Jay-Z Giving Away New Album to Nets Fans

You want Jay-Z's highly anticipated comeback album, Kingdom Come, for free? Just buy the New Jersey Nets premiere week ticket package and it’s yours. Jay-Z announced last week that he’d be giving away free copies of his album to anyone Nets fan who bought the 3-game ticket package, which starts as low as $85.

"I'm excited about this package as it combines two of my passions: music and the Nets," Jay-Z said in a statement. "This is a great opportunity for our fans to see our first three games of the season and to get my new CD as soon as it hits the market."

One hundred lucky fans who buy the package, will have their CD signed by the Jigga man. The album drops on November 21 and features production from Kanye West, Just Blaze, Dr. Dre and Chris Martin of Coldplay. The Nets premiere week is their first three home games during the first couple of weeks of November. Roc-a-fella, yall!

Gilbert Arenas Gets Down with Video Gamers

Major League Gaming (MLG) a professional video gaming league, has announced that Washington Wizards’ guard Gilbert Arenas has become the official sponsor for Final Boss, a professional video gaming team within the Boost Mobile MLG Pro Circuit.

What? You didn’t know that you can play video games professionally? It’s getting as big as poker has within the last few years. This fall, USA Nework will be airing episodes of MLG Pro Circuit TV, and Arenas is the first one to jump on the bandwagon.

"MLG and Final Boss are going to be huge,” Arenas said. “It's a great investment for me to get in at the beginning like this, and it's fun to be involved with. The MLG competitions are unreal -- the level of talent and energy is unbelievable. And once the show airs in November, Final Boss will be celebrities.”

Final Boss is one of most popular and celebrated teams in the MLG and has won eight consecutive tournaments in 2005 and 2006. Because of their success, the four-man team scored a three year, $1 million contract with MLG. So if your kids want to grow and become professional video gamers, check out www.mlgpro.com.

Donovan McNabb Promotes Better Care for Diabetes

Last week Philly Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb announced his participation in a national education campaign called “How I Do Diabetes”, in an effort to promote the need for better control of type 2 Diabetes. McNabb and his parents, Sam and Wilma McNabb have partnered with Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation to educate people suffering from diabetes and their family members about the importance of managing the condition, as uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious complications such as blindness, kidney damage, and lower-limb amputations.

"We believe that it's important for us to share the lessons we've learned, as more than half of American patients are not in control," Donovan McNabb said. "My dad Sam was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes nine years ago. We've seen the impact that others can have on a person's ability to manage their diabetes. And, we've seen the benefits of creating a personalized management game plan that identifies practical and achievable choices a person with type 2 diabetes can make to help stay in control."

Shortly after McNabb’s father was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, he started the Donovan McNabb Foundation which raises awareness about the disease. They’re asking fans to check out www.HowIDoDiabetes.com for more information. They’re also asking fans to forget that implosion the Eagles had against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. It’s NOLA's year baby!

Eric Snow Opens Learning Center

At the Edward L. “Peel” Coleman Center in Canton, Ohio, kids now have a quiet place to read thanks to Cleveland Cavalier Eric Snow. The Cavs point guard opened up the The Eric Snow Reading and Learning Center, a room within the Coleman Center, last week. The room, which was previously a trophy room, features six computers, two 30-inch flat screen TVs, and $10,000 in furniture.

“I thank God for being here,” Snow said at the ribbon cutting. “I’m a perfect example... I’ve been blessed. I hope you kids will all enjoy it. I’m glad I can be an inspiration to them. I hope one of them one day will come back and help others in their community.” Ballers Elton Brand, Richard Hamilton, Rasheed Wallace, Kevin Garnett, Corliss Williamson, and Amare Stoudamire also contributed funds to the $30,000 facility.

Reggie Bush Sponsors Hot Auction

By now you’ve heard about Saints’ Reggie Bush and his work within the Katrina-ravaged parts of New Orleans. The Yard by Yard Foundation, which partners Bush and Diet Pepsi, is the organization that the running back is doing all of his work through. For every yard that Bush gains this season, Diet Pepsi will give money towards the rebuilding effort in New Orleans.

In addition to the donations, Yard By Yard is holding an auction which ends tonight. Some of the items on the auction block are pictures, helmets and footballs signed by Reggie Bush. There’s also a trip to the 2007 NFL Draft up for bids. To make a bid head to http://pages.ebay.com/yardbyyard.