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Grambling State answered in the fourth and upped its lead to 7-3 when freshman Adrian Turner recorded a three-run homer to right. Prairie View wouldn’t go away as they added five runs over the next two frames to regain an 8-7 advantage going into the top of the sixth. Down by one run entering the top of the eighth, the Tigers tied the game at 8-8 after a solo homer by Justin Kelly and the defense came through in the bottom half as reliever Matt Morales retired the side in order. In the top of the ninth, GSU catcher Shannon Meheia opened the inning with a single but was thrown out at second after Anthony Clifton hit into a fielder’s choice. However, Clifton made the most of the situation and moved to third after stealing second combined with an error by Prairie View pitcher Mark Almaguer with one out.

Source: The News Star

Infielder Adrian Beltre sat out all baseball-related activities Friday to rest a sore thumb on his throwing hand. Beltre took part in conditioning drills and other parts of the daily workout. McLaren said he thinks Beltre could play today. Left-hander Eric O’Flaherty has a sore lower back, so his next appearance was pushed back. Right-hander Miguel Batista, who also has been bothered by a sore lower back, threw a bullpen session Friday and is expected to make his next start Sunday. Designated hitter Jose Vidro, who has been bothered by a sore right elbow, hit off a tee and might play today.

Source: The News Tribune

Now this is what I call a good game! Tim Thomas is proving that the Boston Bruins have a better defensive system with him as the goaltender. To imagine, he stopped 25 attempts with the aggressive Islanders. Even though they stand in the middle in terms of rankings, they are showing very good potential. But to win 9 out of their 10 remaining games seems to be a stretch for any team. I am hoping that with the impressive skills Thomas is showing, they can squeeze their way up in terms of rank. Anyway, anything is possible, right?

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The jets had a terrible loss to the cowboys 34-3. This is so humiliating for the jets. Rich Cimini, blames Kellen Clemens, the so called Great Quarterback Hope. The jets’ manager Eric Mangini defends Clemens by saying that he is still under training. Whatever! Show your worthy of playing, else stay out of the game!

A team losing with that large of a gap is unacceptable especially for the Jets. Last year, the Jets proved themselves worthy of playing the game. But now? Serious action needs to be done immediately!!! Before it is too late! Dang! This is so frustrating!

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As in the previous post, the clamor against Thomas is renowned. This article not only blames Isiah but also owner, Mr. Dolan for the losses of the Knicks. To imagine that the Knicks has one of the highest payrolls among the NBA teams nowadays, they still fall short to expectations.

In this article written by Mike Lupica, he states that Mr. Dolan does not give a damn to the team’s fans and doesn’t know anything about being an owner. But who is Mr. Lupica to say those things. He isn’t even a New York fan but a Boston sport’s fan.

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Isiah Thomas is at risk of being fired due to public clamor on the losses of the Knicks. Garden chairman James Dolan is the only one that will determine when Thomas will be fired. The Knicks’ last loss was 108-82 to the Warriors where the spectators were furious at the coaching style of Mr. Thomas.

But the question is who will replace him? There have been numerous speculations but it is still up to Mr. Dolan. Personally, I do not want to blame the coach for everything. Basketball is a team effort. Everybody is accountable, win or lose.

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Track star Marion Jones pleaded guilty for steroid use during the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the 2001 World Olympics. As a result, all her medals during that period will be forfeited and her winnings are to be returned amounting to $700,000. The runners up in all events participated by Jones would be upgraded to their proper positions.

She deserves this for tainting the reputation of the Olympics. What happened to clean and honest games? Why did you even bother becoming an athlete if you will use performance enhancing drugs? I hope this would serve as a lesson to all athletes.

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O’Neal’s two blocked shots made him the third player in NBA history to have 26,000 points, 11,500 rebounds and 2,500 blocks. The others are Kareem-Abdul Jabaar and Hakeem Olajuwon.The intense victory stemmed Phoenix’s slide in the standings, pulling them a game ahead of Dallas for the No. 6 spot in the West. Former Sun Kurt Thomas made an 18-footer to put the Spurs ahead 85-80 with 5:12 to play. A frustrated Suns coach Mike D’Antoni drew a technical moments later, but Ginobili missed the free throw in a sign of things too come. Nash’s 3-pointer cut it to 85-83 with 3:40 to play. A 24-second clock violation by San Antonio led to Stoudemire’s driving shot over Duncan that tied it at 85 with 2:58 left.

Source: Comcast.net

The fight between British boxing superstar Ricky ‘Hitman’ Hatton and Filipino ring icon Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao hasn’t even been settled yet, but already another megabuck fight seems to be in the works for Pacquiao and undefeated pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. Nothing is final yet, of course, but long has Pacquiao hinted that he would like to fight the smart mouth Mayweather, especially since he plans to retire after about two or three more profitable fights. Bob Arum of Top Rank though, Pacquiao’s promoter, has even been casually name-dropping Mayweather in some interviews, leading to speculation that there might indeed be a Pacman vs. Pretty Boy fight somewhere in the future. This is especially since Mayweather Jr. hinted that he would again leave his retirement (his megabuck fights against Oscar dela Hoya and Ricky Hatton were also “from retirement”). More details here.

The two fighters have confirmed their schedule for their title bout where they are set to fit fist against fists in the boxing ring to see who’s better. Manny Pacquiao who defeated Oscar Dela Hoya in a stunning fight last year drew the attention of Hatton after hearing of the outcome of their bout. He says that Manny is indeed a worthy opponent but that he will be ready and will be surprising the champ. Manny Pacquiao is however in another fight, a fight for his advertising contract where he ended up in hot water. As the young boxer was making his name in the ring, he signed up for an entertainment channel Solar Sports which had a ten or fifteen year lock on all his fights/ matches. His having signed a contract with new broadcasters drew ire from the media outlet as they have sighted the provisions of his contract with them that he himself signed. Just another day in the life of a boxer who might have failed to look before he leapt out of the ring which he so dominates, into the world of corporate wrangling where lawyers and corporate people rule!