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PETA protesters carry signs and shout slogans calling for the the suspension of Atlanta Falcons' Michael Vick. |
Vick's actions put NFL in bind
Guilty or not, Falcons' QB deserves his day in court
If the allegations can be proved, prison is too good for Michael Vick. Those who would drown, hang, shoot or electrocute dogs deemed unworthy of fighting to the death deserve the swift justice and slow torture of a less civilized society. You might begin by boiling them in oil, even at $75 a barrel, or consider the comparative advantages of keelhauling.
Padres waste offensive chances and lose
Former Padre Eaton tops ex-Phil Germano
By Tom Krasovic
STAFF WRITER
The Padres are a .500 team in eight games since the All-Star break, showing strengths that put them atop the National League West but also familiar flaws that could pain them later.
NBA referee is accused of betting on games
Donaghy has worked in league since 1994
By Ivan Carter
THE WASHINGTON POST
The FBI is investigating veteran NBA referee Tim Donaghy for allegedly betting thousands of dollars on games he worked the past two seasons and possibly unduly influencing their outcome.
MLS fans more than ready for ailing Beckham
By Mark Zeigler
STAFF WRITER
If he were any other player in any other league in any other instance, the decision would be simple: David Beckham would not play tonight for the Los Angeles Galaxy against English club Chelsea at The Home Depot Center in Carson, much less suit up.
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Garcia may become next Spanish conqueror
He's grinding along, chugging toward Jug
By Leonard Shapiro
THE WASHINGTON POST
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland – A week that began with the retirement of Seve Ballesteros, the greatest Spanish golfer of them all, could end tomorrow with his heir apparent, Sergio Garcia, winning his first major championship.
