USC played a suspect game and escaped with a 14-9 victory over an Arizona State team that started a “not ready” freshman at quarterback in the second half. The switch was made because ASU’s starting QB threw a pick six for SC’s first touchdown. The Trojans’ Matt Barkley threw an interception that he should be proud of. It’s gonna keep him in the highlights for a long time. Read the full story

The Denver Broncos trailed the Cincinnati Bengals 7-6 with 28 seconds remaining in the game and the ball on their 13-yard line. Kyle Orton’s pass down the left sideline was tipped in the air by a Bengals defender, and into the hands of a waiting Brandon Stokley. I’ll let the mild-mannered Gus Johnson explain what happened next. Read the full story

There are “death and taxes” situations in the NFL. They come in the form of TO having problems with a QB, Brett Favre overstaying his welcome, and Steelers safety Troy Polamalu making an unbelievable play.

Polamalu’s latest edition to his highlight reel is a one-handed interception of the Titans Kerry Collins. When it happened live I swear I heard Cris Collinsworth let out a small yelp. Read the full story

Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox threw his second no-hitter, and first perfect game Thursday afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field. The Sox knocked off the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 behind Buehrle’s perfect arm, but the biggest play of the game was made by Sox outfielder DeWayne Wise. Manager Ozzie Guillen brought in Wise for defense to start the ninth inning and the decision paid off immediately when Wise robbed Gabe Kapler of a ninth inning, perfect game breaking home run. Read the full story

In Predator 2 there’s a line, “There’s no stopping what can’t be stopped. No killing what can’t be killed.”, and that sums up Arizona Cardinals‘ wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. With his team needing a big play Larry “The Predator” Fitzgerald stepped up and took a Kurt Warner pass 64 yards to the house to give his team a 23-20 lead.

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