Japanese fans celebrate Hideki Matsui's MVP performance in World Series - Japan nearly came to a standstill as millions watched on TV while Hideki Matsui, the man they know as Godzilla, stomped around New York to lead the Yankees to the World Series title. The Yankees probably wouldn't have won last night if not for the batting of Matsui - that man was on fire!

Mike Weir to get the Order of Canada - Mike Weir's next major honour is only partly in recognition of what he's accomplished on a golf course. While he is an American resident, he has done great things for the game of golf in Canada, good on him!

Olympic side effect; no use for these crazy buildings - Chinese officials continue to struggle to find uses for the Bird's Nest Stadium, the iconic centrepiece of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Too bad, it really is a nice looking structure, but $450 million later, it seems like a bit of a bust.

H1N1 continues to spread across the NHL - Boston Bruins forward David Krejci has been diagnosed with H1N1 and is being isolated from his teammates, the NHL club said Thursday. I personally think NHLers should get the flu shot. They are a multi-million dollar investment that tens of thousands pay to see on a nightly basis.

Canadian UFC champ ready to fight again - When Dan (The Outlaw) Hardy takes on Mike (Quick) Swick next week at UFC 105 in Manchester, England, the most interested observer cageside will be Canadian Georges St. Pierre. It will be a welcome return, GSP has been absent from the UFC circle for months as he allows an injury to fully heal.