I love sports. I love the physical play, the teamwork, the individual effort, and the all around joy that playing and watching can bring. I have noticed though through the years with the increased pay for athletes and in a world where info can be shared in a split second without thought, that some people are tarnishing the teams, games, and sports we love.There are also those who shine a light on what good sportsmanship is all about.

Just this week stories of doping in cycling once again have overshadowed the Tour De France. Also news of the NFL looking into gangs signs made it as a cover story. Danica and Milka's little fight also overshadowed another drivers win at this weeks Indy Race. Everyone in basketball knows Kobe and Shaq have been feuding in what seems like forever, but what about the wives they cheat on. How many NFL players are going to whine, complain, and threaten to skip camps over there already high pay? I love these games, but some days I hate reading or listening to sporting news stories.

On the other side of the coin, many people help elevate sports with their passion and compassion with their actions. Olympian Eric Shanteau found he had testicular cancer right before making it to the Olympic team, but rather than have surgery now, he choose to fullfill his life-long dream of going to the Olympics, whether this is the right choice or not, he made it with his heart and passion. One of the more popular Youtube Videos this year was of the women's team of Central Washington softball players carrying an injured player from the opposing team around the bases after she got hurt. This shows true compassion and sportsmanship!

Well that is all for now.