‘Sports and Entertainment’ Articles
President Obama Praises Michael Vick; PETA Agrees
(YBH) - President Obama has praised Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick for his turnaround and NFL franchise owner Jeffrey Lurie for giving the former convict a second chance. Vick has emerged as a superstar for the Eagles after being jailed for running a dog-fighting ring and killing lame dogs.In a phone call to Eagles owner [...]
Referees Steal U.S. World Cup Goal, Again: U.S. Wins Anyway!
SOUTH AFRICA (YBH) - In an amazing turn of events, referees have disallowed another legitimate U.S. national soccer team goal at this year's World Cup in South Africa.Last week a referee, Koman Coulibaly, made one of the more bizarre calls in sports history. U.S. player Michael Bradley was literally hugged by a Slovenian player during a [...]
American Soccer Player Refuses to Put Hand on Heart During National Anthem
NEW YORK (YBH) - During the national anthem at the beginning of U.S. soccer matches this year one player will be standing apart from his teammates. American forward Jozy Altidore stands with his hands down during the national anthem. The rest of the U.S. national team keeps their hand on their heart in the traditional manner for sports teams [...]
Sir Paul McCartney Blasts Bush After Award Concert
WASHINGTON, D.C. (YBH) - Yesterday Paul McCartney received the prestigious Gershwin Prize at the White House. Mr. McCartney received the award for his achievements as a former member of the Beatles and for a long and industrious solo career.A concert, headlined by Mr. McCartney, to celebrate the award was held at the White House last [...]
FOX to Distribute Film Advocating Race War? (Video)
LOS ANGELES (YBH) - In January, after a protracted bidding war, FOX picked up the distribution rights for Robert Rodriguez's latest film "Machete". A long version of the films trailer has hit the internet and is causing quite a stir for its seemingly pro-race war message.The trailer below begins with the lead actor of the film, Danny [...]
RIP – EL SUPREMO
From urdead2meEXPIRED: 05/04/10 – El Supremo, 59, was born in Tijuana, Mexico as Salvador Cuevas and was a Mexican Luchador, or professional wrestler. More specifically he was an enmascarado. A masked wrestler.Cuevas made his professional wrestling debut on July 6, 1976 after training under legendary Mexican wrestling trainer [...]
UPDATED: Bret Michaels in ‘Stable’ Condition after a “Massive Headache”
By John RomanoLOS ANGELES (YBH) - Former Poison frontman, and current "The Celebrity Apprentice" star Bret Michaels, was rushed to the hospital with a "massive headache" on Thursday. Once there, doctors discovered that Mr. Michaels had extensive bleeding at the base of his brain stem. He is currently listed in critical, but stable, [...]
RIP – DIXIE CARTER
From Urdead2MeEXPIRED: 04/10/10 – Dixie Carter, 70, had a successful run from 1986 – 1993 as Julia Sugarbaker on the TV show Designing Women. But her most successful move on that show was meeting her husband, Hal Holbrook, who had a small guest appearance on the show at first and instead stayed on to be her partner in life from [...]
