Elian Gonzalez Says He’d Shed Blood to Defend Cuba

Elián González knows no life outside of being a pawn of propaganda. His media appearances, seemingly orchestrated by the Cuban government, have become quite common over the past few months to mark the tenth anniversary of his return to Cuba. Now, the Latin American Herald Tribune reports González gave an…

Dwyane Wade Goes Undercover as Nerd in Gatorade Ad

Adopting an alter ego for a commercial is a time-honored tradition among NBA players. There was Larry Johnson’s Grandma Ma, Penny Hardaway’s Lil Penny, and of course LeBron James’s multi-personality turn in Nike’s “The LeBrons” commercials. Now Dwyane Wade has joined the tradition, shilling for Gatorade as a sports store clerk…

Dolphins Trade ‘Folk Hero’ Greg Camarillo to the Vikings

According to multiple reports, the Miami Dolphins have traded popular wide receiver Greg Camarillo to the Minnesota Vikings. While the move helps open roster spots for younger, faster (and healthier) receivers like Marlon Moore and Patrick Turner to make the final 53-man roster, the news still tugs at the heartstrings…

Chad Ochocinco To Appear on Basketball Wives, Dating Evelyn Lozada

Liberty City-native Chad Ochocinco failed to find love with his own VH1 reality show, but as luck would have it he’s apparently found love another star from the channel’s reality TV line-up: Basketball Wives’ Evelyn Lozada, the ex-fiancé of former Heat player Antoine Walker and owner of a shoe boutique on…

The Mystery of Ricky Williams’ Banned Twitter Updates

Liberty City native Chad Ochocinco was fined $25,000 this weekend for using Twitter during the Bengal’s pre-season game against the Eagles. Apparently, using social media or electronic devices during games or practices is banned by the NFL. Now Dolphins running back Ricky Williams is in hot water after updates appeared…

What We Learned From Frederica Wilson: People Love Silly Hats

Prediction: Next election, silly hats are in. Rival school board candidates will rock diamond-studded mitres and Budweiser-stocked beer helmets. Marco Rubio will demolish Charlie Crist after finding a totally sweet plaid Tam O’Shanter at a garage sale and wearing it on Fox. The arms race is on!All because of Frederica…

Efraim Diveroli Re-arrested for Arms Dealing

Efraim Diveroli, the irrepressible 24-year-old arms trafficker and Miami Beach felon, was arrested Friday for attempting to sell large quantities of ammunition to undercover federal agents in central Florida. He’s been detained without bond in Orange County and charged with “possession of firearms as a convicted felon” and “possession of…

Florida Primary Election Results Live Blog

Today Florida went to the polls for the 2010 primary election. While tonight’s big theme involved controversial, self-funded billionaire outsiders taking on establishment career politicians in both the Republican primary for Governor and Democratic primary for Senate, there’s still lots of ballot action to watch. Both parties have contested primaries…