HE SAID WHAT?
“I had fun. But I like my freedom.” - Barry Bonds, answering a patient at a children’s hospital who asked the home run king if he would return to baseball
NEWSMAKERS
Terrell Owens
After crying on the bench after a largely absent performance against the Bengals, gave all thanks and praise to God without taking questions. Tick, tick …
Speaking of wacky wideouts, Burress - coming off a one-game suspension - didn’t let the Giants know he’d be missing practice … and didn’t care.
Kimbo Slice
The Cinderella story of MMA ended with a surprise opponent and a swift first-round takedown over the weekend. It was fun while it lasted.
Chicago Cubs
Their most recent meltdown, getting swept from the playoffs after having the best record in the National League, has one fan auctioning his allegiance on eBay.
Reggie Bush
Had perhaps the most electrifying performance of Week 5 with two punt returns for touchdowns. But his Saints still lost.
ON WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Patrick Stevens answered a reader question on his college sports blog, D1SCOURSE.
Ball State is ranked for the first time ever - how good is this team and what’s the forecast for the rest of the season?
Ball State has rolled in two games without top wideout Dante Love by 41-20 and 31-0 margins. Next up is the motley crew of Western Kentucky, Eastern Michigan, Northern Illinois and Miami (Ohio); Those four opponents own a combined seven victories at this juncture, so a 10-0 start for the Cardinals is not out of the question.
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