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Hey Lama, How About A Little Something, You Know, For The Effort?
I don't know jack about Buddhism or karma or any of that noise, but I do know that the Dalai Lama wearing a Patriots hat can't be good for the natural order of things....

T Is For Timeout...Or Maybe Tacos.
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Goodnight, Ricky Hatton
Well that didn't take long. Slightly under two rounds, actually before Manny Pacquiao dropped Ricky Hatton for the third and final time....

Noah Declared 'Undead', Cleared to Play Tonight
The best first round series anyone can remember concludes tonight as Chicago travels to Boston for Game 7. Contrary to some earlier speculation, "Garquatch" will not be suiting up....

Mine That Bird Wins the Derby, Pays 50-1
Calvin Borel has done it again. The Cajun jockey who rode Street Sense to a surprising victory two years ago has won again, this time in stunning fashion aboard long shot Mine That Bird....

Mayweather Knows How to Upstage a Fight
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been un-retired for less than a day and he's already busy promoting his comeback fight. He'll fight Juan Manuel Marquez in July, the winner gets tonight's victor. Awesome. [MLive]...

In A New Twist, Juicing Won't Be Allowed At the Derby
This year Kentucky Derby horses will be subject to post-race drug testing in an effort to help regulate the sport. Now they'll never come in under two minutes. [Steroid Nation, TSB]...

Cowboys' Practice Bubble Collapses
The air-supported dome on the Dallas Cowboys practice facility collapsed this afternoon. Several people were trapped and four have been sent to the hospital. Players and coaches are reportedly safe. [DMN, MartyBTV]...

The Dolphins Will Play In Landshark Stadium
In an effort to turn Dolphin Stadium into the world's largest Margaritaville. Although it's not expected to draw nearly as many people as the bar's other locations. [Miami Herald]...

Boras Bares All For Playboy
Well not really, but he did answer Playboy's 20 questions (okay, 19 out of 20 to be accurate). Topics include road beef and selling Manny on LA as the new Cleveland....

Pens Fans Attempt to Distract Capitals With Funny Faces
The Penguins have evened the score with the Capitals at 2-2 in after two periods of play in Washington. In other news, this Pittsburgh fan seems to be quite taken with Washington's coach Bruce Boudreau....

It's Not Too Late to Get Caught Up With 24/7
HBO's award winning series 24/7 featured Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton in the weeks leading up to the fight. If you're interested in getting caught up they are currently airing all four half-hour episodes. [HBO]...

Pacquiao And Hatton Should Provide Plenty of Action
Vegas is buzzing this weekend with the energy of the year's biggest fight. Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton have weighed in at or below the junior welterweight limit, and tonight they'll meet in the ring....

The Best Gif You Will See Today
Via SKEETS comes this animated gif of Mike Tyson taking on his greatest foe. It is nothing short of sublime. [YTMND]...

Jiri Hudler Is A Bleeder
Wyshynski breaks down the case for and against suspension over at Puck Daddy....

The Deadspin Pub Celebrates El Clasico
Barcelona is on the road to face Real Madrid in El Clasico, the marquee match on this weekend's schedule. Plus a full slate of action in the English Premier League....

Get Ready For A Busy Day In Sports
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I Want My Money Back
Kentucky Derby favorite I Want Revenge was scratched from this afternoon's race as a precautionary measure. There is concern over an injury that could be exacerbated by making the horse run in the rain. [AP]...

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Has Great Timing
This afternoon former pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. will announce his return to the ring after a year-long retirement. The Mayweather camp will hold a press conference hours before tonight's Pacquiao/Hatton fight. [ESPN]...

And The Fun Starts Tonight
Mets fans, welcome back to Citizens Bank Park. Tonight is the first game of our meaningless little rivalry that seems to bring out the free-swingers in all of us. First up, El Gonzo, from Philly.com...