Capitals’ Donald Brashear suspended for six games for pregame misconduct and blindside hit on Blair Betts during game 6; Caps chances of winning game 7 greatly improved now that they can insert someone with actual hockey skills into Brashear’s spot in the lineup.

Santos’ grand slam and Maine’s strong outing lead Mets in 7-1 win over Marlins; Grand slam marks the first in Citi Field history, and the first time a Mets catcher did something worth mentioning since Paul Lo Duca’s “Dude, come on,” steroid defense.

Sabathia fans seven, goes the distance, but is out-dueled in 4-2 loss to Detroit; After riding CC through the losing effort, GIrardi already considering having him start every three days in order to make a playoff push.

Reportedly suicidal ex-Net Jayson Williams zapped with stun gun by New York police; Isiah Thomas reaches out to offer him advice in his time of trouble and extend the olive branch for a possible assistant coaching slot at FIU.