Ricky Rubio has refused to practice with the L.A. Clippers. Ricky Rubio is apparently Spanish for “Allen Iverson.”Phil Jackson wants his players to turn their cell phones off for the next two weeks. The request is expected to have little to no impact on Luke Walton. A whole NBA team without cell phones means one thing – all subpoenas will have to be delivered by fax.The Pirates have already begun their annual fire sale by trading all-star outfielder Nate McClouth. Anyone interested in a starting pitcher, shortstop, or coffee machine is encouraged to inquire within.And Ichiro Suzuki’s hitting streak reached 27 games. Coincidentally that’s also the same number of games the Mariners will finish out of first place.For more of the Sports Minute (Or So), visit <a href=”minuteorso.com” target=”_blank”>minuteorso.com</a>