The Yankees took a pounding at the hands of the AL West leaders, in a 12-1 loss that included a bench clearing fight in the sixth.  In a personification of the Yanks toughness this season, pitching coach Dave Eiland passed out in the dugout following the fracas.  Yeah… we’re fainting after fights with the Angels now… great.

The Mets were the recipients of a worst case scenario diagnosis for closer Billy Wagner yesterday, now coming to terms with losing him for the remainder of this AND the next full season.  They are also coming to terms with replacing their manager, as their bullpen by committee will likely drive Jerry Manuel to a massive coronary.

Hank Steinbrenner announced formally that despite a lackluster first year, manager Joe Girardi will be returning next year for the Yankees.  However, pointing out on several occasions that many of this year’s letdowns can be traced to injuries, Steinbrenner pointed out that Girardi may have to play in ’09 as well.

Roger Federer won the U.S. Open Men’s Finals yesterday, quieting critics who argued that his game was slipping, or that the creepy Gillette commercial he did with Tiger and Henry had put some kind of Madden-esque curse on him.

Aaron Rodgers wins first start for post-Favre Packers; John Madden’s head, universe fail to implode.