Sox & Politics

Shaq Files For Divorce

Can no one stay together these days? Shaquille O'Neal filed for divorce from his wife of five years Shaunie. The couple have 4 children together.

David Beckham Rests Up

New LA Galaxy star David Beckham will sit out for the next six weeks after damaging a ligament in his knee. He was paid mucho mucho dinero to join the team and he hasn't played too long at all. Is he worth the money?

Spanish Soccer Star Dies

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22-year-old Spanish soccer star Antonio Puerta of FC Sevilla has died. He collapsed at a match three days ago from a heart attack, which led to multiple organ failure. Puerta was just about to become a father. This is a heartbreaking story and we are keeping his family in our prayers.

NFL Gets Rough With Vick

Hours after filing a plea agreement, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick indefinitely without pay. For more on the story click here.

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Michael Vick Pleads Guilty

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick will take a deal and plead guilty for his part in the dogfighting scandal. He could face up to five years in prison but he will likely serve 12 to 18 months. The details of his plea bargain should be released by late November. I suggest you don't draft him in your fantasy football league. See the story here.

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NBA Ref Guilty

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Tim Donaghy could receive up to 25 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to "conspiracy to engage in wire fraud and transmitting wagering information through interstate commerce." Simply put, the NBA referee admitted to rigging games for cash. Every game Donaghy reffed is now tarnished, especially last year's Suns-Spurs series. See the story here.

New King of Swing

Barry Bonds hit his 756th career home run last night and dethroned Hammerin' Hank Aaron as home run champ. Bonds did so in front of his home crowd in San Francisco off of Nationals pitcher Mike Bacsik. Now the debate begins as to whether that record gets an asterisk or not. See the story here.

Glavine Wins 300th Game

Tom Glavine became the 23rd pitcher in the history of Major League Baseball to win 300 games and the 5th left hander to accomplish the feat. The New York Mets hurler is in the midst of his 21st season, 16 of which were spent as an Atlanta Brave, and this may be his last year playing baseball. This might also be the last 300 game winner we see for a very long time. See the story here.

Mini-cast

Kevin Coughlin moderates a short special 10-minute episode of The Green Room dedicated to sports. Check it out below and check out our full episode and short video package a few posts below!

Mini-cast Episode 1