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Playmaker Roundup: Earl Boykins rejoins Bucks, Helio Castroneves finishes third in Sonoma, Rajon Rondo sits out during Team USA's win over Spain and more...

Louis Ceaser IV, Playmaker Intern

BRANDON JENNINGS: The Milwaukee Bucks recently signed veteran guard Earl Boykins to a one-year $1.35 million dollar deal. The 5'5 Boykins will join Jennings and Keyon Dooling to form the Bucks' trio at PG. Boykins played with the Bucks during 2006-2007 season.

GREG ODEN: Art Garcia writes that this upcoming season is crucial to Greg Oden in establishing his future in the NBA.

RAY LEWIS: From creating a workout plan to starring on Sports Science, Ray Lewis has done it all. Add real estate guru to that list. Lewis has formed the RL52 Realty company that will be a commercial real estate advisory firm stationed in the South Florida market. 

OSI UMENYIORA: Ernie Polladino questions whether Osi has made the necessary improvements to be an adequate run-stopper and three-down lineman. Umenyiora made a great stop in the first quarter against the Raiders' Rashard Mendenhall in pre-season. 

LOLO JONES: According to DesMoinesRegister.com Jones finished sixth in the Women's 100 meter hurdles in 12.90 seconds at the ISTAF World Challenge in Berlin on Sunday.

RAJON RONDO: RR takes 'em back to school. See Rondo's cameo in the new Foot Locker commercial. In another note, Rondo did not see action in Team USA's thrilling win against Spain, Sunday. Rondo will be alright though; he's earned the trust of Coach K, according to Alan Siegel of The Hub.

MICHAEL ROBINSON: SF Gate writes that Robinson continues to excel. Robinson straight blasted a defender on the opening kickoff and then made a nice tackle along with Reggie Smith on the first punt return. The 49ers beat the Vikings, 15-10, bringing their record to 2-0 in the preseason. 

HELIO CASTRONEVES: Will Powers won the IZOD Grand Prix at Sonoma on Sunday. Castroneves finished in third place.

JONATHAN VILMA: The Saints beat the Texans, 38-20.

DONOVAN MCNABB: DM5 wore a walking boot to practice Monday morning after suffering an injury in Sunday's game against the Ravens. McNabb expects to be fine. The Redskins will probably sit him during their next preseason game against the Jets, Friday night.

Sao Paulo Indy 300: Inside Helio's garage

Yesterday was the season opener for IndyCar! Our guy Helio Castroneves didn't fare so well, crashing early and finishing ninth, but don't blame it on the fact that before the race he shared a couple quick videos from the Team Penske garage, because I promise you that had nothing to do with his wreck. And even if it did, that's why you watch racing, right? For the wrecks.

Team Penske for IndyCar is Helio Castroneves, Ryan Briscoe and Will Power, who yesssir won yesterday's season-opening race, his first race since breaking his back. Literally. Not figuratively like when you say doing your taxes is back-breaking work. Not the same thing, my friend.

So although our guy Helio didn't fare so well, congratulations to his teammate Will.

- Dewey (@D3WEY & @PlaymakerMobile)