To the Redskins	(50)
(pwmania)		Vince McMahon wants fake wrestling to appear less fake	(45)
		National League Championship Series discussion thread. Can the Dodgers pull it off (out)? Who will the Phanatic boof tonight? Will we surivive the drinking game? Do I have enough vodak?	(274)
		Orton gets the ball, runs two-minute drill to give Bears the lead. Matt Ryan gets the ball, runs six-second drill to give Falcons the victory	(47)
		"Blades of Glory" included in list of Top Sports Movies Ever	(67)
		Will the Bears continue their rise to the top of the NFC? Is the AFC really that boring this year? Your Week Six NFL discussion thread	(2330)
		Kansas City Chiefs considering offers to trade their only good offensive player as part of their effort to finish 1-15 and convert fully to a "3 downs and punt" offense	(41)
		Top three teams in the USA Today poll lose, which means one thing: ROLL TIDE	(91)
		Latest tough guy sport is "one of those games ... that you think are genteel then turn out to be total bloodsports. The most effective shot in badminton, I am learning, is the smash straight into the other guy's face"	(10)
		Rays tie ALCS series at one. Crikey	(58)
		Toronto Maple Leafs now on track for 1-81 season (link now fixed)	(34)

		Sarah Palin was booed off the ice in Philly, which proves Sarah Palin is as popular as Santa Claus, which isn't so bad	(401)
		Canoeing star decides she doen't want to put all her eggs in the same boat	(12)
		Ten years after the Lewinsky scandal, there are still Cubans going where they don't belong in Washington, DC	(18)
		Rays vs Sox: It's your ALCS game 2 discussion thread	(975)
		NASCAR Bank of America 500 from Charlotte discussion	(152)
		Holy Toledo (with headline typo goodness)	(57)
		(5) Texas 45, (1) Oklahoma 35	(96)
		When I first heard Palin was set to drop puck at hockey game in Philly tonight my first thought was "she's having another kid?"	(230)
		You're the Jets coach...your wife has a son on Brett Farve's birthday....What do you give him for his middle name? HINT: It's not Laveranues	(39)
		Chicago major Richard Daley hopes to plug hole in city budget by making Cubs and White Sox tickets more expensive, since the teams' fans will obviously take any abuse anyone can throw at them	(18)
		USA vs. Cuba, England vs. Kazakhstan, Germany vs. Russia, Spain vs. Estonia - it's not the Cold War, it's your World Cup 2010 qualifying thread	(51)
		Oklahoma and Texas, Florida and LSU, Mizzou and Okie State and so much more. Why Saturday is the greatest day of the week during fall	(1524)
(comcast.net)		The top 12 worst sportscasters. Dan Dierdorf upset he can't compete	(131)
		Sarah Palin will still drop the ceremonial first puck at the Flyers home opener Saturday night despite being caught walking around Philly in a Rangers jersey earlier in the week, proving her naiveté truly knows no bounds	(65)

		Jerry Jones blames Cowboys bodyguard for "violent scuffle" involving Pacman Jones: "I was the enabler"	(28)
		LCS "let's play two" discussion thread - Dodgers at Phillies Game 2 (4:35pm/Fox), Red Sox at Rays Game 1 (8:37pm/TBS)	(670)
		The prime reason the NHL should *NOT* expand to Europe (no Final Countdown references allowed)	(33)
		Frank Torre: "I wonder what the (New York) Yankees are thinking now while they're fishing ... what they did to my brother was not right. Really, it was pathetic what they did. There was no class."	(32)
		Actual headline about a recent LPGA event: Creamer in the pink after 1-stroke victory	(27)
		NFL tight end Kellen Winslow likely unable to play on Monday because of a problem with balls, and not involving his ability to catch them	(45)
		Report: Jose Canseco detained at Mexican border for possession of steroid that "maintains and restores testicular size"	(57)
		Rays payroll compared to Red Sox payroll. Sad indeed	(54)
(1530homer)		Bengals working on 0-6. QB Carson Palmer may sit out this weekend in game against Jets	(36)
		From the "I'm shocked, SHOCKED, at this news" file: Florida's State Boxing Commission opens investigation of Kimbo Slice / Seth Petruzelli fight, where K-Slice got KTFO in 14 seconds	(72)
(Home Run Derby)		The Tampa Bay Rays have a new officially licensed T-Shirt - predicting the fall of Red Sox Nation. Don't count your pennants before they're flying	(81)
		Nuggets and Suns ready to play outdoor pre-season game in the desert. Weather expected to be dry and windy, with an 80 percent chance of bricks	(13)
		Detroit Lions may start some QB named Olshansky or Orlovsky or something. In any event, he'll have plenty of receivers to throw to on those rare occasions he's not on his back staring up at the Metrodome ceiling	(31)
(Some Guy)		Burton stirs up controversy with new Playboy-themed snowboard line, causing outrage among parents already embarrassed that their kids aren't coordinated enough to be able to ski	(68)
(Some Guy)		For just $9.95, you can pay $9.94 too much for the ultimate piece of Favre memorabilia	(19)
		Sorry, Charlotte. I like it wet	(12)
(Some Guy)		Lou Holtz on Texas fans: "They'll wear the same orange outfit tomorrow to go hunting. And they'll wear the same orange outfit the last five days of the week in order to pick up trash"	(36)
		Canucks win an INTENSE battle against Calgary, 6-0. Humiliated Calgary pick fights with everyone, Kesler got both a stick and a skate to the face along with two points. You will all become Canuck fans, 97 more games before Stanley	(52)
		Maple Leafs on pace for 164 points. Torontonians start planning parade	(31)
		Morten Andersen wants to return to kick one extra point for the Saints against the Falcons on December 7th, when he will be 48 years, 110 days old	(43)
		Don Cherry rips into Leafs' management, says they are as ugly and as repulsive as his suits and his opinions on Swedish hockey players	(17)
		Need more proof hockey players are tough? Clint Malarchuk, who survived a skate to the jugular, in stable condition after being shot in the chin with a rifle... by himself	(33)
(Some Guy)		Cubs fans are desperate to see the Cubbies win a World Series. So desperate that they'll do anything. Including Steve Bartman	(40)

(Some Guy)		Who says racin' ain't like rasslin'? Harvick and Edwards tussle after one called the other a pansy. A car was dented but no folding chairs were used	(30)
		Tae kwon do could be the next non-sport to be spin-kicked out of the Olympics	(30)
		Record-breaking catfish caught in Spain by British angler. Article gives choice of weight systems: stones, kilograms or rugby prop-forwards	(8)
		Minneapolis radio host: "I am convinced Magic faked AIDS."	(98)
		Dodgers and Phillies NLCS Game 1 discussion. No, it's not 1977. Or 1978. Or 1983. (8:22pm Eastern, Fox)	(251)
		Detroit Lions receiver Charles Rodgers must repay $8.5 million in bonus money he spent on weed	(29)
(Some NFL Talk Guy)		That bodyguard that PacMan Jones attacked? He was hired by the Cowboys to keep PacMan out of trouble. It gets better: Because Jones gets 'free security' paid for by the team, its a salary cap infraction, too	(117)
		Steve Spurrier isn't sure if the defenses are just that much better in the SEC or if the Big 12 is just that much more advanced when it comes to throwing the football	(29)
		Tommy Lasorda biopic in the works. Slated to star as the pasta & porn-loving legend: Al Pacino. HOOO-AH	(22)
		Biden visits Tampa to campaign, shows he's in touch with sports world by noting local excitement over "what your Devil Rays did to the Chicago White Sox." Florida tag scores rare loss	(170)
		Canadians can now stop faking their interest in other sports. The NHL returns tonight	(410)
		Ocho Cinco fesses up: He's the reason Marvin Lewis turned into a frog	(10)
(Daily Yomiuri)		Japanese sumo officials think cunning plan through to stop cushion hurling	(13)
		Despite crying on sidelines after touchdown, TO says his "mental state of mind" is fine. As opposed to, you know, his other state of mind	(40)
		Cubs, already busy planning the '09 collapse, pick up option on Rich Harden	(42)
(Some Guy)		Worst sport uniform EVAR. Worse even than Houston Astros or mid-80s Vancouver Canucks. Warning - blindness may result from clicking the link	(111)

		Want a coaching job with the Raiders? Fill out this questionnaire to see how compatible you are	(22)
		Tom Brady has surgery on knee, which means we should expect to hear about an impregnated nurse in about three months	(25)
		Pacman Jones really wants to be traded to Cincinnati	(61)
		Bill Simmons reminds us what a badass Elgin Baylor is	(32)
		Suspect indicted in the drive-by shooting death of Denver Broncos DB Darrent Williams	(13)
		Greg Oden makes debut for Trail Blazers, becoming first player in sports history to hit triple-digits in age	(29)
		America's Favorite Hockey MILF Sarah Palin to Drop Ceremonial First Puck at Flyers Home Opener	(92)
		Tim McCarver calls Manny Ramirez a douchebag. I guess there's a whole lot of truth to the 'takes one to know one' adage	(61)
		Football coach pulls knife on player after being patted on the buttocks during practice. Don't call him Francis	(14)
		Just 10 months after being hired, Auburn Offensive coordinator Tony Franklin is fired after leading his team to 104th in total offense with his "you can't stop it you can only hope to contain it" spread attack	(45)
		Today's episode of "Not Bloody Likely, Old Chap" brought to you by Barry Bonds, who says he enjoys his "freedom" from baseball	(25)
(FoxPreps.com)		2 touchdowns in 5 seconds in HS football game	(49)
		Film on Syracuse Heisman winner recounts racist treatment at West Virginia game in 1959. Only Orangemen didn't play at WV that year and teammates heard no gameday taunts: "Jeez, where did they get that from?"	(34)
		University of Kansas officials wondering what the fark to do about all the farking swearing the farking students do at their farking football games	(51)
		Legendary baseball figure George Kissell dies from auto accident	(21)
		Vanderbilt improves to 5-0, schedules originally untelevised game for Pay-Per-View. This "service to our fans" will cost them $29.95 + tax/fees	(47)
		Seventh-grade Tampa Bay Rays fan suspended for his new "Ray-hawk"	(45)
		NY Post writer predicts a great ALCS. Just kidding...he whines that Torre's Yankees would crush the Red Sox	(48)
		ESPN 'experts' make their picks for the upcoming NHL season, continue to diss Detroit. Melrose picked as Coach of the Year? Really?	(110)
		During his week off, maybe Plaxico Burress could pay the $1,750 in damages on his rental car: "He put down Allstate as his insurance and when we contacted them they said they don't have a policy for him"	(33)
		IOC will retest all doping samples from Beijing to check for traces of a new blood-boosting drug. It sounds like this is turning into a pissing contest	(36)
		Belt tightening hits the NBA, as the L.A. Clippers eliminate the league's only million-dollar mascot - the team's 77-year-old GM Elgin Baylor	(15)
		Cubs' relief pitcher, Carlos Marmol, injured in wreck. A car wreck, not the postseason	(21)
		Flyers lose final game at Spectrum... to their minor league affiliate. Maple Leafs seen taking notes	(82)

		In an effort to endear himself to his new Jets teammates, Brett Favre hangs a dead animal in a lineman's locker	(36)
(Some Guy)		How bad has it gotten at Tennessee? So bad that their running back is only doing interviews in Pterodactyl. "Veeeeek Veeeeek Veeeeek"	(28)
		Woman charged with stalking Lakers' Luke Walton. Has insanity defense in the bag	(11)
		China is conducting its own probe of Chinese gymnasts' ages; say they won't rest until they find the real killers. Um--ages, l mean. The real ages	(64)
(Some Guy)		A friendly word from the Sports Tab's favorite Cubs fan, aquigley	(154)
(Some Guy)		Lions scrap no-huddle formation, go back to three-and-out offense after last Sunday's performance is nominated for best comedy	(25)
		Old and busted: Tiger Stadium. Also old and busted: Detroit as a whole. Detroit City Council: Let's spend $219,000 to keep the status quo	(11)
		Week 6 ESPN power rankings. The higher the Redskins climb, the longer they will fall	(168)
		What the Yankees could have been with the past draft picks	(28)
		"I don't know why the Red Sox bothered showing up. I mean, they barely even won"	(116)
		ESPN secures rights to 2009 World Baseball Classic, so now you'll know what channel not to watch next March	(33)
		Misty May Treanor out of "Dancing With The Stars" with a ruptured achilles tendon. Her replacment? Reggie Bush's gal pal, the already-eliminated Kim Kardashian	(29)
		Kelly Slater has won a record breaking ninth world surfing championship at Mundaka, Spain. In second place was a surprised Sri Lankan on a patio lounger	(12)
		Philadelphians egg Redskins team bus, flip it off, then get their grannies to moon it. Stay classy, Philly	(58)
		Curt Schilling makes a typically low-key, soft-spoken move by announcing he may pitch next season for whatever team wants him. At least he isn't being a distraction with the Red Sox in the ALCS or anything	(35)
(PFT)		Wondering why it was that the Vikings continued to kick the ball to Reggie Bush last night? So is Brad Childress. "Both of those kicks are supposed to be out of bounds"	(38)
(Some Guy)		Not News: Soccer player kicks winning goal with minutes remaining. Fark: Discarded cast and crutches on the sideline and kicked it with his broken foot	(19)
(Some Guy)		The fix was on in the Kimbo fight. "They didn't want me to take him down, let's just put it that way. It was worth my while to try to stand up and punch with him"	(78)
(bleachreport.com)		Happy Anniversary, Cumberland College. Today in 1916, you set a record for receiving the worst beating in college football history	(29)
(PFT.com)		Chad Johnson changes his name again to something more performance-appropriate	(28)
		"Too many athletes, not enough prisons, it seems." Yes, the Cincinnati Bengals are mentioned	(6)
		Old & busted: Manny being Manny. New hotness: Plaxico being Plaxico	(36)
(Some Guy)		Reggie Bush finally decides to start earning his millions	(72)
		Minnesota Wild unveils their new mascot, Nordy, a hybrid of many wild animals. Sarah Palin unavailable for comment while the helicopter is being readied	(34)
		Facing elimination, Angels Manager Mike Scioscia before Game 4 of ALDS series with Red Sox: "We're not the Cubs. ... I'll guarantee a victory."	(74)

		Red Sox beat Angels to advance in playoffs. This is not a repeat of 1986, 2004, 2007	(104)
		Tampa Bay Rays finish off White Sox, head to ALCS	(111)
		White Sox and Angels face second must-win games, can either force a Game 5? Today's ALDS discussion thread [TB vs CWS@5:07, BOS vs LAA@8:37]	(809)
		New-look star-studded Tampa Bay Lightning with their first-year mullet-wearing rockstar coach and movie-mogul owner look impressive in Prague. Just kidding, they are outshot 80-40 and utterly dominated twice by a mediocre team. Suck it, Melrose	(63)
		Redskins forced to caption mid-game music videos for the hearing impaired. I SAID, REDSKINS FORCED TO CAPTION MID-GAME MUSIC VIDEOS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED	(21)
		Seve Ballesteros hospitalized after fainting spell, wakes up in hospital two fairways over but is working on a highly improbable recovery	(14)
(Some Guy)		"Sunday Night Football" is the priciest show on TV, charging advertisers $434,000 per 30-second ad, or the equivalent in chicken fingers and scotch for John Madden	(38)
		Westbrook breaks two ribs in his return to the Eagles on Sunday. Weight of the season shifted onto Mcnabb's knees. Knees promptly buckle	(59)
(NFL.com)		Will Drew Brees get me my 19 fantasy points? Or will All Day Peterson march through the Saints. Your Monday Night Football Thread? RIGHT HERE	(572)
		Houston Astros pitcher with 9-14 record and 6.04 ERA punched in face by policeman. Hey, he was just doing what every other Houston fan wanted to do all season	(22)
		Cubs fans erect shrine to failure outside of Wrigley Field. Vietnam war, Hindenberg, Titanic seen snickering	(87)
		Bucky F*&@in' Dent still owns Mike Torrez. This time it's on the Nintendo Wii	(11)
		Michigan's Rich Rodriguez: "We're not a very good football team, that's obvious." Oh, now he decides to start telling the truth?	(53)
		High school refs call potential game winning field no good, despite Zapruder-like video evidence to the contrary	(44)
		What economic crisis? A-Rod uses $100 bill as a napkin (with pics)	(44)
(Mojo In The Morning)		Phelps scores ninth gold medal: Miss California	(43)
(Goat Riders of the Apocalypse)		Nine reasons the Cubs will shine in 2009	(78)
		No, Regan Smith, you can't have a win at Talladega. Not yours. While we're at it, you can't have positions two through 17, either	(52)
		For page D34 of Fark, the Detroit Shock win WNBA title	(36)
		Leading 27-10 lead over the Indianapolis Colts with just over four minutes to play, the Houston Texans snatch defeat from the jaws of victory	(68)
(Post-Trib)		Having gone three for 28 with no home runs and no runs batted in over two years, Alfonso Soriano in October is A-Rod without the Kabbalah	(31)
(Some Guy)		Mike Napoli leads the Angels to a Game 3 victory. Apparently, ESPN got a little confused, and thought it was K-Rod with the two HR and game-winning run, not the three base runners allowed	(19)
		After 11 straight playoff losses and 12 innings, the Angels finally beat the Red Sox	(63)
		Detroit Lions' Roy Williams: "We can still go 12-4"	(56)
(ksdk.com)		Adult coach of junior football team caught on tape shoving 11-year-old in the face during post-game congratulation line (with video)	(212)