Saturday, July 4, 2009
Former NFL Player Steve McNair Shot And Killed
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)—Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair(notes) and a woman were found shot to death Saturday afternoon inside a condominium in downtown Nashville, police said.
Police spokesman Don Aaron said authorities were still investigating the shootings and that no suspects were in custody.
“I don’t have any answers for you now as to what’s happened, who’s responsible,” Aaron said.
Aaron said the 36-year-old McNair died of a gunshot wound to the head. He said police tentatively identified the woman, but did not release her name.
“There are persons who were around the complex today, visitors, who have been taken to headquarters for questioning, just to see what they know, what they may have seen,” he said.
Aaron said officers went to the scene after receiving a call about injured persons inside the condo.
“When police officers arrived in response to that call, they found two individuals who had been shot to death inside the residence,” he said.
The condominium is one that McNair was known to frequent, but police spokeswoman Kristin Mumford said she didn’t know if he was the owner.
McNair played 13 seasons in the NFL and led the Titans within a yard of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl, which they lost 23-16 to the St. Louis Rams. He also played for the Baltimore Ravens before retiring in April 2008.
“We don’t know the details, but it is a terrible tragedy and our hearts go out to the families involved,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement.
“We are saddened and shocked to hear the news of Steve McNair’s passing today,” Titans owner Bud Adams said in a statement. “He was one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans. He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl.”
About 50 people crowded just beyond police tape outside the complex in the upscale Rutledge Hill neighborhood, some wearing Titans hats. The condominium is located within walking distance of an area filled with restaurants and nightspots, a few blocks from the Cumberland River and within view of the Titans’ stadium.
McNair began his career in 1995 with the Houston Oilers, who eventually became the Titans, and finished with 31,304 yards passing and 174 touchdowns. McNair played with pain for several years, and the injuries ultimately forced him to retire.
McNair’s most noted drive was the final one of the 2000 Super Bowl. He drove the Titans 87 yards in the final minute, 48 seconds, only to come up a yard short of the tying touchdown. Kevin Dyson caught his 9-yard pass, but was tackled at the 1-yard line by the Rams’ Mike Jones(notes).
McNair accounted for all of Tennessee’s yards in that drive, throwing for 48 yards and rushing for 14. The rest of the yardage came on penalties against the Rams. Before that, he brought the Titans back from a 16-0 deficit to tie the game.
“The people who didn’t know Steve McNair before will know him now,” Tennessee tight end Frank Wycheck said after the game. “Did you see that desire? Did you see that heart?”
During a five-game stretch at the end of the 2002 season, McNair was so bruised he couldn’t practice. But he started all five games and won them, leading the Titans to an 11-5 finish and a berth in the AFC championship game for the second time in four seasons.
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McNair played all 16 games in 2006, his first season in Baltimore, and guided the Ravens to a 13-3 record. But he injured his groin during the season opener last season and never regained the form that enabled him to earn a berth in four Pro Bowls.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of today’s tragic news regarding the death of Steve McNair. He was a player who I admired a great deal,” said New England Patriots senior football adviser Floyd Reese, who was GM of the Titans when McNair played there. “He was a tremendous leader and an absolute warrior. He felt like it was his responsibility to lead by working hard every day, no matter what.
“I don’t think there was a player who played with him or against him that didn’t look up to him and respect him,” Reese said. “My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, his friends and the many teammates who loved and admired him.”
Titans coach Jeff Fisher was out of the country, taking part in the first NFL-USO coaches tour to Iraq.
AP Sports Writer Teresa Walker and Associated Press Writer Randall Paul Dickerson contributed to this report.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Another Maury Day in Celeb World
This may come as a surprise to some, it shocked the hell out of me when I heard, but based on DNA testing, Michael Jackson's three children are not his. Let's just say that the king of pop adopted these three precious children. Alas, Us magazine has revealed that Michael Jackson’s dermatologist is in fact the biological father of Jackson’s three kids. Whats even more shocking is that TMZ reported that Debbie Rowe isn’t the biological mother of the children. However, her lawyer has since released a statement denying such claims. Call me naive, but I knew something was up with this whole Michael is the father deal. I mean even though Mike's skin color was whitier than a pair of my sunday panties, I knew that they should have at least some resemblance of the Jacksons. Oh well it's just another day in the life of Celebs.
I just hope nothing else shocking is revealed.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
It's Over Now
Okay ya'll. The BET Awards is over. The Awards show was excellent. The best hip/hip award went to lil weezy, best collabo went to jamie Foxx and T pain, Best male athelete went to Lebron. Martin and Jamie Foxx has a movie coming out called Shank Robbers. That sh*t looks like it's gonna be hilarious. Leave it to those two fools and we all will be sp**sing on ourselves. Monique has a talk show coming this fall and Neffie and Frankie also has their own show coming out. Best actress went to Taraji P. Henson. Neyo did what ms. Keys did last year and paid tribute to past R&B groups. Guy's performance was wack except their dancing. Kieth Sweat's entire performance was wack. BBD's performance was the best of all the performers. Neyo performed a Michael Jackson song and had me about to ball like a baby. Ne-Yo you are the man. Ciara and Beyonce's performance was also great as well as Keyshia Cole and Monica's Trust performance. Keri Hilson won Best new artist and it was well deserved. There were a few artist that had excellent albums and did not get much air play, video play, or any recognition at all. J Holiday is one of them. His round 2 album is awesome. His album is right under Neyo's year of the gentleman.
Age Ain't Nothing But A Number
Age aint nothing but a number when it comes to Russell Simmons. The 51-year-old rap mogul, who was just dating 23-year-old grapefruit heiress/swimsuit model Julie Henderson has now moved on to a new arm piece: His new 29-year-old French model Noemie Lenoir (you may recognize her from the pages of Victoria’s Secret catalouges and several Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues). Lenoir is recently divorced from soccer player Claude Makelele; the two have a 4-year-old son (I can already smell a Brady Bunch-style MTV reality show if her tryst with Uncle Russie actually lasts longer than a month). The new couple was caught locking lips for all the world (and paparazzi) to see, outside of Mr. West nightclub in New York last week, verifying the previous rumors that they were an item. Let's be honest, do any of us believe he will find another better than Kimora. This woman took Baby phat to a level that Russell himself probably didnt expect. She wasn't just another pretty face, she was a force recken to be messed with. She not only has dough falling out of Russell's pockets, she has dough coming out of hers too. Keep looking though Russ, you may find something close.
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