What we saw

By Brian Malasics

Same Brett station

Our friends over at the Worldwide Leader in Reports have launched their newest and most speculative venture: ESPN4, the Favre. It's a good thing, too, because it turns out there are actual sporting events other than Jets practice going on, and the original networks can now pick them up.

Brew-haha

We understand that tensions are always high in the dugout of a slumping team, but if ”stuff like (getting shoved in the face by 270-pound Prince Fielder) happens all the time,“ then Milwaukee's Manny Parra better have some great health insurance.

Good luck, Curtis

Curtis Pulley's dismissal from the Kentucky team was unfortunate, but the mature manner in which it was handled by both sides was rare and refreshing in college football.

Made in China: choking hazard

Beijing's opening ceremonies and fireworks were certainly spectacular. Too bad when the smoke clears, the smog won't.