Ken Shamrock Beats Ross Clifton, Tank Abbott Beats Mike Bourke

In a couple of freak show fights featuring competitors who are either morbidly obese, over the hill, or both, Ken ShamrockTank Abbott defeated Mike Bourke at the Wargods MMA event in Fresno on Saturday night.

Shamrock punched Clifton at the start of the fight to knock him to the ground, then put him in an arm bar and submitted him. It was, mercifully, short and quick.

Shamrock weighed in at 205 pounds, while Clifton weighed in at 380. The official write-up at Sherdog, which streamed the fight, says, "the size advantage didn't help Clifton at all." That's an utterly ridiculous thing to say; simply having an extra couple hundred pounds of body fat doesn't give Clifton a "size advantage." Clifton is a big, fat slob, and that's why Shamrock chose him as an opponent: Shamrock was on a five-fight losing streak and wanted someone he knew he could beat. Shamrock improves his career record to 27-13-2. Clifton falls to 6-9.

As for Abbott, who was last seen getting knocked out by Kimbo Slice last year, he knocked out Bourke in 29 seconds. That's nothing unusual for Bourke, who has been knocked out in 11 seconds and in 17 seconds in the past. Bourke now has a career record of 8-12-1. Abbott improved his record to 10-14.

Up next, apparently, is another freak show: Shamrock vs. Abbott is tentatively scheduled for April.

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This Year Valentine’s Day is a Slam Dunk

Hallmark holidays be damned. It’s NBA All-Star Weekend.

I’m talking East Coast vs. West Coast, hard-core basketball playing. Some of the country’s greatest ballers — Kobe Bryant, Paul Pierce, Yao Ming and LeBron James — will all hit the court and show off their skills.

With all that excitement, Cupid can kick rocks.

I know that’s heresy, but I, for one, don’t take Valentine’s Day all that seriously.
There are tons of stories of how it all began (bird mating, a martyred priest and all that) but most people say it’s about celebrating God’s gift of love. And that is an awesome gift. But what part of long-stem roses, cheap chocolates and an overly expensive dinner celebrates it? That sounds like an economic stimulus package to me.
Shouldn’t we rejoice in our loved ones every day? Shouldn’t we be thankful for the blessing and do nice things for them all the time? Why save it all for one day, filled with cliché and overbooked restaurants?

I’m not hating on Valentine’s Day. I’ve been known to celebrate it on occasion. It can be exciting. But when I celebrate, I like it to be meaningful. Going to Dave & Buster’s with my crush last year trumped any four-star restaurant, because it was just us, having fun.

And a holiday all about love shouldn’t be focused solely on women. There are two people in a relationship, not one. Men deserve to be celebrated, too.

So this year, maybe we should flip the script for the gentlemen in our lives. Ladies, as I said before, it is NBA All-Star Weekend.

The three-point shoot-out, the skills challenge and the highly anticipated slam-dunk contest — it all goes down tonight, on Valentine’s Day.
So if you want to do something romantic, and he’s a basketball fan, let him watch the festivities.

Order in some food, kick back on the couch and watch some serious basketball stars go hard in the paint.

Or maybe he likes video games. Try having a Wii marathon or find something you both can play on PS3. If he’s a music lover, celebrate Sunday by checking out that Keith Sweat and Maze show at Municipal Auditorium.

Feb. 14 is just one day out of the entire year. It’s no fun if you feel obligated to celebrate. And society does make it seem like you’re an alien if you don’t have a Valentine. Other women can make you feel crazy if your man doesn’t break the bank.
I like the idea of having yet another reason to spend time with the man who makes me smile — but it’s another reason, not the only reason.

If you’re into fancy dining, bouquets of flowers and boxed chocolates, hey, do your thing. Just make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons.

And if you’re not, is it really worth missing out on Dwight Howard defending his Sprite Slam Dunk title?

Jeneé Osterheldt’s column runs in FYI on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. To reach her, call 816-234-4380 or e-mail josterheldt@kcstar.com. Join her online community at jspace.kansascity.com.

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Brad Pitt’s Brother Proud of Oscar Nomination

Brad Pitt received his second Oscar nomination for the movie “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”. The movie has a total of 13 nominations including Best Actor for Brad Pitt and Best Picture.

During a recent interview with Pitt’s family in Springfield, Doug Pitt expressed his feelings about his brother’s Oscar Nomination: “Let’s just say we were hopeful. But again, it’s a nice pat on the back. The movie stands on its own. But, what a great honor, for he, and Angie both,” he told KSMU’s Nathan McVay.

Angelina Jolie, Pitt’s partner also received an Oscar Nod for her role in the movie: “The Changeling”. “We are excited for both of them. I think they are both great at what they do. Great people, and I am just glad they got the recognition,” he also told McVay.

McVay further asks Doug that should Brad win, would he come back to Springfield and show his Oscar around town. “Ha, no, I think he will turn around and get back to work,” he said.

Brad Pitt was nominated in 1996 for his role in “12 Monkeys”, but lost to Kevin Spacey for his performance in “The Usual Suspects”.

“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” also stars Julia Ormond, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton. The movie is about a man whose mind ages normally but whose body ages backward.

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Pro Bowl - Fitzgerald Ignites NFC to Comeback Win!

Larry Fitzgerald of the Cardinals caught two touchdown passes, and the NFC took the glory on three second half takeaways to rally past the AFC 30-21.

The AFC controlled the game in most statistical categories, including a 415-309 advantage in yards gained and a 36:14 -to- 23:46 edge in possession time. The AFC secured a 14-10 lead at halftime.

Fitzgerald completed the game with five catches for 81 yards, earning game MVP honors. His first touchdown catch was a 46-yard bomb from Saints' quarterback Drew Brees as time expired in the first half.

The Chiefs' tight end, Tony Gonzalez, led the AFC with six catches for 98 yards and one touchdown. The Panthers' wide receiver, Steve Smith, added six catches for 89 yards for the winners.

- Will Shields Fumblerooskie run in 1992 Nebraska vs Colorado
Coincidentally the play-by-play guys just referenced the above video.

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NASCAR: 2009 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona

Kevin Harvick captured the 2009 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona even though he was experiencing numerous problems during the night.

It was during the first 25 lap segment that Harvick was squeezed into the wall by Brian Vickers and suffered damage to his right front fender. Shortly after that he fell back out of the draft, but thanks to his crew, his crew they got him back into the race.

He was near the front in the final laps and got a push from Denny Hamlin to take the lead from Jamie McMurray in turn three just seconds before the final caution came out freezing the field.

It was in turn three, just seconds before the final caution that Denny Hamlin gave Harvick a push that positioned him to take the lead from Jamie McMurray.

Tony Stewart finished third, followed by Jeff Gordon and A. J. Allmendinger.

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Adam Morrison traded to the Lakers

The Charlotte Bobcats sent Morrison and forward Shannon Brown packing today, and in return received the Lakers' Vladamir Radmanovich.

This trade immediately impacts Charlotte's rotation. The Bobcats' Boris Diaw stands to lose some value with the presence of another smooth-shooting power forward. Expect Radmanovich to average 15-20 minutes per game, which is a larger role than he had with the Lakers.

In Los Angeles, there should be very little impact. The deal simply provides some extra backcourt depth, which is something they already had plenty of.

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