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The Blackhawks have some of the best young talent in the NHL. Now it's paying off. Spector lays out the season's top storylines.

RANDY GALLOWAY It didn?t take long. Like a couple of days. And sure enough, a sports page opinion jumps right out there with this:Let Romo be Romo.Something about Tony?s work on Monday night actually being a problem.He plays stupid against the Giants, we rip him. He plays smart against the Panthers, and that?s also wrong? It?s enough to drive a man back into the arms of Jessica. Memo to my friend, Little Miss Hate: Did you miss the news? It?s been in all the papers. Romo being Romo was taking down him and the Cowboys.The point is this:Romo can?t be that Romo anymore. Although not entirely of his making, that Romo was a quarterbacking failure, at least in the big picture of getting a team to the playoffs and then actually winning a game in the playoffs.Reputation-wise is there a player, and particularly a QB, who has regressed more in the NFL over the last year or so? To some extent, it?s a wrong rap on Romo, but that?s the perception, and certainly Tony, of all people, has learned the

Yankees manager Joe Girardi is heading into the playoffs with an endorsement from the Steinbrenner family. 'Joe has had a tremendous year this year, we all know that,' Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner said Wednesday. 'He's got the best record in baseball. As far as I am concerned, as far as the family is concerned, as far as the organization is, concerned he's the man for the job.

Cristiano Ronaldo added another two goals to his growing Real Madrid collection as the Spanish giants continued their barnstorming start to the season by seeing off 10-man Marseille 3-0 with a second-half blitz at the Bernabeu.

Hannu Tihinen scored in the 10th minute Wednesday to give FC Zurich a surprising 1-0 win over struggling AC Milan in the Champions ...

Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick score the goals as Manchester United come from behind to win 2-1 at home against Wolfsburg.

Once again facing little pressure in the pocket, Peyton Manning is off to a strong start. The Indianapolis Colts' defense, meanwhile, might have a tougher time getting to Matt Hasselbeck's backup with Dwight Freeney injured. With Manning coming off an outstanding game, the undefeated Colts may be forced to get by without their top pass rusher Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, who will start Seneca Wallace in place of Hasselbeck for the second straight game.

Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick score the goals as Manchester United come from behind to win at home against Wolfsburg.

Man Utd come from behind to beat Wolfsburg, while Chelsea hold on for a 1-0 win at Apoel Nicosia, as Milan are stunned at home by Zurich.

To the query, 'How do you like your Coffee?' the 49ers are quick to respond, 'We like him very much.' They had better. Glen Coffee is their only reasonable alternative at running back. For the next two games, the rookie from Alabama will be the man for the...