- SPORTSbyBROOKS laments the news that the Cuervo Girls will no longer be working AVP events. Jose Cuervo is being replaced as a sponsor by Malibu Rum who have a stable of the not-quite-as-attractive Malibu Rum girls.

- DEADSPIN has a photo and a story about how Bill Self doesn’t like to be photographed at bars.

- BALL DON’T LIE goes behind the box score to reveal why the Lakers dominated Game 1 of the Finals.

- BLACK SPORTS ONLINE says that it’s time to jump off the “hate Kobe” bandwagon. I say that’s going to be tough to do if he keeps making this face. Seriously, Kobe. Just stop already.