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1.	Which of the Division Championship Series did not result in a sweep?
		Dodgers-Cardinals
		Yankees-Twins
		Angels-Red Sox
		Rockies-Phillies

2.	Which of these pitchers wasn't starting a Game 1 of the League Championship Series?
		Vicente Padilla
		Cole Hamels
		John Lackey
		C.C. Sabathia

3.	Perhaps better known for Cyndi Lauper videos and Super Mario Bros., which former professional wrestler passed away this week?
		Lou Albano
		Bob Backlund
		Jesse Ventura
		Bobby Heenan

4.	Which former storied boxing rivals were reunited without fustigation on Oprah's show on Friday?
		Tyson and Holyfield
		Frazier and Ali
		Ali and Foreman
		Leonard and Hearns

5.	Able to stay retired this time for a few more months than last time, which all-time defensive standout signed with the New England Patriots?
		Warren Sapp
		Junior Seau
		Derrick Brooks
		Michael Strahan

6.	Reportedly considering securing the services of a football-kicking mule in the interim, which NFL team has lost its high-profile to knee surgery for 4-8 weeks?





7.	Perhaps as a precursor to demanding a trade, which embattled quarterback place his house on the market this week?
		Vince Young
		Derek Anderson
		Brady Quinn
		Marc Bulger

8.	This is your weekly reminder that "racecar" spelled backwards is "racecar." NASCAR announced its inaugural Hall of Fame this week. Which of the following fast drivers was named to the slate?
		Cale Yarborough
		Hoss Ellington
		Dale Earnhardt Sr.
		Roscoe Thompson

9.	USC defeated Notre Dame 34-27, costing the Fighting Irish their national ranking but also increasing their losing streak against the Trojans to how many games?
		2
		5
		8
		9

10.	It wasn't a good day for ranked college football teams on Saturday. Three of the following were ranked teams that lost to unranked opponents. Which does not fit this description?
		Nebraska
		Virginia Tech
		Ohio State
		Kansas

11.	In a season becoming more dismal by the week, Washington, DC's NFL franchise distinguished itself by setting this unusual mark:
		Saw its quarterback achieve the lowest possible rating in consecutive weeks
		Set the record for most consecutive sellouts
		Opened it season by playing against 6 winless teams
		Recorded more return yards that offensive yards

12.	Say hello to the number one college football team in the country, according to the Associated Press poll:
		Texas
		Boise State
		Florida
		Alabama

13.	Meanwhile, the mildly anticipated BCS rankings were released on Sunday. All of the following were in the top 10, except for:
		Texas
		Boise State
		BYU
		USC

14.	The darker side of college sports, Part I: A player for which NCAA football team was stabbed to death Saturday just hours after a Homecoming victory?
		UNLV
		San Diego State
		Conneticut
		Fordham

15.	The darker side of college sports, Part II: Gunfire in a gymnasium restroom interrupted the Midnight Madness proceedings held at which Big East school?
		Georgetown
		Providence
		Louisville
		Syracuse

16.	The darker side of college sports, Part III: For alleged recruiting violations, trouble is piling up at this mid-major program that reached the NCAA tournament last year:
		Binghamton
		Albany
		American
		Siena

17.	Hi, I'm an NBA team, that the dude who was my captain quit being my captain, saying that being a captain is overrated. Who am I (captain!)?
		Denver
		Dallas
		Oklahoma City
		Golden State

18.	The Patriots' 59-0 pasting of the Titans tied or set all but which of the following records?
		Most touchdown passes in one quarter
		Largest margin of victory in the regular season since the merger
		Biggest loss in Titans/Oilers history
		Most offensive yards in NFL history

19.	With the first 100 games of the NHL season in the books, which Original Six team is taking its sweet time getting things going, as they are winless in their first seven games?
		Chicago
		Toronto
		Montreal
		Boston

20.	Several players on this NBA team, including its biggest star, were treated for swine flu during the week: