Cycling Soap Operas — Contador and Armstrong/Hamilton Edition

by Rant June 15, 2011

Wow. Three weeks since the last post. Didn’t expect that to happen. And I certainly didn’t expect to see such a vibrant discussion continuing the whole time on the previous post. Props to all who participated (and are continuing to participate, as of this writing). Seems like we have a couple of soap operas, as […]

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You Think You Got Troubles?

by Rant May 22, 2011

Since the world didn’t end, as some might have hoped, I guess it’s time for a new post. And, since the world is still humming along, it appears that 60 Minutes will be on with a much-ballyhooed story about what Tyler Hamilton and others saw during their days racing with Lance Armstrong on the US […]

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Tumbling House of Cards?

by Rant May 19, 2011

I was thinking of writing a post tonight even before I saw the comment from AustinCyclist linking to the teaser for a certain story that will be broadcast on 60 Minutes this Sunday. Pat McQuaid, in his usual McQuaidian self, has been spouting off about banning riders who doped in the past from serving as […]

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Pat and Hein’s Dubious Adventure

by Rant May 4, 2011

Apparently, the International Cycling Union (UCI) has solved all of its outstanding problems except for one: How to keep Floyd Landis from saying bad things about Pat McQuaid, Hein Verbruggen and the way the UCI functions. What other conclusion can we possibly draw from the news (hat tip to Jeff) that McQuaid, Verbruggen and company […]

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Barry Bonds Convicted

by Rant April 13, 2011

If I were more of a baseball fan, I’m sure I would have a much more visceral reaction to the news that a jury convicted Barry Bonds on one count of obstruction of justice. As for the three other counts against the slugger, the judge declared a mistrial. Which, if I understand things correctly, means […]

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Following Up On Previous Stories

by Rant March 30, 2011

Bonds Trial Continues It ain’t over `til the fat lady sings … or at least until the jury decides whether or not Barry Bonds lied to a grand jury several years back. Over at SBNation.com there’s an article which gives the latest rundown on the trial. Seems that the trial is getting into some familiar […]

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