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This blog, Sports on my Mind, is Stank-0's new crack. The writer goes in depth about steriods, it's a good read.  What Stank-0 wants to highlight is this tidbit right here. 

Today, 102 names from that 2003 report — most of them American and white — get a pass. Today, Randy Johnson — because presumptions of innocence are to be enjoyed by white players — gets a pass. Today, local reports providing evidence of use by Jeff Bagwell and Mike Piazza — are not picked up as stories at the national level. Meanwhile, well-documented liars like Andy Pettitte still get high-praise for their honesty.


Did you catch that?  Jeff Bagwell and Mike Piazza might have used!  Why hasn't this been trumpeted all over ESPN?  FSN?  ABC Sports?  Now Stank-0 isn't sure about Andy Pettite's penchant for dishonest so....we'll let that slide. 

SOMM does bring up a good question.  ARod and Manny's results were leaked, so why haven't there been repercussions and consequences?  *Waiting on the conspiracy theorists* 

MLB (read: Bud Selig) you aren't making this any easier for yourself.  You have a few options. 1.  Bring the wrath of highly paid, fine-Italian-custom-made-suit-wearing-attorney-wrath down on the leaks.  2.  Give us the rest of the names, and deal with it all at once.  3.  Continue letting high profile names slowly leak out over the next 3-5 years.  Stank-0 didn't want to veer off course. 

Again, Sports on my mind has some good writing, peep it. 

[Shout out to Sports on my mind]



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In memoriam

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In utterly shocking news, Steve "Air" McNair was found fatally wounded in a Nashville condo.  It all sounds so utterly drab and simple yet it never is.  McNair was found with an acquaintance whom the police are not releasing details on.  There's speculation this is his side chick.  Stank-0 does not deal in speculation. 

This death is a blow to the NFL.  McNair was only 36.  A 3-time Pro Bowl QB, a co-MVP with Peyton in 2003, led his team to the Super Bowl in 99 against the Rams, and became the face of the Titans.  That still doesn't say it all. 

Stank-0 remembers vividly that McNair played hurt with the aid of his wife (a registered nurse).  He couldn't even practice but his wife had him ready for game time.  He did this for more than one season as well. 

The world is reeling right now with the string of high profile people who have demised and McNair's passing does not help the situation.  The NFL is better with you having played in it, RIP Steve McNair.




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Deals and steals

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Charlie Villanueva and Ben Gordon (BG) going to the Pistons is a deal.  It helps the youth movement in Motown but doesn't move them up the pecking order in the East.  The Pistons are clearly in rebuilding mode.  It's time to blow this up and start over. 

Speaking of the Pistons, there are rumors swirling that Sheed is Beantown bound.  How will he co-exist with the Boston Three Party?  Will a team with Starbury and Sheed spontaneously combust?  Inquiring minds want to know. 

Now to the steal portion of our show.  Ron Artest aka Ron Ron is headed to La La land. That my friends is called a steal.  People want to play for a champion.  The question hanging over the preemptive favorites for the Finals is this?  Are there enough shots with Gasol, Kobe, Odom, and now Ron Ron?  Gasol publicly lobbied for more touches in the midst of the playoffs, and he was very diplomatic about it.  Stank-0 doubts Ron Ron will have that much subtlety. 

If nothing else, the next season for the Lakers will be highly entertaining on the court and off it. 




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