The passing of Michael Jackson came as a surprise and touched people around the world. Folks are still mourning his death. I’ve talked about Mike Jack’s connection to the sports world through Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and the NFL. In this video Michael sings the National Anthem as a member of The Jackson 5 before Game 1 of the 1970 Baltimore-Cincinnati World Series. Read the full story

Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson joined Tiger Woods in Washington D.C. at the AT&T National Golf Tournament. Tony and Tiger teamed up on the links and Jess was there to sing the National Anthem. Read the full story

• Syracuse University student does his best Josh Howard impression

The kid could’ve done a better job, and after watching the video I have one question. Who will be the recipient of the hate-filled emails from racists? Mark Cuban? Syracuse University? YouTube?

Props to rapper Los out of Baltimore for this video from Allen Iverson’s celebrity football game back in July. The event featured stars such as Iverson’s Nuggets teammate Carmelo Anthony and rapper Nelly. Josh Howard of the Dallas Mavericks makes a cameo at the 1:43 mark to give his views on “The Star-Spangled Banner”, and the Presidential race.

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