Caught on the fly

Big news last week, as XM Satellite Radio announced an 11-year, $650 million deal to broadcast Major League Baseball games starting in 2005. Under the agreement, XM will air every game, some select classic games and because satellite radio falls out of the jurisdiction of the FCC, a series of interviews with Milton Bradley.

Howard has been so good he's been promised a trip to Disneyworld

The Magic is thrilled with the early progress of prep-to-pro Dwight Howard, who not only has thrived on the court but also has filled out nicely, gaining 22 pounds since being the No. 1 pick in the draft. This has been the result of diligent work in the weight room, plus management's insistence that Howard cleans his plate before he gets to play ball.

Yeah, you can score on them

Things have started a little rough for the expansion Bobcats, as their faceless roster has struggled to put up points early in the preseason. In fact, team officials have looked at many different ways to jump-start the offense, including Bernie Bickerstaff approaching the Panthers about scheduling an intracity scrimmage.

The top 4 out routes

From the looks of the transaction wire last week, the NFL trading deadline finally might be catching on: 1. Keenan McCardell to the Chargers; 2. Quincy Morgan to the 'Boys; 3. Antonio Bryant to the Browns; 4. Jerry Rice to the Seahawks.

Finally, a shot at little Bellhorn

A lot of superstitious Sox fans have credited their postseason success to the presence of a 28-inch man who has been serving as the team's clubhouse mascot. And, you know what, he hasn't been bad at second base, either

His annual playoff parting gift

The NFL has announced that Hawaii will continue to be the host for the Pro Bowl through at least 2009. That's good because flat paradise has become a major part of the tradition of the league's annual all-star game, almost as much as Andy Reid standing on the NFC sideline.

Hey, didn't you used to be Carmelo's image?

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