Archive for June, 2011

Some Los Angeles Dodgers Employee Checks Bounce

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

On Tuesday the Los Angeles Dodgers got approval Tuesday to enter into a $150 million bankruptcy financing arrangement to keep the team from failing to make its payroll. Unfortunately, some employees were not spared from money problems. On Thursday a Dodgers spokesman confirmed that the paychecks of some part-time staffers bounced. ...

Tito Ortiz Done After UFC 132?

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

Most people would probably tell you that Tito Ortiz's career was over sometime in 2006, but he's managed to find spots on several UFC cards since then. But, in the midst of a five-fight winless streak headed into UFC 132 this weekend, it looks like former UFC light heavyweight champion ...

Terrell Owens Accused Of Refusing To Pay Child Support

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

It seems like we've covered a lot of legal issues over the past few days, and here comes another. The mother of one of Terrell Owens' children says the former All-Pro receiver has refused to pay the full $5,000 a month in child support he owes. Melanie Paige Smith filed papers ...

The SEC Has Some Ideas For The NCAA

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

The SEC submitted its suggestions for changes to NCAA rules regarding recruiting athletes. And surprise, surprise, the SEC's representatives want to make their own jobs easier. While I'm definitely not here to defend the NCAA's byzantine policies regarding everything, it's still pretty funny that there aren't a whole lot of ...

Jay Mariotti To Stand Trial For Stalking, Assault Charges

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Tuesday, a judge ruled former ESPN commentator Jay Mariotti will stand trial on charges he stalked, injured and assaulted his ex-girlfriend. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mark Windham ruled there was sufficient evidence for Mariotti to be tried on one felony count each of stalking, corporal injury to a spouse or ...