illegal immigrant only after they are stopped for another crime. Obama and other top officials have criticized the law as misguided, even though none of the top officials read the bill, that was mirrored after the federal bill. Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer slammed the administration for pursuing a lawsuit She claims the administration has not done enough to secure the border Gov. Brewer said, we'll meet them in court, and we will win, calling the administration's actions a disappointment 9/1/2010 9:10:25 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/06/arizonas-new-law.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/06/presidents-poll.html Researchers at Siena College in New York polled 238 presidential scholars, (99% Democrats and Progressive) asking them to rate all 43 U.S. presidents in 19 categories from imagination and integrity to their accomplishments in domestic and foreign policy. Douglas Lonnstrom study director says Mr. Obama’s predecessors all started out in the middle range, around number 20. Siena College has conducted the survey since 1982. It’s always done one year after a new president takes office. President Obama received high marks for imagination, intelligence and communication, but he scored poorly on family background. President Obama ranks 15th on a new survey of the best American presidents, slightly higher than any other recent president Lonnstrom says many other presidents came from extremely elite families, while Mr. Obama was raised by a single mother and his middle class grandparents. That must be worth a bunch of points. Can't wait for the next survey, this rate President Obama will be # 1. Former President George W. Bush entered the survey as number 23 back in 2002. But one year after leaving office, he’s in the bottom five at number 39. Franklin D. Roosevelt has been number one every time. This year he’s followed by his distant cousin Teddy Roosevelt, then Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. It’s the first time Teddy Roosevelt has ranked second, overtaking Lincoln who held that spot for 20 years. How can a survey change from Presidents that are dead, they can't change anything after their dead. Mr Lonnstrom, must be leaning to one side. Since the last survey in 2002, Bill Clinton moved up from number 18 to 13th. Ronald Reagan dropped two places from 16th to 18th, and Jimmy Carter fell from 25th to 32nd. The bottom five presidents have consistently included Andrew Johnson, James Buchanan, Warren Harding and Franklin Pierce. Johnson was ranked at the very bottom this year. 9/1/2010 9:10:25 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/06/presidents-poll.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/01/phil-jackson-la-lakers-coach.html Phil Jackson, L.A. Lakers coach in a statement said he'll return next season, trying to get his 12th NBA title. Jackson said, he was worn out and leaning toward retirement, but after a week of rest and relaxation, and some health evaluation he changed his mind. after the long season in the NBA finals. Jackson said, "Count me in, after a couple weeks of deliberation, it is time to get back to the challenge of putting together a team that can defend its title in the 2010-11 season. It'll be the last stand for me, and I hope a grand one. Jackson has a league high of 705 regular season wins, a record 225 postseason wins, and winning 5 championships, with Kobe Bryant's Lakers and 6 with Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls. L.A. Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak said, we're extremely pleased that Phil has decided to return, he's not only the best coach for this team, but quite simply the best coach in the history of the NBA. 9/1/2010 9:10:25 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/01/phil-jackson-la-lakers-coach.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/01/tony-la-russa-manager-st-louis-cardinals-.html Tony La Russa, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals said he's a "supporter" of Arizona's immigration law and welcomed local Tea Partiers who were inside the stadium to show Arizona solidarity even though his team was facing the Diamondbacks La Russa, addressed the subject because dozens of St. Louis Tea Party members were at Busch Stadium to demonstrate in support of the Arizona law. The Cardinals manager, attended Florida State University's School of Law,said he thinks the Tea Partiers are "correct" on "a lot of things" and welcomed competing points of view into his team's stadium. La Russa said, I'm actually a supporter of what Arizona's doing. The national government doesn't fix your problem, and you've got a problem, they've got to take care of it themselves, anybody, I mean if you had the opposite view and you wanted to come out and have your signs, this is great, you're going to have 40,000 people here to see it. Perfect. I don't care. 9/1/2010 9:10:25 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/01/tony-la-russa-manager-st-louis-cardinals-.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/01/is-obamas-economic-reforms-working.html President Obama was speaking to a crowd of supporters in Racine Wisconsin,speaking on economic gains that he made since he took office, at the same time chastising congressional Republicans who he said were standing in the way of economic reforms. Referring to "a minority of senators from the other party," Obama questioning their tactics in blocking an economic relief package designed to extend unemployment benefits, increase access to small business loans and fund public sector jobs in education and law enforcement. Obama said, as we speak, they're using their power to stop this relief from going to the American people. In fact, they won't even let these measures come up for a vote. then criticized Minorty Leader John A. Boehner. Boehner characterized a Wall Street overhaul package currently before Congress as "killing an ant with a nuclear weapon." Obama said, this is the same crisis that led to the loss of 8 million jobs, he called Boehner "out of touch with the struggles of everyday families." 9/1/2010 9:10:25 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/01/is-obamas-economic-reforms-working.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/01/senator-scott-brown-is-weak.html Republican Sen. Scott Brown owes his election to the public furor over all of the back door deals, "Cornhusker kickback," for Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska got for his vote on Obama Health care, the Louisiana purchase and the many other backroom deals. Brown campaigned on being against those deals, it took less than a year for Brown to weaken, and start his backroom deals. Brown is following Nelson's example, winning concessions in the financial overhaul bill on behalf of Massachusetts banks. The “Massachusetts miracle”, Brown is wheeling and dealing with both parties and hinting that he just might vote with Democrats if they agree to goodies for financial institutions in his state. Brown got an exemption for home state interests like Fidelity Investments and the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. from the new restrictions on trading. Democratic negotiators agreed to remove a $19 billion tax on large banks and hedge funds after Brown threatened to vote “no” because of it. Brown said in a statement, over the July recess, I will continue to review this important bill. 9/1/2010 9:10:25 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/07/01/senator-scott-brown-is-weak.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/30/cedric-benson-charged-with-assault.html Cedric Benson, former University of Texas football player, is charged with assault after a scuffle took place at Annie's West bar. The disturbance began at closing time, on May 30 between Benson and an unknown person before bar staff separated them - escorting Benson out as he allegedly spit blood from his cut lip. Bar staff trying to sort out what happened between Benson and the other person. Benson, become verbally aggressive toward the bar staff, according to court records. Benson refused to leave, after staff asked several times to leave, the bar manager and a bartender physically escorted the athlete out of the bar. Outside, Benson allegedly punched the bartender on the left side of his face striking him once, Austin police were called, and when they arrived on scene, gathering witness statements and video evidence from the bar, which they said recorded the incident. Benson, was charged with assault with injury. He bonded out at $5,000. 9/1/2010 9:10:25 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/30/cedric-benson-charged-with-assault.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/29/megan-fox-and-brian-austin-green-get-married.html Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green finally got married, they were married at the Four Season Hotel resort last week while vacationing in Hawaii. Fox and Green met in 2004 were engaged twice, broke up twice, then finally they decided to get married. Green said, originally we were talking about eloping and now we might have a few people there. 9/1/2010 9:10:25 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/29/megan-fox-and-brian-austin-green-get-married.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/29/larry-king-will-hang-up-his-suspenders.html CNN's, Larry King, has interviewed statesmen and stars at CNN for 25 years, now King says he will hang up his suspenders this fall from his nightly show. King said, to his fans via Twitter, It's time to hang up my nightly suspenders. King said he will do occasional specials for CNN. King has a lot of pride in the fact that he is in the Guinness Book of World Records, for hosting the longest running show on the same network at the same time slot. King recently reached his 25 year anniversary. King said he felt no pressure from CNN to leave. He said he began thinking about stepping down as his 25th anniversary week ended earlier this month. In one week, King interviewed LaBron James he spoke to Bill Gates, President Barack Obama and Lady Gaga an wide mix that he wanted on his show. in an interview king said, I can't top this, I'm tired of the nightly grind, I do want to do other things but I want to stay at CNN in some way 9/1/2010 9:10:25 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/29/larry-king-will-hang-up-his-suspenders.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/29/gov-jan-brewer-reelection-campaign-signs.html Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is slamming the Obama administration over protecting the borders from illegal smugglers and just plain illegal. The governments way of helping Arizona, is by posting signs in the Arizona desert warning visitors to beware of illegal smugglers, about 80 square miles of America, that cannot be used by Americans. The signs are hardly the kind of border security plan Gov. Brewer wants for Arizona. In an reelection campaign ad, Gov. Brewer said, this is an outrage, the ad shows gov. Brewer standing next to one of the government warning signs in the middle of the Arizona desert, Brewer met with President Obama, who "promised that we would get word" on the administration's border security plan. Brewer said in her ad, well, we finally got the message, these signs. These signs, calling our desert an active drug and human smuggling area. These signs warning people of danger and telling them to stay away. Washington says our border is as safe as it has ever been. Does this look safe to you? The ad also had a message to Obama, Washington is broken, Mr. President. Do your job. Secure our borders. Arizona and the nation are waiting. 9/1/2010 9:10:25 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/29/gov-jan-brewer-reelection-campaign-signs.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/28/john-elway-wants-a-nfl-team.html John Elway, retired and looking for some interest in a NFL team to invest in, preferring the Denver Broncos. But he would settle for any other team. Elway said, that's always a possibility, but it really depends on what Pat's going to do, would I like to be a part owner? Yes. I'd like for it to happen here. If not, and there is an opportunity somewhere else, I'd definitely look at that, too. Broncos Coach, Josh McDaniels, said, I've really enjoyed being around John. He means so much to the Broncos, Denver and the NFL. We've had fun, and I look forward to John having a relationship with the Broncos, Pat Bowlen and me well into the future. He is the greatest Bronco of all time and someone all our players should know and respect. We can benefit from John's knowledge, presence and experience. Elway said, I've gotten to know Josh, and I'd like to get to know him even better and assist him and the Broncos whatever way I can. Josh knows what he wants and how to get there. The rookie quarterback, has been spending time with Elway, Elway said, he texted me when he got to Denver, I watched him practice. I've talked to him. I like him a whole lot. People say he doesn't have the perfect release, but I didn't have a perfect release. You can fix that. Those complete passes in college are incompletions and interceptions in the NFL. You don't get better at accuracy in the weight room. You throw thousands of passes. He's got the natural talent and the smarts. But he's got to throw, throw throw. 9/1/2010 9:10:26 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/28/john-elway-wants-a-nfl-team.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/28/ceneral-stanley-mcchrystal-tell-army-he-will-retire.html The top U.S. general in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal was fired last week, by president Obama for statements he and his staff made in Rolling Stone magazine. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, told the Army that he will retire. Col. Tom Collins a army spokesman said McChrystal notified the service of his plans on Monday, but he has not yet submitted formal retirement papers. It is not clear when he will leave the service, but the process usually take a few months. President Barack Obama has praised McChrystal's long Army career. Obama said, his intemperate remarks in the magazine article that appeared last week could not be abided McChrystal apologized for the remarks in Rolling Stone magazine. 9/1/2010 9:10:26 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/28/ceneral-stanley-mcchrystal-tell-army-he-will-retire.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/28/jimmie-johnson-wins-new-hampshire-motor-speedway.html The Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, with only two laps left Jimmie Johnson passed Kurt Busch, and hold on to win. Johnson, is a four time defending champion, his second straight race after taking the checkered flag last week at Infineon Raceway. Johnson dedicated this win to his pregnant wife, Chandra, who is at home due with their first child. Johnson said to his wife, hopefully you didn't go into labor with this victory, wait for me, I want to be a part of this. Tony Stewart finished second Kurt Busch was third. Jeff Gordon forth, and Matt Kenseth fifth. 9/1/2010 9:10:26 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/28/jimmie-johnson-wins-new-hampshire-motor-speedway.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/28/bp-oil-spill-day-70-of-90-maybe.html BP company executive said, one of two relief wells being drilled in an attempt to kill BP's runaway oil well below the Gulf of Mexico is within 20 feet horizontally of it, and Kent Wells, BP senior vice president of exploration, explained about the relief well, we reached a depth of 16,770 feet, but engineers plan to drill another 900 feet vertically before cutting in sideways, In the last 200 feet, we will angle the well in directly towards it, Wells also went on to say, while we feel very good about the progress we've made thus far, we've said from day one, roughly 90 days, we continue to think that. Wells noted that John Wright, who he called a world expert is in charge of the drilling effort and has been successful in all 40 of his previous efforts to intercept leaking wells. Wells was asked how many of the 40 wells had been killed, he said I don't have the numbers, he added, the chances of killing the well are higher when the interception point is at the bottom of the well. we can't guarantee anything, but I think the technology is there, we've got the best experienced people around, and we're set up to be successful here. Wells went on to say efforts continue to increase the containment of leaking oil. The next step is to bring in a third rig called the Helix Producer at the well, which would increase the containment by another 20,000 to 25,000 barrels per day, 9/1/2010 9:10:26 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/28/bp-oil-spill-day-70-of-90-maybe.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/27/tar-balls-tar-balls-everywhere.html 70 days after the BP Gulf oil spill, officials are reporting oily tar balls, are rolling up on mainland shores. Mayor Robbie Maxwell of Pascagoula, Mississippi, said It has hit our shores, also saying that tar balls appeared on a nearby stretch of beach Sunday afternoon, this is what we've been expecting. We had hoped and prayed we would somehow miss this, but it's hit us now, the good news is that for the last five or six weeks, we've been preparing to attack it when it hit our shores, and that's exactly what we've done. Sunday afternoon Mayor Maxwell had a crew of people on the beach picking up tar balls. The Mayor said, now that we have it on our shores, every day it'll have to be attacked again Officials said tar balls and globlike "mousse patties" washed ashore in at least four locations, no beaches were closed due to the tar balls 9/1/2010 9:10:27 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/27/tar-balls-tar-balls-everywhere.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/27/west-virginias-senator-byrd.html 92-year old, West Virginia, Sen. Robert C. Byrd, holds the record as the longest-serving member of Congress, is seriously ill in a Washington hospital. Byrd known as BIG DADDY has been in the hospital since last week. He was first thought to be suffering from heat exhaustion and severe dehydration. But a statement from his office said doctors have examined Byrd and other medical conditions have developed. His condition is described as serious. Byrd began his career in Washington in 1952 with his election to the House. then in 1958, he was elected to the Senate. He was hospitalized three times in 2009, and confined to a wheel chair since then. He has cast more than 18,000 votes and has a nearly 98 percent attendance record over the course of his career. 9/1/2010 9:10:26 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/27/west-virginias-senator-byrd.html http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/27/giants-draft-pick-chad-jones.html Chad Jones, New York Giants third round draft pick, was in critical condition at a New Orleans hospital after a automobile accident. Chad Jones is suffering from a fractured left leg that exposed arteries and nerves. doctors are attempting to get blood flowing to his foot. Jones earned national titles in Louisiana State University, football in 2007, and baseball in 2009. Jones signed a four year deal for over 2.5 million . 9/1/2010 9:10:26 AM http://www.sportsandreality.com/2010/06/27/giants-draft-pick-chad-jones.html