The Lakers were beaten last night in Oklahoma City in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, and beaten badly – sort of like the last conference semifinal game they played. And speaking of that game, one scene near the end last night looked awfully familiar.

There’s a chance you already knew a thing or two about Jazz swingman Gordon Hayward’s affinity for the game StarCraft, but have you seen it in action? Local channel KSL got a look, and Hayward is… definitely dedicated.

The Black Eyed Peas’ Fergie and Sir Alex Ferguson don’t have much in common. The former is a well-known pop star. The latter is the longtime Manchester United manager/soccer icon. But they do have one significant thing in common – last names. And today, that similarity caused a ton of confusion – as well as some panic.

Sure, it’s great how former Suns sharpshooter Dan Majerle effortlessly picks off a ground rule double that bounces right up into his hands at a Diamondbacks game. Sure, it’s great how he has a creepy look on his face after he does it. But there’s something even greater about this.

Florida A&M’s Marching 100 band was once the pride of the school, but it’s been rocked by scandal since the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion last November. As of today, that scandal will officially keep the band from performing for another year.

Roger Federer won the Madrid Open yesterday, but we’re really here to talk about what happened after the match, when Will Smith showed up with a Men in Black suit. Really.

Rangers manager Ron Washington likes to curse. Maybe even as much as he likes to dance. So no matter what he says in the clip after the jump, the safest bet is probably not to cut to him for reaction shots when controversial things happen.

Move those vitamin waters over and make room for a trophy: according to the AP, LeBron James will be named the 2011-12 NBA MVP. It’ll be his third such award in four years. He is the right choice.

Everybody hates Kris Humphries, and that hatred stems from his short-lived marriage to Kim Kardashian… i.e., not very much at all, really. Being so widely hated for so little might make some people bitter. Humphries, though, seems to be doing just fine with it.

Tim Tebow has a dog. See? Cute, right? Well, the dog was named Bronco, but now Tebow isn’t a Bronco anymore, and plays for a New York (area) team. So tebow, savvy guy he is, changed the dog’s name to Bronx. And you’ll never believe it, but a guy who loves everything Tebow does loved it.