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Bob Hille's starting 5

Sporting News, The, August 19, 2005

1 Rafael Palmeiro. I can't decide whether he's innocent, stupid or arrogant. If it's all three, then he could end up running baseball.

2 August. It's when baseball teams hit the wall, face hard times, really struggle. That's why it's "the dog days" ... everywhere but Kansas City, where it's "the past 10 seasons."

3 NHL bee agents. My local team says it's "only interested in putting an improved product on the ice." Great, the Flyers get Forsberg and I'm rooting for Mrs. Paul's Fish Sticks.

4 NFL exhibitions. Honestly? They don't get anybody ready for the season with the exception of the Browns, whose games in December will be meaningless, too.

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5 Shoe biz. Adidas and Reebok have created a company that grossed $11.1 billion last year. Ordinarily, to make that kind of money, you charge by the gallon.

Bob Hille's starting 5

Sporting News, The, August 19, 2005

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