SportsFilter: Apoch's blog

The Strange Saga of David Frost

apoch — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:13:59 -0400

A look at the story of David Frost, former coach and agent and current defendent.

Landis sues in Federal Court

apoch — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:58:30 -0400

"Suspended cyclist Floyd Landis has taken the unusual step of challenging the decision to uphold his positive doping test, stepping outside the anti-doping adjudication system to try to prove in U.S. federal court that his case was not fairly heard by a sports arbitration panel."

Notes from a Day with NBA Referees

apoch — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:59:04 -0400

Henry Abbot of True Hoop spends a day watching film with NBA Referees and blogs about the points that struck him as most interesting.

Alberto Contador Wins the Vuelta

apoch — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:39:45 -0400

In doing so he becomes the youngest rider (and fifth ever) to win all three Grand Tours.

NFL Survival Football Contest

apoch — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:45:41 -0400

Outwit, Outpick, Outlast

CFL Pick 'Em - Week 10

apoch — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:30:02 -0400

Make your picks inside.

The Science of Doping

apoch — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:55:58 -0400

"The processes used to charge athletes with cheating are often based on flawed statistics and flawed logic." By Donald A Berry, published in Nature.

Reflections on a break-through Tour

apoch — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:14:34 -0400

John Wilcockson of VeloNews reflects on the success of the clean teams in this years Tour de France and shifts in cycling culture that have occured since the Festina Scandal in 1998.

New front page categories

apoch — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:59:06 -0400

are there any plans to add any? Cycling would be nice, and there is at least one request for Rugby.

On the Champs-Elysees history will be made.

apoch — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:41:37 -0400

While the cameras and the peloton follow Carlos Sastre on his victorious ride into Paris, Wim Vansevenant rides into the history books.

Landis Loses

apoch — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:24:51 -0400

TAS-CAS rejects Floyd Landis' final appeal. See the TAS-CAS website for full reward.

The Gym Teacher Who Once Ruled An Empire

apoch — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:01:38 -0400

The story of Joe Molloy who went from Managing General Partner of the Yankees to gym teacher in Tampa, Florida.

The Best Homerun Story Ever

apoch — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:27:47 -0400

2007 NFL Playoff Pick 'Em

apoch — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:18:33 -0500

Final Results

2007 NFL Playoff Pick 'Em

apoch — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:10:45 -0500

Superbowl Edition