- This is Illuminati lists 10 commercials that suck the fun out of watching television. It includes one ad where Michael Phelps is dancing around in his underwear doing the white man’s overbite.

- Deadspin debunks the Erin Andrews sex tape rumor. (Damn it!)

- Epic Carnival lists the 12 most-hated U.S. sports franchises. You’ll be shocked by who’s at #1. (Actually, no you won’t.) I’d argue that the Raiders would be a lot higher if they were any good. Everyone I know hates them and I live in (or near) L.A.

- Clay Travis’ last post at Deadspin has a brilliant idea (and I’m being sincere) for anyone that wants a college football playoff: boycott the BCS advertisers. I love it!

- Basketball Prospectus says that Kevin Durant is playing much better under Scott Brooks.