Shawn Johnson is Not A Pitcher

Shawn Johnson, American artistic gymnast, throwing the first pitch at an Iowa Cubs game recently in her native state. Her throw was so weak and hit the dirt. As a gold medal gymnast she should have a stronger arms than that! Watch the video below:

Shawn Johnson pitch, not her best effort

This was not the first time Shawn Johnson did a first pitch for a baseball game. She threw out a first pitch at Dodger Stadium while doing promo work for "Dancing With The Stars" before, and while it wasn't exactly a hit, it was much better than her last throw.

In her defense, "That's why I'm a gymnast," she told KCCI afterward.

English Premier League Players Self Portraits

More than 40 players and managers from 20 English Premier League teams were asked to draw their self portraits. Their drawing will be collected into a book called "Art of Football" which going to be auctioned off to raise money for the Nordoff Robbins charity.

Among those of our favorites drawings are Cesc Fabregas spiky-haired character and Wayne Rooney Picasso's style.

For Rooney's drawing, professional graphologist Emma Bache, who was asked to interpret the drawings by the Premier League, said: "His art might not be something he's well known for but the way he's done his face is Picasso-esque. Looking at his picture, it has a very large head and prominent eyes and mouth. Interestingly, he has used a blue pen for his eyes and a red pen for his mouth, the latter suggesting a sensuality."








The EPL will offered the book to Nordoff Robbins, which delivers music therapy services, to auction at The Football Extravaganza on Monday 12th April, the world’s longest running annual charity football event. Online bids can be placed at http://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk. Wanna bid?

Shaq VS Oscar De La Hoya on Shaq VS episode 4

Shaq VS Oscar De La Hoya

I couldnt wonder if Shaq who is 7' 1" tall and 310 pounds will battle in a ring with Oscar De La Hoya who is just 5' 10" and probably 150 pounds, even he is one of living legend of boxing champion.

The fact? Just watch it here Shaq VS Oscar De La Hoya full video.

Shaq (aka "Manny Shaquiao") battles championship fighter Oscar de la Hoya in a five-round heavy-hitting matchup at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, NV.

Winner: Oscar De La Hoya (Unanimous Decision)

Watch other episodes of ABC's New Reality Show, " Shaq VS "

Shaq VS - Episode 1, Shaq VS Ben Roethlisberger

Shaq VS - Episode 2, Shaq VS Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh

Shaq VS - Episode 3, Shaq VS Albert Pujols

Shaq VS - Episode 5 Continued ...

Shaq VS Albert Pujols on Shaq VS Episode 3

Shaq VS Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman

After had a lesson from best duo female ever in beach volleyball, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walls through his reality show, Shaq VS episode 2, now Shaq will tries to beat another top athletes, in their sports and battling in their fields.

And the choose fall at two-time NL MVP and St. Louis Cardinals first baseman, Albert Pujols in a home run derby before a sold out crowd at the home of the River City Rascals in O’ Fallon, MO in the latest installment of “ Shaq VS ,” the new competition series starring NBA superstar Shaquille O’ Neal.

Leading up to the challenge, Shaq will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds, issuing the home run derby challenge to Pujols before a packed house at Busch Stadium following his throw to home plate.

Additionally, Shaq, who coins himself “Shaqqie Robinson” for this fan favorite baseball hitting display, will take batting practice and hitting tips from a slew of current St. Louis Cardinals players and coaches.

Mike Goldberg and Pat Tomasulo host, while Charissa Thompson serves as sideline reporter.

The series closely follows Shaq and his athletic adversary throughout the rigorous training process and the pre-game hype, including press conferences and interviews, all leading up to the final competition. To level the playing field, O’Neal will negotiate a handicap with his opponent in some events and train with a coach for one week leading up to each challenge.

Handicap:

Shaq only has to hit the ball 250 feet to center. Pujols has to hit it 382 feet. Also, Shaq got ten outs per round, while Pujols got only five.

Winner: Albert Pujols (Final Score: 16-10)

Watch other episodes of ABC's New Reality Show, " Shaq VS "

Shaq VS - Episode 1, Shaq VS Ben Roethlisberger

Shaq VS - Episode 2, Shaq VS Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh

Shaq VS - Episode 4, Shaq VS Oscar De La Hoya

Shaq VS Misty May & Kerri on Shaq VS Episode 2

Shaq VS Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh, Olympic gold medalists in beach volleyball

After had quarteback temptation, now Shaq will challenge Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh, Olympic gold medalists in beach volleyball on Shaq VS episode 2.

Shaq and his partner, Olympic gold medalist Todd Rogers and their ceremonial coach (another Olympic gold medalist) Phil Dalhausser, in a 2-on-2 match in Hermosa Beach. The competition consisted of a best of three sets, using rally scoring, 1st to 11 points, and a regulation net for women's beach volleyball. After Shaq lost the first set, he briefly replaced his partner Todd Rogers with Kerri Walsh's husband, Casey Jennings, in order to "get in her head". Shaq also lost the second set by a score of 11-8.

Winner: Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh (Final Score: 11-6, 11-8)

Watch other episodes of ABC's New Reality Show, " Shaq VS "

Shaq VS - Episode 1, Shaq VS Ben Roethlisberger

Shaq VS - Episode 3, Shaq VS Albert Pujols

Shaq VS - Episode 4, Shaq VS Oscar De La Hoya

Shaq VS Ben Roethlisberger, Shaq VS episode 1

Shaq VS Ben Roethlishberger, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback

Shaq VS begins filming Wednesday in Pittsburgh, where Shaq will take on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in football.

Both men train at the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice facility before taking on a traditional 7-on-7 game at Ambridge High School in Ambridge, PA. Shaq started with the ball and both scored twice to tie the game at 14 points. Shaq completed a few big plays to the endzone while Roethlisberger preferred to move the ball methodically to score. However, on Shaq's ensuing possession, he threw a pass that was intercepted in the endzone, giving Roethlisberger a chance to win on the last possession. After working the ball some, Roethlisberger indeed completed a pass to the back of the endzone, giving him the win.

Handicap:

Shaq gets to start each possession at the 20-yard line while Ben must start at the 40-yard line.

Winner:

Ben Roethlisberger (Final Score: 21-14)

Watch other episodes of ABC's New Reality Show, " Shaq VS "

Shaq VS - Episode 2, Shaq VS Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh

Shaq VS - Episode 3, Shaq VS Albert Pujols

Shaq VS - Episode 4, Shaq VS Oscar De La Hoya

Shaq VS, The New Reality Series of Athlete

Shaquille O'neal, one of candidate who could be called sport legend in basketball, getting ready to multitask.

Through ABC reality series, Shaq VS, The four-time hoops champion, who joins the Cleveland Cavaliers next season will challenge top athletes in their own sports.

" Shaq Vs " which is set to premiere Aug. 18 at 9 p.m. ET, begins filming Wednesday in Pittsburgh, where Shaq will take on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in football.

Future episodes of the hour-long show will feature Shaq against Olympic swimming sensation Michael Phelps, boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya, St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols, tennis star Serena Williams and beach volleyball Olympians Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh.

Shaq told USA Today that he came up with the idea as a way to train for the NBA season. Shaq figured Americans "would really want to see an athlete play another sport," according to the newspaper. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Shaq's new team, have cleared the 37-year-old O'Neal to take part in the show.

He is scheduled to report for the Cavs' opening of training camp on Sept. 15.

According to USA Today, the episodes will feature preliminary challenges, news conferences, quality time with needy kids and negotiations of a handicap between Shaq and his competitors. Each episode will climax with a main event.

There's no cash prize for the winner. "Bragging rights are always better than any monetary prize," O'Neal told USA Today.

Shaq will train with a coach for one week leading up to each challenge.

"These athletes may be on top of their game, but I am up for the challenge," O'Neal said. "I plan to train hard and win, so look out."

Make Sure you have watched All Episode of New ABC's Reality Show, " Shaq VS "

Shaq VS - Episode 1, Shaq VS Ben Roethlisberger

Shaq VS - Episode 2, Shaq VS Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh

Shaq VS - Episode 3, Shaq VS Albert Pujols

Shaq VS - Episode 4, Shaq VS Oscar De La Hoya

O'Neal Kung Fu Dunk

What do you think about Kung Fu Dunk in NBA ? Wow..wow..wow..it'll be great and it could be happened if Shaquille O'Neal really practice his experience during a visit to China's Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of kung-fu.

When I was a kid, I saw a lot of Shaolin kung fu performances," said O'Neal, as he toured the temple in central Henan province on Monday.

"I always wanted to know if Shaolin kung fu was real or not. Now, at last I know -- the Chinese kung fu I saw on television, it was all real," the four-time NBA champion said in remarks translated into Chinese.

"When I go home I will study this and hopefully even use it when I'm playing basketball."

"I am really interested in snake-style kung fu," Titan quoted O'Neal as saying.

"When I retire, I hope to come back to the Shaolin Temple to study for a year. To come here just this one time is not enough."

O'Neal who earlier signed a contract with Cleveland Cavaliers and will play in a same team with Lebron James, known as Big Shark in China, but he said that he will be like a polar bear when it comes to fighting the cold When asked if he would be comfortable playing in Cleveland where the weather is colder than anywhere else he has played during his 17-year NBA career.

Now let we wait for Snake Style Kung Fu Dunk by Shaquille O'Neal ... and keep visit outsidethematch.blogspot.com for more interesting thing outside the match