A good luck charm for the Jets: the sister of Penelope Cruz … since the TARP bailout won’t disclose the assets it is helping, of course everyone should go and try to get money! … the days and nights of Artie Lange … good look at why bailouts attracts the worst of the worst … for whatever reason, we found this funny … a potential silver lining to the Wall Street carnage … if the FDIC-insured banks fail, can we just end the world and start over? … in case you’re wondering how the Al Franken re-count is going …

Sun-Times writer explains how he was the only writer who didn’t vote Tim Lincecum 1st, 2nd, or 3rd on his Cy Young ballot. (Can’t Stop the Bleeding)

Warren Sapp on Keyshawn Johnson’s new TV show: “Keyshawn, I knew you were a bitch. And thanks for making it all clear.” (Watchdog)

Brandon Lloyd’s healing is taking forever; Bears fans should ask Redskins fans about him. (Blogdown Chicago Bears)

A couple FSU football players were involved in a brawl on campus Wednesday. (Warchant)

Are the Oregon Ducks going to rock black helmets and black jerseys? (1080 the Fan)

Is the NFL Network overdoing it with the Favre love? (Boston Sports Media Watch)

NFL playoff ticket prices go down. (AP)

Eddie Royal’s strong rookie season has helped his Madden stats. (ESPN)

That Browns quitting talk last week may have centered around DT Shaun Smith. (Pro Football Talk)

The Jets and Patriots as the Hatfields and McCoys. (Boston Herald)

ESPN casting call chock full of gross stereotypes. (Awful Announcing)

Sports legacies that were altered dramatically post-career. (Mondesi’s House)

Binghamton college basketball player busted stealing 36 condoms. (Deadspin)

Remembering Indians broadcaster Herb Score. (Plain Dealer)

Bosh and Baron prepare for funniest skit-writing competition. (Fanhouse)