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The Top Five for 12/20

The top five sports stories of the day:

5. T.O. says he was joking about Jessica Simpson. In today’s Dallas Morning News, Terrell Owens claims he was joking when he said Tony Romo’s girlfriend, Jessica Simpson, has been a distraction for the Cowboys’ quarterback. In an interview earlier this week, Owens had said that “Jessica Simpson is not a fan favorite — in this locker room or in Texas Stadium.” Owens has since backpedaled, saying, “I tried to get [Romo] to call [Simpson] so I can explain to her that she doesn’t really know me and that I can be funny.”

Report from Fox Sports | MVN Cowboys | Video of Simpson at Cowboys Game

4. Two OSU cornerbacks suspended for national championship. According to reports, Ohio State starting cornerback Donald Washington and backup Eugene Clifford have been suspended for violating team rules, and will not play in the national championship game against LSU. This season, Washington had 34 tackles, along with a sack, an interception, and a fumble recovery–he will likely be replaced in the starting lineup by redshirt freshman Chimdi Chekwa.

AP Report | MVN Ohio State | MVN LSU | MVN’s Football University

NCAA Coverage at MVN

3. Schilling: If Clemens can’t clear name, he needs to return Cy Young awards. In a post on his blog, 38pitches.com, Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling stated that Roger Clemens must refute and clear the steroid allegations against him; otherwise, the Rocket’s “4 Cy Youngs should go to the rightful winners and the numbers should go away.” Despite the tough words for Clemens, Schilling spoke positively of those who have apologized for their steroid usage. “The world is full of good to great people that have made mistakes of this magnitude or worse,” he wrote.

Report from ESPN | MVN Red Sox | MLB Coverage at MVN

Article from Schilling’s Blog on Mitchell Report

2. Detroit knocks off Boston in matchup of the East’s elite. Last night, Detroit handed the Boston Celtics their first home loss of the season, as the Pistons topped the Celtics 87-85. Chauncey Billups sealed the deal for Detroit, as he sunk two free throws with a tenth of a second remaining in the game to give Detroit the two-point victory. Said Mick Miller, MVN’s Pistons writer, “This was a possible preview to an outstanding playoff series should the two teams meet again in the postseason.”

Recap at MVN Pistons | Recap at MVN Celtics

1. Parcells named Dolphins VP of football operations. Today, Bill Parcels signed a four-year contract with the Miami Dolphins to become the team’s vice president of football operations, after turning down a very similar role with the Atlanta Falcons yesterday. Said Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga of Parcells, “He has a proven track record of success everywhere he has been in the National Football League…and his football acumen will help put the Miami Dolphins franchise back among the elite of the NFL.”

Parcells will be formally introduced on December 27–meanwhile, the 1-13 Dolphins will face the 14-0 New England Patriots this Sunday.

AP Report | MVN Dolphins

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