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Accusations Unlimited
Allegation has become the fiat currency of social and legal power over men, and it is working in spades. Corporations cave in, shrinking from the bad press of lawsuits that go to trial. Prosecutors that cannot politically afford to be seen as soft on crime, or hard on women, run innocent people through with... »
NFL: Packers defeat Lions 31–21, Lions become first team to finish season with 0-16 record
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Detroit Lions on Sunday evening by a final score of 31–21, effectively ending the Lions’ season with an 0-16 record. The game was played at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin and was televised by Fox in the United States. Kickoff was at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The Lions... »
Michael Vick Remains An Affront To Civil Society
With yet another exciting NFL season in high gear, I suppose it was just a matter of time before former disgraced Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick started showing his face. Well, at least sort of. This lousy excuse for a human being is in Surry County Virginia right now awaiting his big... »
Viewed wins the 2008 Melbourne Cup
Bart Cummings wins his 12th Melbourne Cup with Viewed ridden by Blake Shin. Bauer ridden by C W Brown was second after the photo finish, with C’est La Guerre ridden by B Prebble coming third. Honolulu was the last placed horse. Cummings began training in 1953. His first Cup win was with Light Fingers in... »
Football: Cowboys cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones can’t discuss police incident
Adam “Pacman” Jones was supposed to address to reporters of his incident with his bodyguard in which police are calling it a private case and will most likely not lead to any charges. The incident happened at a Dallas hotel on Tuesday night between Jones and his bodyguard. Police were called to a disturbance... »
NBC Questions Kobe Bryant’s Pride of Being on Team USA
-By Warner Todd Huston In a recent interview with USA Olympics basketball team member Kobe Bryant, NBC Sports reporter Chris Collinsworth seemed to question Kobe’s patriotism when the player said that he was proud to wear the team USA uniform. Wondering if it was “cool” to be proud of being on Team USA, Collinsworth seemed... »
(Woman) Writer reviewed
(Woman) Writer is a fascinating collection of essays by the famous and prolific author Joyce Carol Oates. The essays meander wonderfully amongst subjects, including an overview of general topics relating to the art of writing, Oates’ interpretations of a variety of literary works ranging from the classic to the little-known, and the bloody... »
Boxing: Pacquiao and Diaz trade verbal punches
Two days before the actual slug out between US-born fighter David Diaz (34-1-1, 17 KOs) and challenger, a three title holder Filipino boxing champion, Emmanuel “Pacman” Pacquiao (46-3-2, 34 KOs) occurs in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 28, 2008 the two trades verbal punches at each other during a meeting with members of sports... »
MLB: Joba Chamberlain leaves Yankess to be with ill father
American Major League Baseball relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain of the New York Yankees returned a call to his sister after an 8-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox Sunday night. After speaking with his sister who was in Lincoln, Nebraska, he was in tears and being consoled by manager Joe Girardi. Joba’s father, Harlan Chamberlain,... »
Former WCW Wrestling Champ Faces Life in Prison for Sex Trafficking
Former professional wrestler Harrison Norris Jr., 42, a/k/a “Hardbody Harrison,†was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison for committing multiple violations of federal sex trafficking and forced labor statutes in connection with a scheme to force women into prostitution. Norris was a champion with the World Championship Wrestling company, which was eventually... »
Lewis Hamilton wins 2008 Australian Grand Prix
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton starting from pole wins the FIA Formula-1 2008 ING Australian Grand Prix on the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. Nick Heidfeld took second for BMW Sauber. Nico Rosberg scoring his first Formula One podium in third and a long-awaited for Williams team. A thrilling race ended with only seven drivers... »
National Hockey League Scores and other news: March 14, 2008
There were 8 games played in the National Hockey League on March 13, 2008. Tampa Bay Lightning @ Boston Bruins Tampa Bay Lightning 3 Boston Bruins 1 Jeff Halpern scored first for the Lightning 7:41 into the first period on a Tampa Bay power play. Andreas Karlsson put the Lightning ahead by 2 7:43 into the second period.... »
Brett Favre says goodbye to NFL at press conference
After playing 17 seasons in the United States’ top professional football league, quarterback Brett Favre of the National Football League’s Green Bay Packers bid a final farewell to the sport in an emotional press conference at Lambeau Field on Thursday, saying he is “not up to the challenge” of another season. “I know I can... »
National Hockey League news: February 21, 2008
February 21, 2008 There were 6 games played in the National Hockey League on February 20, 2008. Game summaries Tampa Bay Lightning @ Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning 1 0 2 0 3 Buffalo Sabres 0 0 3 1 4 Chris Gratton scored to give Tampa Bay an early lead. After nearly 40 minutes without a goal, Brad Richards would put the Lightning ahead by two... »
Metro Atlanta’s Great Golf Course Communities!
Author’s note: This was first published several years ago. Golf is one of the most popular outdoor sports in the world. In the United States, there are more than 18 million golfers who spend some $600 million each year on equipment for this much-loved sport. Atlanta boasts more than 100 golf courses. Several Atlanta... »
New York Giants upset New England Patriots’ quest for perfect season
The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17-14 to win Super Bowl XLII at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, Sunday night. A touchdown by the New York Giants in the last seconds of the very tight game disrupted the New England Patriots’ quest for a perfect, undefeated season. The Patriots attained... »
Major League Baseball: Twins trade Cy Young winning pitcher Johan Santana to Mets
In a deal announced Tuesday, the Minnesota Twins have traded pitcher Johan Santana to the New York Mets. The trade is yet to be finalized, pending a physical examination and agreement on a contract extension, but an agreement is expected to be made before 5:00 EST Friday. In exchange for the three-time all-star and two-time... »
Police arrest former NFL player Alonzo Spellman
Alonzo Spellman, a former National Football League player, was arrested Tuesday in Tulsa, Oklahoma after a twenty minute car chase with police. Officers used “spike sticks” that flattened three tires on Spellman’s car, but he refused to get out until officers fired pepper-spray pellets into the vehicle. Spellman was hospitalized and had to attend psychiatric... »
New England Patriots defeat San Diego Chargers 21-12
The New England Patriots are 18-0. They will be heading for Glendale, Arizona, the site of Super Bowl 42. Randy Moss only had one catch for a 18 yard gain. LaDainian Tomlinson was mostly on the sideline watching the San Diego Chargers get beaten by the New England Patriots. San Diego did not have... »
Instead of silly global-warming gestures, cancel the Super Bowl
By Craig J. Cantoni This season’s Super Bowl will be played about 10 miles from my home in Scottsdale, Ariz. In one of the silliest gestures produced by the unwarranted mass hysteria over global warming, the host stadium is planting trees to counteract carbon dioxide produced by the game. If global warming is truly man-caused, and... »
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