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Kyle Busch and Dale Jr. Beef to Boost Slumping NASCAR Sales?
If you are familiar with the sport of NASCAR then you aware of the ongoing feud between the number one racer in points Kyle Busch, and the face of the sport Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Just last year the foundation of the feud had been paved when Kyle Busch wrecked into Jr. causing him to lose the lead during the final laps of the Dan Lowry 400. Resulting in a week’s worth of highlights of the two on Sportcenter.
Just a few month’s later Junior was on the other end when he drove Busch into the wall at the Rock and Roll 400. Which only added fuel to an already exuberant fire. Earnhardt Jr. denied that the wreck was at all intentional.
Kyle Busch’s newest comments about Dale Jr. were surprising, due to the fact that they were completely arbitrary and did not concern Busch himself. Which only leads you to believe that he is just looking to ruffle some feathers.
Here is Busch’s comments on Dale Jr. and his firing of his crew chief Tony Eury Jr. and Jr.’s response.
It has been sometime since Dale Earnhardt Jr. has won a race, and it seems as if NASCAR is trying to get another racer to brand the organization. It is apparent that Kyle Busch would be the choice if this were to happen because he has commanded the leader board during his successful career in NASCAR.
Slumping sales and lack of interest in the sport may have caused NASCAR to instigate beef between the two racers, or it could be just pure hatred between the two that will eventually lead to a fist fight.
Pro Bowl Hosted in Miami in 2010 before Super Bowl
Since 1980 the AFC-NFC Pro Bowl has been hosted at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii, and played at the end of the season after the Super Bowl. Ratings have hit an all time low for the Pro Bowl, due to its insignificance after the Super Bowl. The NFL is currently solidifying a deal that will allow the Pro Bowl to be at a more ratings-friendly schedule, a week before the Super Bowl, but also will change its physical address. Even though they have played in Honolulu for the past 28 years Miami, Florida will be the hosting site for the 2010 Pro Bowl.
Danny Villa Accused of Rape
WALPOLE, Mass. — Highschool football coach and former NFL player Danny Villa is being sought with three charges of raping a child over 14 and three more counts of enticing a minor in Walpole, Massachusetts. The warrant was issued friday, but police are still searching for Villa.
Forty-four year old Danny Villa played in the NFL for 11 years (with the Patriots for six of those years), and more recently has been working as the football coach Walpole High School in Massachusetts. The Walpole highschool football team went undefeated this year, winning the state championship earlier this month. After being confronted by the district superintendent over allegations filed by a parent, Villa resigned Tuesday, but now criminal warrants have been issued.
http://www.necn.com/Boston/Sports/2008/12/27/Rape-warrant-for-exWalpole/1230416520.html
Justin Eilers- UFC Fighter Murdered
Idaho- Veteran MMA (mixed martial arts) fighter Justin Eilers was pronounced dead from a fatal gun shot wound to the chest early this morning (Friday, December 26th). The event happened at the home of an acquaintance during a domestic dispute in Canyon County. Justin was pronounced dead on the scene upon the sheriff department’s arrival.
According to reports, a dispute escalated, culminating with James Robert Malec shooting Eilers once in the chest in front of several family members who witnessed the event. Malec has been arrested charged with second-degree murder.
During his career, Justin Eilers was a fighter for UFC, WEC, and EliteXC. He was only 30 years old.
August 12th, 2008 Interview with Justin Eilers
New York Yankees Spend Almost $2 Billion For Next Season
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Today the New York Yankees capped off what is likely to be known as the greatest off seasons in Yankees history. After signing C.C. Sabathia and A.J. Burnett earlier this month, the two top pitchers on the market, the Yankees polish off their off season with a staggering blow. Signing a deal with Mark Teixeira to a immense 180 million dollars for eight years, the Yankees suggest that there is a whole new generation of Steinbrenners that are willing to pony up the dough to win.
Hank Steinbrenner decided to whip out the ole checkbook after coming off a season where the Yankees didn’t make it to the postseason for the first time in sixteen years, and not to mention the retiring of the House That Ruth Built. With an astounding $423.5 million spent on free agents this off season and a 1.3 billion dollar stadium opening in April the Bronx bombers show no sign of rolling over.
Anna Hansen and Lance Armstrong Expecting a Child
Colorado- Lance Armstrong and Anna Hansen announced on CNN today that they are expecting a naturally conceived child that is due in June. Lance was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996. The cancer had spread to his brain, lungs, and abdomen before he completed treatment and was able to return to cycling (where he ultimately won seven consecutive Tour de France races).
The intense chemotherapy rendered him unable to naturally conceive children with previous wife Kristin Richards, but
there was no artificial fertilization processes used with the child that he is expecting with Anna Hansen.
This is great news for testicular cancer survivors, according to CNN medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta. It is evidence that his body was able to heal from all of the chemotherapy and surgery.
Football Fan Gets Frostbite After the Bears Game
Chicago, Ill. – A fan improperly dressed for the Monday night football game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers forgot where he had parked his car, and
and was found laying on the ground after 1:00 AM this morning. He called police after an indefinite period of walking around and looking for his vehicle. The 22 year old fan was apparently wearing a black jacket with a hood, but had no gloves or toboggan.
The police officer that responded to the call took the man to the hospital saying that he was in a “near delirious” state, and it was thought that he might have been suffering from hypothermia. Upon arriving at the hospital, it was determined that the man had a small case of frostbite on his left hand. It is currently unknown rather the man is a Bears or a Green Bay fan.
David vs. Goliath… minus half an ear
Former Heavyweight world champion Evander Holyfield (best known for the “bite fight” with Mike Tyson) will try to make history tomorrow as the oldest man to win a heavyweight world title at age 46. But most believe it will be an impossible battle, as his opponent is the 7 foot tall, 300 lb beast Nikolai Valuev of Russia.
More info after the jump: http://integratedsportsnet.com/article.php?article_id=115
