12:30 PM In an upcoming interview with Sporting News, Ron Artest explains how he dealt with having to play for the Bulls early in his career: "I used to drink Hennessy...at halftime. I (kept it) in my locker. I'd just walk to the liquor store (near the stadium) and get it."

12:15 PM UNC hoops fans looking for tix better not ask Roy Williams: "There with six people that asked me for tickets, and I said no to six different people because they didn't come to watch Valpo or Gardner-Webb, so I wasn't going to give their butts tickets to come and watch a big game."

12:00 PM Snoop Dogg will soon be voicing your GPS. Now you can follow directions to Dodger Stadium in style, fo' shizzle.

11:45 AM The first step in World Cup seeding has begun, with the teams being divided into four drawing pots. Sorry, Ireland, but you won't be potted. But at least Charlize Theron still loves you.