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Congo refugee graduates after getting NCAA scholarship to run

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Phil and Sarah Torrens marvel at the awful symmetry. They lost a son, yet gained another. They went from darkness to light. And, at the same time, with their help, so did Makorobondo "Dee" Salukombo.
Rusty Miller Sports Writer, Associated Press @rustymillerap
Distance runner headed back to Congo to try to save his homeland, just as others saved him: http://t.co/Bn3Ofy0N

Helio Castroneves poised to win 96th Indianapolis 500

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — He sat at a table surrounded by reporters, holding court on Thursday afternoon in a building in the infield of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Helio Castroneves seemingly never has a bad day at Indy, and he smiled and laughed and patted backs as he talked about his chances of winning the Indy 500 on Sunday.
John Walters Writer, The Daily @jdubs88
A Helio-centric piece by my man Lars Anderson http://t.co/Sk8hldtZ He should do a competing piece on Gio Gonzalez.

Roundtable: French Open preview

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — The French Open main draw action starts up on Sunday. Rafael Nadal rides his usual clay swing hot-streak, despite controversy on the blue clay in Madrid. Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova come into Paris with a couple of wins on the dirt. So what's the scoop for the year's second major?
Richard Deitsch Writer, Sports Illustrated @richarddeitsch
For tennis fans, here's an excellent French Open roundtable w/ @jon_wertheim, @SI_BTBaseline & @cwsesno: http://t.co/HXsDJGz7

Jessica Lucas; Jon Beason calls out Alex Smith for knocking Cam Newton: Hot Clicks

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — And The Winners Are... For a variety of reasons, the video of SI Swimsuit model Chrissy Teigen reading the winning e-mails isn't happening, and I apologize for that. However, you can read all 10 of the entries on the Hot Clicks Facebook page.
Jimmy Traina Senior Producer, Sports Illustrated @JimmyTraina
Sorry if you're still at work. Here are today's PM Hot Clicks: http://t.co/64wEd2ce

Change in release angle may be hurting Roy Halladay's efforts

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — If you're curious about biomechanics, this article from Gary Armida is something you'll want to read. It should be no surprise that Rick Peterson is doing this kind of thing with the Orioles, making them the third team known to use the technology to help understand the pitchers they have.
Will Carroll Sportswriter, Sports Illustrated @injuryexpert
RT @SI_Fantasy: Will Carroll: Age may be catching up to Phillies' Halladay http://t.co/hkBWxWh1

Tennis Podcast with Jon Wertheim

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Chris Evert interview -- April 26, 2012 Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion Chrissy Evert joined Jon Wertheim for the latest Inside Tennis Podcast. Evert talks about her best career memories, the pioneers of the game, post-playing life and more. Follow her on Twitter and Facebook.
Jon Wertheim Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @jon_wertheim
by request from @usta hq, here's the @bbakestennis podcast: http://t.co/n8mPzGKm

Kasey Kahne surging after slow start, poised to win in Charlotte

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — CHARLOTTE -- While his fans worried, Kasey Kahne wasn't despondent about his troubles earlier this season even as he yo-yoed between 26th and 33rd in the points in his inaugural campaign with Hendrick Motorsports. It would have been easy to be overcome with frustration.
Dustin Long Sports Reporter, Virginian-Pilot @dustinlong
#NASCAR … My http://t.co/4t6br2hY column looking at the 5 drivers to watch for the Coca-Cola 600 … http://t.co/OZ9VHdYR

French Open men's seed report

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — SI.com's Jon Wertheim breaks down the men's seeds at the 2012 French Open. Read on for the top first-round matchups, dark horses and winners predictions. Top 16 Seeds 1. Novak Djokovic: A French Open title would seal the under-discussed and underappreciated Novak Slam -- Or the Non-Calendar Year Slam™ -- and yes, it's a trademarked term -- of four straight majors, a feat neither Federer nor Nadal ever achieved.
Jon Wertheim Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @jon_wertheim
Breaking down the French Open draw. I predict teeth marks on a trophy: http://t.co/vzHxdN7j

Jake Seau carries on his family's sports legacy-on a

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — The sports world may soon have other Seaus to root for.
Daniel Roberts Reporter, Fortune @readDanwrite
I spoke to Junior Seau's son Jake & his mom Gina for a short item in May 21 issue of @SInow. here it is in the Vault: http://t.co/fJDssePc

Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas leads charge of sophomores

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Before his first game in the Bronx, Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas walked out beyond the centerfield fence and visited Monument Park. He soaked in the history, read the remembrances of the all-time great players and took note of the plaques celebrating the legacy of George Steinbrenner and commemorating the tragedy of 9/11.
Matthew B. Mowery MLB Beat Writer, The Oakland Press @matthewbmowery
#Tigers LF Andy Dirks among the second-year players featured by @SI_JoeLemire in his column on sophomore surges — http://t.co/kZ68hs0C

Playing fields have long been segregated on the basis of

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — If you've never seen the hammer throw up close, especially during a New England winter, the most arresting part of every heave is the conclusion: how hardened earth erupts when the metal comet splits the ground. Weighing nearly nine pounds with a four-foot wire tail, the stainless-steel ball is menacing enough that airports ban it from carry-on luggage.
Janet Mock Staff Editor, People.com @janetmock
.@SInow piece "The #Transgender Athlete" reminds me of my teens yrs transitioning & playing HS volleyball http://t.co/pfXe6Pze #girlslikeus

Jessica Rafalowski; Snoop Dogg Tebowed after throwing first pitch: Hot Clicks

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Matt, of Memphis, Tenn., says, "Jimmy, not only does this video from the NAIA Softball National Championship Game include a great, ninth-inning, home run-robbing catch to keep the game knotted at 0, but it also features the infamous missed high-five!" Poor No. 19.
Jimmy Traina Senior Producer, Sports Illustrated @JimmyTraina
Snoop throws first pitch, then Tebows; @LoMoMarlins nearly decapitated by teammate; St. Louis streaker: AM Hot Clicks http://t.co/Sk5MsWja

One Shot at Forever

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Excerpted from ONE SHOT AT FOREVER by Chris Ballard. Copyright © 2012 Chris Ballard. Published by Hyperion. Available wherever books are sold. All Rights Reserved. Bob Fallstrom had to read the sheet twice, and still he didn't believe it. Was this some sort of joke? The work of a smartass kid?
David O'Brien Sports Writer, Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajcbraves
RT @coachnoonan: Chris Ballard's new book "One Shot At Forever" chronicles Macon HS 1971 baseball season http://t.co/FcBjKn9t Snikter's ...

Montrezl Harrell, Devonta Pollard could cause recruiting shakeup

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Though college basketball recruiting is amid its dead period, that doesn't mean prospects are taking any time off. Plenty of top players continue to stand out, and many should see increased attention once visits and evaluations start again on May 27. Here's a look at the latest headlines in high school and AAU hoops.
Bob Baptist Sports Writer, Columbus Dispatch @BBaptistHoops
#Buckeyes said to be interested in Colombian big man Tony Trocha, who may reclassify to 2012 class: http://t.co/DtJvzGdl #buckbk

No. 1 MLB Draft Picks Since 1985

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Pitcher, UCLA Cole, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound junior, posted mediocre numbers this season for the Bruins (6-8, 3.31 ERA), but has what many consider to be the best pure stuff in the draft. He was the first of four straight pitchers to be selected in a first-round dominated by pitchers.
Troy Renck Sports Writer, Denver Post @TroyRenck
Cool RT @richarddeitsch: Baseball fans will really enjoy this. A photo gallery of No. 1 MLB Draft picks since 1985: http://t.co/DgX6MkQ1
Amanda Comak Nationals Reporter, Washington Times @acomak
RT @richarddeitsch: Baseball fans will really enjoy this. A photo gallery of No. 1 MLB Draft picks since 1985: http://t.co/R08zTpne
Richard Deitsch Writer, Sports Illustrated @richarddeitsch
Baseball fans will really enjoy this. A photo gallery of No. 1 MLB Draft picks since 1985: http://t.co/jjHENlzH

French Open women's preview

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — SI.com's panel previews the French Open and discuss expectations for Serena and Sharapova. - Video - SI.com
Jon Wertheim Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @jon_wertheim
RT @BryanAGraham: VIDEO: Looking ahead to the French Open with @jon_wertheim, @SI_MaggieGray, @richarddeitsch http://t.co/LYzcOqnL
Bryan Armen Graham Producer, Sports Illustrated @BryanAGraham
VIDEO: Looking ahead to the French Open with @jon_wertheim, @SI_MaggieGray, @richarddeitsch and myself. http://t.co/E6cC9Rxu

NCAA recruiting rules exam shows need to redo Division I rulebook

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — STARKVILLE, Miss. -- When Mississippi State men's basketball coach Rick Ray turned in his paper and walked out of the room after less than 10 minutes, I knew I would be the dunce for this particular standardized test. "How'd you do?" Ray asked. I stared at the ground.
Brandon Marcello Mississippi State Writer, Clarion-Ledger @bmarcello
Good read from @Andy_Staples on the NCAA's recruiting exam, which he took Wednesday while visiting Starkville: http://t.co/z1zepULn
Lindsay Schnell Sports Writer, The Oregonian @LindsayRae19
RT @GeorgeSchroeder: . @Andy_Staples took NCAA recruiting exam, learns many rules are comically stupid: http://t.co/6z6Jez33
Andy Staples Writer, Sports Illustrated @Andy_Staples
The NCAA is working on slimming the rule book. After taking the test to get certified to recruit, I can see why. http://t.co/C4ycAsKh

French Open Men's Preview

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — SI.com panel preview 2012 men's French Open. - Video - SI.com
Bryan Armen Graham Producer, Sports Illustrated @BryanAGraham
Here's the one where me and Jon and Maggie and Rich (who blocked me on Twitter today) talk the French Open men's draw. http://t.co/CiX2KTC0

Playing fields have long been segregated on the basis of

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — If you've never seen the hammer throw up close, especially during a New England winter, the most arresting part of every heave is the conclusion: how hardened earth erupts when the metal comet splits the ground. Weighing nearly nine pounds with a four-foot wire tail, the stainless-steel ball is menacing enough that airports ban it from carry-on luggage.
Keelin Daly Photographer, Stamford Advocate @dalyphoto
Aside from my making it happen, it's the only way for "Keelin" to make headlines: transgender athlete/Olympic dreamer http://t.co/SQ3q9D0L
Seyward Darby Deputy Editor/Online, The New Republic @seywarddarby
The Transgender Athlete http://t.co/cjDYFeuQ via @SInow

Jerry Sloan to meet with Bobcats, eyes return to NBA coaching

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — After talking to Jerry Sloan back in early January for a story about his potential return to the NBA, one thing was clear in my mind about the Hall of Fame coach: He wanted back in. Sloan, who resigned as Utah coach midway through last season after 23 seasons, hadn't come right out and said that directly.
Sam Amick NBA Writer, Sports Illustrated @sam_amick
For anyone who missed it yesterday, Jerry Sloan discusses his interview with Charlotte today & the NBA playoffs - http://t.co/BKP3gXu3
Sam Amick NBA Writer, Sports Illustrated @sam_amick
A chat with Jerry Sloan, who explains why he's ready to coach again (interview w/ Charlotte tomorrow), & the playoffs - http://t.co/BKP3gXu3

April Vaughan; Rays players dress as nerds: Hot Clicks

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Get previous editions of Hot Clicks | Follow Jimmy Traina on Twitter | Subscribe to the Hot Clicks Podcast | Join the Hot Clicks Facebook Group | E-mail a comment, question or link. The Tampa Bay Rays have proven they like to dress up.
Jimmy Traina Senior Producer, Sports Illustrated @JimmyTraina
Craig Sager singing 'Call Me Maybe' & and app that helps you expose pig parkers. What more do you want? PM Hot Clicks: http://t.co/uQnS1USK

Lucian Bute set to fight Carl Froch in Froch's backyard

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — NOTTINGHAM, England -- Lucian Bute reads his press clippings. Has to, or else he wouldn't be here. Bute, 32, is the undefeated (30-0), TV-friendly (HBO, Showtime and Epix love him) IBF super middleweight champion. He's a rock star, routinely drawing raucous crowds north of 15,000 to venues in Montreal and Quebec City.
Chris Mannix Writer, Sports Illustrated @ChrisMannixSI
RT @TooFred: By @ChrisMannixSI: Bute venturing deep in enemy territory for Froch challenge. Live on @EPIXsports | http://t.co/D3EY28L3
Chris Mannix Writer, Sports Illustrated @ChrisMannixSI
Column: To answer the one question on his resume, @InterBoxBute marches into enemy territory http://t.co/3TbuMEUF

Washington Nationals love rookie Bryce Harper; not everyone else does

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Bryce Harper has skipped a lot of steps in his baseball career: college, his last year of high school, anonymity. Harper is that rare person whose talent is so outrageous that the rest of him has to catch up to it. He decided at 16 that being the No.
Michael Rosenberg Sports Columnist, Detroit Free Press @Rosenberg_Mike
Column: 24 games in, Bryce Harper is already a love-him-or-hate-him player http://t.co/mIz3cXWp

The handling of the bounty scandal exposes the continuing

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Nine months have passed since the lockout ended, yet the icy relationship between the NFL and the Players Association persists. The latest issue involves the Saints bounty scandal. Commissioner Roger Goodell wants union executive director DeMaurice Smith to recommend specific discipline for some or all of the 22 to 27 players the league says participated in the pay-to-injure program from 2009 to 2011.
Jim Trotter Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @SI_JimTrotter
nflpa says it was strong-armed to accept DAL/WASH penalties. heard that same word about another situation in APRIL ... http://t.co/2O63Nob7

Mets' David Wright, Rangers' Josh Hamilton lead MVP races

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — A hot start doesn't guarantee a player season-long contention for the Most Valuable Player award. Indeed, of the 20 players to make my MVP lists three weeks ago, 11 have fallen off my lists this time around, while two others are here almost entirely on the strength of what they did in April and will need to get back on track in June to maintain their candidacies.
Jon Weisman Baseball Blogger, LA Times @dodgerthoughts
Per @cliffcorcoran, A.J. Ellis is a top-10 NL position player this year, but third among catchers. http://t.co/oW3XTcpe

Alyssa Miller; Allen Iverson returns to Philadelphia: Hot Clicks

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — I have a Matt Groening-signed Simpsons skateboard, provided by Santa Cruz boards, to give away. Check this edition of Hot Clicks at 2:30 p.m. ET to find out how to win.
Jimmy Traina Senior Producer, Sports Illustrated @JimmyTraina
Excellent Kobe song parody; NHL screws fans; Bobblehead makes Roy Halladay a lefty; ketchup breakthrough: AM Hot Clicks http://t.co/37zhMb0L

Buck Baker edges Fireball Roberts in difficult NASCAR Hall of Fame decision

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- For a moment, Ned Jarrett thought about not voting. How could he? It had been difficult choosing five people for the next NASCAR Hall of Fame class, but when it was announced there was a tie for the final spot between Buck Baker and Fireball Roberts, Jarrett's heart sank.
Dustin Long Sports Reporter, Virginian-Pilot @dustinlong
If U missed it: My http://t.co/4t6br2hY story #NASCAR HoF voter Ned Jarrett on dilemma he faced in re-vote 4 final spot http://t.co/4dNBOh6t

Landon Donovan discusses future with L.A. Galaxy, Team USA in Q&A

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — ORLANDO, Fla. -- It hit me for the first time listening to Landon Donovan on Wednesday: the U.S.'s all-time leading scorer may be closer to the end of his soccer career than any of us thought.
Jose de Jesus Ortiz Sports Writer, Houston Chronicle @OrtizKicks
Again, great work by @GrantWahl. Found the penultimate Donovan answer and Dempsey reference quite telling. http://t.co/QkUBjpz6
Ross Boettcher Business Reporter, Omaha World Herald @rossboettcher
Would be huge loss for USMNT RT @GrantWahl: For AM crowd: Landon Donovan may stop playing soccer sooner than you think http://t.co/jfIQh7bC
Nick Green Soccer Blogger and Columnist, Los Angeles Daily News @LAsoccerblog
RT @GrantWahl: Landon Donovan retiring? Could be sooner than you think. Today's interview: http://t.co/NOL9HagT

For a 78-hour stretch Los Angeles was, finally, the sports

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Midnight Sunday in downtown Los Angeles, and in the past 78 hours I have seen Kevin Durant make a game-winning three for the Thunder, Tony Parker lead a 24-point comeback for the Spurs, a guy named King score a game-winning goal for the Kings and an All-Star's son hit his first big league home run to complete a Dodgers sweep.
Pablo S. Torre Writer, Sports Illustrated @SIPabloTorre
RT @SI_LeeJenkins: After attending 9 sporting events in 78 hours, my feature in this week's mag about LA: http://t.co/Bze0onN0
Howard Beck Sports Reporter, New York Times @HowardBeckNYT
RT @SI_LeeJenkins After attending 9 sporting events in 78 hours, my feature in this week's mag about LA: http://t.co/DgNzhMIR
Sam Amick NBA Writer, Sports Illustrated @sam_amick
RT @SI_LeeJenkins: After attending 9 sporting events in 78 hours, my feature in this week's mag about LA: http://t.co/ppDtfwvb

Dwight Howard-for-Andrew Bynum trade makes sense for both teams

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — First things first, there's the Andrew Bynum pre-qualifier to deal with. A half block away from the sparkly new Amway Center in Orlando, Fla., on West Church Street, there is a Bank of America. There are nine more banks and investment firms on the other side of Interstate 4, just two blocks away from where the Lakers' center might play someday.
Jonathan Khamis Video Journalist, Orange County Register @JonathanKhamis
RT @janiscarr: Bynum for Howard? @sam_amick says it has to happen. Wonder if Lakers feel the same? http://t.co/Tj98h4Gw
Sam Amick NBA Writer, Sports Illustrated @sam_amick
Lakers-Magic story looks at Deron Williams' situation as well. At http://t.co/Myv44tne - http://t.co/85Ai5pko
Janis Carr Sports Writer, Orange County Register @janiscarr
Bynum for Howard? @sam_amick says it has to happen. Wonder if Lakers feel the same? http://t.co/Tj98h4Gw
Sam Amick NBA Writer, Sports Illustrated @sam_amick
What's next for Lakers & Magic? It should be the Andrew Bynum-4-Dwight Howard swap. A look at that & more, at SI - http://t.co/85Ai5pko

QPR's Barton gets 12-match ban for violent conduct

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — LONDON (AP) -Queens Park Rangers captain Joey Barton was banned for 12 matches by the English Football Association on Wednesday after being found guilty of repeated violent conduct in the last match of the Premier League season at Manchester City.
Karen Sloan International Online Video Editor, Associated Press @sloan_5
Ah, Joey, why'dja lose your head AGAIN??!! QPR's Barton gets 12-match ban for violent conduct - @RobHarris' AP story http://t.co/0djQIg5b

Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — NEW YORK (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez gave Will Smith a rude welcome to the major leagues Wednesday night, hitting two homers off the rookie to back another strong start for Andy Pettitte and lead the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 8-3.
Adam Najberg Senior Editor, Wall Street Journal @adamnajberg
This #Will Smith could have used some #MIB 3 powers. http://t.co/JXFxSBw4

For a 78-hour stretch Los Angeles was, finally, the sports

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — But as Leiweke looks out the window of his third-floor office, something is missing. Southwest of Staples Center is the outdated Los Angeles Convention Center, the proposed site of Farmers Field, a 72,000-seat football-only stadium that could bring the NFL back to L.A. for the first time since 1994.
Tom Hoffarth Sports Columnist, Los Angeles Daily News @tomhoffarth
Second that RT: @Arash Markazi A great story on last weekend's sports LA Palooza by @SI_LeeJenkins. http://t.co/fUHP0jX5
Arash Markazi Columnist, ESPN @ArashMarkazi
A great story on last weekend's sports LA LA Palooza by @SI_LeeJenkins. http://t.co/OTTOIRsc

Randy Moss off to great start with San Francisco 49ers in�comeback

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — SANTA CLARA -- Randy Moss arrived in the Bay Area in 2005 with sirens blaring and a police escort. Seven years later he's come back with an invisibility cloak.
Tim Kawakami Sports Columnist, San Jose Mercury News @timkawakami
RT @annkillion Randy Moss is awesome! At least in May. My http://t.co/4HJmbbG8 column: http://t.co/OXNXGCuw
Jim Trotter Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @SI_JimTrotter
RT @annkillion: Randy Moss is awesome! At least in May. My http://t.co/eqvH9Car column at http://t.co/ubKhEKIH

Buck Baker edges Fireball Roberts in difficult NASCAR Hall of Fame decision

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- For a moment, Ned Jarrett thought about not voting. How could he? It had been difficult choosing five people for the next NASCAR Hall of Fame class, but when it was announced there was a tie for the final spot between Buck Baker and Fireball Roberts, Jarrett's heart sank.
Dustin Long Sports Reporter, Virginian-Pilot @dustinlong
#NASCAR … Take a look at my piece on a Hall of Fame voter detailing what he had to weigh in choosing final inductee … http://t.co/k8BxZjaR
Dustin Long Sports Reporter, Virginian-Pilot @dustinlong
#NASCAR My http://t.co/4t6br2hY column: How 1 Hall of Fame voter faced difficult dilemma in choosing final inductee … http://t.co/k8BxZjaR

Robert Smith tells his story

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Robert Smith on ... * How the cult of celebrity often can be double-edged for black athletes: "It starts from such a young age for athletes. You get treated completely differently, especially for somebody of color. It changes things for you dramatically, the fact that you're an athlete.
Ta-Nehisi Coates Senior Editor and Blogger, The Atlantic @tanehisi
Good piece in which Smith (Not from The Cure!) talks about retirement. http://t.co/gqoCkCq4

Golden State Warriors unveil plan to move to San Francisco

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — I know what I was supposed to feel on Tuesday, sitting in the morning sun on Pier 30 in San Francisco as Warriors owners Joe Lacob spoke about the franchise's move to San Francisco: This is all kinds of awesome. And, without question, the pitch was impressive.
Peter Hartlaub Pop Culture Critic, San Francisco Chronicle @peterhartlaub
Excellent column from @SI_ChrisBallard. More reading for the Oakland Warriors support group: http://t.co/shLCJ10d
Tim Kawakami Sports Columnist, San Jose Mercury News @timkawakami
RT @SI_ChrisBallard Will the Warriors lose their soul by moving to SF? http://t.co/A2KKsFlG

NFL Players Association files collusion claim against league

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — For the second time in 17 months, the Players Association has filed a collusion claim against the NFL, alleging that owners sought to suppress wages in 2010 when there was no salary cap.
Nate Ulrich Sports Reporter, Akron Beacon Journal @NateUlrichABJ
RT @SI_JimTrotter: here's the story on the union filing a collusion claim against the nfl: http://t.co/CcWr63YR
Jim Trotter Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @SI_JimTrotter
here's the story on the union filing a collusion claim against the nfl: http://t.co/CcWr63YR

With Chris Bosh still injured, Dwyane Wade and LeBron

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — After their sideline dustup in a 94--75 loss at Indiana last Thursday, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and Dwyane Wade met privately at the team hotel to hash out their differences and cook up ways to get the struggling Wade better looks. We need you, Spoelstra told Wade.
Chris Mannix Writer, Sports Illustrated @ChrisMannixSI
From the Mag: What the Heat are missing with Chris Bosh out of the lineup http://t.co/OYgzahMI

Maria Sharapova wins Italian Open in French Open tuneup swing

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Quick housekeeping -- check back later in the week for 2012 French Open seed reports. Also, I'll be tweeting from Roland Garros starting Monday from @jon_Wertheim and doing daily baguettes.... A few questions before Major deux... * What a strange year it's been for Maria Sharapova.
Jon Wertheim Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @jon_wertheim
Mailbag is up here: http://t.co/4VlDmCmj

Famous and infamous come alive in Chance's stories

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — NEW PITTSBURG, Ohio (AP) - Dean Chance, perhaps the greatest high school pitcher ever, went on to win the 1964 Cy Young Award. For most people, that's enough. But he's also been a farm kid, playboy, card sharp, carny showman and a boxing administrator.
Rusty Miller Sports Writer, Associated Press @rustymillerap
Dean Chance has been high school phenom, Cy Young and 20-game winner, carny, card sharp and boxing adminstrator. http://t.co/nXAbVc9k

Boston Red Sox, fans, media filled with daily drama

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — There aren't a lot of accessories in Flyover Country. No beaches, no mountains, few really tall buildings. In Cincinnati, there isn't a lot of history stored in museums. We are not The Hub of the Universe, the way Boston has decided it is. But we're not nuts.
Eric Wilbur Sports Blogger, Boston.com, Boston Globe @GlobeEricWilbur
Paul Daugherty: the daily drama is a bit much to the rest of us | http://t.co/L1563wfT http://t.co/vXMAONMR via @SINow

A generation of American adults is nearing middle age

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Bodemeister, a horse that is potentially distance-challenged and who has also run six tough races in just 124 days, will not be in the field at the Belmont. There will be no Affirmed-Alydar redux.
Tim Layden Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @SITimLayden
Story in this week's SI on I'll Have Another's attempt to end the Triple Crown drought. http://t.co/taGG7tf2

Kyrie Irving unplugged: LeBron, singing and best moments

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Rookie of the year Kyrie Irving shares the best moment of his life, what he does off the court and what he thinks of former LeBrown James. - Video - SI.com
Tom Reed, Mary Schmitt Boyer, and Jodie Valade Cleveland Cavaliers Beat Reporters, Plain Dealer @PDcavsinsider
RT @NBA: Kyrie Irving unplugged: KIA Rookie of the Year @KyrieIrving shares some inside thoughts with @SInow. VID: http://t.co/MPzR7izu

Slow Burn - 05.28.12 - SI Vault

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Finally! Morgan Pressel (below) was hit with a slow-play, loss-of-hole penalty at the Sybase. Nothing against Morgan, but like a lot of former smokers who can't tolerate cigarette smoke, I'm a reformed slow player who now can't stand slow play. A week after the Kevin Na controversy at the Players, it's clear pace of play is an issue.
Stina Sternberg Senior Editor, Golf Digest @StinaSternberg
Don't disagree w/ your overall beef but still say Morgan's situation was unfair MT @DottieandBogey My slow-play article http://t.co/oE3luaN3

DeMeco Ryans ready to be a difference-maker for new Philadelphia Eagles team

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — PHILADELPHIA -- The late March trade that brought middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans to Philadelphia has a chance to be one of the shrewdest moves of the NFL's offseason and should help solidify the middle of the Eagles defense, which got gouged repeatedly in 2011, especially during Philly's stupefyingly bad 4-8 start.
Don Banks Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @DonBanks
DeMeco Ryans is the new man in the middle of Philly's defense, but the mystery is which Ryans are the Eagles getting? http://t.co/wHcHQe2u

Bayern Munich�faces summer of change after Champions League loss

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Bayern Munich bounced back from its Champions League final defeat with a 3-2 friendly win over the Netherlands on Tuesday night. The upshot was anything but therapeutic, however: Winger Arjen Robben, whose injury in the 2010 World Cup had precipitated the match -- the Dutch agreed to play at the Allianz Areny by way of compensation for the club -- was booed by sections of the crowd.
Raphael Honigstein Sports Reporter, Guardian @honigstein
RT @si_soccer: Bayern Munich faces summer of change http://t.co/OQm9GkcP via @Honigstein

Fans, athletes love to reference mythical sports gods

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — On Sunday J.J. Henry led the Byron Nelson Championship by a stroke on 17, at which time he hit his tee shot six yards over the green, double-bogeyed the hole, finished tied for third and told the press, "I thought I hit a good shot but the golf gods thought otherwise."
Mike O’Malley Executive Editor, Golf Digest @GD_MikeO
RT @SteveRushin: Do you believe in gods? New column on golf gods, baseball gods, hockey gods, leprechauns: http://t.co/oBsuFgcL

Big 12 realignment, playoff plans lead college football Mailbag

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — The obvious downside of going with an every-other-week schedule for the first few Mailbags is that there's always the possibility of big news breaking in between editions. Fortunately, all that's happened since May 9 is one of the nation's most prestigious programs openly flirting with a new conference, numerous developments regarding the forthcoming playoff format and two major conferences deciding to start their own bowl game.
Andy Bitter Sports Writer, Virginian-Pilot @AndyBitterVT
RT @slmandel: This week's Mailbag: Why the Big 12/SEC deal actually had no effect on FSU or the ACC http://t.co/H5o1BYMV

Big 12 realignment, playoff plans lead college football Mailbag

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — The obvious downside of going with an every-other-week schedule for the first few Mailbags is that there's always the possibility of big news breaking in between editions. Fortunately, all that's happened since May 9 is one of the nation's most prestigious programs openly flirting with a new conference, numerous developments regarding the forthcoming playoff format and two major conferences deciding to start their own bowl game.
Jeff Rosen Sports Editor, Kansas City Star @jeff_rosen88
RT @tsnmike: Nice mailbag segment from SI's Stewart Mandel on FSU & Big 12. First item: http://t.co/mM6w3hLs via @SINow

CONCACAF nations lash out at disgraced ex-leaders

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) -A damning list of alleged financial mismanagement by former CONCACAF leaders Jack Warner and Chuck Blazer was outlined to 40 football nations Wednesday, just minutes after they elected Jeffrey Webb as their new president. The Cayman Islands banker was the only candidate to succeed disgraced former FIFA vice president Jack Warner.
Rob Harris Sports Reporter, Associated Press @RobHarris
From @gdunbarap: CONCACAF football chiefs accuse ex-leaders Warner & Blazer of alleged "theft" http://t.co/jYjNfxZZ

This Indiana schoolboy star flopped as a pro and is only

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — The middle-aged man is alone on the asphalt playground courts of his youth, a ghostly figure flicking jump shots into a gray morning sky. This has been Rick Mount's haunt for almost 40 years.
Tim Layden Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @SITimLayden
1 of those gyms in Hoosiers Revisited is in Lebanon, Ind. Rick Mount took me there in 01 for this story. http://t.co/TVnst7YR

Laura Vandervoort; Dexter Pittman levels Lance Stephenson with forearm: Hot Clicks

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Is This A Legit Excuse? Earlier today on Twitter, I saw some Tweets from John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal. The first was, "Devils-Rangers drew 1.3M viewers to NBCSN Mon and Wed -- most watched NHL game on cable. LA-PHX only drew 835K on Tue and 827K on Thu."
Jimmy Traina Senior Producer, Sports Illustrated @JimmyTraina
MLB WAG alert; Cubs OF pulls off impressive dive; James Harden cake; Donald Driver compares DWTS to SB: AM Hot Clicks http://t.co/HRmGCow7

Big 12 realignment, playoff plans lead college football Mailbag

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — The obvious downside of going with an every-other-week schedule for the first few Mailbags is that there's always the possibility of big news breaking in between editions. Fortunately, all that's happened since May 9 is one of the nation's most prestigious programs openly flirting with a new conference, numerous developments regarding the forthcoming playoff format and two major conferences deciding to start their own bowl game.
Dan Wolken National Sports Columnist, The Daily @DanWolken
I am with @slmandel in the "vast minority" on this Big 12-SEC bowl game issue http://t.co/Xon42WUr

Mark Lyons, Alex Oriakhi among 10 biggest impact transfers

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Quality high school recruiting remains the lifeblood of top Division I programs, but sometimes a transfer can be the quickest path for adding needed talent. As last season showed with players like Royce White (Iowa State), Arnett Moultrie (Mississippi State), Mike Moser (UNLV), Carlon Brown (Colorado) and Brady Heslip (Baylor), providing a kid with a fresh opportunity can reap significant dividends.
Sam Mellinger Sports Columnist, Kansas City Star @mellinger
Co-sign on #Mizzou hoops being underrated in most way-too-early-and-irrelevant preseason polls: http://t.co/eVfRjnK6

Carl Froch looks to hand Lucian Bute first loss in 168-pound showdown

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — NOTTINGHAM, England -- Carl Froch climbed the stairs to the press conference table slowly, a pair of designer sunglasses dangling from his t-shirt, a cocky smirk creasing his face. This was his show.
Chris Mannix Writer, Sports Illustrated @ChrisMannixSI
Column: His loss to @AndreWard behind him, @Carl_Froch gets another title shot http://t.co/8GimL7g3
Chris Mannix Writer, Sports Illustrated @ChrisMannixSI
Column: On his home turf, Carl Froch gets a second chance http://t.co/8GimL7g3

MLB Standings - Baseball - SI.com

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Find MLB standings and wild card race updates at SI.com.
Ben Reiter Staff Writer, Sports Illustrated @SI_BenReiter
Just noticed that no AL team currently has won or lost more than one game in a row. Strange, right? http://t.co/tpVzVWF0

All-Star Race Power Rankings

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — J.R. Hildebrand previews Indy 500
Dustin Long Sports Reporter, Virginian-Pilot @dustinlong
#NASCAR … My http://t.co/4t6br2hY Power Rankings with a new No. 1 and a new entry at No. 10 this week … http://t.co/9PG6CU92