While rumors continue about the possibility of NBA stars playing this season in Europe or China, Kevin Love of the Timberwolves has a different plan. He wants to take his talents to Manhattan Beach (California).
At a press conference in New York City Tuesday, the leading rebounder in the NBA announced that he intends to play in next month's Manhattan Beach Open on the pro volleyball circuit.
Love said he was approached by representatives of tour sponsor Jose Cuervo.
"I’m not expecting to win," explained Love, "but I am expecting to be competitive."
Love, who lives in nearby Santa Monica during the off-season, also hopes to be selected as a USA team member in the Olympic basketball competition next year.
Fark.com referred to former NBA star Jalen Rose, after receiving his 20 day jail sentence for a DUI as: "Jailin' Rose". 
NBA stars are expecting a long lockout, so many are exploring playing professionally overseas.
Even though he seems uninterested in a long awaited showdown with Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather has maintained his career unbeaten streak. Last week, he won again. 
The San Francisco Giants and their seagulls used to coexist quite nicely. The birds would flock to AT&T Park after the final out to feast on leftover popcorn, hot dog buns, pizza and even garlic fries. Lately, however, the gulls along with some hungry pigeons have become unwanted party crashers, arriving while the games are still being played, now becoming more aggressive and annoying the fans. 
The Americans may not have done well at the British Open, Wimbledon, or the Tour de France, but the country did clean up in one recent overseas event. 
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Perhaps home plate umpire Jerry Meals got it right; more likely he screwed it up. The bottom line is that Atlanta got a 19 inning win over Pittsburgh Tuesday, when Julio Lugo was called safe at home, even though the throw clearly beat him to the plate. 
The world's hottest golfer, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, gained prominence after winning the Masters earlier this year. Immediately, the British media dubbed him the "New Tiger." 
Sebastian Coe was a world record holder and Olympic champion in the metric mile during the 1980s. Currently, Coe serves as the head of the London 2012 Olympic Games.