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      Radio talk hosts accuse Magic Johnson of faking AIDS

      October 10, 2008 /

      NBA legend Magic Johnson is outraged that a pair of Minneapolis talk radio host accused him of faking his diagnosis of acquiring the AIDS virus.

      KTLK’s Chris Baker and Langdon Perry made the remarks during their conservative talk show on Wednesday. The context of the remarks are unclear, as Perry was responding to a caller complaining about using common sense in treating diseases. (Click here to listen to the radio segment).

      Johnson issued a statement on Thursday:

      I am outraged that Chris Baker and Langdon Perry would minimize such a serious and deadly issue. Millions are dying from HIV/AIDS, and the fact that they would make jokes about my status is unbelievable. Chris, Langdon and KTLK should use their power in a more positive light by encouraging people to get tested for this disease instead of making up such ridiculous lies.

      Johnson tested HIV-positive in 1992 and retired from the NBA at 32.

      The KTLK program director declined to comment on the segment.

      NBA

      Astros pitcher among 10 arrested in wedding reception melee

      October 10, 2008 /

      Sometimes, a wedding reception can get out of hand and Brandon Backe can testify to that. The Houston Astro pitcher was among 10 people arrested during a brawl with police last weekend at a reception in Galveston, Texas. According to the Houston Chronicle, he ignored police orders to back away from a hotel barfight involving members of the wedding party.

      Backe struggled with officers. One officer stated in the report that he hit Backe twice in the face before handcuffing him. The officer also reported that Backe smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot eyes. Both the officer and Backe sustained minor injuries during the fight, according to the police report.

      Backe was charged with interfering with a police officer and resisting arrest. The Galveston County district attorney office announced that both charges are misdemeanors and he was released on a $1500 bond.

      MLB

      Fantasy Football Update: Palmer not starting, Winslow has “swollen testicles”

      October 10, 2008 /

      In a surprise move, the Bengals are going to go with Ryan Fitzpatrick over Carson Palmer. The word is that Palmer could play, so one wonders why Cincy would go with Fitzpatrick instead. This is a downgrade for Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh…Kellen Winslow was hospitalized on Thursday with an “unspecified illness” (ProFootballTalk.com reports that it is “swollen testicles.” Oi!) and is questionable for Monday Night Football. The fact that he plays on Monday is both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, he has an extra day to recover. On the other, it leaves fantasy owners wondering on Sunday morning who to start at TE. Keep an eye on the news on Saturday and if it looks like he’ll play, keep him in your lineup. For what it’s worth, “team insiders” expect him to play…Both Brian Westbrook and Reggie Brown are going to miss Sunday’s game against the 49ers. Correll Buckhalter is a good start in Westy’s place and Desean Jackson should see the bulk of extra work with Brown out…Marques Colston will return this week against the Raiders. Jeremy Shockey is very iffy. I wouldn’t count on him this week…Matt Hasselbeck continues to sit out of practice, but the team is expecting and hoping that he’ll play. He has a decent matchup this week, but if you have a similar option, it’s probably best to go with it…Roddy White missed practice on Thursday, but will likely play against the Bears on Sunday…Bernard Berrian has a tantalizing matchup with the Lions, but he has missed practice and is iffy. Keep an eye on this over the weekend…Jon Kitna is doubtful, and it looks like Dan Orlovsky will get the start.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

      America’s “Hockey Mom” to drop puck at Flyers home opener

      October 10, 2008 /

      You betcha, Sarah Palin will drop the ceremonial first puck when the Philadelphia Flyers open the regular season against the New York Rangers on Saturday night. And New York Post hockey columnist Larry Brooks is not too pleased that Flyers CEO Ed Snider is using the sport to advance his own political agenda.

      Snider was host for a Sept. 26 Palin campaign event at the Irish Pub in Center City in Philadelphia. According to records of the Federal Election Commission, Snider donated $50,000 to the Republican national campaign effort between June 24 and June 30, 2008.

      Now he is donating the stage of an NHL pregame ceremony for use as a pep rally for McCain’s presidential effort. Now he is intent on transforming a sports arena into the political arena. He is creating an environment in which partisan politics, not hockey rooting interest, might well create dangerous disruption in the stands.

      The Republican vice presidential nominee will join the team’s “Philadelphia’s Ultimate Hockey Mom” contest winner on the ice for the opening faceoff.

      I wonder if the Philly fans will boo her like they boo’ed Santa Claus at the Eagles’ game.

      NHL

      Donovan McNabb is embarrassed

      October 10, 2008 /

      On his blog over at Yardbarker, Donovan McNabb expressed embarrassment about how he and the Eagles have played thus far this season. Here’s an excerpt:

      I’ve made mistakes and I’ve owned up to them. I’m sure that some of my teammates and coaches might feel that they also could have done better. But a play here and a play there is costing us precious division and conference games that can bite us down the stretch. We didn’t start playing well last year until it was too late. It’s not too late to turn it around now. But to do so, we have to be embarrassed enough as a team to do something about it.

      I’m better than this and I’ll prove it. I know my team is too. Now we have to prove it.

      McNabb will be without the services of Brian Westbrook and Reggie Brown this Sunday against the 49ers. Still, this is pretty much a must-win game for the Eagles, and I expect that he’ll play well.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

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