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December 30, 2004

Snow Patrol

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 30, 2004

Over 900 people showed up outside Lambeau Field this morning answering the Packers' call for a snow shovel brigade. The team was paying people $8/hour to clear the bleachers even though people were willing to do it for free. I don't know who was dumber: the Packers for paying these... [Full Story]

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December 29, 2004

The Clue is in the Description

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 29, 2004

Make of this what you will.Rome - A former Ferrari team doctor, Benigno Bartoletti, has said that close to one third of Grand Prix drivers takes cocaine. "At races, there is a lot of cocaine and in Formula One, it could be as many as one third of all drivers... [Full Story]

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Week 17 NFL Picks

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 29, 2004

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December 26, 2004

Reggie White Dead

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 26, 2004

Reggie White is dead. His stay in Green Bay wasn't as long and his time in Philadephia. But his six seasons helped bring a title back to Titletown and made the Packers one of the most beloved franchises in all of sports. Brett Favre's golden arm and incredible toughness will... [Full Story]

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December 24, 2004

Week 16 NFL Picks: Sunday and Monday

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December 23, 2004

Can John McCain Save Sports?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 23, 2004

Can John McCain save sports? (ESPN) No politician enjoys battling bad guys like John McCain, and these days, the senior senator from Arizona wants to save sports from its own worst elements. McCain, who was reelected to a fourth term in November, chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, which basically means... [Full Story]

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Baseball Cure for Uncivil Politics

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 23, 2004

David Broder has an amusing column this morning ascribing the decline in civility in D.C. politics to the absence of a professional baseball team: What has been missed by most of the historians and political scientists is the fact that political conditions in Washington began to decline in 1971, the... [Full Story]

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December 22, 2004

Whither Ryno?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 22, 2004 · Comments (1)

Ah yes, it's Hall of Fame election time again. Hopefully this will be the year my all-time favorite player, Ryne Sandberg, gets his nod. Read what ESPN know-it-alls have to say about the subject here. A sample, from Tim Kurkjian:The Sandberg situation perplexes me. He was the premier second baseman... [Full Story]

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TCS: DC Stadium Fiasco

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 22, 2004

My latest Tech Central Station piece, "Applying Free Market Logic to an Unfree Market," tackles the D.C. stadium fiasco. The upshot: While libertarians rightly bemoan the notion of forcing taxpayers to subsidize wealthy team owners, they should understand that the market works both ways. If sports leagues have the leverage... [Full Story]

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Darius Fined $75 Grand

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 22, 2004

Jacksonville's Donovin Darius was fined $75,000 for his clotheslining of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Robert Ferguson. Darius has no history of dirty play. He doesn't appear to be the NFL's version of Ron Artest. I don't care if he's making $4 million a year, 75K is still a good... [Full Story]

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December 21, 2004

Week 16 NFL Picks: Friday and Saturday

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 21, 2004

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TIme to Sit Vinny

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 21, 2004

As DCF, James notes: Quarterback Change Possible in Dallas. Let me toss in my two cents: time to sit Vinny and see what te team has in both Romo and Henson. Losing while learning is actually a better thing for Dallas to do at this point than would be winning... [Full Story]

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Accord Reached On D.C. Stadium

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 21, 2004

Accord Reached On D.C. Stadium (WaPo) D.C. Mayor Anthony A. Williams and Council Chairman Linda W. Cropp said last night that they had reached agreement on a stadium financing package that would satisfy Major League Baseball by guaranteeing construction of a permanent home for the Washington Nationals along the Anacostia... [Full Story]

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Deal On Washington Baseball Reached

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 21, 2004

It looks like the Montreal Expos may indeed still be suit up as the Washington Nationals next season.WASHINGTON (AP) - District of Columbia leaders announced an agreement Monday night that they said would bring the deal to move the Montreal Expos to Washington back from the brink of collapse. The... [Full Story]

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December 19, 2004

Kansas City Embarasses Denver

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 19, 2004

Wow! I expected the Denver-KC series to be a home-and-home split, but sheesh! --I didn't expect the Chiefs to make the Broncos look that inept! A coupla thoughts: between the resurgence of Eddie Kennison and the development of Samie Parker, I think KC may be set up okay at wide... [Full Story]

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December 17, 2004

Week 15 NFL Picks: Sunday and Monday

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Washington Nationals Caps Become Collectors' Items

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 17, 2004

Nationals Caps Become Collectors' Items (AJC) For a team that has suspended much of its operations, the Washington Nationals were a brisk source of commerce Thursday — at least in sporting good stores. Caps in pink, red and blue and other Nationals merchandise accounted for an above-average take of about... [Full Story]

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Too Little, Too Late

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 17, 2004

Via the AP: Lakers' Bryant Would Apologize to Shaq. Is is just me, or is it rather difficult to take Kobe seriously or believe what he says at this stage? I saw Charles Barkley on PTI the other night and he made a very interesting point. He noted his dissappointment... [Full Story]

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Week 15 NFL Picks: Saturday

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 17, 2004

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Williams working on private financing

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 17, 2004

Williams working on private financing (ESPN-AP) As the future of a Washington baseball team hangs in the balance, the mayor said Thursday it's still possible to meet the Dec. 31 deadline for a deal. Mayor Anthony A. Williams said his administration is working to pull together private financing to win... [Full Story]

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December 16, 2004

Braves Trade for Hudson, Extend Smoltz

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 16, 2004

Braves trade for Tim Hudson (AJC) The Braves got their man Thursday, finalizing a trade for Oakland Athletics ace Tim Hudson to give Atlanta what figures to be one of the best starting rotations in baseball. Atlanta gave up plenty, sending top left-handed prospect Dan Meyer, outfielder Charles Thomas and... [Full Story]

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D.C. Baseball on Verge of Collapse

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 16, 2004

Expos' Move to D.C. on Verge of Collapse (AP) Washington's new baseball team shut down business and promotional operations indefinitely Wednesday as its move to the nation's capital teetered on the brink of collapse. The decision by major league baseball followed the District of Columbia Council's decision Tuesday night to... [Full Story]

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December 15, 2004

Henson Moved to Third String

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 15, 2004

JJT: Drew Henson, the Cowboys’ quarterback of the future, has been moved back to third on the depth chart Drew Henson, the Cowboys’ quarterback of the future, has been moved back to third on the depth chart. Tony Romo is now the backup. "I just know they moved me up... [Full Story]

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Pedro Martinez, the Next Mike Piazza or the Next Mo Vaughn?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 15, 2004

Omar Minaya made the first splash of his tenure as general manager of the New York Mets by reeling in Pedro Martinez, once the modern day Sandy Koufax but now the epitome of the high-risk, high reward signing. The signing could be as great as when they obtained Piazza,... [Full Story]

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D.C. Baseball in Trouble

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 15, 2004 · Comments (1)

Council Approves Altered Stadium Deal (WaPo, A01) The D.C. Council approved legislation late last night that dramatically restructures the city's deal with Major League Baseball by requiring that private financing cover half the cost of a new stadium. Chairman Linda W. Cropp (D) shocked her colleagues after 11 hours of... [Full Story]

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December 11, 2004

Surely They Meant to Say Clown, Not Crown Car

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 11, 2004

Has USAC been tipping a little too much of the Christmas bubbly? Or gotten hold of a "too rich" rum cake? Maybe I missed the whole X-Mas thing and it's actually April 1 st. Has Weary Willy become USAC's Director of Competition? That can't be... Willy has long since gone... [Full Story]

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December 10, 2004

Week 14 Picks

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 10, 2004

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December 8, 2004

10 Charged in Motown Melee

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 8, 2004

Five Indiana Pacers and five Detroit Pistons fans were charged in connection to the 11.19 basketbrawl. Prosecutors are still looking at video to try and identify more fans who went onto the court or threw items at players. My concern is those charged will plea bargain their way to probation... [Full Story]

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December 6, 2004

19 Days to Christmas...

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 6, 2004

... and the upper Midwest, Northeast and the Rockies are "enjoying" temps in the 30's and 40's. There is a lack of snowfall, but what is more important is the lack of auto racing. NASCAR has folded its tent after the roast beef/fried chicken shindig in NYC. Formula One has... [Full Story]

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December 5, 2004

Hm. The Chiefs Actually Win. Huh.

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 5, 2004

I should be excited, but it's hard to get very happy when there is no hope for the playoffs. However, I did see some good things. First, Larry Johnson is an excellent running back. If we have to trade him, and can trade him, we should get a 1st-round pick... [Full Story]

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Kansas City Loses Again!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 5, 2004

Note the time stamp. The game against the Raiders today hasn't started yet. After much thought, here's what I think is going wrong with the Chiefs this year. Pride. Wounded pride and the avoidance of wounded pride. What do I mean?* It's a combination of things. First, everyone knows that... [Full Story]

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December 4, 2004

Florida Bound

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 4, 2004

Utah coach Urban Meyer is going big time by taking the Florida position. "Meyer Accepts UF’s Lucrative Offer" "Utah's Meyer Says He's Headed to Florida"... [Full Story]

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December 3, 2004

Week 13 NFL Picks

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 3, 2004

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Ignorance is Bliss...at Least in Bonds' World

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 3, 2004

Barry Bonds told a federal grand jury that used oral and topical products that were the same steroids Jason Giambi admitted to have used. Bonds claims he didn't know what they were and didn't ask. We're to believe that a man who cared enough about improving his body to get... [Full Story]

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December 2, 2004

Giambi Used Steroids

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 2, 2004

From the horse's mouth we now know Jason Giambi used steroids and human growth hormone. In short, he cheated since 2001. He also lied about it which makes one wonder if Barry Bonds' denials are just as true. How will Bud Selig react, and can he really do anything except... [Full Story]

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Will O' the Irish: Willingham Out

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 2, 2004

Whether or not universities in general have too high expectations for their coaches is a discussion for another day. This is about Notre Dame, Ty Willingham and the past three seasons. I'm hearing the cries of, "What? Do they expect a championship every season?!" and I'm baffled. To listen to... [Full Story]

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