The Sports World

Everyday, I become more and more disgusted with the sports world, especially in the professional ranks. You have half the players in the NBA talking about where they will be playing in 2011, after they become free agents in 2010. Lebron James seems to bring it up almost everyday now. Why cant he just play and not wonder about the all mighty dollar, doesnt he have enough money so far in his very young career that he doesnt have to think of his next contract? He isnt the only guilty party. Steve Nash, Dwane Wade and others have also speculated on their future destination of employment. When I was a huge NBA fan in the 90's, I never remembered guys talking about when their contracts will end and where they will be playing in two years. After watching a few NBA games this year, it is safe to say that the quality of basketball being played now compared to 10-15 years ago, is very poor. This is all piled on top of the point shaving scandle that was so successfully swept under the rub by the NBA. What about Major League baseball? You have guys like AROD, who OPT out of their deal of more than 200 million dollars, to resign with the same team for 300 or so million, then strike out, not only on the field, but in the public eye as well, off the field. Obviously, I am refering to his antics of cheating on his wife; following a 50 year old worn out Madonna to some religious fringe group. Not to mention the Barry Bonds saga and the black eye of steroids. Finally, you have the NFL, where players like Plaxico Buress are shooting themselves in the leg, players getting suspended for breaking the substance abuse rules of the NFL. The NFL has also had major problems in officiating department this year as well. It seems every week, there is a story reported about how a ref somehow botched a call and changed the outcome of a game or the spread, which bettors care about, big time. The NFL talks about extending the season, ok, well, to me that is dumb. You have a perfect length of a season right now, if anything, it is too long. Superstar players are getting injured on a week to week basis. Plus, a longer season increases the incentive for players to use steroids or other performence enhancers. Honestly, I think the glory days of sports are offcially gone. I still love the NFL, but I could do with or without MLB and NBA. Dont even get me started on the college ranks.