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Ryan Braun Suspended for the Rest of 2013
Major League Baseball has thrown the first dagger in the Biogenesis case. Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun has been suspended by MLB without pay for the remainder of the 2013 season.
This from MLB: Braun will not contest the suspension which was meted out for "violations of the Basic Agreement and its Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program...
Top 5 Toughest Rookie NFL Coaching Jobs in 2013
Coaching in the NFL is a tough gig. You only have two or three years no matter the team, front office and quarterback to make things happen if you enter a new head post. Who has the toughest jobs this year as rookie NFL head coaches? Here are my Top 5:
Do You Like Phil Mickelson [POLL]
It was recently brought up by "Nailz" in Albany on my show that Phil Mickelson is phony and that his peers don't like him either. Do you like the 2013 British Open champ and five-time major winner? Vote here:
Will CC Sabathia Ever Be A Dominating Ace Again [POLL]
CC Sabathia has struggled mightily this year and got rocked in Boston on Sunday Night Baseball. The velocity is down, his fastball doesn't locate and Sabathia gives up runs early and runs often. Will he ever be a dominating ace again...
Opening Weekend At Saratoga Race Course Ends With Special Sunday
On a much cooler day with even some light sweeping rain through the region and another big crowd, there were 10 races in all on the closing weekend Sunday at Saratoga Race Course. None disappointed. There was even a 69:1 that shocked the masses at the historic course.
Phil Mickelson Wins 2013 British Open
The British Open can change in an absolute heartbeat. The reason is usually because of the weather. It is awfully difficult to take over a British Open based on a flurry of birdies at the end because of that weather which is always unpredictable, the competition and the quirky nature of the Open track. Don't tell Phil Mickelson any of this.
Saratoga Race Course Opening Day Shines Again
The 150th year of horse racing in Saratoga kicked off Friday and didn't disappoint. Thousands flocked the historic race course despite temperatures in the mid-90's by afternoon time. In fact, over 21,000 made their way to Saratoga.
Will The New York Giants Make the 2013 NFL Playoffs?
The Giants struggled last year and missed the playoffs and were a little banged up along the way, the most severe and impactful injuries to Hakeem Nicks (foot/knee). But the Giants recently signed Victor Cruz long term, Nicks looks healthy, Eli Manning is in his prime, Tom Coughlin is still the head coach and the G-Men had a nice NFL Draft on paper...
How The New York Yankees Can Make The Playoffs in 2013
The Yankees are projected for 87 wins. They have 26 games in the second half against the Rays, Orioles and Red Sox with 12 against Boston. How can the Yanks make the playoffs for the 18th time in 19 seasons? Here is how:
Los Angeles Lakers Will Pursue LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony
Lakers front office sources have told ESPN.com that the Lakers will in fact pursue both LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony after the 2013-2014 NBA season.
Mariano Rivera’s Last All-Star Entrance
What a night it was in New York City at the 84th All-Star Game at Citi Field. It was all about Mariano Rivera, as it should have been. Rivera ran out from the bullpen to his customary "Enter Sandman" for the bottom of the 8th inning. And then the baseball world froze for Mo, and rightly so...
Is Mariano Rivera A First Ballot Hall Of Famer [POLL]
There is no question that Mariano Rivera is a Hall of Fame closer. But the question now is, Will Rivera get into Cooperstown on the first ballot like a Ty Cobb or Ted Williams or Hank Aaron or Ernie Banks or Willie Mays or Cal Ripken Jr...