Roundup: Stephen Curry's Must-See Alley-Oop, Bill Simmons Was a Podcast Pioneer & Auburn vs. Florida State is Here

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Auburn vs. Florida State is tonight. The game opened Seminoles -9.5, dipped down to 8.5 and overnight has gone back up to 10.5 in some places. [Covers]

Interesting profile of powerful sports agent Jimmy Sexton. [SI]

I can’t imagine how tough it must be this morning to be a Cincinnati Bengals fan. [Enquirer]

Why are girls in Chicago losing interest in playing basketball? [Tribune]

San Diego State 61, Kansas 57. In Lawrence. That’s the first loss by the Jayhawks at home to a non-conference opponent since 2006. [KC Star]

I read this story and all I could think: This will make a great movie. Highly suggested read. [Times]

Sprinter Lauryn Williams makes the move from track & field to bobsled in an effort to get into the Olympics. [Post-Gazette]

“North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful uncle was stripped naked, thrown into a cage, and eaten alive by a pack of ravenous dogs.” [NBC News]

Jerryd Bayless has been traded from the Grizzlies to the Celtics for Courtney Lee. [ESPN]

Bill Simmons: Pioneer of podcasts. [Recode.net]

Well, everyone’s happy that Mario Williams and his ex-fiancee have settle their engagement ring dispute. [Chronicle]

“Colorado Rockies co-owner Charlie Monfort pleaded guilty to driving under the influence Friday and was sentenced to two years of supervised probation during which his alcohol use will be monitored.” [AP]

DeAnthony Thomas is leaving Oregon a year early to enter the NFL draft. [Go Ducks]

As someone who works from home, yes, I occasionally go long stretches without talking to anyone. [NYT]

Driving in the snow can be scary – especially if you’re going as fast at this fan at the 1:25 mark. [via Cartmaniak]

Stephen Curry tossed an off-the-backboard alley-oop to Andrew Bogut – in the halfcourt!

Drinking and spinning: Dumb things you did in your 20s.

Did you see Gerald Green’s two filthy dunks Saturday night for the Suns? This man can soar.