Boxing Notes: Mayweather calls Guerrero ‘tough fighter’
Robert Guerrero and Floyd Mayweather Jr. shared a heated exchange of words during a Showtime event in March.
For good reason, ‘Ghost’ won’t be singing ‘I love New York’ anytime soon
After sifting through all the info, think our champion boxer and good guy, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero got New Yorked big time. Unless there’s a change in facts, there’s something terribly wrong with what went down in John F. Kennedy Airport. Recap: On his east coast media swing, Guerrero brings a gun in a locked case and magazine clips – no ammunition – that he plans to use at a gun range in Las Vegas, where he’s directly headed to after the east coast swing. He presents the gun in a locked case at the airport and gets arrested. Somebody leaks the story that a celebrity got popped with a gun at the airport to the NY TV stations and the media mob grabs ahold. That’s how it works folks, and the first reports are, “Guerrero arrested with unlicensed handgun at JFK.” Not good, but by-golly-gee the initial press release from Queens County District Attorney Richard A. Brown conveniently ignores the fact that Guerrero registered the gun in California and buries the fact that he voluntarily declared the gun at the ticket counter following what he believed was the law. Instead there’s this “rich” quote from the grandstanding New York DA: “I hope that Mr. Guerrero fights better than he thinks. For anyone who hasn’t gotten the message, let me be crystal clear. You cannot bring an unlicensed weapon – loaded or unloaded – into this county or this city. And if you do you will be arrested and face felony charges.” Should Guerrero have known better? Sure, it wasn’t the brightest move. Should he be convicted of a felony and spend time in prison? Without further damning evidence, absolutely, positively NO! Guerrero made a few mistakes, perhaps the biggest is not talking to the local newspaper. We’ve followed him since he was fighting in Lemoore, CA and not to speak directly to the people in Gilroy who have so long supported him is a judgment error, no matter what “the handlers” are telling you. Next time have Federal Express deliver the gun to Vegas (if that’s legal) and stay clear of New York, it’s full of trouble and big mouths.
NHL: Dallas rallies to defeat Sharks 5-4 in shootout
SAN JOSE – Dallas overcame two-goal deficits twice Sunday afternoon on the way to a 5-4 shootout victory over the San Jose Sharks at sold-out HP Pavilion.
Is disrespect a common thread among teens?
Our local movie theaters – Gilroy Platinum Theater and Morgan Hill CineLux - are a couple of my favorite places to spend my extra time (and money). There’s just something about sitting in a darkened theater with a group of friends - and strangers - eyes glued to the big screen, laughing or crying or jumping out of our seats.
‘I do art because I have to’
Gilroy High School’s recent production of the beloved musical “Annie” deserves accolades. Director Ethan Stocks created a tight, fresh production enhanced with choreography by Hilary Little, an outstanding orchestra prepared by Greg Grant, and a cast of talented actors.
NHL: Sharks turn back Wild 4-2 for sixth straight win
SAN JOSE – San Jose acquired Scott Hannan and Raffi Torres at Wednesday’s NHL trade deadline, then celebrated with a sixth consecutive victory, 4-2 over the Minnesota Wild at sold-out HP Pavilion.
Boxing: Schaefer says Guerrero’s ‘focus will be on the fight’
Robert Guerrero’s fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 4 will go on as planned, even after Guerrero was arrested March 28 on gun charges at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.
Area Christians observe Good Friday
It was warm and sunny at San Jose's Alum Rock Park last Friday. At 11:45 a.m., a group of more than 50 people, varying in age from children in strollers to seniors with canes and including four clergymembers, gathered in the uppermost parking lot. They could have been there for a picnic.
