The NHL suspends Chris Simon with a record penalty and Curt Schilling calls out Roger Clemens. See what else happened!
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One of attack on an opponent. In his 15-year NHL career, Simon has been previously suspended seven times. During his time off, the league has ordered Simon to receive counseling. Simon won't be eligible to play until late February.
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Never scared to say what's on his mind, Barry Bonds and Jose Canseco.
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The hottest team in the NBA right now is undoubtedly the Portland Trailblazers, who have won nine straight games as of Thursday. Prior to that win streak, they had lost nine of their previous 10 games. As of Friday, their current streak gives them a knee injury.
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- Legendary coach Bill Parcells signs a four-year deal to coach the Miami Dolphins on Thursday. The two-time Super Bowl winner last coached the Dallas Cowboys.
- The Boston Celtics finally lost a game at home, as they fell to the Detroit Pistons 87-58 on Wednesday night. The Celtics had won their first 12 games of the season at home.
- Dontrelle Willis signed a three-year, $29 million contract extension with the Detroit Tigers. The deal comes two weeks after he was traded to the Tigers from the Florida Marlins.
- Boston Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon clinched the final out to win the 2007
World Series[/KWLINK]. His reward? Papelbon was given the game ball, which he no longer owns because it was later eaten by his dog.
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