A morning peek into what sports bloggers around the web are saying, blended with various news, gossip, and analysis. It’s been a wild week. You’ve been a great audience. Fridays rock.

Hold the phone – Screamin’ A. Smith was on CNN talking about the War in Iraq and Oil Consumption? And he wasn’t terrible? Excuse us while we step out of this alternate universe and leap back into reality. (The Nation)

The amazing Astros won their ninth in a row, and coupled with another Cardinals choke, have crept within 1/2 a game of first place. Are we looking at the biggest choke-job ever? Undoubtedly. (Houston Chronicle)

A fresh take: Terrell vs. TO. (Black Sports Network)

Forgive Dodger fans for being a little bit Looney this morning – but they’re on the verge of meaningful October baseball. Just don’t get swept in the city by the bay. (Dodger Thoughts)

Mets fans probably cried themselves to sleep last night, but one seems to have woken up – possibly still drunk or perhaps in a TO-like haze – thinking this Pedro injury isn’t that bad. (Amazin Avenue)

You didn’t see it, but Daniel Cabrera nearly no-hit the Yankees at the Stadium last night. A Robinson Cano single with one-out in the ninth ruined it. (Camden Chat)

Reviewing Ron Artest’s rap album. You won’t go deaf. (Slam!)

No wonder that Ohio State linebacker is so damned ferocious – his father was one half of the WWF’s ‘The Road Warriors’ back in the 1980s. (SI.com)

Frank Robinson, it’s been real, and don’t let the door hit you on your way out. (Capitol Punishment)

Avril Lavigne has always been hot to us, but drunk and mouthy and spitting at photographers isn’t all that cool. (Hollywood Tuna)

Bill Simmons takes no prisoners in his chats – not even Dan Shanoff was spared. But just to be clear, Mr. Daily Quickie never wrote in to the chat. (Dan Shanoff)

Pink is a glorious color on freakshow Dennis Rodman. Mike Tyson spotted partying with Bobby Brown. Vegas, baby. (Review-Journal)

So is TO banging his publicist? Was he? (Free Kicks and Guitar Picks)

Ken Williams, what happened to the White Sox this season? (Foul Balls)