Mr. Factoid's Sports World is a semi-daily sports blog dedicated to bringing sports lovers together to discuss all things sports. The site will feature updated news, stories, videos, ladies, and opinions. Plus, we have up-to-date betting lines available for our risk takers out there. Around here, I call it like I see it, whether anyone likes it or not. If you want to discuss a topic, and it hasn't been covered, shoot me an email(easports8009@gmail.com), and I will find time to post about it.
6.30.2009
Fresh Foot Work
Move Over Billy Hoyle...White Men Can Jump
The Original Mike & Mike
Bonus:
Shaq Going Over The Edge
Jennings Disses Knicks
Classic Video: Hal McRae Flips Out w/KC in 1993
Video: The O'Bannons are Still Alive
The O'Bannon's story like so many others before and after them is a tale of outstanding collegiate careers not translating into pro success. Does anyone remember their teammate Toby Bailey? He carried that squad as a freshman. He fell off the radar too!
Years later the two seem comfortable talking about where they are now, and even about Lil Wayne! Anyway, jerseychaser tracked the two down for a quick interview. Check it out!
6.29.2009
U.S.A. Soccer Releases Tribute Michael Jackson Jersey
Video: Lance Armstrong Nike Commercial Unite and Inspire(Cancer Fight Campaign)
Lance Armstrong's LIVESTRONG.COM marks it's one year anniversary today, June 29th. The Lance Armstrong Foundation and the LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Campaign provide content and tools for those in need daily.
Nike and Armstrong, along with countless other sponsors have faithfully stepped up to provide funds and resources for the fight against cancer across the globe.
I think his most recent Nike commercial is inspirational, and demonstrates how powerful the human spirit can be. I really love the song too!
Video: Michael Jordan-Six Rings Jordan Brand Commercial
Rivera Hits 500 Save Mark

Rivera admitted that the RBI "meant more to him than the save".
“But don’t get me wrong, this is definitely special, being the second guy who does that in the history of baseball; it’s kind of special,” Rivera said. “But I’m a team player. My team fought hard today to give me that opportunity to be there. I tried to do my job. Really, all the 500 saves belong to my teammates.”
Candy of the Day
WWE The Bash Results
Blue Devils Lose Talented Young Guard

Video: Bobby Lashley vs. Bob Sapp at Ultimate Chaos
Sapp had experience on his side coming into the bout, and many "experts" believed that that would be the key to him defeating the former WWE star. Sapp's been fighting in the far east for years, mostly in Pride and K-1 competition. Bobby Lashley of course is still a relative newcomer to the scene, but has garnered tons of attention from fans worldwide based on his wrestling background.
The fight didn't last very long, as Lashley was able to take Sapp down within the first few moments of the bout. The rest was ground and pound history. Lashley improved his MMA record to 4-0, and will now look for bigger and better fights in the future. For Sapp, the loss was disappointing and leaves his career up in the air.
6.28.2009
6.27.2009
Dana White Speaks on Sep. 19 UFC 103 vs Mayweather/Marquez
Fight fans will need to make a choice on September 19th. Will you invest your money in boxing or MMA? Will you choose UFC 103 or Floyd Mayweather Jr. versus Juan Manuel Marquez? Dana White weighs in for your listening pleasure. Check it out!
6.26.2009
Video: UFC's St.Pierre and Alves Poolside w/Some Honeys
UFC 100 is just a couple of weeks away. The welterweight championship of the world is up for grabs and as the fighters gear up for the battle, they took a little time out to shoot a UFC Magazine promo. The girls poolside seemed to enjoy having two of the best MMA fighters in the world up close and personal. Check it out!
Shaq will Battle Manley for Trick Shot Supremacy and $1,000 Cash
It looks like Shaq, yes the "Big Aristotle", will be looking to challenge Manley in a game of H-O-R-S_E later this summer, likely in July. The most recent update has it set for next week. The winner will walk away with a cool $1,000.
Litteer and Manley sent me the link for the latest video, so check that out, and stay tuned for details about the matchup.
R.I.P. Michael Jackson
6.25.2009
Video: Fallon vs Woods
The two played two and a half holes before Woods conceded to Fallon.
"I just got absolutely schooled in my own game," Woods said after the showdown at Times Square. "I certainly want a rematch."
Fallon was a gracious victor as expected. Check it out!
Old School Videos: Shaq as a Youth
The Diesel was thinner back in 1989 and Dicky V had more hair!
Shaquille O'Neal was the #1 pick way back in 1992, and the big man was a show stopper back then for sure. Coming out of LSU, Shaq was well on his way to establishing himself as a dominant force on and off the basketball court. That Orlando Magic hat was a little small though! Craig Sager had a normal suit and commissioner David Stern looks so much younger. How times have changed.
Video: Truly Incredible Trick Shots
Some of these shots are just to good to be true, but no matter how you slice it, dude makes some crazy buckets. From what I understand this guy has called out the Cavaliers newest addition, Shaquille O'Neal to battle one-on-one for trick shot supremacy. No comment from the "Big Bandwagon" at this point!
Video: Jimmy Kimmel's Security Guard Attempts Trick Shot
By now just about everyone has witnessed the incredible trick shot that eighth grader Aaron Shutway made a few days back. Jimmy Kimmel decided to put his security guard up to the task of making the same shot as Aaron in 30 attempts. I couldn't stop laughing as Guillermo makes an ass of himself shot after shot! There is no end to the jokes that you can make about this clip. Check it out. Viewer discretion is advised!
Video: Blake Griffin vs Subway's Jared
With the NBA draft just hours away the anticipation is building for all the potential picks involved. Blake Griffin and the subway spokesman Jared Fogle played a game of S-U-B-W-A-Y on Tuesday, or H-O-R-S-E in hoops lingo. Looks like Jared has a bit of a jump shot and may have taken a game or two from Blake, but in the end Griffin will be racking in big dollars, while Jared pumps cold cut trios and $5 footlongs. All this Subway talk is making me kinda hungry. Anyway, check the video.
6.24.2009
Fresh Foot Work

Nike has updated their classic the Nike Blazer for the summer. The edition called the "Nike Blazer 2K9," hits stores next month & are probally some of the tighest kicks coming out this year. I can't wait until they release more colorways, but these are def keeping my eye for now.

Hull Going 2 To Hall

Former St. Louis Blue, Brett Hull leads the pack for the 2009 Hockey Hall of Fame. During his 19 year career, Hull ranks 3rd all time for most goals scored with 741. He won two Stanley Cups during his career with the first with the Dallas Stars & second with the Detroit Red Wings. Joining Hull in the Fame this year are Steve Yzerman, Brian Leetch, & Luc Robitialle.
Hidden Gems Of The 2009 NBA Draft
6.23.2009
Fresh Foot Work (Kanye West Teams Up with Louis Vuitton)




Video: The Superstars Debut is Tonight (6-23)
The comeback of The Superstars is tonight on ABC. Here is a clip of the cast of characters, plus a sneak peak at the kayak portion of the competition. Check it out!
Video: Blake Griffin's Training Program
I really thought the guy concealing his identity was some former mob figure, but it turns out it's just Blake Griffin's trainer. This is an inside look at Blake Griffin's ridiculous workout routine with mysterious trainer Frank Matrisciano. Griffin is the projected #1 overall pick in Thursday's NBA draft, and will likely end up in Clipper land. I sure hope that they(Clippers) don't screw up this kids career. L.A. doesn't have a great track record with top draft picks. Anyone remember Michael Olowokandi?
6.22.2009
Video: Blake Griffin on ESPN
Blake Griffin stopped by the ESPN studios to talk about the upcoming NBA draft, his pre-draft training, his brother, and what it's like being the projected #1 overall pick. Check it out!
Fresh Foot Work


Video: Eighth Grader Makes Unbelievable Shot
The trick shot game just had its bar raised by an eighth grader from Ohio. Aaron Shutway is a middle school student at Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle in Ohio. The shot is flat out ridiculous! Check it out!
Video: Gina Carano Choke Out on Sports Science
Last week we posted a video of Cris Cyborg choking out a reporter who visited her training camp. She easily put dude to sleep in just a few quick seconds.
Cyborg's upcoming opponent, and the face of women's MMA, Gina Carano also put on a display off tapout quality on the show "Sports Science". Carano is so hot I would let her choke me out anytime! I found the video over at Cagewriter.
Video: Fans Duke it Out at Yankee v Marlins Game
A couple of fans had a scuffle at the Yankees versus Marlins game yesterday. I found the video over at Big League Stew . We're not sure what started the whole altercation, but it certainly could have been avoided with the use of good common sense.
Reminder-Fight Now Drops 6/25
A Look Back-Not A Game
Bonus:
Candy of the Day
2009 NBA Draft Preview
LaRussa Wins His 2500th
6.21.2009
Happy Fathers Day
6.20.2009
Jim Brown Should Shut Up....Like Yesterday!

In an interview scheduled to air this Tuesday on Real Sports with Bryant Gumble, Brown points out golf mega-star Tiger Woods as an athlete who's lack of work for social change dissapoints him.
"You know what's so interesting about Tiger to me?" Brown said. "He is a killer, he will run over you, he will kick your ass. But as an individual for social change? Terrible. Terrible. Because he can get away with teaching kids to play golf, and that's his contribution. In the real world, I can't teach kids to play golf and that's my contribution, if I've got that kind of power."
Video: Affliction's Fedor Emelianenko on Josh Barnett ("He's Dangerous)
Fedor Emelianenko and his good buddy Josh Barnett will square off on August 1st in one of the most anticipated MMA events in history. The Affliction stars will do battle at heavyweight and it should be a great battle of will and skill. The two are friends outside the octagon, which makes the fight even more interesting. Check the video with Fedor.
6.19.2009
Video: Dwight Howard & His Personal Puppet
Dwight Howard obviously wasn't happy that he wasn't included in the Nike puppet ads, so the Defensive Player of The Year had his own puppet hold a press conference to discuss Dwight losing in the finals. Howard has great personality, and this certainly proves that point. Check it out!
Video: MMA's Top Ladies to Square Off August 15th
The mixed martial arts world has been waiting patiently for quite sometime, as the two best female competitors to ever step into the octagon prepare to battle each other for MMA supremacy. Gina Carano and Cris Cyborg Santos will face off on August 15, live on Showtime. It will be the first time that a female MMA fight will be the headlining event. This is just the preview video for what should be an outstanding contest later this summer.
Old School Video: Larry Johnson as Grandmama
Larry Johnson had some great ads way back when! I'm glad that Converse wasn't scared to take a chance on a gold tooth rocking, rim bashing, young star, who just happened to have a flair for the physically absurd!
UFL Draft Good For Football

Bryant, along with players like Adam Archuletta and Chris Perry will be looking to prove that NFL teams have passed up on them for the wrong reasons, and that they still have what it takes to compete at the highest level.
6.18.2009
Lamar Odom Presents: Crown Royal XR


“Winning a championship is every athlete’s dream, but many never get this rare experience. I am fortunate to play with some of the most amazing teammates in the game and to mark the moment, I wanted to give them each a special embroidered bag and a bottle of Crown Royal XR.”
Chris Berman on Walk of Fame
Jennifer Hudson's Fiance is a Pro Wrestler?
Jennifer Hudson, of American Idle and Dream Girls fame has a fiance that is a pro wrestler. It was news to me, but here is some video footage of Dawson Alexander in his first match in FCW. For those who aren't in the pro wrestling loop, the FCW is the equivalent to the WWE's farm system.
6.17.2009
Stallworth Gets Off Easy....

Candy of the Day
Tests Show Sosa Juiced In 03
OJ Chase...15 Years Later...
Video: MMA's Cyborg Chokes Out Reporter
Cris Cyborg is one tough chick. She is one of the world's best MMA fighters, man or woman, and has the total package in the octagon. Aaron Tru (aaron@mmaworldwide.com) had a chance to conduct a one on one interview with Cris. He got an up close and personal taste of what Cyborg can do. Check it out.
Kevin McHale Done in Minnesota?

6.16.2009
Video: MVP's- Kobe and LeBron (Celebration!)
With the saga of the NBA playoffs behind us, the Nike puppets can conclude a great run too! Looks like Kobe is celebrating his championship, despite how sad and depressed his roommate LeBron is! Nike was on point with these the whole way, even though it wasn't a Cavalier versus Laker final.
Pacquiao/Cotto To Battle Nov. 14???

While boxing fans wait on the matchup of Mayweather & Pacquiao, they may have another great match up on their hands to keep them interested. After failing to reach an agreement to fight "Sugar" Shane Mosley on October 17, it seems that Top Rank & the Pacquiao camp have switched their focus to Miguel Cotto. Cotto, who won his last fight against Joshua Clottey, it what many will say is a fight that Clottey won hands down. The two camps are currently looking at a November 14 fight date, which isn't to far after the Mayweather/Marquez fight, which has been rescheduled for September after Mayweather injured himself while training. This looks to be the set up between the winners of the two fights for a match up in the begining of 2010. A fight in which many boxing fans hope to finally put to rest on who is the best pound for pound, Mayweather/Pacquiao. But before that can happen, the two would have to put down two very respectable opponents in Marquez & Cotto.
Candy of the Day
Marshall Wants Out Of Denver
Mayne On 1st & 10
Reporter Dunks On Kid
6.15.2009
Mercer 2 Pieces Sylvia
Fenway's Finest Taunt A-Rod
Candy of the Day
Penguins Ice Red Wings To Win Stanley Cup
6.14.2009
Mayne On Twitter
Shaq Headed To Cavs???
6.13.2009
Video: Top 10 Best Dunks From Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown
The top three dunks made my jaw drop. There was a lot of pure athleticism and creativity involved in those slams.
Videos: Leroy Smith ( GetYourBasketballOn)
Leroy Smith is the man who motivated the great Michael Jordan, or so we are led to believe. These videos are hella silly, and Charlie Murphy is a clown.
Video: Hot Magic Fan Takes a Spill
It's only funny when it doesn't happen to you, but everyone gets a good laugh out of the person who falls at the game. When I was at the Strikeforce MMA event last week, this guy fell up the stairs hard! Everyone in the section was dying from laughter.
In this clip the blonde to the left(behind Mark Jackson) takes a spill while cheering, but her friends keep it moving without her! The two guys never even acknowledged that she fell. Hilarious!
6.12.2009
Candy of the Day
Video: Lebron & Kobe MVP's (Lebron Training)
Lebron is working on getting back to the NBA Finals early!
The Most Valuable Puppets Live On
Bonus:
Vick Is Finally Free...From The Falcons
6.11.2009
Steelers Superbowl Rings

It seems that the Pittsburgh Steelers received their Super bowl rings this past week. The rings are definitely full of "bling," as it is reported that the rings have 3.61 carats of diamonds in them.
LeBron & Kobe Nike Puppet Ads-The Lost Files
Lil Wayne Endorses Michael Phelps
Candy of the Day
Vince Young Speaks
6.10.2009
John Witherspoon On Steriods
Kimmel Debuts New Nike Puppet Ad
Candy of the Day
XBox's Project Natal Looks 2 Out Wii-egh The Comp
6.09.2009
Video: Matt Leinart & Jay Glazer....MMA
When I heard that Matt Leinart was working with Jay Glazer, I thought to myself, this is a guy who wants to get himself killed, but I had to realize that he was just training, and not actually preparing to fight anyone. A huge sigh of relief.
After watching the video, it's apparent that Leinart is trying to gain an edge. Someone surely told him it would be a good career move, you know, may him look tougher. If he's looking for passion and desire, he has to look no further than the man who took his job. Those are things he should have never lost in the first place, especially considering his "Franchise" QB status.
I admit, just as the guys who are working out with him did, that MMA workouts can be brutal, so I unfortunately have to give a thumbs up to Leinart for stepping up and working out diligently.
It will be interesting to see how the workouts with Glazer impact Leinart's growth as as a QB, and more importantly how it impacts his success in winning the starting job in Arizona this coming season.
Most Dominate Team This Decade
Candy of the Day
6.08.2009
Video: Jimmy Kimmel's NBA Dating Show
Before last's night NBA Finals game, Jimmie Kimmel had a dating game of sorts. There was a lot of hot man loving going on. Check it out!
Candy of the Day
A Return Not Farve Off
New Beginings-WWE Extreme Rules Results

Dark Match-Mickie James & Kelly Kelly defeat Beth Phoenix & Rosa Mendes after Mickie James hits DDT on Phoenix for 3 count.
Match 1-Fatal 4 Way for US Title-Kofi retains against MVP, Matt Hardy, & William Regal after getting the 3 count on Regal after hitting the Trouble In Paradise.
Match 2-No Holds Barred for Intercontinital Championship-Chris Jericho becomes the new champion after Rey Mysterio misses the 619 & scores the 3 count after de-masking Rey.
Match 3-Samoan Strap Match-CM Punk scores the victory after hitting Umaga with the GTS & touching the fourth corner.
Match 4-Hardcore Triple Threat for ECW Championship-Tommy Dreamer realizes his dream & becomes the new ECW champion after defeating Christian & Jack Swagger after hitting Swagger with the DDT for the 3 count. On a side note, Dreamer vowed that this would be his last match if he didn't win the title.
Match 4-Hog Pen Match for Miss Wrestlemania Crown-Santina Mariella becomes the two time Miss Wrestlemania winner after defeating Vickie Guerrero, despite outside interference from Chavo Guerrero.
Match 5-Steel Cage Match for WWE Championship-Batista becomes the WWE Champion for the first time after scoring a victory via a Batista Bomb against Randy Orton.
Match 6-Submission Match-John Cena defeats the Big Show after locking in the STF & getting Show to tap.
Match 7-Ladder Match for World Championship-Jeff Hardy becomes the new World Champion after climbing to the top & retrieving the title.
Match 8-World Championship Match-CM Punk comes down to cash in his Money In The Bank shot against the recently crowned & beaten new champ. Jeff Hardy. Punk hits the GTS to become the new World Champion.
So we have a night of new beginings as several new champions are crowned. Congrats to the following:
Intercontinental Champion-Chris Jericho
ECW Champion-Tommy Dreamer
Miss Wrestlemania-Santina Mariella
WWE Champion- Batista
World Champion-Jeff Hardy, I mean CM Punk
& to the only man to retain...
US Champion-Kofi Kingston
6.07.2009
Video: Leroy Smith's Newest Nike Ad
Leroy Smith wants the world to understand how he puts together his motivational tapes, so here is the inside scoop!
Video: Roger Federer Victorious at French Open
Roger Federer has tied the great Pete Sampras with his 14th major victory. Roger defeated Robin Soderling 6-1, 7-6, 6-4 to win his first French Open Championship. During the match, a fan rushed the court carrying a flag and a hat, but despite the distraction, Federer came out on top.




















