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Odds and Ends (07.18.2006): They are all witnesses


We’re pretty sure this isn’t what Nike had in mind for the “We are all witnesses” campaign but in trying to get the records for their student ID card activity, DA Mike Nifong has said that every member of the Duke lacrosse team is a potential witness and he wants to confirm their whereabouts after the alleged rape incident. This story isn’t going anywhere soon as the case isn’t expected to come to trial until next Spring.

In other news…

[NY Daily News]: The Mets and David Wright apologize for the commercial promoting the “Salvation Miracles Revival Crusade”.

[SI]: Bruce Arena signs on to coach the Red Bulls

[NY Post]: So much for Jai Lewis’ career in the NFL

[Sportsline]: Russell Crowe decides he wants to coach the rugby team he owns

[The Golf Blog]: What happened to David Duval?

[USA Today]: T.O. tells HBO he’s misunderstood; wonders ‘Why me?’

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Dave Evans is… The Third Man

Remember when the names of the three rapists were leaked in the search warrant? Somehow, we went from Brett, Adam, and Matt, to Colin, Reade, and Dave. Team captain Dave Forker Evans (Forker?) was indicted today by a grand jury for first degree rape, first degree sexual offense and kidnapping today. He is expected to turn himself in (and get bailed out immediately) today.

Here’s a question for you. Is it sad that everyone is burnt out on this case? We never really have anything concrete to go on. Just partial DNA matches and a bunch of spin spin spin from the defense lawyers and re-election ready righteousness from the district attorney. Is it the lack of evidence, the lawyer fatigue, or simply that we want to get on with our summers and enjoy a lazy day at the ballpark.

This is the nature of scandals these days. It better get resolved quickly or we’ll move on to the next bit of gossip on who Matt Leinart is dating. When was the last time you thought about the Rick Tocchet gambling mess?

[News & Observer]: Grand jury indicts third lacrosse player

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Odds and Ends for Thur Apr 27 2006: The most whipped athletes

Maxim has named the 5 most whipped athletes in professional sports. These are the guys whose wives make more headlines than they do for controlling their careers or basically just saying too much in the press. To no one’s surprise, Doug Christie made the top of the list, followed by Kris Benson, Nick Harper, Antonio Davis, and Kurt Warner. The Nick Harper listing is a little harsh. The guy can’t help it if his wife is pyscho, stabbed him in the leg, and cost the Colts a playoff game.

In other news…

[Sydney Morning Herald]: Quick! Someone call and tell them Barry Bonds is doping.

[Fox Sports]: USC backup QB suspended after being charged with sexual assault.

[Twin Cities.com]: Onterrio “Whizzinator” Smith is released by the Vikings

[Yahoo]: This is why the media sucks. Must Favre get credit for everything?

[Off Wing Opinion]: Family who bought the St. Louis Blues in 1999 have lost $200M on their investment.

Real Odd of the Day: 3 to 1 that Colin Finnerty will be found guilty in Duke lacrosse trial.