There’s nothing better than logging onto Twitter early in the morning and seeing a multi-tweet rant from Kanye.  But, for sports fans, this comes close.

John Buccigross, who for my money is among the 2 or 3 best hosts at ESPN, went off on the Tampa Bay Lightning for complaining about a shootout winner, scored by Linus Omark last night.

Let’s run through the situation

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There’s an article in the New York Times today about professional athletes copywriting their nicknames or sayings. Darrelle Revis has a trademark on Revis Island and both TO and Ochocinco have various products with their various sayings.

The story got me thinking. None of these guys have great nicknames. In fact, no one has a great nickname anymore. Where have all the great nicknames gone?

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Did someone ask for Bar Refaeli in lingerie? Here you go

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California Correspondent’s favorite pitcher Clayton Kershaw got married to Ellen Melson over the weekend. And thanks to Vin Scully is my Homeboy there is now video of the Dodgers pitcher and his lovely bride showing off their dance moves to Usher’s “DJ Got us Falling in Love.”

Get down, get down!

Justin spent a third round pick on JaVale McGee in our fantasy basketball league because of his ability to do things like this.

Which is to attempt a dunk from the free throw line only to come up really really really short of the basket.

“That’s what happens when you hot dog.”

UCONN Freshman lineman Greg McKee found an interesting way to pass the time while sitting out his freshman year in Storrs.

UConn football player Greg McKee turned himself in to police Wednesday morning on child pornography charges and is being held on $75,000 bond.

McKee, 18, a freshman offensive lineman, was charged with one count each of obscenity, promoting a minor in an obscene performance and importing child pornography material.

Let’s all remember, this is King Ing’s favorite team. And I’m sure the coaches and the school are happy that he wore his school shirt for his mugshot.

GO HUSKIES!!!!

So.. Rony Seikaly’s a DJ now.

I’ve never watched the Wire,  but I am told one of the seasons was about how bad the Baltimore public school system is. Well, apparently, the city’s ignorance isn’t confined to school kids. It also resides in the outfield at Camden Yards.

Let’s get the know Luke Scott a little better. He’s a 32 year old left handed batter who was the team’s MVP in 2010. He’s also a fucking nutjob.

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It is pretty cool that college football players get up to $500 worth of free stuff for playing in a bowl game. Most of the stuff is pretty cool too. But what is up with the Hyundai Sun Bowl giving the Miami and Notre Dame players a Helen of Troy hairdryer?

Take a look at what these student-athletes get

New Mexico Bowl (BYU vs. UTEP)
Gift Suite, Oakley Fuel Cell Sunglasses, Oakley beanie, New Era cap, Oakley Panel backpack, pen with box, Christmas ornament

uDrove Humanitarian (Northern Illinois vs Fresno State)
Sony gift suite, New Era Skull cap, waterproof breathable parka, winter gloves, hand warmers, Ogio Fugitive backpack, Big Game souvenier football

R+L Carriers New Orleans (Ohio vs Troy)
Apple iPod Touch, Balfour ring

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s St. Petersburg (Louisville vs. Southern Mississippi)
Microsoft XBOX 360 4GB, Oakley Fuel Cell sunglasses, Oakley Panel backpack, Mini-helmet

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No other gift this holiday season exudes this much class and creepiness at the same time. So get yours now, because before you know it frat boys all across the country will be rocking the Ben Roethlisberger “Nose means Nose” t-shirt.