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One can also train to use Oxygen more efficiently and get more work out of ATP. Armstrong is coming off of a strong tour and is still in good shape. However, Ulrich and Basso are probably much improved so it will be hard. Other challengers are motivated to work harder when Armstrong wins so...

Sounds more like Jerkovic. Barry Goldwater was branded an anti-semite and he was half Jewish.

Damon still has an average just under .340 I believe so he is certainly an MVP candidate with his glove and speed. He also is so valuable because unlike most lefties, Damon hits southpaws well. A manager does not have to pinch hit for Damon much when a lefty specialist comes from the...

The Orioles won more early in the season with Sosa spending time on the DL. Palmeiro is a similiar story I think.

A lot of athletes forget that unlike normal jobs, their careers end quickly. They live beyond their means thinking that it will last forever. Once the money is gone, they are in trouble because the mortgage is due. The word "Mortgage" stems from another word for murder for a reason I guess...

Did Valeri Borzov dominate early in races with short quick steps? It is interesting that the most prolific white sprinter post 1950 excelled early in races, but most white sprinters today seem to be best at kick-out, long stride phases of races as whites have won 200 and 400 meter...

Is there a resource that contains sprinter's top speeds reached during an event. Like how many mphs they peaked at? When sprinter's reach top speeds are high, but they have poor overall times, it indicates that they have technique trouble. Such a resource could help see who has potential.

I previously posted an Amateur summer league post, but I think people thought I was talking about Company Leagues and such. Not so. Leagues like the Cape Cod league often have a caliber of play the rivals AA. Pitchers frequently throw in the mid 90's. The top college players play there. For...

In many non-public school leagues and especially boarding schools teams are frequently built from with players who are repeating an academic year or are doing a post graduate year. These players, who can be 21, are playing against kids sometimes 14 years old. The only reason these players...