• Ryan Parker is back with his latest song, an ode to sports blogs in the wake of the Will Leitch/Buzz Bissinger fiasco. We were happy to be mentioned.

• ODENIZED has his take on the Bruce Bowen - Chris Paul mini-melee from last night’s game (with video). Read more…

• THE 700 LEVEL has to hand it to Adrian Peterson, as Purple Jesus divinely demonstrates his powerful grip while exchanging pleasantries.

• THE SPORTING BLOG has a new look. MR. IRRELEVANT approves.

• EVERY DAY SHOULD BE SATURDAY is relieved that new Baylor coach Art Briles was able to reach his #1 spring practice goal - no one got injured.

• D.C. SPORTS BOG sneaks along news of a couple of Nats fans crashing the Opening Day festivities at the new ballpark.

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Bruce Bowen started his 500th consecutive NBA game last night, the longest current streak in the league. However, it appears he was given the night off anyway as the Hornets thumped the Spurs 100-75.

(Are those the Chinese characters for “NO, KITTY KITTY!”?)

Still, how does an underskilled gentleman like Mr. Bowen thrive so long in a starting role? No, not the elbows. No, not the jersey pulling and tripping. No, not the outsized reputation with referees. No, not the 40% three-point shooting combined with 60% from the line most years. Now you’re just being mean.

No, Bruce Bowen’s success comes from only one source: frozen chicken pot pies.

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