Tuesday afternooner

*Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce spoke out today saying he had no regrets in trying to help Plaxico Burress. (USA Today)

*The 2009-10 NBA schedule is out and opening night October 27th has the Cavs vs. Celts and Lakers vs. cross town rival Clippers and #1 draft pick Blake Griffin. (USA Today)

*As noted earlier today, it looks like the AFL is no more. (Kansas City Star)

*Kansas City Chief's inked veteran wide receiver Amani Toomer to a deal today. (Kansas City Star)

*Notre Dame got a big commit Tuesday toward the class of 2010. (Chicago Tribune)

*The SEC is apparently a step above. (LA Times)

*Jarrod Washburn is glad to be a Tiger. (MLB)

*Mike Vick working out with...a high school team. (Boston Herald)

*The Packers aren't ready to put a big no on the question of whether they would have interest in Mike Vick. (USA Today)

*Tarvaris Jackson isn't sure when he'll be back for the Vikes. That sounds like outstanding news for a team that is in trouble. (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)

*In the NHL the Sharks Jeremy Roenick is set to retire after 20 seasons. (Sporting News)