One final fond farewell to Will Leitch, and a hearty welcome to A.J. Daulerio.

• Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce shows up on Jimmy Kimmel’s show in style - by coming on stage while riding in a wheelchair.

• Justin Gimelstob, tell us how you really feel about Anna Kournikova.

• Darrell Arthur did a lot of traveling Thursday night without ever leaving Madison Square Garden.

• The inspiration for Alla Kudryavtseva’s big upset over Maria Sharapova: “I don’t like her outfit.”

• Are the Cubs looking to get the “L” (flag) out of Wrigley Field?

• Meet Ron Zook, Illinois football coach & reality TV star.

• Larry Holmes is spotted at a Circuit City opening in Naples, FL.

• Indiana AD Rick Greenspan will span for greener pastures elsewhere.

• A round table discussion on the latest in ping pong accessories.

• Why do white boys get to run all the papers’ sports departments?