Taking the win out of their sails
Alleged scandal in America's Cup could be the biggest in event's 162-year history.
CHEATING HAS become so commonplace in sports it's surprising Rock-Paper-Scissors conglomerates haven't caught competitors using scissors that can cut rock.
Today's cheatgate involves accusations levied against America's Cup defending champion Oracle Team USA in what is being called potentially one of the biggest scandals in the regatta's 162-year history.
Oh, the humanity.
"For sure," said Italy's Luna Rossa skipper, Max Sirena, when asked whether he thought Oracle cheated when it admitted it modified its boats without permission of the Measurement Committee.
How dare they defy the illustruous Measurement Committee. This is serious stuff in sailing circles, and skippers have been known to wield both venom and salty sarcasm during disputes.
"I think it was really - I don't know if it's the right word - unrespectful for all of us, for all of the competitors," Sirena said.
Earlier this summer, Russell Coutts, the CEO of the Oracle team, called the Italians "a bunch of spoiled rich kids dressed in Prada gear" after Sirena threatened to skip the opening race of the Louis Vuitton Cup round-robins because of the rules spat.
The Italians are backed by the Prada fashion house.
Expect more stylish clothing and rough waters ahead.
Disappearing act
Quick, Google Sky Sports and Nick Collins and watch the sportscaster disappear in the middle of his soccer report. He wasn't hurt when he fell off the ladder, so it's OK to laugh.
Regular wordsmith
The next sentence will be revealed without comment. Make your own.
Ricky Williams is the new running backs coach at the University of the Incarnate Word, a small Catholic school in San Antonio.
Wait, couldn't resist: Williams once said, "Growing up with two sisters, you either play by yourself or play Barbie with them. I played by myself."
Halftime speeches should be interesting.