By now I’ve done a little research and found that I am actually the fifth writer for Jab And Grapple. 5 writers in 2 and a half years…kinda makes you think that this blog is cursed. Well let me tell you that I’m here for the long run. I do this for a living and if the time comes that I can no longer sustain a livable lifestyle through blogging, then you may see me leave. Until then I plan on doing my best to bring the latest news and discussion in Pro Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts.
I know since …read more

First I would like to introduce myself. My name is Scott. I live in North Carolina but I grew up in Upstate New York. I spent 4 years in the Marine Corps, 6.5 years in the United States Army and 2 in the NC Army National Guard. Now I’m a free man and full time blogger for b5 with two blogs in the Music Channel, one in the Health and Wellness Channel and now one here. My wife, Dexie writes for a bunch of blogs here at b5 as well. WE have a 10 year old boy and a 2 …read more

The last theme day here at the b5 media network’s sports network revolved around “Feelin’ Good About Sports.” My “feelin’ good” article talked about the WWE and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Below are some of the other posts generated by this popular theme topic.
Oh, and the below picture? Nothing feels better than a massage.
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This week’s theme at the b5media Sports Channel is “Feelin’ Good.” Today we highlight the feel good stories, charity work and other positive aspects from the world of sports. Oftentimes, we hear more about the negative news and don’t accentuate the …read more

Mike from www.fpsrantings.com and mikegotgame.wordpress.com wrote a great comment to my The Real Drama of Boxing vs. the Fake Drama of the WWE and the NBA post as well as my updated profile and I wanted to respond but not have it get lost over in the comments.

My response might as well also be a response to today’s wire service reports that disgraced NBA ref Tim Donaghy’s attorney told investigators that relationships among officials, coaches and players “affected the outcome of games.” Whoa, whoa, whoa. That’s a big statement.

I recently updated my b5 profile with the intention of explaining how www.jabandgrapple.com could cover both the scripted fun of pro wrestling entertainment and the unexpected life-threating tension of professional boxing. My answer wasn’t that they both take place in rings and involve some sort of combat.
No, my explanation was that they are bookends of the sporting world with everything else existing in between their emotional bounds. Friday night was evidence of this evocative breadth. WWE’s SmackDown and ESPN’s Friday Night Fights were broadcast simultaneously and my Motorola DVR only allowed me to watch one at a time while taping …read more

Today, the b5media Sports Channel brings you the best and worst from the world of sports. From the top to the bottom, our bloggers provide the latest news and their analysis of your favorite sports, players and teams.
Take a quick look around the channel:

David from Every Morning Quarterback offers the top NFL free agency winners.
Jodie from Gossip On Sports brings you the five best coach rants.
Tim from Do You Nascar provides the latest in NASCAR with the Chase update.
Rich from College Fast Break provides the top 25 college basketball rankings.
Allison from BCS Frenzy talks about the best college football rivalries.
Sandy …read more

At the b5media Sports Channel, we live, breathe, eat and sleep sports. And though diehard sports fans may understand the passion, outsiders may just think we are crazy.
For the reading pleasure of sports fanatics and non-sports fans alike, we offer to you the reasons we love sports.

Blake breaks down his poker obsession and why you should play at All Poker Addicts.
Allison recaps the National Championship Game and let’s you know why she loves college football at BCS Frenzy.
It’s only two months away from March Madness and Rich proclaims why he loves college basketball at College Fast Break.
David offers plenty of …read more

We have a new addition to the b5media Sports Channel — Inside the
Ballpark with Hunter Pence.
This new blog features major league baseball player Hunter Pence of
the Houston Astros. We are very excited about Hunter joining us on the
b5media Sports Channel.
Hunter will personally pen a weekly blog post to detail the latest
happenings in his life as an Astro. Additionally, this blog will be
updated on a daily basis to keep everyone updated on Hunter and the
Astros. Hunter is entering his second season for the Astros after
completing a very successful rookie year. As a rookie, Hunter hit .322
with 17 homeruns and 69 RBIs. …read more

On behalf of myself, Jab and Grapple, and b5 Media I would like to wish you all a safe and happy holidays and a very merry Christmas.

Us sports bloggers at b5 have decided to do a theme day on the favorite movies about our sports. Being that I blog about boxing and wrestling I seem to have one logical choice, Rocky. Now let me set the record straight, Rocky is not the only movie about boxing and wrestling but I feel it is the best set of films. Now Rocky was definitely a good movie and if you haven’t seen it you are truly missing out. The middle movies went down a bit from the original in quality, especially the 5th one but a savior is …read more