Did you know that tomorrow is Independence Day? Well, since this is a Canadian blog, let’s kick of with some non-American eye candy. We’ve got a treat for the Yanks tomorrow, though. In the meantime, here’s British WAG and model Abbey Clancy.

We all know sports owners try to cry poor but is it all just show? Deadspin found some old New Jersey Nets financial statements and examine how they exaggerate their loss. (Deadspin)

But sometimes losses are a result of the product on the field. Take the Toronto Blue Jays who’ve been out of the post-season hunt for almost 20 years. (Grantland)

And speaking of baseball and losses, Charlie Sheen is back in the news. In an interview, he says that he took steroids while filming Major League and his fastball gained 5 MPH. (Sports Illustrated)

After the jump, wrestling is real to Jim Rome, Costas and Michaels get reunited and blowing up bridges.

Remember Monday’s awesome CM Punk promo at the end of Raw? ESPN’s Jim Rome thinks it was real. It’s still real to Jim, dammit! (With Leather)

With both the NFL and NBA locked out, the NHL is in prime position to pick up fans. That’s why a “We’re still around” marketing campaign would actually work. (Sports Pickle)

Bob Costas and Al Michaels are getting back together in the booth. Sadly, they’re only doing real baseball instead of baseketball. (Awful Announcing)

Okay, one link for the Yanks. Here are some rules for proper backyard wiffleball. (Wall Street Journal)

Google is making a big deal about their new Google+ thing but what the hell is it? (New York Times)

On DVD next week: HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN!!!! (Cool Material) Canada, fuck yeah!

Somebody has closely examined the cover of Super Mario Brothers and discovered that Mario was about to die in the cover image. (Kotaku)

I don’t know why I’m linking to this but for fans of bad photoshop work, it’s 20 celebrities as video game characters. (Super Booyah)

Ever wonder why people still use phone books. Well, Gourmet Spud has a very scientific pie chart with the reasons. (Food Court Lunch)

What do you get when you combine with the 1812 Overture with bridge explosions from 15 movies? Epicness!

LeBron James is an asshole. He dunks on a 10-year-old kid and everyone acts like it’s the greatest thing ever. Fuck them.

Normally I don’t run music videos but when Fearne Cotton likes it, I suppose I should probably link it. It’s a new video by unsigned singer Lana del Rey called Video Games.