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Shaq Pays For Slain 5 Year Old's Funeral

(Sources: Associated Content, CBS News)

It was a story that pulled at the heart strings of parents across America. The idea that a mother could pimp out her five year old daughter to a man with a sick agenda involving her rape and ultimately murder is enough to make any decent human being with a drop of moral fiber scream "bloody murder." What has the world come to? Perhaps this same thought filled the mind NBA superstar and World Champion, Shaquille O'Neal when he took it upon himself to relieve the Davis' family of the financial burden of raising funds to finance little Shaniya's funeral.

Bizness of Sports:Custom NBA Headphones by Skull Candy

Ever see a product or service on television or on the internet and say "That's Dope! Why didn't I think of that?" Well maybe you aren't saying the custom NBA endorsed head sets by Skull Candy are dope but what isn't "fly" about your favorite NBA players' number, team logo and team colors decked out on some of the most state of the art audio accessories on the market today. Look out Bose, Ear candy just got more custom!

Allen Iverson and Grizzlies Anull Marriage

(Sources: NBA.com, USA Today , Yahoo Sports)

It was shorter than a "I Love Ray J" reality show reject's career however the ill-fated marriage between Allen Iverson and the Memphis Grizzlies is now officially over. Monday, Grizzlies owner and Iverson mutually agreed to go separate ways putting an end to Iverson's 10 day tenure in Memphis of which he only played 3 games before succumbing to a hamstring injury. 

"The Grizzlies and Allen Iverson have come to a mutual agreement that because of personal matters that forced him to leave the team on November 7, Allen will step away from the game at this time, allowing him to focus on those matters," Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace said in a statement according to USA Today.

REVENGE OF THE FALLEN: RAVENS VS BROWNS

Going from a dominant defense to a defense that has given up a whopping total of 400 yards over 3 consecutive games has been a big blow to the Baltimore Ravens pysche. Last in total defense at 409.1 yards per contest in addition to the loss of key linebackers Eric Barton and D'Qwell Jackson, the Cleveland Browns are far from a playoff contention team. On top of that, the Brady Quinn/ Derek Anderson musical chairs QB experiment has yielded a lackluster 3-4 record. A win tonight will be a saviour to Ravens playoff hopes or a boost in Browns' quest to locate their ever elusive team identity. It's going down this Monday night!

Titans Owner Fined $250k For Giving Middle Finger To Fans

(Sources: ESPN , USA Today)

To say Sunday's win over the Buffalo Bills was a huge move forward in leaving behind a disappointing Tennessee Titans season for the state of Tennessee, the fans, staff and administration is an understatement. Defeating Buffalo Bills owner during a legacy game on the anniversary of the AFL was so emotional for 86 year old Titans owner, Bud Adams that he celebrated the victory in the most gentleman of fashions -- by flicking off Bills fans with not one middle finger but two with balls of brazen steel for all those with a view of his luxury box to see. An observant fan caught Adams on film giving fans the "obscene" gesture that later cost him $250,000 large ones he undoubtedly won't miss yet nonetheless was apologetic for.

PISTONS WILL BYNUM MONSTER DUNK

Detroit Pistons, Will Bynum stands at arguably at 6 feet tall however the question on George Blaha's lips and everyone's mind is just "How tall do you think Will Bynum really is?"Will "The Thrill" had the Palace of Auburn Hills on its feet with some serious vertical in not only one but two MONSTER dunks. The second jam coming about in the second half off a Pistons block and a fastbreak leading to a hardcore dunk facial over a stunned 7'1 Tyson Chandler.

Easily a Top Ten highlight on Sportscenter and contender for "Dunk of the Week." Check out both jams courtesy of our friends at Need4Sheed.com for footage that is truly "Bynumite!"

MIKE TYSON AIRPORT KNOCKOUT

(Sources: LA Times, Associated Press , RadarOnline)

Months after the death of his 4 year old daughter, Exodus, former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson seemed to be on the right track with a successful movie tour underway for his documentary Tyson and an emotional,character building appearance on Oprah. Unfortunately, trouble has found Tyson again in the form of a misdemeanor battery charge. A photographer alleges that Tyson struck the paparazzo sending him to the ground in one bloody blow after he attempted to get photo of him and his family at the United Airways terminal of LAX Airport upon returning from their European vacation. Tyson on the other hand, claims that the photographer was the aggressor, striking him in an attempt to obviously provoke him and the 43 year old champ was simply trying to defend his 10 month old daughter which Tyson was reportedly holding at the time. 

Kareem Abdul Jabbar Battles Cancer

(Sources: ESPN, LA Times )

When six time NBA MVP and current special assistant to the World Championship Los Angeles Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar began experiencing hot flashes and sweats on a regular basis, he instantly knew something was wrong. Though his family has a past history of cancer, nothing could prepare him for his diagnosis. After visiting a physician from his alma mater during the late 1960's, UCLA, it was discovered that Kareem's white blood cell count was abnormally high. Without further delay, he was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia called chronic myeloid leukemia, which affects both the blood and bone marrow by producing cancerous blood cells.

BRAIN VS BRAWN:BRONCOS TAKE ON STEELERS

Coming off a sudden end to their undefeated record, the Broncos face a hungry Steelers team led by the league’s second most pass efficient quarterback in Ben Roethslisberger. Roethlisberger's evolution from a pump fake quarterback with as many sacks as completions into a model franchise quarterback that can spread the offense while simultaneously spark the running game, balances the team's offense. Denver has shown and proven that it is a force to be reckoned this season. Although their viewed as the underdog going into tonight's matchup, they currently hold the home field advantage. With the exception of their sloppiness on the punt return, the change in air pressure isn't the only thing the Steelers need to concern themselves with visiting the "Mile High City." Two great defenses, only one can be victorious this Monday night.