Clippers' owner Donald Sterling is a bitter, warped racist whose viewpoints rightfully disgust many, but the NBA's decision to ban him for life had as much to do with protecting its bottom line as it did with making a social and political statement. By Michael Parente In listening to NBA commissioner Adam Silver deliver his condemnation of Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling Tuesday afternoon, you could hear the passion and disdain in his voice.
This was not your typical mailed-in effort from a politician reading a half-assed apology he didn’t even write himself off a teleprompter. Silver is livid, and rightfully so – there are billions of dollars on the line here – but of all the opinions, theories and takes on this matter, there are a few indisputable facts we need to make clear right off the rip: Pal
"This is a painful moment for all members of the NBA family," said NBA commissioner Adam Silver today at the press conference this afternoon to discuss Clippers' owner Donald Sterling's fate, the biggest test for the new commish, just three months on the job. Boston, Mass., featherweight Rob Font (right) delivers the knockout blow against Tristan Johnson in the opening round of their main event bout Friday at "CES MMA XXIII" at Twin River Casino. Font has now won nine consecutive bouts. (Photo courtesy of Kelly MacDonald) By Michael Parente LINCOLN, R.I. (April 25th, 2014) – It seemed as though no one would be able to top Luis Felix’s electrifying knockout of UFC vet Drew Fickett at Twin River Casino last month.
Rob Font was up to the task. In the clear-cut Knockout of the Night, Font put veteran featherweight Tristan Johnson to sleep with an overhand right at the two-minute, 48-secod mark of the opening round Friday in the main event of “CES MMA XXIII.” Major League Baseball announced Friday that the Playing Rules Committee has provided its official view of how Umpires should apply the Official Playing Rules when a fielder loses possession of a ball when attempting to transfer it to his throwing hand.
Your Weekly PawSox Update, keeping you update with your local Triple-A Team. Ryan Fox (@Spider_Fox87) Hello to all PawSox fans. Welcome to another episode of the PawSox Weekly Update here on WBOB Sports. This past week was a doozy with a lot going on down at McCoy as the PawSox began the week taking on not only the opposing team but Mother Nature herself.
PawSox Skipper Kevin Boles sits down to talk with the media after his team’s big win. Ryan Fox (@Spider_Fox87) It was the last game of the Rochester series and of the PawSox 8-game home stand. So before they hit the road, PawSox skipper Kevin Boles sat down with the media to talk about his team’s performance for the game, including that monstrous 3rd inning, the debut of Matt Barnes, Nava’s return to Pawtucket, and many other things.
Barnes made his season debut and made it known he's ready for 2014 Ryan Fox (@Spider_Fox) All this week, the Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings did battle against one another. In harrowing, windy conditions the Red Wings took 2 out of the first 3 games of the series. Tonight marked the final game of the series with Rochester looking to finish 3-1 at McCoy while the PawSox were trying to get a win to even the series.
PawSox Skipper Kevin Boles sits down after the game to talk with the media Ryan Fox (@Spider_Fox87) In their daytime game, PawSox drop to the Rochester Red Wings 8-1. After the game, PawSox skipper Kevin Boles sits down with the media to discuss the game, his team's performance, and hints of what's to come in the future for the roster.
The wind and the Red Wings continue to stifle Will Middlebrooks Ryan Fox (@Spider_Fox87) Though it was a beautiful day to play some baseball, the winds were still howling about McCoy Stadium. Last night the PawSox got a big 3-1 victory over the Rochester Red Wings in those same conditions. But unfortunately they could not replicate their nighttime success during the daytime.
PawSox skipper sits down with the media after the game Ryan Fox (@Spider_Fox87) It was a windy night at McCoy Stadium. PawSox won 3-1 in game 2 of their 4-game series against the Rochester Red Wings. After the game, PawSox skipper Kevin Boles sits down for a little Q & A with yours truly to talk about tonight's game, his team performance, and a extra nugget that you, the listeners, will enjoy.
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