Concussed

Baseball: Roy Halladay is not re-signing to Toronto. Can you blame him?...Josh Johnson and the Marlins are having trouble seeing eye to eye...The Pirates have designated Jeff Karstens for assignment...The Cubs signed John Grabow to a two year, $7.5 million contract...This year's #1 pick Stephen Strasburg has a dislocated knee that does not need surgery...Will the Mets play regular season games in Puerto Rico?...Having trouble finding your loved one the perfect holiday gift? Well for just $2,229, you can purchase a 20-DVD World Series film set.

Basketball: Kobe Bryants behind the backboard shot highlighted the Lakers easy 101-85 win over the Thunder...Kevin Garnett nailed the game winning bucket to allow the Celtics to edge the Knicks, 107-105...The Magic cruised to their fifth straight win.

College Basketball: Villanova captured the Peurto Rico Tip-Off with their 79-67 victory over Ole Miss...Kansas State upended Dayton, 83-75.

College Football: Top 7 in the BSC remain the same...After losing to UCONN in double OT, 33-30, the Fighting Irish have fallen to 6-5, which coach Charlie Weis says is not acceptable...Northeastern is getting rid of its football team.

Football: The Colts remain unbeaten after surviving the Raves, 17-15...Meanwhile the Saints moved to 10-0 with their rout of the Bucs, 38-7...The Giants held off the Falcons, 34-31 in OT...And the Chiefs stunned the Steelers, 27-24...Does anyone want to be the quarterback of the Steelers? Because both Ben Roethlisberger and Charlie Batch are hurt...In other upset news the Bengals fell to the Raiders, 20-17...Turns out all those fans that had the Browns/Lions game blacked out missed out on a really good game after Matthew Stafford, busted shoulder and all, threw a one yard touchdown pass to Brandon Pettigrew which tied the game and Jason Hanson kicked the extra point to give Detroit the 38-37 win...For the rest of Sunday's scores click here...The Redskins back-up running back Ladell Betts has two torn ligaments in his knee and will miss the rest of the season.
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Hockey: Bryan Bickell's first goal of the season could not have come at a better time for the Hawks who blanked the Canucks, 1-0...Steven Stamkos' 15th goal of the season gave the Lightning the 4-3 advantage over the Trashers...The Red Wings lost defenseman Niklas Kronwall for at least a month with a sprained ligament in his left knee...The Devils placed Dainius Zubrus on IR with a fractured knee cap.

Nascar: Congrats to Jimmie Johnson on winning his fourth straight Cup Championship...Click here for updated standings...Congrats also go out to Denny Hamlin on winning the Ford 400...For complete results click here...Kyle Busch is your 2009 Nationwide Series Champion. This totally makes me wish it was still called the Busch Series.

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Best of the Rest: Congrats to Real Salt Lake City who beat the Galaxy, 5-4 in a penalty shootout to capture the MLS Cup.

Check this Out: People.com is asking you to vote on who had the better fall at the American Music Awards last night, Jennifer Lopez or Adam Lambert.

Friday Funnies

Even though this clip was making the rounds earlier this week, I had to save it for Friday. It will surely put a smile on your face as the weekend closes in.

It's Just One Thing

Baseball: Congrats to Tim Lincecum who won his second straight NL Cy Young Award...The White Sox maybe close to signing Omar Vizquel to a one year deal...The Cubs have traded reliever Aaron Heilman to the D'Backs for prospects Scott Maine and Ryne White...Add Andy Pettitte and Fernando Tatis to that list of free agents...Some teams lost money in 2009. Hey Bud, you don't say.

Basketball: The Knicks are not going after Allen Iverson. We'll call that progress...Kobe Bryant's 21 points in the Lakers 108-93 victory helped him leap frog over Kareem Abdul Jabbar on the Lakers' all time scoring list...The Jazz got their first regular season win in San Antonio since 1999...Who would mess with Marv Albert and his vampire like teeth? They are sharp and he is not afraid to use them.
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College Basketball: Syracuse rolled over Cal, 95-73...While North Carolina held off a surging Ohio State, 77-73. (Reminder: I have photos and more from last night's exciting game. So check back!)...Thanks to Isaiah Armwood's last second three, Villanova was able to sink George Mason, 69-68.

College Football: Sad news, Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman has lost her battle with breast cancer. She was just 42 years old...This is kind of bad follow up, but also in sad news, Uga VII, mascot for the University of Georgia football team passed away due to a heart related cause...Kansas coach Mark Mangino is blaming his recent bad press on bitter players and their parents. Oh yeah, that's a way to stop this dead in its tracks...In third string quarterbacks need love too news, Brandon Weeden lead #12 Oklahoma State to a 31-28 victory over Colorado.

Football: Ricky Williams scored three TDs as Miami busted up the Panthers, 24-17...Browns reciever Josh Cribbs is expected to play on Sunday against Detroit...While Bears running back Garrett Wolfe is out for the season with a lacerated kidney...Troy Polamalu will not play on Sunday...Since I visited the Metrodome this summer, I can safely say, the Vikings leaving isn't the worst thing ever.

Hockey: The Bruins held off the Trashers, 4-3 (SO)...While the Hurricanes nipped the Maple Leafs, 6-5 (SO)...And the Predators topped the Devils, 3-2 (SO)...The Senators roughed up the Pens, 6-2...The Blue Jackets literally fought off the Stars, 4-1...The KHL is expanding to Sweden?...It's just a hockey stick kids! No need to beat each other up over it. In related news, I am going to guess that's the last time Scott Niedermayer gives away his stick after a game. (Photo: Getty Images)

Nascar: On the start of the final weekend of the season, Hendrick Motorsports has announced it has extended Jimmie Johnson's contract through 2015. Seems like a good idea considering they are less than 72 hours away from likely their fourth straight title...Oh and some guy named Jeff Gordon will be driving at least through 2013...Nascar's season ending banquet is moving to Las Vegas.

Best of the Rest: Thierry Henry may want a replay, but FIFA is saying France's controversial tie is standing...Manny Pacquiao's 12th round TKO of Miguel Cotto scored 1.25 million pay-per-view viewers which generated $70 million.

Check this Out: Apparently there is some movie about Vampires opening up this weekend. Which is fine by me, gives me some extra room in the theater as I watch The Blind Side. (Which also opens this weekend)

It’s Always Sunny on Thursdays

We are down to our final two episodes of the season and this week’s has Dennis teaching the gang a few lessons about love. As if his erotic memoirs weren’t enough.

In other Sunny news, Caitlin Olson (Dee) is in a brand new movie, Leap Year, featuring Matthew Goode (Chasing Liberty) and Amy Adams (Julie & Julia). Click here to catch the recently released trailer.

And don’t forget to tune into FX at 10 PM/est of this week’s all new episode.

Scared Straight?

University of Cincinnati quarterback Zach Collaros got a quite the ultimatum on Thursday, enroll in a diversion program or spend Bowl Season in jail.

Collaros was sited for using a fake ID to enter a bar off campus earlier this fall and had been ordered to participate in a diversionary program which centered on the dangers of underage drinking on October 5th. Since then, he has only taken over the Bearcats offense as Tony Pike recovered from injury. But his busy schedule was no excuse as Judge Bernie Bouchard made it very clear “You’re not going to get another chance,” he warned Collaros.

The QB has until December 7th to being the program or he will be sent to jail. If only they could do that with Lindsay Lohan and that girl from The Hills.

Watch out Zach, because the popo are on your tail!
(Source; Photo: AP)

You Can't Do That in Football

Baseball: Congrats to Mike Scioscia and Jim Tracy on being named the Manager of the Year for their respective leagues...With that little title in hand Jim Tracy got a three year extension with the Rockies...Jason Bay has turned down the Red Sox intial offer of 4 years, $60 million. Let it be known that if someone offers me an equal contract, I will not turn it down!...Now that the Braves have locked up Tim Hudson, they seem likely to deal one of their pitchers. Why is Kenshin Kawakami not on the list?...Jason Schmidt is probably retiring...Mike Lowell realizes his days in Boston are numbered...MLB may get rid of a few off days during the playoffs. Sure, compartively to the NBA or NHL their postseason isn't that long but eight games in 20 days seems a little excessive.

Basketball: LeBron James hurt his wrist nailing a dunk and the Cavs lost? Well that sounds like one crappy night...Kind of like the night the Pacers had where they accumulated a 19 point second half lead only to fall to the Knicks, 110-103. Yeah, the same Knicks team that came in with a gaudy 1-9 record...Oh and the Nets still have not won a game. Come on Jersey!...Former Net Jayson Williams has reportedly struck a plea agreement in connection with a 2002 shooting in Williams' New Jersey mansion that killed a man. About time!

College Basketball: Texas torched Western Carolina, 73-41...Shawn Kemp, Jr. has signed with Auburn. Thank goodness he got a scholarship because I don't know how much money Kemp, Sr. has with all of those child support payments. I would not be surprised if one of these days he pulls a Travis Henry...Looks like the University of Southern Florida has violated a couple of rules.

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Football: Browns QB Brady Quinn was fined $10,000 for his chop-block on the Raven's Terrell Suggs that resulted in a sprained MCL for Suggs...The Dolphins have placed Ronnie Brown on IR with a right foot injury...JaMarcus Russell is out and Bruce Gradokowski is in for the Raiders...The Bills also made a QB switch. Say hello to Ryan Fitzpatrick everybody...Is Mike Shanahan heading to Buffalo?...Jeremy Shockey is not buying LeBron James: The football player.

Hockey: The Stars topped the Red Wings, 3-1...Brian Boucher made 37 saves as the Flyers edged the Kings, 3-2...The Panthers broke it open with four goals in the final period to hammer the Sabres, 6-2...Good news bad news for the Pens who recently seem to have more injured players than healthy ones. Defenseman Jay McKee has an infected finger that will keep him out two to four weeks. BUT Sergei Gonchar and Max Talbot could be back very soon...An upper body injury will keep Kings winger Ryan Smith off the ice for up to a month...The Blue Jackets activated forward Raffi Torres for their game against Dallas...While Capitals winger Quintin Laing will miss six weeks with a broken jaw and winger Alexander Semin is questionable with a right wrist injury. I guess he won't be playing the bongos for a bit. How did this turn into the injury report section of the day?

Nascar: Sterling Marlin is not retiring. Or at least just not yet...Advertisers are missing the mark. The real fans stick around well in football season.

Best of the Rest: Everyone in Ireland is calling for replay after France's Thierry Henry used his hand to help guide the ball to his foot and then his teammate William Gallas who scored the game winning goal. The win allowed France to advance to the World Cup next year...South African runner Caster Semenya's gender test will be kept confidential.
(Photo: AFP)

Check this Out: According to Forbes and their crack staff, Will Ferrell is the most overpaid star.

Hump Day Hair

Anderson Varejao is rapidly becoming my favorite player in the NBA and it has a lot to do with that amazing set of curls.

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Separated at Birth

Things are looking up for both Sam and Ed. Querrey began practicing for the first time since his run-in (more like fell-in) with a glass table in Thailand while Helms was named one of GQ’s Funnymen of the Year (along with co-stars Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis).
(Photo: AP)

Ovie-It

Baseball: Congrats to the Royals' Zach Greinke on being named AL Cy Young Award winner...The Yankees have declined a $1.25 million option on pitcher Sergio Mitre. Well they need to save some money somewhere...John Smoltz has a couple of suitors it seems...The Indians have named Sandy Alomar Jr as their new bench coach...The Mets are expected to announce Dave Jauss as their new bench coach...MLB is reportedly awarding Kansas City the 2012 All-Star Game. They do have that pretty renovated Stadium to show off.

Basketball: Kobe Bryant scored 40 points as the Lakers avoided a three game losing streak, 106-93...The Nets remain winless on the season after falling to the Pacers, 91-83. It's not really fair they are lucky when they dress eight players...In that's a disaster news, the Knicks are looking into the newly available Allen Iverson. Because Stephon Marbury's tenure in New York wasn't a big enough lesson...Is LeBron James looking to bring his magic to the Cleveland Browns? They could surely use it!

College Basketball: Kansas narrowly escaped a major upset by Memphis, 57-55...Also involved in an exciting game was Michigan State who held off Gonazaga, 75-71...And Connecticut who rallied from a late game deficit to top Hofstra, 76-67...Of course Duke didn't need any last second heroics to bury Charlotte, 101-59...Bruce Pearl scored his 100th win as a head coach as the Volunteers routed NC-Asheville, 124-49. Did Asheville only play hitchhikers they picked up during the bus ride from NC to Tennesssee?...Isiah Thomas locked up his first win as Florida International's head coach.
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College Football: Charlie Weis thinks he still has a chance to keep his job at Notre Dame. As Natalie Portman said on Top Chef, "What is he on and can I get the number of his dealer?"...Kansas' football team is not enjoying the same success as their basketball team after it was announced an investigation of an unspecified personnel issue involving coach Mark Mangino is underway...Tennessee is really getting acquainted with the legal system these days. Less than a two weeks after three players were charged with attempted armed robbery, a fourth player, Nyshier Oliver, is looking at shoplifting charges. Well at least this one didn't involve a gun. Watch out Nyshier, because the popo are on your tail!

Football: The Bills have fired Dick Jauron. Buffalo has named defensive coordinator Perry Fewell as interim head coach...Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe has been suspended four games by the league for violating the NFL's PEDs policy...Larry Johnson officially signed with the Bengals. Gee, I did not know that was going to happen!...Troy Polamalu is questionable for the Steelers game against the Chiefs.

Hockey: Brendan Shanahan has announced his retirement after 21 seasons...The Capitals doubled up the Rangers, 4-2 in Alexander Ovechkin's first game back from injury...The Avs edged the Flames, 3-2...Mike Fisher scored twice as the Senators nipped the Maple Leafs, 3-2...The Canadiens Maxim Lapierre scored the game winner in a shootout against the Hurricanes, 3-2...The Blue Jackets have loaned Nikita Filatov to the CSKA of the KHL for the remainder of the 2009-10 season.
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Nascar: No matter what happens, Mark Martin believes 2009 was the best year of his career. That's kind of an un-Mark Martin like thing to say...Looks like Jamie McMurray's move to Ganassi for 2010 is just an official announcement away. McMurray began his Cup career racing for Ganassi in the #42 car before moving to Roush.

Best of the Rest: Formula One champ Jensen Button has signed a multiyear contract with McLaren to form an all-British lineup with former F1 Champ Lewis Hamilton...The LPGA is expected to have just 23 events in 2010...Andy Roddick has pulled out of the season-ending ATP World Finals with a knee injury. He will be replaced by Robin Soderling...Sam Querrey has started practicing for the first time since he cut two muscles in his right forearm when he sat on a glass table that broke in Thailand...I really had no idea girls soccer was so physical. I think New Mexico's Elizabeth Lambert would be proud of the way these ladies handled themselves.

Check this Out: Johnny Depp has been named People's Sexiest Man Alive. I would have gone chosen Chris Pine myself, with his break out role in Star Trek and all, but Johnny Depp is always a fine choice!

Lesson Learned

Lesson Learned #84: Flipping off Bills fans will cost you $250,000. Thanks Bud Adams!

Getting Sassy

Baseball: Congrats to the Marlins Chris Coghlan and the A's Andrew Bailey on being named Rookie of the Year for their respective league...The Reds have signed catcher Ramon Hernandez to a one year, $3 million contract after declining his $8 million option...Pedro Martinez absolutely wants to pitch in 2010...Eric Bruntlett is a free agent...The Red Sox will raise ticket prices in certain sections for 2010...Mike Scioscia is guaranteeing the Angels will beat the Yankees.

Basketball: The Grizzles and Allen Iverson have agreed to part ways...Dirk Nowitzki had 32 points, but it was his final two that were most important in the Mavs 115-113 win over the Bucks...The Hawks extinguished the Trail Blazers, 99-95 in OT...Former NBA player Dennis Rodman was briefly detained in Germany after a hotel said he failed to pay his $5,100 bill.
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College Basketball: It's always a little weird to wake up to college basketball at 6 AM in the morning, but it also reminds me that the season is starting!...John Wall hit a late game jumper to allow Kentucky to escape Miami (OH), 72-70...Duke demolished Coastal Carolina, 74-49...Cal-Fullerton knocked off UCLA, 68-65 in double OT.

College Football: Tennessee has dismissed Nu'Keese Richardson and Mike Edwards after their recent arrest for attmpted armed robbery...Tiger Woods will be an honorary captain when Standford takes on Cal on Saturday.

Football: The Ravens broke up a scoreless tie with 16 points in the third on their way to a 16-0 victory over the lowly Browns...As if their anemic offense wasn't already bad, Browns WR Josh Cribbs was carted off the field after the final play duirng Monday's game...The NFLPA is looking into complaints against Browns coach Eric Mangini.



Hockey: The Devils unbeaten streak on the road ended with a 3-2 loss to the Flyers...The Kings rallied from a two point deficit to beat the Panthers, 4-3 (SO)...Vinny Lecavalier had two goals in the Lightning's 4-1 shelling of the Coyotes, 4-1...The Pens polished off the Ducks, 5-2...Add Alex Goligoski to the Penguins walking wounded. The defenseman is out for two weeks with a lower body injury...Alexander Ovechkin may make his return on Tuesday against the Rangers. Why does everyone want to make their return from injury against the Rangers?...And is possible for the old Sean Avery to make a comeback soon. Because I miss him...Canucks GM Mike Gillis says Peter Forsberg is staying in Sweden this season.
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Nascar: Juan Pablo Montoya warned Brad Keselowski's crew chief about the young rookie. Apparently he's going to get his ass handed to him sometime very soon. Well, Happy Thanksgiving to you too!...Tony Stewart thinks his first year as an owner was a success. I'd have to agree with that assessment.

Best of the Rest: Mercedes will take over Brawn GP in Formula 1 racing under its own name for the first time in 55 years...Get well wishes go out to UFC fighter Brock Lesnar who is recoving from a bacterial infection in his instestinal tract.

Check this Out: Get well wishes go out to Microsoft co-founder and owner of the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers as well as a part owner of the Seattle Sounders Paul Allen who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Allen had been treated for Hodgkin's disease over 25 years ago.

Hot Mess

I hinted at in today’s daily crawl and now you get to decide who the hotter mess is:

Bill Belichick and his cut off denim shorts or this lovely lady covered in silver and sporting some interesting hair. Go Eagles indeed.
(Photos: AP & Getty Images)

Sleepy Times

Baseball: The Brewers have declined pitcher Braden Looper's $6.5 million option...Speaking of former Brewers pitchers, Ben Sheets agent says he's going to be 100% by spring, if you're interested in acquiring his services...The Mariners have locked up shortstop Jack Wilson for the next two years...The Rockies declined reliever Rafael Betancourt's $5 million option...Blue Jays centerfielder Veron Wells underwent wrist surgery...Operation Panda is in full effect...With the murder charges hanging around him, Giants prospect Pablo Peguero has lost his visa...It looks like Curtis Granderson could be a hot commodity. He would look so good in a Braves uniform. I am just saying...Wally Backman will manage the Mets farm team, the Brooklyn Cyclones...The Louisville Slugger Museum and factory will present Hank Aaron with its 2009 Living Legend Award.

Basketball: Stephen Jackson is now the Bobcats problem after the Warriors traded the troubled forward and guard Acie Law to Charlotte in exchange for Raja Bell and Vladimir Radmanovic...Aaron Brooks collected a career high 33 points as the Rockets took out the Lakers, 101-91...Amare Stoudemire celebrated his 27th birthday with 30 points and the Suns' 101-100 win over the Raptors...The Hornets are one hot mess after Chris Paul's ankle injury. Although they stilll don't compare to Lindsay Lohan but that's for another post of who is the hotter mess...With Allen Iverson's future in limbo, the Grizzles have signed Jamaal Tinsley.

College Basketball: UNC held off upstart Valparaiso, 88-77 to move to 3-0 on the season. Hey UNC fans, I'll be heading to the 2K Sports Coaches v. Cancer on Thursday so check back on Friday for a recap of the event. (Syracuse, Cal and Ohio State fans don't feel left out, your schools will be included too!)

College Football: The University of Michigan has admitted to failing to file mandatory monthly logs that track how much players work out and practice...USC fell to No. 22 in the AP Poll after losing to Stanford...Meanwhile the top 8 remain the same in the BSC Poll...UNLV has fired coach Mike Sanford after five losing seasons and a 15-43 record. Yeah that decision seems about right.

Football: Last night wasn't the best night for Bill Belichick and the Pats, with them losing to the Colts in the final minutes and all. On the upside, I enjoyed watching the game...In other blow it in the fourth quarter news, the Jets lost to the Jaguars, 24-22 with a 21-yard field goal in the closing second of the game...And the Saints were thisclose to blowing their undefeated status...Titans owner Bud Adams was so excited that the Titans beat the Bills, he flipped everyone the bird while celebrating...The Bengals limited the Steelers to just field goals in Cincinnati's 18-12 victory. Now that' s a score you don't see too often...For the rest of Sunday's scores click here...Former Kansas City running back Larry Johnson is reportedly expected to sign with the Bengals...John Grudden is sticking with Monday Night Football...The Supreme Court will not hear an appeal on the Redskins' name. Finally a govermental decision I can get behind.

(Photo: Reuters)

Hockey: 15 proved to be the lucky number as the Hurricanes finally ended their 14 game losing streak, edging the Wild, 5-4...Slava Kozlov's first goal of the season could not come at a better time as it pushed the Thrashers past the Oilers, 3-2...Brent Seabrook's OT goal gave the Blackhawks the 4-3 advantage...Capitals winger Mike Knuble broke his finger and will be out three to four weeks...Canucks forward Darcy Hordichuk will miss a game after being suspended for his involvement in a fight during Tuesday's loss. Coach Alain Vigneault received a $10,000 fine...Apparently the Devils are going for some sort of road wins record tonight.

Nascar: Apparently Homestead is just a formality for Jimmie Johnson who all but locked up his fourth straight title with his victory at Phoenix. Talk about always being the Bridesmaid Mark Martin...Click here for full results...And here for the updated standings...Brad Keselowski had a closed door meeting with Nascar prior to Sunday's race...Toyota and Michael Waltrip Racing are teaming up through 2012...Congrats to Ron Hornaday on winning his fourth Truck Series title. At 51, he became the oldest driver to win a major Nascar Championship.

Best of the Rest: Rafael Nadal will play for Spain in next month's Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic...Congrats to Michelle Wie who won her first ever LPGA tournament...Said news, Hall of Fame Trainer Bobby Frankel has passed away at the age of 68.

Check this Out: People.com gives you the top 15 trends for winter.

Friday Funnies

This week we ask, which would you rather? World Champion Derek Jeter or homeless Derek Jeter?

FYI - Jeter is filming a new movie with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg.

(Photos: Getty Images and Splash)

Is it time for Rock of Love 4 already?

Baseball: Congrats to Albert Pujols, Brian McCann, Derek Jeter and the rest of the players who were awarded silver sluggers...Great news, Tim Hudson has signed a three year, $28 million contract to stay with the Atlanta Braves. The Bravos now have six starters which means someone is getting traded. Who wants a Japanese pitcher?...Get well wishes go out to former All-Star closer John Wetteland who was hospitalized with an elevated heart rate...Watching a clip of Brooke Hundley's interview on Good Morning America proves Steve Phillips is a terrible decision maker. As if his time with the Mets wasn't a big enough heads up for you.

Basketball: LeBron James and Dwyane Wade definitely stepped up their game with Michael Jordan in attendance, but in th end it was the Cavs out doing the Heat, 111-104...LeBron is going to ditch his #23 uniform next season and he hopes other players will too to honor Michael Jordan...The Suns streak came to a screeching hault after they were pounded by the Lakers, 121-102...Al Jefferson will miss two games to deal with a family illness...After 10 games, we've got our first pink slip in the NBA. Former Coach of the Year, Byron Scott has been let go by the New Orleans Hornets. He will be replaced by GM Jeff Bower.
(Photo: Getty Images)

College Football: It was all Rutgers as they pummeled South Florida, 31-0...Talk about loyalty, Idaho athletic director Rob Spear refused to ride on a plane because it had the Boise State logo. Now if he decided to walk back home in protest I'd be even more impressed...Former Nebraska running back Thunder Collins will spend the rest of his life in prison for his role in a September 2008 shooting that killed one man and injured another. Watch out Thunder, because the popo are on your tail!

Football: Jay Cutler threw five interceptions as the 49ers held off the Bears, 10-6. I thought you weren't going to have anymore of these types of performances Jay. At least that's what you promised...Clinton Portis will not play for the Redskins on Sunday...In other Redskins news, Falcons head coach Mike Smith has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for his part in the sideline fracas between his and Redskins players last weekend...In case you were wondering, Larry Johnson will not be playing in week 10...Hall of Famer Joe Namath's 6 year old lab has been declared dangerous. A lab, aren't they supposed to be the sweet dogs?...Are The Who performing during halftime of this year's Super Bowl?

(Photo: Getty Images)

Hockey: The good news, Sidney Crosby ended his pointless streak, the bad news, the Devils scored four times on the way to their ninth straight road victory...After last night's Rangers 5-3 loss to the Thrashers, I have to wonder about Ilya Kovalchuk's to return to the ice on Thursday. Couldn't he have waited until tonight to make his comeback?...Former Senator Mike Emery made 22 saves as the Flyers blasted Ottawa, 5-1...The Lightning rallied to beat the Wild, 4-3 (SO)...Ducks owner Henry Samueli has been reinstated by the NHL...The NHLPA has enlisted the help of outgoing baseball union head Donald Fehr in their search for an executive director.

Best of the Rest: Mike Tyson could be heading to jail if his photographer gaffe is deemed a violation of his probation...Doug Barron, who became the first player suspended as a result of drug testing, has filed a suit against the PGA...I hope this isn't a sign of things to come, Duke forward Mason Plumlee will be out for a while after breaking his wrist in practice.

Check this Out: Mark your calendars, December 3rd this amazing series will permiere on MTV and your lives will forever be changed. (Warning many cans of aquanet were harmed in the making of this TV show.)