Todays Sports Role Models

Interesting times around the sports world.

Manny Ramirez got busted for illegal drugs and blamed his doctor.

Ramirez tested positive for HCG, a women's fertility drug often used to mask steroid use.

Manny didn't take the blame, rather he blames the doctor but as of yet he hasn't filed suit. Hmmmmmm

So-called fans just don't get it:

Let's hope for Manny's sake he doesn't get pregnant using HCG, the women's fertility drug.

Golden boy Alex Rodriguez admitted taking steroids which now may go back to his high school days or we may find out it started in Little League.

He returned to the Yankees and was welcomed back with open arms.

Jacqueline Standley, the mother of pitcher Joba Chamberlain, is arrested on suspicion of selling methamphetamine to an undercover policeman.

My comment on the Joba story is "Don't judge folks by their relatives."


This weekend Jeremy Mayfield became the first Sprint Cup Series driver suspended indefinitely under the tougher random drug testing policy instituted this year.

Two other crew members from other teams also tested positive, bringing the total to five suspensions in the first four months of the season.

The irony of the Mayfield suspension is, Mayfield fired one of his crew members, Paul Chodora, in February when Chodora became the first person suspended under the new testing policy.

Maybe he figured NASCAR would not test him for a while since he fired one of his crew members for failing the drug test.

There have been reports it was an allergy drug, possibly Claritin-D -- which is a NASCAR team sponsor for another team.

And Mayfield, who hasn't spoken with reporters yet, alluded to that in a statement he issued Saturday.

"In my case, I believe that the combination of a prescribed medicine and an over-the-counter medicine reacted together and resulted in a positive drug test," Mayfield said.

Oh Oh another one blaming the doctor - a prescribed medicine and an over-the-counter medicine reacted together.

Actually,while it isn't illegal, Claritin-D is on the list of banned substances.

Hmmmmm wonder if he missed that part in the handout?

Oh and what are some NASCAR fans saying, Claritin-D?

"Are you kidding me? I guess I am too "old school" or maybe just too old. What the hell is wrong with taking Clariton-D?"

Richard Gasquet to Dispute Positive Test For Cocaine

French tennis player Richard Gasquet has acknowledged he's been told he tested positive for cocaine but says he's innocent.

"I am gathering together proof of my innocence and I will choose an appropriate moment to express myself," Gasquet said in a statement Sunday.

Yeah, failed the "A" test and the "B" test for Cocaine.

I bet it entered his blood stream from cash he was given in exchange for the orange juice he bought the morning of the test.


PGA Commissioner Tim Finchem suspended Daly for the first six months of the 2009 season.

October 26th, 2008 - John Daly Goes to Hooters, Gets So Drunk Cops Take Him to Jail to Sober Up

Police officers were called at 2:17 a.m. to the Hooters at 120 Hanes Square Circle on a medical call. When officers arrived, Daly, who had earlier lost consciousness, was being treated by EMS.

Daly "appeared extremely intoxicated and uncooperative," police stated in a news release. Daly repeatedly refused to be escorted to the hospital and was eventually asked to leave the restaurant by workers there.



Reggie Williams Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Possession Charge


Back in April, former Jacksonville wide receiver Reggie Williams was tasered and arrested in Houston, then charged with felony drug possession after police found cocaine in his pocket.

He has had multiple run-ins with the law, though -- including a possession of marijuana charge that was dismissed earlier in 2009.

Williams is just 25 years of age, and has 189 catches for 2,322 yards in his five-season NFL career. They say his constant legal troubles may be more than a team wants to deal with.

Yeah right, as soon as the NFL slightly penalizes him just watch some NFL team pick him up.

I guess it's just me but I happen to think we put athletes on a pedestal making them above rules and laws all under the guise of entertainment.

I think their parents forgot to tell them one simple rule in life - Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll enjoy it a second time.


Tonight is another night shift so there will be no new post tomorrow.