Nicole Scherzinger, who needs no introduction … a list of the 14 convicts pardoned by the President … carjacking suspect clubbed with frozen turkey … topping the most dangerous cities list is New Orleans; two Michigan cities in the top six … Spitzer’s hooker, according to another call girl, has a beautiful you-know-what … google is awesome, scary … lengthy but interesting: How the NYT covers the war

Claude Lemieux, who is 43, is attempting to make a comeback with the San Jose Sharks. (The Ticker)

The best part of this video is where Reggie Bush says that if he wasn’t in the NFL, he’d be some kind of “doctor.” (ESPN the Mag)

Man charged with Hunting While Intoxicated. (Buffalo News)

Great moments in sports advertising. (Joe Sports Fan)

It’s amazing what a few close (lucky?) wins will do for the bandwagon. (Indy Star)

Why are sports bloggers makings threats against sports writers? (Deadspin)

The day the Giants turned it around: A Brutal loss to Minnesota about a year ago. They’re 17-3 since that rout. (NY Daily News)

Shaq’s resurgence can be attributed partly to yoga. (Suns Dish via True Hoop)

Peter King, the Bucs, and stopping Adrian Peterson. (Joe Bucs Fan)

New York is a football town once again! (NY Sport Space)

Congrats to new college hoops HOF member Billy Packer. (KC Star)

ESPN focus group member tells all! (Awful Announcing)

Gregg Doyel still making friends and influencing people. (Moneyline Journal)

Neat coincidence: JMU is ranked No. 1 in I-AA, and former Dukes’ LB Akeem Jordan got his first start with the Eagles last weekend, registering a career-high nine tackles. (Courier Post)