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Wrestling Legend Ric Flair Assaulted By Wife…Again!

Ric Flair attacked by wifeRic Flair, now 63, has been a pro wrestling legend for the past 40 years. After all this time in the business, he may have finally found an opponent that he could not pin or trap in a figure-four submission hold. 

Monday, Flair called 911 to ask police to intervene in a beating he was getting from his wife. The "Nature Boy" stands 6-1 and weighs 240 pounds, but apparently is no match for his 43-year-old wife, Jacqueline Beems. 

Police arrived at the couple's luxury condo in Charlotte, North Carolina and broke up the fracas.

Back in February 2010, Beems was jailed after repeatedly punching Flair in the face, while also kicking and biting him. Flair was found by the police bloody and bruised after that incident. 

 

Chinese Man Dies While Trying To Watch All Of Euro 2012

Jiang Xiaoshan dies  watching  2012 European championshipsJiang Xiaoshan was said to be a huge fan of England and France during the European championships.  Sadly, Xiaoshan died of exhaustion after watching every game of the tournament, which began on June 8. 

Because of the time difference, the games began at midnight and/or 2:30 AM in China. Jiang, 26, went 11 nights without sleep, watching games with friends and then going to work the following morning, after watching soccer all night. 

After the Italy-Ireland match, Jiang went home at 5 AM, took a shower, went to sleep and never woke up.  Doctors reported that alcohol and smoking, as well as sleep deprivation weakened his immune system. 

Xiaoshan’s friends said he was in relatively good shape and played soccer at his university. 

Jim Leyland Questions The Rehab Activity Of Alex Avila

Jim Leyland comment on Alex Avila rehabDetroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila just came off the disabled list, after suffering an injury to his right hamstring earlier this month. 

During the rehab, manager Jim Leyland was constantly asked about Avila's progress and recovery.  He finally offered the Detroit Free Press this rather unbecoming report.  

"Alex is doing great, but he hasn't done anything but eat some Twinkies and watch 'Days of Our Lives', I guess."

 

Globetrotters Draft Usain Bolt & Anthony Davis’ Sister

Globetrotters Draft Usain Bolt & Anthony Davis’ Sister The Harlem Globetrotters held their sixth annual player "draft" Tuesday, selecting seven prospects, including Usain Bolt of Jamaica and the older sister of projected NBA number one pick Anthony Davis 

The Globetrotters say they picked the 2008 triple gold medalist in the sprints after seeing him dunk on video from a pickup game in Kingston, where they were impressed with his leaping ability. 

Below is a clip of Bolt dunking prior to a Boston Celtics game in 2009.

Bolt will be going for more gold in London come early August.

Interleague, California Power Outage & R.A. Dickey Highlight MLB Update

Interleague, California Power Outage & R.A. Dickey Interleague baseball has come to an end for the 2012 season, with the American League holding a 142-110 advantage. In 16 years of competition between the two major leagues, the AL has won the series 12 times. 

There is a real power outage in California, as the three lowest power-hitting teams in baseball (through Tuesday) are the Giants (47), Dodgers (45) and Padres (38). Ironically, all of these franchises happen to play in the NL West.

Brawl Of The Year In Brazilian Soccer

Votuporanguense and Fernandopolis brawlVotuporanguense and Fernandopolis recently played a soccer match in the Sao Paulo (Brazil) second division state championships.  

During the second half, Fernandopolis’ goalkeeper took down the striker for Votu and then all heck broke loose.

Punches and flying kicks followed (most didn't connect), but there were some injuries. Things finally calmed down, as the ref issued 11 more red cards (expulsions), including one that looked like it was meant for a riot policeman. 

Votu was awarded a 2-1 victory. 

Check out the video below.

 

MN High School Golf Coach Is In Serious Trouble

Hermantown coach Kyle Ernst provided alcohol for underage high school teamKyle Ernst is the assistant golf coach at Hermantown High School, or at least he is for now. 

The Hermits boy’s team recently finished second in the Minnesota state tournament, missing the top spot by only one stroke.

To console both the boy’s and girl’s teams, Ernst bought two cases of beer, one 12-pack of hard cider and a 40-ouncer at a nearby convenience store. He then brought the purchases back to where the teams were staying, organizing a beer and wine party for his teenagers.

Everyone of the drinkers present at the hotel were underage, except for the 26-year-old coach. 

Later, some team members were caught drunkenly trying to buy lottery tickets at 3 AM, at a nearby Cub Foods grocery store.  

Has Jim Tracy Totally Lost His Mind?

Jim Tracy four-man rotationManager Jim Tracy has led the Colorado Rockies to a 26-43 start this season and the noose around his neck is getting tighter by the day. 

Tracy has managed in the National League for 11 years (Dodgers, Pirates, and Rockies), posting a combined record of 817-824, coming into this season.

Sitting squarely on the hot seat, Tracy has initiated a wacky plan, in an attempt to save his job.

Tracy’s scheme involves exiling opening day starter Jeremy Guthrie to the bullpen, with the remaining four starters facing a mandatory pitch count of 75 pitches, even if he is pitching a shutout.

Tracy instituted the binding pitch limit because his hurlers now have to start again just four days later. 

4th Inning Is Magical For The Oakland Athletics

Athletics 26-2 when leading after 4th inning, Athletics 2-28 when trailing If you want to know (and why would you?) if the Oakland Athletics will win a game this season, do not miss the fourth inning.

If the A's are leading after the fourth frame, their record is 26-2 (entering Friday's game versus the Giants).

But, if they trail after four, Oakland is a dismal 2-28. 

If the score is tied, the Athletics are 6-6. 

Go figure.        

Yanks & Rangers World Series Favorites Says Vegas

Yankees 5-1 to win World Series, Rangers 5-1 to win World SeriesThe New York Yankees or Texas Rangers will win the World Series, according to the sportsbook at the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton). 

The division-leading Yankees and Rangers are listed as American League co-favorites at 5-1. 

The Angels are a surprising 8-1, ahead of disappointing Detroit and Tampa Bay, who are both pegged at 12-1

The Cincinnati Reds at 7-1 are the National League favorites, just ahead of the LA Dodgers at 8-1.

The Washington Nationals are next at 10-1, with the San Francisco Giants an intriguing choice at 15-1.

Atlanta and St. Louis are both posted at 20-1 odds.

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