THE AFTER PARTY

The Plain Dealer is reporting that Josh Beckett's ex-girlfriend and country music "star", Danielle Peck (very hot), is singing the national anthem tonight. BURN!!! (The Money Shot)

Austin Powers, one of the world’s greatest spies, has lived a completely different life in retirement…as Lou Holtz. (Digital Headbutt)

The real matchup to watch: World Series of Cookies. When these cookies face off, you can throw all the record books out the window. (RandBall)

Has Larry Johnson put the diaper back on? LJ seems to think that his stellar seasons have exempted him from any need for improvement. (The Extrapolator)

Ten reasons to watch USF at Rutgers. Our favorite: Count the number of Sopranos references. (EDSBS)

An interview with the Detroit Pistons' new backup SF Jarvis Hayes. His thoughts on joining the team, who he trains with during the offseason, and more. (Empty the Bench)

Little League coach benches player for swearing; player calls dad on cell phone; dad and uncle arrive and pummel the coach unconscious on the pitcher's mound. (Deadspin)

The U.S. mens national team beat Switzerland is a less-than-thrilling international friendly. A nice excuse to mention everything Swiss. (The Beautiful Game)

The BCS sucks at picking teams for college football, but great for creating controversy. (We Suck at Sports)

Megan Fox, Stacy Keibler and Autumn Reeser in one photograph. Enough said. (Popaholic)