What Now, Lakerland?

• The Lakers have a lot of thinking to do. [ Rumors And Rants] • A triple away from the cycle is quite far, actually. [ wrigleyville23] • Sidney Ponson returns! [ King Of Cartoons] • The scariest great outfielder. [ PSAMP] • This is not a fun way to spend the US Open. [ OutSports] • Switch hitting in cricket. [ Steady Burn] • The hidden origins of basketball. [ Black Fives Blog] • Eric Wedge is not popular right now. [ Waiting For Next Year] • Marcus Thames, cool story. [ Smile Politely] • Now here's how you commit to a college. [ The Big Lead] • Scalabrine, faker. [ Nation Of Islam Sports Blog]