After years of federal doping allegations, the seven time Tour de France winner and medal holder finally gave in. Armstrong didn't confess, nor any positive test came up he just simply said "I am tired of talking about it". In return for that statement the USADA stripped Armstrong from all of his achievements and banned him for life from competing in any U.S. cycling tournaments. That was pretty harsh, but then again the circumstances of doping has became one of the U.S biggest controversy in regards to bringing such cases to the supreme court. Its tough on Lance I imagine just by looking back on what he overcame. Being a cancer survivor is a big challenge and a hard fight won by an individual and at the end of the day the biggest winner out of all of this Lance. Not a so-called winner by cycling but a winner in life. He overcame cancer which takes thousands of lives each year, and he beat the odds. Its sad this has to happen to him but that's the harsh reality of cheating. A reputation tarnished being the model of cancer and a fundraiser coordinator to a man who lost everything in suspicion of cheating. Its rough but I guess that's how many American's will view Lance Armstrong from here on out. Stay strong
MLB
Beltre's magical week
Texas Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre is having the best week of his career. Earlier during the week Beltre became the 5th player to hit 3 homeruns in 1 game both regular season and playoffs in a feat he did last yr. And also he became the 2nd player in history to hit 3 homeruns and hit for the cycle in the same week, talk about impressive. It pretty rare for a player to achieve those feats in sports and I wish him nothing but the best. He's having a good year while the Rangers are battling for playoff positions. He'll finish the season off strong and is in quest for capturing that world series ring.
Dodger Rules
The LA Dodgers has had a busy season both on the field and off the field, after acquiring Joe Blanton and Hanley Ramirez the LA Dodgers were not quite finished. Today it became official that the LA Dodgers completed a blockbuster trade with the Boston Red Sox acquiring P Josh Beckett, INF Nick Punto, OF Carl Crawford and 1B Adrian Gonzalez. The Dodgers have instantly became favorites to win the West. The move was prompted by the dismal season of the Red Sox constant bickering amongst management and players there was a change needed. Boston has spent nearly a quarter of a billion dollars on Crawford, Gonzalez and Beckett combined. Now with the underachieving Crawford who failed to reach expectations can now have a fresh start. The Red Sox got 3 prospects in return and looking to rebuild to contend with the Yankees, Rays and Orioles for the AL West. Its a win-win for both teams as of now. The Sox has shed 90 million off their payroll and in return get three promising prospects to help build around Ellsbury, Pedroia and Lester. For the Dodgers, you have a team that can make a strong push for the NL west in a seesaw battle with the Giants. This move bolsters LA's depth around the line-up adding power with Gonzalez and a strong pitcher with Beckett to give you quality starts if healthy. I like the Dodgers winning the NL and advancing to the world series. Bold prediction but I'm sticking to my guns.
NBA news
The Washington Wizards signed Martell Webster if anybody cares (Shrugs)
NFL
Davin Joseph pro bowl guard for the Buccaneers has been placed on IR is will miss the 2012 NFL season with a patella injury. This is devastating news for the Bucs who had a great off-season acquiring pieces in their rebuilding process. I wish him nothing but the best.
Interesting story.
Former Packers DT Johnny Jolly was originally slated to serve a 6 yr prison was recently released under shock provision after serving 5 months. Jolly who has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for his arrest for having a controlled substance not once, but twice. He was found guilty both times of possessing and distributing codeine which is a prescribed cough syrup which is commonly used for recreational drug use which is known as "purple drank". This substance is not anything new. The drink has been popularized by rap in the late 90's has had a epidemic that led to fatalities. Rappers DJ Screw and Pimp C both died of codeine overdoses and former NFL players JaMarcus Russell and Terrence Kiel both were arrested for trafficking the parcels and dealt with the consequences harshly. Russell a former number 1 draft pick was busted for codeine possession and has not had a job ever since on the other hand Terrence Kiel dealt with worse issues. In 2006, Kiel who was with the Chargers was arrested at practice after police linked his name to a FedEx truck that was shipping the codeine throughout Texas. He was charged with distributing a controlled substance although he avoided jail time. A promising talent, Kiel was released by the Chargers and never played a down in the NFL again. Less than 2 years later Kiel died in a car accident at the age of 28. I hope Jolly is given another chance. It would be a feel good story that a man who blew everything can come back and produce at a high level. Although its unlikely he should be able to find work in the AFL or the CFL, anyways I would like to see him back.
Terrence Kiel
Johnny Jolly
JaMarcus Russell
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