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Ryan Braun's Season Ending Suspension Is A Monumental Day For The Game Of Baseball

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By Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Contributor

Major League Baseball has just announced that Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers has been suspended for the remainder of the 2013 season as a result of its investigation into Biogenesis and performance enhancing substances. In a story that has intrigued the sports industry for the past seven months, it was finally determined that Braun has violated the Basic Agreement and the Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. As his suspension begins immediately, everyone’s attention will now turn towards names such as Alex Rodriguez, Nelson Cruz, Bartolo Colon, Melky Cabrera and others who have been associated with Anthony Bosch and his now defunct anti-aging clinic in South Florida. …read more

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Harvey And Wright's Professionalism Have Only Strengthened The All Star Game Experience At Citi Field

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By Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Contributor

Major League Baseball’s 84th Midsummer Classic finally has its pitching matchup and Mets’ fans have been beaming with pride since the announcement was made just after 1:30 PM EST on Monday afternoon. At a press conference in the Caesars Club at Citi Field, National League manager Bruce Bochy announced that Matt Harvey will be the third New York Mets pitcher to start an All Star Game joining Tom Seaver (1970) and Dwight Gooden (1986 & 1988) in this exclusive club. Harvey, the National League leader in strikeouts (147) and Strikeouts per Nine Innings Pitched (10.177) spoke with great pride and reverence for the opportunity to start the All Star Game in his home ball park. …read more

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NBA All-Star Weekend Welcomes Variety Of Events (Plus Brands)

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By Darren Heitner, Contributor

Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League have an All-Star Game.  The National Football League hosts the Pro Bowl in Hawaii.  The National Basketball Association stands apart from the pack with its annual All-Star Weekend, which tipped off last night in Houston, Texas and will continue through Sunday. …read more
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