Hondo failed to gin up a victory with the Cards yesterday, which caused the accounts payable to move back into four figures at 1,025 prudis.

Today, Mr. Aitch will send Cahill, one of his stable stalwarts, into battle against the Chisox. Ten units on the Athletics.

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Most style experts agree Lady Gaga committed a major fashion faux pas last week when she ap peared on American Idol wearing a pair of pumps that featured phallic-shaped heels. They insist that kind of footwear would work only if Gaga wore her meat dress. . . . The Packers say they intend to retire Brett Favre’s number, but not until they’re sure he’s done playing — and texting.

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