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You Can Almost Smell The LA Looks In This Photograph
• The Evolution of Pro Bowl cheerleaders: The 90's were not a great period for pom-pom ladies. [FanIQ]...

The Curious Case Of Billy Beane
Soderbergh has almost committed, but Pitt's on board to star in film adaptation of "Moneyball". Scott Hatteberg was originally supposed to be played by Joaquin Phoenix. Dude went crazy, though. [Variety]...

Michael Phelps Has His Own Personal Newspaper
Remember during the whole Brett Favre saga how his first, most candid interviews would always pop up in his hometown Biloxi Sun Herald? Michael Phelps shares a similar bond with the Baltimore Sun....

Is That Edinson Volquez Riding Around With A Gun In His Car?
No. 2 with a smile: Eric Devendorf likes to smell what? [Troy Nunes]...

Without Eternal Vigilance, It Could Happen Outside Of Your City College Women's Softball Practice
Santa Barbara police arrested a "middle-aged male" for masturbating in the parking lot where the Santa Barbara City College softball team was practicing. Carl Monday is not amused....

If You Build It, Hot Dogs Will Be $3.50
• Is that James Earl Jones in the bleachers?: Kevin Costner is setting up a minor league baseball team in Illinois. But I don't see any players. [Sun-Times]...

Combustible White Girls Get Tossed From Knicks Game For "Keeping It Real"
We've all been at sporting events where some nearby fans get a little out of control. And at last night's Knicks game, things went absurdly awry for one particular group of female attendees....

Is That What You're Going To Wear?
• The stripes are not slimming: The worst hockey sweaters of all time. Did you know the Montreal Canadiens were originally a prison team? [Fan IQ]...

The Sports Fella Super Bowl XLIII Diaryland Entries Are Everything You'd Expect
"Al Michaels breaks the 2009 record for "Most times using the word 'amazing' in a prime-time telecast," narrowly edging Jason on last week's episode of "The Bachelor." " [Sports Fella]...

Let's Find Someone To Blame For This
• And what about that block in back!: No matter how many times you watch this replay the Cardinals still don't PUSH HIM OUT OF BOUNDS! Gaahhhh!!!! [Black Sports Online]...

And It's Phelps
Well. That's not so bad. But the Brits seem angry at Michael Phelps:...

I Wonder Who The Bong-Smoking Olympic Hero Could Be?
The Drudge Report reveals that "News Of The World" is set to show a photo of an "Olympic hero" smoking a bong. Update: Yup, it's Michael Phelps....

Oh Asashoryu, You're Just Incorrigible
"Fresh from his victory in the New Year's sumo tournament, Asashoryu is in hot water again with the Japan Sumo Association (JSA): this time, for striking a victory pose." [The Mainichi Daily News]...

Richard Seymour's Wife Isn't Messing Around
Patriots defensive lineman Richard Seymour's wife is not one to be tussled with. According to a police report, Tanya Seymour took part in a mob-like attack on some people at a New Year's Eve party....

Aaron Rodgers Says Brett Favre Is Tearing Him Apart
• But did he hit you?: Rodgers says Brett was chilly all year. [Midwest Sports Fans]...

Duke Snaps Under The Pressure Of Being Top Dog
For the third week in a row, the No. 1 team in the country loses, but at least this time they lost to the previous No. 1. So I guess we'll never settle this thing....

Mario Chalmers Still Learning This Whole "Tee Vee" Thing
Awwww: Ahh, the Puppy Bowl... keeping moms interested in Super Bowl Sunday since 2005. [Hot Dog and Friends]...

George Bodenheimer Reminds Bristol Of The Wintry Economic Climate We're In
This afternoon ESPN President George Bodenheimer addressed his troops via video on ESPN's corporate intranet to let everyone know there's a hiring freeze, no more raises, and "downsizing" and "discontinuation" are imminent....

Sabres Beat Oilers By Like ... A Lot Of Goals
Buffalo scored 10 seconds into the game, got another score 1:01 later and chased Edmonton's goalie after just eight shots. Final tally: 10-2. Ouch. [NHL.tv]...

Soccer Players Are Bad Athletic Supporters
• Yes ... "training buddies": Just because Ian Thorpe has been living and traveling the world for three years with a hot Brazilian swimmer who also happens to be a dude, that doesn't make him gay or anything. [Outsports]...