TV WEEK reports today that Speed TV is planning “to air 10 one-hour episodes of ‘Wrecked … focuses on a sometimes risky life at a family-owned tow truck company in Chicago.”

Robert Ecker, VP of programming for Speed: “We have discovered over the course of time that while there are race fans, there are also people that have a love affair with the automobiles but are not necessarily interested in racing.”

Sadly though, it seems the Chicago-based show missed out on a major opportunity by starting the show now. Read more…

By now, most people know of Scott Spiezio’s arrest for DUI, assault and property damage from his escapades of December 30th, and his subsequent release from the Cardinals.

But we might not have, if not for a few adroit police officers who saw through Spezio’s diabolical plan of hiding in the closet when the cops arrived, as was detailed by the ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH.

“After allegedly wrecking his car and beating up a friend, Scott Spiezio is believed to have hidden in a closet as his wife told police he was asleep in bed with pneumonia, according to court documents.

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Who knew Bill Belichick would have such a gay ol’ time in Beantown?

• Things to do in Denver when you’re dead-set about getting some hookers & blow:

• Going Washington Post-al: Tony Kornheiser & Michael Wilbon are cheesed at DC SPORTS BOG’s Dan Steinberg.

• Keeping abreast of Jessica Canseco’s topless sunbathing habits.

• Tony La Russa knew about Scott Spiezio’s speeding & spewing since early January, yet did nothing about it.

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Today Scott Spiezio was, thankfully, released by the Cardinals. For driving drunk, leaving the scene of an accident, throwing up at a friend’s house and then attacking that friend, Spiezio was paid a $2.4M buyout by the ballclub in a contract buyout schweet!.

More interesting is that Tony La Russa today said he knew about Spiezio’s “traffic accident” as early as January and that the Cardinals made absolutely no effort to investigate the severity of the situation.

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Someone better spread out some tarp for Scott Spiezio’s new jail cell.

• Jon Stewart, comedic television star & collegiate soccer stud:

• Cubs owner Sam Zell chews on selling naming rights to Wrigley Field.

• The Atlantic City Surf is willing to take a big gamble on Cecil Fielder.

• Tim Tebow is voting for none of the above.

• Billy Wagner gets mad at Michigan players giving it the ol’ college try.

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Scott Spiezio couldn’t hold his liquor - or anything else down - during a wild night last December. And now the Cardinals player will soon be held behind bars.

MLB.com reports that a $10,000 warrant has been issued by the Orange County (CA) D.A.’s office for the arrest of Spiezio. He faces charges of drunk driving & assault - all because someone didn’t appreciate Spiezio spewing all over his apartment. Read more…