-Joe Thornton and Jonathan Cheechoo will start in the NHL All Star game.

-The Giants already start working on their tribute to the 2002 Giants by signing Russ Ortiz. Hey, what's Shawn Estes doing these days?

-Mark Purdy wants Big Mac to answer some questions before he votes for him into the Hall of Fame. You know, we're really tired of high and mighty sports columnists getting all huffy over steroids. He's either a Hall of Famer or he's not and if he is, then vote the guy in.

-Tim Kawakami talks to Don Nelson about the Warriors and gives grades out to all the players.

-Marc Trestman to interview for the Raiders' Offensive Coordinator position. Ummm...shouldn't they hire a coach first? And has Trestman ever done a good job anywhere? Have fun, Raiders fans.

-But the Raiders might just talk to Mike Martz. That has the potential to be a disaster of monumental proportions.

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