Every week, I’ll take a look at the headlines around sports in a blog entry called The Big Ten. This is week one.

11. Cowboys name their Coach

Finally, someone to take over the team in case Jerry Jones and Terrell Owens become incapacitated. Good luck with all that, Wade.

10. NFL season ends with thrilling Pro Bowl

Did I say thrilling? I meant pointless. Never has a 31-28 finish been more boring. And for all of you concerned, don’t worry, I didn’t watch it.

9. Tiki finds a second career

The guy finished on top with class just like Robert Smith and Barry Sanders. If only there was someone in the league we could watch with his talent that looked exactly like him …

8. Arbitration season roles on.

Carlos Zambrano tops the list of the arbitration-eligible players still not signed. Simple equation: If Ted Lilly is worth $4 million and Jason Marquis is worth $5.15 then Zambrano equals…$254 million?

7. O No! Baltimore’s ace out for season.

Poor Kris Benson will have to sit at home with his wife all season. If anyone doesn’t understand why this is a blessing, Google Anna Benson.

6. Nash sits out All-Star game.

He should’ve boycotted the game anyway when he wasn’t named a starter. C’mon Canada, get your act together. Take after China and blindly vote 2.5 million times for your countries only NBA player.

5. Sid the Kid has Penguins flying

Woohoo! Someone to resurrect hock—damn, Anna Benson is smokin.

4. A Dukeless AP Poll for the first time in 11 years.

I had a dream that happened once. It started with Coach K crying and ended with an Anna Benson foot massage.

3. U.S. tops Mexico 2-0

Finally, U.S. soccer is playing up to its potential. And only seven months too late. I can’t wait for the next World Cup!

2. Riley returns to Heat

Following in Shaq’s footsteps and rejoining the team just in time to capture that eight spot in the East and make a run in the playoffs.

1. Just Baseball reaches #1 Fantasy blog status

Ok, not really. But seriously check it out at blogs.dailyillini.com/justbaseball. He actually ISN’T a moron. I know. Surprised us all.

Non-conference results:

• Phil a threat to Tiger?
• Eagles Reid announces month-long vacation

• Time Warner shops Braves

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