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Apparently, Dirk Nowitzki Will Explain Why This Questionable Woman Was Staying At His House
Not good: "The Mavericks said they are trying to respect Nowitzki's privacy, but they expect the star forward to address the arrest at a media availability Thursday at practice, Channel 5 reported." [Star-Telegram]...

Here's Your General Housekeeping DUAN (N)
Some things of varying importance that need to be addressed. So DUAN seems the most appropriate post to do so since I've already lost your attention until tomorrow morning. It's time to purge....

What It's Like To Get Fired In The Press Box
Last week, The Big Lead reported about some of the layoffs at the Baltimore Sun. One of the reporters who was fired, David Steele, recounts his personal trauma for Real Clear Sports....

Mr. Magary Anxiously Awaits The Arrival Of Brett Favre To His Beloved Vikings
Isn't it great when a player you always rooted for and admired joins your favorite team? Your love of sports is emboldened. This is not one of those instances. [KSK]...

Be Sure Your Child Wears Earmuffs If Troy Percival Approaches Your Section
Some of the Rays were upset at the fan who interfered with Evan Longoria when he tried to make a play along the third base line. Troy Percival was really upset. [Rays Index]...

How A Softball Almost Killed This Man's Foot
A good portion of Americans join softball leagues this time of the year. Many do it for the social aspect alone, which leaves many teams stockpiled with players who are ridiculously awful....

The New Yankee Stadium: Where Apt Metaphors Are In Abundance
The fancy-pants stadium seats aren't selling. Fans are pissed . The A-Rod mess. 0-5 against the Sox. And now, fans are doing flying kicks. This is the 2009 Yankees season so far....

The Women's Professional Soccer League Requests Your Eyeballs
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap...

Post ESPN, Stephen A. Unveils His New Site To The World...
...and it looks just like his old site. New address, though. [STEPHENA.com]...

It Was Erin Andrews' 31st Birthday Yesterday
So, Deadspin reader Dan sent her/us a present: "You guys might have seen these before but I thought I would give it a shot, I found them on a USC football website."...

And Here We Go Again....Brett Favre-To-Vikings Rumors Get Werder-Ized
Last year's Summer Of Favre hijacked the sports media universe, and this year is shaping up to be more of the same, possibly worse: Yes, Brett Favre is talking to the Vikings....

Royals Broadcaster Somehow Duped On-Air By Food Network Impersonator
Guy Fieri, the Food Network personality always in search of America's best chili dog waffle burgers was in the stands at the Royals game last night. Wait — no he wasn't. [Kansas City.com]...

The OKC Thunder Fans Are Adorable, Kinda Dumb
The Oklahoma City Thunder, still hopped-up on progress and the promise of a new non-Sonic era, have decided to give back to their fans in the nicest way possible....

Vanity Fair Loves To Let The Famous Ladies Of Popular Quarterbacks Speak Honestly
Last month it was Gisele. This month? Jessica Simpson: "Before a game, I'm crazed, sending mass e-mails: ‘Please pray for Tony's protection.'" This poor guy. [VF.com]...

Meet The Woman Who Saved Zack Greinke From Himself
Her name is Emily Kuchar. She is engaged to Greinke. According to him, she's the cool, refreshing Peach Daiquiri that keeps the Greinke crazy straw stirring. [MLB.com]...

Jason Whitlock Continues To Go After Selena Roberts
Jason Whitlock is mercilessly destroying Selena Roberts for her A-Rod book. First it was in his Kansas City Star column, calling her untrustworthy thanks to her Duke lacrosse coverage. Now, the Dan Patrick show......

A-Rod's Book Is No "Marley And Me"
According to one NY Post reporter who appears to have gone to exactly four bookstores in the Manhattan area, the sales of "The Many Lives Of Alex Rodriguez" are a little slow. [NYP]...

Now, Is This Better Or Worse Than "Horry Kow?"
This shirt, worn at Busch Stadium by one cuddly Cardinal fan, was shown off proudly without security hassles. At least the fan with the "Cubs Suck" shirt was forced to turn his inside out. [JSF]...

Maybe The Magical Ponies Are Huge Miami Heat Fans
Courtesy of Runaround Sue's and around 50 other ESPN.com readers who spotted this poll. No, they weren't cornified again....