The Cubs got one big question about their big ace answered Thursday, but it might be two weeks before they know how healthy their starting pitching looks for the playoffs.

Ozzie Guillen sat back in his chair, stroking his hand through his jet-black hair. Yes, it's amazingly still jet-black. A biological enigma, considering the toll the 2008 season has taken on him.

Bears coach Lovie Smith is clearly a man who loves a paradox. How else do you explain his curious reaction to a new season of unprecedented change under his watch?

Have you seen ESPN this week? Or listened to the radio? Or checked that little note next to your starting running back in your fantasy league?

Labor Day was definitely that for the Oswego Panthers, especially at the end of practice. The finishing sprints were tough under a very hot morning sun but every group, from the big boys up front to the skill positions, were busting it.