PETA being PETA by creating the below billboard. After threat of  a lawsuit by Tiger it’s now going to feature South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford.

Haven’t you always wondered if she might be hot? Here she is…

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World-famous hottie in-studio Friday @ 4. Watch on CSN.

First of all, I thought the timing of this press conference was a clear shot at Accenture, a sponsor who dropped him. After further review, the timing seemed to be more a result of his rehab process. It’s clear this admission was required as part of that program. There was doubt but it’s obvious he is in treatment and is taking this very seriously.

Despite his less that stellar public-speaking skills, I thought Tiger did well. PR-wise that’s exactly what he needed to say. The setting was awkward and a bit surreal but we finally have a public figure standing up humble and showing humility. Give me another prominent figure who has been through a public crisis like this who said “I convinced myself normal rules didn’t apply” or “I thought I could get away with anything” or “I felt entitled.” Absolutely the right things to say and for the record, I believe him. You can debate his sincerity but in terms of the message he couldn’t have nailed it any better.

Keys to me in the speech were that his marriage isn’t over (which surprises me), he is in rehab (which I had my doubts about) and he’ll never speak publicly about the details of his infidelity (which doesn’t surprise me knowing how private he is). I believe him when he says there was no domestic violence. I never believed that mainly because getting hit in the face with a driver should mean reconstructive surgery not being released from the hospital with minor cuts.

I found it interested that he said when he returns he will be more “respectful of the game.” It’s refreshing that he has finally addressed his foul mouth and baby-like antics on the course. It also signifies he hears that criticism which is important to note. I could have done without the berating of the inaccurate reporting but other than that, this was a step in the right direction for Tiger Woods. The bottom line for me is that I just want to see him back on the golf course because if he’s being honest and he gets his priorities in order I cringe to think what he may be able to do to add to his golfing legacy. Time will tell how sincere he was…

Prepare to be astonished:

The Blazers deal Steve Blake, Travis Outlaw and $1.5M to the Clippers for Marcus Camby. Thumbs up for 5 reasons:

1. You’re significantly better in the middle. ‘Watchamacalit’ to Juwan Howard but Camby’s presence defensively and on the boards is just what the doctor ordered. As a matter of fact, this should give fans hope of winning at least one playoff series. Before this, I didn’t think there was much of a chance. This is all assuming Camby gives max effort which is probably a big assumption on my part but I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt until we see him up close. Word is he’s not happy about the deal.

2. Steve Blake isn’t a loss. Andre Miller makes Blake look like a D-Leaguer (hate to say “I told ya so” on that one) and the emergence of Jerryd Bayless means the team wasn’t going to resign Blake.

3. Dealing Outlaw means more playing time for Nicolas Batum and Rudy Fernandez and who in the world doesn’t want that? Outlaw was likely going to have to get most of his minutes backing up LaMarcus Aldridge. This way Martell Webster’s minutes aren’t disrupted either. I also had doubts about KP’s willingness to resign Outlaw anyway.

4. Camby is the perfect short-term solution to a short-term problem. The ball remains in your court. In other words, after the season - you still have options.  Camby’s deal is up at the end of the season and he’s 35 years old. Make no mistake, he’s a rent-a-player but in the event it works out at least there’s the option of resigning him.

5.  The Blazers long-term plans are unaffected. Oden & Joel will be back. The pillars remain in place with Roy, LA and Batum. Rudy Fernandez still gets time to season as do Bayless and Webster.  Plus, you aren’t handcuffing yourself financially. Ideal.

Hilarious chat with the classic comedy duo. Listen here.

Finally! JoePa sans glasses:

The ball has begun to roll my friends.

It only makes sense. The Pac-10 is behind the times. Twelve teams and a championship game means more money, a better television deal and a potential for a second team in the BCS. The key to making this happen will be the right markets for the new TV deal which begins in the 2011-12 season but will be renegotiated later this year. For example, Boulder/Denver (University of Colorado) and Salt Lake City (University of Utah) definitely fit that mold. Academics are also a major consideration. It should be noted that Pac-10 Commissioner Larry Scott’s new “deputy” Kevin Weiberg was instrumental in taking Penn State to the Big 10.

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