Afternoon Blogdome: His Parents Named Him That Because They Hoped He'd Be Tall

• It helps him get leverage when he wrestles: How many times do you think UNC wrestler Long Wang has had to explain himself at parties? 40? 50 times? Was his name the reason he got into wrestling in the first place? So many questions. [Chicago Bull]

• Devin Hester does his best Latrell Sprewell impersonation: “I can’t go out and play this year making $445,000. Come on, man.” But what about next year? [The Big Lead]

• Hollywood is so edgy: That West Ham rumble at a soccer match might be totally fake: "I am currently working on the cinema release of Cass, which is based on the life of Cass Pennant member of West Ham’s ICF. The film is due for released on 1st August and I was hoping you might be interested in feature the trailer and information about the film on your blog. Please let me know if this is possible, I have placed the synopsis and trailer links for you below and here is a ...I hope to hear from you soon." [Dave's Football Blog]

• And now your Moment Of Zorn: There is something completely mesmerizing about the new Redskins head coach conducting an interview while seated on a mountain bike. [Stet Sports Blogh]

Send an email to A.J. Daulerio, the author of this post, at ajd@deadspin.com.

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