The Sports Rumors

Today’s Rundown 7/24

Reggie Miller won’t be returning to the NBA after all. I’m so glad he’s not coming back. He was one of my favorite players growing up, especially during those great Pacers-Knicks playoff games. It’s okay to not win a title. It happens. I don’t like guys who join a team just for the sake of getting a ring. I think it’s petty and the ring they get has no significance. I won’t remember Karl Malone as a Laker. I’ll remember him as a Utah Jazz superstar, even if he HAD one a title with L.A. Miller should stick with his TNT broadcasting… something he’s getting better and better at.

Unfortunately, it looks like my New York Yankees are going to have a tougher time grabbing that wildcard spot than I thought just weeks ago. Seattle leads by two games and has a cake schedule the rest of the way, while the Yankees have just the opposite. I still can’t see the Yanks missing the playoffs but it’s definitely a possibility. In other AL playoff news, the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers again, adding to their division lead which now stands at 2.5.

I heard a story on Around the Horn yesterday about how some research has shown that the Boston Red Sox are now the team of choice nationally. It is no longer the New York Yankees. Well that’s saying a lot. It’s nice to know that we, as a society, like to route for a team that was the biggest joke for over 80 years, and now has one title since 1918 compared to the Yankees, let me see, 26? So if the Arizona Cardinals win a title, are we going to hop on them as the team of choice? Please. There is very little I like about the city of Boston and the Red Sox certainly do not fall into that category. I don’t care what some research says. Put together a dynasty, win more than three or four titles, and then you can maybe start to think about mentioning your name with the Yankees.

David Beckham got dropped from behind yesterday and was angry about it. That’s… interesting. Kudos to the guy who dropped him, whoever he is. Beckham’s Galaxy lost 3-0 by the way. It’s also important to note that he had just returned six hours prior to the Galaxy game, from England, where he played a full match for the national team. It’s good to know that the millions of dollars and hype that LA has generated for him is going to good use. I’d be thrilled to know that the guy I have not only invested millions in, but the name and pride of the league, is flying across the United States and the Atlantic to play for his old national squad, which didn’t even want him at one point. Oh, did I forget to mention that he had a swollen ankle to begin with and flying just makes that worse? And did I also forget to mention that he missed one of the Galaxy’s games earlier this season because he “flew within the states” and his ankle’s swelling increased? Flying to England and then playing a full match makes a good deal of sense and really shows where his heart is. You’re the man dude.