Robby Gordon is blowing gaskets over the derailing of the Dakar Rally. And he adds fuel to the fire by commenting that the African desert race is not as dangerous as driving through Los Angeles.

(R. Gordon [L] in a more sedate moment with Tony Stewart [R])
USA TODAY reports that Gordon had already spent $4.5 […]

THE SPORTING NEWS has been on life support for some time now, something we’re sure you’re unaware of, because you’re probably unaware that The Sporting News still exists. Paul Allen bought the mag a few years ago and tried to expand the brand. His company, Vulcan, failed miserably and eventually sold the whole shooting match […]

Great post today from RUMORS AND RANTS about Brady Quinn. They first remind us that the Cleveland Browns are set to extend head coach Romeo Crennel and will now likely re-sign restricted free agent quarterback Derek Anderson to a long term deal.

Now just what are you thinking if you’re Brady Quinn, who is parked firmly […]

As usual, Scott Wolf of the L.A. DAILY NEWS has the best perspective on USC football news. Wolf reports today that Pete Carroll “spoke to the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday about their vacant head-coaching position.“ This despite Carroll “denying any contact with the Falcons.”

Wolf also notes several sources saying that “Carroll spoke to the Falcons […]

We’ve generally found NFL.com pretty worthless from an editorial standpoint, since those churning out the content either work for the NFL or the individual teams. So the stories you’re likely to get are akin to something out of a high school student newspaper.

But we now stand corrected, considering this piece of provocative editorial content put […]

Bruce Springsteen has settled a lawsuit after galloping away from an offer to buy a horse for his daughter.

Jose Lambiet of the PALM BEACH POST reports that the rock legend paid $200,000 to Florida horseman Todd Minikus, after reneging on a deal to buy a steed for Bruce’s 15-year-old daughter, Jennifer.
Minikus took Springsteen to court […]

John L. Smith hopes he can say aloha to employment in Hawaii.

The DETROIT FREE PRESS slaps us with news that the former Michigan State and Louisville coach is interested in the Warriors job, which became available after June Jones jettisoned for SMU.
And Smith is selling himself for the Pacific position: “I think I could bring […]

THE BOSTON HERALD laughs at news of the local sports cable channel trying their hand at humor.

(Dice K’s yuking it up already)
“NESN Comedy All-Stars” is hoping hilarity will ensue for Boston fans this summer. The program will feature no-name local comedians doing sports-themed stand-up routines, taped in front of a live audience (tickets still available!), […]

Anyone who has been to downtown Little Rock, Ark. after dark knows how delightful and welcoming it can be. So it’s no wonder that Darren McFadden spent yesterday evening there, apparently singing his heart out at a place called “Ernie Biggs piano bar” (name soon to inspire Simpsons episode).

Unfortunately though, some of the folks in […]

BLOOMBERG reports that Tiger Woods is on course to earn $1 billion within the next few years.

(“I’M RICH, BITCH!”)
The golf pro made over $122 million in earnings and endorsements last year, $23 million more than he garnished in 2006. Tiger’s increase in funds was helped by new promo deals with Gatorade & Gillette, and the […]