* First ever MMA Streaker invades the cage. The phenomena that somehow became highly popular in other sports, shows its first signs in Mixed Martial Arts. An avid MMA fan decided to invade the cage naked, causing confusion and amusement alike from the fighters and the referee. [Lowkick]
* In “Exemplary Gesture,” Oguchi Onyewu Adds Free Year to His AC Milan Contract. Just remember, when you’re throwing things at the people on your TV who have spent the last seven hours trying to divine where LeBron James will earn his next nine-figure payday, that Oguchi Onyewu forfeited a year’s salary to get better at his game and compete with and against some of the best players in the world. [The Sporting Blog]
* ‘Albert Pujols’ angrily attacks a TV reporter in St. Louis. However, ‘Albert Pujols’ the Real, Live Cardinal, who lives in a Missouri bird sanctuary, has a little different view of public relations. Watch below as he attempts to take a chunk out of the thumb of a television reporter. The fun really starts around the 1:40 mark but stops just short of Tony the Turkey joining in on the beating with his fungo bat. [Big League Stew]
* 51% Of Englishmen Would Pass On Nailing Cheryl Cole If It Meant Winning World Cup. Granted, the last time England won the World Cup was 1966, and we all know how soccer crazy they are over their in Merry Old England, but seriously? Believe me, I would love to see the Vikings win a Super Bowl, but at what cost? At what cost? We are talking about Cheryl-freaking-Cole here. Look at her! [Sportress of Blogitude]
* Favoritism In The NBA Final Four 2010. Playing out these playoffs in the ideal rooting way, Phoenix would take out Boston in the finals, Steve Nash would win the MVP, and maybe Amar’e would re-up with Phoenix in the off-season for at least the next three years. These guys play well together, and they’re about as deserving of a group as it gets. [Tremendous Upside Potential]
* The Padres Begin Their Inevitable Collapse. I’m holding out hope (completely in vain) that they’ll get their crap together and start actually hitting the dang baseball. I’ve been hoping that for several years now and have been disappointed thus far. Ah the life of a Padres fan. [Rumors & Rants]
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