• MLB: Marlins 3, Devil Rays 4. And the Marlins tie the MLB record for consecutive games blown after leading in the 9th. The previous record holder? Tampa Bay. So much at stake at 1:15 today.

• NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson wins Nextel All-Star Challenge. I believe this earns him home-track advantage in the World Series.

• MLB: Red Sox 8, Phillies 4. Said Josh Beckett of his home run off Brett Myers, "He happened to throw where I was swinging." Throw somewhere else, Brett Myers.

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