Alex Rodriguez was recently spotted receiving blond highlights at a salon in New York. Unfortunately for the Yankees, they're this season's only highlights.

Newly acquired Francisco Rodriguez told the rest of the NL East that the Mets are the team to beat.  That sound you hear is the rest of New York not holding their breath. The Mets are actually the team to beat, as proven by the Phillies the last two years.

Plaxico Burress turned himself into authorities.  Burress gave up so quickly, it was almost like he played for Detroit. A Rolls-Royce Phantom owned by Burress is being sold on eBay. And unlike Buress, the car's pistons only fire when they're supposed to.

Michael Phelps has been named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year. We can only hope this doesn't lead to more acting opportunities.

A Michigan man died of a heart attack moments after bowling the first perfect game of his life. To add insult to injury, the lane made his estate pay for the shoes.
 

Despite the struggles in the banking industry, the Mets will still keep Citi Field as the name of their new ballpark. Mainly because they're hoping they can get a bailout for their bullpen.

A woman has pleaded no contest to stalking Lakers forward Luke Walton. The California resident has been sentenced to three years' probation, told to attend counseling, and encouraged to set her sights a little bit higher.

Isiah Thomas was rushed to the hospital after overdosing on sleeping pills. Which is the best way to watch a Knicks game.

Madonna has announced that she's divorcing Guy Ritchie to be with Alex Rodriguez. This being mid October, it's the latest in the year that Rodriguez has ever scored.

Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb said he didn't know a game could end in a tie.  He thought the term "sudden death" meant getting traded to Detroit.