Today The Girls are coming to you live from inside the shredded cauliflower ear of James Thompson, and let's just say this ain't no picnic. And it must not have been much fun to be on the receiving end of some of the blows delivered by Kimbo Slice. We're not fans of guys beating the crap out of each other, but you have to give it to Kimbo. He could have easily gone down a dark path, but instead he chose to channel his rage and level it at his opponents in the cage. We sort of have to support that because the alternative could have been ugly for all mankind. Over in the French Open, the closest thing to cage fighting in tennis, we get ready for a weekend showdown and pray for good weather. Clay storms make for bad tennis and bad hair. As usual, The Girls are pulling for Nadal, which isn't exactly going out on a limb given he is 26-0 at Roland Garros. Yes, much to Carol's chagrin, the Belmont Stakes are this weekend and Robin will be watching. Carol will light a candle at Barbro's grave, vowing to never talk about horse racing on her sports podcast again. NASCAR coverage switches to TNT from FOX...let's see if that can dampen Kyle Busch. If not, we demand his car be swiped for the cream and the clear. Yes, NBA fans, it's the dream you've all been waiting for, a Lakers Celtics brawl for the Championship. We just have one request. Can the media not cram the whole rivalry thing down our throats so that we all wish it was the Pistons and the Spurs? We are beyond psyched to watch Kobe and his Executive Board take on the Big Three and their band of merry men, but we fear rivalry saturation. Let's just focus on what will most assuredly be some killer basketball. Now if the new Garden would darken their bowl like the Staples Center, life would be perfect. Well, that and Kevin Garnett taking out Jack Nicholson. We'd pay the price for courtside seats to see that drama. For the action to be perfect on the court the shot clock needs to be played like a fiddle, Boston's bench needs to know that Doc is confident and has a game plan, and Kobe...well...he just needs to be breathing. Now how about that for a Game 5 and 5A? NHL fans, you got your money's worth on that one! Fluery earned his keep by keeping out even air from his net. Ditching the yellow pads has worked wonders. But the fact that he had to save 55 shots doesn't bode well for the Pens, although in the Stanley Cup Playoffs anything can happen. Like Ryan Malone taking a slapshot to the face and getting right back out there. Take that Clay Bucholtz! We're still betting on a showering of Octopi any day now...and then hopefully our very own date with Lord Stanley. Over on the diamond we bow to this week's Rookie Look, Jay Bruce. Apparently Christ was busy so he sent his favorite baseball player, Jay, to save the souls of the Cincinnati Reds and their fans. Up till now Jay hasn't walked on water, but give him a few days. It's eminent. Probably right after he hits for the cycle...for the second time...in the same game. Our Fan-Tutor keeps us in the ball game, and it's the exact type of ball The Girls like to play. Well, we can't actually play baseball, but it's the kind we like to watch. Down with the homer! And in this week's IT HAS TO BE SAID, we finally come to realize that there is a point in time when politicians are truthful. Seriously. We know you don't believe us but it's fact. So grab your very own Lord Stanley, some shades so you can look at Don Cherry's suits, and a big bag of popcorn in honor of T.O.'s fat new contract...it's time to talk sports with The Girls! Less