May 2008 Archives

Another athlete takes a stab at putting out an album. From Kobe to Ron Artest to Walter McCarty, I guess if you play basketball, you might as well make some music.

I haven't heard all of Ramel Bradley's debut album, but I give the guy credit. He seems very passionate about it.

Here are some links to check out his music. Be aware, there is some bad language in some of the music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gVoZJGaZz...

>> Continue reading: Ramel Bradley's Debut Album

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Here are a couple more comments I received via email on Eight Belles. It's obviously a story that brings many strong opinions.

From senn4303@bellsouth.net
"I think people are over reacting about Eight Belles' injury. It is terrible that she was hurt, but any horse can be hurt doing anything. A horse could just slip in its stall as easily as Eight Belles was hurt. You cannot do anything with a horse that does not threaten its l...

>> Continue reading: More Comments on Eight Belles

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With Kentucky Derby 134 now in the rear view mirror I thought I'd list the things I'll remember about the Derby festivities.

1. Great Race Has Tragic Ending
While Big Brown triumphed to the win, Eight Belles finished an impressive second. But before she could even enjoy her magical run in front of more than 150,000 fans she broke down, breaking her two front ankles. She had to be euthanized on the spot. That's wh...

>> Continue reading: Derby Observations

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For those of us standing trackside, near the entrance to the paddock, there was no way to see what happened near the backstrech. The fabulous filly, Eight Belles down on the ground with two broken ankles. Word quickly spread, and we abandoned our mission of talking with some of the Derby jockeys and trainers, and headed for the backside.

When I got to barn #37, you could feel the somber mood in the air. Those involved with Eight...

>> Continue reading: Looking Back at the Kentucky Derby

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