2011 Home Run Derby, Victoria Beckham, "Black Widow" and More Swagger News

Shaquille O'Neal is enjoying his retirement from the NBA.

Since Shaq has retired from the NBA, he has made very good use of his Twitter account.

If you're not following him on the platform (which you can do by accessing his page here), you're not using the social media tool correctly.

And if you don't have a Twitter account, well, I just feel badly for you.

Not only has the big man shared intricate details of his personal life with all of his followers, but he has created an intriguing video diary that showcases his day-to-day activities.

Sometimes, he gets a little too personal.

Case in point: when Shaq visited the doctor's office today to get the staples removed from his leg following surgery, he filmed it for his fans to see.

Reader beware, this is some seriously gross stuff, but if you want to watch the video, you can do so by clicking this link.

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But that's just a small sample of what Shaq had in store at the doctor's office.

To watch an extended clip of Mr. O'Neal's visit, including his oversized cast, just click on TMZ's version right here.

It will be interesting to see if the Shaqtus attempts an NBA comeback once he's fully healed up, but my bet is that this entertainer is done for good.

There's only so much wear and tear that a big body like Shaq's can handle, and after a slam dunk, Hall of Fame career, he should enjoy his life doing what he clearly does best.

Entertaining his followers on Twitter.

This is just one gem of Shaq's videos that have come from his feed since he announced his retirement via video from his personal Twitter account, and there's no doubt that there will be several more in the making.

For the first time all year, we know exactly what's going on with regards to Shaq's health status.

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Brett Favre should not come back to the NFL.

There are a lot of Brett Favre fans that want to see him return to the league and thrive as a starting quarterback.

I am not one of them.

Since Favre originally retired with the Green Bay Packers, he has played for the New York Jets (one season) and the Minnesota Vikings (two seasons).

Doesn't it seem like just a distant memory from when he was a revered figure in Wisconsin?

Not only has his legacy taken an obvious hit with his inability to decide on retirement, but his constant waffling and ephemeral nature have made many very tired of his entire act.

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Now, with Favre seemingly enjoying retirement thoroughly, Gil Brandt has decided to add fuel to the Favre fire once again by claiming he might be interested in a comeback.

“I do think Favre would be interested in talking to a team about returning,” Brandt said.

Come, on man!

You couldn't just let the man enjoy his retirement?

Have we run out of things to talk about during the lockout?

This rumor is nothing more than just that, as it would be really difficult to imagine seeing Favre back on the field once again.

But really, the only person that knows is Favre himself. And sometimes, it appears as if even he doesn't know what he wants to do.

For what it's worth, Favre's friend Ryan Longwell doesn't think that he'll be back at any point soon (via Fox Sports North).

“I talk to him at least once a week,” Longwell said. “We are good friends. He is doing great; his family is doing great. He is really excited about not having any questions about whether he is coming back or not, there is no doubt. He is really doing well.”

Like Lucille Ball, Brandt is gonna have some 'splainin to do to back up his comments.

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Deron Williams is reportedly close to joining the Turkish basketball team Besiktas.

According to a report from TalkBasket.net, Deron Williams is finalizing an agreement with the Turkish team Besiktas that will allow him to play overseas.

The team is the same one that signed Allen Iverson last season, an experiment that blew up in their faces.

However, they know that D-Will is a much bigger star than Iverson, and even coach Ergin Ataman recognizes how big the potential move could be (via Sportando).

Ataman, coach of Besiktas, said, specifically referring to Deron Williams: "We are in talks with Williams. He is a bigger star than Iverson and would be the best player in Europe. In addition we are also in negotiations with Zaza Pachulia. Both players are close to an agreement," he said.

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Williams would undoubtedly be the biggest name to take his game overseas, but there could be more names that follow him very shortly.

Let's take a look at what other notable names have already gone overseas or could be going very soon.

Sonny Weems: Weems inked a one-year deal with a Lithuanian club that doesn't have an opt-out clause, meaning that the swingman will test the waters in the NBA in 2012-13.

Andrei Kirlenko: Kirlenko reportedly offered his services to Real Madrid, but the team balked at his requested salary.

Adam Morrison: Morrison is a notable name, but hardly for his performance on the court in the NBA. He'd probably do better in Europe, and he's exploring the possibility.

Danilo Gallinari: Gallinari would only consider Europe in the event of a prolonged lockout, but seeing as he's from Italy, it's foolish to write off the possibility entirely.

Pops Mensah-Bonsu: AC Jeans Milano is reportedly hot on Mensah-Bonsu's tail, and it makes sense considering that he averaged 16.3 points and 9.5 rebounds for ASVEL in France last season.

Kim Kardashian is about to get another reality show.

But this time, it won't include her whole family.

According to HollywoodLife.com, Kardashian and husband-to-be Kris Humphries are in the early stages of securing a new reality television show that would feature the two of them and their day-to-day life.

An insider tells HollywoodLife.com Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries have already started shooting content for a potential spin-off reality show about their relationship!

Am I the only one that doesn't care to watch Ms. Kardashian in yet another reality television show?

As if Keeping Up With The Kardashian's wasn't already enough, it now appears that we'll have Kim & Kris to go along with Khloe & Lamar.

Maybe the two shows will hook up for some joint collaboration in the future.

This just speaks to America's ongoing obsession with the Kardashian family, and the fact that they could have three reality television shows all on E! simultaneously is rather ridiculous.

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How will Humphries adjust to life behind the reality television camera?

I wonder if it will have an impact on his game on the court, but with a lengthy lockout likely, let's just hope that the impending free agent doesn't stray too far away from the hardwood.

Humphries, who averaged a double-double last season in what was a breakout campaign for the New Jersey Nets, will have a strong list of suitors as he is one of the most attractive free agents on the open market.

His wife-to-be just adds to his overall marketability, as whatever club signs him will undoubtedly get a PR boost with Kardashian sitting on the sideline.

If nothing else, this story line should make for interesting fodder in an otherwise extraordinarily boring period of work stoppage in the NBA, and Humphries will get his chance to become a reality television husband like his soon to be brother-in-law Lamar Odom.

Right, Khloe?

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Roy Williams isn't about to waste $76,000.

When Roy Williams proposed to his girlfriend back in February, he went about it in a pretty interesting way.

Rather than getting all sappy and romantic and doing the traditional drop down onto one knee, Williams decided to propose via the United States Postal Service.

No, I'm not kidding.

When Williams proposed to his girlfriend of the time in Brooke Daniels, she turned him down and didn't give back the ring.

Now, he's planning to take Daniels to court in an effort to get it back according to Jon Vanderlaan of OA Online.

Roy Williams Jr. claims in a court filing that he should be able to regain possession of a $76,600 engagement ring he sent to Brooke Daniels, formerly a beauty pageant winner from Tomball.

Williams has declined to comment for the story, but in an affidavit signed by Williams, he claims he sent $5,000 for school and dental bills, a baseball for Daniels’ brother and — as a surprise — a recorded marriage proposal with the ring through the mail just before Valentine’s Day to Daniels. However, when Daniels declined the proposal, she did not return the ring.

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That seems like an awful lot of effort to put forward, but Williams must've really liked her.

Maybe he sent the ring in the mail because he was afraid that he'd drop it if he proposed in person, as he's had a habit of doing that with footballs.

Williams has a history of disappearing when it most matters and has really failed to live up to expectations since being acquired by the Cowboys.

But this story gets even better.

After claiming that she had lost the ring, Daniels' father was found to have been in possession of it the entire time (again, via OA Online).

Williams said in the affidavit that he asked for the ring to be returned until Daniels claimed six weeks later that she had lost it, at which point he reported it lost to his insurance agency. The insurance investigation revealed that Daniels’ father, Michael Daniels, had the ring. He is also named as a defendant in the lawsuit.

It should be interesting to see which party comes out on top.

Anna Kournikova is going to provide serious motivation to the Biggest Loser contestants.

Anna Kournikova has a new gig on television, and she's going to be front and center for a national audience.

The first pictures of Kournikova's newest gig on The Biggest Loser were released on Wednesday and can be found right here, but sadly to say, they're not very exciting.

Kournikova will be the replacing Jillian Michaels who served as trainer through season 11, and the former tennis star is set to take over in season 12 and moving forward.

It's an interesting career transition for Kournikova, who should be very fun to watch in her first season as a full-time trainer.

I wish my personal trainer looked like she does though, because I'd certainly be a lot more motivated to get to the gym.

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Despite the fact that the newest photos of Kournikova aren't quite as revealing as the one seen here, there will be plenty of intrigue packed into the action when season 12 debuts.

Although it'll be a shame that we won't see Anna on the tennis court anytime soon, at least we have pictures like these for the fond memories.

Ms. Kournikova is looking very good for her return to the public sphere, and although she is covered up in the promotional photos, I'm certain the skimpy outfits are in store once the show gets underway.

If she's not exercising in the proper attire she could really hurt herself, and this is a matter of safety when taking on the new occupation.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

I have a strong feeling that a male contestant will win it all in season 12, if for no other reason than that he'll receive more motivation than the females with Anna in charge.

I know that I'd certainly be all ears if she was calling out my name.

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Brett Favre is feeling the itch to play in the NFL again.

Why should we ever take Brett Favre serious?

He can't even make up his mind about whether or not he wants to remain in the league. 

Now, the latest rumors have Favre once again interested in playing in the NFL next season, but it's hard to blame him considering that there is a plethora of poor performers at the position currently rostered.

Longtime Dallas executive Gil Brandt added fuel to the Favre fire when he reported earlier this week that Favre might have an interest in returning to the field via Fox Sports North.

“I do think Favre would be interested in talking to a team about returning,” Brandt said. “But I don't see a team out there right now that would bring him back as a starter. It's awfully hard for (Favre) to go to a team and be a backup. The Vikings must start Christian Ponder this season to get him some experience. And they're not going to get Favre in there to babysit Ponder.”

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So he might not return to the Vikings, but where would he fit? Let's take a gander.

Oakland Raiders: Sorry Raider Nation, but I don't see him donning the silver and black.

Cincinnati Bengals: I don't care how badly Carson Palmer wants to get out of town, the Bengals would be foolish to bring in Favre to add even more distraction to that team.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Blaine Gabbert probably isn't quite ready, and David Garrard is anything but sexy, but I can't see Favre returning to the league and playing for a team that won't sniff the Super Bowl.

Tennessee Titans: This situation could actually work, but they seem intent on handing the keys to Jake Locker. Good luck with that one.

Seattle Seahawks: Matt Hasselbeck is over the hill and Charlie Whitehurst isn't ready. But similarly to the Jaguars, the Seahawks aren't making any sort of Super Bowl noise any time soon.

For what it's worth, Favre's close friend Ryan Longwell doesn't think that the quarterback is returning (again, via Fox Sports North).

“I talk to him at least once a week,” Longwell said. “We are good friends. He is doing great; his family is doing great. He is really excited about not having any questions about whether he is coming back or not, there is no doubt. He is really doing well.

Thanks, Gil Brandt, for opening up another case of Favre drama that nobody wants to deal with.

The 2018 Winter Olympics will be played in South Korea.

In a breaking news development, CNBC's Darren Rovell tweeted that the 2018 Olympic bid will be going to South Korea.

Breaking: The 2018 Olympic Bid goes to PyeongChang, South Korea

The South Korean city was elected to host the games ahead of Munich, Germany and Annecy, France, and while the details may still be forthcoming, this is a big win for South Korea.

According to BBC News, the third time is the charm for South Korea.

The International Olympic Committee's 95 members reached their decision in the first round of voting in Durban.

It is third-time lucky for Pyeongchang, which led the way in the first round of voting for both the 2010 and 2014 Games, which ultimately went to Vancouver and Sochi respectively.

Pyeongchang, whose slogan is "New Horizons," says it can spread the Olympics to a lucrative new market in Asia and become a hub for winter sports in the region.

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Asia has had two winter games prior to the set scheduled for 2018: in Sapporo for the 1972 games, and again in Nagano in 1998.

However, this will be the first set of games held in South Korea, as the previous two were both in Japan.

It should be interesting to see how the public reacts to the decision since South Korea had been up for the bid twice before and was passed over both times.

Although an official announcement isn't expected until later today, IOC President Jacques Rogge gave a strong indication as to how the voting came out via Yahoo!'s Eurosport platform.

IOC President Jacques Rogge said one of the three candidates had achieved an outright majority in a first round of voting. Pyeongchang is widely considered to be the favourite.

The Roger Clemens trial will finally start on Wednesday.

Remember when Roger Clemens was accused of lying?

How about when he was accused of taking injections in the buttocks?

If you're unfamiliar with the story, allow me to break it down for you.

Clemens will go to trial and face charges of using steroids and human growth hormone (HGH) while still playing in the MLB, and then having lied about it under oath.

The 23-year major league veteran still insists that he has never used a performance-enhancing drug throughout his career, but the evidence may indicate otherwise.

As the Associated Press notes, it's going to be tough for Clemens to prove his case of innocence.

Andy Pettitte: Clemens’ fellow pitcher for the New York Yankees and Houston Astros is another vital prosecution witness because he’s the only person besides McNamee who says Clemens acknowledged using drugs, in a private conversation in 1999 or 2000. Clemens has said his former friend is “a very honest fellow” but insists he “misremembers” their conversation.

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Misremembers, eh? I wonder what the court will think of that one.

Kirk Radomski is also expected to be in attendance at the trial, and that's going to be critical as he is the person that Brian McNamee got the drugs from to inject Clemens.

Again, according to the Associated Press, Radomski is expected to testify that he gave the drugs to McNamee.

The former batboy with the New York Mets has admitted providing drugs to dozens of players and was the primary source behind the 2007 Mitchell Report examining the use of performance-enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball. McNamee says he got the drugs for Clemens from Radomski. And prosecutors say Radomski will testify that McNamee told him that he had saved needles he had used to inject players.

With the evidence seemingly stacked against him from a multitude of directions, it's going to be awfully tough for Clemens to dig himself out of this hole.

If he is found guilty, it's going to take another chink out of his already damaged legacy.

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The MLB needs to get the All-Star voting process right.

It's really a shame when deserving players get left off of the All-Star roster when they deserve to be a part of the game.

I used to think that the festivities were meant for each league to showcase its top-tier talent, but that is clearly no longer the case.

Granted that the fans play an integral role in making the wrong selections, it's time for the league to step in and make sure that the proper players make it onto each league's respective roster in order to harbor the type of competitiveness that the fans want to see.

This is no longer a game of the best talent in the MLB. Rather, it has become solely a popularity contest.

Let's delve into five extraordinarily deserving players who were unjustly left off of each league's roster for the mid-summer classic of America's pastime.

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National League

Andrew McCutchen, OF PIT: One of the MLB's most exciting players on its most exciting team, McCutchen didn't even garner consideration for the final fan vote-in spot. Pathetic.

Drew Storen, RP WSH: Why give the nod to the closer who has five wins and 20 saves when you can give it to his setup man instead? Another terrible decision.

Tommy Hanson, SP ATL: When did 10 wins, 100-plus strikeouts and a 2.52 ERA in the first half leave the game as an automatic qualifier? All I have to say is WOW on this one.

Dillon Gee, SP NYM: Gee didn't make the team out of spring training, but he shares the lead with Chris Capuano for most wins on the staff (eight) and has the best ERA of any starter on the club.

Carlos Gonzalez, OF COL: CarGo is on pace to pretty much replicate his stats from an MVP-caliber season in 2010, but I guess that's not All-Star worthy in 2011.

American League

C.C. Sabathia, SP NYY: This just makes no sense. 11 wins, a 3.04 ERA and 106 strikeouts? I'll be laughing when he wins his 20th this year and people are still talking about how he didn't make the AL club.

Paul Konerko, 1B CWS: Does the AL want to win this game? Konerko is at the forefront of every Triple Crown category and in the top 10 for OPS.

Michael Pineda, SP SEA: So what if he's a rookie? Fans want to see this kid pitch. A 2.58 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 108 strikeouts is better than most pitchers could hope for in their best year for the first half, let alone their first!

Elvis Andrus, SS TEX: Andrus is on pace to swipe 50 bags, but I guess speed isn't valued like it once was in this game.

Jon Lester, SP BOS: Lester joins his baseball brothers in Sabathia and Pineda as triple-digit strikeout artists that don't receive an All-Star bid.

When the league gets serious about this game, let me know.

Joey Chestnut is an impressive human being when it comes to hot dogs.

When the 2011 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest got underway yesterday, Joey Chestnut entered as the overwhelming favorite to take home the crown.

After winning the competition for the last four straight years entering Monday, all eyes were fixated on Chestnut and his expanding stomach.

Inexplicably, Chestnut was able to mow down an incredible 62 hot dogs and buns in just 10 minutes time.

The Associated Press had all of the mustard-covered details after the event:

It wasn't a personal best for the 27-year-old nicknamed Jaws, but it was enough to out-eat second-place finisher Patrick Bertoletti by nine wieners. Chestnut, of San Jose, California, won $10,000 and the coveted mustard-yellow belt.

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On the women's side, it was an impressive story as well, although this tale did not include 60-plus hot dogs at the end.

The woman that they call "Black Widow", AKA Sonya Thomas, took home the inaugural women's title at the contest, chowing down 40 hot dogs and buns.

At just 105 pounds, that is certainly no small feat.

Of course, this wasn't the first go-around for Thomas, who had been competing among the men for several years now according to ESPN.

"The other women don't stand a chance," said four-time men's champion Joey Chestnut, who is back in Coney Island to defend his title. "You know when she competed against us, a lot of the men were scared because she is better than most men.

Apparently, Chestnut knew all along not to doubt Thomas.

The second-place finisher on the female side was able to get through just 29.5 hot dogs, so it's safe to say that Thomas should have a sizable advantage leading up to the event in 2012.

Both she and Chestnut might need Darren Rovell of CNBC to snag them a couple of sponsorship deals with antacid companies if they keep up this dietary plan.

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The 2011 MLB All-Star Game Rosters are a complete joke.

For a game that is supposed to have a serious impact and decide which league ascertains home field advantage in the World Series, the MLB should be ashamed of the rosters selected.

While I certainly understand that the fans' involvement has a definite impact on how the lineups are constructed, there are no plausible excuses for the pathetic choices that grace the 2011 lineup.

While the complete rosters for both sides (not including the final vote-in player by the fans) can be found here, I'm going to run down the most ridiculous choices from both sides.

Derek Jeter, SS: Are you serious? I hadn't realized that the All-Star game had turned into the lifetime achievement awards, but I guess that's the case. Jeter boasts a .256/2/20 line through Monday.

Chipper Jones, 3B: Even worse than Jeter considering that he was chosen as a reserve and ahead of teammate Tommy Hanson. Jones' season line is a meager .256/7/44.

Placido Polanco, 3B: The National League should be ashamed of its third base options in 2011. Polanco has admitted to playing hurt and was voted in because he plays for the Phillies. His .274/4/39 stat line does not belong to an All-Star.

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Howie Kendrick, 2B: Come on, man. This is just wrong. Kendrick gets the nod despite producing just 26 RBI in the first half of the season in 72 games played.

Ryan Vogelsong, SP: I'm all for feel-good stories, but Giants' manager Bruce Bochy took four guys from his own pitching staff ahead of several other deserving candidates.Vogelsong doesn't belong in the game.

There's definitely no bias in the All-Star game, though.

No Andrew McCutchen, and 2011 will be without Drew Storen as well.

But as long as we have guys like Ryan Vogelsong and Placido Polanco, who cares?!

The MLB is planning to party like it's 1999, because that's when Derek Jeter and Chipper Jones belonged on the roster.

Not in 2011. It's time to get it right, guys, or else even fewer people will care.