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Delonte West suspended by the Mavs for locker room conduct

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DALLAS - In a report filed by ESPNDallas.com, Delonte West has been suspended from suiting up with the Mavs. West did not have his best game, but was

Baseball and PEDs: Further Down the Rabbit Hole

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by Ryan Henry After Melky Cabrera, San Francisco didn’t just lose their best hitter and the only person who could cover for Buster Posey in their lineup. They also lost a legitimate MVP candidate. Baseball also came face-to-face with performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) yet again. Not even two weeks later, Oakland A’s ace Bartolo Colon tested positive for PEDs. Their punishment? Each was suspended for 50 games. This seems almost too fitting as Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa and Roger Clemens all become eligible for the Hall of Fame. Eventually, baseball is going to have to admit that PEDs are a problem and that putting a stop to their use is more important than losing one of their stars. Cabrera before his suspension. Courtesy of mlb.com First of all, 50 games for a first offense is simply not enough of a penalty to actually cut down on PED use. During a radio interview with ESPN Radio New York, Victor Conte, the founder of BALCO, said that “as much as 50 percent” ...

Giants losing Melky Cabrera is apt five years after Barry Bonds ended his PEDs-fueled reign by Steve Henson of Yahoo! Sports

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Great article I found on Yahoo! Sports. Could we possibly have a NL MVP and a NL Batting Champ in two consecutive years test positive for PEDs? CLICK HERE FOR FULL READ

NFLPA FILES SUIT AGAINST THE NFL FOR SAINTS SUSPENDED PLAYERS

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The NFLPA decided to finally do more than just talk. The formally file a lawsuit against the NFL, specifically against Roger Goddell's iron fist. Goddell delivered the biggest punishment ever to the New Orleans Saints for their involvement and cover-up of their alleged bounty program. Now the public will be able to see the evidence presented to Roger Goddell that warranted such a punishment.

Four Players Get Suspended over Saints' Bounty Program; Vilma Suspended for 2012 Season

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The hammer has finally dropped. Roger Goddell and the NFL have finally issued out suspensions for the players they deemed most involved with the Saints' bounty program. Their level of involvement is debatable, but Jonathan Vilma, much like former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and head coach Sean Payton, received the most severe punishment with a full season suspension. Click here for more details

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MWP, Ron Artest, Gets 7 Game Suspension

Well the hammer has fell...Metta World Peace, Ron Artest will miss 7 games due to his overly excited elbow to the back of James Harden's head this past Sunday. These means the entire first round of the playoffs and $348,000 lost. Ironically, if the Lakers survive round 1 they will play the Thunder next.

Video: What should happen to Metta World Peace (Ron Artest)?

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In case your cable or satellite bill is somewhat behind, the player formerly known as Ron Artest elbowed Thunder 6th man James Harden in the back of the head. Metta World Peace has been open about his struggle with anger management and social disorder since his infamous "Malice in the Palace" incident that made him a house hold name. Now that the deed is done, what should his punishment be? 5 game suspension? 2 game suspension? What do you think? {leave your comments below}

Sean Payton suspended for a FULL YEAR? Greg Williams suspended INDEFINITELY?

This is huge! Yet, Bill Belichek is still coaching after getting caught cheating red-handed? Too harsh.. . Click here for the full story

Los Angeles Lakers' Matt Barnes suspended for fighting with Dallas Mavericks' Jason Terry - ESPN Los Angeles

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Los Angeles Lakers' Matt Barnes suspended for fighting with Dallas Mavericks' Jason Terry - ESPN Los Angeles

Los Angeles Lakers C Andrew Bynum suspended - ESPN Los Angeles

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This is clearly overreaction...one game maybe, but not two Los Angeles Lakers C Andrew Bynum suspended - ESPN Los Angeles