I fight because it's my job, not because I like it.: Georges Laraque writes his final blog of TSN.ca on hickey fighting. It's a fantastic read with some interesting insight on the world of hockey fights.

posted by Punkrockrat to hockey at 10:21 PM - 21 comments

Athens isn't done yet.: Same link, same city, same venues, different athletes, different games. The 12th Paralympic Games quietly opened today.

posted by Punkrockrat to other at 03:25 PM - 8 comments

What?!? Allen Iverson, in a positive light?: With all the (bad) press he gets, it's quite interesting to read an article like this. Love em or hate em, I think I'll give him some props. I enjoyed this article.

posted by Punkrockrat to other at 11:34 PM - 12 comments

A Purse without a Fight: In 1998, Roy Jones Jr. considered jumping to the heavyweight division, so the WBC vacated his Light Heavyweight title. Graciano Rocchigiani won the vacated title in a split decision against Michael Nunn. Meanwhile, Roy Jones Jr. decides to stay a light heavyweight, so the WBC takes Rocchigiani's title and gives it back to Jones Jr. Rocchigiani sues the WBC, saying he was cheated of his title. The result? A $30 Million payday for Rocchigiani via a fight in the courtroom, and not the ring.

posted by Punkrockrat to boxing at 05:28 PM - 0 comments

Save the Chiefs!: A campaign to save the Johnstown Chiefs, the Pennsylvania hockey team sensationalized 25 years ago in the movie Slap Shot, has been launched by former NHL general manager Neil Smith. A city with rich hockey history, which most people only know as the Charlestown Chiefs, is in need of help!

posted by Punkrockrat to hockey at 08:26 PM - 1 comment