Texans-Chargers will play Sunday in San Diego (AP/ESPN)
After days of suspense and haggling over logistics, the mayor of San Diego announced that the hometown Chargers will indeed play the visiting Houston Texans on Sunday at Qualcomm Stadium as scheduled.
News and notes while Kris Draper gets a three-year extension from Detroit…
Tennis player Davydenko fined for ‘lack of effort’ (AP/Y! Sports) ATP Tour officials fined Nikolay Davydenko $2K for his lack of effort at St. Petersburg Open.
Goodell to review Ricky Williams’ case (FOX Sports) Alex Marvez reports that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told FOXSports.com that he will review Williams’ request shortly upon returning from Sunday’s Miami-New York Giants game at Wembley Stadium.
Pete Rose needs to move to Europe (100% Injury Rate) Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen of the EPL supposedly bet money on who his new head coach would be. He won.
What was Keith Olbermann trying to record in the World Series media room? (The Big Lead) Grey’s Anatomy? The Office? Geraldo Rivera in a tight black shirt on Fox News? We deserve answers!
Man will trade 25 years of Playboys for Series ducats (CBS4Denver.com/Extra Mustard) Sounds kinda even, doesn’t it?
…and finally…
Fake men of genius (College Humor/Mr. Irrelevant) Today, we salute you ‘Mr. Delusional, Irrational Notre Dame’…
Eric Wynalda might be done as a soccer analyst after this comment (Awful Announcing)
No stranger to controversy, former U.S. soccer vet and current MLS analyst Eric Wynalda uttered comments that can best be described as a “poor choice.”
You see, there was an MLS game between D.C. United and the Chicago Fire (we know you were watching) and apparently, the fans got a little unruly in the stands, sparking up flares.
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Taco Bell WS coverage: Way out of base paths (SportsBiz)
We finally had a MLBer steal a base during the World Series Thursday, netting everyone in U.S. a free taco.
Jacoby Ellsbury, the Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder, stole a base in the fourth inning off Colorado pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez ending our long national nightmare.
And it didn’t take long for capitalists to venture into making money off a nickname that popped up on the popular website, Awful Announcing: Tacoby Shellsbury!
The morning after two starters of different experience pitch their hearts out…
After a game that featured a record amount of doubles and an end to a historic run by Colorado, Game 2 saw two pitchers — one that’s known for October performances; the other jumping into the spotlight for the first time — dealt to keep their respective teams in the contest, with one squad left just one run short.
News and notes while the Chargers still wait for when, where they’ll play…
Sources: Girardi may be up for Dodgers job (ESPN) Buster Olney of ESPN the Magazine reports that should he not land the New York Yankees job, Joe Girardi may have another opportunity: a job within the LA Dodgers organization.
(2) Boston College 14, (8) Virginia Tech 10 In a contest that was a complete snooze fest to watch, Matt Ryan arguably cemented his claim for the Heisman because he stepped up at the end for two key drives in the Eagles’ win.
Smith to re-take reigns of Niners offense (AP/SI.com) Quarterback deems himself ready after separating his shoulder on bruising hit against Seattle on Sept. 30.
Huizenga would back plan for Super Bowl abroad (Palm Beach Post) Cowboys owner Jerry Jones might not be a fan of having games overseas, but Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga would love to see it.
Channing Crowder can’t find London on a map (Palm Beach Post) That’s right: Miami linebacker can’t ID London on a map, nor did he realize they speak English till this past Tuesday.
Stern: Gambling rules need adjustment for refs (Biz of Basketball) From the folks that brought you the BizofBaseball.com, comes Bizofbasketball.com.
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