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Links: Alomar’s AIDS, Favre Retires and more
News and Links for February 12, 2009…
Roberto Alomar apparently has the AIDS and continued to have unprotected sex with his girlfriend. Those athletes really are smart. The crazier part of the story (if that is possible), is that Alomar says he was raped by two Mexican men in New Mexico after a ballgame.
Brett [...]
Links: Margarito, Trainer Have Licenses Revoked
News and Links for February 11, 2009…
Antonio Margarito and trainer Javier Capetillo have had their licenses revoked by the California State Athletic Commission after a hearing about the substance removed from Margarito’s glove. Margarito was found to have a hard, plaster like substance in his hand wraps prior to his bout with Shane Mosley, [...]
Links: Scott Van Pelt Suspended for Selig Comments
News and Links for February 10, 2009…
ESPN gave Scott Van Pelt a surprise vacation package when they suspended him for comments about Bud Selig that he made on his radio show. Apparently, Van Pelt was all over the Commish’s $18 million salary, and how a man that makes so much can still look like [...]
Links: Darchinyan Batters Arce
News and Links for February 9, 2009…
Vic Darchinyan had his way with Jorge Arce Saturday night, winning all but one round on all the scorecards before the doctor insisted that Arce had had enough after the 11th round. Darchinyan has cleaned out that weight class about as much as any modern weight class can [...]
Links: Calzaghe Goes Out on Top
News and Links for February 6, 2009…
Joe Calzaghe retired undefeated as champion at 46-0. While Calzaghe never got the credit he deserved in the United States, he will go down as the greatest super-middleweight of all-time, and his accomplishments will stand up over time.
Michael Phelps was suspended for three months from competition – Ooohh. [...]
Links: Michael Phelps’ Costly Bong Hit
News and Links for February 2, 2009…
CNBC’s Darren Rovell examines just how much Michael Phelps stands to lose with his awesome bong-hitting decision.
ESPN Insider (subscription only) says that Matt Cassel may end up with the Chiefs next season. Or the Bears, Buccaneers, Panthers, 49ers, Vikings, Lions or Jets. Or the Patriots.
Bill Simmons did [...]
Links: The Guy From House Won the Super Bowl
News and Links for February 2, 2009…
I don’t know if you heard about this, but the Pittsburgh Steelers won the Super Bowl. Hell of a game. The Cardinals certainly proved themselves worthy opponents, but when they were trying to win, the Steelers were just that much better. If they didn’t mail it [...]
Links: Margarito Suspended
News and Links for January 29, 2009…
Antonio Margarito and his trainer have been suspended by the California State Athletic Commission, pending the results of just what his illegal foreign object was in his gloves.
Jon Gruden is ready to coach again, even if it means coaching high school or flag-football.
The UFC is opening their own line [...]
Links: Canseco Draws with Bonaduce
News and Links for January 26, 2009…
Since I consider this an all-inclusive sports web site, I feel it is my duty to report to you that Jose Canseco and Danny Bonaduce “fought” to a three-round draw this weekend. I’m sure you already know this, since I can’t imagine that you didn’t buy the pay-per-view, [...]
Links: Pacquiao-Hatton Back On
News and Links for January 23, 2009…
After way too much back-and-forth, the Manny Pacquiao – Ricky Hatton fight is now back on for May 2. Until Pacquiao demands another inch in height or something else ridiculous.
Joe Calzaghe is planning to fight his final fight at home in Cardiff. Nothing is even close to [...]
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