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So, I'm tired of this whole Michael Vick fiasco, but when something new happens I must make mention of it. He is apparently not going to plead guilty to killing any dogs or gambling on any dog fights. The only thing he's going to plead guilty to is the charge of interstate commerce for the purpose of dog fighting. ESPN legal analyst Lester Munson says that there's no way the judge will let Vick not plead to these other charges when his 3 co-defendants already plead guilty to them. He may be right about the judge not letting Vick skate on those issues, but his reasoning makes no sense to me. What in the hell does your pleading guilty to something have to do with me? Just because those other 3 said they killed dogs that doesn't mean Vick had to have killed any. If he didn't (he probably did) then why the hell should he have to say he did just because the other 3 said they did. That makes absolutely no sense to me. I guess we'll see what happens Monday.
The USA beat the hell out of the US Virgin Islands. Kobe turned 29 today. He's getting a little long in the tooth Mitch. Help a brotha out!
Tim Donaghy is apparently still going to get his pension from the NBA which would be around $78,000 for the next 10 years. Wow.
The WNBA playoffs have started and I actually watched most of the Indiana/Connecticut game. it went into triple OT with Connecticut ultimately winning. The game was so intense as well it should be considering its a best of 3 series. The NBA should adopt that format. I hate the fact that teams are unfazed by a loss early in a series. You could tell by the looks on the women's faces that whoever lost that game was going to be stressed as hell! It was a great game and the first triple ot game in WNBA playoff history.

Yanks, Donald Young

Yanks won Sux lost. They needed to win considering they got the hell beat out of them 18-9 last night and they were 2 games into that 3 game losing streak I told ya'll might happen. Damn you Mike Mussina. Andy Pettite Pitched tonight and all is well.
The FIBA Americas games have started and we (USA) have to at least make it to the Finals to qualify for the Olympics. I'm not really all that worried about the team to be honest. Kobe Bryant will be the difference.
Remember that teenage colored tennis player Donald Young I told ya'll about a long time ago? He played a hell of a game against Davedynko. (or however the hell you spell his name) Anyway, the kid had him on the ropes, but he couldn't put him away. He looks like he has a bright future ahead of him. His emergence would do wonders for American tennis and it might get more young colored boys interested in playing. He could revolutionize the game like Serena and Venus did. Serena made everyone step their costume game up for damn sure. It used to be shorts and tanks, but she broke out that black catsuit a few years ago and changed the game completely. He came out there with his hat cocked to the side and he had diamond studs in his ears! He also has dimples and he's absolutely adorable. There's definitely marketing potential there. Nike better make it happen!
I hate Bill Walton, just thought I'd throw that out there.

Okay, Free Mike Vick for Real

7 decided to take the deal and he'll plead guilty on Monday. Sigh. Bless his little guilty heart! I guess now all we have to look forward to is the sentencing. This is of course one of the biggest days in Atlanta sports history and I'm not even in town to listen to the fans. Darnitt! I don't know how long 7 will survive in jail! He isn't the biggest fella and he just looks like he'd be somebody's girlfriend. I'm just sayin............

Free Mike Vick!

Yanks won, Sux lost. Yanks are now only 4 games behind the Sux. Enter 3 game losing streak. It's bound to happen because it has happened several times this season. They close the gap just enough to get our hopes up, then they falter. I totally hope it doesn't happen, but I'm prepared for it if it does.
Johan Santana was a monster today. The Twins need to go ahead and trade him to the Yankees and quit playing. He struck out 17 through 8 innings. Damn.
Troy Smith didn't look terrible for the Ravens tonight, I hope he at least makes the team. He's a cutie!
Roger Federer beat the hell out of James Blake to win his 50th tournament title. There isn't a more dominant athlete in sports right now.
The Grand Jury is supposed to reconvene in the Vick case tomorrow. You know at first I was all for Vick taking a plea, but now I'm like f*ck that! Go to trial! It's your word against theirs and they are some unscrupulous mutha *******! I know he doesn't have a squeaky clean past, but his legal woes are nowhere near what theirs are. All he needs is one Michael Vick fan, just one and he'll walk his ass out of that courtroom. Since everyone is convinced race determines your allegiance in this case I suppose he just needs one brutha or sista on the jury to walk. Go for it Mike! Tell your lawyer to stand up in a court of law and proclaim your innocence! Tell that judge and jury that you spend at least 7 months of the year in Atlanta and there's no way you had time to do all the things your cousins said you did! Speaking of your cousins, they are trifling as hell!!!!! Damn, if you can't count on family who can you count on?? They ought to be ashamed ganging up on Mike like this. I'ma get me a free Mike Vick t-shirt if he goes to trial. Dog fighting is illegal and all that good stuff, but there's no way this man should be facing as much jail time as he's facing because of this. You have rapists, and pedophiles and murderers of humans who don't get the scrutiny that he's getting and who don't face as much time as he's facing. Our legal system is a joke like that sometime. Save your nasty comments. I'm against dog fighting and I'd never watch it, but I'm just saying we need to put things into perspective in this country. I love the way everyone is talking about the value of animals and then going home and sitting down to steak and chicken dinners every night. Its a little hypocritical dontcha think? Mike, I think you are dumb as hell, but I don't think your life should be over because of this. Free Mike Vick!!!!

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Alright, so I have a rather stressful family situation that I have to attend to so this blog might suffer a bit. I'll do what I can though. Anyway.
Yanks lost, Sux did too. Rivera coughed up another game. I guess we see why Cashman wanted to take the wait and see approach with that contract extension.
Jamarcus Russell still hasn't signed. Seriously, the NFL needs to just put a cap on Rookie salaries and keep it moving. He better set the league on fire when he finally suits up!
Vick's team of lawyers have differing opinions about how to approach this case. I guess some want him to plea while others want to move forward with a trial. I'd lean more toward the lawyer who wants to plea. It ain't looking good for 7, that's for damn sure.
Tim Donaghy plead guilty today and now everyone is ready to move on. One of the more interesting things to come from this is Donaghy supposedly just supplied his conspirators with inside info about who was calling the games and etc. The fact that people are compelled to bet big money on games on account of who's officiating should have David Stern extremely concerned about the image of his league. We've all know that referees show an enormous amount of bias toward the Superstars and now it's been confirmed. This is a problem the league has needed to address for a long time and I'm glad David Stern will have to acknowledge that games aren't officiated fairly. The players and real fans have been saying this for years. Hopefully now the favoritism shown for the household names will cease. It's only fair!

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Tiger won his 13th Major. (yawn) I knew he wouldn't go the whole year without winning one.
Yanks won, Sux lost! Eric Gagne has been a DISASTER! I hope he keeps it up.
Pacman made his much anticipated debut on TNA wrestling. The Titans had previously sought a restraining order, but they were able to reach an agreement that allowed Pacman to perform. I must say they were very reasonable. Jones, the team and TNA reached an agreement Friday allowing him to perform -- under extensive stipulation. He could not touch or be touched, grapple, shove, throw or have anything thrown at him by anyone working for or watching the show. I'm surprised they didn't have him carried through the tunnel for fear he might trip and sprain his ankle.
Word on the street is Goodell will announce a suspension for 7 for the 2007 season this week or next. We've all known this was coming for a while, he might as well make it official.
Donovan will not play in the Eagles first preseason game. Donovan, I'm begging you pleeeeeeeeeeeeaaaase take more time to recover!!!

Haters, Coin Toss

The Titans are hatin' on Pacman! They are tryna stop this man from getting money! They've filed for a restraining order to prevent him from wrestling! They're playing the old language in his contract card. "All NFL players have language in their contracts that prohibit them from engaging in activities 'which may involve a significant risk of personal injury. We certainly believe wrestling to be hazardous, and it is obvious from the player's conduct that he is ignoring this aspect of his agreements with the club." The Titan's need to quit acting like they are trying to make sure he doesn't injure himself because they want him to be able to return. It will probably be a cold day in Atlanta in July before they pay him to wear their uniform again. They just want to make sure he doesn't get hurt so that they'll be able to trade him if/when he's reinstated. I'm sure Pacman wasn't going to be jumping from the ropes putting dudes in sleeper holds and ish like that. He's probably just going to be an over glorified hype man. I think it's a travesty that this dude is suspended with no pay but once a week he has to report to a meeting here, there and everywhere. When they stop paying you for the entire year, you shouldn't have to report anydamnwhere! So what if he wants to get another job so that he can have some income? Dude was makin it rain like 3 times a week so there's a good chance he wasn't budgeting his money. He might be broke as hell and need the money the TNA was going to give him. The NFLPA sucks!!!! Someone needs to set up a meeting between Donald Fehr and Gene Upshaw. Fehr can give him tips on how to render the Commissioner useless! I'm going to try to make this happen!
Yanks won, Sux lost. The young pitchers were great! That vaunted bullpen of the Sux coughed up a 4 run lead. I hope they do that at least 3 times per week. A girl can dream!
Romeo Crennel said he's going to flip a coin to see which quarterback gets the start during their first pre-season game. Of course the ESPN NFL Live guys are acting like this is the most devastating thing known to man. They're talking about the team trusting in his ability to decide this and that and blah, blah, blah. All Romeo is saying is that none of the quarterbacks on his roster suck any more or less than any of the others. Since neither one of them is going to give the team a real chance to win games, he might as well let a coin decide which dude he can blame when he's fired in week 8. Trust me, that's all he's saying! Plus, when you have to choose between two things and no matter which way you go it isn't going to be that big of a deal there's no better way to decide than a good ole fashioned coin toss. Let's not make a big deal of this. Put yourself in Romeo's shoes, you'd do the same. It's like death by lethal injection or death by electrocution. Yeah, one may be a little (lot) more painful than the other but the end result is always the same.