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Happy 2007! I wish you health, wealth and happiness – with the time to enjoy it. The following are my wishes for some in the sports world for the next year. David Stern – A dose of humility. Boise State University Football – A playoff system. Phil Jackson – See David Stern. Bill Parcells – A smile on his face. Terrell Owens – A controversy-free year – which might put a smile on Parcell's face! Anaheim Ducks – Health. NHL – More fan interest around the United States. Oscar De La Hoya – A convincing win over Floyd Mayweather Jr. to silence all his critics. Floyd Mayweather Jr. – See David Stern and Phil Jackson. Alex Rodriguez – Peace of mind for baseball's best player. New York Yankees – A continuation of their World Series-winning drought.  The MGM Grand in Las Vegas will play host to the May 5 boxing match between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Los Angeles Lakers – Health and for their coach to show up for every game. Kobe Bryant – Recognition for being the great team player that he is. Allen Iverson – A new start as fresh as the Denver snow for the game's most underappreciated superstar. Carmelo Anthony – Patience and flexibility. George Karl – See Carmelo Anthony. NFL – Better play. Jim Mora Jr. and Sr. – A copy of "Think Before You Speak" by Randy Moss. Dennis Green – A happy retirement. Then again, getting away from the Bidwill family has to make you happy. The Bidwill family – A clue. Arizona Cardinal fans – Freedom from bow tie Bill and his wacky clan of bumblers. Steve Mariucci – The sense to stay away from the Bidwills. Pete Carroll – See Steve Mariucci. Bret Favre – One more shot at a Super Bowl. Floyd Landis – The truth about France. The NBA – Less David Stern and more leather balls. Scott Boras – Recognition as the best agent currently practicing. Shaquille O'Neal – Health and good physical shape for the rest of his career. Dwayne Wade – For Shaq to have health and good physical shape for the rest of his career. Pat Riley – Peace of mind and for Shaq – well, you know. Nick Saban – Just one day when the truth comes out of his mouth. LeBron James – Help. Tom Coughlin – See Bill Parcells. Tiki Barber – A fulfilling – and lasting – retirement. Mark Cuban – A return to the old days, when he was the NBA's best ambassador. And less of David Stern. Vince Young – Cards for his critics with the inscription "I told you so." Norm Chow – A head coaching opportunity. Peyton Manning – A Super Bowl. Eli Manning – See the Bidwill family. Marty Schottenheimer – See Peyton Manning. Kurt Angle – Health and happiness with TNA Wrestling. Britney Spears – An underwear-only gift certificate to Victoria's Secret. Lisa Leslie – A healthy child and a league to come back to next season. Matt Millen – See the Bidwill family and Eli Manning. Barry Zito – Public patience with him and his new team. Barry Bonds – Proper recognition for his accomplishments, and the realization that he was a Hall of Famer before any questions about steroids were ever raised. Rosie O'Donnell – A lip-zipper. Donald Trump – More Rosie-bashing. Joe McDonnell is an award-winning radio talk show host and investigative reporter.
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