We say a solemn sayonara to Annika Sorenstam, who’ll soon be swinging off into the sunset at season’s end.

• During the heat of battle, LeBron politely asks his mom to sit down.

• Jonathan Papelbon plays like crap(s) at Detroit’s Comerica Park.

• This guy must have mistook the sand trap for a water hazard.

• Kelvin Sampson is a blameless, misunderstood creature.

• Plans punched up for a Woody Hayes statue have been knocked down.

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Monday night, LeBron James had a special belated Mother’s Day message for his dear ol’ mama standing courtside - SIT DOWN!

During the 2nd quarter of last night’s Game 4, the king Cavalier became entangled with Paul Pierce, and the Celtic offered his own holiday greeting by hugging LeBron and dragging him out of bounds.

Well, Paul should have watched where he going, as Gloria didn’t appreciate how he was harassing her little boy (with video after the jump):

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Northeast Ohio residents hoping to take advantage of Papa John’s 23-cent pizza offer as their evening meal better have Domino’s on standby.

The CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER serves up news that the pizza chain may run out of pies by dinnertime. Today’s 23-cent special was in response to Papa John’s sponsorship of LeBron James’ “Crybaby” shirts during the Cavs’ first-round series vs. the Wizards.

But those hoping to snack on a Sicilian Classic while watching tonight’s Game 2 against the Celtics better find alternate eating options:

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• Move over, Allie LaForce: WHEN KEGSTANDS GO WRONG serves up yet another collegiate challenger to someday succeed sideline siren Erin Andrews - Liberty University sports reporter Samantha Steele:

Better watch your back, Erin!

On second thought, we’ll watch it for you.

• DEADSPIN feels pretty, oh so pretty, as the WNBA gives their rookie class some fashion tips.

• Papa John’s wants to make up for their LeBron James “Crybaby” shirts by offering Clevelanders 23-cent pizzas. Unfortunately, the garlic sauce will now cost $11.99.

• Darren Rovell of CNBC knows Big Brown is in good hands, as the Kentucky Derby winner is insured for $50 million.

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• 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…

• WITH LEATHER finds Chelsea trading the pitch for porn stars, as the English soccer team parties with Jenna Jameson.

• BABES LOVE BASEBALL apply their Voodoo Sabermetrics to Nationals center fielder Lastings Milledge.

• Michael David Smith of AOL FANHOUSE wonders why the mainstream media is virtually ignoring Karl Malone’s possible statutory rape allegations.

• DEADSPIN wants to know if you approve of John Salley’s media work.

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