Today’s Pinkies Up is in honor of Michael J. Fox, who’s inspirational story “Michael J. Fox: Adventures of an Incurable Optimist” debuts Thursday night at 10/9c on ABC and who’s battle with Parkinson’s disease began nineteen years ago when he woke up with a twitching left pinkie finger…

U.S. Congress: Stay The Hell Out Of College Football (MoonDog Sports)

Carl Crawford is The Straw That Stirs The Rays’ Drink (Josh Q. Public)

Akili Smith on Family Feud (WhoDeyRevolution)

UK Fans: Don’t Be Blinded By Pessimism (Danny Jett’s Inner Circle)

Natalie Gulbis Putts, Drew Carey = Putz (Steady Burn)

Boston Area YMCA Member Continues Improbable Run Through NBA Playoffs (HHR)

To learn more about the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, go here.