Good reads:

 

Is the University of Cincinnati serious?

The much(fairly)-maligned Dan Shaughnessy wrote a good Keith Foulke column.

The Globe wrote a good story about Ala'a Hikmat and the Iraqi Olympic delegation.

I'm sick of the Jeopardy Guy.

 
Dan LeBetard said Miami's Antrel Rolle might not be at fault.

Elsewhere Andy Katz has his summer top 50 college hoop teams. I actually agree with his No. 1.

Randy Johnson to the Rangers? Kevin Blackistone thinks its possible, but it sounds like wishful thinking.

 
Finally
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