I just don’t understand where the world of sports is headed.

First there was the Mike Tyson ear incident. Then there was the Tyson post-fight incident that left all of our jaws dropped.

I turned on ESPN yesterday to hopefully catch a glimpse of some good ‘ol fashion sporting news — something that pertained to the actual playing of the games.

What did I find? Will Cordero is accused of beating his wives, Reggie Miller’s house was intentionally burned down, Dennis Scott preached to kids about his contract with the Magic and worst of all, the Cubs lost again.

I’ll start with Mr. Cordero.

Why is this man playing baseball? Why does he not have to truly face the music?

Is it getting through to anyone that he has a documented history of alleged assaults?

Cordero said in an ESPN interview that he would go through counseling, even though he insists he doesn’t need it, for the good of his family.

In the interview, his wife, who charged him with assault, sat next to Cordero.

Hello, woman, that is the man you said punched you! Why are you still there?

Cordero should not get counseling for the sake of his family. His family does not have a problem. Cordero has the problem.

Now before anyone goes off the handle about how he is innocent until proven guilty, let’s look at this from a realistic point of view. More than one person has reported on his abusive lifestyle. Is this a trend? Do trends mean anything in this world?I think so.

Does a cheater ever really quit cheating? Does a liar ever really quit lying? Should one be naive to a person’s past, or should one learn from their past and look for future warning signs?

I can’t stand people or organizations who live under a blanket of blindness to the characters they associate themselves with. Mrs. Cordero, please realize who you are with and quit being so naive before you get hurt again.

Then there is the Miller house fire. What kind of scumbag lights a person’s house on fire? Where are these people coming from?

Although Miller does not himself contribute to the current trend of athletes who are dampening their sport, his story is all too saddening.

On the other hand, Dennis Scott is a disgrace to himself, the NBA and the Orlando Magic.

For those who are unaware of Scott’s actions, Scott had an on-camera tirade at a basketball camp in front of many children about his future, work habits and the fact that he isn’t afraid.

Afraid of what, you might ask? Who knows? The whole thing was so weird.

Scott ranted and raved about how he wanted so much money from the Magic or he wouldn’t come back. He told the world that if they were afraid to say so, but he wasn’t afraid. Then he rambled on about many confusing issues.

The children stared at this man who was supposed to be a star, lecturing them with material which had not the slightest thing to do with them.

The camp was cancelled and the children’s money was returned.

This case is still open.

As for the Cubs, well, they’re still losing.

So, for a change, I switched the channel to CNN for a look at Mars. Instead, I learned a fashion designer’s head was blown off.

Maybe I’ll just stick with ESPN. What a great world we live in. Depressing.

Depressing.

Depressing.

I hope I can leave soon.

We’ll talk later.

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Chad Calek is a junior in journalism and mass communication from Persia.