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That's Great.. But is he a Mudder?

Okay, I'll be the first to admit that I don't follow horse racing. When I think of horse racing, I naturally think of the Kentucky Derby, small men in funny outfits, rich women in even funnier outfits and bit hats and horses that run really fast while getting the crap beat out of them. I guess you just have had to grow up around it to really appreciate the "beauty" of the sport.

Sport, now there's an interesting concept.

These so called "sports" where the animals do all the work. From horse racing, to greyhound races to polo, is it ever mildly rude to consider that the animal is doing the majority of the work while the driver just, well, steers?

Hopefully Answers about Spygate Receives Incomplete

Well, after much publicity and hoopla, today is the day in which hopefully all the answers will be revealed about the New England Patriots Spygate case. Of course, as expected, this is what we got...

-- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he learned nothing new about the Spygate scandal after meeting with former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh for nearly 31/2 hours Tuesday.

The NFL released the tapes Walsh provided, and they didn't show any previously undisclosed rules violations. The clips cut between shots of opposing coaches sending in signals and the play that followed.

"The fundamental information that Matt provided was consistent with what we disciplined the Patriots for last fall," Goodell said at a news conference.

Report has Bernie Leaving the Charlotte Bobcats

According to sources reporting to the Charlotte Observer, Bernie Bickerstaff, the once coach and recent front office guy who has been so involved in many decisions for the Bobcats, is leaving. Is this a sign of future shake ups to come or has Bernie served his purpose and is now moving on to greener pastures?

Panthers Sign Johnson and Toefield

Panther fans were finally woken from their grumbling slumber to learn that the Carolina Panthers signed free agent running back LaBrandon Toefield and linebacker Landon Johnson. Johnson, who has lead the Cincinnati Bengals in tackles for the past several seasons, has signed a contract worth $10 million for three years. Toefield, who has langiushed behind Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew in Jacksonville, signed a one year contract worth $750,000. The Panthers hope that Toefield can help in third down situations. Johnson will compete with N'aill Diggs for a starting outside linebacker position. These signing come as the initial wave of free agent signings slow down. Many experts feel that the Panthers are filling key support positions in preparation for this year's upcoming draft.

Moose Close to Deal with Panthers?

PFT is reporting that the Panthers and former Panther and Chicago Bear Muhsin Muhammad have agreed on a deal that would pay the veteran wide receiver somewhere around$1.5 million for at least the 2008-09 season. There is nothing official, but usually where there is smoke, there is fire.

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