Channel surfing

The National League triple crown race between Canada's Joey Votto of Cincinnati and St. Louis superstar Albert Pujols has quickly evolved into must-see daily viewing.

Grand finale

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Everything seems brighter and louder at the U.S. Open, the final tennis major of the year. With night sessions that routinely end well after midnight and a wide-open men's and women's field, it's sure to be a show.

Avoid at all costs

The final week of NFL exhibition games is the biggest example of why the preseason is too long. Most teams don't even bother to dress any players of consequence for these cash-grab match-ups.