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19 Feb 2009 11:16

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Sports: Psst. Hey A-Rod. It’s the MLB. We need to talk.

  • The tension in that room oughta be fun. The MLB Player’s Association recently got wind that the league’s investigative department wants to speak with Yankee Alex Rodriguez about a couple of things regarding that whole steroids incident. While it will be non-disciplinary in nature, it certainly doesn’t sound like much fun. source

18 Feb 2009 10:45

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Sports: Jerry Jones: Here’s a hint that T.O.’s still a Cowboy (probably)

  • You and I both know that the one that you’re asking about all the time, if I gave you the answer that you want to hear, then you would’ve already had it. So the fact you don’t have it ought to tell you something.
  • Jerry Jones • Dropping knowledge at a press conference on the status of Terrell Owens and his future with the Dallas Cowboys. • source

18 Feb 2009 10:34

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Sports: He’s 17, has yellow pants, and we hate this golfer already

Ryo Ishikawa may look pulled out of a Speed Racer episode, but he’s really the next Tiger Woods. source

17 Feb 2009 10:26

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Sports: The top of the NCAA hoops rankings is a revolving door

  • 5 top-ranked men’s teams have lost while No. 1. UConn’s the latest. source

16 Feb 2009 10:55

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Sports: Boston College beat Duke. That’s kind of rare.

  • 24 years since BC last beat the Blue Devils in hoops. Crazy. source

16 Feb 2009 10:50

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Sports: David Beckham’s future with AC Milan? Out of his hands.

  • I have enjoyed playing on the pitch and my performances and it has gone well for me. But there is nothing I can do. It is kind of out of my hands.
  • David Beckham • Who has a massive contract with the L.A. Galaxy but a great desire to continue playing soccer with AC Milan. The negotiations continue between the two clubs. We could be going out on a limb here, BUT: Perhaps he shouldn’t have signed the contract. • source

16 Feb 2009 00:26

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Sports: Don’t Kobe and Shaq look so cute together?

They were co-MVPs at the NBA All-Star Game, and helped the West topple the East, 146-119. source
 

15 Feb 2009 16:49

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Sports: Shaq looks back on his pretty awesome career

  • … Jon Koncak signed for $5 million a year and I said to myself, ‘If this guy can get $5 million a year, I’ve got to get 15.’
  • Shaquille O’Neal • Talking about his initially modest salary requirements (well, for the NBA) and his legendary soon-to-end NBA career. He’s been in the league 17 seasons and is about to play his 15th All-Star Game. Also, back in the day, he broke a couple of backboards. • source

15 Feb 2009 13:18

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Sports: The NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest was a … well …

Kryptonite won over Superman as Nate Robinson toppled Dwight Howard this year. source

14 Feb 2009 08:23

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Sports: A-Rod couldn’t reschedule the park dedication, it seems

  • I want to welcome my friends in the back. We travel together just like a family. A dysfunctional family. As you know, it’s been a really quiet week for me, so it’s nice to get out on a Friday night.
  • Alex Rodriguez • Referring to the press, who followed him to the University of Miami, where Alex Rodriguez Park was dedicated to him last night – just days after admitting to using steroids between 2001 and 2003. The Yankees slugger never went there, but he almost did and has since donated a lot of money to the school. • source