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Another Jenn Sterger Gallery

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Due to the overwhelming response to our first Jenn Sterger gallery, here are a few more photos of the now infamous Ms. Sterger, including some from our friends at Maxim.

For coverage of the Brett Favre scandal, click here.

2010 NFL Week 6 Odds

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 10: Ray Rice #27 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after he scored a 1-yard tochdown run in the first quarter against the New England Patriots during the 2010 AFC wild-card playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 10, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Ravens (4-1) at. Patriots (3-1), 1:00PM ET CBS
The last time these two teams met in Foxboro, the Ravens advanced to the Divisional playoff round after crushing the Patriots 33-14. In that postseason game, Baltimore only threw for 34 yards because it rushed for 234 thanks in large part to Ray Rice’s huge effort. The Pats, meanwhile, finished with just 196 total yards including 64 on the ground and 132 in through the air. This time around, New England won’t have Randy Moss after trading him to Minnesota for a third round pick last week. It’ll be interesting to see what New England’s offense looks like without their top receiving threat against a defense that is only allowing 12.7 points on the road this year.
Current Point Spread: Patriots –3

Falcons (4-1) at. Eagles (3-2), 1:00PM ET FOX
As of this writing, it doesn’t appear that Michael Vick will be healthy enough to face his former team. That means Kevin Kolb will once again start under center for the Eagles and he’s going to face a stiff challenge. The Falcons are allowing just 14 points a game this year and have already won two of their first three road games, which includes a victory at New Orleans. That said, Philadelphia has given Atlanta a ton of trouble over the last decade, winning seven of the last eight meetings between these two teams.
Current Point Spread: Eagles -3

Dolphins (2-2) at. Packers (3-2), 1:00PM ET CBS
No line has been given for this game yet because the Packers are still waiting to see whether or not Aaron Rodgers (concussion) will be healthy enough to play. The latest reports have been encouraging, although he’ll be closely monitored throughout the rest of the week. Even if he does play, Green Bay will still be without Ryan Grant, Morgan Burnett, Nick Barnett, Jermichael Finley and possibly even outstanding young pass rusher Clay Matthews. On the other side, the Dolphins are well rested coming off their bye and will be looking to rebound after their embarrassing loss to the Patriots on Monday night two weeks ago.

Cowboys (1-3) at Vikings (1-3), 4:15PM ET FOX
Something has to give between these two underachieving teams. The Vikings’ offense finally looked like it was getting in sync in the second half against the Jets on Monday night, but Brett Favre sealed their fate with a late interception. The Cowboys’ defense has been a mess of late and is now giving up an average of 21.8 points per game. Minnesota’s defense has been outstanding at home (12 points per game), but Favre has held them back in all three of their losses this season. It’s a long season, but the loser of this game might be able to waive goodbye to their playoff hopes.
Current Point Spread: Vikings –1

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2010 College Football Week 7 Odds

MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 26: A general view of the field taken during the game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Michigan State Spartans on September 26, 2009 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

No. 1 Ohio State at. No. 18 Wisconsin, 7:00PM ET
Thanks to Alabama’s collapse at South Carolina last Saturday, the Buckeyes have moved into the No. 1 spot in the top-25. But there’s no time to celebrate with a trip to Madison coming up this weekend and a clash with fellow Big Ten foe Wisconsin. The Badgers have been tough to beat at home, going 40-4 at Camp Randall Stadium since the start of the 2004 season. They’ve also won 25 of their last 28 night games and this contest takes on extra meaning because one more loss will likely knock them out of the Big Ten title race. (They suffered their first loss to weeks ago at Michigan State.)
Current Point Spread: Ohio State –3.5

No. 12 Arkansas at. No. 7 Auburn, 3:30PM ET
The Tigers have won three games this year by only three points, so obviously they’re accustomed to winning close games. That’s good, because they may have another tight one on their hands this Saturday when they host No. 12 Arkansas, who has beaten Auburn in three of the last four meetings. In October of last year, the Hogs crushed the Tigers 44-23 and they’ll be looking for a similar effort this Saturday in order to leapfrog into the top-10.
Current Point Spread: Auburn –4

No. 15 Iowa at. Michigan, 3:30PM ET
The Wolverines had a golden opportunity slip through their fingers last weekend when they lost to Michigan State at home. But they get another chance to prove that they’re legitimate Big Ten contenders if they can knock off a well-rested Iowa team with one of the best defenses in the nation. The Hawkeyes are allowing a nation’s best 10.2 points per game, although they’ll face a unique challenge this week in talented quarterback Denard Robinson. The Spartans limited Robinson to a season-low 86 yards on 21 carries and also intercepted him three times last Saturday. He was also only 6-of-14 passing in the second half and that’s not going to cut it against the Hawkeyes’ stingy defense.
Current Point Spread: Iowa –3.5

No. 10 South Carolina at. Kentucky, 6:00PM ET
All eyes will be on the Gamecocks this week after they knocked off previously No. 1 Alabama last Saturday. The Wildcats enter this weekend with a 3-3 record, but there’s no doubt they have enough talent to pull off an upset at home. That said, running back Derrick Locke is doubtful after he suffered a shoulder stinger against Auburn last week, so an upset will be harder to come by for Kentucky. South Carolina has lost six consecutive conference road games since it last beat the Wildcats in Lexington on October 11, 2008. Yet another road loss this weekend will certainly erase what the Gamecocks did last week at home against the Tide in terms of the top-25.
Current Posting Spread: South Carolina –4.5

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Cliff Lee is pretty decent in the postseason

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cliff Lee throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during Game 5 of their American League Division Series MLB baseball playoffs in St. Petersburg, Florida October 12, 2010. REUTERS/Scott Audette (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)

Cliff Lee is a bad, bad mother when it comes to pitching the playoffs.

Once again, he went the distance in a postseason start as the Rangers knocked off the Rays 5-1 in the decisive Game 5 of the ALDS. With the win, Texas advances to the ALCS to face the Yankees. With the loss, Tampa now advances to its couch to watch the Rangers take on the Yankees.

Lee scattered six hits over nine innings while striking out 11 and walking zero batters. With his 11 Ks, he now owns the ALDS record with 21 strikeouts, surpassing the previous total of 16 held by the Big Unit (1995, 1997) and Mike Mussina (1997). Because he had to pitch on Tuesday night, he likely won’t start until Game 3 of the ALCS, while C.J. Wilson will start Game 1 and Colby Lewis Game 2.

The Rangers and Yankees split eight games during the regular season, which including a three-game sweep for Texas at home in September. Lee has beaten the Bronx Bombers twice in the postseason already, with both of those wins coming in the World Series last year.

And whether or not he beats them in the ALCS, he’ll likely be in pinstripes by December. He’s a free agent at the end of the year and Brian Cashman probably has wood just thinking about signing Lee to a seven-year, gazillion dollar contract.

Jake Shields to get title shot with victory over Kampmann?

Fighter Jake Shields attends the Strikeforce Fedor vs. Werdum fight in San Jose,CA on June 26, 2010.

From HeavyMMA.com:

Jake Shields hasn’t stepped in the Octagon one single time, but he’s already being spoken of as the next contender to Georges St. Pierre‘s welterweight throne.

Shields, who faces Martin Kampmann at UFC 121 next week, signed with the UFC this summer after leaving Strikeforce. He was the Strikeforce middleweight champion at the time, fresh off a win over former UFC star Dan Henderson.

UFC President Dana White confirmed that a Shields victory over Kampmann will likely earn him a shot at the winner of the St. Pierre vs. Josh Koscheck fight that takes place in December.

“If Jake Shields wins against Martin Kampmann, it’ll probably be him next,” White said at today’s UFC 124 press conference in Montreal.

Shields is in the midst of a 14-fight win streak, with victories over notable names such as Yushin Okami, Robbie Lawler, Jason Miller, Paul Daley, Carlos Condit and Henderson. He’s dropping to welterweight for his entrance into the UFC after ruling the Strikeforce middleweight class.

White originally promised a title shot to the winner of the Jon Fitch/Thiago Alves bout in August, but Fitch’s slow and plodding victory that night may have changed White’s mind. Shields will instead get the rare chance to jump right to the front of the competition and earn a UFC title shot in only his second bout for the promotion.

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