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The third baseman shortstop says he plan toss file a federal appeal against his 162-game suspension as early as today and an arbitrator upheld most of major league baseballs suspension of the star from that earlier season here, the break will cost the slugger $25 million. but a-rod is adamant hes being targeted by the league. just this morning, his attorney joe tacopina suggested that the leagues actions are mired in dirty tactics. >> the actions taken by major league baseball against alex rodri...

It is now eight minutes till the top of the hour. yankees third baseman alex rodriguez taking his season long suspension over per tpofrpbs enhancing drugs to federal court. his ban was reduced on saturday by an arbitrator from 211 games to 162 plus all playoff games next season. experts say the odds are against a-rod getting a reversal. that brings us to our look whos talking. this morning it is anthony bosh talking to 60 minutes saying he injected the yankee slugger, admitting a-rod would take ...

That direction and dont see a reason why we wont. >> at least four people have been hospitalized for symptoms related to the spill. the poison control center said they fielded more than 800 calls. a live look at jerusalem where the body of former israeli prime minister ariel sharon lies in state. the public is lining up to pay respects. sharon died saturday at the age of 85. a state planned memorial is set for tomorrow. sharon, one of israels most controversial figures, has been in a coma for ...

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Theyll probably try to get out of if. i dont think theres much legal room with the collective bargaining. >> what about his legacy? you mentioned him as one of the best third baseman ever. now what? what does this do to his legacy? >> i dont think it changes it based on this decision. i think his legacy has been tarnished, if you will. its interesting because of what happened a few days ago at the hall of fame. roger clemens, barry bonds didnt get in. doesnt look like theyre get enough votes any...

Baseball this season. hours ago an arbitrator reduced the suspension of alex rodriguez to 162 games. major league baseball banished the yankees third baseman to 211 games. joining me on the phone, dan levy, the national league writer for the bleacher report. okay. so, dan, i guess, is this much of a surprise, in your view? that the arbitration panel would reduce what managelb had given n terms of suspension? >> no. this is about exactly as everyone expected. because the original suspension would...

♪ "thursday night football" showcased two teams going in very different directions. drew brees and the red hot saints taking on the struggling atlanta falcons. >> would you like more? andy scholes has the highlights of this mornings bleacher report. >> good morning. before this season, it was the falcons not the saints that were super bowl favorites. but it certainly hasnt worked out that way. second quarter last night, jimmy graham hauls in a 44-yard touchdown from drew brees and he celebra...

They did enough to beat the fall cons. a-rods grievance hearing wrapped up yesterday. this comes just a day after the yankees third baseman angry storm out the hearing and decided not to testify in his own defense. a-rods lawyers are already vowing to challenge the ruling in federal court if it doesnt go their way. turning on bleacher report, it happened again. for the second straight day, a fan hit a half-court shot winning $20,000. and hes the fifth fan to knock down the shot this year. and ...

Rain. boston looking at a temperature of 61 degrees. 7:00 central. i keep saying earlier, do we go with burman here? do we want them to win? >> its right here. >> they can look you in the eyes. >> you dont know why its a question either. >> of course, are you on my side. theyre on those sides. there are no sides, there is only controversy. why this years world series? its good. two power houses playing well. games ending with shocking endings that spark controversy. a witness last night. a kicko...

It does not have to be intent. because he was laying on his stomach, was brooks is trying to get up off the ground, he obstructed alan craig from going from third base to home plate, therefore they have to call it obstruction and give the base runner the base. >> thats great clarification. he was like, where was he going to go? he fell. >> but people are saying it did la look like he moved his legs upwards, trying to trip him. >> here we go. >> the ball gets by the third baseman and youd think t...