Strange day. Interwebs down for most of it. Tech told me squirrels had been chewing through the lines. Then I saw a kindergarten kid at my son’s school with a Metallica “Ride the Lightning” shirt on. Wonder what shows he watches when he gets home? Here’s some stuff to read…

• Check out my interview with UFC fighter Rich Franklin (Video) Chicago’s MMA
• Boxer’s Dad Attacks Ref During Match (Video) Sports Rubbish
• Congratulations Chris Young! The Worst Everyday Hitter in MLB Major League Jerk
• Tom Brady Has a Miraculous Knee Pacman Jonesin’
• John Salley, PETA Hypocrite? Hugging Harold Reynolds
• Rich Hill Is Good Again Josh Q. Public
• 2010 NFL Mock Draft My Sports Rumors
• Randy Wells and Paul Maholm Should Have Lunch Together Paneech
• Joba’s Amazing Catch Total Pro Sports
• Top 5 Conan Sports Look Alikes Steady Burn