‘Member: Dickie V Loves Tampa Bay, Baby! And Now They’re Heading To The World Series

Whas Happened In Sports Last Night

• MLB ALCS Game Seven: Last night ended ten years of futility in Tampa Bay as the Rays beat the Red Sox to advance to the World Series. Not only had they never even been to playoffs before, but they never even sniffed .500 before this year. Apparently it’s good to drop the “Devil” out of your name. We’ll take note of that. Rays 3, Red Sox 1 [TBO.com]
• NFL: Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 57-yard field goal to beat the New York Jets in overtime in a game so bad that was only watched by Raider fans, Jet fans or masochists. [Oakland Tribune]
• NFL News: Reggie Bush injured his left knee in a loss to Carolina that will keep out of New Orleans’ game against San Diego in London. [Times-Picayune]
• EPL: As Tottenham Juande Ramos loses control of his team and Spurs keep on sinking, you’ve gotta wonder how long the Spaniard’s leash is. [Sun UK]
• Rugby News: Rugby players are starting to consider wearing pads and helmets because the game is getting too violent. Also, from now on their Fosters will come in a baby bottle and not 48-oz. can. [Daily Express]