Robbie Lawler Inks 4-Fight Deal With EliteXC

MMA on Tap has confirmed that Icon Sport middleweight champion “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler has signed a four-fight contract with EliteXC...More?

source: www.mmanews.com

WIBA Honors Laila Ali As 'Champion Emeritus Of The World'

Ryan Wissow president and co-founder of the WIBA, has announced that Laila Ali will be honored as their first ever "Champion Emeritus of the World". Laila is taking a sabbatical from the sport to start a family after recently marrying former NFL star, Curtis Conway. Since capturing the WIBA Super Middleweight Title in 2002, Ali has remained undefeated with a perfect record of (26-0, 23 KO's) and deserves the distinction of "Champion Emeritus", which by definition means, "Retired but retaining an honorary title corresponding to that held immediately before retirement."...More?

source: www.mmanews.com

Vick Accepts Plea Deal

Michael Vick agreed Monday to plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, a deal that leaves the Atlanta Falcons quarterback facing up to 18 months in prison and puts his NFL career in jeopardy.

Under the plea agreement, prosecutors will recommend Vick be sentenced to between a year and 18 months in prison, according to a government official who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the terms have not yet been made final...More?

source: msn.foxsports.com

Ted Arcidi

Ted Arcidi was a power lifter and former WWF/E, WCW professional wrestler. He also put Paul Levesque in touch with Killer Kowalski's wrestling school which ultimately began his career. You can view a video of him working out by clicking here.

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WWE at Venice Beach

WWE's free event in Venice Beach, California on Saturday attracted an estimated 19,000-20,000 people during the day. The event featured giveaways, autograph signings and several matches with a WWE ring setup on the beach. The event was described as being very unique. WWE cameras were filming lots of footage, so it remains to be seen if anything will be shown on TV or be kept as an extra for the SummerSlam DVD.

source: wrestlezone.com

UFC Grapples for Respect

No wonder the competition is afraid to step into the octagon. Ultimate Fighting is beating up on boxing, drawing blood from professional wrestling and even gaining on Nascar. And the sport's not even legal in all 50 states. But Marc Ratner is out to change that as well.

Last year, after serving as the executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission for 13 years, Mr. Ratner did something akin to Wyatt Earp joining up with Jesse James: He signed on at Ultimate Fighting Championship as its government-affairs chief.

His mission: Legalize Ultimate Fighting in all 50 states...More?

Virginia to pursue Vick charges

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?

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?

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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?