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Love my fans, but …
Undisputed world heavy-weight champion Lennox Lewis of Britain wants to defend his title at home, but claims it’s impossible.
It was announced on Tuesday that he’ll fight Michael Grant at Madison Square Garden in New York on April 29.
“My fans have spent thousands traveling the world and I would love to repay them by fighting on home soil in England,” he has said. “But that is pretty hard when casinos come up with a figure like $10 million. If it was up to me, I would say hang the money.”
So, who’s it up to then, Lennox?
That wouldn’t be a pretty sight
When Florida judge Alex Ferrer issued an arrest warrant in December for Cuban boxing legend Teofilo Stevenson after Stevenson failed to appear in court for alleged assault in October, Ferrer realized he was just going through the motions.
“I was more likely to see Jimmy Hoffa in my court than see him,” Ferrer said.
Hey, they aren’t bitter
Jim Armstrong in the Denver Post: “The best joke of the 20th century? Try ESPN ranking Bill Russell as the century’s 18th-greatest athlete.
“It couldn’t have anything to do with Russell’s refusal to be interviewed by the network, could it? Didn’t think so.”
Chargers? This guy really is a loser
Under the heading of “Why Chargers are ruining my marriage,” a reader posted this on the San Diego Union-Tribune’s “Sports Forum” Web site:
“I am so sick of football. My husband does nothing but read about the damn Chargers, watch the damn Chargers, and talk to his buddies about the damn Chargers.
“When there is no game, and his friends aren’t home to talk football, then he wants sex. What a pig.
“So if anyone sees this, and would like a gorgeous 5-foot, 8-inch blond, 128-pound wife with curly long hair and green eyes, a lovely face, intelligent mind, gourmet cook, artist, who is self-employed, I would like to know who you are, because my husband is taking it for granted.
“Thank you.”
(Signed) Angel
What he’d say?
Memorable quotes of the 20th century:
George Rogers, former running back for the New Orleans Saints who won the Heisman Trophy in 1980, was asked if he’d set any goals for himself the next season:
“Yes,” he replied. “I want to rush for 1,000 yards or 1,500 yards, whichever comes first.”
And, this classic from Yogi Berra: “If you don’t go to people’s funerals, they won’t come to yours.”
The last word …
“Lindros stinks - whoever he is.”
- A very young Senators fan yelling at the Philadelphia Flyers during game at Ottawa.