The Sports Rumors

Today’s Rundown 7/25

I was too infatuated with my Draft Day endeavors to really pay attention to what was going on today in the world of sports, unless it was something really important. Fortunately, I didn’t miss all that much. Here’s the rundown:

*USA Basketball is looking like it’s back to the way it used to be. The National Team spanked Canada by 50 points, improving their record to 3-0. Kobe Bryant threw in 15 points. The United States is averaging 116 points a game, not far off from the 1992 Dream Team who was dropping 121.2 per contest. It’s good to see that the men’s team is back to dominating after having such embarrassing outings the past few years. It doesn’t hurt that Kobe is on the team either. USA plays undefeated Brazil for the top seed in Group B on Sunday.

*Barry Bonds blasted homerun number 761 against the Brewers today, a day after being given the key to the city in San Francisco. Whether you hate him, love him, or are indifferent; there is no question that Bonds can still play in this league come next year.

*Michael Vick was suspended indefinitely by Commissioner Roger Goodell last night. No surprises there. The Falcons are trying to get somewhere around $22 million back from Vick as well. Moving on…