YOUR 8 A.M.

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Only 52, Kobe? Come on, you know you can do better.

SCREW THE MATH:
Kobe Bryant scored 29 more points in the fourth quarter yesterday against the Mavs than he has fingers that will require surgery this summer.

QUESTIONS WE WON'T GET TO ASK TODAY:

• Carl Edwards:
  So how long until Rick Hendrick offers you a spot on the team?
• The Houston Rockets:
  15 in a row is great, but do you realize you could win out and still finish fourth in the West?
• Ernie Els:
  How does it feel to have someone hand you a tourney for once?

ODDITIES:
Odds on who will sign Randy Moss' checks this season
(24 to 1) The Green Bay Packers
(5 to 1) The New England Patriots
(EVEN) A Charleston, WV Inta Juice

WORD OF THE DAY:
Rancor
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