So pro golfer John Daly has lost $50-60 mllion in gambling, according to his autobiography to be released Monday. Just add this to the list of demons which seem to chase the guy.

I've always found Daly entertaining, wandering around a golf course with a cigarette in one hand & Diet Coke in the other. Despite not quite living up to fan expectations after winning two majors early in his career, he has remained a gallery favorite, especially at the FESJC. Just follow the roar of the crowd at TPC Southwind & there would be Daly. If he made the cut on Friday, you could expect a larger crowd to be there for tee off Saturday.

Let's face it, we've all been pulling for the guy to win... not just at golf, but at life.

An amusing Daly story at the FESJC happened in 2002. After two rounds he was -4 or -5 & was looking to match his top 5 finish at the tournament a year earlier. But disaster struck on Saturday & Daly shot a 79. Ouch.

I remember arriving at the TPC Sunday morning expecting to catch the last six or so holes of Big John, but a final score had already been posted. I asked around what had happened. It seems Daly was pretty disgusted with his game so he played his final round in less than two hours. When asked by a reporter before he started the round what he expected that day, he replied that he expected to be poolside at his Arkansas home after lunch. I believe Daly's prediction came true.

Hopefully his wife Sherrie has been a positive influence in his life, although she has had well documented legal problems of her own.

Even with all his troubles, Daly is very active in fundraising for various charities through his John Daly Foundation. He has an upcoming celebrity pro-am in June at Cottonwoods Golf Course in Tunica.

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Is the city's patience wearing thin with the Grizzlies? After last night's embarrassing loss to Dallas, the Grizz are now 0-12 in NBA playoff history. I have been hesitant to jump on the bash Jerry West bandwagon, because I look at where the team was when he got here. But you would think after three-straight trips to the postseason you would luck into one win.

Until this year, there had been some grumbling amongst Tiger fans over their lack of postseason success. It will be interesting to listen to sports talk radio today & see what the verdict is on the Grizzlies.

Meanwhile, here's what's being written:

Mavs have a rout to the second round, 102-76

No struggle for Mavs this time

Sweep success

These Mavs exhibited their killer instinct

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The Houston Chronicle reports the Astros are ready to fork over some mighty big bucks to lure Roger Clemens back. The two sides are expected to meet today & rumors are the contract would be a prorated equivalent of the $18 million they paid him last season.

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