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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Tiger Woods Voted Top Athlete of the Decade

Tiger Woods has been voted Athlete of the Decade by members of The Associated Press.

There are Mixed Reactions to Tiger Woods As the Decade's Top Athlete.

Like one of the people in the video said, he isn't the husband of the decade, but he is the Athlete Of The Decade.

Monday, December 28, 2009

The AP Sports Story Of The Year

Steroids' blemish on baseball has been picked as the Story of the Year by members of The Associated Press.

I sure hope that Manny Ramirez doesn't try to become pregnant again. The Dodgers need this guy on the field. He can change the outcome of a game with one swing, although I think his best days are behind him.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Video: Bob Costas on Series Being Altered by All-Star Game

Should the All-Star Game determine home-field advantage in the World Series? MLB Network announcer Bob Costas says while the link may be flawed, there are reasons to keep it.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Josh Hamilton Discusses Baseball&'Beyond Belief'

The AP's Ben Walker interviews Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers. In his new book "Beyond Belief," the former No. 1 draft pick of the Tampa Bay Rays discusses his remarkable comeback from drug addiction back to the Major Leagues.

Josh Hamilton has an incredible story. Now America will get to read about it in his new book.

Josh knows what it's like to hit rock bottom and then rise to the top.

Rumor or Reality: Varitek to Leave Red Sox

Boston's veteran catcher becomes a free agent at the end of the season and after career-low numbers in 2008, there's rumor he may not be back.

It would be weird not seeing Varitek behind the plate of the Red Sox, but it is understandable why they would let him go, especially if they want more offensive production from their catcher.

I would expect Kevin Cash to become the full time catcher if Varitek is let go.

Monday, September 8, 2008

NFL Week 1: Brady Hurt, Favre's NY Debut

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady injures his left knee; Brett Favre makes a successful debut with the Jets; Carolina upsets San Diego on the game's last play; Vince Young is hurt in the Titans win; Matt Ryan throws for a TD on his first NFL pass.

For My Thoughts on the Tom Brady knee injury, see below.