“You’re trying to end my career, man,” Chargers linebacker Steve Foley said after he was shot at least three times by an off-duty police officer, according to a sheriff’s department report obtained Friday by The Associated Press.
· Ooh, CNN.com, we love it when you talk rough and dirty to us.
· In honor of Tom Cruise’s alleged sparring partner– the “Big Red” wrestling T-shirt. Also available in black, which we…
Torch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell and Torch editor Wade Keller discuss how the WWF handled the 9/11 tribute this year and the post 9/11 Smackdown five years ago in Houston… Duane “The Rock” Johnson’s future in pro wrestling and movies, including whether he might return to wrestling way down the line in a non-wrestling role… Eric Bischoff’s autobiography coming out next month, what to expect, what not to expect, and what his track record indicates will be the tone of the book, plus key subjects he could either come clean about or b.s. about… Thoughts on the Scott Hall “Torch Talk” so far… The introduction of the imposter/fake Diesel and Razor Ramon five years ago on Raw… And more…
Just in time for The Black Dahlia’s opening weekend, a verdict and sentence was finally handed down in our own, shocking murder of an aspiring starlet–against Victor Paleologus, the man who lured…
Jonathan Papelbon, who had a strong rookie season as the Red Sox closer before an injury to his right shoulder, said Friday he plans to return to Boston’s rotation next season.
The Pac-10 and NCAA are investigating reports that Reggie Bush and family
accepted more than $100K from an agent. Don’t expect much to materialize,
Dennis Dodd says. Both must do their own investigations, and Bush and Co. won’t be talking.
Jeremy Borash then stood backstage with Jeff Jarrett, telling him that later he’d be taking a polygraph test and we’d all learn the truth. Before Jarrett could talk, Eric Young walked into the picture with black hair. Jarrett asked him what happened to his hair. He said it’s a long story involving a woman, a deck of cards, and alcohol. Young said he knows what it’s like to have a career on the line, and he can help him pass the polygraph test. Jarrett asked how. Young said his uncle has never failed one. Jarrett walked away with Young, wanting to hear what he had to say…
Mike Holmgren prefers that new Seahawks players get weeks of preparation in his intricate offense.
Friday
· White Teeth author Zadie Smith talks and reads from her new novel, On Beauty, at UCLA Live.
· Go to the MOCA store in Santa Monica for its second annual Invitational…
Joystiquery
Tsk tsk, IGN. Time to update that “internet use” policy!
Penny Arcade responds to our “hideous editorial,” misses the point
Joyswag: Get a call from Otis, win Dead Rising
The Political Game: The blame game
The only Wii post you’ll ever need
Developer responds to HoopWorld’s XBLA delay
A peek inside Neversoft’s motion capture neverland
News
Wii launches Dec. 8 in Europe for GBP 179
Aussie Wii for AUD399.95 on Dec. 7
NWN premium modules earn one last gasp
Bully gets a T rating. No, seriously
Seaman 2 unearthed for Japanese PS2 owners
Psychonauts picks up Steam in October
Sam & Max on Wii? Telltale wants your help
Guitar Hero II’s final boss revealed, all 11 solos of it
Japanese hardware sales, 4 September - 10 September: completely wiidiculous edition
Wii developer kit pics, Link wants his green tunic back
Wii not even remotely region-free
Rumors & Speculation
Wii predictions wrap-up
Culture
Play games all day, get paid $25k per year
Call for fewer game reviews, more game critiques
Now ok for non-nerds to play games, just FYI
Happy virtual console music day
Best time to buy gamer gadgets and TVs
MEGATON: The story behind the meme
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