Clemens had concluded his storied career in undistinguished fashion

Clemens' 10-week trial was the culmination of a saga that began in December 2007, when the Mitchell Report accused Clemens of using steroids and human growth hormone.

Clemens had concluded his storied career in undistinguished fashion two months before the Mitchell Report was released. After signing a $28 million contract to come out of retirement, the seven-time Cy Young Award winner went 6-6 with a 4.18 ERA for the Yankees, then gave up three runs in 2? innings in his only playoff start.

The path to Clemens' return, Smithsaid, was laid by conversations the pitcher had with Skeeters manager Gary Gaetti, the former major league third baseman who served as the Astros hitting coach from 2004-2006. Clemens pitched for the Astros during those years.

Cameras are mounted on the bows of sailboats

Cameras are mounted on the bows of sailboats, so we get close-ups along with shots from helicopters and motor boats. We even get great graphics that show wind direction and sailing tactics.

Those small-boat sailors, in the Lasers and 49ers, must have incredible stomach and leg muscles. How they hike out, rear-ends skimming the sea, arching as far as they can get on trapezes. I watched the 49er boats race Monday, two men per boat, and they were as synchronized as swimmers in the pool, in unison as they tacked or came about.

After watching the United States vs. Canada semifinal game in soccer Monday, a 4-3 U.S. win, I have to agree with this tweet: