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Last week I watched as Roger Clemens, one of baseball’s most impressive and talented pitchers, was mauled by accusations of steroid abuse during his long career.
Congressmen Henry Waxman of California and Elijah Cummings of Maryland double-teamed Clemens early. Despite fan sympathy and the rather creepy demeanor of former trainer Brian McNamee, Clemens was forced to take it on the chin and was left almost speechless.
It's nearly the end of football season.
A final battle between the NFL's newest dynasty, the New England Patriots, and the underdog with a chance at one of history's greatest upsets, the New York Giants, will meet in the Super Bowl Feb. 3.
As a former athlete and now a sports writer, I've always appreciated the young men and women who sacrifice their bodies day in and day out to take part in America's favorite sports.
The game-winning pass from a quarterback, the shot from behind the arc to go into overtime, and the sensational pass for a goal to win the Cup are all parts of what makes sports so fun to watch.
In the past few weeks, as the 2007-2008 season of the NFL began to wind down, many of us heard talk of the infamous pink jersey, which Jessica Simpson sported during the Dallas Cowboys' loss to Philadelphia last month.
The jersey - pink with the number nine on it - was worn by Simpson to support her boyfriend Tony Romo, who is regarded as an up-and-coming quarterback in today's NFL.