Charlize was narrowly the pick over everyone’s favorite former tennis pin-up, Miss Kournikova … you gotta listen to this Chris Rock tape where he speaks to a private investigator about dealing with a woman who claims he raped her (she later dropped the suit): “I know the night we went to the Ivy she had on white pants. I only noticed cause my wife’s real classy and subdued and I’m out with a girl with big tits and white pants. It’s just, I know people were like, ‘heeey’.” … the return of 90210? … what would you do if the internet slowed down, which it might? … no staring at the cheerleaders … if you’re not tired of nuggets from the days and nights of Erin Andrews … Jesse the Body Ventura debates his political future …

Geno Auriemma is livid with ESPN and Shelley Smith, and thinks that the WWL ran with the violation story “so [they] can get boffo ratings.” (Hartford Courant)

Chris Duhon is contrite for missing a shootaround and his comments that followed. (Chicago Tribune)

Jeremy Schaap on Bob Knight’s debut: “He has a long way to go before he’s as good as Digger Phelps. And I mean that 100 percent.€ (NYT)

Five Cuban soccer players are seeking asylum in the US – and spots on MLS rosters. (Miami Herald)

Comparing NFL players to soda, but we’re disappointed that Sunkist is connected to Ray Lewis. (Riding the Bird)

Ray Ray will not go away: Sources in the Clemson program say, “It’s like he wasn’t even part of the team.” (ESPN.com)

There’s video footage of the fake Nicholas Cage glad-handing everyone in the Real Madrid press box. (The Offside)

Kind of makes you wonder how many other 18-years are doing what this kid did. (Yahoo)

We’ll have an NCAA hoops post shortly, but the Gators are NIT bound after getting hammered by Alabama. (The Play is Under Review)

Agreed – Arizona botched its coaching situation. (CBS Sports)