The Buzz:

Bob Knight must be running on fumes or in need of gas money. How else to explain a new commercial where he converses with a Volkswagon? Shouldn't the auto maker have considered someone who's more of a motor mouth? One thing's for certain: You don't want either coach or car to get overheated.

Filling in

Taking Boston creme to a whole new level, Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon is starring in commercials for Dunkin' Donuts. The Buzz would've chosen David Ortiz, then unveiled a Big Papi seed bagel.

Ride it out

David Beckham was issued a ticket for performing an illegal maneuver while driving in Hollywood last week. Apparently, Beckham was trying to make a star turn.

Love-all

Andy Roddick has proposed to his swimsuit model girlfriend, Brooklyn Decker. She's now set for life. Friends say they're a great match. In fact, when they play another couple in tennis she becomes a doubles Decker.

Unbearable

Former linebacker Dick Butkus was not a backer of the college award that shared his name and last week won a lawsuit that will halt his unwanted association with it. Seems Butkus wanted bupkus to do with the trophy.

BBL?

Ron Artest isn't the type to be swayed by money or a chance to win. The factor that may determine whether Artest opts out of his contract with Sacramento is what the bloggers think, as Artest admitted to surveying the posts on the internet forum to gather the community's opinion. If only Artest was this active on the boards while playing.

Hammon wry

Women's basketball player Becky Hammon, who is not of Russian decent, will nevertheless suit up for Russia in the Olympics, after failing to make the U.S. squad. Hammon hopes friends and family don't have a Moscow.

Cut the mustard

USC's O.J. Mayo has declared for the NBA draft. The reason was simple: Mayo needs bread.a revolution. The fad FOUR.

Online poll

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have urged President Bush to boycott the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics. Should Bush follow their advice?