Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu’s hair is now worth $1 million!!
Troy, who has not cut his hair since 2000, endorses Head & Shoulders shampoo, whose parent company has just bought an insurance policy to protect his hair throughout the upcoming NFL season...
“They’ve created the first ever insurance policy to protect his iconic mane for the entire NFL season. Troy Polamalu now has hair worth $1 million."
I gotta me one of these insurance policies!!
It seems Kristin Cavallari may have scored herself a touchdown!!
The former reality show star was spotted the other night on a date with Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler...
"They really hit it off. He's crazy about her and she thinks he's cute. They had their first date Monday and were kissing all night... They're having fun."
I guess there's goin' to be a new cheerleader in Chicago this upcoming season?!
Now you can enjoy your breakfast with Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco!!
The NFL star has created his own cereal called, Ochocinco’s - The breakfast cereal’s box features a picture of Chad wearing his Bengals jersey and holding up two giant O-shaped pieces of the honey nut toasted cereal.
Meh... Flutie Flakes are better!!
Brett Favre is retiring... AGAIN?!
According to reports, Brett (who is now 40-years-old) has informed The Vikings he will not return to Minnesota for a second season after injuring his ankle - He injured his ankle last year in the NFC championship, which The Vikings lost to The New Orleans Saints.
I give him another year until he's back!!
Kim Kardashian is keeping a close eye on her new boyfriend, Dallas Cowboys' wide receiver Miles Austin!!
The reality star and GOOD LUCK CHARM was spotted yesterday afternoon at the Cowboys' camp to watch Miles and the team practice - She watched from a suite with Tony Romo's girlfriend / Chace Crawford's sister, Candace Crawford.
The Kardashians are known to bring good luck in the world of sports; Kim's ex Reggie Bush won the Super Bowl last year, and Khloe Kardashian's husband, Lamar Odom, just won a Lakers championship.
Keep the love alive... Don't f**k this up Miles (Go Cowboys Go)!!
According to reports, former NFL coach and FOX broadcaster Jimmy Johnson will compete on Survivor: Nicaragua!!
The 67-year-old will try to outwit, outlast, and outplay people he’s never met before in the wilds of San Juan del Sur.
They need to let Canadians on this show / do a season in Canada already!!
According to a police report in Dublin, Ohio, Ben Roethlisberger was investigated the other day for allegedly peeing in public at a local golf course!!
A woman named Nan Fowler phoned the pro shop at Muirfield Village and complained that a white, tall male, sporting a blue golf shirt and khaki shorts, was urinating into some trees - However, once the cops arrived to the scene, Big Ben was long gone, and they had no proof to go after him with.
Oh Ben, you should just buy one of these...
It seems that Jessica Simpson has a new boyfriend... and he's a FORMER NFL player!!
Jessica used to famously date Tony Romo of The Dallas Cowboys, but now according to reports, she is seeing former San Francisco 49ers / New Orleans Saints tight end Eric Johnson.
The two began dating in May, and are "very happy and taking things slow".
It's a good thing Eric doesn't play anymore... We wouldn't want Jess to put a curse on his team like she did The Cowboys!!
The NCAA just made the USC Trojans forfeit their victory in the '05 Orange Bowl, a win that earned them the National Championship, because of Reggie Bush!!
After a four-year investigation of Southern California's football team, it has been concluded that Reggie got improper benefits while at the school; He received a car and his family received a house and other financial benefits while he played for the team.
The NCAA said its findings included, "a lack of institutional control, impermissible inducements, extra benefits, exceeding coach staff limits, and unethical conduct by an assistant football coach."
USC is banned from bowl games for the next 2 seasons, and will remain under NCAA probation for 4 years!!
He "redefined the way outside linebacker position was played” back in the 80's & 90's, but now Lawrence Taylor has a whole new challenge ahead of him...
The 51-year-old Hall of Fame NFL player has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Suffern, New York after being caught spending the night with a 16-year-old girl at a hotel!!
Police confirm that the accuser was under the control of a pimp, who was also arrested today - Lawrence's wife says that her husband has been setup. I don't think anyone forced him to cheat on his wife and sleep with a 16-year-old!!
Stay tuned for more details!!
UPDATE 1: The accuser just told police that the former NFL star paid her $300 for sex.
UPDATE 2: Lawrence has been charged with rape in the 3rd degree, which is essentially statutory rape. The charge is a Class E felony, and if convicted, he could face up to 4 years in prison. Police also say that he has been charged with patronizing a prostitute, and if convicted, he could face up to one year in jail.
Tony Romo and his girlfriend Jessica Simpson Candice Crawford were spotted last night at the Time / People Magazine White House Correspondents' Dinner Pre-Party in Washington, DC.
By looking at some photos from the event, the two seem very happy, however, if Candice gets in Tony's way next season, he better CUT her!!
Go Cowboys Go!!
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has just received a six game suspension from the NFL for violating the league's personal-conduct policy!!
Officials claim the suspension could be reduced to 4 games - Along with the suspension, Ben will also have to undergo a comprehensive behavioral evaluation.
Last week, prosecutors decided NOT TO charge Ben after a 20-year-old college student accused him of sexually assaulting her in a Georgia nightclub in March.
Terrell Owens hit the runway at a New York fashion show last night!!
I wonder what his fellow Buffalo Bills teammates think of his new "image"?!
...I guess this puts an end to any of the break-up rumours?!
The New Orleans Saints won The Super Bowl last night, and nobody could be happier than Kim Kardashian's boyfriend, Reggie Bush!!
Reggie, who plays for The Saints, had to win in order to be "accepted" into The Kardashian family - Bruce Jenner, Kim's stepdad, has this to say before the big game yesterday,
"I told him, 'Our family already has one Olympic gold medal and one NBA ring, so if you want in, it's going to cost you a Super Bowl ring or maybe even an MVP at the Super Bowl!'"
Bruce is referring to his gold medal for the decathalon in 1976, and Khloe Kardashian's husband Lamar Odom's prize for winning the NBA championship last year with the L.A. Lakers.
He didn't get the MVP award Big win Reggie, big win!!
The Indianapolis Colts will battle The New Orleans Saints later today in Miami to see who will take the title of the NFL's Super Bowl XLIV!!
Who do you think is gonna win?!
UPDATE: The Saints have won... Congrats!!
...Would you take one for the team like the guy above?!
Brett Favre, along with Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield, have both pulled out of the NFL Pro Bowl next weekend!!
They will be replaced by Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and Mike Jenkins.
Sucks to see him pulling out, but the question now remains: Do YOU think he is going to retire AGAIN?!
The Minnesota Vikings and Larry Platt aka The Pants On The Ground guy make a good team!!
Before their NFC Conference Final matchup against The New Orleans Saints today, the team decided to have Larry perform his hit song for all the players...
As ZackTaylor.ca told you last week, American Idol producers are thinking of having Brett Favre and Larry Platt do a duet on the finale in a few months!!
UPDATE: Sadly, Brett's team lost :( Blame Larry??
Terrell Owens is being accused by a fan of pulling out on a pre-season bet involving his $200,000 Bentley!!
A fan claims the Buffalo Bills receiver owes him the car because before the season started, T.O. made a "deal" through his Twitter page to catch 10 TDs this year or he would fork over the keys to his car - Well, the season is now over and T.O. didn't even come close to the 10 TD mark!!
Terrell's rep. says the whole thing was "all in good nature" and there was "no reality" to the bet.
Police say 26-year-old Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry has died today after suffering serious injuries upon falling out of the back of a pickup truck yesterday!!
Chris jumped into the back of a truck yesterday, in an attempt to stop his fiancee from leaving a "domestic situation" at her parent's home in North Carolina.
R.I.P.
Buffalo Bills receiver Terrell Owens has signed a contract with Wilhemina Models, one of the nation’s leading modeling agency!!
“Well, I’m always putting my hands in and feeding into something... When you’ve got some good looks like myself, you’ve got to take full advantage of it.”
Haha... Maybe he'll be in the next Zoolander movie too?!
Former NFL player / Bachelor star, Jesse Palmer has allegedly been caught with his pants down in a threesome!!
A ZackTaylor.ca reader emailed us a photo (above) of what looks like Jesse wearing no clothes, a towel around his neck and drink in-hand.
The anonymous emailer writes:
"Partied and slept with Jesse a year ago with a friend. Met at some club in Arizona. Just found this photo somebody took before our threesome. Enjoy it."
What do you think?!
UPDATE: A rep. for TSN (the network Jesse works for) tells ZackTaylor.ca, "It's definitely not him."
