Lately, it seems like the trend for celebrities and athletes alike is to get served – with court documents. From toxic mother Brittany Spears (what a mess) to dog-fighting Michael Vick, the allegations and pleas are being given out like Emmy nominations.

The NCAA courts are requesting documents from Jerrell Powe’s lawyer to decide his fate on the football field. Powe’s lawyer served the NCAA with 2,000 pages of documents to get a play ball verdict. Currently Powe is practicing with the Ole Miss team, but he must prove himself in the classroom before he can serve time on the field.

Now Tim Donaghy, the NBA referee who has pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy is on a whole new level. He’s going to be spending more time in the higher courts than on the basketball court. He actually might be safer in jail than out where the mob can track him down.

And baby-daddy Matt Leinart finally came to terms over the custody battle with his ex-girlfriend. Allegations are that he is checking out and she is cashing in. A player from the Rutgers lady basketball team served Don Imus with a lawsuit claiming defamation of character. Sounds scary.

Maybe Sports Center should partner with CourtTV – now that’s a thought.

Christi