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| Moderator Support Team   | Who’s Hot And Who’s Not In The Sports World *Updated 3/31/06* A few interesting opinions mentioned each week in Sports Illustrated. Let’s discuss and see if we agree or disagree.  Who’s Hot Randy Johnson- The 41-year-old Yankees lefty skipped his last spring start against the Red Sox, (“No sense letting them see what I have,” the Big Unit said), then stepped into the whirlwind of the New York-Boston rivalry and set ‘em down easy: six innings, one run, six K’s, before departing to cheers in Yank’s Opening Night win. Said Johnson, “It was nice.” Bulls- After 72 games last year, Chicago was 20-52 and assured of its sixth straight season without a playoff berth. Now it’s 41-31, has won nine straight while overcoming injuries and is closing in on home court advantage for the postseason’s first round. “That’s very impressive,” coach Scott Skiles told the Chicago Tribune. Leaders of Tomorrow- Charges QB Drew Brees and Pats TE Christian Fauria went beyond reading defenses this week. They and 64 other NFLers are to hone their business skills in three-day executive education programs at Harvard and Wharton business schools- and the NFL is paying for it. Nick Zito- The seasoned Triple Crown trainer (his Birdstone whipped Smarty Jones in the Belmont last year) finished one-two in last Saturday’s Florida Derby with High Fly and Noble Causeway. He now has that pair, plus George Steinbrenner’s Bellamy Road and, perhaps the star of his stable, Sun King, poised for the May 7 Kentucky Derby. Who’s Not David Wells- Returning to the scene of his greatest triumph (perfect game, May 17, 1998), Boston’s 41-year-old lefty came in with a Soxian beard, was showered with boos even before he left the bullpen. Then he unraveled, balking in a run and allowing four runs and 10 hits, before being pulled in the fifth. Said Boomer afterward, “It wasn’t a great night.” Lakers- After 73 games last year L.A. was 50-23 and tuning up for a 10th consecutive playoff berth. Now, after a 20-point loss to the Grizzlies on Sunday, it’s 33-40, has lost 11 of 12 and, with Lamar Odom sidelined and Kobe limping, can forget the postseason. “We know elimination is coming,” said coach Frank Hamblen. A Star of Yesterday Shawn Kemp, who was plagued by paternity suits during his career as a six-time NBA All-Star forward, was arrested on Monday and was being investigated for drug possession. He was jailed in Seattle, the city where he spent eight seasons and went to the 1996 Finals. Bob Baffert- A seasoned Triple Crown trainer (his horses have won eight of those races), he finished third in last Saturday’s WinStar Derby with Sort It Out, and, with his star Roman Ruler nursing a sore foot, there’s a chance he’ll be without a horse for the Kentucky Derby. This would be only the second Baffert-less Derby in 10 years. __________________ "...but I still like to think there is something about Pacey and me that no one can ever quite touch." | |||
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| Moderator Support Team | What a sad state of affairs for Shawn Kemp. *shakes head* And the Lakers won't be in the playoffs! Shameful, indeed. __________________ "...but I still like to think there is something about Pacey and me that no one can ever quite touch." | |||
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| i agree the lakers are bad now without shaq __________________ I *heart* One Tree Hill especially Chad Michael Murray, Sophia Bush, and James Lafferty | |||
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Hot: Tiger Woods Denver Nuggets Indiana Pacers Red Sox-Yankees rivalry Dwyane Wade Not: NHL owners & players Los Angeles Lakers Minnesota Timberwolves Cleveland Cavaliers John Smoltz Boston Red Sox fabled "curse" __________________ "Government, even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one." | |||
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| Moderator Support Team | I knew you would like that about the Bulls, Kathie. __________________ "...but I still like to think there is something about Pacey and me that no one can ever quite touch." | |||
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| Hot Denver...please loose Not Lakers __________________ Tracie One Tree Hill lover/Third Watch-Faith&Bos lover/Gilmore Girls fan | |||
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| Hot: Denver Nuggets(continue winning please) Tiger Woods Not: Colorado Rockies New York Mets. __________________ "If you can't beat these stiffs, you shouldn't be playing basketball."-Doug Moe, former head coach of the Denver Nuggets | |||
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| Moderator Support Team | Who's Hot Bearded Ballplayers Tigers Donovans Denver Who's Not Beardless Ballplayers Timberwolves Mitch Albom Freddie Mitchell __________________ "...but I still like to think there is something about Pacey and me that no one can ever quite touch." | |||
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| Moderator Support Team | Who's Hot Orioles George Steinbrenner Steve Spurrier Grizzlies Who's Not Devil Rays Dan Gilbert Marion Jones Gonzalezes __________________ "...but I still like to think there is something about Pacey and me that no one can ever quite touch." | |||
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| Master Fan Joined: May 2000
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| Who's Hot LA Dodgers Chicago White Sox Brian Roberts Phoenix Suns George Steinbrenner (as in mad)  Who's Not NY Yankees __________________ "Government, even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one." | |||
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__________________ "...but I still like to think there is something about Pacey and me that no one can ever quite touch." | |||
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| Moderator Support Team | Who's Hot Mulders (Mark Mulder, ex-Mulder David Duchovny) Matt Cassel White Sox Rafael Nadal Who's Not Drew Brothers Scholastic Achievements Phillies Caroline Marcil __________________ "...but I still like to think there is something about Pacey and me that no one can ever quite touch." | |||
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| Moderator Support Team | Who's Hot Ageless Skipper 24 (Number for Jeff Gordon's Chevy) Doug Flutie Tim Petrovic Who's Not Aging Lefties 17 (Unlucky for streakers) Doug Brien John Ruiz __________________ "...but I still like to think there is something about Pacey and me that no one can ever quite touch." | |||
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| Who's Hot Serena Williams  Who's Not Venus Williams ( Unfortunately..the results just aren't there ) __________________ | |||
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