LeBron Watch: LeBron on board for Izzo hiring

Tom Izzo was supposed to announce his decision on whether or not he would be accepting the head coaching position for the Cleveland Cavilers on Saturday but delayed his announcement until today.

Whether or not Izzo has reach his decision remains unknown, but according to ESPN.com high level sources say LeBron James is onboard for the Izzo hiring.

While LeBron endorses Izzo, he will not guarantee his return to Cleveland on the hiring alone. Izzo has allegedly reached out to LeBron James.

This morning, Izzo spoke to a youth basketball camp held at MSU but did not offer any insight on his decision.

Look Smart: Vuvuzelas (annoying sound at the World Cup)

If you have been watching the World Cup you probably notice the annoying horn that sounds like static or buzzing bees. But there is nothing wrong with your TV, fans are actually purposely making the sound…. and is capable of reaching 127 decibels.

The vuvuzela is a blowing horn popular among South African soccer fans. While many versions of horns are popular throughout soccer, including the corneta in Brazil, the vuvuzela is favored because of its plastic mold and became popular in South Africa during the 90s. Its name is deprived form Zulu or making a “vuvu” noise.

The vuvuzela has taken over the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and many are calling for a ban on the horn because of its disturbance. Broadcasters along with coaches from the Netherlands and Spain have supported the ban. Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo said the vuvuzelas broke the team’s concentration.

Despite the criticism, FIFA is not banning the vuvuzelas. FIFA President, Sepp Blatter said: “Would you want to see a ban on the fan traditions in your country.”

Mark Sanchez at the Tony Awards

NY Jets QB Mark Sanchez attended the 64th Annual Tony Awards with his girlfriend Jamie-Lynn Singler.

The two have been dating since April when they met at the Tribeca Film Festival. In the past, the former USC quarterback has been linked to Kristin Cavallari and model Hilary Rhoda.

At the Tonys, Sanchez introduced a song from the musical “Memphis” and had this to say about his new hobby: “I’ve become a huge fan of musicals since I’ve come to New York, and I’ve taken some heat from guys on the team, believe me.”

Jeremy Roenick cries after Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanely Cup

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The rule “there is no crying in baseball” does not apply to hockey… at least it doesn’t apply to Jeremy Roenick. Roenick played for Chicago from 1988-1996 and is now an announcer for NBC. Besides the Blackhawks, Roenick played for a slew of NHL teams and had successful career, but he never won a Stanley Cup. Obviously, based on Roenick’s reaction to the Blackhawk’s Cup victory… it is what he regrets most. What is not clear is why Roenick always went for the big bucks and went to bad teams instead of Cup contenders?

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