Michael Vick's problems didn't end with his former friends and co-defendants pleading guilty and alleging that he funded a dogfighting ring and helped them execute dogs that failed to show the gameness to fight.
Virginia Commonwealth Attorney Gerald Poindexter told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Friday afternoon that "yes, indeed, we will prosecute" Vick and others on possible animal cruelty and dogfighting charges. Poindexter said he would probably submit his case to a grand jury that is scheduled to convene Sept. 25...More?
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August 19, 2007
Virginia to pursue Vick charges
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Fundraising Dinner
HAVE DINNER WITH WRESTLING LEGENDS
The PWHF will host a special sit down dinner on Saturday, September 15, at the Regency House Hotel in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. The dinner begins at 7:00 PM, and will feature appearances by several wrestling legends. Confirmed thus far: George "the Animal" Steele, Lou Albano, Doink, Missy Hyatt, Manny Soto, "Irish" Davey O'Hannon, Hillbilly Cousin Luke, "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe, Irish Terry Gunn and referees Dick Woehrle and Billy Caputo with more names to follow...More?
Dean Slams Jamaica
Hurricane Dean hits Jamaica with heavy rain, 145-mph winds; storm expected to strengthen...More?
Running Wrestling’s Empire
Linda McMahon, the WWE’s chief executive officer, spoke recently about dealing with the Benoit murder-suicide, the success of WrestleMania at Ford Field in Detroit and about how the WWE is helping build excitement about the next presidential election among younger voters. Click here for excerpts.
Students To Be Punished For MySpace Postings
When students in Bullitt County went back to class Thursday, a new school board policy was in place to protect them from cyber bullying.
Under the rule passed this summer, students can be suspended or expelled, in addition to any criminal proceedings they might face, for messages they post on MySpace.
Bullitt County School Board Attorney Eric Farris said the board will weigh each infraction on its own merits. He said the board will keep in mind the students’ right to free speech.
The Kentucky chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is already monitoring the free speech issues that accompany the Bullitt County rules...More?
August 17, 2007
WWE stopped my steroid use
MR KENNEDY has hit back at the WWE's critics - insisting that, while there have been many drug problems in the wrestling business, the majority of today's stars are now clean.
In the lengthiest interview with any current WWE employee since grappler Chris Benoit murdered his wife and child, Ken admits that he, like Benoit, took steroids.
But he adds when the WWE introduced their Wellness Policy after the death of Eddie Guerrero in November 2005 it forced him to give them up.
He told us: "I don't take steroids, but I have taken steroids in the past.
"I never took a lot, but when I was working the independent scene I was trying everything I could.
"I never took massive amounts of steroids and do you know why I stopped taking them?
"Because of the Wellness Policy...More?
Ex-NBA Referee Tim Donaghy to Name Others in Betting Probe
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy, who pleaded guilty this week to felony betting charges, will point the finger at other officials as he cooperates with federal authorities in a betting probe, ESPN reported Friday.
Donaghy will give prosecutors as many as 20 names of other NBA officials and will detail their participation in gambling activity, ESPN reported. The specifics of the gambling allegations are reportedly believed to include betting in casinos, which referees are banned from doing by NBA regulations...More?
George Foreman: "I Love The UFC
The following is from a Yahoo! Sports interview-article with former boxing Heavyweight champion George Foreman:
"I love the UFC. I love it," Foreman said. "If they had had that back when I was coming up, in 1966, it would have been my sport. Man, I love it. And you know what? Nobody would have pulled the rope-a-dope on me."
Not every boxer has something negative to say.
Hulk Hogan's Miami Mansion Robbed
TMZ.com is reporting that Hulk Hogan’s family home in Miami, Florida was robbed of an estimated $100,000.00 in jewelry last night.
According to reports, the jewels were taken while the Hogan family was in the process of moving out of the home. Among the stolen goods were a diamond-encrusted watch and two gold chains.
August 16, 2007
WWE Tidbit
Annually, WWE distributes about 40,000 backstage passes in all. About 30,000 for local and WWE crew, 7,000 VIP, 2,000 full access and about 1,000 photo passes.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
