THE AFTER PARTY

Seven teams from the National League are making a push for the playoffs, five could have the same record when the games stop. If you think the standings are getting hard to figure out wait until you see this. (I'm Writing Sports)

Don't club seals or play with your balls. It seems easy enough, but two soccer players have been suspended for doing just that. One was stopping a seal, the other copping a feel... (The Beautiful Game)

Video of some MLB players striking out and taking out their frustrations on their bats. Milton Bradley and Carlos Zambrano are among the culprits. (Home Run Derby)

Packer fans seem to think their quarterback Brett Favre is Jesus. In fact, Jesus and Brett Favre have very little in common. (Viking Age)

Jose Offerman pleads not guilty, expected to change plea to "maybe guilty" by the weekend. Somehow Offerman pleads not guilty even though the entire country saw him swing the bat at the picture and catcher. (The Angry T)

By taking Buchholz out of the playoff equation, Epstein is essentially denying Terry Francona an ultimate playoff security blanket. Or so says a Red Sox fan. (Sox Nest)

Mike Greenwell likes booze. Why couldn't HE be president of Red Sox Nation? (Red Sox Monster)

Fans seeking ownership of Cubs carry long list of annoying changes. Here's a look at some of the proposed changes, although we call for the 'Harry Caray Glasses' rule to be implemented immediately. (The Sports Hernia)

Aussie Mom’s are very loving mothers, particularly when their kids are obese and about to be thrown from carnival rides. (PartMule)

The Braves are far and away the best... at whining. They tend to do it a lot when two stars align: the Braves are playing in Philadelphia, and John Smoltz starts one of those games. (Crashburn Alley)

In case Against the Spread just wasn't enough to satiate your need for gambling data, here's someone else who also might be able to help. (SI Extra Mustard)

Sophie Howard has big, shiny boobies. (Egotastic)