The 10 Spot Blog

by Pete McEntegart

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  • 10:25 AM ET  11.20

Just when it seems one has this whole sports thing figured out, along comes a headline like "Mike Vick reports to prison early" to throw everything off-kilter. Here are the 10 Spot, we don't want to get caught short again.

Instead, let's try to stay one step ahead by predicting some upcoming headlines. And who's to say that any of these are less likely than Vick surrendering before he's even sentenced?

"Kansas-Missouri winner declines unlucky No. 2 ranking"

"His bluff called, A-Rod refuses to actually trade his three MVPs for one of Derek Jeter's World Series rings"

"NFL investigates all 32 teams for paying 'bounties' by offering higher salaries to players who achieve specific performance goals"

"Alabama fans livid at Nick Saban for comparing La.-Monroe loss to 9/11 and Pearl Harbor rather than a true 'catastrophic event' like the death of Bear Bryant"

"Sports columnists mark Thanksgiving in one of two ways -- with the 'What I'm thankful for' ode or the 'Turkeys of sports world' screed"

"Media politely honors Les Miles' request to stop asking about the Michigan job for the next six weeks"

"Placid Knicks run off winning streak"

"Just to raise the level of difficulty, Patriots hire Norv Turner to coach final six games"

"O.J. Mayo attends a second-semester class"

"Dolphins win"

November 20, 2007  10:27 AM ET

"Placid Knicks run off streaking in 34th Street. Knicks fans happy as it's the only entertainment they'll have all year by watching the team."

November 20, 2007  10:27 AM ET

Is this going to be a regular feature (as in "didn't we do this last week") and am I actually first???

November 20, 2007  10:28 AM ET

somebody in the United States actually watched a NHL game

November 20, 2007  10:28 AM ET

Knew it was too good to be true...

How about "Kitna congratulated - Lions win 10"

November 20, 2007  10:28 AM ET

Bonds admits to perjury chooses not to go to trial.

November 20, 2007  10:31 AM ET

Patriots Run Out the Clock in Fourth Quarter of 35-7 Win Over Jets

November 20, 2007  10:31 AM ET

Won't the Kansas-Missouri winner be #1?

November 20, 2007  10:32 AM ET

SG unhides her profile so that inquiring filthy minds can gawk at which teams she likes.

November 20, 2007  10:32 AM ET

Callahan offered 10-year-extension. Declines to take the position at Notre Dame.

November 20, 2007  10:32 AM ET

"Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig requests Hall of Fame entry for Pete Rose"

November 20, 2007  10:33 AM ET

Oregon and Oklahoma win big: headed to the holiday-backup-quarterback-bowl.

November 20, 2007  10:34 AM ET

David Stern instigates new tattoo restrictions - one per arm, no grandfathering - Shockey fears Goodell may follow suit.

November 20, 2007  10:36 AM ET

In shocking move, college football scraps 2007 bowls and schedules playoffs. Mid-majors decline participation and set up their own bowl games.

November 20, 2007  10:37 AM ET

This just in: Hawaii left out of the new mid-major championship bowl. Critics cite weak schedule.

November 20, 2007  10:37 AM ET

University of Michigan offers the person that took over the Youngstown State job 5 million before they find out his name to coach their football team.

November 20, 2007  10:38 AM ET

Not to be outdone by Hershel Walker, Bo Jackson challenges Lou Holtz to a knife fight.

November 20, 2007  10:38 AM ET

Tressel Concedes # 5 Ranking 'Just About Right' for OSU

November 20, 2007  10:39 AM ET

Mike Vick named as jail trustee overseeing the care of the prison's bloodhounds.

November 20, 2007  10:39 AM ET

Looking at a calendar, the Red Sox Nation realizes there _will_ be a next year. When reached for comment, Manny said he still didn't care.

Notre Dame's football team converts to field hockey, in an attempt to bring down the 200-year winning tradition of Williams.

When asked about the upcoming trial, Barry Bonds says that it is "a humbling experience."

 
November 20, 2007  10:39 AM ET

LOL, Rock.

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