Updated: September 22, 2008, 3:55 PM ET

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Vitale By Dick Vitale
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STOCK UP

The Tampa Bay Rays clinched a playoff berth for the first time in franchise history. This is a team enjoying its first winning season ever. It is an incredible story when you look at the lineup Tampa Bay has put on the field in recent weeks.

The U.S. Ryder Cup team beat the Europeans in impressive fashion. Captain Paul Azinger did a great job putting together a squad that worked hard and meshed as a unit. Youngsters like Anthony Kim, Boo Weekley, J.B. Holmes and Hunter Mahan came through big time.

BYU has outscored its last two opponents by a 103-0 margin on the gridiron. Can the Cougars be a BCS buster this season?

The Cubs won the NL Central. Congratulations to Lou Piniella and his team.

Florida, LSU and Georgia all scored impressive road wins. Tennessee, Auburn and Arizona State went down to defeat.

The Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans are both 3-0.

Brian Griese threw for over 400 yards in a win over the Bears.

STOCK DOWN

The Patriots were blown out at home by the Dolphins.

The Colts are 0-2 at home after losing to the Jaguars.

The Browns are 0-3 after a loss to the Ravens.

Michael Beasley was fined $50,000 for his actions at the NBA rookie orientation.

Josh Howard's antics displayed on YouTube during the national anthem at an event were disappointing.

Kansas State running back Leon Patton was dismissed from the team after child abuse allegations.

East Carolina was upset by N.C. State on the gridiron.