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So, Mars is now the closest it's been to Earth in 60,000 years. Are you like me? Are you waiting for Bud Selig to announce that the Expos will play 22 games there next season?

EIGHT MORE THAN ENOUGH IN RACE FOR LAST NL PLAYOFF SPOT

So many teams are still alive, Bob Costas twisted an ankle backpedaling from his original stance against the wild card.

The Expos drew more than 30,000 at Olympic Stadium for a game against Philadelphia. And what are the odds of this? It was Puerto Rican Appreciation Night.

In other baseball news the Yankees designated reliever Jesse Orosco for assignment. The assignment: Learn shuffleboard.

The Pirates held a Girls' Night Out on Aug. 27 at PNC Park It came the day after Giles Night Out.

MIKE TYSON SAYS HE'S GOT ADVICE TO OFFER KOBE BRYANT
What advice can he give him, other than "don't get the chicken a la king in the prison cafeteria"?

JETS ALTER POLICY IN WHICH 22,000 FANS ON WAITING LIST FOR SEASON TICKETS MUST PAY $50 TO REMAIN ON THE LIST

Now, for that same $50, you get a coupon good for a 16-ounce soda.

Sure, it sounds like a rip-off, but think of all the money Jets fans have saved not having to buy Super Bowl tickets for 35 years.