Steve Phillips fired
Latest updates about Steve Phillips fired, As “Steve Phillips is no longer working for ESPN,” the network said in a statement.
“His ability to be an effective representative for ESPN has been significantly and irreparably damaged, and it became evident it was time to part ways.”
Phillips’ representative, Steve Lefkowitz, last night issued a statement saying Phillips “is voluntarily admitting himself to an in-patient treatment facility to address his personal issues.”
Phillips previously had taken a leave of absence after details emerged of his relationship with Brooke Hundley, whom he met when the two were working at the All-Star Game in St. Louis.
Phillips, 46, had risen steadily on ESPN’s depth chart, joining Jon Miller and Joe Morgan in the game booth on Sunday nights. During his time as the Mets’ general manager, he admitted to extramarital affairs, at least one with a person on the team’s staff.
Steve Phillips fired was first posted on October 26, 2009 at 1:02 pm.
LIL Wayne Going to jail
Latest updates about LIL Wayne Going to jail, The Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to attempted weapon possession in New York City on Thursday, and expects to receive a one-year jail sentence.
The Grammy-winning rapper plead guilty to attempted weapon possession in New York City on Thursday, and will most likely receive a one-year jail sentence. He is going to jail as part of a plea deal to avoid a longer term behind bars as he could be sentenced to 3.5 years. He will be sentenced in February.
The charges was found on his tour bus in Manhattan in 2007. LIL Wayne previously had pleaded not guilty to illegal gun possession charges that carried at least 3½ years in prison upon conviction. The news comes as the “Lollipop” hitmaker prepares to welcome a son with R&B star Nivea — his third child born in the past year!
LIL Wayne, 27, is also scheduled for trial in Arizona on felony drug possession and weapons charges. He has pleaded not guilty in that case. He remains free on bail while awaiting his February sentencing. The somber star did not speak as he left court.
LIL Wayne Going to jail was first posted on October 23, 2009 at 1:20 am.
