APPLES TO ORANGES

Bird weighs in on Kobe vs. LeBron

When recently asked if he had to choose one current NBA player to play with, Larry Legend responded that for winning purposes, it would be Kobe, but for having fun, he'd want to play with LeBron.

Via Hardcourt Mayhem  |  17 minutes ago
WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Ochocinco plans to go back to old name

The enigmatic wide receiver recently tweeted that he will be reverting back to the name of Chad Johnson as soon as July 4th. 

Via Sports-Kings  |  1 hour ago
BUFFY BLOCKED

Security put kibosh on Eli-Gellar greet

The two were both making an appearance on Monday's David Lettermen program, but Eli Manning's security team wouldn't allow Sarah Michelle Gellar to approach him backstage.

Via Outside the Boxscore  |  1 hour ago
STILL ON TOP

Poll: Vick still most disliked athlete

According to a poll conducted by Nielsen and E-Poll Market Research, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick remains the most disliked athlete in sports.

Via thepigskinreport.com  |  2 hours ago
ROAD TO GREATNESS

Warner: Eli not a Hall of Famer yet

Eli Manning has already won two Super Bowls, but according to Kurt Warner, that's not enough to put him in the Hall of Fame yet.

Via Pro Football Zone  |  9 hours ago
D'MEAT HOOK

Pirates working out Dmitri Young

Dmitri Young has been out of MLB since 2008 after battling diabetes and alcoholism. He's reportedly set to work out for the Pirates.

Via Pirates Prospects  |  9 hours ago
LOST TREASURE

Panthers playbook found at garage sale

A Carolina Panthers fan says he found a Super Bowl playbook and more team gear at a garage sale. He returned it to the team.

Via Rant Sports  |  11 hours ago
TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA

Kobe won't leave Lakers for rings

Kobe Bryant says he's not going to leave the Lakers at any point to go chase rings with another team. He's seeking to match MJ's 6.

Via Just Sports And Just Us  |  12 hours ago
DON'T GO THERE

Radio host fired for comments

A San Diego sports radio host was fired for his comments about a Mountain West TV analyst, whom he called a "sasquatch."

Via Lost Lettermen  |  12 hours ago
GREENER PASTURES

Ricky Williams retiring from NFL

Ricky Williams says he's retiring after playing 11 seasons in the NFL. He led the league in rushing in 2002 and reached one Pro Bowl.

Via The Slanch Report  |  13 hours ago
PATRIOT GAMES

Pats bring back Tiquan Underwood

After being released less than 24 hours before the Super Bowl, Tiquan Underwood is back in New Engalnd, signing a deal to play with the team in 2012. 

Via MyTeamRivals.com  |  14 hours ago
HEEL TURN

Torn Achilles' ends Billups' season

Not only is Chauncey Billups' season over after he tore his Achilles' on Monday, but some now think his career may be over as well. 

Via Jocks and Stiletto Jill  |  15 hours ago
MISSING THE POINT

Lakers GM has interest in Rondo?

When recently asked how he'd like to improve his club, Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak may have gotten just a tad too specific in his answer. 

Via Celtics Life  |  16 hours ago
FEARSOME FOURSOME

Golfer stabbed for playing through

If you ever find yourself golfing behind a slow foursome on a Texas golf course, I suggest exercising some patience before asking to play through. 

Via Dogs Chase Cars  |  17 hours ago
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Duke star's sister dates UNC player

Callie Rivers, sister of Austin and daughter of Doc, has placed herself in the middle of the Duke-UNC rivalry by dating Tar Heel guard Dexter Strickland. 

Via Lost Lettermen  |  20 hours ago
SMELL THE GLOVE

Yankees to release perfume line

Women who have always yearned to smell like the essence of Bucky Dent and Yogi Berra are in luck as the Bronx Bombers appear set to release their own custom perfume.

Via Hall of Very Good  |  21 hours ago
REASONABLE REACTION

Patriots irked by Gisele's comments

Mrs. Tom Brady's critical comments following the Pats' loss to the Giants were not looked upon favorably by some of Brady's teammates, as they were considered a violation of the "code of brotherhood."

Via Pro Football Zone  |  22 hours ago
SIN CITY WINS AGAIN

Vegas made $5M on Giants' SB win

Many in the gambling community believed that a Giants upset victory would mean that that the legal sports books in Vegas would take a loss on the big game. When all was said and done, they came out $5,064,470 in the clear.

Via Larry Brown Sports  |  23 hours ago
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