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MLB
Giambi's thong is what nightmares are made of
Jason Giambi has a gold lamé tiger-striped thong that he wears under his uniform whenever he’s desperate to get out of a slump. Giambi's hitting .181 so far this season, so one has to think he's at least considering stockings or possibly pasties. (Conde Nast Portfolio)
Wagner testy in Mets clubhouse
The Mets’ struggles appear to be making Billy Wagner a little grumpy. While getting interviewed after Thursday’s loss, he looked at Carlos Delgado’s locker and “blurted”: “Someone tell me why the (expletive) you’re talking to the closer. I didn’t even play. They’re over there, not being interviewed. … I got it. They’re gone. (Expletive) shocker.” (NY Daily News)
Astros not ruling out re-signing Clemens
Drayton McLane, the chairman and chief executive of the Astros, says the team hasn’t ruled out re-signing the star if he manages to put his legal troubles behind. It’s unlikely that will happen anytime soon, and McLane is likely trying to keep the relationship on good terms, since Clemens has a personal services contract with the team. (mlb.com)
NBA
Suns to interview Rockets' Turner
The Phoenix Suns are expected to interview Rockets assistant Elston Turner for their vacant head-coaching job next week. Suns GM Steve Kerr met Pistons assistant Terry Porter on Thursday, and is scheduled to meet with Mark Jackson today. (Houston Chronicle)
Bulls waiting for playoffs to end
Chicago is also expanding its coaching search, and now plans on talking to a plethora of assistant coaches who are still in the playoffs, including: Utah’s Tyrone Corbin, the Lakers’ Brian Shaw, Boston’s Tom Thibodeau and Detroit’s Michael Curry. The Bulls are expected to interview Avery Johnson, and have already met with Mark Jackson. (The Daily Herald)
Artest to stick around in Sacramento
Ron Artest has the ability to opt out of his contract if he so desires, but it seems like he’s planning to stay with the Kings. Artest wrote an email to the Sacramento Bee saying, "My agent (Mark Stevens) is on a business trip. We have not talked about opting out at all.” (Sacramento Bee)
Mutombo could be coming back for more!
Dikembe Mutombo, the oldest player in the NBA, could be coming back for one more season. He’ll turn 42-years-old next month, and his return could inspire a fresh round of impersonations from his teammates. (Houston Chronicle)
NFL
Where in the world is Ricky?
Ricky Williams says that he wants to play two more seasons in the NFL and then “explore the world.” It sounds like a decent premise for the third Harold and Kumar movie. (Miami Herald)
The tender side of Ray Lewis
Just because Ray Lewis once faced murder charges for stabbing someone to death doesn’t mean he’s not sensitive. Lewis admitted to crying when his little brother Keon Lattimore called him to say he’d signed with the Cowboys. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Looking for a place in Kentucky?
If you were looking for a place in Kentucky that’s pre-wired for a house arrest system, you might be in luck. Former Bengal Chris Henry’s place in Kentucky is for sale. The bank has foreclosed on it and is offering it in an auction. (ProFootballTalk.com)
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