Is The NBA On The Fix?

David Stern's league is already suffering from low TV ratings, poor image problems, overpaid players and dumb on-court rules that cost teams championships. But the idea of a ref betting on games and possibly engaging in point-shaving takes the NBA's problems to another level. And If it turns out to be true than Stern needs to resign.

Can Mike Francesca Shut Up About A-Rod Already?

Listening to WFAN everyday like I do, this morning I got to listen to afternoon host Mike Francesca carry on and on about how great Alex Rodriguez is (yunno, just in case you didn't already have a clue). Of course with the Yankees still more than 7 games out of playoff contention, you'd think that Francesca, a huge Yankee fan, would understand that it's about his TEAM winning, not the splendor of one individual (esp. one whose never won anything in his career) player. With that said I guess we can just add the All-Knowing Francesca to the long list of media pundits who've been conned by one man's stats instead of where his team is at the end of the season.

Or perhaps Francesca has never heard of Derek Jeter.

Magglio Ordonez Is The A.L. MVP

While everyone concentrates as usual on A-Rod, Magglio Ordonez is also tearing up the American League and best yet, his team, unlike A-Rod's, is in first place.

Michael Vick Has Been Indicted

Rich and talented beyond means, yet still too ignorant to recognize who his real friends are.

0-Fer-20 Bonds Sits With Fatigued Legs

The guy is so great that sometimes we forget that he's approaching 43 and playing in the league that doesn't have a DH. With that said give him all the rest he needs.

CheaperthanHotels.com Is Your Base For The AFL Finals In Melbourne

Everyone has wanted to visit the land down under at some point. Whether it's for its exquisite food, wine regions, the chance to meet Crocodile Dundee or even to see a kangaroo live and in person, Australia offers a lot to a variety of people and best yet, makes for a great family vacation spot.

And I haven't even mentioned the exciting AFL Finals Series coming up in September.

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Arturo Gatti Needs to Stay Retired

Gatti will always be known as a true warrior with heart and his fights were always exciting, but when you get knocked out by a "Contender", you should know that it's time to hang up the gloves for good.

Ichiro Signs 5-Year Extension With Mariners

Damn, with his free agency pending I was kind of hoping that the Mets could get Ichiro and put him in right field come '08. Funny tho' that this extension would happen so soon after Mike Hargrove surprised everybody and quit the other day. Word has it that Ichiro and Hargrove didn't get along.

David Beckham On Cover Of New S.I.

Personally, I don't see how a guy whose married to a Spice Girl, is way too goodlooking (which apparently makes him really popular in gay circles) and seems to be only a respectable player can make Americans go crazy over soccer. But hey, I could be wrong.

Tony LaRussa Is An Idiot

Because simply put, there's no excuse for leaving an MVP and 6-time all-star out of last night's All-Star game.

Antoine Walker OK After Home Robbery

Damn. And this wasn't the first time he's been robbed. While I don't advocate athletes carrying guns, a bodyguard makes perfect sense esp. if you got loot like that which most NBA guys do.

Iverson Loses Lawsuit

But when you think about it, $260,000 is really chump change to Iverson. So he should consider himself lucky that the jury's verdict wasn't much more.

Serena Williams Carries On

Nice to see Serena overcome all that pain she was in. I hope she her or Venus win Wimbledon this year. And for the record, is there a more overrated tennis player than Amelie Mauresmo?

Cynthia Rodriguez Is As Dumb As Her Husband

We all know how much Alex Rodriguez loves to do stupid things to call attention to himself, but I had no idea how bad A-Rod's stupidity was rubbing off on his wife till now.

Bonds Will Start In All-Star Game

Forget the fact that this could be his last season (thus making him deserve a start on merit alone), Bonds stats this season warrant him starting the game.