• ON THE BASELINE serves up word that Maria Sharapova’s promise of a new tennis facility may have been the victim of a Vietnamese joke.

• ESPN’s HASHMARKS knows of one NFL combine combatant not afraid to get his Kenny Chesney on.

• PRO FOOTBALL TALK hikes over word that the Saints have made an offer to Zach Thomas.

• JOE SPORTS FAN needs a friend, as Kelvin Sampson is pretty unpopular with Facebook users.

• Tom Hoffarth of the L.A. DAILY NEWS congratulates Mr. Rebecca De Mornay for being voted L.A.’s best sports personality.

• The DAILY BREEZE orders it to go, as USC-favored hot spot Papadakis Taverna may soon be closing.

• Speaking of keeping quiet, THE SPORTS POINT is not amused with Chris Berman ruining the Greatest Highlights.

• And speaking of memorable sports moments, don’t forget today’s the 28th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice.

• DC SPORTS BOG spots one Virginia Tech player who’s a star in on his own mind.

• Chinese officials warn their swearing soccer fans to shut up.

• Whooooo! THE SPORTS HERNIA previews Ric Flair’s WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

• WAITING FOR NEXT YEAR doesn’t delay in giving their concerns about Ben Wallace coming to Cleveland.