(Reuters) – When the mighty New York Yankee bats went silent during a humbling four-game sweep in the American League championship series, it was more than a blow to a franchise that has won 27 World Series titles. It also doomed the Fox TV network to what could rank as the lowest-rated World Series in history. The series, which starts on Wednesday, pits the Detroit Tigers against the St. Louis Cardinals or San Francisco Giants, a matchup that will not include one of the top five U.S. TV markets. The National League team will be decided in a winner-takes-all game seven on Monday night. …
Vilma gives Saints 'D emotional lift against Bucs
Inspired by Jonathan Vilma's return, New Orleans' porous defense found a way to keep Tampa Bay out of the end zone, then did it again to preserve the Saints' second straight win. World Player of the Week: Lionel Messi - Argentina, Barcelona
World Player of the WeekLionel Messi AGE25POSITIONAttackerFORBarcelonaWEEK IN NUMBERSAPPS (GOALS SCORED)2 (4)TIME ON PITCH180PREVIOUS WINS9Deportivo La Coruna4-5BarcelonaEven by Lionel Messi's impossibly-high standards, this was something of a week to remember.The attackin g maestro scored the first in Argentina's 2-1 win over Chile in midweek to keep them top of the Conmebol qualifying group, dragging the ball back and away from the defender before firing home in style. … 
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