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Aug 27 2008

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Wednesday, 27 August 2008
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Aug 27 2008

PTF Fantasy Football Rankings: Quarterbacks

By: Amy
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Until the start of the season, the women here at Playing the Field will be bringing you our best fantasy football advice. We won't do it on a video in skimpy clothes. We won't do it groping each other (at least not that you can see). But you can rest assured that the advice you find here comes from actual female fans who have actually played fantasy ball. A few of us are even champions. Today Amy brings you Quarterbacks. Read more

Sooze The Chicago Cubs continue to dominate, keeping things interesting and Brewers fans sweating. After Tuesday's 5-0 victory over Dusty Baker and the Cincinnati Reds, the NL Central-leading Cubs (77-48) improved to a season-high 29 games over .500, winning their last 7-of-8 and 17-of-21...

In the most recent issue of ESPN the Magazine, there's an article about snack-sized Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia. The story is illustrated with a crowd shot--taken at last year's World Series--that shows a girl holding a handmade "Team of Dustin-y" sign. That girl? Me.

Drew Brees Lashes Out at Saints Fans...Is he right?

During Saturday's Saints v Texans game, Saints fans came down hard on cornerback Jason David who got burned 3 times in the 1st quarter. After the game, Drew Brees lashed out at fans for "unfair" behavior. The question remains...who's right?

Melissa Things I Don't Do

Please, somebody- anybody- put the wave out of its misery. Think of the children.

Holly COUNTDOWN: -1- [EDSBS]

Let there be light.

Let there be blood.

Let there be football.

Steph Romessica!!

Cowboy owner Jerry Jones explains why Tony Romo's sex life is good for the Dallas franchise. Seriously. Not magical enough to win them a playoff game thoughRead more .

Lizzy The US men's saber fencing team did New York City proud last night/early this morning, winning the silver medal in the team competition. Check out my interview and video with the Olympic silver medalists.

Nationals fans either loved or hated Frank Robinson's managing style, but all agree the way he was let go was quite unceremonious for a legendary man of baseball. Will he ever return for the much promised "Frank Robinson Day" at National Park to honor his career and role in bringing the Expos turned Nats to DC? His answer: "Close to never!"

Amanda Dottie Collins, star pitcher of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball league in the 1940s, has died at the age of 84. Collins was portrayed by Geena Davis in the movie A League of Their Own.

I wonder if it was hard, in her later years, to watch some of the baseball going on today and know that she was tougher than many of the guys.

The Starter Wife Can a 47-inch HD LCD TV save a relationship?

For football fans, the shimmering turf, catching the subtle twitch of a lineman's leg, and knowing before the replay airs if the receiver was still inbounds shines brighter than any diamond ring.

Clare Close Encounters of the Autograph Show Kind

Recently, I went to my first autograph show, and I got to meet my dream boy/future ex-husband Cole Hamels.

Andrea The Ladies... Wax On About Waxing Off

This week�s Waxing Off topic at Deadspin was� disturbing. And gross. And demeaning to the women asked to write about it.

Amy USC QB Mark Sanchez cleared to play Saturday @ Virginia

USC Team Docs cleared Mark Sanchez to play, solidifying his position as the starter in Saturday's game vs. UVA. Redshirt Frosh Aaron Corp is listed as the #2 QB, having edged out Arkansas transfer Mitch Mustain.

I Love them, but most people hate them....My Detroit Pistons. Keep up to date with the latest news, videos, original artwork and a bit hilarity about the most hated team in the NBA. If you can't have a bit of fun with Sheed, than there is something seriously wrong with you.