At only 24 yrs old, Lebron James has already accomplished more than some basketball players could hope for in a lifetime.  NBA Finals appearance – check, best record in the NBA – check, USA gold medal – check, etc.  On Monday, Lebron added to his already impressive basketball legacy by winning the 2008-2009 NBA MVP Award, given to the league’s most valuable player.
James has been the favorite to win the MVP since March, despite strong efforts from Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant  (2007-08 NBA MVP) and Dwyane Wade.  Those four players …

Baseball News from L.A. Times
Manny Ramirez and Andre Ethier homer and Dodgers improve to 11-0 at Chavez Ravine with easy win over Diamondbacks.  What part of this wasn’t expected?   Continue reading on L.A. Times

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Summit Structures, the company that built the Dallas Cowboys‘ indoor practice facility, says the roof that collapsed over the weekend had been replaced last year.   Continue reading on NFL.com

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They sweep the Padres and set a franchise record by starting 10-0 at Dodger Stadium. Outfielder Manny Ramirez sang to himself and juggled a couple of baseballs as he walked out of the Dodgers‘ clubhouse, his spirits visibly lifted by what transpired on the field Sunday.   Continue reading on L.A. Times

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WILMINGTON, Mass. – The Boston Bruins are staying out of the penalty box and shutting down the rare power plays they have given up in the playoffs. The Bruins’ penalty killers improved to a perfect 9-for-9, killing off the only power play… Continue reading this story on NHL.com

The good news… Arizona Cardinals standouts Anquan Boldin and Darnell Dockett showed up for minicamp on Friday.
The bad news… both players are standing firm so far on their demands for new contracts.  Showing up for Cardinals’ minicamp is certainly a gracious step on the player’s behalf – they could have just stayed home.
Wide receiver Anquan Boldin and defensive tackle Darnell Dockett showed up for the Arizona Cardinals‘ minicamp Friday, but both players begged out of workouts because they claimed they were injured.   Continue reading on NFL.com
So Arizona has two excellent …