Alberto Contador was creating such a stir in the world of cycling. It has even come to a point that he will become as big a legend and a defining figure in the sport as that other cycling great Lance Armstrong. But it seems Contador has let that opportunity slip by him and he only has himself to blame.
Contador’sproblems with the use of performance enhancing drugs is jeopardizing the legacy he has built for himself. It has put into question his past achievements and victories and now he’s even been given sanctions and will not be able to compete for a time. This is a sad turn of events and I’m pretty sure no one’s sadder than Contador himself.


A few seconds was all he needed. While the Chinese Olympic Chief Liu Qi was making a speech during the lighting of the Olympic Torch in Greece, a lone protester was able to sneak in and go behind the statesman. He was unable to unfurl the flag in his hand but the image is enough to show what he is protesting about: Denounce China’s handling of Human Rights violations.
Dallas Maverick’s Jason Kidd hit a milestone today as he was able to garner his 100th Triple Double against the New Orleans Hornets, 111-98. He had 27 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds.
The Miami Heat has gone cold this season, frigid cold. Some people say it’s not really all their fault but rather it’s because of all the injuries that their players get. For instance, Shawn Marion, is now out for the remaining 7 games of the Miami Heat’s wasted season. According to the report, he has a left foot injury.
The NBA is needs to restrain its mascots. Yes, the players are already having a hard time playing at the court, getting bumped around and hard-fouled. The last thing that they need is someone in a red bull costume hurtling shirts on their backs. This is exactly what happened to Kevin Garnett and James Posey of the Boston Celtics when they swept the Chicago Bulls last night.
It came down to the remaining few seconds of the 4th Quarter.