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Manny Pacquaio Refuses Drug Testing

(Sources: ESPN , CNN)

The challenge has been accepted, the arena set, so what is posing a threat to the impending most anticipated showdown between two of boxing's greats? A simple drug test.

Breaking news coming from the Mayweather camp is that Manny strongly opposes the "Olympic-style" drug testing being requested by the Mayweather which involves drawing of blood to determine the presence steroids or other performance enhancement drugs before the fight. The reason Pacquiao is refusing to being subjected to a random blood test 30 days prior to the bout as mandated by the US Anti-Doping Agency.

Superstition of testing so close to the fight.

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Reggie Bush Essence Controversy

 

(Sources: Black Voices on Sports ,BET)

Reggie Bush is in the news yet AGAIN! As if the New Orleans Saints running back's legal woes regarding the USC booster allegations weren't enough now the pot is being stirred over his February cover for Essence Magazine. Essence, a fashion and lifestyle magazine for young women (predominately young Black women) has been receiving quite the flack for asking Bush to grace the cover of its upcoming issue. The issue entitled "Black Men, Love & Relationships" has many up in arms over a cover model who infamously dates and was even engaged to the equally notorious non Black reality TV star/socialite, Kim Kardashian (Kardashian is Armenian.)

COLD AS ICE:VIKINGS VS BEARS

Railing from 2 consecutive losses, Brett Favre and his legion of purple and gold warriors are beginning to feel the cold. While they rest comfortably at 11-3, their foothold on a no. 2 seed in the NFC is slipping away. Not that Favre's fondness for throwing interceptions is the sole factor in this dip to mediocrity, other Vikings have had a hand in the teams recent demise. Yet, history speaks for itself and since 2005, Favre has notably dipped in accuracy and performance when the temperature drops and as the season neared the playoffs. Although struggling with Jay Cutler at the helm, the Chicago Bears have one chance to oust their NFC North rival and that is to pressure an already shaky 'Old Armslinger' into pass happy inferiority. Will the Bears manage to put the Vikings on ice or will the Vikings thaw out from a chilling losing streak?

Pacquiao-Mayweather Not Over Yet

(Sources: ESPN )

Just when sensational reports were released doubting the likelihood of the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight of the century will happen, breaking news speculates there is still hope. Pacquiao-Mayweather is NOT over yet folks or so it would seem. Rumors have been swirling that Pacquiao was refusing Olympic style drug testing due to his superstition involving drug testing up to 30 days before a match (See Manny Pacquiao Refuses Drug Testing). Various sources in the boxing world including Floyd Mayweather Sr. have openly accused Manny of partaking in the use of steroids/PEDS due to his historic climb to become one of the only champions to win across multiple classes. 

ANTM Nik Pace Sues Braylon Edwards For Child Support

(Sources: The Huffington Post , NY Post)

Heard one deadbeat dad story you've heard them. Nik Pace of America's Next Top Model fame doesn't think so. Her story is so profound that she is taking it to America's justice system in the name of a lawsuit for child support to the tune of $70,000 per month. Just who is the lucky defendant, New York Jets WR and new father, Braylon Edwards.

The newswire has been a buzz this year with Edwards deteriorating career as a Cleveland Brown, his notorious sucker punch to a certain Cleveland promoter and friend to another famous Cleveland resident (See Braylon Edwards Punches Lebron's Friend ), name changed to James to protect the innocent and last but not least, a whirlwind trade to the New York Jets. Now it seems Edwards has "dropped the ball" again by knocking up Pace who although he has known for a few years, never dated seriously.

BIZNESS OF SPORTS:GATORADE DROPS TIGER FOCUS

(Sources: ABC News, Telegraph)

And so the domino effect begins -- Tiger losing endorsements. Or so the media would have one believe. Captions reading Gatorade has dropped Tiger or ended their partnership have run rampant all day. The thing is, there is a big difference from losing an endorsement and having a product line dropped. Gatorade has no more released Tiger from his multi-million dollar contract than publishing house,Vantage Press has released the "World's Thinnest Book" entitled "Cheating For Dummies with Tiger Woods."