Morning Head: A-Rod gives up anal virginity in poker game?

Cameron Diaz, who was not gambled away in a high stakes poker game by A-Rod. Side note, I've seen some recent pictures of Cameron Diaz, and while she's clearly keeping shape, she's kind of scary looking. Maybe it's the pussy in me, but I'm not a fan of women who are more defined than I was in high school. Or that I have bigger boobs than (sadly, this list is getting bigger by the day).

Alex Rodriguez has reportedly been playing in some high stakes poker games with celebrities like Matt Damon, Toby Maguire, Leonardo DiCaprio and Ben Affleck. The MLB is apparently upset by this, because A-Rod has been told before to stay away from underground poker games. Gambling, of course, is taboo in professional sports, but betting for sex with your hot-ass girlfriends is not exactly doctoring your lineup to cover a spread. (NY Post)

Doug Fister was impressive in his first start as a Tiger, and for his efforts he received more run support than he had all season in Seattle. Well, not quite, but almost. Fister picked up his first win as a Tiger in a 5-4 victory against the Texas Rangers. This is the same Rangers team that's leading the AL West and became a lot of people's AL "favorite" after the trade deadline when it picked up some big-time relievers. The Tigers have not been too impressed with those relievers, however, and can finish off a sweep of the Rangers this afternoon at Comerica. (DetNews)

Former Michigan State and NFL defensive lineman -- and actor -- Bubba Smith died Wednesday. Obviously, I never saw Smith play, but they say he was one of the all-time greats in the college game. He was also pretty awesome in "Police Academy." (Freep)

REAL COLLEGE FOOTBALL NEWS! Kind of. The preseason Coaches Poll came out today, and Oklahoma is No. 1. Michigan State is No. 17, followed immediately by Notre Dame. Michigan is in the "others receiving votes" category sandwiched between Central Florida and Air Force. Defending national champion Auburn? No. 19. Frankly, I think even that is a little generous. (USA Today)

I rarely say things like this, and in fact, this might be the first time I've ever said this: Merril Hoge is right. The concussed one says that Kyle Orton is the better choice for the Broncos at quarterback this year. Early camp performance and statistics also point to this, but when the other guy is Tim Tebow, people are going to freak out. I'd also like to take this moment to apologize to Merril Hoge for my calling him an idiot when he said Vince Young wouldn't amount to anything. Touche, Hoge. Touche. (CBS Sports)

How's this for Amazingness? From reader and one-time contributor Brad, here's video of a witness to the LINCOLN assassination on a game show: