In professional wrestling, specialty matches or “gimmick” matches, are usually fought to end a storyline rivalry. In a regular contest, combatants are required to wrestle within the rules, and if they don’t, they are disqualified. Whereas in “gimmick” matches, there are no rules and the wrestlers can legally use any objects around the ring. In […]

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He was born Terry Gene Bollea, on August 11, 1953. He became a wrestler who brought great excitement to the ring. Handpicked by Vince McMahon, this wrestler possessed charisma, and attracted thousands of fans, whom he referred to as “Hulkamaniacs.” Yes, this wrestler is the well-known Hulk Hogan - author, and actor.
On March 29, 1987, […]

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When in 2002 the Benetton Formula One team morphed into Renault it was clear that what the French car giant was seeking to do was to secure brand value from the move, in return, of course, for funding. Constructors’ and Drivers’ championships in 2005 and 2006 will undoubtedly have given the brand a major boost […]

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Whoa boy! I come back from a nice labor day weekend and a friend sends me some information about OJ Simpson and the fact that he wants to get out of prison. He and his recent accomplice, Clarence Stewart, were in high court this past Friday trying to leave prison based upon Nevada’s “heavy burden” […]

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I was born in New Orleans Louisiana and raised in the area so if I was not a Saints fan I would be ashamed of myself. I guess I am what you would call a die hard fan. I stick by the team like glue even in their worse times. When fans were wearing paper […]

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The warmth of the summer brings with it, the second biggest event on the W.W.E. calendar. It is also a time of fun and excitement for all wrestling fans who wait in anticipation for this grand affair. Held at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, California, with a crowd of over 17,000 in attendance, the […]

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Not only have the French gotten their knickers in a knot about Muslim girls wearing modest costumes to public swimming pools, but now an Italian city plans to ban it completely.
Women wearing the garment made up of a veil, a tunic and loose leggings face a fine of 500 euros ($850) if spotted at swimming […]

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For over a century, professional wrestling has been based on the concept of “good vs. evil.” The “good” guys, or fan favourites, fight within the rules, and behave in a way that encouraged the audience to support them. The “bad” guys, or unpopular athletes, use devious and illegal tactics (like a low blow, or weapons) […]

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When agreeing to sponsor Vancouver’s 2010 Winter Olympics, Acer, a manufacturer of laptop and netbook computers,would have been aware of well publicized complaints against the City of Vancouver of human rights abuses targeting computer users and bloggers. Acer has therefore been asked to pull out as a sponsor.  The request was made to Acer’s public relations representives Stella Chou and […]

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By Jefferson Flanders
President Barack Obama’s awkward ceremonial first pitch at the 2009 All Star baseball game last night was saved from bouncing in the dirt by Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols.
It was a shaky toss (Obama, known for his talent on the basketball court, admitted to the Fox Sports: “I did not play organized baseball […]

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When referee Herb Dean calls the fight due to the fact that veteran UFC fighter Frank Mir had just been beaten to a pulp and sent into another galaxy, he stood up and screamed to the crowd “WHO’S THE MAN!” Then walks to Frank Mir and said “That’s what you get for running your mouth” […]

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The screams filled the sold-out event at the Allstate Arena in Chicago when WWE brought Judgment Day to the city on May 17, 2009. It was a night packed with action and excitement. I will give some insight on the four championship matches, a surprise appearance, and the opening contest, which featured the hometown hero.
C.M. […]

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In the space of five days, we honor Jackie Robinson’s finally breaking into the major leagues by having every baseball player wear his number and we also memorialize Eric Harris and Dylan Klebolt’s massacre at Columbine High School ten years ago.  Looking at the similarities and differences between the three people is instructive.
They faced a […]

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The drama that has engulfed Newcastle United in recent times could be scripted as a new Monty Python film: The Life of Alan.
The trials of Newcastle United has been a biblical epic longer than Ben Hur, and it’s all getting boring now. You have an enduring cast of thousands; 50,000 loyal supporters flock to St. […]

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The Washington Post’s Scott Wilson writes a 692-word article on a topic President Barack Obama “just can’t seem to get right.”
Is it getting Iran to take him seriously? A bailout exit strategy? What to do with the committed jihadis currently warehoused at Gitmo? No, it’s bowling:
A president who this week spoke fluently about the changing […]

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A few weeks ago I reviewed a book, Wrestling With The Goddess, written by a young man Azeem Kayum. He has faced adversity in his short life that I can not even think of. He loves the world of wrestling, but physical limitations preclude him from even being an announcer. So compelling was his life […]

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Couldn’t help but ho ho over a Reuters report that New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine was among a group of governors urging the federal government to provide the nation’s states with a $1 trillion special stimulus package. The money would be used for general fund purposes (education, unemployment benefits, etc.) as well as for public […]

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Many were the dubious Texans fans who did not believe a .500 season was possible after their abysmal 0-4 start.  Nevertheless, with the help of offensive standouts Andre Johnson and Steve Slaton, the Texans managed to finish 8-8 for the second year in a row.
For any football fan around the nation it seems hard to believe the […]

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David Barer
Many were the dubious Texans fans who did not believe in a .500 season after the abysmal 0-4 start; nevertheless, with the help of offensive standouts Andre Johnson and Steve Slaton, the Texans managed to finish with 8-8 for the second year in a row.
For any football fan around the nation is seems hard […]

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When I think of the meteoric rise of Brock Lesnar, I visualize Dana White watching a UFC 91 rerun, maniacally rubbing his hands together behind closed doors, reveling in the resolution of his latest machination: the ascension of Brock Lesnar to UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Heavyweight Champion.
It was not long ago that UFC viewers were […]

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Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott recently got major headlines for nabbing former major league baseball player Troy Neel (pictured) for being a “deadbeat dad.” Abbott has launched repeated, well-publicized campaigns against child support debtors, featuring many arrests. In my co-authored column When Beating up on ‘Deadbeat Dads’ is Unfair (Houston Chronicle, 1/7/07) I wrote:
The television […]

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I recently recalled how my daughter met teen actress Shanica Knowles, co-star of Hannah Montana, and complimented Knowles for being so gracious to her. My daughter was awed, and afterwards was furiously texting all her little friends to tell them about meeting Knowles.
It reminded me of a another story in the holiday spirit, one a […]

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Judy Rogers has been fired after ten years as Vancouver’s City Manager. While Rogers acknowledged to the media that it had not been her choice to leave the job she “loved”, Mayor Robertson was twisting his tongue into euphemisms: “Technically, it’s a cessation of her duties by mutual understanding.” 
The firing has swept […]

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I know this is swimming against the current, and I’m aware that I open myself to ridicule.  But, chivalry demands that I comment on a situation that has made national news over the past week.
Chivalry – there’s a word you don’t see to often these days.
The story I’m referring to is the one about the […]

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 Cholera is rife. Urban residences are without water. There is a total lack of effective government. Inflation is at 231,000,000%. A tyrant holds on grimly to power. Famine is widespread. Life in Zimbabwe is cheap.
The West does not stand idly by and many individuals and agencies are doing what they can to try and […]

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NFL Parity Scheduling:
Who Will be 2008’s Parity Dog?

Parity Dog Winners 2003-2007
Likely 2008 Parity Dog Contenders

Something that casual followers of the National Football League may not know: the National Football League’s scheduling is rigged.
It’s not an accusation: it’s a fact–and one of which the league is proud. It’s called parity scheduling by the NFL.
Parity scheduling has […]

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The nerve. Ethel Whitty, Director of Vancouver’s Carnegie Community Center who has established a reputation for banning poor and homeless people from Carnegie quicker than you can say “Nixon’s enemies list”, has now announced that she is a prime organizer of a “refuge” for the poor and homeless at nearby Oppenheimer Park. It is called […]

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The British golfer Lee Westwood has commented strongly about the behaviour of the crowd at the Ryder Cup at Valhalla – and he has every reason to be unhappy. For those who might have missed the TV coverage of the event there was a symbiosis between some in the American team and substantial numbers in […]

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David Schussler
This is a story of a brave American hero Lindsey Carmichael, 2008 Paralympic bronze medalist archer.
Hailing from Lago Vista, Texas, Lindsey has McCune Albright Syndrome, a disease that creates severe weak spots in her bones. After struggling for years in and out of wheelchairs and therapy, Lindsey has attained a goal she has been […]

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The sporting success of the Beijing Olympics, and not least Great Britain’s rich haul of medals, has raised interest and expectations in the UK about London 2012. There have been sceptics about London’s Olympics adventure for years, but now these   doubters are pretty marginalised – there isn’t a lot to complain about and much to […]

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