No shocker here as Serena beats Russian Vera Zvonareva in straight sets 6-3,6-2. This 13th Grand Slam breaks Serena's tie with Billie Jean King, and moves her up to 6th place all-time. The all-time Grand Slam leader, Margaret Court, has 24.
2) Brock Lesnar Retains UFC Title
Man, I thought Brock was done after that first round, but he fought back and got the win by submission. That was simply amazing! This is no breaking news, but Lesnar is one tough S.O.B.
3) Phil Jackson Will Return To Lakers
Phil Jackson and Doc Rivers both clearly flunked out of the "Brett Favre School of Delayed Decisions." I mean, who do they think they are informing their teams on what they plan to do in a timely manner?? It's sickening! lol.
4) Dirk, Mavs Agree On 4-Year, $80 Million Deal
Dirk could've got much more had he decided to take one of the max contracts he probably could've gotten from one of the teams with crazy cap space. Instead, he takes $80 million to stay with Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks. I guess he's more interested in loyalty than winning. At age 32, it's hard to see Dirk as the best player on a championship team.
5) Paul Pierce Stays With Celtics For 4-Years, $61 Million
Well that's a fair number. I doubt Pierce ever had any intention on leaving Boston, so I'm glad that got this deal done quickly.
6) Kobayashi May Not Compete In Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest
The former champ from Japan still has no contract in place, and it's looking more and more likely he won't compete in the annual 4th of July contest. This smells like a Mayweather/Pacquiao
situation to me and Kobayashi is scared to go head-to-head with Joey Chestnut. Oh well, we shall soon see.
7) Rudy Gay Gets 5-Years, $80 Million To Stay In Memphis
I don't know why, but that the just seems like too much for Rudy Gay. Nothing against Rudy, but $16 million a year for him?? Just seems odd.
Aight, let's go over some of the lesser free agents who've signed deals:
Steve Blake Joins Lakers for 4-Year, $16M deal
That is a very fair deal. Looks like we may have seen the last of Derek Fisher in a Lakers uniform.
Wolves Sign Darko Milicic to 4-Year, $20M deal
And it's deals like this that let's you know Minnesota won't be shit for years and years to come. Well it sure is a good thing they didn't get that GM job to an inexperienced guy like Bill Simmons, David Kahn is doing a much better job.
Suns, Hakim Warrick Agree to 4-Year, $18M deal
This is the deal that makes it look unlikely Amare will return to Phoenix
