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11. La Russa falls asleep at the wheel, charged with DUI.

I couldn’t find the mug shot, so I went with this lovely pic instead. Just as incriminating.

10. Ron Guenther not disciplined by UI for sideline actions.

Apparently, the AD was pounding on tables, yelling at Bruce Weber and calling Warren Carter an idiot during the Virginia Tech game. Guenther could not be reached for comment because he was attending a special seminar by Mark Cuban.

9. Spring Training heats up.

Ahh, the smell of new leather, pine tar, freshly mowed grass and Ben Gay baths with Kerry Wood and Mark Prior. Baseball is here!

8. Duke bounced in first round.

Glorious.

7. Candace Parker to go pro?

If the Bulls get a lottery pick from the Knicks, look for them to pass on Durrant and snag this local product. But seriously, Parker could make people interested in the WNBA in the same way Jennie Finch has created a market for softball. Check back in three years.

6. Steve Alford leaves the Big Ten for New Mexico.

Too nice of a guy to be an Iowa coach. He’ll be staying in Bobby Knights’ retirement home for the time being.

5. Calvin Johnson impresses at combines.

Not only is this guy an all-around top talent, but he’s a class act as well. Think TO body, Moss’ speed and Ricky Proehl’s humility. Should be everybody’s number one.

4. Mavericks keep on rolling.

Dirk has his squad on pace to clash with Duncan’s Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. Hasn’t this story been written already?

3. Trading Spaces

Thomas Jones to Jets for pick, Matthew Schaub to Texans for picks, Adam Archuletta to Bears for pick. More picking then a kindergarten in cold weather.

2. Mike Modano reaches 500 goals, No. 1 American goal scorer of all time.

I’ll give you props, Mike, even though Nashville stiffed you in the ceremony.

1. MARCH IS MADNESS

Sweet 16 comes with a few surprises, but the biggest one might be that Kansas hasn’t choked yet. I guess my Bill Self voodoo dolls isn’t working this year.

Out of conference results

• LSU women’s coach scandal
• A-Rod, NY hug … the kind where you stick your butt out and roll your eyes.
• NIT FEVER!

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