The Roundup: David Kahn Compares Chris Webber to Darko, Huge World Cup Ratings in Canada, and more

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In Canada, the World Cup (5.3 million) drew nearly as many viewers as the Super Bowl (6.0 million). [Star]

Why would the Vanderbilt coach resign and retire seven weeks before the college football season starts? [Tennessean]

These Mel Gibson audio tapes just keep comin’. But are they 100 percent real? With the right movie role, he’ll be back in the movies in a couple years. [Radar]

Reigning MVP Joe Mauer didn’t have a brilliant first half. [Star Trib]

Sports Illustrated, Steinbrenner’s death, and the Ipad. [All things Digital]

Some thoughts on how to adjust your bracket predictions in the 68-team format. [Rush the Court]

“Sword-wielding man shot by Las Cruces police officer” [El Paso Times]

Say goodbye to Atlanta, Yunel Escobar. [AJC]

Congrats are in order to columnist Ray Ratto. [Comcast Sports Net]

No love child for Landon Donovan. [E Online]

What’s the deal with Jon Lester of Boston and Hanley Ramirez of Florida? [USA Today]