Match play madness, U.S. women get waxed in Brazil and College football: Week 3

Match play madness
Yes, that's Air Jordan smoking a stogie in and, if you're wondering who the blondie is, it's none other than Tiger Woods' wife, Elin Woods.

Both were on hand in Straffan, Ireland as the 2006 Ryder Cup got under way. Right now, Europe leads the Americans 5-3.

For those new to the Ryder Cup, it's a great chance to see top U.S. golfers dress alike in coordinated colors, and take on the best Europe has to offer, which even includes Mrs. Doubtfire look-a-like and America-phobe Colin Montgomerie (I miss seeing Monty in the States).

Will keep you posted on what happens later in the weekend when things start to get more exciting. Or boring depending on how well (or poorly as in recent Ryder Cups) the U.S. team fares in the fairways.

U.S. women get waxed in Brazil
The Hot Corner all but predicted a gold medal for the U.S. Women's Basketball Team at this month's World Championships, but Russia had other ideas.

The two-time defending champion United States lost to Russia, 75-68, in the semifinals, and will have to settle for a shot at the bronze when they face host country Brazil on Sunday.

I have to ask: what's going on with U.S. hoops?

College football: Week 3
Will this turn out to be "Weak 3" for Notre Dame as they come off a dismal loss to Michigan or does Charlie have a game plan to upstage Michigan State on the Spartans' home turf? Check out this game-of-the week on ABC's Saturday primetime slot.

Other games of note. Penn State takes rival Ohio State at the Horse Shoe, but I don't expect this to be much of a game. The Bucks should steam roll over Joe Pa. and company. Maybe the Nittany Lions would be better off staying in Happy Valley...

And finally, watch for any unusual referring this week, especially out of the Pacific 10. After the huge officiating controversy involving Pac-10 officials and Oklahoma last week, the zebras will have to be on their game come Saturday.

Sooners head coach Bob Stoops has set up a hotline for football fans to call in with any ref complaints at 1-888-Ih8-REFS.