CBS announced plans to develop a situation comedy based on the life of Bob Knight. The network says the show will be similar to Coach. Knight will serve as a consultant on the project. How come I envision the cast and crew running gassers after a bad day of blocking?

Workhorse Kevin Brown punches out

The Yankees starter may be lost for the season after breaking his left hand on a wall in the clubhouse. Serious injury. The break goes all the way up to Brown's wrist. He may need Tommy Tune surgery.

Elsewhere, the Diamondbacks put Randy Johnson on waivers. So, it's official. The only thing they're willing to spend more money on next year is the chlorine budget for The BOB swimming pool.

Eagles reacquire Hugh Douglas

The former All-Pro DE was picked up by Philadelphia after being released by the Jaguars. Jack del Rio thinks he can get more sacks from that defrocked priest at the Olympics.

Elsewhere, the Vikings cut DT Brock Lesnar, known to pro wrestling fans as The Next Big Thing. Sad. The Turk told him to turn in his playbook, and folding chair.

Bill Parcells recently chased a guy out of a Cowboys practice who was dressed in a lime green shirt and tie who wanted a tryout. Just wondering. Do you think Ryan Leaf has a brother named Rudy?

Last week, during the Republican Convention, NYC police arrested a man for coming too close to Vice President Dick Cheney. Wow. Paul Tagliabue really is serious about enforcing the no-chuck zone this year.

Olympic stars Phelps, Patterson and Gatlin on Wheaties box

Of course, here in the U.S., you have to wait seven hours before you can actually enjoy a bowl.

Top seeds fashion wins at U.S. Open

I have a technical tennis question. If an opponent retires in the middle of a match against Serena Williams while Serena's modeling a new outfit, does that qualify as a "catwalkover?"

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