Banged Up -- NY Giants Star Shoots Himself
Published
|
Updated
He's shot himself in the foot all season, and now it appears NY Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress shot himself in the leg last night -- with an actual firearm!
It all went down in a Manhattan nightclub called The Latin Quarter -- details of the incident are sketchy and so far a police report has not been filed.
Burress' leg injury is being reported as "non-life threatening" and he reportedly left the hospital some time this morning.
It's been a hell of a year for Plax, who was fined heavily earlier this season for ditching a team meeting.
UPDATE: We're told the police are currently at the nightclub investigating the incident.
The Giants have issued the following statement:
"We are aware of the fact that Plaxico was involved in an apparent accidental shooting last night. We have been in contact with Plaxico since shortly after the incident. Plaxico suffered a wound to his right thigh. Obviously, our primary concern is for Plaxico's health and well-being, and given the circumstances, we are relieved to say he was released from a New York City hospital at approximately 2 p.m. today. We have been in touch with NFL Security on this matter. At this point, we are attempting to gather all the facts surrounding this incident. This incident could become a matter for law enforcement officials, and because of that, we have no comment on any of the details."
Barkley to LeBron: You're Too Cavalier
Published
|
Updated
It's a clash of the titan egos as Lebron James looks forward to putting some serious money where Charles Barkley's mouth is.
The Cleveland Cavalier is calling Charles Barkley "stupid," firing back at remarks that Charles Barkley recently made saying James needs to "shut the hell up" because he isn't showing respect for Cleveland fans and his teammates by discussing a possible free agency following the 2010 season.
But hey -- with the Knicks clearing up some salary-cap space in anticipation of the 2010 free-agent status, it's easy to see how Barkley's sideline advice might fall on deaf ears.
See Also
Ochocinco Saves Dinero
Published
|
Updated
Even super-rich NFL loudmouth Chad Ochocinco is counting his pesos these days.
The Bengals wide receiver started his Black Friday at 5:25 AM in a Best Buy in Florence, KY -- picking up Rock Band 2, a stereo, and a Cuisinart four-slice toaster.
Dude's gotta keep himself busy -- it's not like he's got the playoffs to worry about.
Who Michael Phelps Took Home to Mama
Published
|
Updated
Hey mom, I'd like you to meet my Las Vegas cocktail waitress girlfriend, Caroline Pal.
Taking a page from the George Clooney Dating Handbook, Phelps reportedly brought Pal back to Baltimore to spend Thanksgiving with his fam.
Whatever happened to Sarah Larson, anyway? Weird coincidence: She worked at Moon nightclub in the Palms, too.
Iron Mike Plows Through Iron Gate
Published
|
Updated
If Mike Tyson is coming to visit you for the holidays, make sure you leave the door unlocked.
The out-of-control boxer was waiting to enter a gated community in Las Vegas Thanksgiving morning when he became frustrated with how slow the gate was taking to open -- so, according to KTNV, he rammed his Black Escalade into the gate until it fell down. Tyson smash!
But Las Vegas Metro Police say the destruction was a total accident. They issued a sobriety test on the scene, which Tyson passed. After Tyson destroyed the structure, he was ticketed. Get this -- cops actually allowed him back inside the private community to finish his visit.
Phelps Does Stuffing with New Pal
Published
|
Updated
Michael Phelps has moved on up from beauty queens ... to cocktail waitresses.
Golden boy did a kick-turn on Miss Cali wannabe Nicole Johnson and got himself a Vegas drink-slinger called Caroline Pal, who works at the Palms. And it got serious pretty quick: Pal just spent Turkey Day with the Phelps fam in Maryland, according to People.
Phelps has been spending most of his time in LV trying to get into the World Series of Poker.
Al Michaels Dates Himself
Published
|
Updated
Anyone who was born after 1950 might have a hard time understanding what Al Michaels is talking about here -- because who uses words like "paddy wagon" and "hoosegow" anymore?
Oh right, us.
See Also
A-Rod's Blonde Contrition Tour
Published
|
Updated
After hitching a ride back to Miami with Madonna, A-Rod played family man with his ex-wife and kids last night on their home turf.
It's unclear whether Alex will be spending Thanksgiving with them or if he'll be too busy stuffing having stuffing with Madge.
See Also
So Hot ... Want to Touch the Hineys
Published
|
Updated
Adam Sandler was clearly captivated by last night's Lakers, er, game.
It's all about having a seat near the action.
See Also
NFL Star Urlacher's Kid -- Diaper Dandy
Published
|
Updated
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher is dressing his son in pink Cinderella diapers and painting his toenails blue, the boy's mother is charging.
Urlacher and baby mama Tyna Robertson are fighting in court over custody of 3-year-old Kennedy, and Tyna says she'll allow visitation for Brian as long as he and his current GF stop "confusing" him. According to the Joliet Herald-News, Robertson told reporters after court the kid "pulls down his pants and says, 'Mommy look how pretty they are,'" referring to his diapers.
Urlacher's lawyer denies the claim.
Vick -- Smirkin' Like a Guilty Dog
Published
|
Updated
Michael Vick just pleaded guilty to a dogfighting charge in Virginia -- and he's still smilin'.
Vick's three-year sentence on state charges will be suspended. He may be able to get an early release from his Federal sentence -- still unresolved.
BTW -- for a guy who's been locked up for the last 11 months, Vick looks pretty damn fresh and clean.
Vick Knows Death, Not Taxes
Published
|
Updated
And Michael Vick thinks he can bully any pit bull he wants? Well, Michael, meet the Internal Revenue Service.
The IRS is going after Michael Vick for failing to file his 2007 tax return. Even though Vick filed for bankruptcy, he must still file a return. According to the taxman, Vick owes $1.2 mil.
Previously released docs showed Vick blew through $17 mil in two years.
Chuck Liddell: The Iceman Falleth
Published
|
Updated
Former UFC champ Chuck Liddell has finally met his match ... paddle surfing!
The 38-year-old face-pounder wiped out while trying to beat up some waves in Hawaii this weekend.
By the way, looks like Chucky's gone up a class or two from light heavyweight.
See Also
Vick Could Get Sprung from the Hoosegow
Published
|
Updated
Michael Vick is all set to plead guilty to state dogfighting charges tomorrow. The upshot -- he could get himself out of prison and into a halfway house.
Vick has already put his autograph on a plea deal to settle state dogfighting charge by accepting a three-year suspended prison sentence and a $2,500 fine. He's in Virginia now to enter that plea.
Resolving the state case will make him eligible to leave federal prison early and spend the last six months of his sentence in a halfway house.
Kobe Takes Wife To Watch Skanks in Lingerie
Published
|
Updated
Still using the powers of one $4 million dollar purple diamond, Kobe Bryant managed to convince his wife to go to a burlesque show last night starring the biggest starf**ker on the planet -- the newly single Paris Hilton.
We're gonna guess Vanessa didn't let him out of her sight inside the Viper Room -- although when you're so big that you have to duck to get through the door, it's hard to get lost.
Phelps -- What Brown Can Do for Him
Published
|
Updated
Michael Phelps has been a frequent guest at the Palms in Las Vegas, and not just for the poker. So to speak.
The gold-medalist has been spending plenty of time "in the company of a fetching brunette" who works at the Palms, reports the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He's definitely been playing lots of cards, preparing to enter the World Series of Poker next year.
In case this sounds familiar, George Clooney met his ex-GF Sarah Larson when she was waitressing at the Palms. And Phelps has publicly dated beauty queen Nicole Johnson.