World judo champion Yurisel Laborde disappeared in Miami after winning a gold in the Pan American Championships last week. The Cuban athlete left a note of explanation and took all her belongings with her. (We imagine that’s a short note: “Guess. Later!”)

(We suspect she can take care of herself)
She stood to be […]

The CHAMPIONS LEAGUE final between Chelsea and Manchester United is set for May 21 in Moscow. We don’t know who we feel more sorry for: the fine, upstanding citizens of Moscow or the British fans set to invade one of the world’s most corrupt, crime-ridden burgs.

(Did they commission Beijing for the logo?)
Our favorite development […]

Reid Cherner of USA TODAY’s GAME ON blog reminds us of grandstanding politician Dan Burton browbeating Brian McNamee during his show trial congressional appearance last February, saying that McNamee “lied and lied and lied and lied“:

Speaking of liars, think this news has a few folks on Capitol Hill relieved these days?

Dusty! on Barry Obama: “He is as consistent in his personality as any man I’ve ever met. This man is ‘what you see is what you get.’”

Much like managing the Reds out of the gate this season, Dusty! really nailed that one.

Barry Svrluga of the WASHINGTON POST reports today that Jim Lefebvre is the manager of China’s Olympic baseball team in Beijing this summer. And that Barry Larkin has also, already, played a prominent role in coaching up the Chinese squad.

But Larkin might be most excited about his role working with the Chinese national team, which […]

If you live in Los Angeles, you probably aren’t a big fan of Rick Monday. The current, insufferable Monday-Charley Steiner Dodger broadcast combo is the worst pairing since Star Jones‘ fake marriage.

But every April 25, we’re reminded of the greatest moment in Monday’s also-forgettable playing career (sorry Youppi!).

RANDBALL bounces over this fun little video of the big three presidential candidates speaking to that most coveted sector of the voting public - wrestling fans!

Hillary Rodham Clinton implores viewers that for tonight, just call her “Hill-Rod”. Meanwhile, in an amusing nod to former WWE star The Rock, fellow Democrat Obama asks special interest […]

THE BEST WHO vaults over rumors that Vladimir Putin has split with his 50-year-old wife and landed with a 24-year-old Olympic gymnast.

A Moscow newspaper dishes that the Russian president is reportedly leaving his long-time better half Ludmilla, and getting in rhythm with rhythmic dancer Alina Kabaeva.
However, the Russian rag learns that publishing Putin’s alleged affairs […]

Kevin Johnson is learning how dirty the world of politics can be. The former NBA star and Sacramento mayoral candidate spent his Thursday responding to old allegations of child molestation revealed by a mayoral opponent.

The SACRAMENTO BEE reports that local bounty hunter Leonard Padilla, who’s also looking to take charge of California’s capital, released a […]

Rush & Molloy of the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS report that a Friday ESPN podcast appearance by Barry Obama with Bill Simmons has been spiked by the Bristol suits.

(Maybe it was Barry’s Bling Bling?)
R & M also report that an earlier scheduled visit between Barry and Stu Scott was also scuttled.
With Obama’s “white” hoops background, […]