The Roundup: Jay Mariotti Will Stand Trial, South Carolina Wins the College World Series & Chris Bosh's Bachelor Party
By Jason McIntyre
Jay Mariotti to stand trial on stalking and assault charges. [LA Times]
“The average daily calorie intake in the US has increased by almost a third in 30 years, reaching 2,374 kilocalories. The influence of bigger portion sizes and excessive snacking outweighs the shift towards high-calorie foods, say experts.” [BBC]
South Carolina defeats Florida, repeats as College World Series champs. [The State]
Chris Bosh had his bachelor party in Vegas, but LeBron and Wade weren’t there. [Page 6]
Prince Fielder is going to get more money than Jose Reyes? [SI]
Still think Nene is leaving the Nuggets. [Post]
High school football player stabbed to death, just hours after graduation, following a scuffle over “missing fragrances.” [NYDN]
Is it worse for a child to see pornography or graphic violence? [Slate]
The Timberwolves interviewed Quin Snyder for its soon-to-be-vacant head coaching position. He’s never been an NBA head coach, and the T-Wolves will be among the youngest teams in the league next year. [Pioneer Press]
The medical examiner has said that Tennessee/Alabama lineman Aaron Douglass died from “multiple drug toxicity.” Those multiple drugs: methadone, diazepam and carisoprodol. [AL.com]
The 3rd overall pick of the 2009 MLB draft has been suspended 50 games (but he’ll only serve 25) after testing positive for a banned substance for the second time. [Union Trib]
Abbey Clancy is in Esquire this month. She’s a WAG. [Metro]
Why wouldn’t you raise your son to be a nerd? [CNN]
Former Broncos’ 1st-round pick Knowshon Moreno might only be a 3rd down back? Not surprised. [Denver Post]
The best scene from the Transformers trilogy?