• AOL FANHOUSE is en fuego with news that Mike Tirico will be stepping in Dan Patrick’s shoes for the Worldwide Leader’s wireless:

• BOSTONIST tips their hat to a Fenway fan trying to rob Cano’s cap.

• Speaking of the Yanks, NEWS GROPER wants to stay home, as A-Rod’s not looking forward to the playoffs.

• BLEACHER REPORT signals us news that Bill Belichick’s video stunt is nothing new, as a former Auburn ballbody admits to being Tommy Tuberville’s mole:

• Meanwhile, TAX PROF BLOG walks around the H&R Block to see if the Pats coach can write off his $500,000 spying fine.

• While on the other sideline, RESTHOLD gets to the bottom of claims that the Jets’ cheerleaders were focused on Brady’s behind.

• The ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION reports the Falcons have re-signed 47-year-old kicker Morten Andersen:

Now Julio Franco finally has a dining partner for the seniors’ discounts at Denny’s.

• GHOSTS OF WAYNE FONTES are in high spirits following the Lions’ 2-0 start.

• The INDIANAPOLIS STAR gets a good look at the new Peyton Place.

• TSN tells the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins to take it outside:

• RADICAL GEORGIA MODERATE thanks Urban Meyer for giving 59 reasons to push Philip Fulmer off the Rocky Top - and even volunteers to list possible replacements.

• KARMIC BOOMERANG wants to know why women’s sports are still an afterthought in the sports landscape.