• Robert Redford has signed on to portray Dodgers GM Branch Rickey in ESPN’s upcoming Jackie Robinson flick.

• Annoying analyst Billy Packer is finally sent packing by CBS.

• LeBron James’ little “Vogue” cover controversy with Giselle Bundchen didn’t translate into many newsstand sales.

• Nude climbers really know how to get their rocks off.

• A-Rod’s marriage quickly crumbling? Scott Boras to the rescue!

• Ryan Braun wants his agent to pitch at him for the Home Run Derby.

• Athletes needn’t worry about pre-game activities in bed affecting their on-field performance.

• Everyone’s happy about Dara Torres’ feel-good Olympic story - everyone, that is, except her ex-husband.

• The Army-Navy Game could be coming to a stadium near you, courtesy of [insert corporate entity here].

• Tim Donaghy had a lot to talk about with fellow ref Steve Foster during the 2006-07 season. Why else would he have called in 134 times?