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HOT TOPICS

Boise State wouldn't be better off playing in SEC, losing more games every year. Maisel
Teams may pay too much to early picks, but that's where the pro bowl players are. Sando
There's a push to get Pat Burns into Hockey Hall of Fame. Let's make it happen now. LeBrun
Most indespensible players on Big East rosters, starting with Cincy D tackle Wolfe. Bennett
That sound from Yanks front office in response to Brewers' complaints: It's whining, too. Neyer
The 49ers might move up in the draft for
a lineman. How do you value a RT? Sando
Yankees don't want to talk about Posada- Burnett issue, but A.J. should talk. Marchand
Is the Pacific-10 Conference big enough for onetime co-workers Sarkisian and Kiffin? Miller

OMBUDSMAN

A Matter Of Taste

From covering the Tiger Woods saga in an age of expanding tabloid media to disciplining its employees, ESPN is always challenged to do the right thing. Column »

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OVERHEARD

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Would've been nice to pair [Evan Turner] the player of the year with the best incoming class, but no one's surprised he's leaving.
” -- norrisou3

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Turner should be first overall, but the hype over John Wall will stop that. Whoever gets the No. 2 pick is the real winner this draft.
” -- IggSnigTheGreat

THINKING ALOUD

Podcasts

Neal Huntington, Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates GM Neal Huntington says without revenue sharing in baseball, the Pirates wouldn't exist. Huntington also explains what the Pirates have been doing with the money they receive.

Rob Manfred, MLB

MLB executive vice president Rob Manfred explains how baseball teams are required to use their revenue sharing money. The money is used to cover their pension costs, payroll and scouting departments.

Tom Rinaldi

ESPN reporter Tom Rinaldi says Augusta chairman Billy Payne surprised a lot of people with how direct he was with his Tiger Woods comments yesterday. Plus, Rinaldi talks about the fan reaction to Woods.

RICK REILLY

A Kinder, Gentler … Winner?

What if the same insatiable hunger that fueled Tiger Woods' sex drive is the same insatiable hunger that fueled his golf drive? Rick Reilly »

Philly's dumb McNabb move »
What if Tiger wins? »

ESPN COLUMNISTS ON TWITTER

@MacGregorESPN Voice of Dead Earl Woods advises mindfulness; counsels patience, compassion, peace. Cannot, however, keep Tiger's pants retroactively up. 21 minutes ago
@ESPNCommentary Any MLB fix that splits Yankees and Red Sox is a bad idea. Jayson Stark http://bit.ly/cUnSWA about an hour ago
@MattFriedrichs Lost Letterman talks to Tony Mandarich: http://bit.ly/coHUHW about an hour ago
@MacGregorESPN "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" remix starring the Voice of Dead Barry White and the Voice of Dead Earl Woods charts platinum. about an hour ago
@ESPNCommentary There's a push to get Pat Burns into Hockey Hall of Fame. Let's make it happen now. Pierre LeBrun http://bit.ly/dtqxWA about an hour ago
@ESPNCommentary NFL teams may pay too much to early picks, but that's where the pro bowl players are. Mike Sando http://bit.ly/9t7kTl about an hour ago
@DJGalloESPN The latest edition of my Offseason Pigskinpalooza -- http://tinyurl.com/y8nq8ky about 2 hours ago
@ESPNCommentary MLB exec Rob Manfred explains how baseball teams are required to use their revenue sharing money. (audio) http://bit.ly/9e80Qi about 4 hours ago
@MacGregorESPN Tiger starts new Twitter feed: "**** My Dead Dad Says." about 4 hours ago
@ESPNCommentary Hey, Yankees, GM Neal Huntington says without revenue sharing in baseball, the Pirates wouldn't exist. (audio) http://bit.ly/9uTnJ2 about 4 hours ago
@sportsguy33 Jason Sobel is doing Cover It Live for us. Here's the link: http://bit.ly/ayY8lV about 4 hours ago
@sportsguy33 I wanted to do the Cover it Live gimmick again but they picked someone else. RT @Twenty2Life Live chat for the Masters today? about 4 hours ago
@MacGregorESPN Voice of Dead Earl Woods agrees to Sunday interview with Voice of Dead Bobby Jones. Butler Cabin. Check local listings. about 4 hours ago
@MacGregorESPN Voice of Dead Earl Woods agrees to summer tour of America's state fairs with Jay Leno and the Mandrell Sisters. Brought to you by Chex! about 4 hours ago
@sportsguy33 E-mail from my Mom: "That Tiger ad with his Dad's voice is truly unconscionable. Who in the world is advising this person?????" about 4 hours ago
@ESPNCommentary How should we react if Tiger Woods wins Masters? Rick Reilly (video) http://bit.ly/ddqjr9 about 4 hours ago
@jemelehill When an athlete has officially jumped the shark: When u have 2 start sentences w/ "I'm not condoning.." #tigerwoods #MV7 #plaxico about 5 hours ago
@MacGregorESPN Per IMG, Voice of Dead Earl Woods agrees to spend nights of 4/10 through 4/17 hovering at the foot of Tiki Barber's bed making scary noises. about 5 hours ago
@MattFriedrichs Environmental toll of gaming: Lots of electricity use. http://bit.ly/aBXPmW about 6 hours ago
@RealSkipBayless Hot at 10E: Tiger ad? Billy Payne remarks? Is this most anticipated comeback ever? Will you root for Tiger? If he wins, good or bad thing? about 6 hours ago