Battle in the East

Yes, another battle starts this week, Dear Roxy. I am extremely happy with the Yankees’ run since the All-Star break, and hopefully that won’t stop in Bean Town this weekend. Game on!

The Marlins 15-game streak of 10+ hits is over but it was a great run! The best since the 1930s! They definitely hit a road block in Houston but it’s still very possible to make it into the playoffs. One more month of nail-biting games left.

In other sports, the Dolphins won their first pre-season game! It wasn’t pretty, but hey, it’s a start! I can’t wait to see what tomorrow’s game will bring.

And speaking of the NFL, it’s good to see Michael Vick got a second chance with the Eagles. Hopefully he’ll take full advantage of it and not screw up again.

But speaking of screwing up, Plaxico Burress got a hefty 2-year sentence for shooting himself! Like one of the NFL analysts on ESPN said, “He got 2 years in jail for being stupid.” –I agree with him; it just doesn’t make sense. I think 2 years is a bit too much.

Ochocinco cracks me up and the Williams sisters are now in talks about owning a share of the Dolphins. Oh boy!

And you’re right about Brett Favre, I have nothing to say.

Usain Bolt broke another record on the 200-meter race. Well, what else can be said about this guy’s speed that hasn’t been said before? Nothing. Congrats, Bolt!

And what’s with the International Association of Athletics Federations investigating South Africa’s Caster Semenya’s gender? That’s outrageous and cruel. Just because this woman looks athletic and masculine by no means means she’s a man. Shame on them for questioning it.

-Criss

Photo: Ben Margot, AP