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Wed, Jan 25, 2012 > 9:37pm

Terrell Owens Signs To Play For IFL Allen Wranglers

Terrell Owens will be returning to Texas to play football, but this time it won’t be for the

Dallas Cowboys or the Houston Texans. T.O. announced via twitter he is officially a member and part-owner of the Allen Wranglers. The Wranglers are a part of a 16-team Indoor Football League, and Allen is a suburb of Dallas.

You couldn’t have paid me to believe that T.O. would end up spending his last years as a pro athlete playing in an indoor football league. I can’t tell the future but I have gut feeling this IFL stint won’t propel T.O. back to the limelight of the NFL.

Vanessa Bryant Gets 3 Mansions From Kobe Bryant Divorce Settlement

Whoever said love don’t cost a thing hadn’t spoken to Kobe Bryant.

It was previously reported that Kobe’s ex-wife, Vanessa, was going to receive two homes within the divorce settlement. But now, TMZ reports that the Bryants newly constructed mansion, which is also located in Newport Beach, will go to Vanessa.

Vanessa will receive half of Kobe’s worth, roughly $75 million which includes the three mansions. For some reason you’d think that Kobe would be worth more than $150 million, but I guess lawyer fees, experimental procedures and real estate add up. As for Vanessa, with property values continuing to drop it might not be practical to have three massive mansions especially in such close proximity to each other. Not to mention the maintenance of those homes has to be a killer!

Vanessa Bryant To Join "Basketball Wives LA"?

You had to know this was coming.

Vanessa Bryant represents ‘The Ultimate’ Basketball wife. From cheating scandals to championship rings and now receiving half of Kobe’s money in a divorce settlement. While Vanessa was the first lady of the NBA, she has always maintained an “unfriendly” and “aloof” reputation, and many people haven’t had the opportunity to really get to know her.

But VH1 and “Basketball Wives LA” is looking to change all of that! According to reports, show producers are looking to add the former Mrs. Bryant to the LA cast, and make her the focal point of the show.

While adding Vanessa to BBW LA would add instant drama, I doubt she’ll actually join the show. Vanessa and Shaunie O’Neal were never close while their husbands played together for the Lakers, so I’m sure Vanessa wouldn’t be too keen on being a cast member of Shaunie’s show. And can you picture Vanessa hanging around town with Gloria, Laura, Draya, Jackie and the girls? Me either. Lastly, why would she join BBW LA before exploring her own TV show, if she wanted to go that route.

Adding Vanessa would be a reality TV fan’s dream but with a cool $75 million in her back pocket, I wouldn’t hold my breath.

Now of course, if she did join the show, I’d have me DVR and popcorn ready!