The Plot Thickens

Earlier today Judge Susan Richard Nelson threw a penalty flag at the NFL lock-out. From ESPN.com...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6424084

Magic Time

Say what you want about Orlando Head Coach Stan Van Gundy, but he doesn't pull any punches when talking to reporters. He even mixes in a little sarcasm for the home viewers. After losing to the Atlanta Hawks, here's what Van Gundy said about his team's final shot:

• “We didn't get a shot. I mean, we got one flail at the end. Turk caught the ball, held it out in front of him, and the guy took it from him. He gave him the ball. No, we didn’t want him to do that.”

That's outstanding. If Van Gundy ever puts together a comedy tour, I'm buying tickets.

I Don't Get It

Do I have this right? When the Red Sox started the season ice cold, it was a major news story. Now that they're red hot, it's no big deal.

MLB vs. the Dodgers

I'm not sure how this mess will play out, but I loved this interview...

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/news/story?id=6404728

Stop The Madness

A dumb story just got a little dumber...

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=6395973

Angels Wave Goodbye To Wood

Brandon Wood seemed like one of those "can't-miss" prospects. Of course, there is no such thing. Can you say "Brien Taylor" or "Ryan Anderson"? Anyway, the Angels designated the once-promising Wood for assignment earlier today. Here's a quick summary from ESPN.com...

http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/9348/angels-finally-give-up-on-brandon-wood

More Bad History

Just when you thought the Cubs legacy couldn't get any worse, there's this story...

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=6396358

The Shirt Off His Back

I know times are tough, but wow! From ESPN.com...

• "Reds pitcher Mike Leake was arrested on a shoplifting charge at a downtown department store Monday, accused of trying to steal six shirts with a total value of $59.88."

We can't blame Dusty for this one.

Round One

If the first two games are any indication, the NBA playoffs should be fantastic this year. The Pacers and Sixers pushed the Bulls and the Heat to limit on Saturday. Orlando, Boston, Oklahoma City, and Dallas should have their hands full in the first round as well.

Uh Oh

After three quarters, the Pacers lead the Bulls by eight, in Chicago. Time for Rose to take over!

So Long, Derrick

Sad to see Derrick Williams leave College Basketball, but who can blame him? http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2011/news/story?id=6347632

Don't Look Now

The Red Sox took two out of three from the mighty Yankees. It won't be long until Boston hits and shoots past the .500 mark.

Maybe The World Isn't Ending

You can rest easy now. The Red Sox and Rays won yesterday. Here's a crazy prediction. They'll both win again today, too.

Not Sure What To Make Of This

Here's an odd report from Seattle:

• Jack Wilson asked to be taken out of the Mariners' 7-3 loss to the Rangers on Wednesday, Seattle manager Eric Wedge told reporters today. Wilson implied that Wedge had removed him from the game, which upset Wedge, tweets Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times. The Twitter feed of the Brock & Salk radio show on 710 ESPN Seattle reports that Wedge described Wilson's actions as "unspeakable" and wouldn't discuss the veteran infielder's status with the club.

Bad News For Illini Fans

I can't say I'm surprised by this... http://www.pjstar.com/news/x675819765/Richmond-declares-for-NBA-draft-wont-return-to-Illini

Slow Start

So the Rays and Red Sox are 0-3 to start the season. How soon until the talking heads push the panic button? I say it starts on ESPN Radio tomorrow.

Format Problems

For some reason Blogspot is running every paragraph together. My apologies.

Who Do You Like?

So how many of you had U-Conn, Kentucky, Butler, and VCU in the final four? Loyal readers know that I picked those four teams way back in February. OK, maybe not. Pitt was my choice to cut down the nets as I recall. Looking at tonight's games, I like Butler over VCU. Brad Stevens is a magician and Matt Howard and Shelvin Mack are absolute studs. The VCU story has been fun to watch, but there's a reason they had to win a play-in game to qualify for the tournament. A nice run ends this evening. In the second game, I'll take Kentucky over the great Kemba Walker and company. Say what you want about John Calipari, but the guy can really coach. Brandon Knight will control the game and the Wildcats will move on to Monday. Did I mention that I picked Pitt to win it all?

Sooners' New Coach

A nice hire by OU... http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6281370

This Also Just In

Mr. David Price is pretty damn good too.

This Just In

That Jason Hewyard guy is pretty good! So why the hell is he batting 6th?