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Richard Jefferson Leaves Bride at Alter

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:47:00 +0000

It seemed that Richard Jefferson had everything going for him this summer. He was traded to the San Antonio Spurs and instantly become a contender for the NBA title. In addition, he was scheduled to marry his cheerleader girlfriend Kesha Ni'col Nichols.

Then things seemed to change, well one thing changed. At the 11th hour (2 hours before the ceremony) Richard Jefferson decided to no show his own wedding, leaving his bride and friends with plenty of questions. According to the New York Post, guest and friends had already showed up and were fulling expecting a wedding to take place.

"He never showed up at the hotel, but “all his boys were there,” the friend said. “He gave his best friend the Black Amex [credit card] for the night.” Jefferson’s guests made good use of the credit card to party on their pal’s dime."

It is reported the wedding was to take place at a swank New York City hotel and was to cost over $2 million. Apparently Jefferson footed the bill for that one, but don't worry about him being short on cash. Jefferson is slated to make $14 million this season and $15 million in 2011.

Daily Erin Andrews Girls of the Pac 10

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0000

Wrapping up our little cross country trip we find ourselves out on the left coast hanging out in Pac 10 country. Sunny and fun out here, and despite all the distractions, they play some good football out here too.

Daily Erin Andrews Girls of the Big 12

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:43:00 +0000

Continuing our trip out west today we find ourselves in Big 12 country. What was once home of the wishbone has given way to the spread and some of the most wide open football you'll ever see. Also, they know how to throw down out here.

Crazy Wives are Bad News, So is Walker's Rants

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:59:00 +0000

When I say we’re back, I mean we’re back. Now scroll down this page and check out the latest edition of Walker’s Rants. Come on you know you want to.

LeBron James has transformed into the biggest bitch in professional sports. Jordan Crawford is a punk kid who nearly destroyed Indiana’s program and now LeBron is about to let him destroy his image and career. All over a silly dunk. Smooth move Chosen One…

Michael Phelps set a world record, and Jimmy Crack Corn and I don’t care…

First Steve McNair, now Arturo Gatti what the hell is going on out there?

Brock Lesnar is exactly what the UFC needs…

I am so done with Lance Armstrong. Watching a man ride a bike in far from entertaining…

It’s great what Mark Martin is doing out there on the track this season. But NASCAR could do without the legend and move on with some new talent…

Actually check that, it’s not the lack of talent that hurts NASCAR it’s the lack of personalities…

George St. Pierre had an amazing fight on Saturday, don’t care what people want to say about it…

Did anyone watch the LPGA U.S. Open? Yeah, that’s what I thought…

The United States Eagles were an absolute embarrassment on Saturday in their game against Canada…

Dana White should embrace Brock Lesnar not scorn him…

So excited for college football season to start up in a few weeks…

Dustin Pedroia made the right choice in skipping this year’s MLB All Star Game…

Dwayne Wade should pack his bags now, because there is no reason for him to hang around in Miami…

Upon further review, Kevin McHale is not the only reason the Minnesota Timberwolves is a horrible franchise…

No A-Rod, no Manny least the MLB All Star game got that right…

The Dallas Mavericks keep Jason Kidd, but they offload Steve Nash for the exact under the same conditions just a few years ago. Makes none sense. Kidd cannot undo what your previous mistakes…

It’s a shame that the Big 12 will not live up to its own hype. That being said, Big 12 football will be great this season…

The Springboks will win the Tri-Nations this year, and that just pisses me off…

I need some of those David Ortiz eye drops. They would help my workouts a lot…

Daily Erin Andrews Girls of the Big 10

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Making our way across country, today we find ourselves in the heart of America in Big 10 country. 10 yards and a cloud of dust used to get it done here, but times are changing. More importantly despite cold weather most of the season, these schools still know how to throw a good party.

Daily Erin Andrews Girls of the Big East

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:41:00 +0000

Wrapping up our tour of the East Coast we have left the sun of the south and traveled north to Big East country. Talk about a fun ride. The Big East may not be respected as a football conference, but it sure as hell is a lot of fun.

Daily Erin Andrews Girls of the SEC

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:14:00 +0000

As we make our way across country on this tour of the BCS, we find ourselves in SEC country. That means big crowds, good BBQ and great defense. The SEC is beautiful country.

Daily Erin Andrews Girls of the ACC

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:43:00 +0000

So we did this last year and you guys seemed to like it, and let's be honest, we all enjoyed doing the research to put this series together, so why not bring it back for another year? The college football season is getting closer. Depending on who your school is, we are about 45-50 days out from that first kickoff. I know I can barely contain myself. And why teams are prepping for their preseason practices, I thought we could bring a little something to hold you over.

We can all agree that we love college football, but sometimes the scenery at the tailgate is even better than the game on the field. Take a look at some of our favorite ACC tailgates.

2009 ACC Atlantic Division Preview

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:25:00 +0000

I don’t know about you, but I am like a kid in a candy shop, and I know the rest of the Walker-Sports crew feels the same way. Why are we so excited? We are less than four fortnights away from the kickoff of college football season, the greatest sporting season of all.

Earlier this week we began our college football previews with the ACC Coastal Division. Today, we will continue our look at the ACC, by examining the ACC Atlantic division. Personally I was not sure it was possible, but the Atlantic Division is actually weaker than the Costal. For the time being, this will be a rough season for the ACC.

North Carolina State Wolfpack: Last year I sat here and I bashed the Wolfpack for having a bad team, but I also warned that head coach Tom O’Brian would resurrect the program and make them a contender sooner than later. Little did I know that O’Brian would have his boys ready to play in the 09 season. The Wolfpack suffered through an up and down campaign last year that saw them finish on a four game win streak and become bowl eligible. There is no doubt that this year’s team will build on that success.

North Carolina State will draw their strength from a very good offensive unit. The offense is led by Russell Wilson who is without a doubt the ACC’s best quarterback. Behind Russell there are pair of seasoned running backs who will be more than capable of taking some pressure off the stud QB, and keeping opposing defenses honest. This is a well seasoned unit, and they will have no problem putting points up on the board.

One thing is for sure, when Tom O’Brian is coaching a team they are going to tough, and they are going to be gritty. That means the Wolfpack will be able to fight it out in the close games the encounter during their ACC schedule.

Record: 9-3

Key Games: Pittsburgh, At Virginia Tech, At Florida State

Florida State Seminoles: I never thought I would say this but I actually feel sorry for a Florida State team. Well, actually I feel sorry for FSU’s head coach Bobby Bowden. It has been a while since the Seminoles have been relevant, but they were on cusp of reclaiming some of their past glory this season. The offensive guru’s Bowden brought in a few seasons ago were starting to show some promise. Florida State is returning seven offensive starters including their quarterback Christian Ponder and the entire offensive line is back. The Seminoles are going to need the experience of this unit to carry them throughout the season. On the defensive side of the ball Florida State is young. As usual they lost some good talent to the NFL last season, and they just don’t have the coffers to restock like they used to.

As usual Florida State will have some tremendous talent on their roster. In addition they have the coaching staff in place to guide coach up the players. The Florida State Seminoles run into trouble with their off the field issues. The sanctions and NCAA probation placed against them will take their toll for sure. In addition they also have the mess of Bobby Bowden trying to retain the victories that he has earned. All in all, the distractions are just too much for Seminoles to overcome. On another sad note, I believe the off the field issues will be too much for Bowden to handle and he will actually retire after this season.

Record 8-4

Key Games at BYU, Georgia Tech,

Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Wake Forest is in the midst of the greatest run in the school’s history. However, the Demon Deacs will suffer from a bit of a backslide this season. Last year the Wake Forest offensive was sketchy due to problems with the offensive line. All of those starters are returning for this season and hopefully with a year under their belt they will be able to hold off opposing defenses and give their backs some holes to run through. Jim Grobe teams typically have a dangerous running game, but that is all contingent on how well the offensive line holds up.

Last season the Demon Deacons found success thanks to the efforts of their defense. Then again, what team would not have success with Aaron Curry anchoring their unit. Now Curry has moved and so have the rest of his running mates. What the Wake Forest defense does have this year is talent, what they are lacking is game time experience. The 2009 season will be a true test to Jim Grobe’s philosophy of redshirting all freshmen and allowing them to mature. At the end of the day, a majority of the time the Demon Deacons will be playing 22 year old men against 18 year old boys.

Record 7-5

Key Games North Carolina State, At Georgia Tech

Clemson Tigers: Some people have running back C.J. Spiller pegged as the top running back in the country. Clemson Tiger fans should hope that Spiller is the best back in the country, as he will be the anchor of the Tiger’s attack in the 09 season. It should be interesting to see how C.J. Spiller transitions into the role of feature back. He has shared the spotlight the past two seasons with teammate James Davis. The Tigers could have a bit of a battle for the starting quarterback with Willy Korn and Kyle Parker battling for reps all spring. Korn stepped in last season to take some snaps when stud QB Cullen Harper apparently went off the reservation for a while. Willy Korn has the experience and the talent to be the Tigers starting quarterback. Kyle Parker was a redshirt last season, and he is looking to figure into the mix this year. Parker is a strong armed quarterback who is more than capable of stepping in if Korn should stumble.

The key for the Clemson Tigers will be getting off to a fast start. Football reigns supreme down in Death Valley, and the fans will turn on their team in a heartbeat if things fail to go their way. Tommy Tubberville discovered this last season when his highly regarded team dropped three of their first six games, including an embarrassing season opener against Alabama. This is Dabo Swinney’s first full season as head coach. Last year he was able to get the fans behind him and the Tigers found some success of the field. He will need to make the most of his early schedule to keep the fans on his side, or else Swinney will find himself suffering from the same fate his predecessor did last season.

Record 6-6

Key Games TCU, At Miami, At North Carolina State

Boston College Eagles: Just a few years ago Boston College was one of the top teams in the country. Hell, they have played (and lost) in back to back ACC Championship games. It was a good run for the Eagles, but all of that will come to a crashing halt this year. Boston College lost a lot of talent on the field and in their coaching staff during the last offseason. Frank Spaziani is a very loyal man, and Boston College rewarded him by naming him as head coach. Unfortunately for Boston College, Spaziani is not head coach material and the Eagles will suffer for it.

On the field Boston College has sported a strong defense the past few seasons, but many of their top players have moved on to the NFL, and there is no one left to fill the shoes of a B.J. Raji. College football is all about adjusting to change and dealing with turnovers in personnel. Boston College does return 13 starters between their offense and defense, however the players that are missing will leave too big of holes to plug.

Record 5-7

Key Games at Notre Dame, At Virginia

Maryland Terrapins: It amazing me that year after year Ralph Friedgen continues to be employed. He along with Virginia’s Al Groh should sell their secret for keeping a job despite underachieving year after year. Ralph Friedgen will earn his paycheck this season that is for sure. Maryland lost 30 players to graduation this offseason, and they now feature 61 scholarship players who have at least three years of eligibility left. That means the Terrapins are young and inexperienced. Judging by the recent inconstancy with this program a young team could prove to wildly entertaining.

What Maryland does have going for themselves is a pretty good offense that ranked third in the ACC last season averaging just over 350 yards a game. The Terps lost Darrius Heyward-Bey to the NFL and his speed will be missed. What the Terps do have is Chris Turner returning at quarterback, and he is a big game performer. In addition the Terps also have Da’Rel Scott at running back that should be able to carry the load provided his offensive line can open some holes for him.

Record 4-8

Key Games at Wake Forest, Virginia

2009 ACC Costal Division Preview

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:21:00 +0000

College football season is just over 50 days away, and I cannot wait. While traditionally Saturday is a Rugby day in Walker-Sports land, even rugby takes a back seat to college football. Walker-Sports originates in ACC territory and lives and breathes ACC football, yes the conference is now 10 years removed from their glory days, but better days are coming, we hope. I’ll go out on a limb now and say no team finishes better than 6-2 in conference. In addition no team will be a true contender to the national title.

In spite of all that, the ACC is still the spot to be for Walker Sports. So saddle up, make yourself a pull pork sandwich, pour yourself a shot of Southern Comfort (or a glass of Merlot if you’re at a UVA game) and get ready to watch to some ACC football the way it was meant to be. Tough and gritty with a wide open race to the finish.

ACC Preseason Preview Costal Division

Virginia Tech Hokies: Once again, the Virginia Tech Hokies are the pride of the ACC; this should come as no surprise to anyone who watches this conference. The Hokies have won the last three consecutive ACC Championships and the 2009 campaign will see Virginia Tech continue their dominance. Once again the Hokies will find success with the strength of their defense. Bud Foster has been an absolute genius finding and molding talent in Blacksburg. Last year the Hokies had one of the top 10 defenses in the country. In 2009 they are returning the bulk of their defensive stars. The Hokies will be led by their defensive front four and their ability to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

The question mark for the Hokies is their offense. Last season the Hokies ranked 99 in total offense. Virginia Tech split their quarterbacks playing time last season by platooning the traditional Sean Glennon and the athletic Tyrod Taylor both took snaps under center. This year, Glennon is gone and Taylor is the lone signal caller. Like every other athletic quarterback to go through Blacksburg in the last eight years, everyone expects Taylor to be the next Mike Vick. Let me tell you right now, that’s not happening, but that does not mean that Taylor is a talented quarterback. If Tyrod Taylor can become an efficient passer, it will go a long way to helping his cause. He already has the legs to be a threat running the ball, combine that with a dangerous running back in Darren Evans and the Hokies have a potentially dangerous backfield.

While it will not be pretty, Virginia Tech should not have a difficult time bringing home another ACC Championship.

Record: 9-3 Key Games: Alabama, NC State, at Ga. Tech

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: This is Paul Johnson’s second year at Georgia Tech, and he is to prove to the critics that last season’s stellar performance was not a fluke. The Yellow jackets ranked fourth in the nation in rushing last season, and with Jonathan Dwyer returning as the ACC’s leading rusher you can believe that Georgia Tech’s option attack will have them tops in the country once again. The ACC got a healthy dose of Georgia Tech’s rushing attack last season, and they will be better prepared for defending it this time around. The key the Yellow jackets success will be the nine returning starters, and their ability to keep things fresh by showing different fronts and schemes.

It won’t be easy and Georgia Tech, will be in a lot of close games but they have enough in the tank to hold off the rest of the Coastal Division.

Record: 8-4 Key Games: At Florida State, Virginia Tech

Miami Hurricanes: Don’t get too up in arms over this pick; in all honesty the third through the fifth spot in the Costal Division are all interchangeable with one another. So for the sake of argument, I’m giving the Hurricanes the nod as the third place team. Once again the Canes have changed their coordinators, with new offensive and defensive play callers in place. If nothing else the new coordinators have brought some new life and excitement to the Miami players. This could spell trouble for the rest of the ACC. While Miami has not always performed well on the field they still have some of the best athletes in the country. If they can get together on the same page, then the Hurricanes can make some noise in the weak ACC.

The key for Miami this season will be getting out to a strong start. With games against Florida State, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech and Oklahoma to kick things off, the Canes must win two of those games if they want to stay afloat on the year.

Record: 7-5 Key Games: Oklahoma, Virginia Tech, South Florida

North Carolina Tar Heels: Butch Davis has his Tar Heels developing nicely and he is hoping this year his hard work will come to foliation on the field. The Tar Heels strength is their defense which returns an ACC leading 9 starters. North Carolina has one of the fastest defensive units in the country. Linebacker Zach Brown clocked a 4.26 40-Yard dash this spring and he is just one of the speeders lurking the Tar Heel defense.

Perhaps the most intriguing thing to watch this season will be the maturation of quarterback T.J. Yates. Two years ago Yates was the talk of campus when he lit up the field for over 2,600 yards passing and 14 touchdowns, both of which are North Carolina single season records. However, Yates ended his freshmen year early with a shoulder injury and he missed last season with a broken ankle. Yet, when healthy T.J. Yates is the catalyst to jumpstart a sluggish Tar Heels offense.

Record 6-6 Key Games: East Carolina, Virginia, at NC. State

Virginia Cavaliers: There was plenty of change in Charlottesville this offseason, and for Al Groh’s sake, he better hope they made enough key changes that will positively affect the Cavaliers play on the football field. Last year’s 5-7 campaign was simply embarrassing and it cost Mike Groh his job as Virginia’s offensive coordinator. Enter Greg Brandon and the spread attack, something new for the Virginia Cavaliers. UVA ranked 114^th in scoring last season, that will have to change with their new spread attack.

Virginia lacks the playmakers to truly make the spread offense run, but that does not mean they will fall on their face. The Cavaliers have two possible quarterbacks in Jameel Sewel and Vick Hall, two very talented and experienced quarterbacks who will thrive in the new scheme.

Record 6-6 Key Games: At Maryland, Boston College, Georgia Tech

Duke Blue Devils: David Cutcliffe is in year two of his tenure at Duke, and he is looking to make an even bigger splash in his second year. Last year the Blue Devils earned four victories which matched their combined mark from the previous four years. If the Blue Devils want to build on last year’s success they will need to up their offensive production. This will be easier said than done. Thad Davis returns as quarterback and he will need to get used to throwing the ball to some new faces, with last year’s leading receiver departing.

Duke is a well coached team under David Cutcliffe, and he will do everything he can to improve his team’s mark. Unfortunately for Cutcliffe he simply does not have the horses to compete just yet. It will be another year at the bottom for the Blue Devils.
Record: 3-9 Key Games: Wake Forest, At Virginia

Ron Artest Does a Tribute for Michael Jackson

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:53:00 +0000

Ron Artest is the newest memember on the Lakers roster. Apparently he is wasting no time in adjusting to L.A. life. Artest has shamelessly promoted his record label in the pass, and now he is on to his next big recording, a tribute to the late Michael Jackson. If you have ever followed Ron Artest you know he is a unique charactor, and this tribute song proves that.

Warning there is plenty of language in here not suitable for young kids.

I cry for Mike

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:51:00 +0000

Hello everybody, once again myself along with my good friend Jeremy from Heavens Game are talking U.S.A. Rugby. In this weeks podcast we are discussing U.S.A. Rugby's big victory over a strong Canadian side. The win gives the Eagles a leg up in their bid to earn a spot in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Give us a listen and please tell us what you think. Also feel free to drop us a line for future topics you may want to hear on U.S. Rugby Chat

Guess Who's Back?

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:20:00 +0000

So we haven’t done this in a while but I think I still remember how it goes. Locked, loaded and full of life Walker’s Rants are back in the saddle and ready to go.

R.I.P. Steve McNair, I’m not sure what happened in that condo, but obviously there was some shady business. A shame, he was a warrior on the field…

I refuse to watch a grown man on a pedal a bike around…

Jim Brown, STFU you’re just a bitter old man who is full of crap. I don’t care how important your message is, when the messenger is crap, the message is lost…

Federer wearing that 15 jacket is as obnoxious as Phil Jackson wearing that idiotic X hat…

Congrats to Tiger Woods for his 68^th career victory and the first win at his own event…

I love the new look San Antonio Spurs…

I have to admit, I won’t watch the MLB All Star game yet again…

A big congrats to the USA Eagles, pulling off a huge win against Canada on the 4^th of July was great. It also was a great first step towards making the 2011 World Cup…

Its Al Groh’s put up or get out year at UVA. As much as I want a 7-5 r better season, I’m kind of hoping he falls flat on his face…

The Cleveland Cavaliers will not win a NBA championship this year, and it will be Shaq who bust out and leaves town early…

When the Boston Celtics sign Rasheed Wallace, they will be right back in the title picture and light years ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers…

The Kansas City Chiefs will win the AFC West this season…

A healthy Matt Schaub will lead the Houston Texans into the post season this year…

Within the next three years you will see an NBA team with an advertisement on their jersey, and it will be a good thing for the game…

The new look Washington Wizards will be a blast to watch this season. They will resemble the Atlanta Hawks…

U.S.A. soccer will suffer a horrible collapse in the wake of their great showing in the Confederations Cup…

Happy 4th of July

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:38:00 +0000

We take a moment out today to say happy birthday to the United States. For many the 4th of July just means a long weekend some BBQ and beer. However, there is a lot more to this holiday than that. Thanks to all the troops who help to keep us free and allow us to live in a country where our voice is heard.

Enjoy the holiday, spend it with friends and family. And remember if you're popping a top, be sure to be safe.

Cheers!

Eye Gauging is Not Part of Rugby

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:09:00 +0000

The international summer test season is coming to an end in rugby union this weekend. Sure, you still have Tri-Nations, but for the rest of the countries in the world they are wrapping up their tours abroad. Of course the most popular tour all summer was the British and Irish Lions traveling for a trip to South Africa.

The two teams have been embattled in a furious three game test series that saw the South African Springboks take a 2-0 lead. With the final game of the series taking place on July 4th there is not a lot to play for in the record books, the Boks won the series, but there is a lot of pride left on the line. Fueling the fight for pride will be the hard hitting, and sometimes illegal actions from last Saturday's test.

The Boks wasted no time taking things to a personal level last weekend. Check out this gruesome play on Saturday afternoon. For those of you who do not know, this sort of action is never condoned in rugby.

Ron Artest to the Lakers

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:07:00 +0000

Talk about the rich getting richer, that must be the motto of the NBA off season. Already we have seen Vince Carter go to Orlando, Richard Jefferson to the Spurs and Shaq signed was introduced with the Cleveland Cavaliers today. Not to be outdone, the current NBA Champions, the LA Lakers are hoping to have made a splash into the free agent pool this afternoon. That is if the source of this information can be trusted.

Earlier today, Ron Artest told CBS affiliates that he was ready to sign with the Lakers for an undisclosed amount. Artest spent last year with the Houston Rockets where he was quiet off the court, but he made a big splash on the court, helping the Rockets out of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. For many reasons Artest could be called the reason for Houston's success last season. With Tracy McGrady missing the majority of the season due to injury Artest and Yao teamed up to get the Rockets into the post season. Even after Yao Ming went out with a foot injury, it was Artest who kept the Rockets alive and pushed the Lakers to the brink.

If Artest does go to the Lakers one has to think they are preparing for the exit of Trever Arizza. Seeing that most like him for his defensive play, his services will not be in such high demand with Artest playing lockdown defense on whoever he guards. At the same time Artest also helps toughen up what is still widely regarded a mostly soft Lakers defense.

This has been one busy offseason with big teams making big moves. Who will be next? The Boston Celtics have made a formal offer to Rasheed Wallace, so do not be surprised if you hear about that trade over the weekend.

Anna Kournikova in One Hot Cat Fight

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:57:00 +0000

So tennis proved not to be Anna Kournikova's best career option. Lucky for her she has great looks, and she is a good pitchman. That's why she found herself in Las Vegas Nevada last weekend rather than Wimbledon like the rest of the great tennis players in the world. Why was Kournikova in Las Vegas last Saturday? She was doing her part and making an appearance at the Hardbat Classic, a table tennis tournament. Oh how the mighty have fallen... if only Ms. Kournikova was actually mighty at some point.

However, the worst part of Anna Kournikova's weekend was not playing ping pong with a bunch of guys ogling her. After the tournament was over, Anna Kournikova decided to hit the town (can't blame her). While out with her girls, Anna Kournikova was confronted by a woman in the booth next to her. The woman accused Kournikova of crowding her space, and then threw a drink on the one time tennis star. Not wanting to lose any more street cred, Kournikova sprung into action by attacking her fellow club goer. An all out cat fight ensued (don't worry we are searching for video).

Eventually the two were separated, and the woman was escorted out of the club. However, that was not before Anna Kournikova left the lady with scratches and cuts along her neck.

Looks like her tennis career may be over, but Anna Kournikova is ready for a night out at the club with Pacman Jones.

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U.S. Rugby Chat Episode 4

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:34:00 +0000

Hello everybody, once again myself along with my good friend Jeremy from Heavens Game are up to no good and stirring up the pot that is U.S.A. Rugby. In this weeks podcast we are discussing U.S.A. Rugby's home city of Denver. As always opinions are aplenty.

Give us a listen and please tell us what you think. Also feel free to drop us a line for future topics you may want to hear on U.S. Rugby Chat

Gear Up For Fantasy Football

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:48:00 +0000

Okay boys and girls hopefully we all got our little bit of soccer out of our system and we can move on to the important stuff. I'm talking about the NFL and of course NFL football means fantasy football. Just like last year Walker-Sports is the spot to get all your fantasy football advice. We have some of the top fantasy football experts in the country writing here, and you can believe they will increase your fantasy football bragging rights and winnings. Don't believe me? Last year I never finished worse than third in any of my leagues, and this is from a guy who has been in the basement for years.

However, this year we are taking fantasy football to the next level. I'm talking Vegas baby fun in the desert. What better place to have your fantasy football draft day party then on the Vegas strip, the ultimate guys weekend. Thanks to our friends over at VisitLasVegas.com me and my boys are heading west in August and you should join us. VisitLasVegas.com will help you join us in Las Vegas by giving away a $100 gift certificate to Southwest Airlines. Go check them out get signed up and join me and the rest of the Walker-Sports crew for one unforgetable weekend. Trust me, The Hangover won't have anything on us.

Think about it, you know you want to. Plus meet us out in Vegas and myself and the rest of the experts may have a few fantasy tips for you.

U.S.A. Falls To Brazil

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:28:00 +0000

In a nearly completely random act, a good chunk of the American sporting public became soccer fans for 90 minutes today when the United States soccer team took the field again powerhouse Brazil. In what was dubbed by some as the biggest game in U.S. Soccer history, the United States nearly pulled off the great performance in international sports history.

The United States were left for dead just a week ago by all fourteen of their fans, and now a week latter they were at the brink of greatness. Perhaps the best part was for sixty minutes the United States gave Brazil all they could handle rushing out to a 2-0 lead. Impressive would be an understatement. In the end, Brazil turned on the gas and proved to have too much fire power for the American squad.

Despite giving up a two goal lead the United Stats soccer program finally took a step in the right direction with their performance today. By holding Brazil to a tight game they proved their win over Spain was not a fluke. The Americans proved to themselves and the rest of the world that they can play with any team.

Now they must step their game up heading into the 2010 World Cup. The rest of the world saw how good the United States can be and that means the United States will not sneak up on anyone else. It can be said that the U.S. surprised Spain, and for sixty minutes Brazil underestimated and were outplayed by the Americans. You can rest assured the United States will not surprise anyone come their next trip to South Africa in 2010.

The Confederation Cup was a great launching point for the United States, but they must step up and take their game to the next level. In the world of sports your only as good as your last performance on the field, and right now the United States are on a one game losing streak. Time it step it up.

Shaq to the Cleveland Cavilierss

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:19:00 +0000

Yes, you read that headline correctly. According to sources at ESPN, a deal has been completed that will send large and in charger center Shaquile O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Once again the big man is on the move to a new team. This time he will link up with the next great young gun LeBron James. First it was Kobe Bryant, then D- Wade and now LeBron James. Sorry King James looks like you will have to lug the 300 lb big man to the finish line on your own.

What does this mean for Shaq's legacy? I open that up to you the readers.

Chad Ocho Cinco an Unwanted Houseguest?

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:47:00 +0000

Carson Palmer's wife, Shaelyn, can rest easy. There's no way her husband, the Bengals' quarterback, is going to let Chad Ochocinco, the team's star wide receiver, crash at their Southern California home in July while the two work out together. Three's company? Hardly. Carson said Shaelyn got either a text message or e-mail from a friend, saying Ochocinco planned to stay with the Palmers in the days leading up to training camp. Shaelyn gave birth to twins -- a boy and a girl -- on Jan. 20. "As soon as I walked in the door from work the other day, she just gave me that look," Palmer said. "I'm like, 'Whoa, calm down. It's media stuff. It's Chad being Chad.'" -- Dayton Daily News

Who can blame Ms. Palmer for this one? I mean seriously Chad Ocho Cinco hanging around teaching the babies endzone celebrations. The first words the toddlers would say would be "Love me some me."

If the Palmers are smart they will keep Mr. Cinco away at least for now. The kids and all you know?

U.S. Rugby Chat Episode 2

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:33:00 +0000

My apologies for the delay folks, but we had to get some sweet artwork put together thanks to our friends over at Creative Confederation. However with the delay over, check out the latest Walker-Sports, Heavens Game collaboration. This time our U.S. Rugby chat has ruffled a few feathers and picked up a little bit of steam.

Take a listen and let us know what you think.

Leroy Smith: The Man Who Motivated Michael Jordan L

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:33:00 +0000

Everyone needs someone to motivate them. All the great ones were inspired by someone. Leroy Smith is the man who made Jordan into M.J. Maybe LeBron needs to find his Leroy Smith if he wants to get over that playoff hump.

Kyle Busch Destroys Trophy

noreply@blogger.com (Dumont J. Walker III) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:20:00 +0000

Kyle Busch is known as a bad boy on the NASCAR circuit, and his actions on Saturday just added to that image. Busch won a Nationwide race this weekend, and then went rock star on the trophy he was given. Take a look.