‘Member?: Leo Messi Hat Trick Gives Barca The W Against Atletico de Madrid

Whas happened in sports last night.

• Copa del Rey: Lionel Messi—as usual—messed with the Atletico defense last night as his three goals were the only points scored by Barcelona, but it was all they needed to advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey. Best player in the world? Maybe Maradona has an idea, since he was watching his Argentine heir apparent from the stands. Barcelona 3, Atletico Madrid 1 [Goal.com]
• NBA: Carmelo Anthony will be sidelined with a fractured wrist for up to a month. At least he can’t lose any more bets on NBA 09 games. [Denver Post]
• NFL: Drew Brees and his mole were named Offensive Player of the Year by the AP. [NOLA.com]
• NFL: The San Diego Chargers’ Vincent Jackson was arrested for partying too hard celebrating his team’s win over the Colts. [SD Union-Tribune]
• NFL: The Oakland A’s are going to take another chance on Jason Giambi and his magic thong. [Contra-Costa Times]
• MLB: Sources are saying that Many Ramirez’s potential contract is too rich for the Giants’ blood. Join the club(s). [ESPN]