Blogdome: The Lakers State Their Claim

• A big night in Los Angeles; maybe the Clippers don't own the place just yet. [ The Association] • They're kind of cutting Ben Wallace a break, aren't they? [ True Hoop] • If you ever had a question for NCAA head honcho Myles Brand, this is your chance. (Kind of.) [ Double A Zone] • A soccer gambling scandal. Remember, just always bet the under! [ Sports Action Blog] • Yeah, they've pretty much given up on Adrian Beltre. [ The Sports Frog] • Brett Favre, Brett Favre, Brett Favre. We just guaranteed you won't click on this link. [ Complete Sports] • We know some people think we're doomsayers, but honestly, the Cardinals-Cubs series finale did not bode well for the Birds on the Bat. [ Viva El Birdos] • Look, it's an interview with the hottest new novelist out there! (Ahem.) [ Gothamist]