The Sports Rumors

Today’s Rundown 7/29

A really quick rundown folks.. I’m working in DC on a special project this week so I haven’t had the flexibility to do what I want like I do at my own office. Bare with me. I’ll have a big feature article tonight and things should get back to normal this weekend and into next week when I go back to my comfortable surroundings.. Until then…

*My Yankees beat Red Sox in Game 1 of series last night (which wasn’t shown by ESPN for some strange reason and infuriated me). I slept well last night knowing that Sox fans must have be feeling that knife in their back when they saw Johnny Damon blast a 2 run homer en route to a 5-3 win. I drove home earlier listening to the radio and people talking about how the Sox were going to take it to the Yanks. I know it’s only game 1 of the series but it’s a good start.

*The USA Basketball got their revenge on Puerto Rico for handing them their worst loss ever in 2004. USA won with ease, 117-78. Lebron James had 21, Anthony had 17, and Kobe had 14.

*Ron Artest has applauded Michael Vick’s apology and wants to reach out. Hahaha. I think that’s the LAST thing Vick needs; to be seen hanging out with a “reaching out” Artest. Seriously, if I committed a crime, there are a couple of people I would not want to be seen with under any circumstances. Those people include O.J. Simpson, Britney Spears, and Ron Artest. There are many more who I could list…but I’m at work writing this all sneakily so I don’t have time.

Look for a feature article this evening after I get home. For now, be bored.

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…