• MR. IRRELEVANT inks up news of Michael Beasley representin’ D.C. by sporting a brand new Washington Nationals tattoo.

• DEADSPIN can’t decide what to watch on August 28 - Barack Obama’s convention speech, or Wake Forest @ Baylor.

• HOME RUN DERBY discovers that this season has been so bad for Barry Zito that his Fathead poster is on sale for 80% off the original retail price.

• STANLEY CUP JOURNAL has the highlights of the fun Fourth of July weekend the NHL trophy spent in southern California.

• The DETROIT FREE PRESS proudly reports that Tigers 2nd baseman Placido Polanco will become a U.S. citizen in a special pre-game ceremony at Comerica Park tonight.

• SPORTS BARON AT SOCIAL BARON plops down a photo of a strange motivational marathon sign.

• Say what you will about Nick Saban, but the DEMOPOLIS (AL) TIMES learns that the Crimson Tide coach is kind enough to send a wheelchair-bound boy an autographed football.

• LARRY BROWN SPORTS believes the Rich Harden trade is a win-win for both the Cubs and the A’s.