The skinny: Kidd has always rebounded well.

Jason Kidd has swapped model girlfriends as swiftly as he conducts a fast break. Out is Hope Dworaczyk, replaced by May Andersen. Why the switch? Call him a Hopeless romantic.

Silverware and tear

Here’s proof that Red Wings and hot wings don’t mix: The Stanley Cup was dented during a celebration at a Detroit eatery owned by defenseman Chris Chelios. The team should’ve tried to keep the incident — and the trophy — under the table.

China syndrome

Recently, there’s been a surge in China in the baby name Aoyun, which translates as “Olympic Games.” It’s proof that you can’t spell “infant” without ‘fan.’

Taking c-notes

WWE commish Vince McMahon has been acting more like Ed McMahon lately, dispersing a total of $1 million to fortunate fans during broadcasts on Mondays (Gary Bettman, are you observing?). This concept is known as Pay It Forward Thinking.

There’s the rub

After ditching Sports Illustrated, Rick Reilly is itching to ingratiate himself at ESPN. “If you scratch your left ear, they have a way of making a podcast out of it,” he saide. You realize there’s no video component to a podcast, right Rick? So much for living in the hear and now.

Rx’s and O’s

Terrell Owens needs to take a chill pill, but he must be cautious. T.O. is feeling testy that, since he recently missed a random drug screening, he’ll be subject to additional ones this year. The NFL might want to examine T.O.’s frustration more closely — it could be a case of ‘roid rage.

Field of Broken Dreams: Costner knows a thing or two about the long bomb.

Turns out “Dances with Wolves” actor Kevin Costner has a favorite tribe: the Kansas City Chiefs. His voice can be heard in a radio ad for the team sharing his reasons for rooting. He wasn’t paid for the promotion; he did it “For the Love of the Game.” As for the Chiefs, they have “No Way Out” of another losing season.

No. 1 Choice

A Pittsburgh restaurant owned by former Steeler Jerome Bettis has a lavatory lavish enough to put it in the running for “America’s Best Restroom.” The winner won’t be announced until August, though news could leak out early.

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