It was an upset special last night at UFC 86, as Forrest Griffin defeated Quinton "Rampage" Jackson via unanimous decision, just as my cousin boldly predicted in the weeks and days leading into the fight.  Rampage landed a few big shots, but my cousin agreed with the judges in a decision that was deemed as slightly controversial in some corners this morning.  My cuz recaps the main event as well as the rest of the card in today's column.

Things could hardly be looking better for Jim Tressel when he surveys his quarterback situation going into the 2008 season. The Bucks will open against YSU on August 30 with the 2007 First Team All-Big Ten quarterback starting, a backup with the maturity of a senior and the eligibility of a freshman, plus the most highly recruited player in the nation coming in as a true freshman to begin putting his mark on the OSU offense.  Dan the Man Wismar takes a look at the Ohio State signal callers in the second installment of his position by position look at this years Buckeyes.

The C.C. Sabathia to Milwaukee rumors have really started to heat up.  Brewers GM Bob Melvin has flat out admitted that he is hotly in pursuit of the hefty lefty, and has also corroborated the names of some specific top level Brewers prospects that he's willing to include in the deal.  In Dennis Nosco's latest, he gives our readers a closer look at the Brewers top level prospects and tells us what we as fans should expect from a potential Sabathia to Milwaukee trade.

UFC 86 will be live from the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Saturday night, and it features a blockbuster main event, as Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Forrest Griffin face off in the octagon for the UFC light heavyweight title.  While the main event of the evening possesses some real star power, the casual fan may look at the rest of the card and scratch their head.  My cuz says don't be fooled, there is some really good talent that will be on display on the undercard.

Back when Kinston Indians right-handed pitcher Josh Tomlin was a freshman in high school, he made a decision that would forever change his life. Josh was also a gifted basketball player that was already playing with the varsity team in just his first year in high school. He decided to give up the sport to concentrate on baseball.  And now, eight years later, it looks as if Josh made the right choice. Tony had a chance to talk with the Indians pitching prospect last week.

Happy Fourth of July! If you are like so many of us during this period of outrageous gas prices and are taking a "staycation" over the three day weekend, there are lots of options at the theater if you want to spend a couple of hours out of the heat.  And as he does every Friday, Mitch fills us in on all the new releases at the theater and on DVD.  Also, Mitch saw "Hancock" last night, and we should have his review up sometime this weekend.

We continue Jesse's countdown of the six greatest seasons of Ohio State football with his look at the 1973 team.  More than a few longtime observers believe this is the best team in the history of Scarlet and Grey football- and they might be right. The '73 Buckeyes were loaded in all three phases, dominant for all but the final two quarters of the regular season, and topped the campaign off with perhaps the most authoritative bowl performance in the history of the program. 

When Mark Shapiro woke up one morning in 2006 and found the Indians hopelessly adrift and six miles out of first place in the AL Central, he knew he had to make a decision. So he did. He traded away several of the team's expendable veterans for young players.  Fast forward to 2008. Another lost season, another moment of truth for Shapiro. To trade or not to trade? But this time, the stakes are much higher.  Papa Cass talks about it in his latest piece.

It is Thursday, and that means it is Minor Happenings time again here on the site. As we get ready for the holiday weekend, Tony gives us another thorough rundown of the Indians farm system, touches on the sizzling hot Trevor Crowe in Akron, gives an update on the proposed move of the Indians Triple-A affiliate to Columbus, the emergence of Hector Rondon and Stephen Head, Asdrubal Cabrera playing shortstop in Buffalo, Akron and Buffalo All Star selections, and lots more!

Here is where I would type something interesting about the Cleveland Indians if there were something about the Cleveland Indians that was interesting.  Well, the B-List is interesting, so read that instead.  Sabathia's start, Sizemore's brilliance, a trio of Tinfoil Hats ... it's better than watching A.J. Pierzynski beat you with a walkoff homer, I'll tell you that.

Browns season is right around the freaking corner.  Three weeks until training camp.  Two months until the home opener with the Cowboys.  And it can't come soon enough given the way the Cavs season ended and the way Indians are playing.  In Peeker's latest, he starts to look ahead to Browns season, noting fan enthusiasm is so high, he fears a slight letdown.  And talks about the '08 Browns, their expectations, and the coming season.