1. Measuring them by height
Early speculation on Jerry Krause’s successor includes John Paxson and B.J. Armstrong. Like Bill Cartwright would really want to report to one of those runts.
2. Draft dodgers
While the full NHL Draft will be determined after the Stanley Cup, the first 14 positions are set and, yes, the Blackhawks have No. 14.
3. Catch-phrase infringement
UConn’s Maria Conlon on teammate Diana Taurasi: “She’s really one of those players you can’t stop, you can only hope to contain.” Maria, Dan Patrick’s attorney is on the line, he’d like a word with you.
4. That can’t be true
Houston’s Eddie Griffin was released from jail Monday after posting $500 bond stemming from a charge of marijuana possession. We hear the Trail Blazers are talking trade.
5. Second verse, same as the first
Florida St. receiver Talman Gardner was charged Monday with marijuana possession and having a concealed loaded handgun. We hear the Trail Blazers like him in the draft. Ugh.
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6. Trendy
While Sammy Sosa’s 500th home-run ball is headed for the open market, his bat is headed for Cooperstown. Sosa could join the ball after this season and the bat after he retires.