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The former convict Kurt Paschke in his Jets Jersey

The New England Patriots were facing the New York Jets, but neither fans were patriotic during this game! Four accounts of Assault and disorderly conduct leading too all four being banned from both teams games as well. This all started when one of the men who also has a criminal record and served heavy jail time was attacked by one of the women, which was caught on camera before he proceeded to strike her in the face, and get struck in his face by another man. The former convict’s mother claimed this was all self defense who was also involved in the brawl, and there is video evidence supporting her claim. There will be a trial too continue this story but for now without any additional evidence it looks like the former convict and his mother have the upper edge.

On Wednesday, October 23, the first game takes place on baseball’s biggest stage. It is the beginning of the 2013 MLB World Series. And who’s facing off? None other than the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals. Wednesday will mark the fourth time these two teams compete against each other for the title. In 1946 and 1967 the Cardinals bested the Red Sox in seven games. However, most recently in 2004, it was Boston who swept St. Louis, beating them in four straight games to claim the title. To add even more competition to this series, not only are these two of the best teams this season, but both have won two championships in the last 10 years. All that remains is what team will have to be creative and think of another logo to put on their rings and it all begins Wednesday!

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                        Kayla Harrison at the Olympic Podium crying to the National Anthem.

Kayla Harrison first gold medalist at the 2012 London Olympic Games conquers all her competition and takes home the gold something no one in the States has quite managed too do before! The athlete started judo at a young age but did not go down the conventional path one takes to fame and of course the Olympic Gold. Kayla was the victim of sexual abuse until the age of 16, where here first coach who lived with her and her family was arrested, sentenced too jail, and banned from the sport forever. Following that she moved too live and train with Jimmy Pedro twice Olympic medalist, world champion, and head coach of the United States Olympic Team. He trained her from 16 too 22, along with other youths, putting them through a harsh circuit, leading too the best overall performance the states have ever had in judo, and leading this prospective athlete who at the time she came was a victim, too becoming a champion, and a winner in her own eyes and everyone else’s. She finally took back all the power she had lost in her traumatic experience and conquered the biggest stage in the world, the Olympics. This road was not easy and took lots of hard work and dedication, lots of commitment and sacrifice, but it was something that set her on the path too greatness. Like many mentioned she needed stability, order, and discipline in her life and that is what she obtained in Judo because those are the core principles needed for this sport. She overcame, and she dominated her life.

Tigers Manager Jim Leyland announces his retirement from the MLB

This article is about the retirement of Detroit Tiger manager Jim Leyland. Leyland told the Tigers’ president Dave Dombrowski of his plans to retire over a month ago over coffee, and officially announced his retirement on Monday during a news conference at Comerica Park. Leyland is 68 years old, and worked as a major league manager for 22 years. He departs with the third-most wins as a manager in Tigers history, and with the 15th-highest victory total in major league history. He won a World Championship with the Florida Marlins in 1997, but not with the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers wanted Leyland to manage another year, but he declined.

by: Wen Jie Lei

Marc Edelman held a conference at Baruch College to address the exploitation of college athletes

The National Collegiate Athletic Association has clear guidelines to how their participating players must conduct themselves and what they can and cannot due. As some of the most talents young men and women within their respected sports Division 1 NCAA athletes are held to a very high standard. But majority of these players practiced so hard to achieve this level of greatness and skill because they were looking for a way to pay for their education and provide for them. So when they receive a scholarship to play their respected sport for a prestigious university they may not have financial backings from their parental guardians. To live on campus at such an institution is going to take money, money that successful collegiate athletes cannot work legitimate jobs to earn. While college level athletics is a multimillion dollar enterprise with some of the premiere programs earning millions of dollars for their institutions. It therefore only makes sense for the players who are the reason for their university athletic success to share in the profits from these sporting events and to receive stipends to support them on campus. After all the professional athletes get paid for their performance because it makes the team owners money, for collegiate players not to receive any monetary compensation for their role in the university’s success is egregious.

This article written by Bryan Altman who tells of how Marc Edelman, an accomplished law professor, gave a conference at Baruch where he talked about the current status quo of college athletics. Edelman shares my point of view where we both feel that colleges should pay their players for their part in generating money for their school. One point that stood out was when Edelman stated that some college football programs generate more than $100 million dollars a year in revenue but the colleges are unwilling to pay their players a weekly stipend of $300 for their performance each week. He also addresses the issues of eligibility that the student athletes must grapple with day to day. If a collegiate player sells their signatures or memorabilia for profit they could forfeit their amateur eligibility and be banned from practicing within the NCAA. The universities have taken such a strong position to defend this currents practice that they are hiring top law firms to fight these issues all the way to the Supreme Court. It will fall on the shoulders of accomplished law professional such as Edelman to fight these monster conglomerate organizations and topple the tyranny that is ruining and exploiting the college athletes of America.

Giant Running Back Peyton Hillis rushing for a first down in the New York Giants 23-7 Victory over the Minnesota Vikings

W. The letter signifies the success of a team and the perseverance they must maintain in the face of adversity and complete disaster. The formerly winless Giants have finally acquired their first win over the Minnesota Vikings this past Monday night. In his article for the New York Times Harvey Araton illustrates the possibility that the Giants season may not be completely over and a comeback is still within reach. He starts off by telling how the recent signing of the running back Peyton Hillis, who made significant contributions to the team’s victory, can potentially propel the Giants forwards while resurrecting his career. The Giants have struggled all year long at the running back position as their first round selection David Wilson has found himself in Head Coach Tom Coughlin’s doghouse after a horrendous start with the season which had been marred with copious fumbles and a complete lack of productivity. Now with the addition of Peyton Hillis and the resurgence of Brandon Jacobs the Giants run game has seemed to regain some of its old grind and power. With these two big bodied, heavy hitting power backs the giants can now open up the passing game to their headlining quarterback Eli Manning. Featuring a deep and talented receiving corps of Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks, and Reuben Randle the Giants have no lack of offensive threats at the wide out position.

With their first win out of the way the Giants now have an opportunity to feed off this positive momentum and move forward with their season. Harvey talks about the Giants upcoming matchup with their division rivals the Philadelphia Eagles, and the possibility of exploiting an injured Michael Vick or rookie quarterback Matt Barkley. With a high possibility of winning their next game the giants have an opportunity to head into their mid-season bye week with a record of 2-6. While under normal circumstances this would be the end of their playoff hopes but this year the National Football Conference in the East is extremely weak. The Giants only have 1 win but are only 3 games out of first place, with 3 winnable games against the Oakland Raiders, Green Bay Packers, and finally their arch rivals in the NFC East the Dallas Cowboys. The New York Giants may find themselves in a position to be in a dead heat for first place of the NFC East. While the present looks bleak, the past has told us that just giving this veteran group of players such as Eli Manning, Justin Tuck, Victor Cruz, and Antrel Rolle, a chance will be enough for them to overcome their previous short comings. The future looks bright for the New York Giants as long as they can feed off the momentum from this first win and start to piece their season back together. As long as they continue to play one game at a time and keep their eyes on making the postseason I feel they can erase their early disastrous season.

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