• The Memphis Grizzlies released NBA veteran Allen Iverson on Tuesday after only three games. Iverson never played a home game for the Grizzlies. ... Fans who purchased Iverson jerseys may be upset by the move, but hey, at least they've got a collector's item.
• Ultimate Fighting heavyweight Brock Lesnar was hospitalized with an intestinal tract infection and his future as a fighter is in jeopardy. ... Hey kids, want to know why steroids are bad? Here's your answer.
• The NFL fined Tennessee Titans owner, 86-year-old Bud Adams, $250,000 for flipping Buffalo fans the bird after the Titans beat the Bills on Sunday. ... Adams apologized for his actions, but I bet he was OK with the outcome. At least he knows the arthritis hasn't gotten to his fingers.
• Reality TV bimbo Tila Tequila filed suit against San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman after an alleged assault that Tequila said occured in September. ... I think there are two legitimate explanations. Either Tequila wasn't ready for her 15 minutes of fame to be over just yet, or she's an alien trying to bring down mankind. Both are plausible.
• The Cincinnati Bengals signed controversial running back Larry Johnson to a one-year contract on Tuesday. ... I knew the Bengals couldn't actually go through an entire season without sabotaging their own team.
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