http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8111970/White-Sox's-blowup-doll-comes-under-scrutiny- CHICAGO (AP) - Coming off an 0-6 road trip when they managed just nine runs, the Chicago White Sox returned home Tuesday and were confronted with more questions about two female blowup dolls than they were about their shaky offense. Before Sunday's game in Toronto, an unnamed player positioned two nude blowup dolls in the clubhouse with bats of the players fanning out around them — a ritual of sorts to try and get the team out of its slump. Some found the shrine more tasteless than amusing. Manager Ozzie Guillen said it was a joke that has been blown out of proportion after it got play in the press. General manager Ken Williams, who had lunch Tuesday with Guillen, said he was disappointed by the display and was assured it wouldn't happen again. Foxsports.com 5/7/08

http://www.mstateathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=16800&ATCLID=1457709 STARKVILLE, Miss. ? The Mississippi State men’s golf team has been selected for NCAA postseason play for the first time since 2000. The Bulldogs have been selected a 13-seed in the East Regional, where MState will compete at the par 72 Council Fire Golf Club in Chattanooga, Tenn., on May 15-17. Following their best showing at the SEC Championship since 2000, with a fifth place finish at the three round event, the Bulldogs have been selected to NCAA postseason for the first time in the Clay Homan era and the first time since the year 2000. Mississippi State Athletics Posted 5/7/08

http://blog.nola.com/saintsbeat/2008/05/exseattle_rb_alexander_to_visi.html Mike Triplett, The Times-Picayune 5/6/08 The Saints will bring in free-agent tailback Shaun Alexander for a visit this week, a sign that they're still in the market for some insurance in case Deuce McAllister is unable to return to form. Alexander, 30, was released by the Seattle Seahawks last month after two disappointing, injury-plagued seasons. The former league MVP and three-time Pro Bowl player was scheduled to make his first free-agent visit with the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday. Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis confirmed Alexander's visit, but he declined further comment. McAllister said he wouldn't be surprised or opposed if the Saints add another tailback before training camp. "I anticipate they'll continue to look at veteran running backs," McAllister said. "They have to have some protection just in case there are any setbacks with my rehab, even though there haven't been any. It never hurts to have a Plan B." nola.com Posted 5/7/2008