BIG 10

THE LAST WORD ON THE BIG STORIES

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1 | BASEBALL ROUNDS THIRD
With most races too close to call, fans are fretting. Except the Mets faithful. No way their team blows a seven-game lead this year.
2 | NEW ENGLAND'S NEW LOOK
Matt Cassel takes it one step at a time.
Step 1: Learn the playbook. Step 2: Begin dating hot models. Step 3: Who cares?
3 | PIRATES' BOOTY
And just like that, East Carolina's next upset will be a game they lose.
4 | TENNIS THROWS A CURVE
We thought Federer-Nadal was the rivalry. Turns out, Roddick-Djokovic matches are the ones we'll tune in to. (In the quarters, but still.)
5 | LET IT RYDER
Don't worry about a U.S. team without Tiger. Focus on Kenny Perry, Steve Stricker and Ben Curtis—now, there's something to worry about.
6 | LPGA TAKES A MULLIGAN
Tour drops learn-English ultimatum. Smart—none of the women understood it, anyway.
7 | AND THE CHASE IS ON
They reset for run to the Cup, but Kyle Busch is still out front. Like he really needs a head start.
8 | NFL AD INFINITUM
Owners to discuss 17th game at their next get-together. The '72 Dolphins will cater it.
9 | KANSAS' WAYWARD SONS
Ex-Jayhawks Chalmers, Arthur busted at NBA rookie orientation, forced to attend next year. At least everyone will know where the party is!
10 | HOCKEY MOMS ASCENDANT
Alaska guv/puck honey Sarah Palin gets spot on GOP ticket. Soccer moms and NASCAR dads still up for grabs.
11 | VIRTUAL THRILLS
With NBA Live 09, video games are realer than ever. It's only a matter of time until we get some digital Pineapple Express in the game.

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