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Athletic Misconduct
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Coaches monitor Mayo case
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September 17, 2008
When allegations surfaced this year that USC basketball star O.J. Mayo had received improper benefits from a sports agency funneled through close advisors, the university pointed to its own scrutiny of Mayo and said an NCAA “investigation” had deemed him eligible. Read more
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Lawyer: Mail slips implicate Clemens
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July 17, 2008
NEW YORK – Convicted steroid dealer Kirk Radomski looked under his television last weekend and found overnight mail slips from packages he claims were used to send human growth hormone to Roger Clemens’ house, according to the lawyer for Brian McNamee. Read more
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Sense of wonderment gives way to wondering
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July 9, 2008
I want to believe, I really do. Read more
Thursday, June 12, 2008
If league indeed is rigged, it’s not doing it very well
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June 12, 2008
Where insanity happens. Read more
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Sparring continues in Reggie Bush case
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May 22, 2008
A would-be sports marketing agent who reportedly reached an out-of-court settlement with Reggie Bush will be one of the first people to be deposed in a civil lawsuit involving the former USC running back, the attorney for the man suing Bush said Wednesday. Read more
Friday, May 16, 2008
A must-read on doping, especially for the unconvinced
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May 16, 2008
I have a new book every baseball writer and broadcaster should read. Read more
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
CONTROL YOURSELF
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May 14, 2008
His cardinal-and-gold tie gleaming in the sun, Mike Garrett stepped in front of the shiny red car with a huge grin. Read more
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Tito Maddox sees himself in O.J. Mayo saga
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May 13, 2008
Tito Maddox is watching the O.J. Mayo saga unfold, “stunned by the parallel” of reports illustrating allegations that cash and gifts prohibited by college rules were funneled to the NBA-bound college star. Read more
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Commissioner David Stern sends wrong signal with punishment of Celtics’ Paul Pierce
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May 11, 2008
David Stern, here’s a suggestion for the $25,000 soon to flow your way from the bank account of Paul Pierce, the Boston Celtic accused by your league of making a “menacing gesture” – interpretation: gang sign – at an opponent in a recent playoff game. Read more
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Anthony ‘sorry’ as police accused
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April 16, 2008
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony said Tuesday he was “truly sorry” for his arrest on DUI charges, and police denied giving him special treatment, even though one officer gave him a lift after his arrest and another drove his car to a city lot. Read more
Friday, April 11, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
What Daly needs is tough love
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March 13, 2008
The 8:40 tee time in the pro-am arrived Wednesday morning and John Daly didn’t. Read more
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Judge asks for a redraft on Bonds’ case
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March 1, 2008
The grand jury testimony that led to Barry Bonds being charged with the federal crimes of perjury and obstruction of justice was ordered unsealed Friday by a federal judge who also ordered prosecutors to reword their indictment of the all-time home run king. Read more
Saturday, February 9, 2008
The plot thickens as hearing nears
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February 9, 2008
As a star-studded, nationally televised show on the eve of spring training, Wednesday’s steroid hearing by a House committee is surely not the kind of curtain-raiser on the 2008 season that Major League Baseball officials would prefer. Read more
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
TWILIGHT REVISITED
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January 29, 2008
Dan Duquette’s decision to let Roger Clemens leave the Boston Red Sox after the 1996 season still generates ridicule. Read more
Friday, January 25, 2008
Attorney: Bush must give deposition
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January 25, 2008
The attorney for a would-be sports marketer suing Reggie Bush and his family says the Heisman Trophy winner from USC will be compelled next month to provide a sworn deposition answering the civil lawsuit. Read more
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Stubblefield pleads guilty in BALCO case
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January 19, 2008
Dana Stubblefield, a former NFL defensive player of the year, pleaded guilty Friday to lying to a federal investigator about his use of performance-enhancing drugs. Read more
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Anti-doping agency boss blasts baseball
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January 17, 2008
As Commissioner Bud Selig made it abundantly clear that he has no intention of letting an independent agency run baseball’s drug-testing program, the president of the World Anti-Doping Agency criticized Selig and players’ union chief Donald Fehr on Wednesday for “essentially thumbing their nose at those who care about the integrity of the game.” Read more
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Lake says he believes USC knew of Bush gifts
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January 15, 2008
A would-be San Diego sports marketer said Monday he laments dragging USC into alleged business dealings between him and former Trojans tailback Reggie Bush, a failed venture that has prompted a civil lawsuit and an NCAA investigation. Read more
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Marion Jones’ fall from grace is complete
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January 12, 2008
If you look for pictures of Marion Jones, you will find one in track garb from the cover of Time magazine, another in a slinky gown from the cover of Vogue and another with the milk mustache A-list celebrities wear in the “Got milk” advertising campaign. Read more
