SPORTAPHILE reports confirmation that 50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather recently had a slap fight street brawl during a celebrity basketball game held by Mayweather. (”I’m beatin’ your #*%#$ for the children, Fitty.”)

(The cheeky young boys in better times)

Apparently, someone reneged on a prop bet (first to immolate their career with ridiculous choices?) and these two fine young men debated in the traditional format for a hardcore rapper and a boxing champion: Oxford rules.
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A nice pair of new kicks can make anyone — man or woman — feel good about their day. Nine pairs of new shoes that cost a total of $4,600? Well, I can’t say that should make you feel nine times as good. It would, however, help you remember the words to “Waterfalls,” apparently.

Yes, the LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL reports that Rozonda Thomas (better known as “Chilli” from TLC, and not to be confused with the crazy and now deceased member of the group who burned down Andre Rison’s House, though ironically that was also about shoes) went on a shoe-buying spree with Floyd Mayweather Jr. to the tune of $4,600. Read more…

• LARRY BROWN SPORTS uncovers the secret to Floyd Mayweather’s Saturday success over Ricky Hatton - Junior Danced to the ring with Stars Mark Cuban, Wayne Newton & Helio Castroneves:

• Speaking of the fight, Mr. Flip of the BALTIMORE SUN wasn’t thrilled with the Cockney crowd’s reaction to the Star-Spangled Banner. He suggests the next time a British boxer comes to Vegas, start the proceedings with this melody.• The BBC learns how modern the Beijing Olympics are, as seats are being scalped online.

• Oh, behave! AOL FANHOUSE thinks it’s groovy that given the choice, St. Louis Blues winger Brad Boyes would prefer to shag Elizabeth Hurley:

• Darren Rovell of CNBC wonders why Brett Favre isn’t being used so much to sell, sell, sell.• 100% INJURY RATE tosses out the red cards for this in-game soccer riot in Serbia.

• EVERY DAY SHOULD BE SATURDAY thanks God that Tim Tebow won the Heisman, ensuring the Florida QB with many years of mediocrity to come:

• MR. IRRELEVANT highlights a tribute video of their new favorite drink-slash-Redskins QB Tom Collins.• THE ANGRY T wants their money back, as they go through the best and worst sports ticket deals.

• The KALAMAZOO GAZETTE rolls out the red carpet for Derek Jeter, as the Yankees star will soon be in town for his induction into his high school’s hall of fame:

• YOU BEEN BLINDED pulls no punches that Mike Tyson wants Ricky Hatton to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr.• EVIL BEET GOSSIP hits the jackpot, as LeBron James tops the list of Forbes’ 20 Richest Stars Under 25.

• 100% INJURY RATE gets W-I-L-D with Steve Kerr and the rest of the ‘88 Arizona ‘Cats:

• Sad blog news - BIG TEN TAILGATE is being shut down by the conference suits from Chicago.• No close shave here: The WASHINGTON POST trims up news that the Wizards’ DeShawn Stevenson and the Cavs’ Drew Gooden are in the middle of a beard-growing contest.

• L’Chaim! JEN’S FREE THROWS tosses up some happy Hanukkah wishes from chosen NBA stars:

• FANBLOGS wants some bang for their buck, as Minnesota had the most expensive football wins - or win - this season.• WRIGLEYVILLE 23 discovers how Miguel Cabrera learned about his trade to Detroit: Ozzie Guillen’s wife told him.

ROBIN LEACHES ON TO SAC KINGS OWNER’S HOUSE PARTY: Just when you thought you were safe from champagne wishes and caviar dreams, Robin Leach is back with a vengance. And he’s schmoozing aloofly with the Maloofs:

Robin recently landed at the housewarming party of Gavin Maloof, co-owner of the Sacramento Kings and the Palms Casino. The celebration of Gavin’s new Vegas digs had everything - Playboy bunnies, rap stars, and an A-list of celebrity athletes, all with photos to prove it!There was Barry Bonds looking for the juice bar, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. hiding out from Barack Obama. Cowboy buds Terrell Owens and Tony Romo were trying to hook up on passes, and Ron Artest was being his usual polite self.

We also thought Steelers kicker Jeff Reed had made an appearance, but turns out it was only Larry Rudolph, the ex-manager of Britney Spears.And even the Kings Dance Team was there, shaking and shimmying their money makers while in splendid silver.

If you were there, feel free to drop a congratulatory note on their