+ Our boy Enrico Campitelli Jr.scores an interview with Donovan McNabb over at The 700 Level.

+ Roulette master himself J.E. Skeets of Ball Don’t Lie has the details on Baron Davis’ new Jenny Craig diet.

+ So the Rays are in the playoffs. But Sports By Brooks points out they have no one to throw out the first pitch.

Quotable:

“Here’s my theory: Most sports fans are formed by the most cataclysmic or euphoric sporting event of their childhood. I am the sports fan that I am today because four days before my 14th birthday, with the Cleveland Browns in field goal range, Sam Rutigliano called a play called Red Right 88, and Brian Sipe threw an interception against the Oakland Raiders. Then Brian put his hand in his face, and he stumbled off the field, and Rutigliano said, “I love you Brian,” and I was wrecked forever.” – Joe Posnanski

Bonus: After the jump for you Chicago Marathon runners out there, check out some details on a final tips session this weekend.

MARATHON SEMINAR:  FINAL TIPS

Are you running the Chicago Marathon?
Or another fall marathon?
Looking for some last minute tips?

Please join us for this very informative seminar by Coach Mark Buciak, (PB: 2:30) veteran of 52 marathons including 29 consecutive Boston Marathons. Mark is the coach and program director of THE ROAD TO BOSTON Training Program and is the only Illinois member of Boston’s Quarter Century Club.

DATE: Sunday, September 28, 2008
TIME: 4:00- 5:30PM
ADDRESS: 907 West Armitage Ave
COST: Absolutely free but please……
RSVP: By calling 773-665-2515
PRESENTER: Coach Mark Buciak, QCC
SNACKS & REFRSHMENTS: Provided by Whole Foods Market
QUESTIONS: E-mail Coach Mark at: theroadtoboston@rcn.com

All marathoners plus their friends and family are invited to attend.

FALL FITNESS RETREAT: November 14-16, 2009

The perfect way to reward yourself for all your hard work this summer and a great way to recover from Chicago or other Fall Marathons.

Three days, two nights of easy runs, yoga and stretch classes, massages, healthy meals, seminars, socializing and plenty of time to relax.

Just one hour West of the city at La Salle Manor.

Further info: http://www.theroadtoboston.info