Corey Hill's Wife My Husband's Not Dead ... Please Pray For Him

The wife of former UFC fighter Corey Hill tells TMZ Sports ... her husband is still alive and fighting for his life ... despite statements from family, friends and the UFC saying he passed away this morning.
Hill's close friends and family members had told the media earlier today that Hill died after a bout with pneumonia.
But Lauran Hill says Corey is "resting and still alive" and they're praying he makes a full recovery.
"My husband is a strong fighter. Please everyone pray for him."
Lauran wouldn't comment on statements made earlier by Hill's close friends and other family members.

Mourinho texted me the good news' - Schurrle to receive Premier League winners' medal

Former Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle was delighted to hear from Jose Mourinho that he will receive a winners' medal despite leaving Stamford Bridge for Wolfsburg during the Blues' triumphant campaign.

The Germany international struggled for form and playing time in the first half of 2014-15, something on which he feels that his World Cup exploits played a big part, but will be recognised for his efforts.

Harbouring no grudge over his exit from Chelsea, Schurrle paid tribute to those who had secured them the trophy.

"I didn't know that I'd get a medal when I didn't play most of the second half of the season," he told the BBC World Service.

Chelsea have given Cech permission to leave - agent

Chelsea have given Petr Cech permission to seek a transfer this summer, the goalkeeper's agent has confirmed.

The Czech Republic international has been No.2 to Thibaut Courtois this season after the young Belgian returned from his loan at Atletico Madrid, with Jose Mourinho keen to keep two excellent keepers on his books.

But Viktor Kolar, Cech's representative, says that his client is keen to seek first-team football elsewhere and the Blues have relented.

"Petr has a valid contract with his current club, however, I can confirm that we have been permitted by Chelsea to negotiate with interested parties," Kolar told talkSPORT.

"Petr has confirmed his interest to play regularly at a top club."

The 32-year-old has played 14 games in all competitions this season but only five in the Premier League as Mourinho's side secured the title.

Higuain said he would retire if Napoli lost'

Gonzalo Higuain threatened to quit football if Napoli failed to beat Dnipro in the Europa League, according to defender Artem Fedetskiy.

A solitary goal from Yevhen Seleznyov gave the Ukraine side a 1-0 win in the semi-final second leg and booked a place in their first ever European final with a 2-1 aggregate triumph.

Higuain was defended by head coach Rafa Benitez following a poor display on Thursday but Fedetskiy says the Argentine should now stand by his alleged comments.

"Before the match, Higuain said that, if Napoli didn't win, he would stop playing football," he told reporters.

"Now I'll wait until tomorrow. Everyone should take responsibility for the things they say. Maybe he didn't believe we were a worthwhile team."

Fedetskiy dedicated the victory to Ukraine's fighting forces, with the country still locked in a military dispute with Russia.

"I dreamed of this final. I'm happy and proud for my city, my team, my country. This victory is for our soldiers, who are defending us. They are our heroes," said the 30-year-old.

Schalke 04 sack Sidney Sam

German side Schalke 04 have fired Sidney Sam and Ghanaian Kevin-Prince Boateng.
According to Schalke’s sporting director, Horst Heldt the decision was taken as a result of their 2-0 defeat to FC Cologne at the RheinEnergie Stadion.

Sam was not listed for the game while Boateng was replaced by Jefferson Farfan in the 59th minute of the encounter.

“Schalke sporting director Horst Heldt announced there would be consequences after Sunday’s defeat away to 1. FC Köln and the first action has been taken: Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sidney Sam have been released with immediate effect. Marco Höger is suspended from training and first-team action up to and including Saturday, 16th May,” the Geramn club wrote on their website.

Sidney who joined the Veltins-Arena giants in January 2014 on a four-year deal boast of 11 appearances for the Royal Blues that also parade another Nigerian, Chinedu Obasi.

Jordan Ibe wants to emulate Steven Gerrard

Jordan Ibe is hoping to emulate the lofty achievements of captain Steven Gerrard as well as follow his path to greatness.
The Liverpool legend is set to leave Anfield at the end of the season as the club's third-highest appearance maker of all-time and fifth-highest scorer ever.

Ibeh, who moved to Merseyside 2011 revealed how the former English international has been a role model to upcoming players while lamenting his department from the Reds squad.

"[Gerrard]'s been a big deal for us. He's always helped all the other players in the team," Ibe told Liverpoolfc.com

"He's helped a lot of the young lads, including me, so it's going to be a shame to lose him. But I'm happy for him to continue his journey.

OJB Jezreel says he hasn't relapsed

Hi my name is Babatunde okungbowa a.k.a OJB Jezreel. I'd like to set the record straight, am at home and healthy with my family going about my normal business. Obviously bloggers don't research before they post. If they did they would know that a transplant patient will always do routine checkups cus of infections etc. Mmmm nuff said am sure hiptv, orisun tv,encomium,el tv and black jerzie seeing and speaking with me in the past 2 weeks. Wasn't on a hospital bed or in one! Research proper if it's gossip worthy or not

Japanese porn industry hit by shortage of men. 70 men to 10,000 women

Japanese $20billion porn industry is under threat as their men have refused to participate. According to reports, there are about 70 male actors to 10,000 women. Lol. Below is a report from Punemirror

For a man carrying a nation's libido on his shoulders, Japanese "porn king Shimiken" looks as fresh as a daisy. The 35-year-old cult hero, described by one director as the Cristiano Ronaldo of sex and famed for his Herculean powers between the sheets, grins as he tells AFP, "It's a hard job, but somebody's got to do it."

Shimiken - real name Ken Shimizu - has slept with more than 8,000 women for his 7,500 movies, and recently caused a stir by begging for reinforcements, tweeting that there were more Bengali tigers alive than male porn actors in Japan. "There are about 70 male actors to 10,000 women," he said. 

Mother's Day surprise from President Obama to some lucky mums

US President, Barack Obama yesterday surprised three mothers by calling them on the phone to wish them a Happy Mother's Day. According to a White House source, Pres. Obama called Stephanie Tarr from Minnesota, Dawn Miller from Arizona and Patricia Church from Florida, who had at one point or the other written letters to the president.

"Hi. This is Barack Obama. Your President." Obama said "I know how tough it is to raise kids and do right by them, and if it hadn't been for my mother, I certainly wouldn't be here," Obama said on a phone call with one of the mothers "You are doing the most important work there is."

"Not uh ... no way," Stephanie Tarr reportedly responded in disbelief when the person on the other end of the phone introduced himself. "It's me! Give me a test," Obama replied. "Ask me about anything". Then he told all mums "I decided since it was Mother's Day, I should call letter-writers and moms and say 'thank you' for being great moms"