This is the place to go for NFL Week 1 previews.  It has all the spreads and information you need for each game this coming weekend. [Midwest Sports Fans]
Luol Deng will be ready for the preseason.  Oh and he likes rap and eats Egyptian food.  It’s all in his interview with CNN. [By The Horns]
Oh [...]

A great combination of two of the funniest, yet stupidest things on the planet: Shaq and professional wrestling. Enjoy:

This post is dedicated to Weiny and the return of 40s on a pole Raw.
h/t: BDL

Remembering Air McNair from his college days.  [Paneech]
Did anyone read that Phil Rogers piece the other day about how Zambrano should be waived?  Yeah he’s an idiot, and here are the stats to prove big Z is one of the best pitchers in baseball over the past few years. [Wrigleyville23]
Apparently the Bulls are looking into [...]

Well that was an interesting draft.  A lot of big moves happened leading up to the draft and there were some minor trades during the draft.  Some guys slipped and some guys jumped, but for the most part there weren’t too many surprises once the draft began.
The Bulls:
With the 16th and 26th pick, I was [...]

Whoa!  Shaq to Cleveland could change the face of the East, or not.  It will still be fun.  Here’s a good look at all the roles that will have to be shifted on the Cavs for this trade to work out in Cleveland. [BDL]
Hilarious fake tweets from athlete’s twitter accounts. [Luol's Dong]
Jeff Jordan, MJ’s son, [...]

Shaq flirts with a box of donuts.  Don’t break the diet! [BDL]
The Hawks choked last night, but since they got the split in Vancouver they can hold serve by winning Game 4, so no worries. [Sun-Times]
Would you like to name the Cubs Class A Chiefs ballpark for a day?  It won’t cost you much. [Pantagraph]
Remember [...]

I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT THE GAME LAST NIGHT.  Thanks. [Tribune]
Bill Simmons wrote a great column on why the Bulls-Celtics series is exciting and fun to watch. It’s a must-read.  [ESPN]
Just when I’m close to being convinced that Quentin is the real deal, he goes and hurts himself again. [HardBall]
Steve Nash directed another movie.  [...]

Hilarious fake story about Orton being offended by Bears interest in Cutler. [Blog Down]
Ohio State’s Mullens is making the jump to the NBA.  Don’t worry, white Big Ten centers don’t usually pan out in the big league. [Sun Times]
Are the Bears interested in Vick?  Nope, just the Trib trying to drum up some fake news [...]

I hope everyone is having a wonderful St. Patty’s day.  Remember, the more you drink, the more you honor the great St. Patrick.  In order to celebrate this great day, here is a list of Irish athletes through the years courtesy of Hugging Harold Reynolds:

Xavier McDaniel
Jermaine O’Neal
Patrick Crayton
Troy O’Leary
Patrick Ewing
Darren McFadden
Antonio McDyess
Shaquille O’Neal
Randall McDaniel
Steve McNair
Patrick [...]

I hate Penn State, but at least Illinois didn’t score 33 this time. [Tribune]
Did you see that picture of Barack Obama having a beer at the Bulls-Wizards game?  I never get beer in a glass at NBA games, but then again, I’m not the President. [Give Me The Rock]
Seattle is in for a surprise if [...]

Puck Daddy has the list of 30 NHL players that could be changing teams at the deadline.  No Blackhawks on the list, but there are a few guys that could end up in the Windy City.  [Puck Daddy]
The Broncos tried to trade Jay Cutler to the Lions this weekend.  Cutler is obviously pissed, but it’s [...]