The Buzz
By Times Staff Writer
Published April 24, 2005
WHO'S HOT?
The NFL. You have to give a league credit when its fans adjust their schedules (and lives) to hold parties for something as lame as a draft.
WHO'S NOT?The Orlando Magic. Once the surprise of the NBA, the Magic finished 36-46 and didn't make the playoffs (or come close for that matter). One certainly has to wonder if things will get any better next season.
OVERRATEDKobe Bryant
Kerry Wood
The use of the word "freak" when describing someone's athleticism.
UNDERRATEDCiatrick Fason
ESPN'S John Clayton
Curb Your Enthusiasm
GOOD NEWS, TAMPA BAYIt's official: The dumbest folks on the planet don't live here. The Los Angeles Times reported last week that Lakers playoff tickets were offered at one of those 99 cent stores. In small print the ad read: "Unfortunately, the Lakers did not make the playoffs. Actual Lakers 2005 playoff tickets are not available." That, however, didn't keep several people from stopping by to purchase tickets. The Lakers went 34-48. What's next, Devil Rays World Series tickets at Target?
WHAT WOULD PELE DO?The Associated Press reports a Colombian funeral parlor is offering to bury people in the colors of their favorite soccer clubs. "Some might think it's a little extreme, but Colombians really adore soccer," Camilo Andres Jaramillo, manager of the San Vicente funeral parlor, said. Question: If you're a Bucs fan, would you be caught dead in an old Creamsicle jersey?
PAGING DR. CANSECODuke University, according to the Raleigh News & Observer, is looking into allegations by former Blue Devil baseball players that members of recent teams used steroids. It looks, though, as if the current team isn't using the juice. Duke entered the weekend 12-27.
- Compiled by Times staff writer Keith Niebuhr using information from other news organizations.