Are you one of those people who wakes up at noon every day and wonders what you’ve missed all morning? Fear not. Here’s a rundown of today’s top stories. I call it “Lunchtime quick hits,” at least for those of you on the West Coast.
As Kobe contemplates a move to Turkey during the lockout, Ron Artest, the player soon to be known as Metta World Peace, will be taking his talents to literally the worst basketball league in Europe. [Deadspin]
Chargers to LA? [Shutdown Corner]
Rivals.com came out with its college football bowl predictions. [Rivals]
Never mind the “dream team” up in Philly, Rex Grossman thinks his Redskins can take the NFC East. [ESPN]
For once, Tiger Woods is looking like the good guy. [Golf.com]
Game-day drug testing coming to the NFL. [CBS Sports]
Ted Miller breaks down the Pac-12’s Heisman candidates. No surprises at the top. [ESPN Pac-12 blog]
Durant also heading to Turkey? [Real GM]
Brian Stow beating suspects plead not guilty [AP via Yahoo! Sports]
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