Has Winning Solved Everything For Tiger Woods?

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First Take's Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless discuss whether they like, love or hate Nike's latest Tiger Woods ad.

Veteran GOP Rep. Blasted for 'Wetbacks' Comments

"Alaska Rep. Don Young, who's been in Congress for most of his 79 years on earth,* said something that a younger man never would. Young grew up in a Steinbeckian California, and he remembered it (in a friendly radio interview) this way.

My father had a ranch; we used to have 50-60 wetbacks to pick tomatoes. It takes two people to pick the same tomatoes now. It's all done by machine."*

Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) is under fire for using the term "wetbacks" to describe Latino workers, He says he didn't mean it in a "bad" way, but is there really a good way? Is he guilty of ignorance, or more? Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola (Host, TYT University), and Brian Unger (Actor, writer- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) discuss.

*Read more from Slate:
http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/201...

Zealots Actually Crucify Selves For Easter

"Catholic zealots in the Philippines nailed each other to crosses and self-flagellated to mark Good Friday. Tourists and locals alike were captivated by the bloody display, which seeks to emulate the suffering of Jesus Christ.

The act of mock-crucifixion has been practiced for decades in the Philippines, despite strong condemnations by the Catholic Church. The morbid celebrations take place in the city of San Fernando, 67 kilometers north of Manila, where the so-called 'passion play' is enacted every year."

To mark Good Friday, some Catholic fundamentalists in the Philippines literally crucified themselves-- by driving nails through their hands and feet. Is this a way to commemorate religion? Or an insane take on it? Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian, and Dave Rubin (Rubin Report) discuss.

*Read more from Russia Today:
http://rt.com/news/self-crucifixion-f...

Punched In The Face = Fox News FAIL

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Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III said he won't file criminal charges after reviewing unedited video showing events that led to a Fox News contributor being punched during December's right-to-work demonstrations. Steven Crowder filed a police report following the Dec. 11 incident at the Capitol, which Michigan State Police had referred to Dunnings' office for review. The fight occurred amid generally peaceful demonstrations involving more than 10,000 people who had gathered in Lansing that day as lawmakers voted on a package of bills that ban requiring union dues as a condition of employment. Dunnings said today the first video his office reviewed had been edited. After reviewing an unedited clip, he decided to not pursue the case...".* The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks down the story of Fox News hiding the full tape.

*Read more here from Kristen M Daum / LSJ.com: http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/ar...

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Daily Caller Busted For Menendez Lies

A top Dominican law enforcement official said Friday that a local lawyer has reported being paid by someone claiming to work for the conservative Web site the Daily Caller to find prostitutes who would lie and say they had sex for money with Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.). The lawyer told Dominican investigators that a foreign man, who identified himself as "Carlos," had offered him $5,000 to find and pay women in the Caribbean nation willing to make the claims about Menendez, according to Jose Antonio Polanco, district attorney for the La Romana region, where the investigation is being conducted...".* The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks down the story and shares his thoughts on Daily Caller founder Tucker Carlson.

*Read more here from Carol D. Leonnig and Luz Lazo / The Washington Post: http://articles.washingtonpost.com/20...

Pole-Polishing Pastor Tricks Teen into Sex

"A disgraced Indiana megachurch leader who seduced his teenage parishioner evidently told her Jesus wanted them to have sex.

As part of the government's sentencing memorandum, federal prosecutors this week released incriminating letters between Jack Schaap, the former pastor of First Baptist Church of Hammond, Ind., and his teen victim."*

Jack Schaap is well known for his sermon video, which looks a lot like furious masturbation. Now, it's been uncovered that he convinced a 16-year old churchgoer that Jesus wanted them to have sex, and that he took her across state lines to have it. Who was the priority to churchgoers- the pastor, or the girl he manipulated? Cenk Uygur, ana Kasparian, and Ben Mankiewicz (Host, Turner Classic Movies) discuss.

*Read more from Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03...

Vatican Shares Building With The Largest Gay Sauna

"An apartment building in Rome currently occupied by Cardinal Ivan Dias is also home to the biggest gay sauna in Europe.

The Italian newspaper La Repubblica reported that Cardinal Ivan Dias is living just one floor above the Europa Multiclub Sauna and Gym, which contains a king Turkish bath, Finnish sauna, giant whirlpool, waterfall whirlpool and other attractions for its gay patrons. "*


*Read more from Raw Story:
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/03/11...

An Ode to 'The Girls of Fox News'

Justin Cunningham's "The Girls On Fox News Song" may not be the most important contribution to the country music songbook in recent memory, but it's a terrific explication of how Fox News built the element of its brand that's reliant on very attractive women to draw in audiences."*

Have you noticed a common denominator of the female hosts on Fox News? Well, someone did, with "The Girls On Fox News Song." Roger Ailes, PResident of Fox News, who watches with the volume off, also noticed. Cnek Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz, and John Iadarola discuss.

*Read more from Think Progress:
http://thinkprogress.org/alyssa/2013/...

Ashley Judd: I've Been Raped Twice, So...

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Ashley Judd, the 44-year-old actress and social activist, has told key advisers and political figures that she is planning to announce her candidacy for U.S. Senate here this spring.

Judd told one close ally that she plans to announce her run for the Democratic nomination for the 2014 race "around Derby" -- meaning in early May when the Kentucky Derby brings national attention to Louisville and the Bluegrass State."*

Ashley Judd is quickly becoming a contender for senator in Kentucky, and a huge threat to Mitch McConnell. She's becoming a target for Republicans and even establishment Democrats. Can she take them on? Does she have the character? Cenk Uygur explains how he knows this will be an aggressive race.

*Read more from Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03...

Is 18 Too Young to Do Porn?

Melissa King's trial-by-Internet seems to be ending. Last week the media were all over the story of the former Miss Delaware Teen USA, said to be "disgraced" by the revelation of an adult video she allegedly made in 2012, shortly after her 18th birthday. A hard-core Web site reportedly paid her $1,500.

King forfeited her title — and endured worldwide ogling, ridicule and moralizing. "[M]any wonder if the girl next door was someone else entirely behind closed doors," ABC News intoned."*

Former Miss Delaware Teen USA Melissa King lost her crown after it was discovered she was in a porn video after her 18th birthday. This spurned a question in the Washington Post- is 18 too young to do porn? Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian break it down.

*Read more from Charles Lane/ Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinion...

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"Abortion Battles" Game Caught on Video!

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Are These The Fattest of the 50 States?

"The obesity rate in the United States is, on a whole, staying steady, according to a new Gallup-Healthways report.

The report shows that the obesity rate was 26.2 percent in 2012, which is about the same as the 26.1 percent rate in 2011."*

A Gallup poll showed which of the 50 states have the most obese people. But is it accurate? What factors do the "fittest" and the "fattest" states have in common? Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian break it down.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03...

'Darth Vader' & Stormtroopers Raid a Smoke Shop

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"Imperial stormtroopers, led by Darth Vader, raided a shop in Odessa, Ukraine, on Saturday. The squad claims it was on a mission to find and destroy herbal smoking blends, prohibited in the country and allegedly sold in the store.

The "special" operation was kick-started by a command given by a man dressed as the Dark Lord of the Sith, of Star Wars fame."*

A man dressed as Darth Vader led "Storm Troopers" to raid a smoke shop. He said "Emporer Palpatine" ordered them to stop the drug dealing, which left the smoke shop owner and many others very confused. Was this an ardent attempt to stop marijuana proliferation? Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss.

*Read more from Russia Today:
http://rt.com/news/darth-vader-on-ant...

Jeb Bush Disagrees With Himself on Immigration...Again

After years of building a reputation as the "good" Republican on immigration, Jeb Bush shocked the reform community on Monday by ruling out a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, a position solidly to the right of prominent GOPers like Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL). "*

Jeb Bush was critical on Romney's rejection of a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants. But not too long later, he said he doesn't support the idea in his new book. Then, hours after book's release, he disagrees with his own stance...again? Ana Kasparian, John Iadarola (Host, TYT University) and Desi Doyen (Host, Brad Blog's Green News Report) discuss why Bush is doing this.

*Read more from Talking Points Memo: http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/20...

BSU the new CIAA Champs!!!!

BULLDOGS CAPTURE CIAA CHAMPIONSHIP WITH 85-74 VICTORY OVER LIVINGSTONE

Westmorland Named CIAA Tournament MVP

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Box ScoreCHARLOTTE, N.C. - Byron Westmorland had a huge night in leading Bowie State to the CIAA championship.

The senior forward scored a career-high 38 points including 26 points in the second half to outduel Livingstone's Mark Thomas and help Bowie State break open a tight game for an 85-74 victory over Livingstone in the CIAA finals at Time Warner Cable Arena on Saturday. The Bulldogs (16-13 overall) won their second championship, including the first under Head Coach Darrell Brooks, after entering the tournament as the No. 4 Northern Division seed. The latest title comes 10 years and one day after the Bulldogs claimed their first CIAA crown in 2003.

With the victory, the Bulldogs received the conference's automatic bid in the NCAA Division II Tournament. The Blue Bears (22-6 overall) are anticipating an at-large bid after reaching the title game as the No. 6 ranked team in the Atlantic Region. The top eight teams in the region will advance to the tournament.

Junior Carlos Smith Adds 11 Points and Seven Rebounds

“I'm so proud of my team, especially my five seniors,” Brooks said. “They've worked hard. We've had a lot of adversity this year and all through it, they stuck together and we got a great reward for it.”

However, the Blue Bears missed out on that elusive first league championship after winning their first Southern Division title and coming into the tournament as the division's top seed. The Blue Bears can blame Westmoreland, the tournament MVP, for that.

The Bulldogs' star sparked a late run which clinched the title for the Bulldogs. Down 53-51 with 14:42 left, the Bulldogs outscored the Blue Bears 34-21 with Westmoreland scoring 18 points during the spurt. The Bulldogs' finish was similar to Friday's semifinal against Winston-Salem State when they went on a late surge to reach the championship game.

The Bulldogs withstood an outstanding effort by Thomas of the Blue Bears, a talented guard who scored a career-high 34 points before fouling out late. Thomas kept the Blue Bears in the game by scoring 18 points in the second half. His layup on a drive cut the Blue Bears' deficit to 75-67. But Westmoreland completed a three-point play of his own for a 78-67 lead with 2:05 left that wrapped up the game for the Bulldogs, who outscored the Blue Bears 42-33 in the second half.

Westmorland finished the night making 13 of 19 shots which ranged from jumpers to layups in transition which resulted in three-point plays at times. He also made 10 of 15 free throws in addition to getting six rebounds and four steals.

Westmorland got support from his inside players. Junior forward Carlos Smith had 11 points and seven rebounds and senior forward Najee White contributed 10 points. Senior forward Dameatric Scott had seven rebounds and five assists. Senior guard Bryan Wilson also helped out on the boards, grabbing six to go along with eight points. The inside play complemented Westmoreland as the Bulldogs scored 46 points in the paint and 16 second-chance points.

“[The] game was kind of what we expected,” Brooks said. “It was a war. We thought it was going to be a very physical game. We thought that the team that did the best job defending and on the backboards would be the team that would probably win the game and fortunately, it was us.”

Najee White Contributes 10 Points

As a team, the Bulldogs shot 56 percent. Meanwhile, the Blue Bears shot 38 percent.

Other than Thomas, the Blue Bears struggled from the floor. Thomas was 11 of 21 from the floor and 9 of 13 from the free-throw line in addition to three steals. Darnell Turner added 11 points but he was the only other double figure scorer. Anthony Welch scored nine points on 3 of 4 three-point shooting.

The Bowie State big men impacted the contest from the start by limiting the Blue Bears to one shot and getting inside for easy baskets. A dunk by Smith off a missed layup lifted the Bulldogs to an early 15-7 lead.

Led by Thomas, the Blue Bears came back to pull within 22-19. The Blue Bears led 26-24 on his three-point play.

The Bulldogs reclaimed momentum when Wilson swished a three pointer for a 40-36 Bulldogs lead with under a minute remaining in the half. A three-pointer by Westmorland made the score 43-38 Bowie State, but Thomas answered with a three before halftime to cut the Bulldogs lead to 43-41 at the break.
Thomas scored 16 points in the first half for the Blue Bears. Westmorland scored 12 and Smith with 10 for the Bulldogs. White added eight points for the Bulldogs.

Thomas gave the Blue Bears a 46-44 lead in the second half on a three-pointer, but Bowie State reclaimed the lead at 51-46 on a free throw and layup by Westmorland.

Once again, it was Thomas who brought back the Blue Bears. His free throw and three from the deep corner put the Blue Bears back ahead 53-51. Westmoreland scored five straight points as the Bulldogs regained the lead at 56-53. A dunk by White and a layup by Westmoreland extended their lead to 65-56, giving the Bulldogs the cushion they needed to hold off the Blue Bears. When Scott scored on a tip-in, the lead reached 13 points at 75-62.

The All-CIAA Tournament team featured Westmorland and Scott of Bowie State, and Thomas, Jody Hill and Ethan Anderson of Livingstone. The other All-CIAA Tourney members are Quinton McDuffie of Chowan, Christopher Grier of Virginia State, Justin Glover of Winston-Salem State, Derrick Washington of Lincoln (Pa.), and Angelo Sharpless of Elizabeth City State. Johnson C. Smith won the Team Sportsmanship Award.

Was Sen. Menendez's Prostitute Scandal A Setup?

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Sen. Robert Menendez slammed accusations that he had paid a Dominican woman for sex and expressed hope Tuesday that those behind the claims would be exposed in the wake of the woman's notarized confession that she'd never even met the New Jersey Democrat."*

Senator Robert Menendez says he hasn't had sex with a possibly underage Dominican prostitute like the Daily Caller alleges. The conservative-leaning paper even admits on some level that their reports aren't verified, but is it too late for Menendez's career? Ana Kasparian, John Iadarola (Host, TYT University), and Desi Doyen (Host, Green News Report) discuss.

*Read more from CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/04/politic...

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Cardinal Keith O'Brien Resigns And Admits Sexual Misconduct Allegations ...

Britain's top cardinal, Keith O'Brien, has decided not to participate in the upcoming papal election following published reports that he made unwanted sexual advances toward four priests in Scotland in the 1980s.

"I do not wish media attention in Rome to be focused on me, but rather on Pope Benedict XVI and on his successor," O'Brien, who will retain the title of cardinal, said in a statement today.