Archive for the 'Courts, Legal' Category

Michael David Barrett, the Creepy Erin Andrews Stalker, Was a Persistent Little Bugger

Courts, Legal, ESPN, Erin Andrews 61 Comments »

michael-david-barrett“Michael David Barrett, 48, called seven different hotels in Columbus, Ohio, in January 2008 to find the broadcast beauty and set up shop in an adjacent room, new court documents reveal … In Nashville, the door peephole into Andrews’ room was altered with a hacksaw, and the peephole to her room in Milwaukee was altered in a similar way, the criminal complaint said. Authorities believe the videos were taken with a cell phone camera.” If you think Andrews hasn’t been as prominent on TV this season, this case probably has something to do with it … as does the fact that this season’s been terrible. She’ll be at the Kansas State-Nebraska game Saturday night. [NYDN, CNN]

Tila Tequila Files Suit Against Shawne Merriman

Courts, Legal, NFL 24 Comments »

tila-tequila-courtenay-semel-bikinisTila Tequila, seen here holding hands with a female friend, has filed a lawsuit against San Diego Chargers DE Shawne Merriman. When the two got into their … whatever it was in September, the district attorney passed on filing criminal charges. But she has some photos of her bruised arms and will pursue a civil lawsuit. She’s 4-foot-11 and 93 pounds, and he’s 6-foot-4, 280-pounds. The best post ever on this topic was the one where a TV station claimed Tequila was jealous Merriman was about to bang two chicks, so she told him she’s sleep with one of his entourage members, and he flipped out. Can you imagine that discussion in court? [TMZ]

The Roundup: Friday the 13th

Bill Simmons, Books, College Basketball, Courts, Legal, Former Athletes, NBA, NFL, Recruiting, Soccer, Video, Women's Sports 87 Comments »

joanna_krupaJoanna Krupa, bff of Terrell Owens … there’s nothing quite like a record-setting US deficit … Sean Hannity: Oops, my bad … for followers of the economy, this looks like a great read … look out for the beaver urine! … look at that sports car they found in a lake … 14-year-old who gets questionable Bengals haircut is suspended from school … we need these guys working our airports! … pregnant teen commits burglaryextortion is the new black: Cindy Crawford …

Did Cadillac Williams and Ronnie Brown make a wager that will make Roger Goodell unhappy? (Joe Bucs Fan)

Thunder Collins, the former Nebraska running back, received a sentence of 90-110 years in jail. He had some interesting things to say in court afterward. (Omaha WH) Read the rest of this entry »

Three Tennessee Football Players Arrested for Attempted Armed Robbery

Campus Crime, College Football, Courts, Legal 62 Comments »

layla-kiffin-is-the-bestLane Kiffin’s in for a long day - three of his recruits were arrested this morning. “Three University of Tennessee football players are charged with an attempted armed robbery that occured at a Pilot on the Cumberland Avenue strip early Thursday morning. According to Knoxville Police Department Spokesman Darrell DeBusk, Nu’Keese Richardson, Janzen Jackson, and Mike Edwards were being held at the Knox County Detention Center.” And the SEC cheers! [WBIR]

Shaq’s Wife Files for Divorce

1-liner, Courts, Legal, NBA 51 Comments »

Shaq: His wife filed for divorce today in California. It probably has something to do with the fact that he was cheating on her (allegedly!) with the fiance of Gilbert Arenas. This is the best photo of Gil’s ex that we can find. Shaq has made a staggering $272 million just from basketball; who knows, maybe he’s cleared half that (or equal? Or more?) in endorsements throughout his career. This will cost Shaq more than what Jim Nantz paid his wife, but less than what Michael Jordan’s wife got (estimated $150 million). [TMZ]

The Roundup: Jahvid Best Out of the Hospital, Weak SEC Refs, and the Allen Iverson Mess in Memphis

Baseball, College Basketball, College Football, Courts, Legal, Media Gossip/Musings, Movies, NBA, Swine Flu, Video 73 Comments »

blake-lively-on-a-GG-mondayThat’s Blake Lively, see more here … the impending shortage of doctors … if the goal is suicide, why swim after you jump off a bridge? … in the gutter, out of the gutter, picking up the spare … attempting a drive-by, forgetting to roll down the window … man steals car to get to court date - which was for auto theft … best political quote of the week, courtesy of Minnesota’s Tim Pawlenty … original LT arrested for leaving the scene of an accident … in-depth look at the Ft. Hood shooter

Chris Douglas-Roberts of the Nets has swine flu. (Star-Ledger)

Jahvid Best of Cal was released from the hospital last night. If you haven’t seen The Video, go here. Best won’t play Saturday vs. Arizona. (SF Chronicle) Read the rest of this entry »

The Roundup: Cavs Tough Start Continues, Chase Daniel Gets in Twitter Altercation with Kansas Fans

Athletes and Celebrities, Baseball, College Football, Courts, Legal, Jason Whitlock, Media Gossip/Musings, NBA, NFL, Twitter, Video 125 Comments »

kate_beckinsale_looks-really-niceKate Beckinsale … this Fort Hood massacre is terribly sad … good read on the never-ending debate about anonymous commenters on newspapers articlesObama and golf, try to keep it civil … well, this is really depressing for a Friday morning … video of an inmate attacking a prison guard, and other inmates come to the guard’s rescue … clinic tells man he is too obese for human x-ray machines, and that he needs to go to the zoo - he refused, and later died … really strong, potentially polarizing piece about the lack of leadership in our country at every level …

The media’s coverage of the Delonte West mess. (Cleveland Scene)

Big Baby Davis is thinking NFL after his NBA career ends. (ESPN) Read the rest of this entry »

Tubby Smith’s Recruits Keep Getting in Trouble

1-liner, College Basketball, Courts, Legal 30 Comments »

Tubby Smith and Minnesota: The Golden Gophers appear to be on the rise - they reached the NCAA tournament last year for the first time since 2005 - and Tubby Smith is bringing in high-profile recruits to the program. Problem: They keep getting in trouble. JUCO transfer Trevor Mbakwe, who is supposedly a force, won’t play until his December court case (assault) is complete. Royce White, a freshman who was Minnesota’s Mr. Basketball last year, was arrested Oct. 13 for shoplifting and fifth-degree assault at Macy’s in the Mall of America. Did a 6-foot-8 guy think he could steal $100 worth of merch and get away with it? Assuming these two guys are playing by Jan. 1, the Gophers - who return all their best talent from last year - should still be looking at about 24-25 regular season wins (the out-of-conference schedule is a joke) and another NCAA berth. [Star Tribune]

Popeye Jones, Bloodied and Bruised, Joins the Pantheon of Classic Athlete Mugshots

Courts, Legal, Former Athletes, Heavy Drinking 19 Comments »

jim_courier-looks-thrilled-in-his-mugshotallen_iverson-mug-shotpatrick_roy-looks-like-a-serial-killerpopeye-jones-mugshotPopeye Jones was popped for drunken driving Sunday. While briefly resisting arrested, he did a faceplant into the pavement. We collected a few other memorable athlete mugshots, from left to right: thrilled Jim Courier, groggy Allen Iverson, serial killer/goalie Patrick Roy, and Jones. [Dallas Morning News]

Jim Nantz Divorce Settlement: CBS Announcer Has to Pay His Ex-Wife $916,000 a Year

Courts, Legal, Media Gossip/Musings 215 Comments »

jim-nantz-wife-divorce-cbs sportsJim Nantz, the CBS announcer who makes nearly $7 million a year, must pay his ex-wife $916,000 a year in alimony and child support and give her the couple’s 6-bedroom, 6-bath mansion in Connecticut, a judge determined today. For non-math majors, that’s $72,000 in alimony monthly until he dies or his ex-wife remarries. She was seeking $1.5 million a year. Nantz will not be homeless, though - he gets their Houston home and luxury condo in get their home in the Deer Valley ski resort in Park City, Utah. [AP via Fang's Bites]