Sporting Fools
Sporting Fools
Sporting Fools
Sporting Fools
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Afternoon Roundup:-- Justin Upton one ups his brother, B.J., and is the first pick taken in the 2005 MLB draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks. B.J. was taken second overall pick two years ago by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays [AP]
-- NFL confirms the suspension of Vikings running back Onterrio "Mr. Whizzinator" Smith for the 2005 season. [AP]
-- The Mets take the flyer on former Reds closer Danny Graves in hopes of bolstering their own bullpen troubles. [Newsday]
-- NYC Mayor Bloomberg says "We have let down America" in West Side stadium eulogy. [Newsday]
-- Scrappy T scrapped, will not entertain rematch with Afleet Alex in Saturday's Belmont Stakes [WT]
-- Bulls fail to extend Skiles' contract, some outlets report he will not coach team for 2005 season [Tribune]