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Disgraced and fired Former San Francisco Talk Show host, liberal left wing proponent, Bernie Ward, charged in December 2007 with distributing and receiving child pornography via the internet, plans to change his innocent plea Thursday according to federal court records. In breaking news tonight via San Francisco Chronicle writer Henry Lee, Ward a former Catholic [...]

Photo courtesy of TSN Archives/Icon SMI Bartolis, a friend of mine from Sporting News, suggested Bernie Williams.  Here are my findings. Image courtesy of  Icon SMI The Numbers 2076 Games 7869 At Bats .297 Batting Average 1366 Runs 2336 Hits 449 Doubles 55 Triples 287 Home Runs 1257 RBI 1069 Walks (84th All-time) 147 Stolen Bases Playoffs: 121 Games, 128 hits in 465 at bats (.275), 83 Runs, 29 Doubles, 22 HR, 80 RBI, 71 Walks, 8 Steals, 4 World Series Ring Awards 1996 ALCS MVP 4 Gold Gloves 2002 Silver Slugger 5 All-Star Game Appearances MVP Votes in 6 Seasons Top Ten Finishes Batting Average - Four Times (Batting Crown in 1998) On-Base % - Five Times Slugging % - Twice OPS - Four Times Games - Twice At-Bats - Once Runs - Three Times Hits - Three Times Doubles - Twic

From The Onion, hat tip to Peter Abraham:Citing a need for physical and spiritual cleansing after a Boston Red Sox fan entombed a David Ortiz jersey in the floor of the new facility, the New York Yankees buried former centerfielder Bernie Williams under 4,650 pounds of concrete Wednesday in the foundation of the new Yankee Stadium for good luck. According to team sources, the instant the 39-year-old Williams was completely submerged in the rapidly setting structural material, stopping his voice as his lungs and mouth filled with concrete, the sun broke through the clouds and shone on the yet-incomplete field. Yankees part-owner Hank Steinbrenner called the occurrence a sign indicating that the "Curse Of A Red Sox Fan's David Ortiz Jersey" had been reversed, and that God was once again o

The claims were made by a Sunday newspaper, which published a video apparently showing Mr Mosley giving orders in German as he lashes girls wearing mock death camp uniforms and is himself whipped until he bleeds. Max MosleyMr Mosley's father was British World War II fascist Sir Oswald MosleyBut Mr Ecclestone denied that the claims threatened Mr Mosley's position as president of the motorsport's governing body."I find it difficult to believe. It's his business but it sounds to me like a set up. Has he in anyway damaged F1? No," he told the Daily Mail.Mr Ecclestone also ruled out the possibility that Mr Mosley's actions had any Nazi overtones. "Knowing Max it might be all a bit of a joke rather than anything against Jewish people," he added.Mr Mosley is the fourth son of British World War

Or…maybe he’s been a pedophile since priesthood. We live in such a great country where alleged criminals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. What a great criminal justice system we have, indeed!  And then along comes this poor excuse of a human being Bernie Ward; a worthless parasite who fantasizes about having [...]

Sport's ringmaster on torture, democracy, hobbits, sex scandals and why he has never taken a mistress...Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone may be willing to admit that he is "very ignorant" in certain matters, but it is clear he has no intention of relinquishing his cast-iron grip over the sport for the foreseeable future.The 77-year-old has ruled the top flight for some three decades now as president and CEO of both Formula One Management and Formula One Administration, after creating the Formula One Constructors' Association (FOCA) back in 1972. Over the years he has developed a reputation as a man whom it would perilous to cross."Me? A bully? At my height?" he protested in a revealing interview with the Daily Mail. "Well, it's true that small people normally try to compensate by being

What do many wealthy and powerful so-called spiritual organizations have in common with corporations? Vested Religious Interests Cover up Like Any Other When it comes to profound cover ups and gross desertion of duty of care, groups like the Sathya Sai Organization and the Roman Catholic Church (until the latter was forced to admit liability) act just as the James Hardy company in Australia has acted. With the worst lies, evasions and the utmost lack of compassion and responsibility. But Bernie Banton, increasingly sick with asbestosis, a killer disease of which the James Hardy company had secretly known since the 1930’s, nobly fought - right up until his death two days ago - against the company’s relentless injustice. His spirit of forgiveness also showed that being magnanimous should not be confused with refusal to act in the face of evil. Bernie Banton with working class idol Jimmy Barnes, at the Rights At Work rally, Melbourne Cricket Ground, 2006 Warrior Bernie Banto

Today, Australia lost one of our greats. Bernie Banton was everything that is good about our country. When he was diagnosed with asbestos-related disease, aggressive peritoneal mesothelioma while working for Jamie Hardie Industries, rather than do nothing while James Hardie was not held accountable, he fought. Bernie started working for James Hardie in 1968 after his brother, Ted got him a job. While working at the site, Bernie was involved in the production of various asbestos products including fibro (asbestos sheeting), pipes, telecommunication pits and other products. In 1974, Bernie left his job while 137 other workers continued on. As of 2004, approximately 127 had died from asbestos exposure including his brother Ted. And now sadly Bernie is another statistic. It took many years of work often sitting opposite an aggressive and large contingent of suited James Hardie lawyers determined not to pay out one cent to the many victims that have and will continue to be diagnosed b

Bernie Ecclestone has renewed his attack on the facilities at Silverstone, the home of the British Grand Prix - but the target of his fire this time is the government and not the circuit’s owners, the British Racing Drivers’ Club. The F1 chief, who landed the Labour government with its first scandal in 2000 with a £1m donation, criticised ministers for failing to back the BRDC’s £25m plans to redevelop the Northamptonshire circuit with money of its own. Speaking at the launch of the official 2007 F1 season review DVD, he said: “Britain is supposed to be the heart of Formula One racing and our circuit is bottom of the list. With a tiny percentage of what the government are wasting on the Olympics, they could support Silverstone.” He said the fault did not lie with the BRDC: “They know exactly what they have to do. They’ve known for at least five years. It’s not for us to say where the money comes from but it’s strange because most

Brian's initial column takes on Milwaukee's ban of Bernie Brewer. If you ask people outside of Wisconsin (and perhaps many Wisconsinites) for an association for Milwaukee, perhaps the most common answer would be beer. After all, Milwaukee is home to many breweries, most famously Miller. That is unless you are a fan of Schlitz, which proclaimed itself, “The beer that made Milwaukee famous.”

Top of the rugby world's news agenda today was John O'Neill's brainfart that "It doesn't matter whether it's cricket, rugby union, rugby league - we all hate England" I can only assume JO'N was into the 5th bottle of claret at an alicadoo function when this blurted out because it wasn't the brightest, neither in giving the Poms psyche up material for the QF's nor for making his job as CEO of the... ....follow link for more

Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore have “made a recommended offer” for Queen’s Park Rangers football club, the west London outfit confirmed on Saturday. The Formula 1 supremo and Renault managing director had been expected to make a joint offer this week and are now set to take control of the struggling Championship club once the deal is officially sealed. “Bernie and I were delighted to receive a recommendation from the board of QPR for our bid for the club and we look forward more…

Bernie Ecclestone is confident Formula 1 will finally soon have a race in India. The F1 supremo told ITV Sport at the Kingfisher party in Istanbul on Saturday evening that after years of speculation, a first race in the emerging market was becoming more likely. “I’ve been trying to put something together there for years,” he told Ted Kravitz. “Vijay [Kingfisher CEO, Mallya] and I have been talking for 20-odd years, so maybe this time we will get it going.” And when Ted asked what the more…

Below is a must see video clip of Senator Bernie Sanders on the true economic state of working America. Reported by David Sirota, Senator Bernie Sanders is trying to block the confirmation of White House budget director nominee Jim Nussle. A little background on Jim Nussle. The Huffington Post has more. Way to go Bernie!

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says he fervently hopes that today’s Paris hearing into the leaking of confidential Ferrari data to McLaren does not cause any disruption to the world championship battle. The FIA has summoned McLaren to appear before the World Motor Sport Council today to answer charges that it broke the sporting regulations by possessing Ferrari information. If McLaren is found guilty, the governing body could apply a number of penalties ranging from reprimands to bans. more…

Bernie Wrightson looks like a mad scientist. He wouldn’t look totally out of place in a laboratory, surrounded by jars of brains and two-headed snakes. He would holler “SCIENCE!” as lighting struck the laboratory tower, bringing life to his experiment. It’s all in the eyebrows. I had the chance to talk with him for a couple minutes after a signing event at Fantasy Comics in Tucson. (more…) Related PostsInterview: David J. SchowInterviews: Steve NilesFlash! AH AH! He’ll Save Every One of Us!Do you like Pink Raygun? You could always buy me a coffee...Share This

MATT Carroll is set to return to the Australian Rugby Union, assuming the role of deputy chief executive on July 9. Carroll, 47, returns to rugby having spent the past three years as Football Federation Australia head of operations, in which role he managed the A-League. He had previously been with the ARU for eight and a half years, during which time he was general manager of the 2003 Rugby World Cup. He was awarded an Order of Australia medal for Australia’s more…

Media critic and author Bernie Goldberg visited 'Hannity & Colmes' to complain about the media uproar over Paris Hilton and her pending release from jail. Watch the segment, aired Monday (June 25), at

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has waded into the McLaren team-order controversy by claiming that the team could face some of the most draconian penalties the sport has seen if found guilty of breaching the sporting regulations. The FIA launched an investigation into McLaren’s 1-2 finish in Monaco after team principal Ron Dennis publicly stated that he had instructed his drivers to control their pace early in more…

Bernie Ecclestone knows how to apply pressure. At the moment Mr E is rather keen for the TV viewing figures of F1 to rise and in order to achieve this without needing to invest any money in better television or promotion of the World Championship. The quickest way to achieve this is to force race promoters to hold races at times that will attract the largest number of TV viewers and with Europe still being the biggest audience for F1, the aim is to try to make sure that people in Europe do not more…

13.05.07 - By Tony Nobbs: Australian boxing lost one of it’s treasured “Old Brigade” on May 6 with the passing of former top line welterweight and trainer/promoter Bernie Hall, 19 days before his 80th birthday. Hall had been in bad health for more than a decade and over the years there were premature reports of his death. His final years were spent in a Nursing Home in Sydney. Known as a tough man to deal with both in the ring and out, the “Silver Fox” more…

  In an article for the DAILY NEWS, ANTHONY McCARRON reports the chances of Bernie Williams donning a Yankee uniform this season have dwindled to "a very, very long shot," Joe Torre said yesterday. "Only because spring training would’ve been so important for him and for us, to put things together," Torre added. Williams has not returned the two calls Torre made at the beginning of camp, so the only closure the Yankees have had is Williams’ silence. Torre doubts that his old center fielder will play for another team. "That doesn’t mean it won’t happen, but if he was going to, I think it would’ve happened already," Torre said. Torre said he plans to call Williams again, though it will be more social. "This spring was all about business," Torre said. "Any calls I make will be of a personal nature. I don’t want to lose that." I feel sorry for Bernie, He’s  been a great Yankee. There&rsqu

The Bobcats present Coach Bernie Bickerstaff will not return as coach next season but will continue as a full-time GM. Bernie did an okay job but I'm sure coaching an expansion team stressed him out. The team should be more active in the trade and free agent market now that he can devote twice as much time to his GM duties. MJ had this to say, "I don't see him distancing himself away," Jordan said. "I feel he's been an important part to getting this franchise to where it is now. It will give me the most pleasure to continue that process until we get to where we have to go." This quote came from the Associated Press. I wish Bernie luck and have confidence in him that he will build a successful franchise around Okafor and others.Also, tonight the NCAA tournament kicks off with Niagara playing Florida A&M at 7:30 Eastern time on ESPN. These two teams have almost identical records so it should be a dog fight, but since I live in Floridia I am routing for Florida A&M!

According to a published report in the New York Times, Bernie Williams has rejected the Yankee’s proposal of a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Williams has been a member of the Evil Empire since 1991 but became expendable with the addition of Bobby Abreu and the stellar play from rookie Melky Cabrera last season. The Spanks plan to carry 12 pitchers, use a platoon at first base and have the Giambino be the designated hitter. Given the fact that Joe Torre loves Bernie, things could change. But without a guaranteed spot on the team, Williams has stated that he’d rather stay home and be with his children and work on his music. For those who havent heard Williams music, he’s a very talented jazz musician. This is what Bernie had to say: “I think if they wanted me they would have signed me already. The option to go to spring training and see what happened — I don’t think at this moment it is something I want to consider.”

Mariano Rivera: He's pissed according to CNNsi's John Heyman. Mariano is not happy at how the Yankees have handled the Bernie Williams situation. Responding to a question about whether he's surprised that Williams didn't receive a guaranteed deal from the Yankees, Rivera responded, "Surprised? Yes ... I think Bernie shouldn't be treated that way. But who am I to say?'' … ""Bernie should be here with his bat,'' Rivera said, emphatically"He had a great year last year, and he helped us a lot. I guess that's the business side of baseball.'' (CNNsi.com) Wow. He said a whole lot right there. The mentality of the Yankees is changing, and it sure isn't based on sentimentalism. The team is looking to turn over a new leaf, and Bernie obviously is not in the plan. Cashman wants to get the team to get younger, and that's ruffling a few feather in Yankee-land. For all you Yankee fans, what do you think? Matsuzaka Upror: Ian of the Red Sox blog, Random Thoug

Expect a review of the San Diego Padres today at some point, and a few more African-American player profiles. More news from around baseball… Jeter's Turn to Speak: Maintaining they have a fine relationship on the field and in the clubhouse, Derek Jeter resolutely refused to discuss the deterioration of his friendship with Alex Rodriguez away from the ballpark. One day after A-Rod finally acknowledged the pair no longer are best friends, Jeter sat in the same first-base dugout at Legends Field and was asked to respond. Jeter said: "I don't have a rift with Alex," the captain said Tuesday. "We go out there. We work together. This is our fourth year to be playing together. It's annoying to hear about it all the time. Everyone assumes they know what our relationship is. Everyone assumes -- they see us on the field, if one person gives another one a look, it's a story. If we're at opposite ends of the bench, people say it's a story." Who cares - just play ball! This