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Hot Clicks: Louise Cliffe; NFL Draft roundup

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There were some intriguing selections (Jake Locker at No. 8 to the Titans?), a blockbuster trade (welcome to Atlanta, Julio Jones) and a missed pick (thanks to a Bears-Ravens snafu). But what might end up being the most noteworthy development from the first-round of the NFL Draft was the Lions taking defensive tackle Nick Fairley with the 13th overall pick. The 6-foot-4, 291-pound Auburn prospect will play alongside 6-foot-4, 307-pound Ndamukong Suh. That should be fun to watch.

The Middle WILL Be Clogged

Nick Fairley :: Chris Trotman/Getty Images

Listen toRoger Goodell get booed at the start of the draft. ... Mark Ingram's imprisoned father sent an e-mail to Suzy Kolber to read to his son after he was drafted for the night's most emotional moment. (If anyone knows why Ingram's dad e-mailed Kolber and not his son, though, please e-mail me and let me know. I'm hoping that wasn't a staged TV moment.) ... Speaking of Ingram, after the running back was drafted 28th overall by the Saints, Reggie Bushsent out this Tweet.

More Draft Links

The NFL Network aired Tweets from fans during the draft. That led to this embarrassing moment. ... Kristin Cavallari, newly engaged to Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, approved of Chicago's first-round pick. ... The Vikings taking Christian Ponder at No. 12 overall was one of the most controversial picks of the first-round. They'll be no controversy about Ponder automatically having one of the top WAGs in sports, though.

Even More Draft Links

You probably haven't heard, but Prince William married Kate Middleton this morning. BroBible.com isn't feeling the love, though, because they're looking at 40 British womenPrince William probably could have married, including actress, singer and model Louise Cliffe.

Photo Gallery Of The Day

Louise Cliffe :: Stuart Wilson/Getty Images/Getty Images

Anybody need a quarterback? (Thanks to Justin, of Great Falls, Mt., for the link.)

Craigslist Ad Of The Day

The Maple Leafs have signed Swedish rapper (and goaltender) Mark Owuya, better known as Mark In Da Park to a contract.

Meet The Rapping Goalie

Via TheScore.com comes this insane ping-pong shot.

Sports Video Of The Day

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