Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat walks up the court after missing a shot against the Indiana Pacers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 17, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the Heat 94-75. (May 16, 2012 – Source: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images North America) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dwyane Wade lashed out in frustration during the worst playoff game of his career. His target wasn’t wearing an Indiana uniform. Wade confronted his coach as the Miami Heat melted. The star had an animated exchange with Erik Spoelstra on the sideline in the third quarter, a disturbing low point on a night when nothing went Miami’s way, and the Heat were throttled 94-75 by the Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Indiana center Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as Indiana, pushed by a crowd that stood and chanted “Beat The Heat” at every opportunity, took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game 4 is Sunday at raucous Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Before then, the Heat need to locate their missing shooting touch and figure out how to attack Indiana’s superior defense. More than anything, Wade needs to shake off a startling 5-point, 2-of-13 shooting performance he made worse by challenging Spoelstra. During a timeout, Spoelstra was talking to Wade, who didn’t like what he heard and angrily snapped at his coach. Several Miami players stepped in before the confrontation escalated. Afterward, Wade didn’t want to discuss the dispute. “I don’t even remember what you all are talking about,” he said. Spoelstra dismissed his clash with Wade as a heat-of-battle moment. “That happens,” Spoelstra said. “Anybody that has been part of a team or has been a coach or been a player, you have no idea how often things like that happen. That was during a very emotional part of the game. We were getting our butt kicked. Those exchanges happen all the time during the course of an NBA season. “There’s going to be a lot of times where guys say something, you don’t like it. You get over it and you move on. We’re all connected. Dwyane and I have been together for a long time, a long time. We’ve been through basically everything. A lot of different roles, a lot of different teams. That really is nothing. That is the least of our concern. That type of fire, shoot, that’s good. That’s the least of our concerns. Our concern is getting ready for Sunday.” James scored 22 – 16 in the first half before wearing down – and Mario Chalmers made up for Wade’s abysmal night by adding 25 for Miami, which again played without All-Star forward Chris Bosh, who is out with a strained abdominal muscle and is not expected to return for this series. “It’s obvious he wasn’t himself,” James said … [Read more...]
NBA Playoffs: Pacers slapped around Heat 94-75; Spurs run away from Clippers
Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat walks up the court after missing a shot against the Indiana Pacers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 17, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the Heat 94-75. (May 16, 2012 – Source: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images North America) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dwyane Wade lashed out in frustration during the worst playoff game of his career. His target wasn’t wearing an Indiana uniform. Wade confronted his coach as the Miami Heat melted. The star had an animated exchange with Erik Spoelstra on the sideline in the third quarter, a disturbing low point on a night when nothing went Miami’s way, and the Heat were throttled 94-75 by the Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Indiana center Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as Indiana, pushed by a crowd that stood and chanted “Beat The Heat” at every opportunity, took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game 4 is Sunday at raucous Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Before then, the Heat need to locate their missing shooting touch and figure out how to attack Indiana’s superior defense. More than anything, Wade needs to shake off a startling 5-point, 2-of-13 shooting performance he made worse by challenging Spoelstra. During a timeout, Spoelstra was talking to Wade, who didn’t like what he heard and angrily snapped at his coach. Several Miami players stepped in before the confrontation escalated. Afterward, Wade didn’t want to discuss the dispute. “I don’t even remember what you all are talking about,” he said. Spoelstra dismissed his clash with Wade as a heat-of-battle moment. “That happens,” Spoelstra said. “Anybody that has been part of a team or has been a coach or been a player, you have no idea how often things like that happen. That was during a very emotional part of the game. We were getting our butt kicked. Those exchanges happen all the time during the course of an NBA season. “There’s going to be a lot of times where guys say something, you don’t like it. You get over it and you move on. We’re all connected. Dwyane and I have been together for a long time, a long time. We’ve been through basically everything. A lot of different roles, a lot of different teams. That really is nothing. That is the least of our concern. That type of fire, shoot, that’s good. That’s the least of our concerns. Our concern is getting ready for Sunday.” James scored 22 – 16 in the first half before wearing down – and Mario Chalmers made up for Wade’s abysmal night by adding 25 for Miami, which again played without All-Star forward Chris Bosh, who is out with a strained abdominal muscle and is not expected to return for this series. “It’s obvious he wasn’t himself,” James said … [Read more...]
NHL Playoffs: LA Kings beat Phoenix, move to brink of Cup final
Dwight King #74 of the Los Angeles Kings checks Michael Stone #26 of the Phoenix Coyotes in the second period in Game Three of the Western Conference Final during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center on May 17, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (May 16, 2012 – Source: Jeff Gross/Getty Images North America) LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a team that hadn’t trailed in a game since last month, the Los Angeles Kings were awfully good at playing from behind. For a club that barely made the playoffs this spring, the Kings are on a near-unprecedented rampage through the Western Conference’s top seeds. And for a franchise that has never raised the Stanley Cup, these Kings appear quite ready to play for that singular privilege. Anze Kopitar scored the tying breakaway goal, Dwight King added the winner early in the third period, and the Kings rolled to the brink of their first Stanley Cup final in 19 years with a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes in Game 3 of the conference finals on Thursday night. Los Angeles is up 3-0 in the series and could wrap up the franchise’s second trip to the Cup final in Game 4 on Sunday. “The biggest thing is we believed in the locker room that we can do it,” said Kopitar, the third-leading scorer in the NHL postseason. “Not a lot of guys outside the locker room gave us the chance, I guess, especially (after) barely squeaking in the playoffs.” Jonathan Quick made 18 saves, and the eighth-seeded Kings improved to 11-1 in an undeniably charmed run through the NHL postseason by a franchise with 44 seasons of frustrating, Cup-free history. When Daymond Langkow beat Quick on a breakaway and celebrated Phoenix’s first lead of the series, captain Dustin Brown was curious how his Kings would respond to the first serious adversity they’ve faced in weeks. Their answer – a quick equalizer, followed by a fiery discussion in the locker room between periods – told Brown exactly what he expected. “Phoenix was a lot better tonight, but we found a way to win,” Brown said. “That’s what it takes this time of year. It’s exciting. There’s a lot of guys in here that haven’t experienced this … but the thing that’s made this work is how we’re handling all this. We’re up 3-0 again.” Although the Kings trailed for the first time in roughly 18 periods since April 28, they bounced back swiftly before largely controlling the third period. King scored his fourth goal in three games against the Coyotes, who face a deficit only three teams have overcome in NHL playoff history. King connected 1:47 into the third, beating Mike Smith high to the glove side. The massive rookie scored two goals in the series opener and added the winner in Game 2. “Everybody is answering the challenge and being better,” said King, who has outscored the Coyotes all by himself in the series. “We’re playing … [Read more...]
NHL Playoffs: LA Kings beat Phoenix, move to brink of Cup final
Dwight King #74 of the Los Angeles Kings checks Michael Stone #26 of the Phoenix Coyotes in the second period in Game Three of the Western Conference Final during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center on May 17, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (May 16, 2012 – Source: Jeff Gross/Getty Images North America) LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a team that hadn’t trailed in a game since last month, the Los Angeles Kings were awfully good at playing from behind. For a club that barely made the playoffs this spring, the Kings are on a near-unprecedented rampage through the Western Conference’s top seeds. And for a franchise that has never raised the Stanley Cup, these Kings appear quite ready to play for that singular privilege. Anze Kopitar scored the tying breakaway goal, Dwight King added the winner early in the third period, and the Kings rolled to the brink of their first Stanley Cup final in 19 years with a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes in Game 3 of the conference finals on Thursday night. Los Angeles is up 3-0 in the series and could wrap up the franchise’s second trip to the Cup final in Game 4 on Sunday. “The biggest thing is we believed in the locker room that we can do it,” said Kopitar, the third-leading scorer in the NHL postseason. “Not a lot of guys outside the locker room gave us the chance, I guess, especially (after) barely squeaking in the playoffs.” Jonathan Quick made 18 saves, and the eighth-seeded Kings improved to 11-1 in an undeniably charmed run through the NHL postseason by a franchise with 44 seasons of frustrating, Cup-free history. When Daymond Langkow beat Quick on a breakaway and celebrated Phoenix’s first lead of the series, captain Dustin Brown was curious how his Kings would respond to the first serious adversity they’ve faced in weeks. Their answer – a quick equalizer, followed by a fiery discussion in the locker room between periods – told Brown exactly what he expected. “Phoenix was a lot better tonight, but we found a way to win,” Brown said. “That’s what it takes this time of year. It’s exciting. There’s a lot of guys in here that haven’t experienced this … but the thing that’s made this work is how we’re handling all this. We’re up 3-0 again.” Although the Kings trailed for the first time in roughly 18 periods since April 28, they bounced back swiftly before largely controlling the third period. King scored his fourth goal in three games against the Coyotes, who face a deficit only three teams have overcome in NHL playoff history. King connected 1:47 into the third, beating Mike Smith high to the glove side. The massive rookie scored two goals in the series opener and added the winner in Game 2. “Everybody is answering the challenge and being better,” said King, who has outscored the Coyotes all by himself in the series. “We’re playing … [Read more...]
MLB: AL Roundup – Oakland surprises Rangers 5-4
Kurt Suzuki #8 of the Oakland Athletics hits a double drive in Josh Reddick #16 and Jonny Gomes #31 against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on May 17, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (May 16, 2012 – Source: Rick Yeatts/Getty Images North America) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kila Ka’aihue hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics bounced back from a disputed call on squeeze play that cost them the lead to beat the Texas Rangers 5-4 Thursday. Ka’aihue’s single off Mike Adams (0-2) drove in Jonny Gomes, who had three hits. Josh Reddick’s 10th homer off Alexi Ogando made it 4-all in the seventh. Ryan Cook (1-0) escaped a ninth-inning jam and has pitched 19 2-3 scoreless innings this season, most among AL relievers. Brian Fuentes recorded his third save. Oakland fell behind 4-3 in the sixth when Craig Gentry scored from third on a squeeze bunt that Brandon McCarthy thought he caught. A’s manager Bob Melvin was ejected for arguing the call. RED SOX 5, RAYS 3 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cody Ross homered and drove in four runs, Felix Doubront won his third consecutive start and Boston snapped Tampa Bay’s four-game winning streak. Ross extended the lead to 5-2 on a two-run single off reliever Wade Davis with two outs in the eighth. Doubront (4-1) allowed two runs and six hits over 5 2-3 innings. The left-hander was hit on the ear by a ball during batting practice Tuesday and cleared one day later to make his scheduled start. Alfredo Aceves, the fifth Boston reliever, got four outs for his eighth save. Matt Moore (1-4) gave up three runs and five hits in six innings. BLUE JAYS 4, YANKEES 1 TORONTO (AP) — Jose Bautista and J.P. Arencibia each hit a two-run homer, Drew Hutchison won consecutive starts for the first time and Toronto swept a two-game series from the Yankees. New York lost its third straight and fell to 0-9 this season when failing to hit at least one home run. The Yankees, who have scored 12 total runs in nine losses this month, dropped into fourth place in the AL East. Making his sixth major league start, Hutchison (3-1) allowed one run and five hits in six innings. Casey Janssen finished for his second save. Bautista hit his second homer in two nights and 10th this season. He connected off Phil Hughes (3-5), who went 5 1-3 innings and lost for the first time in three starts. TWINS 4, TIGERS 3 DETROIT (AP) — Justin Morneau hit a two-run homer in his second game back from a wrist injury, and the Twins swept the two-game series at Comerica Park. P.J. Walters (1-1) allowed four hits — including three solo homers — in 6 1-3 innings for the Twins Park. Minnesota (12-26) has won two in a row for only the second time this season. Morneau’s homer off Doug Fister (0-2) opened the scoring in the third, and Trevor Plouffe followed with a long ball. Minnesota led 4-0 before the Tigers came back with homers by Brennan Boesch, Andy Dirks and Prince Fielder. ORIOLES … [Read more...]
MLB: AL Roundup – Oakland surprises Rangers 5-4
Kurt Suzuki #8 of the Oakland Athletics hits a double drive in Josh Reddick #16 and Jonny Gomes #31 against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on May 17, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (May 16, 2012 – Source: Rick Yeatts/Getty Images North America) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kila Ka’aihue hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics bounced back from a disputed call on squeeze play that cost them the lead to beat the Texas Rangers 5-4 Thursday. Ka’aihue’s single off Mike Adams (0-2) drove in Jonny Gomes, who had three hits. Josh Reddick’s 10th homer off Alexi Ogando made it 4-all in the seventh. Ryan Cook (1-0) escaped a ninth-inning jam and has pitched 19 2-3 scoreless innings this season, most among AL relievers. Brian Fuentes recorded his third save. Oakland fell behind 4-3 in the sixth when Craig Gentry scored from third on a squeeze bunt that Brandon McCarthy thought he caught. A’s manager Bob Melvin was ejected for arguing the call. RED SOX 5, RAYS 3 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cody Ross homered and drove in four runs, Felix Doubront won his third consecutive start and Boston snapped Tampa Bay’s four-game winning streak. Ross extended the lead to 5-2 on a two-run single off reliever Wade Davis with two outs in the eighth. Doubront (4-1) allowed two runs and six hits over 5 2-3 innings. The left-hander was hit on the ear by a ball during batting practice Tuesday and cleared one day later to make his scheduled start. Alfredo Aceves, the fifth Boston reliever, got four outs for his eighth save. Matt Moore (1-4) gave up three runs and five hits in six innings. BLUE JAYS 4, YANKEES 1 TORONTO (AP) — Jose Bautista and J.P. Arencibia each hit a two-run homer, Drew Hutchison won consecutive starts for the first time and Toronto swept a two-game series from the Yankees. New York lost its third straight and fell to 0-9 this season when failing to hit at least one home run. The Yankees, who have scored 12 total runs in nine losses this month, dropped into fourth place in the AL East. Making his sixth major league start, Hutchison (3-1) allowed one run and five hits in six innings. Casey Janssen finished for his second save. Bautista hit his second homer in two nights and 10th this season. He connected off Phil Hughes (3-5), who went 5 1-3 innings and lost for the first time in three starts. TWINS 4, TIGERS 3 DETROIT (AP) — Justin Morneau hit a two-run homer in his second game back from a wrist injury, and the Twins swept the two-game series at Comerica Park. P.J. Walters (1-1) allowed four hits — including three solo homers — in 6 1-3 innings for the Twins Park. Minnesota (12-26) has won two in a row for only the second time this season. Morneau’s homer off Doug Fister (0-2) opened the scoring in the third, and Trevor Plouffe followed with a long ball. Minnesota led 4-0 before the Tigers came back with homers by Brennan Boesch, Andy Dirks and Prince Fielder. ORIOLES … [Read more...]
MLB: NL Roundup – Mets beats Reds 9-4
David Wright #5 of the New York Mets doubles in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field on May 17, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (May 16, 2012 – Source: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images North America) NEW YORK (AP) — David Wright lined his second double of the game, a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning that raised his major league-leading average to .411 and sent the New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds 9-4 Thursday. Down 4-0, the Mets began their comeback in the middle innings. Ronny Cedeno’s three-run homer capped a five-run eighth against Logan Ondrusek (3-1), a burst that began with a neatly placed bunt single by backup catcher Rob Johnson with one out. Wright was up next and, after his shot down the left-field line was inches foul, sent a one-hopper off the wall in center for a 5-4 lead. A trio of Mets relievers pitched scoreless ball, with Bobby Parnell (1-0) getting the win. PHILLIES 8, CUBS 7 CHICAGO (AP) — Roy Halladay threw eight innings for his first victory in a month and Philadelphia held off Chicago for its season-best fifth straight victory. Halladay (4-3) hadn’t won since April 16, a span of five starts, and had lost three straight decisions to match a career high. But he limited the Cubs to three runs and scattered seven hits. The two-time Cy Young Award winner has allowed three earned runs or fewer in eight of his nine starts this season. Welington Castillo stroked a three-run double in the ninth, but Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon retired got Reed Johnson on a grounder for his 11th save. Chris Volstad (0-6) endured his 19th straight start without a win. He lasted just two innings, allowing four runs, six hits and three walks. Carlos Ruiz had four hits and three RBIs for the Phillies. Jimmy Rollins scored three times and Philadelphia (20-19) moved over .500 for the first time since winning its season opener. BRAVES 7, MARLINS 0 ATLANTA (AP) — Brandon Beachy pitched a five-hitter for his first career complete game as Atlanta beat Miami. Beachy (5-1) has won five straight decisions since losing his first start. He had no walks and six strikeouts, lowering his major league-best ERA from 1.60 to 1.33. The right-hander struck out two in the ninth inning to cap Atlanta’s first shutout of the season. Freddie Freeman homered and Chipper Jones had two hits as the Braves gained a split of the two-game series. They improved to 18-5 with Jones in the starting lineup. They are 6-10 in games he did not start. Ricky Nolasco (4-2) gave up four runs and seven hits in four innings. PIRATES 5, NATIONALS 3 WASHINGTON (AP) — Andrew McCutchen homered twice and James McDonald struck out a career-high 11 while taking a no-hitter into the sixth inning to lead Pittsburgh past Washington. McDonald retired his first 13 batters — striking out nine — and was helped by two spectacular plays on defense, from Casey McGehee at first base and McCutchen in center field. … [Read more...]
Golf Recap: 2011 Nelson runner-up Palmer leads with opening 64; Players champ Kuchar two back
Ryan Palmer plays an approach shot at the ninth hole during the first round of the HP Byron Nelson Championship at TPC Four Seasons Resort on May 17, 2012 in Irving, Texas. (May 16, 2012 – Source: Darren Carroll/Getty Images North America) IRVING, Texas (AP) — Ryan Palmer has been thinking about redemption at the Byron Nelson Championship, and a chance at home to hold up that trophy. The 2011 Nelson runner-up is off to a good start. Palmer, who lives in Colleyville not far from the TPC Four Seasons, opened with a 6-under 64 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over Marc Leishman and Alex Cejka. Last year, Palmer birdied the 72nd hole to force a playoff against Keegan Bradley. Palmer then hit his approach into the greenside water to hand Bradley his first tour title. “I didn’t lose it last year by any means,” Palmer said. “But to get back in the same setting with the same people watching, here where I live, and just to have that feeling again, this time be the guy standing with the trophy, that’s been my focus.” Palmer’s bogey-free start came on a relatively calm day. With only a light breeze, 85 players were at par or better in the first round on the 7,166-yard course where Palmer and Bradley finished 72 holes last year at 3-under 277. Coming off his victory at The Players Championship last weekend, Matt Kuchar overcome an opening bogey and was in a group of seven players at 66. “Coming off momentum, a little tired,” said Kuchar, No. 5 in the world ranking. “It was a whole lot of extracurricular activities out of the norm for me, but I feel good about the round.” Kuchar’s approach shot at No. 1 went over the green. He tried to putt it up the hill, but the ball ended up rolling back to his feet, prompting someone in the gallery to say, “I could have done that.” When Kuchar tried again, he got the ball within 4 feet for his only bogey. He was under par to stay after birdies at Nos. 3 and 4. Bradley, who won the PGA Championship three months after the Nelson, was among 13 players who shot 67. His up-and-down round included four bogeys, five birdies and an eagle. The only other top 10 player this week is 10th-ranked Phil Mickelson. Back at the Nelson for the first time in five years, he had a 70 with two birdies and two bogeys. “It’s a beautiful day, it’s warm, not too hot, the greens are in great shape. They’re receptive, you can get the ball stopped,” said Mickelson, the 1996 Nelson champ. “Really good opportunity to take advantage of the course, and I just didn’t.” The forecast for Friday, and into Saturday, calls for wind steady at 15-20 mph and gusting to 30. That is similar to what happened last year, when scoring conditions quickly got tougher. “Blow wind, blow! … Picking up about 12:45 (p.m.) hopefully,” said Palmer, who plays Friday morning. “Maybe we can build on (the first round) … [Read more...]
NFL: Patriots’ Welker says contract talks have ‘gotten worse’
Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots is tackled by Aaron Ross #31 of the New York Giants in the second quarter during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (February 4, 2012 – Source: Jamie Squire/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — When New England Patriots WR Wes Welker signed his one-year, $9.5 million franchise tag Tuesday, he tweeted: “I signed my tender today. I love the game and I love my teammates! Hopefully doing the right thing gets the right results. #leapoffaith” He’s left to wonder if that leap was made into a contractual abyss since he’s basically forfeited his negotiating leverage for a long-term deal. Welker admits to the Boston Herald, “There have been talks, but nothing that’s brightened anything at all. NFL: Patriots’ Welker says contract talks have ‘gotten worse’ is a post from: PhatzRadio.com … [Read more...]
MLB: McNamee admits initially lying about steroids
WASHINGTON (AP) — During another seven grueling hours of cross-examination that frustrated all sides, Roger Clemens’ accuser explained the evidence he kept in a beer can – and why his story about it has changed. Brian McNamee was on the stand Thursday for a fourth day in the perjury trial of the seven-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher, holding firm to his testimony that he injected Clemens with steroids from 1998 to 2001 and human growth hormone in 2000. But Clemens’ longtime strength coach again conceded that his memory of some details has evolved over the years, and that he initially told some lies during the drugs-in-baseball investigation conducted by federal agents and former Sen. George Mitchell. Whether the jurors were still keeping track is another matter: They again expressed concern about the agonizingly slow pace of a trial that still has weeks to go, and the judge opined that Clemens’ lawyer was “confusing everybody.” “At this pace,” U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton said, “I’ll guess we’ll be here forever.” Clemens lawyer Rusty Hardin tried to exploit McNamee’s inconsistencies, even if it meant taking the case far afield from the principal issue of whether Clemens actually used performance-enhancing drugs. The former baseball star is accused of lying when he testified to Congress in 2008 that he never used steroids or HGH. The day’s testimony ended at a tantalizing moment. After some 19 hours on the stand, McNamee was being challenged by Hardin over the needle and other waste kept in a Miller Lite can after a steroids injection McNamee said he gave Clemens in 2001. The government is expected to show the waste contains Clemens’ DNA. McNamee indicated to Congress in 2008 that he kept the evidence primarily because he was starting to distrust Clemens, but he told the jury earlier this week he kept it because his wife had starting nagging him to do something to protect himself from being a fall guy in case he ever got caught. McNamee said Thursday he had hoped to keep his wife out of the story. His change of heart came as he and his wife are going through a contentious divorce. “Now she’s involved,” McNamee said, “she’s got to take responsibility for her action.” McNamee said the beer can came from the recycling bin in Clemens’ apartment, while conceding that he’d never seen Clemens drink a light beer. Hardin insinuated that McNamee manufactured the evidence after Clemens’ televised denials of steroids use. “All of a sudden, the person being accused is fighting back,” Hardin said, “and you have to figure out some way to save yourself.” Hardin’s aim is to portray McNamee as a serial liar, and he appeared to have some success this day. “Did you ever tell Sen. Mitchell that you injected Roger Clemens approximately four times in the rear over a two-week period … [Read more...]
