The Yankees are keeping Joe Torre. Lou Piniella is still out there for the Cubs. OK, Lou. OK, Joe Girardi. Oil up and let’s settle this.
2. Inside joke
“The Hornets acquired Tyson Chandler … giving the team a true presence in the post.” Funniest line I found online.
3. Bad, Whizzer, bad!
Retired Longhorns mascot Bevo XIII has moseyed on to that big cattle ranch in the sky. So, um, who wants the ribeye?
4. Dancing around the issue
New Hampshire’s David Ball broke Jerry Rice’s NCAA record for career TD catches. But can he do the cha-cha?
5. Give it Thome!
The Sporting News named Sox’s Jim Thome comeback player of the year. No joke here, because that’s what he is–no joke.
6. Beef relief
TSN named Philly’s monster Ryan Howard player of the year. He also gets my vote for the next Bevo.
7. Irish storytelling
Charlie Weis’ new book hit stores Tuesday. It’s called “No Excuses,” and I can only presume it’s an early preview for the USC game.
8. Yay for Jay!
Ex-Bull Jay Williams plays in his first NBA game Wednesday since the motorcycle accident three years ago. Always believed in ya babe, call me.
9. And finally
A Raiders home game could be pushed back a day if the A’s make the Series. But then, the Raiders are used to being pushed around at home.
FIVE THINGS …
Other books out of Notre Dame:
– “Brady Quinn, Medicine Quarterback.”
– “Weis Guy: The Underworld of South Bend.”
– “Touchdown Jesus Christ: Superstar.”
– “The Leprechaun Whisperer.”
– “The Dome Vinci Code.”
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