Still reeling from the decision to extend Tom Coughlin's contract one more year, the New York "Football" Giants have fired D-Coord, Tim Lewis. Apparently, the Mara family has decided that Lewis will be their scapegoat for their underwhelming 2006 season.

In a move certain to give an instant boost to US Pro Soccer. The MLS side, Los Angeles Galaxy, is reportedly signing the former Real Madrid midfielder a 5 year contract to play here in the US.

England doesn't want him, Spain doesn't want him, now we here in the US are going to give him a try.

Even with Beckham's worldwide appeal, I still don't see any real increase in interest in the sport. Sure it will create a lot of media buzz, but I still don't think it puts people in the seats long term, increase ratings or ad revenues. MLS Soccer is, as always has been - along with it's predecessor leagues, a marginal, at best, league.

So Mr. Martz is interested in leaving the Lions. I'd think the fact that Millen is staying on at least one more year is contributing to his state of mind. I just hope Mr. Huizenga is NOT throwing the "full control" package at him, too. He may be an offensive genius, but he has proved nothing in the way of managing player personnel, and he couldn't even manage timeouts or challenges (let alone salary caps and contracts).

He did make Kitna look good...sort of..

Now that the regular season is over, we can help create a new list of telling signs you are addicted.