The other pro sports leagues can only turn green with envy. The NFL is on track to once again harness staggering postseason television ratings.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly told me he thinks some players are using human growth hormone. So what do we really know? Think about that the next time you hear some know-it-all pontificating.

How cool is Bobby Valentine? He's taking his job as Stamford's Safety Commissioner seriously. He was out directing traffic during the snowstorm.

Do I really want to watch a bunch of guys playing cards? And aren't there too many leagues? We need contraction.

Did you know that the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga has a fishing team? Yup. And PETA is pissed. (What else is new?) They've written the school asking that they sink the team.

The Mets got swept by the last place Arizona Diamondbacks, 4-3 in 14 innings. If not for a blown umps call in S.F. the Mets would be 0-7 since the All Star break.

NHL general managers have recommended a rule change to make certain hits to the head illegal. Why not all?

There are cracks in the concrete walkways at the new Yankee Stadium. Hey, what do you expect for $1.5 billion?