The Links: LeBron Fails, Now Looks For New Home

Christina Aguilera from a GQ shoot..... The Royals fire another manager..... Tom Brady's old lady makes more money than him..... I'm glad this Brian Cushing story is over..... The only baseball team more embarrassing than the Giants is the Mets...... Tony Allen making posters out of people..... Here's one Dallas Cowboy I can cheer for..... ACC Championship game to be broadcast in 3-D..... Some guy named Matt Latos dominates the Giants, I will cry now...... Brian Westbrook to Denver?

Bidding war set to begin on massive failure LeBron James (Sports Pickle)

LeBron trades one drama for another (Yahoo Sports)

11 reasons why the Cavs quit in game six (Five Tool Tool)

Still waiting for a championship in Cleveland (Waiting for Next Year)

LeBron, Cavs not ready to win (Washington Post)

LeBron to Chicago? (TrueHoop)

Arnold Palmer is finally making money off of the drinks named after him (CNBC)

Man saves beached whale while golfing (Deadspin)

Ever wonder what it's like to play basketball with one eye? Phoenix Suns players try their best (The Bright Side of the Sun)



Eric Byrnes played in his first softball game on Wednesday (SB Nation)

The Links

Kristin Bell to start the morning..... A terrible Patriots Day for the Red Sox...... The Sweating Man is returning to Duke..... Lance Berkman may be returning to the Astros soon...... Fred Hill is no longer the Rutgers basketball coach..... Christina Hendricks makes me swoon...... Can we stop celebrifying mistresses?...... Sharon Osbourne will recycle her breast implants...... Dana White is taking a lot of pleasure from the Strikeforce debacle Saturday night

There are some idiots writing for the Denver Post and they're not named Woody Paige (Fear The Fin)

Who will start in place of Kevin Garnett during game 2 for the Celtics? (Celtics Blog)

Joakim Noah doesn't know when to keep his mouth shut (Fanhouse)

If a sex scandal can't draw in younger viewers to The Masters, what can? (Sports Business Journal)

Cause for concern for the Cavs? (News-Herald)

The Jazz aren't going away despite the circumstances (Salt Lake City Tribune)

Ryan Miller is the only one pulling his weight for the Sabres (Buffalo News)

It's time for Notre Dame to join the Big Ten (Columbus Dispatch)

Is Toby Gerhart being overlooked in the draft because he's white? (Yahoo Sports)

Now this is a tailgate party (The 700 Level)



LeBron James made a poster out of James Johnson last night (Outside the Boxscore)

The Links

Christina Hendricks to start the mourning..... US Hockey won their Olympic opener along with Canada..... Olympic organizers have 12 days to show their better than this...... Nuggets coach George Karl has to battle Throat cancer...... The Washington Nationals have a new Wang..... Reasons why the Eagles may not want to give up on Kevin Kolb...... The worst trades in the NHL from 2000 to 2010...... Nate Robinson to the Boston Celtics?...... Kevin Eubanks to leave the Tonight Show?..... Betty White to host Saturday Night Live?...... Why are people still talking about that John Mayer interview with Playboy?

What is up with the Curling broom? (Fourth-Place Medal)

An interesting look at why the Toronto Maple Leafs haven't won a Stanley Cup since the 1960's (Toronto Sun)

The mystery surrounding Tiger Woods' return to golf (ESPN)

Padres slash beer prices and lower expectations for 2010 (Rumors & Rants)

Do the Winter Olympics have a death wish? (Fox Sports)

Olympic hockey will test national allegiances (Columbus Dispatch)

Oft-injured Eagles offensive lineman Shawn Andrews auditions for American Idol (HHR)

If DeSean Jackson played at USC, he would have been driving a Lamborghini in college (The 700 Level)

R.I.P. ECW, enter WWE NXT (Under the Ring)

Stay classy Mississippi State fans (The Dagger)

The Links

Taylor Swift to finish off the week ..... If Obama fails, it won't be the GOP's fault..... J.D. Salinger: An enigma to the very end..... Senior citizens might want to put on some extra pounds...... A man kissed a chicken on a NY subway...... That idiot mayor of New Orleans needs a Super Bowl ticket...... Odds-makers weigh in on the Grammy's...... Captain Jack is back in Golden State...... Is that cocaine or powder from a donuts?...... NFL's popularity in Mexico continues to soar

The "What If" discussion between Manning and Marino (The Phinsider)

Paul Shirley doesn't do a great job explaining his Haiti comments (SB Nation)

Welcome back to the Mets, Fernando Tatis (NY Post)

Top 99 NFL free agents (The Sporting News)

Strangest Olympic sports of all-time (Forbes)

The Golf Channel is obsessed with John Daly (Devil Ball)

The biggest NBA all-star snubs (Yahoo Sports)

Matt Leinhart's last stand approaching in Arizona (AZ Central)

A look at the Super Bowl prop bets (LV Review-Journal)

Eeck! Zach Randolph? Respect? (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

There was a Jamarcus Russell sighting at the Phoenix Suns game last night (You Been Blinded)

Here's the video of the man kissing a chicken on the subway.



Korean girls love Iowa football (With Leather)

The Links

Marisa Miller to start the week.... R.I.P. the Two firefighters killed while fighting the 'station fire'.... Why Obamacare will never pass.... Damn liberal media: Jenna Bush hired by "Today Show"..... 'Final Destination' tops the box office.... Nothing like celebrating a holiday by drinking booze.... A reality TV contestant drowns during a challenge

The women of the 2009 US Open (The Big Lead)

People have given Josh McDaniels hoodie a nickname (PFT)

Tiger Woods is in denial about his awful putting (NJ.com)

The NHL franchise that could decide where the Phoenix Coyotes go (Globe and Mail)

So long Teddy Bruschi (Stampede Blue)

Former WCW announcer Gordon Solie liked his alcohol (Cageside Seats)

Why you wait to sign players Jon Brockman (Sactown Royalty)

Stephen Jackson has seen the light and now wants out of Golden State (Contra Costa Times)

NFL Network has hired the playmaker (USA Today)

Nothing like a crazy Japanese wrestling move to start the week.

Summer Glau to finish off the work week..... Now Bart Scott is backtracking on statements he said about the Ravens..... Andy Reid expects the team to make Michael Vick work.... Girl found after being abducted 18 years ago..... More California wildfire's.... Say this without laughing: Jimmy Hoffa doesn't support Arlen Specter.... Is there a drug Michael Jackson didn't use?.... An Andy Griffith sex scene?

Uh oh! I just knew Donovan McNabb was going to be upset that he has to split snaps with Vick (PFT)

Apparently Oregon and Boise St. don't like each other very much. I can't wait for that game next Thursday (Register Guard)

USC is making a mistake by starting Matt Barkley (LA Times)

Don't tell Brett Favre that he's disrupted the locker room (Star Tribune)

Central Florida has never learned from Erek Plancher's death (Orlando Sentinel)

Brad Penny to return to Florida? (Fish Stripes)

Reasons to pass on Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall (Gang Green Nation)

Meet the golfer who left $300,000 on the table (Devil's Ball)

John Riggins rips Daniel Snyder on Twitter (D.C. Sports Blog)

Video of Brandon Marshall acting like an ass at practice

The Links

Gina Carano may have lost, but I still love her.... some guy named Y.E. Yang won PGA Championship.... I would like Obamacare if this happens.... 'District 9' tops the weekend box office.... Marky-Mark had to be taken to the hospital.... Forest fires have taken over California.... Michael Vick cried in prison

Paddy Harrington struggled on the golf course (Devil's Ball)

Chuck Liddell will be on Dancing with the Stars (Fanhouse)

Mascot that reminds people of the Third Reich (The Big Lead)

An interview with Joe Posnanski (Real Clear Sports)

Jay Cutler is already acting like an ass in Chicago (Chicago Tribune)

Stephen Strasburg still hasn't signed with the Nationals yet (Federal Baseball)

An interview Clyde Drexler (Hoops Addict)

Michael Jordan still has it (Ball Don't Lie)

Rick Pitino's adventures in Internet ads (The Dagger)

Now Tim Brando is predicting what college football coach will be fired first.

The Links

Jennifer Hawkins makes me want to join the Navy.... The Porn industry has been hammered by the recession..... Baby born with heart outside of body.... Arlen Spector may want to re-think switching parties again.... Details from the Madoff ponzi scheme.... Man gropes Minnie Mouse at Disney World

Rick Pitino and Karen Sypher: The Mourning After (The Big Lead)

The Titans released Chris Mortenson's son (Tennessean)

An interview with Clay Travis (Real Clear Sports)

An end to an era: Say goodbye to the single bar facemask (NFL Nation)

Don't pick Dwayne Bowe for your fantasy team (Shutdown Corner)

USC vs. Norte Dame is the most expensive college game (Forbes)

Can you imagine Tiger Woods playing in the Olympics? Well that could happen by 2016 (AP)

Now Gary Matthew's is singing "Take Me Out To the Ballpark" (Fire Andy Reid Now!)

Tito Ortiz is barely back with the UFC and he's already mocking Chuck Liddell

The Links

With the return of the links, comes the return of Megan Fox....Man jailed for yawning..... According to Cheech & Chong: Pot will save the economy..... Linda Cohn = ESPN's outlaw..... There's a Teen Choice Awards?.... Hillary Clinton kind of loses her cool(video below).... In the no way in hell department: New Jersey is a very corrupt state.... Brooks & Dunn are breaking up :-(

Reggie Miller, racy text messages, and "stop pursing married women" banner (The Big Lead)

Top 10 speeches in sports history (Real Clear Sports)

College football coaches on the hot seat and a look at the new coaches (SI)

News directly from the home team (Forbes)

49ers should call Michael Crabtree's bluff (Oakland Tribune)

The best SEC coaches since Bear Bryant (AL.com)

No one likes New Jersey (Deadspin)

Olivia Newton-John's dead lover sends letter from Mexico saying he is alive (Daily Mail)

Tiger Woods will be fined by the PGA? (YahooSports)

Why do players continue to flock away from the Miami Dolphins? (Shutdown Corner)

Here's the video of Hillary Clinton losing her cool in the Congo.

The Links

Today JFein and I start the 2009 NFL Preview. I start the preview with the 49ers and JFein continues the preview tomorrow with the Eagles. I hope everyone enjoys the previews.

Katy Perry to start off the workweek.... Disaster movies all the rage.... Prepare for tax hikes.... ESPN lifts ban on New York Post writers..... Grad sues college after graduation, because she couldn't find a job.... Where would you place in a screaming contest?.... What's with all these old golfers playing well?

Training camps have barely began, and we already have multiple injuries (The Big Lead)

Tiger Woods enjoys a good fart (Awful Announcing)

Ari Gold(Jeremy Piven) guest hosts WWE Raw tonight (Camel Clutch Blog)

Say goodbye to the Arena Football League (PFT)

LenDale White loses weight by not drinking Tequila (Deadspin)

Could Vick sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers (HHR)

Does the Jake Peavy trade make the Padres the worst team in baseball? (Rumors & Rants)

Somehow, Stu Scott is to blame for this (The Big Picture)

Shark Week started last night on the Discovery Channel and I'm geeked. I've loved Shark Week since I was a little kid. Here's a video from a past episode from Shark Week.

The Links

Miranda Kerr to start the work week.... R.I.P. Walter Cronkite.... Read this great piece on national health care.... Brian Dawkins' house is for sale in Philly..... Erin McNaught for your pleasure..... This bird won't put down the cigarette.... 40-years-ago today, Neil Armstrong stepped foot on the moon.... Paula Abdul likely not returning to American Idol...... Watch out for the wienermobile

South Florida kicker falls down 35-feet off an Gondola and survives (The Big Lead)

Timberwolves GM David Kahn is headed to Spain to speak with Ricky Rubio (Star Tribune)

The Phillies are favorite to land Halladay (MLB Daily Dish)

Someone made a peephole in Erin Andrew's hotel wall (The Big Picture)

Is Jillian Michaels hot? (Stiles Points)

I'm hungry for the Marisa Miller fiesta (Don Chavez)

ESPN aims to also be your local newspaper (NY Times)

The new Cowboys Stadium should be in Dallas (Dallas Mourning News)

Michael Vick has been ignoring his NFL mentor (Fanhouse)

Tito Ortiz and Dana White finally bury the hatchet (Camel Clutch Blog)

Sports psychologist takes full credit for Stewart Cink's win yesterday (Deadspin)

Apollo 11 40th anniversary

The Links

With the return of the links, means the return of Marisa Miller.... Do odd names make boys go bad?.... A terrifying shootout in New Jersey.... Porn star gets 3-8 years for rooftop break-ins..... See! There are other uses for a chainsaw..... A setback for Obama's socialist health care plan..... Mischa Barton may be a little crazy..... Hog flu is still on the loose!..... You have no options with Obamacare..... Drew Bledsoe on how big of loser he is

Antoine Walker is arrested, but still makes tee time (Sports By Brooks)

Daniel Gibson of the Cavs is dating Keyshia Cole (Big Lead)

British Open is a little rough today (Fanhouse)

"Kid, show me a man who doesn't go down on his wife and I'll show you a man whose wife I can sleep with, tonight." (Deadspin)

Battle looming over McNair's estate (PFT)

Eddie Murphy killed Michael Jackson (With Leather)

This makes me hungry (Stiles Points)

What would you do in Richard Jefferson's place? (Ed The Sports Fan)

They just don't wrestle like they used to (Camel Clutch Blog)

And I thought Brock Lesnar was a bad ass.

The Links

Hello, Christina Hendricks.... Billy Bob Thornton's daughter was denied bail.... Craig Sager's suit interviews Ricky Rubio.... Indianapolis Cols players on Twitter-Peyton Manning isn't on Twitter.... In defense of the Kings drafting Jon Brockman.... The final days of Michael Jackson

Bill Simmon's annual draft diary (ESPN)

Rickey Rubio isn't feeling Minnesota (Deadspin)

Tyreke Evans will be better than Rickey Rubio (Sac Bee)

Let's just say Jordan Hill wasn't the most popular person at last night's draft (Daily News)

Are the Magic better with Vince Carter instead of Turkoglu (Pro Basketball News)

Are the Houston Rockets cursed? (Houston Chron)

Face tattoo's taken to an extreme (Ugliest Tattoo's)

Tyler Hansbrough fits in with the Pacers (Larry Brown Sports)

Tiger vs. Jimmy Fallon (Online Sports Guy)

Joe Dumars drafted for good character. What Sheed and Iverson aren't good character guys? (Detroit News)

Winners & Losers of the Draft

The Links

Tricia Helfer to start off the work week.... Sony scraps 'Moneyball'.... Kansas State's legacy tarnished by financial audit.... There might not be enough Democrat votes to pass Obama's communist health care plan.... Sandra Bullock's new movie tops the box office.... A four story building collapsed in Brooklyn.... They are still playing the U.S. Open.... Even cops in England are dirty

Kevin Johnson's early start as Sacramento Mayor hasn't been without controversy (Wash Times) video below

Indians manager Eric Wedge might get the heave ho this week (Plain Dealer)

The WWE released Candice Michelle. I weep (Camel Clutch Blog)

Has Brett Favre finally signed a contract with Minnesota? (Sports By Brooks)

Bernie Kosar continues to fight, even when he is broke (Miami Herald)

Albert Pujols called his shot in Kansas City (Stltoday.com)

Ricky Barnes and Lucas Glover are feeling the heat from Mikelson, others (Star Tribune)

Artie Lange's post-Joe Buck interview round-up (Deadspin)

Drunk New Yorkers have invaded the U.S. Open (The Big Lead)

What happened to those 2009 Stanley Cup Red Wings shirts? (Detroit News)

U.S. Open Update: Tigers Fades, Duval Shines

Well after the rain destroyed the course and the first round yesterday, the participants in the US Open were able to finish their first rounds today. And so far we have seen some surprising action.

Tiger Woods who played six holes yesterday, finished his first round today and he imploded. With just a couple of holes left and Woods at even par, he double-bogey and hit two more bogeys to finish at 4-over 74.

One thing is clear after the rain shortened day yesterday. The players who had to play early at Bethpage ran into a quagmire. The course was still trying to dry out from yesterday making conditions horrible in the mourning. But the afternoon is shaping up real nicely after the course dried out.

With conditions improving at Bethpage we are seeing quite a few low scores. Which is amazing because Bethpage is suppose to be one of the toughest courses in America. Right now Mike Weir and Peter Hansen are leading with a score of 4-under. One of the biggest surprises is the reemergence of David Duval. Duval is tied at third with a 3-under 67. Duval is the pleasant surprise because he fell of the radar in the golf world, because of a chronic back pain. Besides Mikelson, Duval should be a huge crowd favorite.

Also last year's Cinderella story Rocco Mediate is at 1-under. Mediate is playing like he did last year in San Diego. Also Phil Mikelson is tied at 1-under and NBC can't stop talking about his wife Amy fighting breast cancer, every time they go to his shot.

The Links

Emmanuelle Chriqui to start the mourning.... Eddie Bauer is now filing for Chapter 11.... Obama is under fire from members of his own party.... Phil Mickelson will be the emotional favorite at the US Open... Billy Joel separates from his third wife.... Danica Patrick can't save NASCAR.... TO vs. his realtor.... Packers are taking the high road on Brett Favre.... Jose Canseco is suing baseball.... Could Joe Mauer bat .400 for the entire season?

NSFW-Here's a bunch of naked models to check out (Druken Stepfather)

Here's one MMA fighter that scares me (Blood, Booze, and Bruises)

It's been 15 years since the Rangers won the Stanley Cup (The Onion)

Phil Mickelson's and is not-so private struggles (Real Clear Sports)

Who's buying and who's selling in the MLB (Fox Sports)

Matt Millen is trying to remake his image (SI)

Chad Ochocinco vs. Solomon Wilcots (Shutdown Corner)

Al Jefferson to Phoenix? Amar'e Stoudemire to Minnesota? (Balls Don't Lie)

Awful Announcing found video of Artie Lange defending himself on the Mad Dog's radio show.

The Links

Megan Fox is always nice way to start the day...... They are rioting in Iran, did their team win something?.... The Iron Bowl has become more violent.... 1960 U.S. Open was the greatest ever!.... Take your old man golfing on Father's Day.... 'American Idol' is holding auditions already.... Now Brandon Marshall wants out of Denver

Luke Harangody is returning to Norte Dame (AP)

SI cover boy and sure to be picked number 1 overall by the Washington Nationals next year, Bryce Harper is skipping his final high school years (Big League Stew)

HBO didn't like Artie Lange's act last night on Joe Buck Live (Awful Announcing) video below

Ignore the phony outrage coming from Joe Buck today (Deadspin)

Did this championship change your mind about Kobe (ESPN)

Denver would be wise to let go Brandon Marshall (Denver Post)

Find the typo (SS Reporters)

Here's the video to the Artie Lange segment last night on the Joe Buck Live.

The Links

Ashley Greene to start off the work week.... Ugh, congrats Lakers.... Nick Faldo was knighted in England... Manny Acta never stood a chance in Washington.... What's with the fans that catch two home run balls in one game?.... Brett Favre will be on Joe Buck's new show tonight

The Florida Gators are trying to scare straight their football players (Dr. Saturday)

Mark Martin won another NASCAR race (From the Marbles)

Shaq to Cleveland? (News-Hearald)

Rob Dibble isn't exactly a great analyst for the Washington Nationals (Washington Times)

Will Phil Jackson retire after this season? (NBC Sports)

Plaxico Burress saga will never end (Deadspin)

The Mets don't just lose, they lose in spectacular fashion (Major League Jerk)

The nation seeks sportswriters opinions on Kobe Bryant (The Onion)

Boxer Ray Mercer took on MMA fighter Tim Sylvia. Mercer recorded the KO pretty quickly.

The Links

Meet the new Miss California, I see why she was the runner-up.... Were this close to seeing tobacco products going away forever in this county- what do you think about that Obama?.... We are finally transitioning to Digital TV.... Stan Van Jeremy doesn't like the "one and done rule" either..... 10 people and things who have the most pressure on them in Game 7 in Detroit

Bill Simmons talks NBA Finals and his book (New Yorker)

Also Simmons had Erin Andrews on his Podcast (The Arena)

Bob Barker cussing on Dan Le Betard's radio show (City of Champions)

Brad Childress is lead clown in Favre circus (NBC Sports)

Red Wings-Penguins the next big rivalry? (Free Press)

Vijah Singh is who you thought he is (Commercial Appeal)

Now Tim Sylvia is not boxing this weekend (Blood, Booze, and Bruises)

There is another Final Destination movie coming out. Do we need to watch another one of these movies.

The Links

Hillary Duff to start the mourning....Rays pitcher Matt Garza talks teenage pregnancy with Britol Palin. Wait, what!?..... College Football Live will dedicate a week's worth of shows to Norte Dame..... John Daly is trying for another comeback, but there is setbacks.... Check out this video..... And check out this column that goes with it..... Rick Pitino interested in the Sacramento Kings job?

Underwhelming start to the TPC (Fanhouse)

Johnny Damon shows the guys how he likes to do it (Deadspin)

Lee Trevino wants to help Tiger with his game (Dallas News)

Grading the playoff coverage by Versus (Puck Dady)

D-Backs fire Bob Melvin and hire a 34-year-old (Big League Stew)

Here are some photoshop pictures, you have to check out (The Big Picture)

I wonder how much this costs? (The Sports Hernia)

Let's see if Cole Hamels can pitch tonight, and not get hurt (The Zo Zone)

Joe Biden has been shirtless washing his car in the White House drive way (The Onion)

Bill Plaschke told you so about Manny Ramirez (LA Times)

Mushnick is now blasting Yankees announcer Michael Kay (NY Post)

Ever wonder if ex-Eagles WR Freddie Mitchell is going to make a comeback in the NFL? Well FedEx himself answers that question and more!