News and notes while ESPN could get Chad Johnson into some trouble…

Liddell continues UFC struggles (AP/ESPN) Some guy named Keith Jardine knocked down Tom Liddell to earn a split-decision in a UFC bout.

Lawyer: Witness turns over Simpson recordings (AP/ESPN) A key witness has turned over hours of audio recordings in the O.J. Simpson armed robbery and kidnapping case.

Tennis’ next ‘it’ girl (SI.com) Arash Markazi says Ana Ivanovic is the next ‘Maria Sharpova.’ Too bad Darren Rovell of CNBC not only beat him to the punch, but also stated she’s the next “Kournikova.”

Bonds: ‘We had fun’ (AP/USA Today) No ill-will from the San Francisco Giants slugger, a day after it was announced that the club will not extend his deal beyond ‘07.

Mike Patrick has important things on his mind (Awful Announcing) Mike Patrick has just got to know what’s up with Britney Spears. In overtime.  Georgia-LSU. Todd Blackledge wishes he had a mute button.

Don’t believe it? Check out the exchange and wonder in awe what the hell brought it on.

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