Patriots go for it on 4th and short up 38-0 in the fourth quarter so Tom Brady can throw another TD pass. You stay classy, Patriots	(72)
		Please, God. I can't take it anymore. Just End The Season. Please. Sincerely, Jets fan	(15)
		It's do or die tonight for the Rox, or it could be the second championship in the last four years for the Sox: Your World Series Game 4 discussion thread	(1436)
		Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies, rivers and seas boiling, forty years of darkness. Earthquakes, volcanoes, the dead rising from the grave, and human sacrifice: Missouri and Kansas ranked in the AP top 10. MASS HYSTERIA	(64)
		Ohio State quarterback Todd Boeckman declared the next Tom Brady. The real Tom Brady expected to throw 8 TD passes today in retaliation	(38)
		The NASCAR Pep Boys Auto 500 from Atlanta discussion thread	(61)
		Will the Colts fall to the Panthers? Do the Redskins stand a chance against the Patriots? Does anyone care about the Giants/Dolphins in London? Your week 8 NFL discussion thread	(1534)
		For the second year in a row the Breeders' Cup ends up running a horse into the ground	(29)
(Sportsline)		Red Sox take an insurmountable 3-0 lead in the 2007 World Series	(121)
		Kenny Chesney is ticking off Tennessee Vols fans	(21)
		Weber State beats Portland State 73-68 at PGE Park. Thus, a football game produces a basketball score at a baseball field	(16)
(Sportsline)		NJ Devils christen new arena with loss to Ottawa	(17)
(TSN)		Today's brutal hit by a Philadelphia Flyers player is brought to you by Randy Jones, Patrice Bergeron, and a neck brace	(63)

		Preakness winner Curlin takes the $5 million dollar Breeders Cup Classic	(8)
		Can the Rockies heat up in cool Colorado? Can Ortiz remember which hand to put the first baseman's glove on? Will anyone other than ticket brokers show up at the game? These stories and a minute with Andy Rooney, tonight in Game Three	(1387)
		The streak for "consecutive columns Bill Simmons has mentioned that everyone in the NFL steals signals like Belichick" hits 17	(59)
		Yankees prepared to offer Alex Rodriguez a 5 year $150 million dollar extension if he doesn't opt out of his current deal	(65)
		Columnist suggests the NFL should try playing in Los Angeles before moving to Europe. He's apparently not familiar with the numerous NFL teams that got no fan support in LA	(39)
(NYTimes (no sub))		Aaron Brooks is being blackballed from the NFL because of comments during Katrina, not because he sucks. BONUS: article says he is "an above-average QB"	(37)
(Sportsline)		College Football discussion thread. No upsets this week, right?	(1145)
		Padres waive 2B Marcus Giles. Giles to continue career in Asia, where he hopes to not be the shortest guy in the league	(7)
		It's your official Saturday English Premiership discussion forum, Man U, Man city, and Pompey are the top teams playing today	(37)
		Big Papi to dust off his first basemen's mitt for game 3 of the World Series	(65)
		UF's top three receivers each have 6 letters in their last name. Two have 666 combined yards. Longest catch? 66 yards. It was worth 6 points. Florida's the devil; Blue Devils suck	(12)
		The story behind the Colorado Rockies' humidor: how it prevents their balls from drying out, shrinkage	(12)

		FBI opens investigation into 'attack' on Rockies ticket system, apparently not just for laughs	(10)
		Chargers set to smoke the Texans in San Diego	(32)
(Fan Nation)		Bulls attempt to give up nothing in return for Kobe Bryant, are shown the back door	(29)
		Vinny "Terminator" Testaverde gets the nod to start this Sunday against the Colts. The Colts D doesn't stand a chance	(29)
(WBZTV)		Boston heart transplant patient throws out first pitch. Rockies hope to sign him before game three	(5)
		World Series ticket scalpers offer thousands of dollars for tickets to a game that already didn't happen. Reporter sports crazy wig to catch scalpers in the act	(16)
		Who's the worst active football coach in the universe?	(109)
(KPHO)		News: Pee-wee football coaches arrested after getting in a fistfight over claims one team was running up the score. Fark: In a 26-12 game	(12)
		Quiz Time, for 5 points. Who said "Our people are worn out" in regards to the SD Fires? A) Fire Department Spokesman B) National Guard Captain C) Owner of the Houston Texans	(21)
		North Carolina tops preseason men's college basketball poll, while Duke isn't even in the top 10. Suck it, Duke	(42)
		If the ATP ran the NFL, the Miami Dolphins would get hit with a three billion dollar fine any day now	(21)
		AW Philadelphia mayoral candidate says Andy Reid should be sent to jail, whether he broke the law or not. No word on how much he owes his bookie	(14)
		Dusty Baker would like to add Chicago Cubs pitchers Kerry Wood and Mark Prior to the Cincinnati Reds' disabled list	(13)
		After seeing Wembley Stadium sellout for the NFL, the Brits want to have their Premier League play some games in the US. A few US high schools have shown interest and say they can use the sellout revenue	(76)
		With QB David Garrard out for a month, Jacksonville Jaguars sign a 10-year veteran that nobody has ever heard of	(35)
(Some Red Sox fan)		Maine college prof. thinks Red Sox success will upset students in her "Red Sox Nation" class. In other news, you can get college credit for studying "Red Sox Nation"	(88)
		"America's Team" wants no part of NFL games played overseas	(65)
		NBA will revise rules so refs can do some gambling. Submitter offers 2-1 odds that this will not end well	(20)
		The Cowboys have set the standard for despicability for decades. Love 'em or hate 'em, you've got to hate 'em	(45)
		Yankees finish interviewing all potential managerial candidates. White smoke expected to come from Yankee Stadium any day now	(31)
		Virginia Tech determinedly refuses to let Boston College fall victim to No. 2 curse by choking away game in last minutes	(79)
		For all of you whining about the major programs taking it easy, please note: Every single top 10 team playing this week takes on a ranked opponent	(45)
		Colorado Rockies have now won 21 out of 24 games, are among the hottest postseason teams ever	(124)

(Taco Bell)		Thanks to Jacoby Ellsbury stealing a base, everyone gets a free taco from Taco Bell on Oct. 30th from 2-5pm	(127)
		Joe Girardi will probably be a manager next year. It just might not be with the New York Yankees	(18)
(Rochester D&C)		National Lacrosse League season is back on after nine day labor dispute. NHL: "Nine days? Amateurs"	(18)
		Still some prime seats available for the World Series	(10)
		Spartans vs. Persians - World Series game two discussion thread	(1202)
(Fan Nation)		Allen Iverson injured in practice. Practice	(26)
(Fan Nation)		Peter Forsberg's top two choices are the Avalanche and the Senators, doesn't care how many Swedes the Red Wings have	(25)
(Deuce of Davenport)		Guys like Ken Yon Rambo and Michael Bishop, who couldn't make an NFL starting lineup, are tearing things up in the CFL	(22)
		Toronto Maple Leafs GM makes a bold move by trying to sign young hockey phenom John Tavares prior to the 2009 NHL draft	(14)
		Terry Francona announces that Josh Beckett will start games 1, 4, 7, 2, 6, 3, 5	(118)
		B*rry B*nds just doesn't get it: America does not like cheaters	(42)
(KGMB9)		NFL considering moving Pro Bowl from Hawaii to mainland and playing it the week *before* the Super Bowl instead of the week after, thus guaranteeing that no Super Bowl-bound players would actually play	(52)
		According to Sports Illustrated, David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez just took advantage of Massachusett's gay marriage law (see caption)	(60)
(WTAE 4 Pittsburgh)		Pittsburgh Steeler QB Ben Roethlisberger, who makes more than $3 million a year, reaches deep into his pockets and gives a whopping $8K to the Oxford Ohio cops for K-9 unit	(104)
		Top 10 cities in a sports slump. Submitter's home town of Houston barely misses the cut, apparently	(131)
		Suspended WR Chris Henry returns to practice for the Cincinnati Bengals. Hide the valuables	(20)
		The Indianapolis Colts may be third in offense and third in defense, but they still aren't dating any supermodels	(85)
		It's a sign that Bobby Bowden should retire when Florida Gator fans all want him to stay	(27)
(Palm Beach Post)		NFL linebacker and Gator alum recently learns that English is spoken in London, England. Who says college athletes are exploited for their abilities and then discarded?	(51)
		Peyton Manning & Tom Brady both have chance to become first QBs to beat 31 NFL teams	(22)
		Colorado Rockies have now won 21 of 23 games, are among hottest postseason teams ever	(188)
		Over a year too late. R.I.P. Buck	(23)

		Miami Heat trade Antoine Walker to the Timberwolves for Ricky Davis and a sack of magic beans	(33)
(Some Guy)		Peyton Manning can't stand watching Monday Night Football, blames Kornheiser	(63)
		Rox v. Sox - David v. Goliath. Bring it on. World Series game one discussion thread	(1872)
		With David Garrard out for a month with a sprained ankle, the Jacksonville Jaguars are so desperate at QB they even asked Drew "The Human Statue" Bledsoe to come out of retirement	(57)
		Completed Falcons trifecta as D-Hall rips Coach Petrino a new one	(23)
		After not being ready, then his agent saying he is ready, but not being sure if he is ready, Don Mattingly says he is now definitely ready to manage the Evil Empire	(45)
		No doubt feeling protected by its ironclad contract with Satan, Comcast blithely takes on the NFL by putting NFL Network on the paid tier	(43)
(TVSportsTonight)		Something on better than the World Series tonight? Yes, if you like tall athletic good looking women in tight shorts (w/pics)	(63)
		Without explanation, Atlanta Falcons cut first-string DT Grady Jackson	(32)
		Stop me if you've heard this before: Falcons QB Byron Leftwich will have ankle surgery	(26)
		Philadelphia media turns on Eagles QB Donovan McNabb like a drug-addicted pit bull that didn't get its daily fix	(56)
(Some Rockies Fan)		Denver newspaper invites the nation to list the reasons why the Red Sox have become the "Evil Empire."	(158)
		Rudy Giuliani loses the all important NY Post endorsement over Red Sox flap	(53)
(Some Anti-Bunk Drunk)		Drew calls shenanigans on Rockies "we were hacked" explanation. Says ticket brokers were more likely the cause	(70)
		Dallas Cowboys bid $275 on cowboys.com domain name, but default on the winning bid when they realize they really bid $275,000	(55)
		Los Angeles Kings forward Ron Artest will appeal the 7-game suspension he received for showing the "Interactive Fan Experience" to his wife	(27)
		Raiders fans tailgating outside Oakland Coliseum Saturday night shot by gang members who mistook them for members of a rival gang	(24)
		Rangers off to worst offensive start in 57 years with 13 goals in 8 games, following second straight 1-0 loss. Somewhere Messier is making guarantees and sharpening his blades	(63)
(CBS Sportsline)		Going 0-16 is harder than going 16-0, claims sports columnist who is certainly not receiving any money or other compensation from the Miami Dolphins	(54)
		Parent arrested after slamming a metal folding chair across the face of daughter's soccer coach. Way to go MOM	(15)
		While Tom Brady is knocking up supermodels, Jared Allen is running with the bulls and knife-hunting wild boar	(24)
		"It's one of the things that nags Indians — why we're so bad at sports," says Viswanathan Anand, the #1 chess player in the world and winner of the World Chess Championship. "Kind of a mystery."	(43)

		Here are the favorites for the Breeders' Cup: Lawyer Ron at 5-2, Street Sense at 3-1, Curlin at 3-1, and Travis Henry at 4-1	(22)
		London 2012 Olympic official transportation plan "reveals virtually no parking" for nearly 1M daily visitors	(34)
		Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield left off World Series roster due to injury	(65)
(Some Guy)		Nick Saban blames players for "poor judgement" for accepting free textbooks from the University of Alabama. Players counter it's not like they were going to open them anyway	(51)
		"One day, Manny Ramirez is going to cost the Red Sox a game, a very big game, and the joke of 'Manny Being Manny' will be over."	(170)
		Devin Hester: Is he the best return-man ever?	(146)
(wbztv.com)		Blasphemy: Rudy Giuliani -- a devout Yankees fan -- will root for New York's archrival, the Boston Red Sox	(70)
		Chiefs mascot KC Wolf tackles an unruly fan during Sunday's game (with video awesomeness)	(52)
(Some blog)		The secret to the Colorado Rockies' success is a little secret magic ingredient known as Jesus Christ	(60)
		Week 8 ESPN NFL Power Rankings. Tampa Bay is cooling down but the Chargers are on fire	(108)
		New England Patriots DT Vince Wilfork fined $5,000 for late hit on Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten. Anybody still think his shot at JP Losman's knee was an accident?	(156)
		After Tottenham lose 3-1 to Newcastle, there's one thing Arsenal fans and Tottenham fans agree on: Spurs should keep Martin Jol	(17)
		In hopes of attracting a couple more fans, Chicago Blackhawks in negotiations with Comcast to finally air home games	(29)
		From the state that brought you the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, get ready for the Fremont A's of Oakland	(28)
		The Five Unsexiest Women Alive	(194)
		Former Sen. Mitchell, a member of the Boston Red Sox ownership group who is leading baseball's steroid investigation, denies leaking HGH info on Cleveland pitcher Paul Byrd right before game 7 of the ALCS	(56)
		It's your official Tuesday Champions League discussion forum; Arsenal, Inter, Man U, Rangers, Barca, Roma, and some other great teams all play today	(64)
		Since the server outage was caused by that "external malicious attack," the Rockies will try selling Series tickets again today. The same way. With the same seller. Using a "backup plan" they are unwilling to publicly share	(93)
		17 college students arrested for disorderly conduct following the Red Sox win ordered to write essays about their busts. Students already downloading "Why the Red Sox ah wicked pissah" from TermPapers.com out of habit	(49)
		Women think they're just as good as guys when it comes to Fantasy Football. "My comment at the time was I could . . . belch just like the rest of them."	(34)
		Rockies ticket fiasco a result of "external malicious attack." At least come up with a creative excuse, like dinosaur attack or something	(24)
		Space Diving to be the latest extreme sport	(49)
		Tom Brady is so athletic and well-spoken and so goddamn handsome that even the English media are falling in love with him	(58)
(9News)		Denver Bronco who incited gangsters to kill teammate Darrent Williams goes clubbing and gets busted for DUI after game honoring Darrent Williams	(15)
		Kentucky man runs onto field and attacks player during high school football game. Suspect last seen carrying Heineken case and broken server	(5)
		"I can't pinpoint why, but I can't let go of this fondness I have for Joey Harrington. I just really want him to do well ... it feels kind of like watching 'The Fresh Prince' and hoping that Carlton gets laid"	(18)

		Many San Diego Chargers players and coaches, including LaDainian Tomlinson, among wildfire evacuees. Practice canceled, Sunday's game may need to be rescheduled	(41)
		Yankees would routinely deduct Joe Torre's hotel mini-bar bills from his $8M yearly paycheck	(28)
		Vegas oddsmakers giving the Red Sox 2:1 odds at winning the World Series, 3:2 odds that Papelbon splits his pants the next time he dances	(51)
(Some Yardbarker)		Chad Johnson pwns Me-Shawn Johnson in ESPN interview. Bonus: Me-Shawn walks out	(83)
(Some Guy)		Los Angeles Galaxy fails to make MLS playoffs. If only they had an international star making millions of dollars who could lead them to victory...	(32)
		Who taught Red Sox closer Papelbon how to step dance?	(54)
		Bears beat the Eagles because they were fired up about the food and room service at their hotel being so bad	(22)
		How incompetent is the front office of the Miami Dolphins? Between 1998 and 2003, Miami drafted or traded for 56 players, of which zero are still left on their roster	(23)
		Bengals tire of Chad Johnson's crap, may deal him in the offseason for 7th round pick and a dozen hot wings	(56)
		Since World Series tickets went on sale in Denver at 10am MT, TheDenverChannel has not heard from a single fan who was able to buy World Series tickets Monday morning	(194)
		Situation: Down by four, with 1:52 left in the game, starting at your own three-yard line. Difficulty: Helmet radio malfunctions, cutting off your ability to hear your offensive coordinator's play-calling. Griese: No problem	(56)
		NFL puts up enormous statue of Miami Dolphin player in London to promote Sunday's Dolphins-Giants game; Good thing it wasn't erected in Miami else it would've been pulled down Saddam-style in 30 seconds	(19)
		Joe Girardi first in line to be interviewed by the Yankees this week, will be followed by Mattingly, Pena and Satan accordingly	(22)
		Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Byrd claims that he never used HGH without a prescription, and we all know how tough it is to get bogus prescriptions	(14)
		UConn football team receives its first national ranking because of a referee mistake. Duke sucks	(30)
		Keep your Griese hands off that football: Little-known rule helps Bears beat Eagles	(30)
(Some Guy)		Another loss for the Jets, that means another week of Pennington bashing	(18)
		In the wake of the Rugby World Cup, what soccer could learn from rugby to make that sport better. American Armoured Wankball still beyond salvation	(30)
(WEWS 5)		Cleveland Indians return home to cheering fan	(152)
		Tony La Russa will return for a 13th year as the Cardinals manager	(9)
		Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown will undergo MRI testing on his knee. Well, there goes their playoff hopes	(27)
		Jimmie Johnson tightens the Nextel Cup standings with a win at caution-filled Martinsville	(16)
(NY Daily News)		Yankees to Scott Boras: Nyah, nyah -- can't hear you	(70)
(NASCAR.com)		Bill Davis Racing might sell his team, with NASCAR newcomer Jacques Villeneuve mentioned as possible buyer. Brian France surrenders	(11)
		Photos from the vert ramp final at the AST Dew Tour. The Flying Tomato wins it all	(7)
(MLB.com)		In hopes of mimicking the Diamondbacks, the Rays are set to unveil new uniforms and color scheme. Bonus: Kevin Costner	(30)
(NY Daily News)		NY Giants are early 73 wicket favorites in the London Thunderdome match-up versus the Miami Dolphins. I think that means two TDs and a safety in American	(44)
		Meet the new kings of competitive sheep shearing	(2)
(Person responsibility fugitive)		Softball team cuts to the chase -- players pissed baseball team is more responsible than they are, so they're suing the school	(41)
		Lewis Hamilton, who lost F1 drivers championship, then who may have won it on a technicality, loses it when stewards decide other teams didn't cheat. Bonus: Gets attacked by Naomi Campbell after the race (pics)	(7)
		Trailer-home residents unhappy that new Dallas Cowboys stadium means they are being forced out of their hovels; vow never to attend another Cowboys game. If this catches on, the Cowboys are in trouble	(17)
(MLB.com)		Red Sox clinch ALCS and proceed to 2007 World Series against the Rockies	(349)