Greetings. This is a journey, into The Roundup. Wherein we actively comb the internet for what bloggers are saying about all the relevant happenings in the sporting world. And we’ll toss in the occasional entertainment nugget – like, say, Mischa Barton’s nipple playing peek-a-boo.

Let’s stop kidding ourselves right now. The praying mantis, on display here, is the frontrunner for photo of the year. If the Tour de France is your thing, then you absolutely must read about Floyd Landis, the only US hope. (New York Times Magazine)

A double whammy from Page Six: Adrien Brody cozies up next to boozehound former ice skater Oksana Baiul, and something about Derek Jeter and that chick from MTV. (New York Post)

Keith Davis, a safety with the Dallas Cowboys, was shot for the second time in three years early Sunday morning, taking a slug to the head, and one to the thigh. Amazingly, he’s in stable condition. (The Scores Report)

We would rather pay top dollar for upper deck seats to a Kansas City Royals game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays than be forced to watched the ESPYs, which aired last night. Here’s what happened. Just wondering: Anyone else think Kobe’s wife looks like Shannen Doherty? And how did Bruce Jenner land such a young piece of ass? (Polo Grounds)

Don’t look now but the Braves have won five in a row and … are still six games under .500. The sweep of the Padres has Hotlanta buzzing, as does Chipper’s impressive 14-game extra-base hit streak. (Tomahawk)

Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, still BFF. And Manchester United executives breathe a massive sigh of relief. (Mirror)

Jennie Finch is back. And damn if she doesn’t photograph well so soon after childbirth. (The Norman Transcript, All in a Day’s Work)

Our interest in the Cubs is zero, but we’re kind of obsessed with this blog. Today, we learn that El Duque is basically Paul Byrd. You can thank the New York hype machine. (Bleed Cubbie Blue)

While you were vomiting uncontrollably all weekend, courtesy of the red bull and vodka concoction, Kobe underwent minor surgery on his right knee, meaning no USA basketball team for him. (Forum Blue and Gold)

Heartwarming tale of a 14-year-old golfer who has overcome some insurmountable obstacles. (Los Angeles Times)

Who knew that Danica Patrick and George Shinn, an NBA owner, were cut from the same cloth? (Thunderlounge)

If you’re like us, and you are hopelessly infatuated with Mischa Barton, then you may have interest in her nipple slip. If you’re at work, and have to wait until you get home for this because it’s NSFW, think pepperoni. (Hollywood Tuna)

George Steinbrenner’s security team roughs up a couple of pesky, over-anxious tabloid reporters. And this after a victory! We’ll get to the sweep of the White Sox shortly. (New York Post)