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By TOM JONES
Published August 18, 2007

He wrote it

New York Post columnist Phil Mushnick, commenting on Dan Patrick, whose last day with ESPN was Friday:

"Patrick no longer was a good fit at ESPN; he radiated a pre-Disney presence, which is something he should be proud of."

He said it

Ken Griffey, left, on coming out of Tuesday's Reds game during a double switch:

"Yes, it was the first time. And the last time. Next time they try, I'll be like Tanner in the Astrodome in Bad News Bears, running around the outfield and making them try to catch me."

She's doing it

Holley Mangold, 17, is the little sister of Jets lineman Nick Mangold, and apparently Nick didn't get all the football talent. Holley, who weighs 315 pounds and can bench-press 260, is a starting offensive lineman for Alter High in Ohio. Alter's Nick Domstiz, who has coached both Mangolds, said he might give Holley the edge. He told the New York Times, "Holley might be a tad meaner."

Power rankings

Who's hot this week in the word of sports:

1. David Price. Six years, $8.5-million, and he might not even pitch for the Rays this season. But when he does, he better be good.

2. St. Louis Cardinals. Those footsteps the Brewers hear are the world champs coming up fast.

3. Wilber Marshall. Former Gators great joins the Ring of Honor. Well-deserved.

4. Bobby Cox. Hot in more ways than one. Braves skipper kicked out of a record 132nd game.

5. Larry Coker. Former U. of Miami coach is hot, too. Still whining about being fired.

6. New York Yankees. Admit it, six weeks ago you thought these guys were done.

7. Tiger Woods. Think about this. If Tiger can average one major a year until he is 40, he will break Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 majors ... by four!

8. Marty St. Louis. Lightning forward named alternate captain, and come to think of it, why wasn't this guy already an alternate captain?

9. Ryan Acosta/Chris Jones. Former prep aces (CCC and Gaither) sign with the Cubs and Indians, respectively.

10. Al Reyes. Rays closer shows what's in his guts when he strikes out Manny Ramirez for a big save in Boston a day after blowing a save there.

Who's not hot this week in the world of sports:

1. Michael Vick. He's got friends in low places.

2. Tim Donaghy. The NBA's gambling referee could be facing 25 years in the slammer.

3. Boston Red Sox. Has the Curse of the Bambino started back up again?

4. Amelie Mauresmo. Former No. 1 player in the world will miss U.S. Open with an injury. Ah, just as well. Saves her from being pounded by one of the Williams sisters.

5. Greg Norman. Once "The Shark." Now it's his soon-to-be ex-wife who is smelling blood in the water.

6. Chris Simms. 100 to 1? 500 to 1? Just what are the odds of him playing this season?

7. Simeon Rice. Hey, turns out Sim might have turned down the best offer he is going to get when he walked away from a $2.5-million pay cut from the Bucs.

8. Woody George. To the USF defensive end - those parking boots you put on your car? Yeah, well, bud, you're not supposed to throw those things away.

9. Andy Roddick. Upset in a U.S. Open tuneup. You know, it's becoming obvious this guy isn't a threat to become the best player in the world.

10. Little League World Series. A Japanese player comes down with the measles. Man, could you imagine what would happen if that thing spread through the barracks?

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