Joe Haden Booted

Joe Haden Booted, Joe Haden’s training camp — and a stormy one for the Browns — ended before any of his teammates were finished. Arguably Cleveland’s best defensive player, Haden was kicked off the practice field Wednesday by coach Pat Shurmur, who felt the third-year cornerback was being too physical with rookie wide receiver Travis Benjamin during a passing drill on the final day of workouts open to fans.

Cycling Spectator Arrest For Not Smiling

Cycling Spectator Arrest For Not Smiling - London police worried about Olympic security spotted a man along a route for cyclists who looked suspicious to them. He looked almost grim, and with the cyclists approaching, they feared he might be up to something. After officers handcuffed him and took him to the local station, they learned the reason why 54-year Mark Worsfold looked the way he did: He has Parkinson’s, and the muscles on his face are often rigid, reports the Guardian.

Olympians 2012 Trivia

Olympians 2012 Trivia - The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, 16-year-old Gabby Douglas, gabby douglas dad walked out, gabby douglas endorsements millions, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.

US Olympic BMX Rider Brooke Crain Crashes

US Olympic BMX Rider Brooke Crain Crashes, The cruel irony of Brooke Crain laying on the gravel of the Olympic BMX course was that a crash involving a teammate is what allowed her to be there. The 19-year-old Crain was a late substitute for Arielle Martin, whose devastating fall during practice on July 30 left her in the hospital. Crain ended up joining the five-rider U.S. team headed for the London Games, and was making her seeding run Wednesday when disaster struck.

Chris Hoy Britain's Greatest Olympian

Chris Hoy Britain's Greatest Olympian - Sir Chris Hoy became Britain’s most golden Olympian in sensational style last night.His track cycling victory took Team GB’s gold medal tally to 22 – the most since 1908.Chris Hoy Britain's Greatest Olympian, The 36 year old stormed to a thrilling win in the keirin event before a baying 6,000 crowd in the velodrome.

Jenn Suhr Pole Vault

Jenn Suhr Pole Vault - Amid swirling winds and rain Monday, Jenn Suhr Pole Vault, American Jenn Suhr clinched the women’s pole vault gold medal, then rushed toward her husband Rick in the Olympic Stadium stands. She buried her head in his chest and sobbed. He draped Suhr in an Olympic flag and sent her on a victory lap. This was her moment, though they worked together as husband and wife, coach and athlete, to make it happen.

Liz Cambage First Woman To Dunk Olympics

Liz Cambage First Woman To Dunk Olympics - History was made when Australia’s Liz Cambage became the first woman to dunk in the Olympics. The 6-8 Cambage caught the ball at the top of the key, took one dribble and threw it down. FIBA couldn’t confirm if Cambage was the first woman to dunk in an Olympic game, but her teammates couldn’t remember another one.

David Duval Losing $12m Mansion

David Duval Losing $12m Mansion - More than a year after the case was arbitrated, the general contractor of the Berkman Plaza II Downtown riverfront condo project has been awarded $12.4 million against the developer for nonpayment and breach of contract, giving the company several options to collect, including to foreclose on the property.

Leryn Franco Hot

Leryn Franco Hot - Leryn Franco made some serious waves at the 2008 Olympics, Leryn Franco Hot, when she placed 51st but had the second highest number of Google searches behind Michael Phelps during the games. Now, she’s back at the Olympics and still smokin’ hot.

Ghada Hassine And Full-body Uniform

Ghada Hassine And Full-body Uniform, Ghada Hassine of Tunisia became the first Olympic weightlifter to compete in a newly approved unitard covering most of her body. Rules requiring lifters to wear a uniform that doesn’t cover the arms and lower legs were changed last year. The U.S. had petitioned for a change on behalf of a Muslim lifter.

Kobe Talks Retirement

Kobe Talks Retirement - The thought first hit Kobe Bryant when the Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics in the 2008 NBA Finals — maybe Shaquille O’Neal was right. “I thought maybe I can’t win a title without Shaq. I thought that is my one opportunity and I blew it,” Bryant said. The Lakers’ Kobe Bryant talks in an interview with Yahoo!Sports’ Graham Bensinger.


History and Bryant, of course, proved Shaq wrong as the Lakers won two titles without the Big Diesel. But that is just one topic Bryant touches on in a wide-ranging interview with Yahoo!Sports’ Graham Bensinger.

Bryant said that the Celtics not only provided him with one of his lowest moments,but also one of the greatest in his 17-year career. Of all the games he has played since joining the NBA at age 17, rallying from a 15-point deficit in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals to win his fifth championship remains his greatest highlight.

“That was the hardest one,” Bryant said, pointing out that the victory came against four future Hall-of-Famers.

Bryant also reflected on the effects the dismissed sexual assault charges had on him in 2002. He said facing criminal charges changed his outlook on himself and what’s really important in life.

“That’s real pressure,” he said. “That’s life pressure. That’s not a game-winning shot where if you make it, you win and if you don’t you don’t. That (facing possible jail time) is real pressure. ”

Bryant, 34, also held fast to a comment he made during his first NBA season when he said that at age 35 he would be retired and “relaxing with his family overseas.”

“That’s still probably accurate. I don’t know if I will play longer than that,” he told Bensinger, adding that there are several things he can no longer do at his age.

“I don’t have the same motor,” he said.

2012 USA Olympic Uniforms

 

2012 USA Olympic Uniforms - Uniforms for U.S. Olympic athletes are red, white and blue — but made in China. That has members of Congress fuming. Republicans and Democrats railed Thursday about the U.S. Olympic Committee’s decision to dress the U.S. team in Chinese manufactured berets, blazers and pants while the American textile industry struggles economically with many U.S. workers desperate for jobs.



”I am so upset. I think the Olympic committee should be ashamed of themselves. I think they should be embarrassed. I think they should take all the uniforms, put them in a big pile and burn them and start all over again,” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., told reporters at a Capitol Hill news conference on taxes.

”If they have to wear nothing but a singlet that says USA on it, painted by hand, then that’s what they should wear,” he said, referring to an athletic jersey.

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi told reporters at her weekly news conference that she’s proud of the nation’s Olympic athletes, but ”they should be wearing uniforms that are made in America.”

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said simply of the USOC, ”You’d think they’d know better.”
In a statement, the U.S. Olympic Committee defended the choice of designer Ralph Lauren for the clothing at the London Games, which begin later this month.

”Unlike most Olympic teams around the world, the U.S. Olympic Team is privately funded and we’re grateful for the support of our sponsors,” USOC spokesman Patrick Sandusky said in a statement. ”We’re proud of our partnership with Ralph Lauren, an iconic American company, and excited to watch America’s finest athletes compete at the upcoming Games in London.”

Ralph Lauren also is dressing the Olympic and Paralympic teams for the closing ceremony and providing casual clothes to be worn around the Olympic Village. Nike has made many of the competition uniforms for the U.S. and outfits for the medal stand.

On Twitter, Sandusky called the outrage over the made-in-China uniforms nonsense. The designer, Sandusky wrote, ”financially supports our team. An American company that supports American athletes.”

Ralph Lauren’s company declined to comment on the criticism.

In fact, this is not the first time that Ralph Lauren has designed the Olympic uniforms. Yet that did little to quell the anger on Capitol Hill.

”It is not just a label, it’s an economic solution,” said Rep. Steve Israel, D-N.Y. ”Today there are 600,000 vacant manufacturing jobs in this country and the Olympic committee is outsourcing the manufacturing of uniforms to China? That is not just outrageous, it’s just plain dumb. It is self-defeating.”

Israel urged the USOC to reverse the decision and ensure U.S. athletes wear uniforms that are made in America.

Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., separately sent letters to Lawrence Probst III, chairman of the USOC, complaining about the made-in-China uniforms. Brown suggested that the USOC find a manufacturer with a facility in the United States, suggesting the Hugo Boss plant in Cleveland.

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Mike Krzyzewski Supports Luol Deng

Mike Krzyzewski Supports Luol Deng - Mike Krzyzewski Supports Luol Deng, Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng has faced some criticism for his decision to put off wrist surgery in order to play for the British team in the London Olympics later this summer, but Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski Supports Luol Deng.


“I love the fact that he is that loyal to his country,” said Krzyzewski, who coached Deng at Duke. “Luol is one of the great guys on this planet, and besides being a very talented player, he has a heart and feelings of a remarkable guy. Great Britain did something for his country, for his family that saved their lives. His dad was in exile in Great Britain, so there’s an allegiance there. I love the fact he feels that way. I’m proud of him, I’m proud to have coached him and I’m even more proud to be his friend. He’s one exceptional human being.”

When asked whether he understood why the Bulls would be upset with Deng for putting off the surgery, Krzyzewski reiterated his support for the All-Star forward, saying he believes this experience will make his former player stronger.

“I’m not going to deal with that,” the Hall of Fame coach said. “Obviously, they have their concerns. I’m not saying who’s right or wrong. I’m just saying that an individual has the right to make that type of decision unless it says something contractually that he should not. So my feeling on it is, Luol will have his best year as a Bull next year as a result of making this type of commitment because he’s loyal and he’s … the best. He’s one of the great guys.”

Deng acknowledged recently to ESPN.com after a training session with Britain that the Bulls’ brass didn’t want him to play in the Olympics.

“I wouldn’t want me to play (in the Olympics), either,” he said. “(Bulls executive vice president John Paxson) is an athlete, and, as an athlete who used to play, Pax understands me wanting to play. But as a GM, that’s his job to try and get the team healthy and get the team ready for next year. I understand both sides to it.

“But it comes down to an injury that happened at the wrong time. I just try to let people know I’m going to be OK.”

To that point, Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau told ESPN Chicago’s “Waddle and Silvy Show” that he didn’t believe Deng would have to have the surgery after the Olympics and would be ready for training camp.

“He’s feeling a lot better; his wrist is a lot stronger,” Thibodeau said last week on ESPN 1000. “I think it’s going to work out well.”

Jeremy Lin And Rockets?

Jeremy Lin And Rockets? - If the Knicks are willing to do anything to keep Jeremy Lin, they’re about to get the chance to prove it. Lin will meet with the Houston Rockets Wednesday and could sign an offer sheet worth close to $40 million. The Knicks, who will have the option to match any offer Lin agrees to, still believe they have a chance to keep Lin and add Steve Nash.


Nash, meanwhile, can cross Brooklyn off his list now that Deron Williams is re-signing with the Nets. It doesn’t mean Nash is coming to the Garden, either, but rather that Jason Kidd could be making a move to New York.

The Knicks’ point guard situation remains unsettled at best. Adding to the drama on Tuesday was Knicks guard Landry Fields agreeing to sign an offer sheet with Toronto, which in theory hurts the Knicks’ chances of acquiring Nash in a potential sign-and-trade with the Phoenix Suns.

Williams became the first domino to fall in the point guard sweepstakes Tuesday night, and Nash could be next, with Toronto and Dallas serious players for him. The Raptors are offering the Canadian citizen a three-year, $36 million contract plus the opportunity to work for the organization once his playing career ends. Dallas, however, can also throw a lot of money at Nash, a former Maverick who maintains a close relationship with Dirk Nowitzki.

If Nash signs with Dallas, Kidd may be the Knicks’ best option. There are reports that the former Nets point guard is deciding between re-signing with Dallas and joining the Knicks, depending on where Nash ends up. The Knicks’ only chance of getting Nash is via a sign-and-trade, and that was complicated by Fields, a restricted free agent, agreeing to a three-year, $20 million deal with Toronto. Fields would have been included in a potential sign-and-trade but he is no longer eligible, even in the unlikely event that the Knicks match the offer.

Iman Shumpert would have to go in a deal for Nash, and there are two major issues with Shumpert: the Knicks don’t want to part with the defensive-minded shooting guard, and Shumpert had major knee surgery in May.

A more plausible scenario for the Knicks would be signing either Kidd or their former point guard, Raymond Felton, as well as re-signing Lin, who is a restricted free agent. Because Lin is restricted, the Knicks have the right to match any offer.

Houston is limited in what it can pay Lin in the first two years of its offer, but the Rockets, just as the Raptors did with Fields, can back-load the deal. Lin could conceivably sign a Houston offer sheet for four years and $40 million, which would place the Knicks over the luxury tax, assuming they match the deal. The Knicks themselves can offer Lin only $20 million over four years.

The Knicks knew for weeks that Lin would explore his options and try to sign a lucrative contract. Although he has started only 25 games, Lin has become a marketing machine and he is looking to capitalize on his instant fame. Lin, who had minor knee surgery in early April, was thinking about his future when he decided not to play in the Knicks’ first-round playoff series. On Monday, Lin withdrew from practicing against the Olympic team in Las Vegas beginning on Friday because he is unsigned.

Kings Stanley Cup Puck

Kings Stanley Cup Puck - The Los Angeles Kings won their first Stanley Cup since the franchise was founded in 1967, Kings Stanley Cup puck, eliminating the New Jersey Devils in Game 6, 6-1, on Monday night.


Goalie Jonathan Quick was given the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP. Kings Doughty rape,

Dustin Brown had a 3-point night, and Jeff Carter and Trevor Lewis each had two goals in the Kings' victory, the crowning achievement for one of the most improbable postseason journeys in NHL history. Patrik Elias puck,

They're the first No. 8 seed to ever win the Stanley Cup. They tied an NHL record for road wins, going 10-1 away from home before winning the Cup on Staples Center ice. Overall, the Kings were 16-4 in the playoffs -- one of the best records in decades for a Stanley Cup champion. Kings Stanley Cup puck,

In the regular season, they fired coach Terry Murray 29 games into the season in favor of Darryl Sutter, who won his first Cup. They made a gutsy, blockbuster trade for Jeff Carter of the Columbus Blue Jackets during near the deadline, and he scored twice in the Cup-clinching game.

The Devils, meanwhile, fell short in their attempt to become the first time since 1942 to rally from an 0-3 deficit to win the Stanley Cup.

It was a game that turned on a brutal boarding penalty — both in timing and result — by Devils forward Steve Bernier on Kings defenseman Rob Scuderi, bloodying the Los Angeles veteran with a hit from behind at the end boards at 10:10 of the first period.

The hit — arriving moments after a non-call on Kings forward Jarret Stoll for a hit from behind on the Devils' Steven Gionta near the benches — resulted in a 5-minute power play for the Kings.

The Kings entered the game with the third-worst power play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs (10.6 percent).

They struck three times on that major penalty power play, burying the Devils early in the game.

At 11:03, captain Dustin Brown struck, as Mike Richards deftly moved the puck to Drew Doughty, who found Brown for a perfect deflection through the pads of Devils goalie Marty Brodeur. The team that scored the first goal won each game of the Stanley Cup Final.

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Dennis Rodman Attack

Dennis Rodman Attack, On Friday Ex-Wife Trying To Restrain Dennis Rodman Following Alleged Attack was a top story. Here is the recap: (TMZ) Dennis Rodman drunkenly barged into his ex-wife’s house last month early in the morning, attacked her, then insisted on taking her and their son out for breakfast … where he slammed 4-6 Jنgermeister shots — this according to his ex-wife.


Michelle Rodman has obtained a temporary restraining order against Dennis over the May 28th incident — but was back in court in Orange County, CA yesterday to make it permanent. Restraining Order filed Rodman,

Michelle took the stand, describing the events that took place — claiming Dennis had shown up to Michelle’s house wasted at 2:30AM, completely unannounced, and demanded to see his 11-year-old son. Dennis Rodman bio,

Michelle said Dennis attacked her when she refused, shoving her onto a bed, then took off — only to return hours later, still intoxicated, asking to take their son to breakfast. Michelle obliged … on the condition she came with. Dennis Rodman attack, dennis rodman jager,

At breakfast, Michelle said Dennis got even more wasted — ordering 4-6 shots of Jنgermeister … in front of the kid … and downing them all. She claimed Dennis then repeatedly made comments about her boyfriend, saying, “You’re f**king this white guy!”

So far, it’s unclear if the judge will grant Michelle’s restraining order request — the hearing will continue this morning. Should be interesting … Dennis is expected to take the stand as well.

Chinese Euro Cup Fan Dies

Chinese Euro Cup Fan Dies - Time difference means matches are played in the middle of the night.Jiang Xiaoshan would then go and do a full day's work the next day
Sources said drinking and smoking weakened his immune system, He was supporting England and France in the tournament.


A Chinese football fan died after going 11 nights without sleep as he tried to watch every single kick of the ball of Euro 2012. Chinese Euro Cup fan dies, Euro Cup fan dies 11 nights,

Jiang Xiaoshan, said to be supporting England and France in the tournament, died of exhaustion on Tuesday morning. Euro Cup fan dies 11 nights,

Because of the time difference, he reportedly stayed up each night with friends and then went to work the following day.

Following the Ireland versus Italy match, Sina.com said he went back to his Changsha home at 5am on Tuesday, had a shower, fell asleep and never woke up.

Friends said the news of his death came as a shock, as he lived a 'relatively healthy life', and had played football for his university team just a couple of years before.

Sources said, however, that the effect of alcohol and tobacco, combined with the chronic exhaustion, was to blame for his death as it weakened his immune system.

It is not the first time a Chinese football fan has suffered from trying to keep up with their on-pitch heroes.

During the Germany 2006 and South Africa 2010 World Cups reports surfaced of people being admitted to hospital after their bodies broke down from not sleeping.

Sleep deprivation from playing online video games is a huge problem in South Korea.

Earlier this year video game addicts in the country were told they could have the amount of time they spend playing limited to just four hours per day.

The country's government said it was looking at introducing a 'Cooling Off' system to regulate the time students play in a 24-hour period.

It wants to stamp out online bullying, and stem a number of suicides attributed to internet and video game addiction.

Their game will switch off after two hours, where they will be given a 10 minute rest, and can then only log again in once for a maximum two hours in the following 24 hours.

It follows the Shutdown Law, passed in November, which bans gamers under the age of 16 from playing between midnight and 6am.

Fears are growing in South Korea that rampant gaming will lead to more deaths if the system is not introduced.

In February, in Taiwan, a young gamer lay dead in an internet cafe for nine hours before anyone noticed.

Chen Rong-yu, 23, was thought to have suffered a heart attack after playing League of Legends for 23 hours straight.

He was apparently still sat on the chair with his hands stretched out in front of the keyboard as if he was still playing in the cafe in New Taipei City. Euro Cup fan dies 11 nights,

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Pacquiao Vs Bradley Was The Fix In

Pacquiao Vs Bradley Was The Fix In - Boxing fans and pundits around the world expressed shock over the result of the Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley fight that took place on Saturday, June 9, 2012. Bradley was awarded a split decision victory in a fight that most observers felt Pacquiao won handily.


Messages of outrage flooded social media following the Pacquiao-Bradley decision. Boxing analysts, pro athletes, celebrities and even Filipino politicians all had something to say about the fight, almost all of it in favour of Pac-Man.

The result also gave rise to plenty of conspiracy theories. More than a few people commented that they thought the fix was in. Others noted that the result could mark the beginning of the end for the sport of boxing.

Here is a sample of what people are saying about the Pacquiao-Bradley fight

Promoter Bob Arum was outraged by the result. According to ESPN, Arum had to this to say after the fight:

“Something like this is so outlandish, it’s a death knell for the sport. This is f—— nuts. I have both guys, and I’ll make a lot of money in the rematch, but it’s ridiculous. You have these old f—- who don’t know what the hell they’re looking at. It’s incompetence. Nobody who knows anything about boxing could have Bradley ahead in the fight.”

Arum also claimed Bradley himself thought he lost: “I went over to Bradley before the decision and he said, ‘I tried hard but I couldn’t beat the guy.’”

Alani Vazquez And Carmelo Anthony

Alani Vazquez And Carmelo Anthony - NBA Wives And Girlfriends, The celebrity, Alani Vazquez is the wife and girlfriend of NBA player, Carmelo Anthony. She became engaged to Carmelo Anthony on Christmas Day 2004.




Their son, Kiyan Carmelo Anthony, NBA Wives And Girlfriends, was born on March 7, 2007. They were married by Michael Eric Dyson on July 10, 2010 at Cipriani’s in New York before 320 guests, including Justin Timberlake, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom, Ciara, Trina, Chris Paul, Amar’e Stoudemire, Serena Williams, Kenyon Martin, Hakim Warrick, Jim Boeheim, Ludacris, Kelly Rowland, Spike Lee, and LeBron James.


The ceremony was filmed by VH1 and aired as part of a reality series on the couple, titled La La’s Full Court Wedding.


On November 15, 2010, Anthony had 20 points and a career-high 22 rebounds for the first 20–20 game of his career against the Phoenix Suns. He also hit game-winning jumper at the buzzer against the Bulls on November 26, 2010.

In December 2010, Anthony missed five games, including a game on Christmas Day due to the death of his sister Michelle. He returned to the lineup in a game against the Kings on January 1, 2011.

On February 22, 2011, Anthony, along with point guard Chauncey Billups, were traded to the New York Knicks in a multi-player deal also involving the Minnesota Timberwolves. Anthony chose to wear number 7 with the Knicks, as his former number 15 was retired by the Knicks for Earl Monroe and Dick McGuire.

Anthony’s first game with the Knicks was a 114–108 win against the Milwaukee Bucks in which he scored 27 points and had 10 rebounds and an assist.

In game 2 of the NBA playoffs in Boston, Anthony tied a playoff career high with 42 points and also had 17 rebounds and 6 assists in a Knicks loss. The Knicks ended up losing to the Boston Celtics in 4 games in the first round of the playoffs.

Kris Humphries One-Year $8 Million Contract

Kris Humphries One-Year $8 Million Contract---On December 21, 2011, the NBA player, Humphries signed one-year, $8 million contract with the New Jersey Nets. Kris is most famous for his 72-day failed marriage to reality-TV star Kim Kardashian.


Humphries married reality TV personality Kim Kardashian on August 20, 2011. On October 31, 2011, it was announced that Kardashian filed for divorce from Humphries after 72 days of marriage.

On December 1, 2011, Humphries filed his response to Kardashian’s petition, requesting an annulment on the grounds of fraud or a decree of legal separation rather than Kardashian’s requested divorce.

The one-year pact will return the Kim Kardashian’s soon to be ex-husband to his former team — and will last longer than his marriage.

Humphries had his best NBA season for New Jersey a year ago, averaging 10 points and 10 rebounds. He became one of the best per-minute rebounders in the league.

The Kardashian sisters flirtation with naked yoga — a practice Humphries deemed unsanitary — was a pivotal plot point on a recent episode.

Humphries averaged 10 points and 10 rebounds last season, breaking into the Most Improved Player conversation after six seasons as a role player.

On July 9, 2009, Humphries, Shawn Marion and Nathan Jawai were traded to the Dallas Mavericks as a part of the four-team deal among Raptors, Mavericks, Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies.
On January 11, 2010 the Mavericks traded Humphries along with G/F Shawne Williams to the New Jersey Nets in order to re-acquire Eduardo Nájera.

On January 27, 2010, Humphries scored a career-high 25 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. He previously recorded career highs of 15 and 21 points respectively as a New Jersey Net.

The 2011 season was a breakout season for Humphries as he averaged a double-double in points and rebounds.