HE Even Cheats At Golf!!!

By Robert H. Kelly

I knew he was despicable. I knew he couldn't be trusted. He cheated on his wife and lied about it. If he couldn't keep the most sacred vow that he ever took, how can he be expected to honor any other promises he made.

There are many things that bother me about Clinton, but to cheat when playing with Tiger Woods.

WOW!!! What a loser!!!

I don't know if the story is true or just a story told to a group of people to get a laugh.

But it doesn't matter. I believe it.

This guy has NO MORALS and NO CONSCIOUS!

Just something to think about.

A Different View on Bonds "Overtaking" Ruth

This is a very nice article about a former teammate of Babe Ruth, and his views on Bonds passing "The Bambino" on the home run list.

It brings some very interesting points to the forefront of the story.

It is GOOD READING! Check it out!

Bonds Days Are Numbered

By Robert H. Kelly

FOXSports.com writer Ken Rosenthal states in a copywrited article that

It's finally over — Barry Bonds has passed Babe Ruth. Now comes the big question, the better question, the question that gives commissioner Bud Selig insomnia.

I make a prediction here:

Bonds will not play next season. He will hang it up sometime after the World Series.

After all, he will have nobody to blame his problems on. If he tried to break Hank Aaron's record, then he can't play the race card.

I say, "Goodbye to bad trash!"

But I know the IRS and the Feds will still be looking into him, and if justice is indeed poetic, they WILL eventually get him.

Just some food for thought!

UT's Ramonce Taylor Arrested For Drug Posssion

By Chris Price

University of Texas running back Ramonce Taylor was arrested early Sunday after Bell County sheriff's deputies found marijuana in a backpack in the rear of his vehicle.

Is this another case of a star athlete gone bad?

Is this another case of a school turning a blind eye to a problem?

Is this another case of an athlete perhaps getting special privileges because he is an athlete?

I sure hope not, but only time will tell where this story goes.

Does anyone want to make a bet of what the coaching staff in Austin will say about this young man?

Remember how they came to defense of Vince Young when it was reported he made a low score on his Wonderlik test?

Only time will tell? Let's wait and see what happens.

Grand Jury Convened To Look At Barry Bonds

By Robert H. Kelly

A federal grand jury is considering whether to indict San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds for perjury as a result of the testimony he gave to another grand jury over one year ago.

Bonds' playing days may be quickly coming to an end. It has been stated previously on this web site that if the federal government gets an interest in you, that interest does not go away.

Look at the attitude he has taken his whole life: "I am great." "I can do whatever I want." "I am a PLAYER and no one can mess with me."

Well, he is being messed with, and all his big talk and cool vibrato isn't going to help him one bit. If he lied to the grand jury 16 months ago, he is nailed!

As a good friend always says: "It isn't over until the fat lady sings." However, it appears that the fat lady is definitely getting close to the end of her song.

NEWS FLASH: DNA Tests Prove Duke Players Innocent Of Rape

DNA test results released today indicated that not one member of the Duke University's lacrosse team committed rape against an exotic dancer who was in performing at a team party.

The woman, who is a North Carolina Central University student, told police that she was performing as an exotic dancer at a March 13 party attended by lacrosse team members when she was pulled into a bathroom, beaten and raped by three men.

Time will tell how this will play out, but you can bet that these young men's college life has been disrupted, perhaps beyond repair.

Civil suits against the young woman might send the message not to make false charges against people. Perhaps the district attorney should consider charges against the woman for making a false report.

Did things possibly get out of hand at the party? Probably. But accusing three young men of rape went way over the line.

Perhaps Duke University needs to take a more active roll in what it's athletes are doing on their spare time. After all, incidents like this will hurt the university, the athletes, and many others, no matter whether they are true or not.

Two Suggestions To Deal With The Barry Bonds "Issue"

By Robert H. Kelly

On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron passed Babe Ruth as Major League Baseball’s All Time Home Run Leader. He did it without the aid of the latest scientific and chemical breakthroughs and developments know to mankind.

If Bonds does surpass Aaron and Ruth, there should be a BIG asterisk placed in the record book. I would be very surprised if that is allowed to happen. After all, Roger Maris’ asterisk was still a legitimate record.

I have two solutions to the Bonds controversy. I doubt, however, either would ever be seriously considered.

1. The commissioner has a meeting with Bonds. He is asked to quietly retire and no
further inquiries into his use of steroids by MLB would be done. His current
totals would stand, but he would be denied the All Time Home Run Leader. If he
refused, then all evidence that MLB has will be turned over the courts and MLB
would cooperate fully with any investigation. He would also be suspended until
the investigation is over.

2. Have every pitcher in MLB pitch around him. Walk him on every bat. He would NEVER
get a hittable ball pitched to him.

Now I know Bonds, his lawyers, the San Francisco Giants organization, the Players’ Union, and others in MLB would complain and raise so much of a ruckus that the sports pages would be filled for months with exclusive coverage of the matter.

At that point, every piece of information and data would be presented to the public. Tie him up in so much controversy that he couldn’t hold up under the pressure.

These two solutions would never be seriously considered. After all, he has rights, as we all do. But that is what I would do if I have any decision making power in the situation.

If they did occur, Bonds would state that everyone was out to get him. He would declare everyone who was against him as racist, and that no one wants a black man to succeed. The funny thing is that the record he is trying to break is held by a black man, and he is even wavering on whether Bonds record assault is legitimate.

Over the next weeks and months, watch Bonds stats and see what happens. If he indeed does hit fewer home runs and get more walks, you can be sure he will speak out that he is the target of racists he is being treated unfairly, and nothing has been proven dealing with his alleged steroid use.

After all, wasn’t he quoted making racists statements in the book “Game of Shadows”?

So I guess he is correct in stating racism is involved it this controversy. The sad thing is, HIS racism is what perhaps caused the problem in the first place, along with that “green monster” called jealousy.

Jesse Jackson Gets Involved In Bonds’ Controversy

By Chris Price

The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Major League Baseball and San Diego police failed to protect Barry Bonds after a fan threw a syringe near the San Francisco slugger as he came off the field after the eighth inning Monday night in San Diego. The object did not appear to have a needle, and Bonds called it a syringe.

Jackson was quoted in saying,

That fan should have been arrested. That object could have had a needle in it. It could have hit him. The commissioner of baseball must be outspoken in protecting any players whose lives are in jeopardy, whose security is at risk.

San Diego Padres chief executive officer Sandy Alderson had a different description of the object.

The object in reality appeared to be of the size of something you would use to baste a turkey and not a syringe per se.

Jackson was quoted further,

For some people, it's about suspicion of drug use because they have no proof. For others, it's a cover for other anger that they have. For example, the closer Hank Aaron got to Babe Ruth's record, the more violence and hate mail he received. You cannot let this thing build to the point of irreversible danger.

It was just a matter of time before the Reverend Jackson became involved in the Bonds controversy.

As usual, he takes advantage of a situation to promote his own agenda. I guess he figures it is good for his own image to support Bonds and can us it to further his own causes.

I just wonder why he wasn’t standing in support of Representative Cynthia McKinney.

Steroids ARE Against The Rules In Major League Baseball

By Robert H. Kelly

It seems steroids are against the rules of Major League Baseball.

In a story by Richard Justice in the Houston Chronicle, it is stated and evidence shown that illegal drugs (which include steroids) are against the rules and policies of Major League Baseball.

A memo to all clubs, in 1991 from then commissioner Fay Vincent, states that fact.

It may be the end of Bonds' career is nearer than anyone previously thought.

Explanation of Bonds' Steroid Use

By Robert H. Kelly

I read an interesting piece today on the internet.

It gave an explanation of why Barry Bonds took steroids.

I LOVE IT!!!!!

But
Other
National/American Leaguers
Did
Steroids

I DO LOVE IT SO!!!!

A rational explanation of why Bonds took steroids.

Now we can all sleep at night knowing Bonds had a legitimate reason for breaking the law and disgracing himself and the game.

Eagle Finswimming Club Wins Texas Open

By Chris Price

(Pasadena, Texas) The Eagle Finswimming Club of Pasadena beat six other teams for top honors at the 2006 Texas Open Finswimming Invitational, defeating second place and meet host Finswimming Association of Southeast Texas.

FAST's Kristine Kelly of Deer Park, Jenna Taylor and Christian Castro both of Pasadena combined for six gold medals, but it wasn't enough to defeat the Eagle Finswimming Club's depth. The Eagles won only won gold medal, but as a result of that depth, defeated the host team, FAST, 64-58.5.

The Texan Finswimming Club of Houston (TFC) finished in third place with 39.5 points, followed in fourth place by San Jacinto College with 20 points, University of Houston in fifth place with 11 points, followed by Hillsdale College of Michigan and the US Navy-Florida Finswimming, tying for sixth place with 2 points.

Kelly won the women's 50 yard apnea, 200 yard surface and the 100 yard surface, establishing two new meet records.

Kelly broke the meet record in the 50 apnea with the time of 20.91 seconds and the 200 yard surface with the time of 1:56.61.

Taylor won the 50 yard surface and the 25 yard apnea, while Castro taking top honors in the 100 yard surface.

San Jacinto College's (SJC) Joshua Bass won the gold medals in the 25 yard apnea and 50 yard apnea.

Jacob McSwain, of the Eagle Finswimming Club, won the gold medal in the 200 yard surface, with University of Houston's (UH) Max Newlin winning the 50 yard surface.

Winning silver medals include Taylor in the 100 yard surface, Hannah Parham (EFSC) in the 50 yard apnea and 25 yard apnea, Daniel Green (EFSC) in the 100 yard surface, Bobbie Culver (EFSC) in the 200 yard surface, Adrian Hernandez (EFSC)-50 yard apnea, Ricardo Arredondo (TFC)-200 yard surface, Lauren Edwards (TFC)-50 yard surface, Bass-50 yard surface and Castro-25 yard apnea.

Those finswimmers winning bronze medals include Castro-50 yard apnea, Parham-100 yard surface, Hernandez-100 yard surface, Donna Anderson (EFSC)-200 yard surface, Edwardo Sanchez (EFSC)-200 yard surface, Nereyda Sepulveda (TFC)-50 yard surface, Marcus Puckett (EFSC)-50 yard surface, Edwards-25 yard apnea, and Newlin-25 apnea.

"I was very proud of all the finswimmers at the meet. It was very gratifying to have some many finswimmers and teams represented in the first meet of the 2006 season. I look forward to competing against them this season," said Darla Kelly, Head Coach for the Eagle Finswimming Club.

The next meet on the schedule is the Gulf Coast Invitational in April, followed by the Gold Cup International Invitational in May. These will be the final two meet for local finswimmers to make the times to be considered to represent the United States or their home countries at the World Scholar-Athlete Games at the University of Rhode Island in late June.

The Texas Finswimming Association (TFA) is the official governing body for competitive and recreational finswimming in Texas.

THE PLOT THICKENS: Even More Trouble For Barry Bonds

In a story on ESPN.com, it has been stated that a judge denied a bid by Barry Bonds' lawyers to block the authors and publishers from making money on a book claiming the San Francisco Giants' slugger used steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs.

Let's look at the statements the Bonds camp are making:

"We are seeking to have the credibility and integrity of the grand jury proceeding restored," said Bonds lawyer Alison Berry Wilkinson.

Real Meaning: They were not stating the steroid acquisitions were false, just that they way the author's obtained the information was illegal.

Earlier Friday, in a separate court action, Bonds' lawyers also sent a letter to a federal judge, demanding that Fainaru-Wada and Williams be held in contempt of court.

Real Meaning: Blame someone else for the problems. It takes the heat off of Bonds.

"The true victim is not Barry Bonds, but the sanctity and integrity of the grand jury process," the attorneys wrote to U.S. District Judge Susan Illston.

Real Meaning: Play the victim. It makes you look like people are out to get you.

"His bat speaks for himself and he's not going to speak on this action and this book," another Bonds' lawyer Michael Rains said.

Real Meaning: He is a great athlete. He shouldn't be held accountable for his actions, even if they were immoral or illegal.

The following things just might be keeping Barry up nights.

Bonds former lover, Kimberly Bell, who bolsters the steroid case against Bonds, said she received money from the seven-time Most Valuable Player not reported to tax authorities.

Real Meaning: He may have committed income tax fraud. Remember, the most powerful agency in the US government is the IRS.

"There is an ongoing investigation and I don't want to interrupt that in any way," Bell told Reuters on Thursday. "Because of the investigation and the potential there at this time I am not making any commentary on the situation or the book."

Real meaning: I don't want to do anything to screw up the case against Bonds. After all, he screwed me in many ways. Remember, payback is a bitch.

Legal experts say the book could also prompt the U.S. attorney to investigate whether Bonds lied to a federal grand jury when he testified in the BALCO steroid case. Bell has already testified before a grand jury.

Real meaning: If Bonds lied to a grand jury (we all know he did), then that jail cell may be closer than he thinks.

Bonds had better hope things don't get any worse. I feel that the storm is getting ready to sweep over Bonds, and he has a more than a few leaks in his boat.

Bonds Could Have Bigger Problems That Steroid Use

By Chris Price

A story on MSNBC is quoted in saying that Barry Bonds could be prosecuted for perjury in relationship to his grand jury testimony.

If the accusations that he paid off a woman with money he earned signing autographs at card shows, money that was not reported as income are true, then look out.

The IRS is someone he doesn’t want to get mixed up with.

The guy is beyond belief. Does he think anyone is going to step up to protect him if they get a subpoena?

I think not!!!

The plot thickens. This guy WILL go down. Mark my words.

Terrorists May Target NCAA Tournament

By Chris Price

The Houston Chronicle has a story that the FBI has issued a warning that a jihadist web site has recommended suicide bombings at sporting events like the NCAA basketball tournament.

I guess security at these events will now intensify.

To me it really doesn’t matter how long it takes to get in, as long as the fans, athletes, media, and support staff are somewhat safe.

Esparza Wins National Boxing Title

BECOMES PASADENA'S SECOND NATIONAL CHAMPION IN SEVEN MONTHS

by Robert H. Kelly

Colorado Springs, CO (March 11, 2006) Pasadena’s Marlen Esparza became Texas’s first national champion at the U.S. National Boxing Championships held at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Texas.

Esparza, a junior at Pasadena High School, competed in the light flyweight division (106 lbs) squared off against Michelle Turner of Newark, New Jersey.

Esparza held a slight lead early in the championship bout, finishing the third round with a score of 14-12.

She continued to build her lead in the final two minutes and came away with her first national title, notching the victory with the score of 18-12.

Esparza's sports career is not just limited to boxing. She competes in cross country, track and swimming at Pasadena High School.

Esparza became the school’s second national champion in the past seven months, following fellow PHS student Kristine Kelly who won the 200 yard backstroke at the AAU National Swimming Championships in New Orleans this past August.

Esparza and Kelly train together on the school’s swimming and track team.

“I was very pleased for Marlen,” said Darla Kelly, Esparza’s swimming coach at PHS. “She is a tough competitor and I knew she had that championship fire within her. I know she will use this championship as a motivation to continue her training and find success in all the sports she competes in."

Barry Bonds Poll on Sports Illustrated Web Site-Update # 3

Information compiled by Chris Price

The current poll results on www.si.com concerning Barry Bonds are listed below.

Poll Question: In light of the latest accusations of Barry Bonds' steroid use, should his records and awards stand?

Yes: 16% with 18469 votes (same as last posting)
Yes, with an asterisk: 19% with 21621 votes (same as last posting)
No, wipe them out: 64% with 63955 votes (-1 % from last posting)

Total votes: 112587

Checked and confirmed on www.si.com at 1:19pm CST on Friday, March 10, 2006

Two Texans Advance to Semis at USA Boxing Championships

by Robert H. Kelly

(Colorado Springs-March 8, 2006) Texans Jennifer Han and Hector Ramos moved one step closer to national titles Wednesday evening at the USA National Boxing Championships at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Han, of El Paso won her second bout of the tournament with a second round stoppage of fellow Texan Kayla Kay Combs (Lubbock, Texas).

Ramos, from Lackland Air Force Base near San Antonio defeated 2005 National Golden Gloves champion Brad Soloman, to move to the semifinal round for the second straight year.

Ramos is the U.S. National Championships bronze medalist from last year.

Semifinal bouts will be held Thursday, March 9 with women’s finals slated for Friday evening at the U.S. Olympic Training Center’s Sports Center.

The men’s finals are scheduled for Saturday evening at the Sheraton Hotel’s Grand Ballroom in Colorado Springs.

Barry Bonds Poll on Sports Illustrated Web Site-Update # 2

Information compiled by Chris Price

The current poll results on www.si.com concerning Barry Bonds are listed below.

Poll Question: In light of the latest accusations of Barry Bonds' steroid use, should his records and awards stand?

Yes: 16% with 15494 votes (+2% from yesterday)
Yes, with an asterisk: 19% with 18394 votes (+2% from yesterday)
No, wipe them out: 65% with 63955 votes (-4% from yesterday)

Total votes: 97843

Checked and confirmed on www.si.com at 8:59pm CST on Tuesday, March 7, 2006

Texas Boxers Advance at Nationals

By Robert H. Kelly

Texas boxers went six for ten in bouts at the 2006 United States National Boxing Championships being held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Lone Star boxers won six preliminary bouts and advanced to the quarterfinals round at the championships.

Bantamweight Edwards Torres (Dallas, Texas) received the decision on a 13-13 tie over Salvador Ruix IV by having a superior punch count of 30-25.

Lightweight and 2005 Cadet World Championships silver medalist Jerry Belmontes (Corpus Christi, Texas) decisioned Rashad Ganaway by a score of 14-5.

Welterweight and 2005 U.S. Championships silver medalist Charles Hatley (Dallas, Texas) defeated Garvin Scott with a first round stoppage.

Light heavyweight Alfonso Lopez (Huntsville, Texas) won by a decision over Dalemanik Robertson with the score of 15-14, while
super heavyweight Eugene Hill (Dickinson, Texas) decisioned Kimbo Bethel 7-6.

Female featherweight and former national champion Jennifer Han (El Paso, Texas) won over Priscella Bonnell with a 13-5 decision.

Quarterfinal action continues Wednesday, March 8 with semifinal and final bouts slated for later in the week.

Barry Bonds Poll on Sports Illustrated Web Site-Update # 1

Information compiled by Chris Price

The current poll results on www.si.com concerning Barry Bonds are listed below.

Poll Question: In light of the latest accusations of Barry Bonds' steroid use, should his records and awards stand?

Yes: 14% with 8074 votes
Yes, with an asterisk: 17% with 10100 votes
No, wipe them out: 69% with 39548 votes

Total votes: 57722

Checked and confirmed on www.si.com at 8:59pm CST on Tuesday, March 7, 2006