Yanks play to a tie against Astros behind bat of Angel Berroa; Solid start has Berroa confident he will be talked about as Bombers’ most significant pickup of 2009.

Knicks sign 7’1″ center Cheikh Samb to 10 day contract to help fill void in paint; Odds of seeing a “Cheikh Samb saves season” headline slightly better than Eddy Curry landing a multi-million dollar endorsement deal with NutriSystem.

CC Sabathia throws first simulated game for Yankees; Steinbrenner fined by league for frugal attempt to pay Sabathia with simulated check.

Linebacker Bart Scott says late-night visit from Jets coaches helped sway his decision; Pro Bowler says waking up in team van after being chloroformed went a long way towards proving the Jets’ commitment to him.

Giants lose running back Derrick Ward to Bucs in free agency; Earth and Fire reportedly so devastated they spent the entire day watching old highlight mash-ups, while stuffing their faces with Rocky Road and listening to “After the love has gone” on repeat.