This pro hoops season, more than anything else, has revolved around Kobe Bryant and LeBron James's nuclear war to prove which of these two men is the greatest basketball player in the solar system.

Here we have VTech's Jeff Allen, expressing himself the only way he knows how on Valentine's Day. Jeff led his team in rebounds, and birds flipped last night.

Sorry, Bud Selig: "If you did that, you'd have to go back and change all kinds of records, and the [home run] record was very important to me," Aaron said. "It's probably the most hallowed record out there, as far as I'm concerned, but it's now in the hands of somebody else. It belongs to Barry. No matter how we look…

If THE_REAL_SHAQ isn't somehow involved in the investigation, I'll be devastated: "Whoa!! They just came to my room and said our truck was broken into and someone stole my time trial bike! Wtf?!? APB out to the twitterati...they also stole 3 others. crazy!!...A pic of the stolen tt bike. There is only one like it in…

Here today, gone tomorrow: "There are strong indications that the Suns will have a new head coach leading them at Monday's scheduled afternoon practice. Although no final decision has been made, the apparent plan is for Suns management to fire Terry Porter - who in his first season has led the Suns to a 28-23 record…

So, here's what happens when you try to make your wife happy by watching something other than sports. Needless to say, it's NSFW.

I mean, sure, he can beat the best in the NBA. But could he take on this white high school kid, who's about the same height as the Knick guard?

And what a derby it is: "That Ken Griffey Jr.-to-Seattle reunion isn't a foregone conclusion just yet. Two baseball sources told ESPN.com early Saturday that the Atlanta Braves are making a late play for Griffey and have begun discussing money with his agent. 'We have interest in several available outfielders,…

His name is Julian Jones, a 27-year old babysitter to pro athletes: "Using a combination of street smarts, tips from veteran superstars like Shaquille O'Neal and ancient Chinese military tactics gleaned from reading Sun Tzu's 'Art of War,' Mr. Jones has become so adept at protecting his charges from ugly situations…

For the first time since he was but one of the NBA's up-and-comers, Allen Iverson's dome is sans cornrows.

By, at last, deigning to compete in what was once All-Star Weekend's signature event.

So, that's what Kevin Durant received for his troubles yesterday. Yes, it's a miniature horse inside a hastily-assembled plastic box. You got a problem with that?

Of late, it sure has been interesting to observe how the "Worldwide Leader" dresses its on-air female talent.

To watch tonight while formulating your next vengeful ploy ...

• New Orleans vs Detroit: You know what was "a Brees", Detroit Free Press headline writers? The Saints' beatdown of your winless Lions. Drew has thrown for two touchdowns, and well over 300 yards.

Brains and beauty, Joe Pa's ancient self, and the stench of Millen.

Updates on all of the early games, including a shootout between the Dolphins and Chiefs.

Not sure if you've heard, but the summer of 2010 is a rather important one in the NBA.

• 1:00 - NFL: Cincinnati vs Cleveland [FOX]
• 1:00 - NFL: New Orleans vs Detroit [FOX]
• 1:00 - NFL: Miami vs Kansas City [CBS]
• 1:00 - NFL: Arizona vs New England [FOX]
• 1:00 - NFL: San Fransisco vs St Louis [FOX]
• 1:00 - NFL: Pittsburgh vs Tennesse [CBS]
• 1:00 - NFL: San Diego vs Tampa Bay [CBS]
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