Casual Links from Around the Universe

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Historic Fundraising Campaign Reaches $1 Billion Milestone - Georgetown University
A gift from a young alumna has helped Georgetown achieve a major milestone in its historic, 10-year fundraising campaign – reaching the $1 billion mark of the $1.5 billion goal.

Why John Thompson III Remains Ideal Coach for Georgetown Hoyas | Bleacher Report
The Georgetown Hoyas' recent NCAA tournament failures sound like a broken record. That doesn't mean coach John Thompson III isn't the right man for the Georgetown job, though...

Henry Sims Leaves the NBA D-League For International Gig in Philippines - Ridiculous Upside
Henry Sims has risen up as one of the top talents the NBA D-League has seen all season long. With the BayHawks fighting for a playoff spot, he has left town and will play overseas the rest of the season.

It's An Enthusiastic Crowd At Rogers Centre Tonight, Especially These Two Blue Jays Fans Who Got A Bit Handjobby
Blowjob pantomimes are so passé. I mean, you can find them in hockey, in baseball, and even college football. For the new wave, we must look to Canada

Rutgers Scarlet Knights AD reviewing Mike Rice's job in wake of video - ESPN
Rutgers is expected to make a firm decision Wednesday on the future of men's basketball coach Mike Rice, a source has told ESPN.com senior writer Andy Katz.

If Rice Is Fired, Who’s Next at Rutgers? | ZagsBlog.com
Keep in mind that after one year in the soon-to-be-renamed Big East, Rutgers heads to the Big Ten in 2014 and will need a coach capable of matching wits with the Tom Izzos, John Beileins, Tom Creans and Bo Ryans of the world.

A Guide To Music's Most Outrageous Tattoos
Stars, they're just like us! Except maybe we would've never had the guts to get these tattoos.

Shaquille O’Neal steals the show on the night the Lakers retire his No. 34 jersey (Video) | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo! Sports
Bryant and company did their part, racing out to a double-figure lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the first half before the halftime ceremony took place, starting with a highlight package of Shaq’s greatest on-court hits, followed by taped video tribute from Bryant.

Digging into the past of NCAA President Mark Emmert
The man entrusted as the NCAA's moral compass is seen as both a deft manager with politician-like savvy and a self-serving salesman who escapes blame when scandal visits.

SLAM ONLINE | " Mark Cuban Would Draft Brittney Griner
According to Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, he would be willing to give Baylor’s Brittney Griner the chance to play in the NBA.