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• Michael Strahan puts a tracking device on girlfriend’s car - SportsByBrooks
• Terrell Owens to the Niners? - Inside Bay Area
  
• Brian Bosworth busted for DUI - TMZ
• AHL player suspended for slashing official - Fox Sports
• Jim Edmonds is hosting a pole dancing party - Larry Brown Sports
• Mushin Muhammad’s house for sale on eBay - Deadspin
• KC Royals are off to a sizzlin’ 2009 start - The Sports Hernia

This week on the Smarter Sports Blog we covered:

• “I see me!!!”
• Hockey Video: A Different Kind of Hockey Brawl
• Usain Bolt Can Run Faster Than His Honda Accord
• Deuce McAllister and Bankruptcy, Owes Nissan $7 Million
• So Long: Terrell Owens to be Cut by the Dallas Cowboys

Well, probably not, but I’m sure he’s not far behind.

So if you haven’t heard of Usain Bolt, let me introduce you to the fastest man in the world, who shattered both the 100m and 200m records at the Beijing Olympics. He’s also the man who unseated his fellow Jamaican teammate Asafa Powell from the fastest man title.

Now that Powell is no longer the fastest man, he can add a new title to his name: mechanic.

Not only does Powell own a line of luxury cars, but he’s also good at turning the wrench. And even lends a helping hand to fix up Bolt’s Honda Accord.

What I’m wondering is why is this man still driving a Honda Accord and making his teammate fix it up? A man like that should have a Bentley parked on every corner for all the money he’s probably raking in.

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This week in sports blogs and news:

• OJ Simpson Beat Up by His Own Daughter- Sports by Brooks
• Bow Wow and The Game Wager 100K on a Madden 09 Contest - Deadspin
• Top 7: Plays that Needed Instant Replay - Joe Sports Fan
  
• Roger Ebert Gives Jay Mariotti a Thumbs Down on the Way He Quit - Deadspin
• Michael Phelps looks like the next Jonas Brother - The Sports Hernia
• Adam Pacman Jones reinstated at Hooters - The Big Lead

This week on the Smarter Sports Blog we covered:

•  “I give up! Lay one on me!”
• Ireland Brings Home the Gold…In Rock, Paper, Scissors
• Jericho Scott Throws Too Hard, Banned from Little League
• Thanks But No Thanks: Michael Strahan Stays Retired
• The Usain Bolt Interview You Didn’t See

We’ve all seen Usain Bolt run away from the pack in the 100 meters, easily breaking the record in 9.69 seconds.

But, did you see this interview featuring the Jamaican sprinter and his play-by-play of the race. He must have been moving pretty fast, because I didn’t see any of this happening.

And is it just me or does the other Jamaican runner look 12?

Anyways, thanks to Denny for sending this spoof video.

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• Top 7: Sports Movie Fat Kids - Joe Sports Fan
  
• Tiki Barber calls Jenna Wolfe the “C-Word” - Deadspin
• Mark Spitz says who could have take Michael Phelps - SportsByBrooks
• Michael Phelps and Stephanie Rice? - The Big Lead
• Shawn Merriman has ligament damage - Fox Sports
• Marvin Lewis’ word means nothing. Henry is back - Larry Brown Sports
• The Olympic hug heard around the world - The Sports Hernia

This week on the Smarter Sports Blog we covered:

• “I love you too Jessica…”
• Shawn Kemp is Back! But Going to Italy
• Usain Bolt Slowed Down to Make More Money Later?
• Usain Bolt Bolts to Another World Record in the 200
• Charles Barkley to Televise His Colonoscopy

Usain Bolt solidified his position as the “World’s Fastest Man” becoming the first sprinter to capture the world records in the 100 meter and 200 meter at an Olympic games since 1984.

Not since the great Carl Lewis has a sprinter dominated the two events in record form. Bolt, who was criticized by some, while in awe by others for pulling up early in his 100 meter performance, ran hard for this entire race, finishing in 19.30 seconds.

He breaks the former world record in the 200 meters formerly held by the US’ Michael Johnson at 19.32 seconds.

The endorsement money is sure to be piling in soon for Bolt. He’s most likely due a huge bonus for his performance in the 100 meters and this most likely means he’ll be getting another bonus check.

The scary part is, he’s only going to get faster.

Source: SI

If you didn’t catch the race for the fastest man on earth, then you missed one of the greatest sprints in history.

But as great and fast as it was, it could have been faster.

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt literally blew away the competition. He did it with such ease that he pulled up 20 meters early and still broke his own world record to finish the 100 meters at 9.69 seconds. Could he have done it under 9.6 if he gave his full effort? Maybe next time.

There is a theory out there that Bolt didn’t run at full speed because he can earn more money later on by beating the world record again, with incentive bonuses.

Back in May when Bolt broke the world record, his sponsor Digicell gave him a $1.8 million dollar bonus. Could there be more of these bonuses for every time he breaks the record? It sure appears that way.

No one will no until there is official confirmation, but that is where the conspiracy theory now stands.

Source: CNBC

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