Is it really possible that the first week in the new year is already over? I can’t believe how fast time goes by.  Thankfully my year has starter out right… and I’m quite pleased.

Top 7 Most Random Suspensions by NBA Commissioner David Stern – Hope Laws, Babes Dig Balls. Shameless self promotion here (I also write for this site, so be sure to check out my posts!) but it’s still a good article. Everyone knows I love David Stern – correction, I want to be him – but that doesn’t mean he’s perfect. Here’s a remind of that.

Pennsylvania Sues The NCAA Over Penn State – And It Could Win – Tom Van Riper, Forbes SportsMoney.  I know, I know. We’re all sick of talking about it. But I TOLD my boyfriend that the NCAA had no business imposing those sanctions (oops – did I just upset some people?) and he didn’t believe me. SEE?! They are now being sued for their nonsense.

Should we bother about doping in sport? – Glen Mitchell, The Roar.  A very well-thought out article on doping in sport. Considering how many athletes take performance enhancing drugs and how upset fans get when they find our their favourite athlete uses and how thin the line is between everyday drugs (painkillers) and performance enhancers… should we really care? Glen Mitchell says yes. And I agree.

Rising Stars In #Sportsbiz In 2013 – Trevor Turnbull, Sports Networker.  I am mainly posting this because I am not on this list!  Of course, I’m not actually in the sports business. But I will be one day.  These are my new role models.

Does Webber Have One Last Effort in Him? – Adam Jones, Bigpond Sport. I say no. I think it’s all about Daniel Riccardo – he’s Australia’s next hope.  And I love Sebastian. That’s no secret. Sorry Mark.

Ah, yes.  The new year has officially begun. I love it. What were your favourite stories this week? And how’s your new year going?