Clemens: Friend Andy Pettitte 'misheard' steroid talk Nov 9, 2009
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Roger Clemens said Wednesday he received only vitamin shots from Brian McNamee, but the ex-trainer insisted before a House panel that every injection contained steroids or other performance enhancers ... McNamee flatly challenged Clemens' remarks, saying, "I injected those drugs into the body of Roger Clemens at his direction. Unfortunately, Roger has denied this and has led a full-court attack on my credibility.". (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Today in History - Nov. 9 Nov 9, 2009
Roger Clemens won his record seventh Cy Young Award. One year ago: Barack Obama's transition chief, John Podesta, told "Fox News Sunday" the president-elect planned to review President George W. Bush's executive orders on such things as stem cell research and domestic drilling for oil and natural gas. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Agassi pleads compassion Nov 7, 2009
Agassi became emotional when interviewer Katie Couric read him the words of Martina Navratilova, who compared Agassi to Roger Clemens, a star baseball pitcher who has denied wrongdoing despite links to performance-enhancing drugs. "It's what you don't want to hear," Agassi said. (iAfrica.com)
60 Minutes">Agassi responds to meth criticism on 60 Minutes Nov 6, 2009
Discussing his new autobiography, Agassi became emotional when reacting to comments by Martina Navratilova, who compared him to Roger Clemens. CBS released excerpts from the interview Thursday and will broadcast it Sunday night. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Agassi pleads for compassion on '60 Minutes' Nov 6, 2009
Discussing his new autobiography, Agassi became emotional when reacting to comments by Martina Navratilova, who compared him to Roger Clemens. Owning Up. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Andre Agassi: "I Needed Help" Nov 6, 2009
Agassi got emotional when responding to the criticism from Martina Navratilova that Couric read to him, including that the former womens tennis star compared him with Roger Clemens. "Yeahit's what you don't want to hearI would hopealong with that would come some compassion that maybe this person doesn't need condemnation," Agassi tells Couric. (CBS News)
Why do we keep pulling for cheaters and drug users? Nov 5, 2009
But the chances of a major league player being aggressively targeted for testing during the offseason where a lot of bulking up takes place are about as good as Roger Clemens inviting his former personal trainer over for Thanksgiving dinner. It is, as Tiger Woods loves to say, what it is. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
B-CHS football program not lacking Nov 5, 2009
RoyMercer wrote on Nov 4, 2009 10:54 AM:" As another interested former fb player and coach, I really wonder if the Boerne community truly knows what it takes to maintain a topnotch Fb program. STRONG ADMINISTRATION who stand up to the domineering Doak Fields/John Wayne/Tarzan types, THICK-SKINNED, REALISTIC, TRUSTING PARENTS willing to have kids coached in tough love manner and aren't sitting in bleachers with stopwatches timing their son's playing time. TOUGH,DEMONSTRATIVE COACHES who coach to... (Boerne Star, TX)
Jerry Micco's sports chat transcript (Yesterday) Nov 5, 2009
I'm leaving out Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, and Curt Schilling based on their steroid use. Jerry Micco: I'd say Maddux, but if Roy Halladay played with a better team, he'd be awfully close. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bauman: Pedro a fascinating figure Nov 4, 2009
Roger Clemens, no matter what he was using, was not better. Randy Johnson had the best argument over time, based on talent and then later on longevity, but in Pedro's peak years, even Johnson could not be said to occupy a higher le 00003FB5 vel. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Pedro Martinez has lots of history on this stage Nov 4, 2009
If there was a defining moment of his career, it might have been his Game 3 ALCS appearance against Roger Clemens that season. Martinez went seven innings, giving up two hits and no walks while fanning 12. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Burnett a bust in Game 5 as Yanks thumped Nov 3, 2009
It was the first time in 14 games this postseason that a Yankees starter failed to last six innings and the shortest outing by a World Series starter since Houstons Roger Clemens left Game 1 against the Chicago White Sox in 2005 after two innings because of a strained hamstring. Girardi and the Yankees have learned at least one thing about Burnett during his first year in New York: Hes not a guy you can count on to close out a postseason series. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Yanks drop Game 5, head home up 3-2 Nov 3, 2009
Burnett's start of two-plus innings was the shortest in a World Series since Roger Clemens lasted just two innings for the Astros against the White Sox in Game 1 of the 2005 Fall Classic. It also marked the first time this postseason that a Yankees starter did not pitch at least six innings. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
FBI to Review Whether Roger Clemens Lied to Congress Nov 3, 2009
The request to open an investigation into the congressional testimony of Roger Clemens has been turned over to the FBI and will receive appropriate investigative action,'' bureau spokesman said. Clemens's lawyer said the FBI review was no surprise. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
If healthy, Pettitte up for Game 6 chance Nov 3, 2009
The latter win moved him past Catfish Hunter, Dave Stewart and Roger Clemens for the most clinching wins in playoff history and vaulted him ahead of John Smoltz for the most postseason wins. TWIN PEAKS. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
TALE OF THE TAPE: Chad Ochocinco vs. Andre Agassi Nov 3, 2009
Brett Favre vs. Roger Clemens. Michael Phelps vs. Aquaman. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Bodley: Pettitte's gem puts Yanks in control Nov 1, 2009
Pettitte's gem puts Yanks in control of Series. Lefty extends postseason dominance in pivotal victory. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Congress Asks for Probe of Clemens Nov 1, 2009
The Justice Department should investigate whether pitching great Roger Clemens committed perjury when he told a congressional committee two weeks ago that he never used steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs, two prominent lawmakers wrote yesterday in a letter to Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey. This Story. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Homers, Pettitte pace Yanks to win Nov 1, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Homers, Pettitte pace Yanks to victory. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Woman convicted of selling human growth hormone Oct 31, 2009
Martina Navratilova drew a parallel Thursday between Andre Agassi and Roger Clemens, saying she's shocked the eight-time Grand Slam champion lied about drug use ... "Not as much shock that he did it as shock he lied about it and didn't own up to it. He's up there with Roger Clemens, as far as I'm concerned. He owned up to it (in the book), but it doesn't help now.". (Fresno Bee -- State)
Navratilovacompares Agassi to Clemens Oct 30, 2009
Navratilova says Agassi up there with Roger Clemens - Tennis- nbcsports ... MIAMI - Martina Navratilova drew a parallel Thursday between Andre Agassi and Roger Clemens, saying shes shocked the eight-time Grand Slam champion lied about drug use ... Hes up there with Roger Clemens, as far as Im concerned. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Winners Take All Oct 30, 2009
MIAMI -- Martina Navratilova drew a parallel yesterday between Andre Agassi and Roger Clemens, saying she's shocked the eight-time Grand Slam champ lied about drug use. "Shocking," Navratilova said about Agassi's. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
Navratilova: Agassi's 'up there with Clemens' Oct 30, 2009
Martina Navratilova compares Andre Agassi to Roger Clemens - ESPN ... MIAMI -- Martina Navratilova drew a parallel Thursday between Andre Agassi and Roger Clemens, saying she's shocked the eight-time Grand Slam champion lied about drug use ... "Not as much shock that he did it as shock he lied about it and didn't own up to it. He's up there with Roger Clemens, as far as I'm concerned. He owned up to it [in the book], but it doesn't help now.". (ESPN -- Tennis)
Waldman makes World Series history Oct 29, 2009
Waldman has also endured her share of criticism, most recently for an on-air outburst in 2007 when the Yankees announced that Roger Clemens was rejoining the team, then in the clubhouse in '08, when she shed tears after what became Joe Torre's final game managing the Yankees. After that incident, Waldman, a breast cancer survivor, publicly decried her critics as "sexist.". (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Pedro primed to meet Yanks again Oct 29, 2009
A half-inning later, after Roger Clemens threw a high strike to Manny Ramirez, the benches emptied. Yankees bench coach Don Zimmer rushed toward Martinez, who threw Zimmer, then 73 years old, to the ground. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Violent father » Oct 29, 2009
"In addition to returning to No. 1 in the world and completing a career Grand Slam, Agassi became an influential voice on the tennis tour. He also raised tens of millions of dollars for at-risk youths in his hometown of Las Vegas and opened a preparatory academy there.He also got remarried, to tennis great Steffi Graf -- he calls her "Stefanie" in the book -- and they have two children.Always evolving."It fits in with the story arc of his redemption," said Gene Grabowski, who guides high-profile... (ESPN -- Tennis)
Pedro poised to give Phillies 2-0 lead Oct 29, 2009
More influential than Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Whitey Ford, Reggie Jackson, Roger Clemens or Derek Jeter, just to name a few great Yankees of the past and present. Was he talking about his status as an opposing player. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Return to baseball is good for Big Mac Oct 27, 2009
In contrast, those who resisted dug themselves deeper holes: Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Rafael Palmeiro and McGwire's old pal, Sammy Sosa. A 583-homer career normally prompts an automatic Hall of Fame induction, but McGwire has received less than 25 percent of the votes (75 percent is needed) three straight years largely because of the widespread belief he cheated, like many others in his era, and refused to directly address it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Martinez back in New York spotlight Oct 27, 2009
He had become the Caribbean version of Roger Clemens, a man happy to play half the season with the proper financial incentive. But far more fish bit than did teams. (Boston Globe)
Inbox: Do the A's need more power arms? Oct 27, 2009
Guys we've been conditioned to think of as power pitchers -- Walter Johnson, Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax, Nolan Ryan, Roger Clemens, etc. -- all had at least one nasty secondary pitch that got them as many strikeouts as did their heaters. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Sabathia all aces for Yanks, picked ALCS MVP Oct 27, 2009
Sabathia has been the No. 1 starter the Yankees had spent millions looking for since Andy Pettitte left for Houston and Roger Clemens temporarily retired after the 2003 season. Kevin Brown, Randy Johnson and Javier Vazquez all flopped in New York. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Abreu RBI Single Gives Angels 1-0 Lead Oct 26, 2009
Pettitte also was trying for his fifth postseason series clinching victory, which would give him the most - one ahead of Catfish Hunter, Dave Stewart and Roger Clemens. Joe Saunders started for the Angels in a matchup of left-handers who didn't get decisions in their previous outings in the series. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Yankees top Angels 5-2 in Game 6, take AL pennant Oct 26, 2009
It was Pettitte's record fifth series-clinching win, breaking a tie with Dave Stewart, Catfish Hunter and Roger Clemens. It also saved Yankees ace CC Sabathia -- the ALCS MVP -- from starting a possible Game 7, allowing him to open the first game of the World Series and against the Phillies. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Damon, Pettitte Move Yanks Within Reach of Series Oct 26, 2009
Pettitte also was trying for his fifth postseason series-clinching victory, which would give him the most - one ahead of Catfish Hunter, Dave Stewart and Roger Clemens. He allowed six hits in the first six innings, retiring the side in order just twice. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Just dandy: Pettitte delivers AL pennant Oct 26, 2009
And in doing so, he passed Smoltz to stand alone atop Major League Baseball's all-time postseason wins list, with 16, also winning his fifth career series clincher to break a tie with Catfish Hunter, Roger Clemens and Dave Stewart. "That's great, it's great," Pettitte said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Stars 'n' Pinstripes: Yanks win flag Oct 26, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Stars 'n' Pinstripes: Yanks earn AL flag. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Series rotations unclear beyond ace lefties Oct 26, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Will Lee, Sabathia return on short rest in Game 4. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
A pair of experienced GMs are wading into the free agent pool Oct 25, 2009
Had just finished discussing Roger Clemens with Toronto Sun baseball columnist Bob Elliott when we walked into our Anaheim hotel and there in a conference room singing to a private audience was Mindy McCready, one of Clemens s old friends; 3. Billy Wagner could really help the Angels; 4. (Boston Globe)
Pettitte eyes another playoff record Oct 25, 2009
NEW YORK -- With an American League pennant-winning victory Sunday at home against the Angels, Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte could add another postseason individual record for most all-time series-clinching victories with five -- breaking a tie with Roger Clemens, Catfish Hunter and Dave Stewart. In the process, he also would end a personal Game 6 hex. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Wakefield has back surgery, says he's not ready to retire Oct 23, 2009
He said he wants to pass Roger Clemens and Cy Young for the franchise record of 192 and would like to get to 200. He's working under an arrangement in which the Red Sox have the option to renew his contract on a year-to-year basis for $4 million annually and said he'd like to pitch as long as he's physically able and the team wants him. (Florida Today)
Wakefield optimistic after back surgery Oct 23, 2009
Cy Young and Roger Clemens are tied for the club's all-time win record with 192, but that is a mark Wakefield has in his sights. "Well, I do have some goals in mind," Wakefield said. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Clemens: Friend Andy Pettitte 'misheard' steroid talk Oct 23, 2009
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Roger Clemens said Wednesday he received only vitamin shots from Brian McNamee, but the ex-trainer insisted before a House panel that every injection contained steroids or other performance enhancers ... McNamee flatly challenged Clemens' remarks, saying, "I injected those drugs into the body of Roger Clemens at his direction. Unfortunately, Roger has denied this and has led a full-court attack on my credibility.". (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Youth sports is an enterprise worthy of a bailout Oct 22, 2009
They won't get nearly as much time or attention as Roger Clemens, Mark McGwire, Jose Canseco and a handful of other disgraced pro stars did when they stopped by to talk about steroid use, and that's a shame. Because the danger facing sports at the youth level isn't about image, but survival. (FindLaw News)
Wakefield surgery successful Oct 22, 2009
He has 175 wins with the Sox, as he closes in on the franchise record of 192, which is shared by Cy Young and Roger Clemens. Chapman set to deal Cuban lefthander Aroldis Chapman, whose fastball is said to hit 100 miles per hour, is ready to make a deal. (Boston Globe)
Surgery on Wakefield's back successful Oct 22, 2009
Wakefield has 175 wins in a Red Sox uniform, 17 shy of tying Cy Young and Roger Clemens for the club record. Wakefield has 189 wins in the Majors. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Inbox: Should the Mets trade their stars? Oct 21, 2009
He managed to find the type of role Roger Clemens created with the Yankees in 2007 and Michael Strahan had with the Giants in their most recent Super Bowl season -- show up late, be a conquering hero. If Pedro had joined the Mets in August, as he did with the Phillies, he would have found nothing to save. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Angels warm to task of getting back in ALCS vs. Yankees Oct 19, 2009
Those teams had Roger Clemens and Mike Mussina and Andy Pettitte, so I don t feel it s any stronger or any deeper than those teams that we ve played before. We feel if we play our best we can beat them. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Astros interview Garner for return stint Oct 18, 2009
Houston made its only World Series appearance under Garner in 2005, when Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte anchored the pitching staff. Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin met with the Astros later in the day. (Boston Globe)
Ex-Astros manager Garner interviews for old job Oct 18, 2009
" Garner only had to flash the garnet and gold ring on his finger to remind the Astros of what he accomplished before things turned sour. Houston made its only World Series appearance under Garner in 2005, when Roger Clemens and anchored the pitching staff. Garner took over the Astros in the middle of the previous season, after Jimy Williams was fired. Houston went 48-26 the rest of the way, earned the NL wild card and pushed St. Louis to seven games in the NL championship series. The Astros won... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Mattingly may be ready to step up to the plate in managerial position Oct 18, 2009
Verlander threw 3,940 pitches, 294 more than any other pitcher - more than any American League starter since Roger Clemens in 1997 with Toronto. Short hops From the Bill Chuck Files: Baseball s toughest player to strike out this season was Dustin Pedroia, once every 13. (Boston Globe)
PeterKingMMQB Tuesday Edition Evaluating state of the Browns and praising Red Zone channel. Oct 14, 2009
"For now, we're making improvements. Some of the improvements aren't sexy -- more energy at practice and in games, more intensity, playing complimentary football. But regardless of external perception, we have guys who care. And next year, we'll have 11 draft picks instead of the four we had this year. That's when you can do some building.'' My take: The roster is absolutely not better because no player of the skill level of Edwards or Winslow has been added. But I would have done all three... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Yankees' challenge: End Angels' spell Oct 14, 2009
And though their starters' statistics don't quite compare to the numbers they produced in 2002, that team spent its days leaning largely on a 39-year-old David Wells and a 40-year-old Roger Clemens. It was a formula that did not translate well into October. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
FBI to Review Whether Roger Clemens Lied to Congress Oct 13, 2009
The request to open an investigation into the congressional testimony of Roger Clemens has been turned over to the FBI and will receive appropriate investigative action,'' bureau spokesman said. Clemens's lawyer said the FBI review was no surprise. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Garner open to leading Astros again Oct 13, 2009
" Garner, 60, took over a struggling star-studded Astros team at the All-Star break in 2004 and led a second-half turnaround that resulted in a trip to the National League Championship Series. Led by Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte, Roy Oswalt, Lance Berkman and Craig Biggio, the Astros won their only NL pennant in '05 under "Scrap Iron" before being swept by the White Sox in the World Series. Under Garner, the Astros were eliminated in the final weekend of the 2006 season. He was dismissed with 31... (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Wakefield to undergo sugery this week Oct 13, 2009
58 ERA. He has 175 wins in a Red Sox uniform, 17 shy of tying Cy Young and Roger Clemens for the club record. Wakefield has 189 wins in the Majors. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Stout pitching snaps Yanks' ALDS hex Oct 13, 2009
The three earned runs allowed by New York starters against Minnesota was a refreshing turn from a starting staff that allowed 15 runs in the four-game loss to the Indians in 2007 -- 12 of them by Chien-Ming Wang in 5 2/3 innings, three by Roger Clemens in his final big league appearance and none by Pettitte over 6 1/3 innings of gritty work. NOT SO ANGELIC. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Pettitte channels past playoff greatness Oct 12, 2009
He broke a tie with Tom Glavine for the most playoff games and innings in history and moved into third place in strikeouts, now trailing just Smoltz and Roger Clemens. Dandy Andy. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Dodgers refuse to let Pujols beat them Oct 10, 2009
Torres memory is still clear of the Yankees surge after early failures behind Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte, the discouragement no doubt comparable to the Cardinals coming up empty with Cy Young front-runners Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright in Games 1 and 2. Video. (MSNBC -- Sports)
TALE OF THE TAPE: Braylon Edwards vs. Mariah Carey Oct 10, 2009
Brett Favre vs. Roger Clemens. Michael Phelps vs. Aquaman. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hughes a difference-maker in 'pen Oct 9, 2009
Roger Clemens had just walked off a Major League diamond for the final time, leaving a fresh-faced rookie to clean up his mess and save the Yankees' season. In the end, the 2007 American League Division Series didn't work out in the Yankees' favor, bounced by the Indians in four games. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Sabathia has opportunity to quiet critics Oct 7, 2009
Sabathia is not unlike Roger Clemens early in his career. Clemens expended so much of himself in the regular season - going deep into games, high pitch counts - that by the time October rolled around, there wasn t much left in the tank. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Molina to catch Game 2 for Yankees Oct 7, 2009
Burnett never seemed able to get Posada to call the game the way he wants it, as Mussina, Roger Clemens, and Pettitte have been able to do over the years. Girardi said he did not discuss the decision with Burnett. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Un-Retirement Oct 6, 2009
Pitcher Roger Clemens remains the reigning king of comebacks: he retired a total of three times, in 2003, 2006 and 2007. Lance Armstrong left cycling in 1996 to battle cancer but returned two years later, going on to win seven consecutive Tour de France titles. (Time.com)
Path of the Pros: John Lackey Oct 6, 2009
The first time was in 1983 when rookie Roger Clemens, playing for the Winter Haven Red Sox, told Kotchman if he left him in the game Clemens could end the contest in three pitches. And the future seven-time Cy Young award winner did just that, a testament not only to his talent, but to his competitive nature. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Congress Asks for Probe of Clemens Oct 4, 2009
The Justice Department should investigate whether pitching great Roger Clemens committed perjury when he told a congressional committee two weeks ago that he never used steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs, two prominent lawmakers wrote yesterday in a letter to Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey. This Story. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
