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Phils' Romero gets 50 game ban, says it's unfair
4 hours ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Posted: Tuesday January 6, 2009 10:30AM; Updated: Tuesday January 6, 2009 10:30AM Romero, a Philadelphia Phillies reliever, says the punishment is unfair MLBPA told players the supplement was permissible An arbitrator ruled against Romero, who will lose $1.25 million due to the ban PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Phillies reliever J.C. Romero, who earned two wins in Philadelphia's World Series victory over Tampa Bay last year, thought the supplement he took during the season was legal because he bought it over the counter at a nutrition store in the United States, ESPN.com reported Monday night. The players' association had told major leaguers the supplement was permissible, and Romero's case went to an arbitration hearing in October, the Web site reported. retail stores that could cause a positive test, the report said. "I still cannot see where I did something wrong," Romero told the Web site. "There is nothing that should take away from the rings of my teammates. "If Im guilty of something, you know what.
.25 million due to the ban PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Phillies reliever J. Read More »
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Nuggets' Smith facing traffic charges from fatal crash
6 hours ago - sportsline.com
Location: Denver, CO | Arena: Pepsi Center (19,155) | Owner: E. Stanley Kroenke | Player Personnel Dir.: Mark Warkentien Head Coach: George Karl | Titles: 0 Nuggets' Smith facing traffic charges from fatal crash FREEHOLD, N.J. Smith is due to appear in a New Jersey municipal court next week to face traffic summonses stemming from a car crash that killed a friend in 2007. A Monmouth County grand jury in October declined to indict the New Jersey native on vehicular homicide charges that could have carried a jail term. Police say Smith drove his SUV around a stopped car at a stop sign and into the path of an oncoming car in Millstone in June 2007. Benedict's Prep in Newark is due in Millstone Municipal Court on Jan. Smith has since had two more speeding tickets and three license suspensions in New Jersey.
9. Gators' Harvin not 100% but good to go
13 hours ago - usatoday.com
Florida receiver Percy Harvin poses during media day at Dolphin Stadium. For Florida's Percy Harvin, there was no place like the training room for the holidays. The Gators' electrifying junior receiver-running back has the most examined and talked-about ankle in the Sunshine State after suffering a high ankle sprain Nov. 29 against Florida State and missing the Southeastern Conference title game the following week against Alabama. "I've had some good days, and Ive been out there running routes and running the ball and just getting back a feel for the game," he says. My teammates joke with me that me and one of the trainers, we're dating." Harvin says he didn't want to waste any time during the holidays and then wonder if he could have done more. "I just wanted to make sure I was covering everything, and it was good once I got down here.
13. Commentary: Is race reason Strong doesn't get head coaching job?
13 hours ago - usatoday.com
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. In his left hip pocket, Dan Mullen's cellphone chirped. "It's Mississippi State," Mullen said, smiling. He is the Florida Gators' offensive coordinator and he is Mississippi State's new head coach, a job he starts full time Friday. No more than 20 yards from Mullen during Monday's news conferences in preparation for Thursday night's BCS National Championship Game, Charlie Strong held up his right hand and made the sign of a zero. That's all he did as he gazed back at his questioner. "Everybody knows who I am.
17. Williams' double-double helps Jazz hold off Warriors
14 hours ago - usatoday.com
Williams tied his season high in assists as the Jazz led most of the way but could never break the game open from the Warriors, despite the loss of Stephen Jackson to a hamstring injury at the end of the first half. Millsap scored and then blocked a shot that led to Brewer's dunk at the other end. Brewer added two free throws and then a three-point play with 1:14 remaining to give the Jazz a 117-110 lead and seal the win. Jamal Crawford scored 28 points and Maggette had 23 points in his return but the Warriors have now lost four of five games and were winless on their three-game road trip. Jackson strained his right hamstring on the final play of the first half against the Utah Jazz and did not return. He had to be helped off the court after Williams scored in the lane and the Jazz took a 65-59 lead into the break. The Jazz won their ninth consecutive home game against the Warriors, including three victories in the 2007 Western Conference semifinal series.
