- SPORTSbyBROOKS has details of Ray Lewis reading the eulogy at former Ravens quarterback Steve McNair’s funeral.

- DEADSPIN has the story (and audio) of Chris “Mad Dog” Russo’s epic meltdown on satellite radio the other day, where he fired his program director on air.

- THE BIG LEAD has five of the worst hot stove signings so far this season.

- YARDBARKER (via DEADSPIN) has the story of entertaining boxer Arutro Gatti, who was reportedly killed in Brazil.