- THE SPORTRESS OF BLOGITUDE (I have to say, I like that name) has the details of a Marv Albert/50 Cent scuffle that happened backstage at a recent taping of “Jimmy Kimmel.”

- THE SPORTING BLOG reports that detainees at the Wisconsin National Guard camp over in Iraq are using Brett Favre’s shenanigans against the soldiers.

- BLACK SPORTS ONLINE wonders if anyone cares about the concussion problem in the NFL.

- SHUTDOWN CORNER discusses the Jay Cutler and Lovie Smith’s decision not to sit down for an interview with Bob Costas in advance of the team’s Sunday night game against the Eagles.

- RUMORS & RANTS lists some of the worst calls of all time.

- THE DAGGER has video of Miami coach Charlie Coles dismantling a reporter who asked a dumb question.

- HUGGING HAROLD REYNOLDS has audio of Magic Johnson responding to Isiah Thomas (who responded to Magic Johnson’s book).

- AWFUL ANNOUNCING has video of Terry Bradshaw guaranteeing a Steeler win over the Bengals on Sunday. Oops.

- GUYISM has video of a little girl scoring a goal on her own team in a junior soccer league. It is kind of funny.

- SPORTSbyBROOKS wonders if Jerry Jones looks a little tipsy in a recent photo.

- DEADSPIN has more details about ESPN horndoggery.

- SPORTSbyBROOKS has the details about Kareem’s admission that he is fighting leukemia.

- BALL DON’T LIE has video of Kobe Bryant’s appearance on Lopez Live.

- THE BIG LEAD says that “The Broncos Are Who We Thought They Were.”

- MONDESI’S HOUSE is skeptical about Larry Johnson’s desire to join the Pittsburgh Steelers. Good luck with that, Larry.

- THE 700 LEVEL discusses Mike Vick’s preference not to be a ‘Wildcat guy.’

- SHUTDOWN CORNER passes along a Milwaukee sportswriter’s suggestion that Packer fans show their distaste for Brett Favre not by booing him, but by being completely silent when his name is announced. I like it.

- SPORTSbyBROOKS has photos of Vikings coach Brad Childress dressed up as a (female) flight attendant. I’m not sure that this is the way to keep the respect of your players.

- Over on ESPN, Geoff LaTulippe discusses what it’s like being a hard luck sports fan in Cleveland.

- Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach dislikes his players’ “fat little girlfriends.” Seriously. WITH LEATHER has the video.

- GAWKER has excerpts from an interview with a ticket scalper broker they found via Craigslist.

- BLEACHER REPORT ranks the hottest cheerleader for each NBA team.

- RED’S ARMY has the details of how Glen “Big Baby” Davis broke his hand. The site also reports that Celtics ownership might suspend him.

- PHILLYBURBS has the story of a Phillies fan so desperate to get tickets to the World Series that she was willing to trade sexual favors. It’s a shocker that this didn’t end well.

- DEADSPIN describes how Antoine Walker burned through more than $55 million in his career. Sigh.

- SPORTSbyBROOKS discusses how a movie adapted from one of Rick Reilly’s books might save the world. Not really.

- BLAZE OF LOVE ranks 28 of the 30 NBA dance teams in order of…well…I don’t know. Personality?

- SPORTSbyBROOKS discusses Deadspin’s budding feud with ESPN. If you read this and don’t have any idea what’s going on, read this and this. Then take a shower to make yourself feel clean again.

- NEXTROUND has video of a Phillies fan air humping a (very hot) local TV reporter. Classy.

- BRENDAN HAYWOOD doesn’t like the way that Magic Johnson went about criticizing Isiah Thomas. Don’t know what I’m referring to? Click here.

- DEADSPIN details how ESPN suspended Steve Phillips after an affair with a young co-worker came to light. THE PRODUCERS BLOG has pictures of the young lady in question. Um, what was he thinking?

- NO GUTS, NO GLORY reports that the BCS is considering hiring a point person that would be the public face of the BCS. That job sounds like fun.

- SPORTZ ASSASSIN argues that the NFL should expand instant replay to pass interference calls, which is not a bad idea.

- SHUTDOWN CORNER has video of Jeff Fisher’s decision to wear a Peyton Manning jersey to a speaking engagement in Nashville. How did that go over with the Titan faithful?

- SPORTSbyBROOKS discusses Laker owner Jerry Buss’s reputed involvement with the Bunny Ranch (brothel).

- DEADSPIN says that Bernard Berrian is in some hot water after a picture of a naked woman in a shower *accidentally* popped up on his TweetPhoto page. Oops.

- CLEVELAND SCORES says it’s time for the Buckeyes to bench Terrelle Pryor.

- EAST COAST BIAS says that Brad Childress is a headset hottie.

- SPORTSbyBROOKS details how Jeff Reed got nailed for public drunkenness after nailing a couple of field goals on Sunday. No confirmation about whether or not he was standing on a roof yelling, “I am a golden god!”

- DEADSPIN wonders if black players will refuse to play for Rush Limbaugh.

- BALL DON’T LIE has a funny video of the clueless BBC announcers as they try to call a recent Bulls/Jazz game in London.

- SPORTSBYBROOKS details the downfall of Rumeal Robinson, which can be summed up in one word: strippers.

- NO GUTS, NO GLORY reports that Browns players are upset about the Braylon Edwards trade.

- MR. IRRELEVANT comments on the Clinton Portis/Mike Sellers feud. It’s a bad sign when a tailback is fighting with his fullback.

- DEADSPIN has what may be the final chapter to their feud with Sean Salisbury. Or his feud with Deadspin. Whatever.

- BLEACHER REPORT wonders who’s more important to the Pats’ offense — Wes Welker or Randy Moss?

- SHUTDOWN CORNER asks if this will be the week that the Detroit Lions finally get a win.

- NY BASEBALL DIGEST explores whether or not the wild card team has an advantage in the MLB playoffs.

- BALL DON’T LIE counts down the top 10 point guards of the last decade.