Giants brought back down to earth, handed first loss in Cleveland; Hopes of riding undefeated season to Super Bowl loss suddenly dashed.

Rangers topple Devils at the Garden; Take first step in winning bet that they’d reach 20 home wins before the Knicks reach 2.

A heroic pinch hit home run by Matt Stairs in the 8th inning put the Phillies ahead to stay, and lifted them to a 3 games to 1 lead over the Dodgers.  I know what you’re thinking.  Matt Stairs?  Really?  Doesn’t get more unlikely than that.  But you’ll never guess who sac bunted in the at bat before him…

Upton, Longoria go deep again as Rays blast Red Sox 9-1; Tampa Bay approaching record for most times “young stud” said by commentators during the playoffs (record currently held by 1988 Dodgers, whose roster, for attendance purposes, included Scott Baio and Johnny Depp).

Madden’s fear of flying coupled with major airlines declining to serve turducken as in-flight meal will cause broadcaster to miss his first game after announcing 476 straight.  For shame John… Brett Favre shudders at your wussiness.