Spicy's Top 5 Pro-Athletes...

These are my top 5 athletes. Not in terms of skill, but in terms of looks. It's Friday, slow at work, so here goes...


5. Matt Leinart, Arizona Cardinals

I don't give a damn how much the Cardinals lose....Matt Leinart is a WINNER!! (LOL) I used to reeeealy think he was on point until I start hearing the Paris Hilton rumors. Anybody rumored to have "been with" Paris Hilton loses points automatically. He has a great smile, and is just over-all a pleasure to view.

Who is Matt Leinart?: I think that Matt Leinart was that guy in school who didn't know the name of one black girl on campus. He just doesn't seem like the type who even fraternizes with black chicks.

4. David Beckham, Soccer

He's one of my favorite white boys!! He is hot!! I can remember when I first came to the conclusion that David Beckham was the shit. It was like I saw the light or something. He is undeniably cute, his body is undeniably perfect, and I would undeniably put a hurtin' on that white boy!! I've never dated a white guy before, but shiiit...I'd marry David Beckham.
Who is David Beckham?: David Beckham reminds me of a guy who secretly likes black girls. I knew a few of those in college. They wouldn't say a word to you in class, but when you saw them drunk at a party they'd let you know how beautiful they think you are over and over again.

3. Reggie Bush, New Orleans Saints

Um...um...ummmmmmmmmm. I lust over his existence, and repent thereafter. Reggie Bush has the kinda fine that is inherited...the kind that you're born with. I'm sure that he was the sexiest baby in the nursery.

Who is Reggie Bush?: Reggie was that neighborhood kid that all of the little girls wished would feel on their booties. Every neighborhood had that little boy.

2. Allen Iverson, Denver Nuggets

It's just something about those tats and his speaking voice that makes me wanna hop on a plane to Denver for a little one-on-one (sorry, couldn't resist the little play on words, lol). I love his "it's whateva" swagger! In a world where so many guys are suspect and embracing metrosexuality, he stands out as being 100% man, IMO. He's that guy that you just wanna ride around with while smoking blunts drinking Hennessy all day with the windows down and the hardest core rap music ever blasting through the speakers!

Who is Allen Iverson?: A.I. is your boyfriend's homeboy that you never want to be left alone with cus ain't no tellin what you might do.

1. Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat

Need I say more?? Not only is D. Wade an exceptional basketball player, BUT he's exceptional to look at. He makes me happy that I can see. I'm a fan of the darker skin black guy and D. Wade is the perfect kind of black. He's not perfect looking to me and that's why I loooove him! He's beautiful, but not too beautiful. He's comes off as a nice guy, but not soft. I love to watch him play when he's all serious and intense...I usually pretend that he's looking at me and a bed is behind us (LOL).

Who Is Dwyane Wade?: D. Wade is the guy who you'd leave your husband and four kids for without thinking twice (LOL).

Not Quite "Pro"-Honorable Mention:

Al Horford, Florida Gators

Dayum...I didn't know that they made 'em like that in the D.R. He has the nicest lashes, and most wonderful eyes ever, and his smile is beautiful! I've watched his progression at Florida and he looks better every year! I like it when he flexes for me the camera! Al Horford makes me wanna move to the Dominican Republic.

Who is Al Horford?: Al Horford was the guy in college who had all the nappy headed hoes going crazy!!!

CBS Drops Imus...

As old as Don Imus is you'd think he'd know that you can't get Al and Jessee fired up! If you do, your life will be ruined. A day after MSNBC threw him the dueces, CBS is following suit and has fired him too...*smh.* I just don't know what to say about this anymore. I never thought that he should be fired though. I just have one question: Who made Al Sharpton the official voice of black people??

It's Finally Over...

All of the Duke Lacrosse players have been cleared of all charges. Looks like stipper girl lied! I was really hoping that she wasn't lying the entire time even though she was looking more and more suspect as everything went on. What I hate most is that she had all the black people rallying for her on TV and turning this into a race issue. Looks like Al Sharpton and his possee of anxious to scream discrimination negroes should be more careful of who they go to bat for. My advice to the Lacrosse players...next time hire some honest strippers. Anyway, wanna see what she looks like??? Click here.

NFL Commish to Pac Man Jones: "It is a privilege to represent the NFL, not a right!"

I hope that Pac Man Jones can get his shit together because he'll have the entire 2007 football season to do so. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended him for the season and Chris Henry (Cincinnati Bengals) for eight games. I hope that Pac-Man takes his punishment like a man and does a little growing up during his down town. See ya in '08 Adam!!

C. Vivian Speaks...

So I'm sure by now everyone has heard about Don Imus' reference to the ladies basketball team at Rutgers University as "nappy-headed hos." Of course he struck some nerves. Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Al Reynolds, Al Rocker, Al B. Sure, and everybody else who's black and first name is Al or last name is Jackson is screaming for this man job's to be taken, etc. etc. Me personally (being black), I never really get razzled dazzled when white people say stupid shit that can be deemed as a "racist" comment. What makes me mad is when they say the shit BUT turn around and apologize for it! That pisses me off. If he thinks the ladies from Rutgers' are nappy headed hos, he should stick by that opinion and not apologize! But of course he did, because it's the "right" thing to do.

ANYWAY, here's what their jazzy little coach had to say (I just love her style)...

"These young ladies before you are valedictorians, future doctors, musical prodigies. These young ladies are the best this nation has to offer and we are so very fortunate to have them at Rutgers. They are young ladies of class, distinction. They are articulate. They are gifted."

She went on to say..."but some of these hoes do have nappy heads." (just kidding!!!!!)

SHOCKER!

Kevin Durant is declaring for the NBA Draft! I'm sure no one saw that coming. I'm usually

anti-early declaration in a lot of cases but in this case, I completely agree. He has won every award imaginable in only one season at Texas, and accomplished things that players don't accompish in four years. He's said that he's gonna complete the semester at school so a few hopefuls at Texas still have a chance to get knocked up...better move quickly bitches (LOL)!

Darryl Stingley 1951-2007

I didn't know who Darryl Stingley was before I read up on him today. What I did read happened to be very interesting. Darryl Stingley was an old school receiver for the New England Patriots until he became paralyzed in an Exibition game in '78. He unexpectedly died today, still a quadriplegic, at the age of 55. As of now, no cause of death has been given.

Jack Tatum (Oakland Raiders) was the man who paralyzed him. He and Stingley NEVER reconciled after the paralyzing incident. Ironically, in 2003 Tatum lost a leg to amputation because of complications with diabetes. He now gets around either with a prosthetic leg or via wheelchair...like Stingley got around for the majority of his life. Here're a few interesting facts about the Stingley and Tatum:

• Tatum, the former Oakland Raiders safety who in the late 1970s was one of the most feared men in football, had lost his left leg below the knee in April as a result of complications from diabetes and now was suffering from an arterial blockage that might cost him the lower part of his right leg.
• Tatum wrote a book ['They Call Me Assassin'] and in it he said he went out there to hurt and maim people. Stingley was really hurt by what he said.
• After paralyzing Stingley, Tatum made the statement, "I thought it was just a good football play. I hit him with my head and shoulder. I was just trying to do my job. It's unfortunate but it happens." As unfortunate as it was, he never offered an apology or even spoke with Stingley.
• A few years ago, representatives of Tatum proposed a reconciliation with Stingley to be televised on Fox. Stingley was all for it until late Globe sportswriter Will McDonough called and told him Tatum was coming out with a new book and wanted to use the interview to boost sales.
• Stingley once said: "If he called me today, I'd answer. If he came to my house, I'd open my door to him. All I ever wanted was for him to acknowledge me as a human being. I just wanted to hear from him if he felt sorry or not. It's not like I'm unreachable. But it's not a phone call I'll be waiting for anymore." (Thirdside.org)

I don't know if it was the "macho-ism" of Tatum or if he just didn't givva damn, but that's real f**cked up! I know that he didn't owe him anything, but a "hey dawg, my bad" would've been nice. Hopefully he's sorry in his heart. Darryl Stingley sounds like he was a stand up guy. May he Rest In Peace.

Rocky Top!

(Candace Parker) ................(Nem)

If you ever attend a Tennessee basketball game, you'll probably have "Rocky Top" stuck in your head, and you'll probably be pissed. Their band plays that damn song about 476 times beginning with warm-ups and ending when everyone has cleared the arena!!! Moving on...

Pat Summitt is PAID!!! If I'm not mistaking, she's the highest paid coach in WBB and damn it she deserves it!! Her Lady Vols won the National Championship last night (against Rutgers), and this makes her seventh career title! She's been coaching at Tennessee since Martin Luther King was a baby (by the way today marks the 39th anniversary of his assassination...keep RIP Dr. Kang), and she's had successful team after team over the years. Congratulations to Pat Summitt, Candance Parker, and nem.

Why Is Allen Iverson's Step Daddy Slangin' Rocks???

A.I. must not be breaking his step-father off any money at all. That's the only way I could partially understand why this man was caught with crack with the intention to distribute. After being pulled over by the Po-Pos for a minor traffic violation, they asked to search his car after seeing an open container of alcohol and he let them. That's when they found the crack, and body in the trunk about $3,000 cash. (AOL Sports)

No Bunnies for Bush...

Damn, I wonder why Reggie Bush was banned from the Playboy Mansion...So far, no details have been given. A "conduct violation" is the only reason that's been given. When I began reading the story, I immediately thought that maybe he got too drunk and started making it rain on Hughes Hoes while pouring Moet down a Bunny butt crack. However, my theory was dispelled as I read farther and found out that the conduct violation didn't include a playmate. (AOL Sports)

I Knew It...

Congratulations to the Florida Gators for doing what I knew they'd do since everyone decided to come back to school last year. Even though GranPa Oden played his ass off, it still wasn't enough. Ohio State became Florida's most significant piece of Gator bait this season by getting chomped with a final score of 84-75, making Florida back-to-back national champions.

Hey Serena: "Win the Sony Ericsson Open Like Any Negro Would"...

Serena looked like she was on her way to a good ol fashioned ass whoopin when she caught her second wind outta no where and beat WhatsHerName Henin to win the Sony Ericsson Open Championship. I watched a majority of the match and I SO wish that I was there! NO, not because of tennis, but because of my "play-play" boyfriend D. Wade who was in attendance....and looking quite scrumptious might I add!

LeBron's New Crib...

If you're friends with LeBron James, it must be nice. It's gonna be even nicer when his new mansion which includes a studio, theater, bowling alley, casino will be finished!!! If I was one of his homeboys I'd never leave his house (LOL). His kids are very fortunate children. And if I was his 'baby mama,' he'd have to kill me to get rid of me. His new home, which will be done in 2008, is the size of a Best Buy!!

• LeBron's new home will encompass 35,440 square feet.
• It will include a recording studio, a two-lane bowling alley, a casino, a 26- by 63-foot theater, a sports bar, an aquarium and a barbershop.
• A first-floor master suite, which includes a two-story walk-in closet, is about 40 feet wide and 56 feet long.
• Outside, the west wall will feature a limestone sculpture -- a bas-relief of LeBron's head, wearing his trademark headband.

Akron Beacon Journal

Hey Serena: 'Hit the Net Like Any Negro Would'...

LOL! Some people are so ignant. A heckler was ejected from Serena Williams' match on Monday against Lucie Safarova (in which Serena won) for making at least one racist remark.

''The guy said, 'Hit the net like any Negro would,'" Williams said. ''I was shocked. I couldn't believe it. I had to do a double take. I think I hit a double fault on that point...'I shouldn't have let it bother me because growing up in Compton we had drive-bys. I guess that's what my dad prepared me for, but I'm not going to stand for it.'' (Sun Times)

I don't blame her, I would've made sure that he was ejected too. Heckling is one thing but shouting racist remarks is a different issue.

Another Rapping Ball Player...

Tony Parker is rich, seems like a good guy, has a beautiful chick, is living every Pony playing kid's dream of being in the NBA and still that isn't enough!! Please tell me the logic of Tony Parker for releasing a rap album!!! Is he doing this solely for fun or does he think he's gonna sell??!! Who wants to hear about his life in the "hood" overseas?? Who wants to hear about him "hustlin" in San Antonio on game nights?? Surely that's the extent of his "rappable" experiences. I've said it before, if you're a ballar - PLAY BALL!!! Stop poppin up in areas that are not of your expertise!! (Best Damn Sports Blog)

Heading to the A-T-L!!!

It's finally gettin' down to the nitty gritty!! The Final Four is all set now and play will begin in Atlanta on March 31.

The Final Four features:

History's oldest looking college freshman...

(Greg Oden of Ohio State)

College basketball's most passionate player...

(Joakim Noah of Florida)

A team that hasn't been to the Final Four since 1985...

(The Hoya from Georgetown University)

AND...

A player who's name makes me giggle because when said it sounds like "my bootay."

(UCLA's Luc Richard Mbah a Moute)

I'm crossing my fingers for a Gator repeat!

Damn Sheed!!!

Rasheed Wallace was suspended on Sunday for one game without pay for picking up his 18th tech! An NBA player or coach receives an automatic one-game suspension after receiving his 18th technical foul in the same season. Every other technical beyond that (20, 22, 24, etc.) results in a one-game suspension without pay. (ESPN)

I Didn't Think it Was that Serious!!!

When I heard that the guy who suits up as the North Carolina mascot was struck by a car on Friday, I thought that was really sad. However, I was thinking that he had a couple of scrapes and bruises and would be back in that costume in no time. Silly me! While visiting espn.com this morning, I was shocked to find out that doctors say there's little hope for Jason Ray as he is currently on life support. So sad. I'm hoping for a miracle.

***UPDATE***

A 21-year-old University of North Carolina student who served as a mascot for the school's basketball team died Monday, three days after he was struck by a sport-utility vehicle while walking along a highway. Jason Ray, who dressed up as UNC's ram mascot, Rameses, had been in critical condition since the accident on Route 4 on Friday afternoon. He had been in New Jersey for the men's NCAA Tournament game between North Carolina and Southern California at Continental Airlines Arena.

According to police, Ray left his hotel to go to a nearby convenience store Friday afternoon, and was walking back along Route 4 when he was struck from behind by an SUV. The driver stopped immediately to call 911. No charges have been filed.

Ray was scheduled to graduate in May with a major in business administration and a minor in religion.

Gilbert Arenas Owes Somebody $10...

Gilbert Arenas made a friendly little $10 bet with two fans that he'd make the game winning shot against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Not only did he not make the game winning shot and lose the bet, but he pissed the NBA off in the process. Lucky for him, he dodged one of those hefty NBA fines and got by with just a warning. He promises to never do it again.

Ron Artest Wants to Retire??

Ron Artest must really be going though a lot because he's talking about calling it quits after the season is over. Supposedly, he has told several teammates that after the Kings play their last game, he's gonna retire. If he does leave, he'd be walking away from a contract that pays him two more seasons at 7.4 million dollars each!!! Ron Artest is only 27 years old (for some reason I thought he was older)...what is he gonna do if he retires now?!?! I hope he's not tryna continue pursing that rap dream of his. Maybe he'll change his mind.

I Love These Two!!

Shaq and Shaunie O'Neal at his 35th Birthday Celebration at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood.
(Juicy-News)

REGGIE!!! BACK AWAY FROM THE HOE!!

Don't Do It Reggie!!!...if you haven't already. There's Reg and Kim Kardashian at the Mercedez Benz fashion show in LA. In case you don't know who she is, she's the daughter of the late Robert Kardashian (who worked on O.J.'s case back in the day), good friend of Paris Hilton (which should give you a few hints), and has been linked to Nick Cannon, Marques Houston, and Ray-J (to name a few). She even stars in her very own movie with Ray-J that came out this week!! Check it out. **NSFW**

Kobe's Mad As Hell!!!....hee hee

Apparently everybody is talking about little Kevin Durant. Recently Boston, Charlotte and Golden State have been handed down some pretty hefty (yes, I said hefty) fines for even making comments about the Texas Freshman Phenom. The Dallas Morning News ran a story saying that Jelly Bean's baby boy called Durant on behalf on Nike. Supposedly Kobe called him and said "you won't lose your Nike endorsement if you get accused of rape." LOL. Seriously, the story said something about Kobe calling him to discuss a multi-million dollar endorsement and blah, blah, blah (read the story if you want to know the "exactuals"). Kobe's pissed AND he released this statment, "Hell to the naw!"

Ahhhh Damn!!!!

OUR boy Cholly V. is out for the rest of the season. He developed recurrent right shoulder pain and it will require arthroscopic surgery. I really like this guy so I hope he has a speedy recovery and bounces back to full speed!

QUOTE OF THE DAY...

"Your honor, I don't believe I'm a man who belongs in jail"

Those are the words of Chicago Bear Tank Johnson before he was sentenced to 120 days (4 months) in jail on Thursday for violating probation in a 2005 gun case. He also has to pay a $2500 fine. The judge who ruled in this case obviously doesn't givva damn about his celebrity (not saying that's a bad thing). Big Tank pleaded w/him before the trial to avoid jail time and all the judge could say was, "Just because he's a professional football player and plays for the Chicago Bears, doesn't put him above the law." SO TRUE. There's a lesson to be learned from this....stay outta trouble!!

Message to the Chirens from Scot Pollard: "Do Drugs!"

Some people's attempts at being funny are terrible. Scot Pollard of the Cleveland Cavaliers claims that it was a "bad joke" when he looked into the camera during a recent game (in which he was inactive) and said, "Hey kids, do drugs." I do agree that the world is overly sensitive and some things that are actually hilarious, will get chopped down and dissected as being offensive. That comment to me was neither funny nor offensive...it was just plain stupid.

The Duke Basketball Team...

...can make Spring Break plans because their post season play was ended yesterday thanks to Virginia Commonweatlh. I don't think that I can ever rememeber Duke losing so early in the tournament. That's probably because they haven't lost in the first round since 1996! VCU is not only happy because they beat the Almighty Blue Devils, but I'm sure that not winning a tournament game since 1985 factors into their happiness. After the game, coach K was spotted walking briskly to the locker room with a "what the hell just happened" look on his face. Either way, it was a hell of game AND being that this is VCU's head coach's first year there, I'm sure that he's a little happy himself.

VCU 79/Duke 77

Being Gay Pays...

Before opening the closet door and taking a few steps out, a lot of people didn't know who the hell John Ameachi was. After the closet exit, there aren't many people who don't know who he is. I think it's safe to say that before announcing his gayness, he wouldn't have his brand new endorsement deal with HeadBlade (a brand of head-shaving razors).

"John Amaechi is the newest face of the brand because he embodies many of the qualities representative of a HeadBlader," HeadBlade chief executive Todd Greene said. "He is a man comfortable in his own skin and he's not afraid to go against the grain." (ESPN)

Not only is he "comfortable in his own skin" but he's also comfortable in another man's ass, LOL. I wonder how many homophobic users of HeadBlade are gonna switch brands...

Who's Tat is That??

I've been gone away from my computer for a while living in laptop world. I'm not the biggest fan of doing a lot on laptops. I don't know why, but I prefer my PC. Now that we're re-connected, I don't know what to do!! I thought about blogging a lotta shit, but there's not really much goin on. So that's where the "who's tat is that" idea came from...boredom mixed with the excitement of being with my PC again!!

These are a few pics of our tatted NBA pals.

Kobe Throwin' Bows...

Kobe better chill out with the hard fouls cus he could possibly get suspended AGAIN...for the same shit!!

An elbow thrown at the Sixers’ Kyle Korver by the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant in the final moments of the first half of Friday night’s game is “being looked at” by league officials, an NBA source indicated. Bryant was coming off a one-game suspension for a blow to the face of Minnesota guard Marko Jaric and had served an earlier one-game suspension for a similar incident with San Antonio guard Manu Ginobli. In an Associated Press report from Indianapolis Saturday night, Korver said, “I didn’t think it was that big a deal. I thought it was an offensive foul. After I saw it on replay, it looked a lot worse than I thought it was during the game. It all happens fast. It’s no big deal. It’s just part of
the game.” Hooped Up

It's Not Fair...

Isiah Thomas, AKA The Human California Raisin, gets to remain in New York as both coach and president of the Knicks. Thomas has shown enough "evident progress" to earn a multiyear contract extension. Some shady business is goin on in New York. I'm still confused as to why Larry Brown was fired. It just doesn't seem fair to me that Larry Brown wasn't given much of a chance, but this guy gets to hang around.

Oh yeah, I know that Cali Raisin comment may have seemed random but since I was a kid I ALWAYS thought that Isiah Thomas looked like a California Raisin.

It's Tournament Time!!

It's March Madness (whoo-hoo)!!! I don't really get into the whole bracket predicting thing anymore. After last year I completely gave it up. Who would have thought that things would have turned out the way they did in '06? Just in case you don't have a bracket for some reason, I got you! (Printable Bracket)

Carmelo Anthony is a Daddy!

Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony became a father Wednesday afternoon when his fiancee, actress La La Vazquez, gave birth to a son, Kiyan. Kiyan (pronounced kai-ann) weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Anthony stayed in Denver and will not play against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. (HoopedUp)

Did they refer to La La as an actress??

Ya'll May Not Givva Damn, but I Do...

I have this little innocent fascination with LSU's women's head basketball coach Pokey Chatman...actually she's now the former head coach. Today she resigned which came as a shock to EVERYBODY, and she's not even elaborating. If you keep up with LSU women's basketball you'd know that she's been nothing short of successful while the head coach, and had what seemed to be a big future with the Lady Tigers. That's why everyone was soooo shocked when she decided to throw Baton Rouge the deuces. I wish her the best.

I Stalked Sheryl!!

I was at the SEC Women's Tournament on Thursday in Duluth, Georgia kinda bored. Then all of a sudden, I noticed a familiar face in front of me. Low and behold, it was Sheryl Swoops!! All I had was my phone so I got a quick picture of her standing up. I felt like such a stalker, LOL. Later on, I got the balls to ask her to take a picture with me and she did!! I'm sure it was a lovely photograph, but unfortunately I never saw it. The person taking the picture accidently erased it in an effort to save it :~(

Ron Artest Hits Girls...

Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest slapped a woman's face and grabbed her repeatedly, causing visible injuries, according to a sheriff's report made public Tuesday. Artest was arrested Monday after a woman inside his home in a Sacramento suburb called 911 and said she had been assaulted. In a portion of the 911 tape released by authorities, the woman described injuries to her hand and leg. "Victim sustained visible trauma after being repeatedly grabbed by Artest and pushed to the floor," said the Placer County Sheriff's Department report. "Artest then slapped victim's face [and] by use of force prevented victim from leaving." Artest was arrested Monday on suspicion of domestic violence and using force or violence to prevent his victim from reporting a crime. He was released from custody after posting a $50,000 bond and is awaiting a March 22 arraignment. (continue)

DAMN!!!!!!!!

A charter bus carrying a college baseball team from Ohio plunged off an interstate ramp early Friday and slammed into the highway below, killing six people, injuring 29 and scattering sports equipment across the road, authorities said. Four students, the bus driver and the bus driver's wife were killed, said police Maj. Calvin Moss. At least three people were listed in critical condition. The bus, carrying the team from Bluffton University, a Mennonite-affiliated school south of Toledo, toppled off the Northside Drive bridge on Interstate 75 in clear, pre-dawn weather, police spokesman Joe Cobb said...(continue)