Ryan's Den: Tuesday's Headlines

Here at TBL, we know you put in a long day at the office and can't possibly keep up with all that's fresh in the world of sports. Luckily, my cushy job and two computer monitors allow me to keep tabs on everything for you on one side, and pretend to be busy on the other. Suck it, job. Without further ado, take a leap into Tuesday's Ryan's Den:

Hanley Ramirez got screwed today. Pujols is the first player to win back-to-back MVP awards since the esteemed Barry Bonds. I'll let you guess what they have in common.

Another senseless act of violence at the hands of Bill Belichick. His victim this week? The feelings of suddenly sensitive Rex Ryan. At least he didn't cry this time. Maybe next offseason he won't be calling out a vengeful divisional rival that boasts the best quarterback and receiver of the past decade.

The NFL playoff race is officially upon us: Mike Lombardi at the National Football Post steals my idea and breaks down the playoff picture in both conferences with six weeks left in the season. Two primetime games, Giants at Broncos (Thursday) and Steelers at Ravens (Sunday), should shed a little more light on what currently stands as a murky playoff picture.

The Steelers have allowed 2 return touchdowns since you started reading this post.

Don't want to pick up the tab? Don't call a foul. This doesn't qualify as breaking news, but it is hilarious nonetheless. Tim Donaghy, ex-NBA official and convicted felon, goes into detail on how he and fellow referees used to pass the time. While, you know, getting paid to referee professional basketball games.