It's getting really ugly down in NOLA.

In a move that surprises hopefully no one, the Rams have decided to trade their #2 pick (according to sources). Dear Rick, please bring us Matt.

Somebody called it yesterday that ESPN was going to make a big deal out of this. Here is the first report.

Sorry if it's already been posted.

"The trophy and its namesake are intended to be celebratory and aspirational, not controversial. We believe that it's important to keep the focus on the players and the teams that will be competing in the inaugural championship game."
-Jim Delaney

This is unfortunate. TK reportedly experienced concussion-like symptoms last night. He's out tonight.

Adam Schefter indicates that the Seahawks are willing to trade Aaron Curry for a mid-round pick. He's young and has the pedigree, so losing a 3rd or 4th wouldn't hurt nearly as much as the trade for Moss did. We have depth issues at LB, bring him in and have Singletary set him straight. Anyone else in?

danny lloyd gets his wish. ESPN will need a new theme song after Hank WIlliams Jr. decided to pull the use of his song after this week's decision.

The title link is to Jackson's piece in which he makes fun of punters, but does not necessarily dispute anything Kluwe's tweets claimed.

Link below is Kluwe's response.
http://deadspin.com/5823788/chris-kluwe-responds-can-i-kick-it-yes-i-can

Today is Pirates love day at ESPN. Crasnick does a pretty good job with this article IMO...at least relative to some of the other stuff that has been written recently.

As if there were any additional reasons needed to talk about Beltran, the Mets are willing to pay the rest of Beltran's salary this season for more/better prospects.

The guy that attacked Snyder's wife has been ordered to stand trial. I'm just hoping a possible jail sentence includes fighting a healthy Snyder.

Deadspin does it's Deadspin-best today in detailing Ellis' no hitter while on LSD. Special guest appearance in this article by Bob Smizik.

They also have another story related to this on their site, but I didn't think it was appropriate for BD.

Crosby is working out two times a day and Malkin should be ready by training camp, per HCDB.

David Schoenfield of ESPN's SweetSpot deems the Pirates the best surprise of 2011's first half. Why? Because Andrew McCutchen is awesome, the defense is better, the starting pitching is better, and Joel Hanrahan is awesome.

Former Pens assistant Mike Yeo has been named head coach of the Wild, his first head coaching gig.

Steve Berthiaume discusses Kevin Correia's win success despite his underwhelming stats. His main reason for Correia's wins lies in the fact that Correia is simply not being hit hard. I'm not sure of Berthiaume's baseball expertise, but I still thought this was an interesting read.

The title says it all, I think. Still in the "source" stage of things, but interesting nonetheless.

Say what you want about Barry, but this is a classy move on his part. And he didn't brag about it to anyone.

Sometimes, Deadspin posts some good things. I quickly flicked through this. I hope everyone enjoys this as much as I did.

Tate Forcier (formerly of Michigan) has transferred to Miami. My guess is he'll be the starting QB after he takes the year off. When the time comes, the Hokies D will need a bit more speed.

Looks like Ramsey will get the start if Favre can't go. I know people don't like Jackson, but he is at least a better option than Ramsey IMO.