Bush’s burning love
Us Weekly magazine reports 26-year-old Kim Kardashian, most recently in the news over a sex tape with an ex-boyfriend, is now out in the open with her new man, New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush. The two, who were introduced last year by Kardashian pal Paris Hilton and Bush’s former USC teammate Matt Leinart, began dating casually earlier this year. But their low-key romance has blossomed into a full public display of affection, according to Us. On May 10, they were seen “grinding” and “making out” on the dance floor of L.A. nightclub Teddy’s.
The NBA MVP is …
Dirk Nowitzki has some consolation for a postseason flop — an MVP trophy. The Dallas Mavericks forward ended the two-year MVP reign of good friend Steve Nash on Tuesday. “It’s still a little hard for me to be happy because of the way this season ended,” Nowitzki said. “But this is an award for the regular season. That’s how I’ve got to look at it and be proud.”
NFL game in
London a hot ticket
More than half a million ticket requests poured in soon after commissioner Roger Goodell announced the New York Giants would play the Miami Dolphins at the new Wembley Stadium in London. About 10,000 fans are expected to travel from the U.S., only a fraction of the anticipated sell-out crowd of 90,000.
Bonds’ chilling on answering Schilling
Barry Bonds said he’s “too old” to respond to Curt Schilling’s critical comments and also refused to talk about his pursuit of Hank Aaron’s career home-run mark on Tuesday. A week ago, Schilling criticized Bonds on a radio talk show, saying the slugger has admitted using steroids and cheating on his wife and his taxes. He apologized to Bonds on his blog the next day. Bonds said: “I’m too old for childish activities. I don’t really have any time for that at all.”
NHL PLAYOFFS
West: Detroit’s game at Anaheim did not end before press time.
AND FINALLY
– The Mid-Continent Conference, is changing its name to The Summit League. The new name and logo will take effect June 1. – Michelle Wie has been extended a third invitation to the PGA Tour’s July 12-15 John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill. – Heat guard Dwyane Wade had surgery Tuesday on his left shoulder and left knee.
