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      Female reporter barred from locker room at the Masters

      April 10, 2011 /

      Tara Sullivan, columnist for the Bergen Record, was barred from the locker room after the Masters. She was attempting to interview Rory McIlroy, who was the leader heading into the Sunday.

      “Bad enough no women members at Augusta. But not allowing me to join writers in locker room interview is just wrong,” the initial tweet read.

      A member of the Masters media committee (Steve Ethun) told her that it was a mistake and that she should have been allowed in to conduct her interviews.

      Augusta National Golf Club has a long history of discrimination and still does not allow female members to join the club.

      External Sports, Golf

      Judge to impose forced mediation on owners and players?

      April 10, 2011 /
      David Boies, attorney for the National Football League (at microphone podium), speaks to the media after attending a federal court hearing regarding labor negotiations between the NFL and the NFL Players Association in St. Paul, April 6, 2011. Right of Boies is attorney Gregg Levy. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL CRIME LAW BUSINESS)

      According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter via Twitter, Judge Susan Nelson told owners and players that she will impose “forced” mediation” early this week.

      From Rotoworld.com:

      The NFL desperately wants mediation of a collective bargaining agreement under George Cohen while the NFLPA prefers mediation of their antitrust lawsuit under Nelson’s supervision. Nelson has hinted that she will side with the players, though there is a chance that she will defer to Cohen’s several-week head start on negotiations. Sources on both sides tell CBSSports.com’s Mike Freeman that this round of mediation “might lead to a deal.” Let’s hope so.

      Let’s. The best way for these two sides to come to an agreement that works for everybody is if they talk. Leaving it up to the court system is a bad idea because I would have to imagine that one side would walk away a clear winner and the other a clear loser. Granted, there needs to be compromise on both sides but leaving the lines of communication open would seemingly make the most sense.

      External Sports, NFL

      Your Sunday NBA Primer

      April 10, 2011 /
      Miami Heat’s forward LeBron James reacts after being called for a foul in the second quarter of their NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston, Massachusetts February 13, 2011. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

      Chicago @ Orlando, 1 PM (ABC)
      The Bulls have locked up the #1 spot in the East, but that doesn’t mean they’re going to pack it in. Tom Thibodeau’s club doesn’t have any quit, and they’ll want to win this preview of a potential second round matchup with the Magic. After a shaky season, the Magic could use a boost in confidence heading into the postseason.

      Boston @ Miami 3:30 PM (ABC)
      The winner of this game will most likely be the #2 seed in the East and will have home court advantage in a possible second-round matchup between these two teams.

      New Orleans @ Memphis, 6 PM
      The Hornets come into the game with a one-game lead on the Grizzlies, but both teams might prefer to be the #8 seed and avoid a first-round matchup with the Lakers. The Spurs are just 4-6 in their last 10 games.

      Oklahoma City @ L.A. Lakers, 9:30 PM (NBA TV)
      As it stands, the Lakers and Thunder wouldn’t meet until the Conference Finals, but a win today coupled with a loss by the Mavericks will put OKC in play for the #3 seed. Keep an eye on how the Thunder bigs (Kendrick Perkins and Serge Ibaka) cover the Laker length down low.

      External Sports, NBA

      Manny: “I’m at ease” with decision

      April 10, 2011 /
      Tampa Bay Rays’ Manny Ramirez reacts to a pitch during the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in St. Petersburg, Florida, April 1, 2011. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)

      If you thought Manny Ramirez might have some regret about the way he abruptly retired instead of serving a 100-game suspension for his second positive test for performance-enhancing drugs in the last three years, well then you just don’t know Manny.

      From the San Francisco Chronicle:

      “I’m at ease,” Ramirez told ESPNdeportes.com by phone Saturday from his home in Miami. “God knows what’s best (for me). I’m now an officially retired baseball player. I’ll be going away on a trip to Spain with my old man.”

      I’ve never met God but from what I’ve read about him, I don’t think he would have approved of Manny’s actions over the past three years. This is a man who tested positive twice for performance-enhancing drugs and instead of serving his second suspension and remaining committed to a team he signed a deal with this offseason, he just up and walked away.

      Hey, if he wants to go to Spain with his old man, good for him. But we’re not talking about someone who tried to play and in the end couldn’t physically endure another season so he retired. We’re not talking about someone whose heart just wasn’t in it anymore a la Ken Griffey Jr. in his final year. We’re talking about someone who quit just so he didn’t have to face punishment after he broke a rule.

      If he can rest his head on his pillow at night and not have any regrets, then so be it. But if it were me, I wouldn’t have gone out like that and I’m sure many other fans feel the same way.

      External Sports, MLB

      Melendez now the world’s best Lightweight?

      April 10, 2011 /

      Gilbert Melendez has been telling everyone who will listen that he’s the best lightweight in the world. After Saturday night’s stunning first-round finish of Tatsuya Kawajiri, HeavyMMA.com writes that he might just have a case.

      SAN DIEGO — For the last year, Gilbert Melendez has been telling everyone who will listen that he’s the best lightweight in the world. After Saturday night’s stunning first-round finish of Tatsuya Kawajiri, he might just have a case.

      Melendez, who came into the cage after taking a year off, brutalized Kawajiri from the opening bell using a crisp display of technique and power. Kawajiri is often called one of the toughest and more durable lightweights in the world, but he stood no chance against Melendez in the cage.

      The Strikeforce lightweight champion also benefited greatly from the new Unified ruleset put into place after last month’s purchase of the promotion by rival organization Zuffa. After dropping Kawajiri to the mat, Melendez unleashed a savage elbow that finished Kawajiri off and propelled Melendez to new stardom in the new unified North American mixed martial arts world.

      After the bout, Melendez issued a charismatic plea for a shot at the UFC champion.

      “I am the best lightweight in the world, and I think it’s time for title versus title. I want the UFC champion. It’s time to make it happen,” Melendez said. The crowd roared their approval.

      Read the full article.

      External Sports, Mixed Martial Arts, UFC

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