- DEADSPIN has quotes from Jay Cutler’s supposed gal-pal, self-promoter Julia Allison (right), about the night they met (and whether or not they “banged”).
- MONDESI’S HOUSE says that the Madden Curse is going to strike twice this season since both Larry Fitzgerald and Troy Polamalu are on the cover of Madden ’10.
- NO GUTS, NO GLORY has the story of Kim Kiper, who is responsible for Mel Kiper’s hair. (I wonder what Todd McShay’s significant other is like.)
- SPORTSBYBROOKS gives props to a 12-year-old girl who threw a perfect game against the boys.
- THE LOVE OF SPORTS turns the tables on the draft, and takes the top 25 teams in college football and allows them to fill a need.
- STET SPORTS has the trailer for the new Chris Cooley reality show, “The Cooley Zone” (which features his lovely wife, Christy, pictured). Chris and Christy — how cute! Count me in!
- THE SPORTZ ASSASSIN details a rumor that says that top high school prospect John Wall might be eligible for the NBA Draft this year.
- YARDBARKER has video of a ridonkulous soccer goal. It doesn’t look that odd in real time, but wait for the slo mo.
- Rick Reilly shadowed Kobe Bryant for a (game)day and ESPN has his report.
- SPORTSBYBROOKS laments that the two new NY ballparks have separate VIP areas for Very Important (a.k.a. Rich) People.
- DEADSPIN has the details about a Chicago White Sox fan who is suing the team because of an injury sustained while one of the lovely ladies of the Chevrolet Pride Crew shot free t-shirts into the crowd.
- Henry Abbott of TRUEHOOP discusses what would have happened had Michael Finley’s game-winning three (over the Kings) not counted.
- DOGS THAT CHASE CARS has pictures of the three worst-dressed golfers at Sunday’s Masters.
- SPORTSBYBROOKS brings us the story of Ashok Varadhan, the former team manager for the Duke Blue Devils who is now making millions at Goldman Sachs.
- In their regular “Waxing Off” feature, several DEADSPIN readers discuss why celebrity fans (like Matthew McConaughey) are so annoying.
- GOSSIPONTHIS has photos of Kim Kardashian checking out the derrier of one of the dancers at a recent Knicks game.
- ON205TH has photos of Jason Kidd’s ex-girlfriend (Hope Dworaczyk), wearing nothing but Dallas Mavericks body paint.
- Want to see the worst boxer in the world? SPORTSBYBROOKS brings us the video of North Carolina’s favorite son, Brian Sutherland, who has an awesome mullet/stache combo. (Be sure to watch through the knockout — it’s a classic.)
- INTENTIONAL FOUL has video of the top 7 dunks of the NCAA tournament. My favorite is Durrell Summers nasty dunk on Stanley Robinson in the MSU/UConn game.
- AZ FANS comments on James Harden expected decision to declare for the NBA Draft. Harden was unimpressive during the NCAA tournament, but had a great regular season. ESPN is reporting that Pitt’s DeJuan Blair is entering the draft as well. Both players should be solid pros.
- DEADSPIN has photos of Fox Sports West broadcaster, 50 year-old Bill MacDonald, as he snuggles with his 23 year-old girlfriend (who even MacDonald admits looks to be about 12) outside Angels Stadium.
- Rick Reilly appeared on Bill Simmons’ B.S. REPORT podcast this week. Want to hear a couple of writers pontificate about their different styles? This is the place.
- SPORTSBYBROOKS is furious about the New York Yankees latest scheme to separate Yankee fans from their money.
- SPORTSBYBROOKS has the details about Zach Randolph’s DUI early Monday morning. Why does a guy making $17 million per season ever have a reason to drink and drive?
- THE LOVE OF SPORTS describes in great detail why Tom Izzo’s Michigan State team is so important to the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit.
- DEADSPIN wonders if John Calipari’s daughters should get off of Facebook now that they’re members of the Kentucky royal family.
- NESW SPORTS has video of maybe the most uncomfortable four and a half minutes in the history of NBA pregame/halftime/postgame shows. Cheryl Miller was not happy with Scot Pollard’s tardiness to the set and she let him know about it.
- ON 205TH (?) lists 11 reasons why the Broncos had to get rid of “emo quarterback” Jay Cutler.
- SPORTSBYBROOKS has footage from the “most amazing golf hole on the planet.” It is pretty cool.
- THE SPORTZ ASSASSIN discusses the domino effect that happens when elite coaching jobs open up in college basketball.
- DEADSPIN has video of Dana White’s non-apology apology. Great job, Dana.
- DEADSPIN also unearthed video of Norm MacDonald’s monologue from the 1998 ESPY’s. I think it’s safe to say that he wouldn’t get away with some of his jokes now that ESPN is even more mainstream. (And the last joke is a doooooozy.)
- SPORTSBYBROOKS has photos of the Playboy bunny that Andrew Bynum was photographed carrying around on his shoulders and the third one is…outstanding. Laker fans should feel good about Bynum’s workout regimen — there’s no doubt that he’ll be back at 100% for a playoff run.
- YARDBARKER has video of Andrew Bynum hula hooping with a couple of playmates.
- Will Leitch over at DEADSPIN brings us his “Ten Humans of the Week” column, though I don’t agree with his take on Gus Johnson.
- LARRY BROWN SPORTS says that DeJuan Blair has a backup plan if professional basketball doesn’t work out.
- SPORTSBYBROOKS tells us that the Denver Nuggets are only going to have cheerleaders at the weekend games. Don’t worry, fellas, Bouncing Bridget is safe. She’s part of the Denver Nuggets Dancers — a completely different thing.
- AWFUL ANNOUNCING has the leaked Wonderlic scores from the NFL combine.
- Remember the Yankee Stadium proposal prank? Never heard of it? Well, check out that link first, and then check out this video of the prankee’s sweet, sweet retribution.
- SPORTSBYBROOKS explains how the Washington Capitals are “tapping” into their female fan base.