Has it really reached the point there's no spot for The King in NASCAR?

It has been a long decline for Petty Enterprises, a team that hasn't won in nearly a decade and hasn't claimed a title in 25 years. But what's saddest of all? The hero with the sunglasses and feathered hat has to answer to the suits after all, writes Terry Blount.

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Time to put fantasy into trades

DJ Gallo thinks it's time the NFL takes a page from baseball and starts fanning the flames of the trade deadline rumor mill.

Mocking the mock draft

Gregg Easterbrook's Tuesday Morning Quarterback returns, with the mock draft to end all mock drafts and a Mr. Irrelevant prediction.

Lynch earns standing ovation at drivers' meeting

The only standing ovation during the Daytona 500 drivers' meeting, where many luminaries were introduced, was for former prisoner of war Jessica Lynch.

Riding tall in the saddle

Professional Bull Riders are rustling up a growing fan base as the sport gains in popularity.

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Gentlemen prefer blindfolds

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Don't say sorry, unless you are

Enough with all the phony apologies already! Isn't it time we stopped lying like Kenny Rogers, and started bringing the truth like Byron Leftwich?

Hunkering down in the mailroom

From wondering who should take Hugh Heffner's calls to the Week 15 picks, it's all in Bill Simmons' mailbag.

Daily Quickie

On location at Wrigleyville: Cubs fans are pumped up to see Nomar playing shortstop.

Whispers from around the NFL

The Dolphins might be more interested in running back Fred Taylor than Ricky Williams.