Here are some images of potential designs for the Atlanta Falcons’ new stadium. As described by Deadspin’s Tom Ley, one of the super futuristic designs looks something like a metallic starfish hugging an otherwise normal stadium. However you describe it, it looks awesome.

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The NHL playoffs start tonight and there are storylines-a-plenty. The favorites out of the west are the Chicago Blackhawks who beat basically everybody this season, but ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun warns not to count-out the defending champion Kings and their stellar goaltender Jonathan Quick. This reporter wholeheartedly agrees.

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The Pac-12 coaches are reportedly discussing the idea of changing the league’s scheduling structure so that teams play eight league games instead of nine. With a selection committee coming to college football strength of schedule figures to become ever-more important, and an eight game schedule would allow coaches to schedule a fourth non-conference game against a high-profile opponent.