Here at the TBL bureau in St. Louis, we're having severe storms.  Lots of rain, wind and all around crappy weather.  It unfortunately means that I've been losing my Internet connection periodically, so if there is a gap between various posts throughout the day, you'll know why.

Who would you rather have in a cave, Wilma or Betty?  Send your emails to patrick@joesportsfan.com

Oscar De La Hoya is still battling his lingerie princess — and it's still really weird.  [New York Times]

The Reds have Jay Bruce which makes them better than you.  [Grand National Championships]

You can buy Mark Cuban's high school yearbook if you're into that sort of thing.  [MondesisHouse]

Minor league hockey team trashes lodge, Ogie Oglethorpe is referenced.  [Gheoge: The Blog]

The Panthers might go after recently released Alge Crumpler.  [Charlotte Observer]

Matt Walsh will give up Spygate tapes assuming he has full protection.  [The Redzone]

Bob Ryan has some harsh words for Bob Kraft and the New England Patriots.  [AOL Fanhouse]

An oldie, but a goody: Read the full post at The Big Lead

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