1) Heat - I'm enjoying them struggle. I don't dislike LeBron or Wade, but it certainly makes it fun to root against them doesn't it? In watching the game last night against Cleveland, the Heat seemed to play better when Spoelstra split up those 2 on the floor. When they were out there together it looks like they (or their teammates) don't know who's the "alpha dog" and what to do. When it's just one or other, the team looks to be in a better rhythm.
2) Mo - I see where Riveria has agreed to resign with the Yankees for 2 years. Not a surprise other then the comment by Jon Heyman that the Red Sox offered Riveria a 3 year deal. That sort of came out of left field with Papelbon in house and Bard waiting in the wings. Maybe just an instance of Boston kicking the tires and trying to up the cost of the Yankees, but still, thought that was a very interesting comment if true.
3) Qatar - Really? Where the heck is Qatar? I actually thought it was in Africa till "googling" it yesterday, but come to find out, it's in the Middle East with Saudia Arabia to the south. Truthfully, still didn't really help me out, but whatever... The world cup organization awarded the 2022 World Cup to Qatar yesterday beating out the US and Australia (amongst others). I can understand the US not getting "The Cup" but still, Qatar? The rumor online (and we all know everything you read on the internet is true), is that Qatar bought the Cup as they're an oil rich country with money to burn... Speaking of burning, expect the soccer players to be doing that in 2022. Apparently it becomes deathly hot in the summer there (temps reach 115 on a daily basis) and the concern for the safety of the players is real. Should be fun to watch!
4) Cam Newton - I go back and forth on the NCAA's ruling making him eligible to play. I guess at the end of the day, I agree with them and am glad he's getting a chance to play, but someway there should be some punishment for what his dad was doing. You can't just go around asking for money in order to get his kid to play for you... Interesting to note that Cecil Newton (the dad) apparently owns a scouting service. Some how the NCAA needs to limit that business from being involved with student athletes, but how, I don't know. As I said, I have nothing against the kid, however the football gods will become involved here and guarantee that Auburn doesn't win the National Championship, mark my words on this.
5) RIP Ron - Cubs great Ron Santo passed away yesterday at the age of 70 due to complications from bladder cancer. For more details about Ron's career, go here:
Bill
