Quote of the Day
"You get a scenario like this where a guy is presumed guilty and now he's innocent, it makes you feel like it could happen to anybody. I think we all need to watch out for our protection. The testing might need to be reviewed”-- Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki, on Brewers LF Ryan Braun winning his appeal of a positive drug test. (DENVER POST, 2/24)
Top Stories
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Where Do We Go From Here?
Independent arbitrator ruled in Braun's favor because of a chain-of-custody dispute
Brewers LF Ryan Braun became the first MLBer to have a positive drug test "overturned on appeal when he was informed that a three-man arbitration panel ruled against a 50-game suspension that would have begun on opening day," according to a front-page piece by Tom Haudricourt of the MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL. After MLBPA Exec Dir Michael Weiner voted in favor of Braun and MLB Exec VP/Labor Relations & HR Rob Manfred voted "to uphold the test result," independent arbitrator Shyam Das "cast the decisive vote." He ruled in Braun's favor "because of a chain-of-custody dispute that occurred after his urine sample was taken" during an Oct. 1 drug test. Sources said that the sample "was not dropped off that day at FedEx to be sent to the MLB ...
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Nearing A Decision?
Raj Bhathal-led group reportedly has exclusive rights to negotiate purchase of Hornets.
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We're Down To Nine
Torre, Caruso withdraw bid for Dodgers, citing McCourt's refusal to sell stadium parking lots.
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What A Girl Wants
Danica Patrick makes her Sprint Cup debut this weekend in Daytona.
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Dynamic Duel
A-B expands deal with Daytona Int'l, scores Duel entitlement rights.
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Scouting Combine
The NFL is considering changes to its annual scouting combine to make it more fan friendly.
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Jumping The Gun
AP initially reported arbitrator upheld Ryan Braun's suspension.
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Going Hollywood
William Morris signs on to rep Tebow in off-field endeavors.
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Love & Basketball
TNT's Kenny Smith talks All-Star Weekend, Linsanity, UNC hoops.
