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April 09, 2010
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle:
A place to discuss the sports stories that aren't making news, share links that aren't quite front-page material, and diagram plays on your hand. Remember to count to five Mississippi before commenting in anger.
Bill Belichick talks lacrosse.
Just crossed paths with his daughter on campus the other day.
posted by Demophon at 11:50 AM on April 09, 2010
American billionaire Stan Kroenke could launch a bid to take full control of Arsenal if he decides to sell his shareholding in American football franchise the St Louis Rams. Deadline for a decision is this coming Monday.
Just an FYI re another American owner in the EPL: "[T]he Arsenal Supporters Trust are also relaxed about the American upping his stake to the 50 per cent mark but maintain that a "plurality of ownership" remains the best option."
posted by billsaysthis at 12:53 PM on April 09, 2010
Spurs reward Ginobili for play down stretch with extension.
posted by BornIcon at 02:42 PM on April 09, 2010
Spurs reward Ginobili for play down stretch with extension.
3 yrs, 39 million. I'm guessing they'll regret the last year of that deal but, hey, why not take a shot as long as you have Timmy around.
posted by tron7 at 03:25 PM on April 09, 2010
The sellers of the Whizzenator finally get their due.
posted by Howard_T at 04:03 PM on April 09, 2010
Whoa, I get why they are going to jail, but I'm not sure I agree with it. However they marketed the thing, they didn't commit the acts.
posted by yerfatma at 05:13 PM on April 09, 2010
So, if they are marketed their product just to beat your random drug test and not a federal drug test, would they have been a-okay?
posted by bperk at 05:25 PM on April 09, 2010
However they marketed the thing, they didn't commit the acts.
They are specifically convicted of conspiring to defraud the US Government and the sale of drug paraphernalia. Neither charge requires that the defendant actually use drugs. My personal opinion is that if it keeps one idiot from getting high and driving an 18-wheeler, flying an aircraft, or running a train when he or she is not in full possession of his physical or mental faculties, then it is a good thing.
posted by Howard_T at 06:01 PM on April 09, 2010
Read up on the federal prosecutors involved in the Whizzinator case in your free time. It is the same office that prosecuted Tommy Chong for selling pipes and that was involved in prosecuting (using somewhat shady tactics) a Pittsburgh doctor for prescribing pain medication. Real drug warriors with a penchant for headline-grabbing stuff.
posted by holden at 06:07 PM on April 09, 2010
New development in the ongoing debate regarding athletic teams named after indigenous tribes.
posted by tahoemoj at 06:44 PM on April 09, 2010
So, if they are marketed their product just to beat your random drug test and not a federal drug test, would they have been a-okay?
Are you asking me or is that a rhetorical question? I'm not well-versed on law or anything, it just seems to me any number of products are advertised for their ability to do things that can be illegal. If a gun company advertises its product's stopping power and I use the gun to kill someone, are they liable? I know that's not exactly the same and I realize most bong manufacturers make a big deal out of "Tobacco use only", but no one's falling for that. If this product didn't exist, would their customers have not tried to cheat on a drug test?
In the abstract, I'm all for Howard's sentiment. In practice it feels like a scary slope.
posted by yerfatma at 06:54 PM on April 09, 2010
Bill Belichick talks lacrosse.