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POINT AFTER: Mets Need Oliver Perez to Step it Up . . . Now

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Cleon Alert) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:29:11 EDT

Thoughts on the world of sports and Mets pitcher Oliver Perez.

Contributor: Cleon Alert
Published: Apr 06, 2009

Off the Court Lebron James Doesn't Have a Clue

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Cleon Alert) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:03:36 EDT

King James Vogue cover panders to the ugliest of racist stereotypes: black man as ape.

Contributor: Cleon Alert
Published: Apr 02, 2008

Mets Woes Are on Omar Minaya's Back

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Cleon Alert) — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:50:00 EDT

The New York Mets have been in first place all year, but it's only now that they find themselves in a pennant race.

Contributor: Cleon Alert
Published: Aug 30, 2007

Yankees and Jason Giambi Deserve Each Other

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Cleon Alert) — Fri, 25 May 2007 16:36:00 EDT

Of course, this doesn't mean that Giambi using amphetamines isn't wrong, but when compared to taking steroids there is no story.

Contributor: Cleon Alert
Published: May 25, 2007

Roger is Coming, but What About Mariano?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Cleon Alert) — Tue, 15 May 2007 17:09:00 EDT

This deal of the century has Yankee fans pretty divided between loyalty to their team and the realism that the Yanks are desperate for pitching.

Contributor: Cleon Alert
Published: May 15, 2007

Tom Coughlin is an Idiot

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Cleon Alert) — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:18:00 EDT

Comparing your plight to that of a man who is enormously hated around the world? Not only is that beyond stupid, but it shows just how much the pressure of coaching a professional sports team in New York has gotten to Coughlin.

Contributor: Cleon Alert
Published: Apr 10, 2007

NFL Needs to Rid Itself of Adam "Pacman" Jones

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Cleon Alert) — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 15:04:00 EDT

This is about a man who allegedly hits (but definitely spits at) women, has a huge temper as well as a shady entourage that make him a magnet for trouble.

Contributor: Cleon Alert
Published: Mar 11, 2007

Mighty Duke University Has Fallen on Hard Times

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Cleon Alert) — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:13:00 EDT

After all, this is Duke men's basketball we're talking about. One of the most celebrated programs in all of sports, not just college basketball. Duke, home of Coach K, the one-time protégé of Bob Knight who has earned his own place as one of the best coaches in bas

Contributor: Cleon Alert
Published: Feb 19, 2007

Lovie Smith and Tony Dungy Deserve Their Acclaim

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Cleon Alert) — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:45:00 EDT

Bottom line is that Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith have more than paid their dues throughout their respective careers. And they both did an excellent job in coaching teams that none of the so-called "experts" in the sports media picked to go to the Super Bowl, much less win it.

Contributor: Cleon Alert
Published: Feb 05, 2007

Allen Iverson Wanting Out of Philly Should Be Great News to 76ers Fans

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Cleon Alert) — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:54:00 EDT

So it's official. Allen Iverson and all his selfish, me-first attitude wants out of Philadelphia. I say the 76ers organization do all the long-suffering 76er fans a huge favor and trade Iverson as soon as possible.

Contributor: Cleon Alert
Published: Dec 15, 2006