Malone surprises Sloan, Stockton

A couple of things today: No. 1: Karl Malone missed the Hall of Fame induction ceremony of Jerry Sloan and John Stockton on Friday night, but according to ESPN, he flew in from his home in Ruston, La., to join them for Saturday night's invitation-only ring ceremony and dinner at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, Conn. Sloan and Stockton knew that Malone's stepfather has been on life support since suffering a stroke several days ago. They did not know Malone would show up for the final event of induction weekend. "... My family and I decided to get away from that [situation at home] for a few hours and come here and then go right back," Malone told ESPN. Malone and Stockton played for Sloan for 18 years with the Jazz. Because Malone played one season longer than Stockton and a player must be retired for five years before becoming eligible for the Hall of Fame, the Mailman will likely be inducted in 2010. "Stock left me messages all day a...