Shanahan outcoaches Turner; Broncos embarass Chargers 41-3. No, wait, that's backwards	(7)
		Jeff Gordon uses a last lap pass to win the UAW 500 at Talladega, sweeping both races at the track this year	(15)
		USC quarterback spotted partying it up at Hollywood nightclub hours after Trojans crushing upset loss to Stanford	(26)
		The Baconator pitches Boston to the ALCS, as Red Sox sweep Angels	(43)
(BC Sports)		There's never been an NLCS where both teams were from the NL West	(16)
		56*?	(32)
(The Record)		George Steinbrenner says Joe Torre's "job is on the line" if they don't rally and beat the Indians in the ALDS. Torre says it could be worse, grateful he didn't threaten to trade him to the Mets	(936)
		Now that Cubs have put out of their misery, only one question remains. Who wants to own them?	(31)
		Week 5 NFL discussion thread: Will the Seahawks get revenge or will the ref screw them over again?	(979)
		The Bears' Devin Hester scores a touchdown every 12th return and is four away from setting the all-time special teams touchdown record. Still can't save the Bears ... or can he?	(18)
(Some Guy)		AP poll? Check. Coach's poll? Check. USA Today poll? Youbetcha. LSU now the undisputed #1 team in the land. Suck it, Trojans	(88)
		Isiah Thomas to media - "You can say what you didn't say because if you say what you didn't say, than y'all print what is said. Whenever you say something, it just twists it." You can say that again	(33)
		It's your official Sunday English Premiership discussion forum: Arsenal v. Sunderland, Liverpool v. Spurs, Bolton v. Chelsea -- wait, this is a Sunday?	(60)
(TSN)		If the NFL moves to Toronto, then the CFL will probably die. Underrated college QBs anxious about effects of such an outcome	(38)
		Rockies sweep the Phillies, advance to face the D'Backs in the NLCS	(50)
		England beat Australia in the Rugby World Cup and France sensationally defeat the All Blacks to join them in the semi-final. All we need now is the Scots to beat the Argies and the possibility of an all British final is a reality	(35)
		Stanford defeats USC, ends Trojan 35-game home win streak. Nerds have their greatest victory ever not involving an electric violin	(50)
		Notre Dame avoids tying its longest losing streak in school history. Duke sucks	(23)

		Cubs. Next year. Book it. Done	(166)
(Birmingham News)		Kyle Busch fears the Car Of Tommorow's debut at the Talladega Superspeedway may repeat Bobby Allison's airborne antics. Not a problem for Busch, his ears make great roof-flaps	(14)
(Jayski)		Toyotas qualify in 7 of the top 10 spots for Talladega race on Sunday. 10 out of 10 rednecks' heads explode	(40)
		Al Sharpton threatens to call a boycott of the Knicks, ignores already on-going boycott by group called "basketball fans"	(20)
		Tonight's Rockies starter Ubaldo Jimenez was 2 years old when Jamie Moyer made his 1st MLB start	(50)
		Al Sharpton is threatening to write a strongly worded letter to Isiah Thomas and the New York Knicks if Thomas does not apologize to all black women	(37)
		Today's college football discussion thread. Your dog wants LSU to destroy Florida	(1607)
		Dallas Stars center Mike Modano adds an assist in 4-1 win over Bruins, needs six more points to become top U.S.-born scorer. Bonus trivia points if you knew the current record holder is Phil Housley	(36)
(Rugby Coupe Du Monde)		30 men leave their walking frames at the sideline to play a game of rugby. Yes, it is England playing Australia. Come in and join the official Rugby World Cup Quarter Final thread	(44)
		Golden State Warriors SG Monta Ellis injured on court in training camp, immobilized and taken to hospital on stretcher, possibly paralyzed from neck down	(17)
		ESPN insider's super-insidery formula forecasts Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets as top two teams in NBA this season	(21)
(Some Guy)		Top 10 Perfectly Timed Sports Pictures	(105)
		Mariners swab deck	(15)
(ProJo)		Boston's newest folk hero: Danny Vinik, the anti-Bartman	(46)
(Some Guy)		Manny Ramirez helps Red Sox beat Angels 6-3 with bottom of the 9th, 2-out homer	(98)

(FoxSports)		The Yankees will forever be bugged by game 2 of the NLDS	(128)
		You couldn't pay Tommy Glavine $13 million to remain on the Mets	(31)
(Some Guy)		The "Voice of God" will not be at Yankee Stadium for the opening round of the playoffs. Will snap streak of announcing 121 consecutive postseason games	(27)
		Not News: Chicago Cubs closer Ryan Dempster autographs a ball for a hottie. News: The autograph asks the girl to take her top off. With pic of Hottie and autograph	(34)
(EpicCarnival.com)		Friday Night Lights is back ... Just in case you want to watch some real sports tonight	(34)
		This week's starting quarterbacks include Kurt Warner, Trent Dilfer, and Gus Frerotte. Let's do the time warp again	(28)
		Marion Jones pleads guilty to lying to federal investigators, quits track & field	(25)
		The grandson of Jim Jones - yes, from Jonestown, Guyana - is restoring the family name on the basketball court - and basketball literally saved his life	(26)
		Owner of Lowes Motor Speedway: "I want to build a dragstrip next to my racetrack" Town Council:"No" Owner:"Fine, then I'm shutting down the racetrack and all the tax revenue you receive from it"	(37)
(BuffaloNews.com)		Peerless Price becomes ninth Buffalo Bills player on injured reserve this season. Nobody circles the ambulances like the Buffalo Bills	(14)
		Duke lacrosse players file lawsuit against everyone involved in rape case. Duke su... er... maybe not	(153)
		A-Rod's looking for some extra power for tonight. He's looking to sacrifice a live chicken. In other words its your ALDS discussion thread	(936)
(Some Buccos Fan)		Help wanted: Manage MLB team that's had 15 consecutive losing seasons and has no payroll to speak of. Contact the Pittsburgh Pirates about their new job opening	(32)
(The Gainesville Sun)		Prosecutors drop case against Tony Joiner. Look for him to have some extra mud in his eye when the Gators take the field against LSU on Saturday	(25)
		Today's Vulture Watch: Three most likely NFL coaches to be gone by the end of the season	(44)
		Lewis Hamilton cleared of allegations that he deliberately caused crash at Japanese Grand Prix. Stewards still investigating claims that there might have been a "pass" during the race and are investigating whether such a thing is legal	(37)
		Lloyd Carr avoids Penn State game forfeiture, will reportedly dress entire team in cap & gown for home games to tout academic superiority	(53)
		Today marks the 86th anniversary of the first World Series radio broadcast. Announcer sat on a roof in Newark	(8)
		How do you get a Detroit Lion off your porch? Pay him for the pizza	(36)
		Walk into a Yankees bar wearing a Red Sox uniform? That's a beating	(106)
		Hotel pseudonyms of Yankees players	(11)
(SomeBillyGoat)		I Still Belie.... cough......cough.... acckkkkkkkkkkk	(165)
		When even British newspapers term something the biggest dive in the history of soccer and that it has brought European Grass Diving "to a shameful new low," you know you're gonna be looking at some epic fail (pics)	(30)

		Wang chunged by the Indians in 12-3 blowout of game 1	(119)
		New leaked ESPN internal memo reveals 25% of college football viewers complained about Duke game unavailability, annoying female sideline reporters. Duke sucks	(26)
		Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry tests positive for marijuana	(58)
(Some Pollster)		As it turns out, The Dallas Cowboys really are America's Team	(80)
		Vick's lawyer to the NFL: "Why the hell should Vick have to pay back any money? Suck it"	(15)
		Marion Jones admits taking "the clear" before and during the 2000 Sydney Olympics, could lose her five medals	(30)
		New York taxpayers will foot $11M payout from Isiah Thomas sexual harrassment case	(19)
(MLB.com)		Colorado Rockies vote playoff share money to family of first base coach that died from line drive	(36)
		It's a good thing the Colorado Rockies are the hottest team in baseball because it may snow this weekend when they play the Phillies	(30)
		After thoroughly dismantling the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Arizona Cardinals have cracked the top 10 in the week 5 NFL power rankings	(82)
(Westword)		Denver newspaper petitions the Rockies to kill what is, without a doubt, the most embarrassing team mascot ever	(59)
		Kurt Angle's 3 I's: Intoxicated, Inebriated, Incarcerated. The Sun is there	(56)
		Official Day 2 of the MLB Division Series discussion. Will the Phillies and Cubs rebound? With the Rockies and D-Backs keep rolling? And what will tomorrows Wang joke headline submission be?	(1047)
		No wonder Washington couldn't beat USC last weekend - the Huskies were dressed like Notre Dame	(44)
(Some Gamecock)		While Johnson must gain weight, the Cocks stand hopeful for explosive interior play	(9)
(Some Guy)		Steve Spurrier says he'd refuse money rather than let South Carolina play on traditionally high school Friday night. "That'd be like the NFL starting to play on Saturdays. We wouldn't like that, I don't think"	(64)

		Congratulations, St. Louis Rams. You stink so bad that the Sunday game vs the Arizona Cardinals will be only the second home game blacked out on local TV since 1995	(64)
		From the "What Have You Done For Us Lately" department, - St. Louis Cardinals show GM Walt Jocketty the door	(26)
		Rockies have their cheese steak and eat it too	(37)
		An insightful analysis of the AL post-season matches, from a guy who actually knows something about baseball	(42)
		The New Jersey Devils will become only the third team in NHL history to open with a 9-game road trip	(53)
		As the vultures begin circling around San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner, USC head coach Pete Carroll mentioned as possible replacement	(74)
		Tim Couch suspended six games by NFL for using steroids. This would probably hurt more if he was actually on a roster	(19)
		Faggins feeling the heat in Houston secondary, Texans reluctant to point fingers	(18)
		Alyssa Milano says there's a double standard between her and Derek Jeter	(71)
		St. Louise Rams bench QB Marc Bulger, meaning legendary NFL QB and future Hall Of Famer Gus Frerotte will get the start. Suck it, fantasy dorks	(46)
(Philly Magazine)		Not only do the Philadelphia Eagles have a bye week, coach Andy Reid just might have a bye-bye week	(52)
		Bartman lives	(102)
		Seeing as how the Yankees don't make the playoffs without A-Rod this year, he can go 0-for-the-playoffs and shouldn't be booed	(48)
		Tampa Bay Buccaneers look to replace Cadillac with a rental	(9)
		Boston mayor asks bars to be careful who they serve during Red Sox playoff games because it's embarrassing and expensive when police spray bullets into unruly crowds	(69)
		There's a fine line between exhuberance over the Cubs being in the playoffs and desperation. Getting an astrologist's analysis on the Cubs may cross that line	(10)
(Some Guy)		Official MLB Divisional Series discussion thread. In some parts of the country, it is also known as the day when Philadelphia and Chicago fans can start complaining about how their teams never win. LGT 2007 World Series champs	(602)
		The owner of the impound lot where University of Florida team captain was busted for stealing his gf's car says he should not be charged with any crime, because he was just growing "impatient" waiting for someone to check him out	(81)
		The Boston Red Sox don't need to be engaging in any foolishness like bringing a pitcher who won 17 games this season to the first round of the playoffs, thank you very much	(152)
		San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith may have hurt his shoulder worse than he thought. Much, much worse	(35)
(Some Hockey Fan)		Sens and Leafs kick off their NHL seasons tonight. The game doesn't mean all that much for Toronto though, as the Leafs have already been mathmatically eliminated from the playoffs	(80)
		Already off to worst start in team history, 0-5 Notre Dame has a chance to tie their longest losing streak with one more loss	(38)
		To promote her upcoming Playboy pictorial, Barry Bonds' ex-mistress tells the naked truth about his steroid use	(9)
(NY Daily News)		OJ's Rolex: It's a faaakkkke	(40)
		Lakers center Kwame Brown arrested in Georgia for disorderly conduct. Kobe would never tolerate such behavior	(5)
		English goaltenders called "the biggest bunch of donkeys the world has ever seen" by a bunch of Brits who have never seen Ray Emery or Andrew Raycroft at work	(35)
		NASCAR gets another black eye as Greg Biffle was declared the winner of last Sunday's race but didn't cross the finish line "at a reasonable speed" during the caution and was passed by others	(38)

		Ex Northern Colorado punter sentenced to seven years in Punt-MITA prison for the stabbing	(6)
		NASCAR's Nextel Cup became the Sprint Cup, now the Busch Series will become the Nationwide Insurance Series, and ARCA will be .... well, ARCA, still the double A of racing	(17)
		Braves tell Andruw Jones they can't afford to resign him. In other news, the Atlanta Braves don't have 30 extra dollars laying around	(39)
(Rajah)		Ding dong, the neverending WWE World title reign of Hulk Cena is FINALLY over	(93)
		How to fake your way through the 2007 MLB playoffs	(12)
		Top 10 MLB playoff games EVAR... at least according to some schmuck at MSNBC	(68)
		The Philadelphia Eagles wish it to be known that those responsible for sacking those who allowed Donovan McNabb to be continuously sacked, have just been sacked themselves	(32)
(WBZTV)		Tom Brady, adverse to bad karma, removed the in-flight movie while the Patriots were en route to Cincinnati after discovering that it co-starred his ex-girlfriend	(106)
		Internet Debate Championships start today in Shanghai	(28)
(mlb.com)		MLB breaks attendance record in 2007 with 80 million tickets sold. However do the poverty-stricken teams compete?	(8)
		10/2 Official NHL discussion thread -- ond day until regular season starts in North America	(85)
		Why didn't the Brewers go to the post season? Top 10 reasons: Yost, Yost, Sheets is a girl, Yost, Yost, Bill Hall, Yost, Yost, Yost, fricken Cubs	(32)
(Some Guy)		England confirms that David "Damaged Goods" Beckham won't be playing there ever again. Oh, and he can spend the rest of his career hobbling around in front of 10 Galaxy fans in L.A. for the rest of his life, for all they care	(25)
		Pot group rents billboard to lure Ricky Williams to Denver. Pot group should use pot to lure Ricky Williams to Denver	(10)
		Red Sox fans celebrate making the playoffs by holding rally at City Hall Plaza and chanting "Yankees Suck" for three hours	(88)
		Good news for LSU fans: The defensive captain for the Florida Gators is in jail for trying to break into an impound lot to get his girlfriend's car	(133)
		Carlos Pena, Dmitri Young named MLB's comeback players of the year. Young to celebrate by eating a few more doughnuts	(32)
		The good news is that most of Michael Vick's dogs won't be euthanized. The bad news is that Michael Vick won't be euthanized, either	(11)
		Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson donates $1 million to Miami's football program, contingent upon name change to Miami Jabronis	(26)
		How is this not the worst trade in NFL history?	(128)
		Chicago Bulls will allow Ben Wallace to wear his headband next season. PROBLEM SOLVED	(21)
		Lyon v Rangers, Roma v Man Utd and Arsenal take on Steaua Bucharest away in tonights Champions League	(103)
		Isiah Thomas found guilty in sexual harassment trial, MSG also required to pay punitive damages. Knicks fans hope this means he'll be fired, then remember who owns this team	(98)
		Despite his 3-INT, come-from-ahead loss last Sunday, the Chicago Bears aren't changing their QB. You're doing a heckuva job, Griese	(70)
		Everyone should be scared of the Colorado Rockies - not only for talent, but because they have players who actually play despite having sore oblique muscles	(42)
		A typical Gator fan, minus the jean shorts	(93)
(TBS)		Because the last thing you want to do is nurture school-aged fans, MLB permits TBS to schedule Cubs/D-back games so they can potentially end after midnight in Chicago	(69)
(Some Guy)		Duke's wretched football program is now helping other teams lose. The Blue Devils illegally sent tape of a Maryland game to No. 10 Rutgers, which then was upset by the Terrapins, 34-24	(11)
		Things I have learned from the Italians: you bribe the OFFICIALS, dumbass	(13)
		Dikembe Mutombo at age 41 to return to Rockets. Yao Ming better stay off his lawn	(9)
		"No, no, he didn't slam you, he didn't bump you, he didn't nudge you... he rubbed you. And rubbin', son, is racin'." Great onboard footage from an F1 race in Japan	(93)
		Martin Jol's job is safe for another day, as Tottenham manage a huge come from behind to draw 4-4 at home, on their 125th anniversary, after half the fans had already gone home	(18)
		Colorado Rockies win NL Wild Card, score three runs in 13th off Trevor Hoffman to beat San Diego 9-8	(236)
		CBC and HNIC icon Ron Maclean ink 7-year deal. Don Cherry unavailable for comment for 7 seconds	(25)
		It's a slow day at ESPN when the motorsports section is giving you tips on how to avoid speeding tickets	(10)

		Ricky Williams took time to put down his joint and apply for reinstatement in the NFL	(24)
		Chris "Time Out" Webber may play in Greece	(12)
(NY Daily News)		If you're a Mets fan, it just keeps getting worse: "Pop psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers said male Mets fans are likely to suffer a decrease in testosterone"	(17)
		The NHL power rankings are out: "The only thing that could cure Oil Nation's pain is beer, fried dill pickles and more beer." and other juicy lines	(72)
		Despite a DUI, Chris Carpenter's elbow injury, Scott Spiezio's substance abuse, Scott Rolen's shoulder surgery, Rick Ankiel's link with steroids and Josh Hancock's death, Tony LaRussa will return to the Cards in '08	(16)
		Five reasons why the Patriots will go 16-0 this year. See if you can spy the flaw in their plan	(128)
		Poor baby. Falcons CB Hall wants to be traded. No respect, I tell ya	(29)
(The Sports Hernia)		Yankees 'Wild Card' hat sweeping New York	(208)
		Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres wild card playoff discussion thread. Lets get it on. Not like Jeter and A-Rod, but still	(990)
(NFL.com)		Good news, Eagles fans: Your team has scored 59 points over its last two games. Bad news: 56 of them came two weeks ago	(117)
(FanNation)		Dolphins fans take out anger on Raiders for manhandling their team by pelting Raiders buses with rocks and bottles. Actually take one bus out	(33)
		Why the Rams may finish 0-16	(58)
(Full Metal Wrestling)		After a grueling 30 days without pay, WWE wrestlers caught purchasing steroids can finally return to the ring. PROBLEM SOLVED	(53)
(Belichick's tailor)		Official Monday Night Football thread. Now taking bets on the higher number tonight, Bengal parole violations or Patriot cameramen on the sidelines	(325)
		The sun rises in the East, Britney Spears is a drunken skank and Peter King has a creepy and abiding love for Brett Favre	(24)
		Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Carnell "Cadillac" Williams suffers career-threatening knee injury	(46)
		Skip Caray, legendary broadcaster of Braves baseball, stays classy in farewell speech even after TBS hung him out to dry	(79)
		Craig Biggio retires from baseball after becoming a seven-time All Star, joining the 3000 hit club and playing 19 years with the Astros	(43)
		Fatal shooting at University of Memphis may involve a current or former football player	(12)
		Soccer player scores own goal by sending naked photo to teenager's mobile phone	(9)
		Seven out of the 12 Chase contenders wreck in Sunday's NASCAR race. Greg Biffle gets the win in a shortened race due to rain	(31)
		Latest scandal pushes sumo to the brink of fatuousness	(4)
		How bad is Michigan football right now? Well, they can't win even when they're cheating and they might have to forfeit some games	(75)
		Daunte Culpepper runs for three TDs and throws for two more against his old team, the Miami Dolphins. Explain again why they screwed him over this summer?	(60)
		SF Giants close out worst season in 11 years, send Barry Bonds some nice parting gifts	(20)
(with-malice.com)		Rugby World Cup update: HUGE weekend in France as 12 teams are headed home. Eight remain	(23)
		New condo owners near the Minneapolis Metrodome claim there was nothing in the sales brochure about waking up to the smell of brats and sleeping with the stench of urine	(30)
		The Mets fan who caught Barry Bonds' record-setting 756th homerun ball last month blames himself for the Mets historic collapse	(28)
		Magglio Ordonez clinches the AL batting title with a .363 average, only the second Tiger player to do so since 1961	(16)