I am so happy to present to ya’ll the first episode of my show! I had the pleasure of attending the Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers game on November 20, 2011 at Ford Field in Detroit, MI. I interviewed fans about the Lions performance this season and if the team had playoff potential . I also had the opportunity of meeting hip hop producer Nick Speed. I am so excited to share my love of sports and entertainment with you all. There’s more episodes to come! You can also check out my youtube page where I will be posting more in the near future, www.youtube.com/herloveofthegame. Also I must give a shot out to Nic Notion for directing and editing my show! Enjoy guys:-)
The First Episode of My Show! Featuring Nick Speed and Lions Fans!
Posted: December 16, 2011 in Chrissy's ShowTags: Chrissy, Detroit Lions, Football, Lions Fans, NFL, Nick Speed, Show
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Lions Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson Interview with Bob Costas
Posted: December 6, 2011 in FootballTags: Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions, Matthew Stafford
The Detroit Lions have had an exciting season thus far, despite a few minor public setbacks (Ndahmukong Suh suspension), and is tied (7-5) with the Chicago Bears in the NFC North. NBC’s Bob Costas interviewed Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson last night on Football Night in America. Costas asked the teamates about issues ranging from their chemistry on the field to Ndahmukong Suh getting back on track.
Check out exerpts from the interview below:
Stafford and Johnson discussions with Suh after the Thanksgiving day game:
Johnson: I haven’t really talked to him myself. Really the only thing you can say is you’ve just got to be smart. Coach said it earlier in the week. We can’t do things; not just hurt yourself, but hurts the team.
Stafford: I haven’t really [talked to him]. He’s a smart kid and he understands what he did. It was a tough situation obviously to be on national TV and everyone to say whatever they want about it, but he’s going to learn from it. He’s going to move on.
On the Lions playing in high profile games:
Stafford: It’s something we embrace. We play this game to be able to be on TV. You play this game to compete and to win, and when you win you get opportunities to play on Sunday Night Football. Our fans appreciate the effort and the product we’re putting out.
Johnson: I can’t answer any better than he did. It’s definitely for the fans. It’s great to be at home and someone walks up to you on the street, even after a loss, comes up to you and says, ‘Hey, we’re pulling for you.’ Just to hear that feels great.
Boston Celtics aren’t trading Rajon Rondo for Chris Paul
Posted: December 3, 2011 in BasketballTags: Boston Celtics, Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets, Rajon Rondo, Trade
Let the NBA trade rumors begin! Since the NBA lockout ended last week trade rumors surrounding your favorite players have swept the web, especially regarding Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul. Rumor had it that the Boston Celtics wanted to trade superstar point guard Rajon Rondo for Hornets front man Chris Paul, but according to president of basketball operations Danny Ainge, the Boston Celtics have no intention of trading Rondo. Danny Ainge said:
I’ll talk to Rondo. But I won’t tell you what I’ll say to him. Rondo will be fine, Rondo knows that we love him. He knows that we like him. He’s excited to come back and play basketball, in my opinion. He gets a lot of attention. He’s a great player. There’s a lot of people that call me and ask me about Rondo. So, how these rumors get out, it’s unfortunate, but we didn’t leak those rumors out.
Regardless of the rumors, deals and offers can’t be made until after Dec. 9 when training camp opens.
In other NBA trade news:
- Chris Paul might be interested in joining Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks. link
- Will Dwight Howard and Baron Davis join the LA Lakers? link
- Atlanta Hawks need to keep Josh Smith. link
Side note: What team would you like to see your favorite player join?
Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. usually has a comeback for everything, but he might be lost for words this time! During an appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel show last week, boxing champion Manny Pacquiao responded to Mayweather’s invitation to meet in the ring on May 5, 2012. Host Jimmy Kimmel proposed a “winner takes all” fight and Pacquiao agreed! That’s $200 million guaranteed to be exact! If Mayweather agrees, this would be the biggest fight in boxing history! Mayweather has yet to respond. What do you think? Should Mayweather accept the challenge and risk losing $200 mill? I would say no, but we all know Mayweather is a cocky guy so he just might consider it.
Side note: Mayweather shouldn’t accept Pacquiao’s proposal. Mayweather is a better fighter in my opinion, but if Pacquiao won the fight Mayweather would walk away a loser, embarrassed, and broke! Who wants to get beat up for free? Just saying.
Millions Show Love and Admiration for the Late Joe Frazier
Posted: November 28, 2011 in BoxingTags: Joe Frazier
Boxing legend Joe Frazier died on Monday night at his home in Philadelphia, PA after a battle with liver cancer. He was 67 years old. Although Frazier is gone, millions of fans and supporters have used Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to express the impact Joe Frazier had on boxing.
Tweets from Famous Boxers on Frazier’s death:
Mike Tyson
As a young fighter it has always been an honor to be compared to Frasier. My family and I are sending our sincerest condolences to the Joe Frazier family.”
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
RIP Smokin Joe. My thoughts and prayers go out to to the Frazier family. We lost an all time great tonight.”
Muhammad Ali
The world has lost a great champion. I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration. My sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones.
George Forman
Good night Joe Frazier. I love you dear friend.
Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali. Watch a clip from the “Fight of the Century!”
Check out Joe Frazier’s Facebook page to post comments about the legend.
Terrell Owens, 37, is in the news again and it has nothing to do with what he should be in the news for – football! An arrest warrant has been issued for the wide receiver for missing a scheduled child support hearing on October 24. The free agent had a commitment he just couldn’t break; he was trying to get a job! He had a televised workout scheduled with NFL teams. Owen’s is currently unemployed and nursing a knee injury back to health. The reality TV star is attempting to alter his current child support payments. Basically, he isn’t making nearly as much money as he used to and he can’t afford the payments anymore. Understood! Let’s hope his reality show, “The T.O. Show,” gets picked up for another season by VH1!
Side note: Please pay your child support, jail is not for you boo boo! Just saying.
This is a hot mess for real! Forbes ranked Lions owner, William Clay Ford Sr, the worst owner in the NFL. Why is he the worst you ask? Well, the Lions haven’t been a winning team for years until this season. They experienced an embarrassing 0-16 season in 2008 and won only 18 games from 2006-2010. Also, Ford Sr. has showed a lack of interest and involvement with growing this struggling franchise! On the other hand, New York Giants owners John Mara and Steve Tisch were ranked the best NFL owners! The Giants franchise has grown by 33 percent in value. Congratulations to them! Let’s look on the bright side, the Lions performance on the field has improved dramatically this season. They are one of the better teams in the NFC North division and are sure to have a promising second half of the season.
It’s hard out here for a baller! New York Knicks guard Andy Rautins is feeling lighter pockets because of the lockout. He moved back into his childhood Syracuse, New York home with his parents. It’s not uncommon for young adults to move back home during financial difficulties, but it’s quite unusual for Rautins, who made $200,000 last year with the Knicks, to do so. Clearly he isn’t a star point guard and only played 5 games during the 2010-2011 season, but what happened to all that money? Maybe he blew it or maybe he’s just trying to salvage what’s left until the lockout is over. The NBA lockout is making it hard financially for a lot of players. I hope some of these ballers have degrees to fall back on because it might come in handy now!
Side Note: The baller lifestyle is not promised. Be smart, save for a rainy day and don’t blow all your money making it rain at King of Diamonds! Just saying.
Not only can Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight like a beast in the ring, he can knock you out on national radio, too! Mayweather got into a heated and quite funny argument with Shade 45 radio host, Rude Jude. Immediately after Mayweather called into the show, he went H.A.M on the radio host. Mayweather accused Jude of talking reckless about him. In return, Jude accused Mayweather of ducking fights. Rude Jude and Mayweather continued to argue like two kids fighting over who gets the last piece of fried chicken! If you’re looking for a good laugh, Listen to the clip below:
Let the games begin! Shaq is dishing out more details from his autobiography “Shaq Uncut: My Story.” This time he’s going in on Orlando Magic forward, Dwight Howard. In his book, out on November 15, Shaq reveals frank details about his relationships with Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, and Dwight Howard. All three players have yet to respond to Shaq’s comments, but that might change once the book is released in its entirety.
Check out the excerpts below:
On his disappointment in Dwight Howard:
Dwight Howard is by himself. If he doesn’t get four rings, I’ll be disappointed in him. There’s no one for him to go up against. When I was playing I had [Patrick] Ewing in his prime. I had Rik Smits, Arvydas Sabonis, Alonzo Mourning, Dikembe Mutumbo. I had Vlade Divac, Kevin Duckworth. I caught some of David Robinson. [Greg] Ostertag. Guys with size. Now, I couldn’t name five centers.
Dwight Howard and I don’t really have a relationship. I don’t like people who lack originality. The whole Superman thing doesn’t work for me. … It’s kind of weird how he’s handled his career. He wants to be Superman. They’re talking about him going to L.A. when his contract is up. When I go back to the Orlando area in the offseason, they are doing all the same things for him they did for me. But that’s a mistake. He’s Dwight Howard. He’s not Shaq. Be your own man. Create your own brand.
I do feel for him sometimes. It’s all on his shoulders, just like it was all on mine, and when he doesn’t get it done he’s the one standing there trying to explain, even though he put up huge numbers. Nothing changes in the NBA. It’s not always fun being Dwight Howard, but if you call yourself The Man, well, you gotta deal with it.
Side note: Dang Shaq, it’s like that? I wonder if he talks about his boo’s Hoopz, Karrine “Superhead” Steffans, and ex-wife Shaunie O’Neal in the book, too? Just saying.
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