Friday rundown

*More the Merriman story that makes Merriman look like he's really getting around. (10 News)

*Steelers won in OT against the Titans last night. Steelers can't run the ball at all, but as long as Roethlisberger can continue to take the hits they'll keep on winning. (Washington Post)

*Polamalu hurt his MCL and could be out for a while in the Steelers win. (Post-Gazette)

*According to ESPN sources Richard Seymour has five days to report to the Raiders. (ESPN)

*Georgia Tech gave up a huge lead last night to Clemson only to turn around and pull out a close hard fought victory in the second straight prime time game that helped the ACC's image. (USA Today)

*The Basketball Hall of Fame inducts a new group tonight that includes arguably the greatest player ever in Michael Jordan. (USA Today)

*NBA Referees expect to be locked out on October 1st. (NYT)

*John Lackey throws a gem as the Angels take the victory over the Mariners. (MLB)

*Rockies won their seventh in a row and are with in two games of the Dodgers in the division. (Denver Post)

*Brad Lidge and Charlie Manuel discussed things yesterday and are in agreement that the Phils will pitch Lidge in low-stress situations to try to get his game back. (MLB)

*Thursday MLB Scoreboard.

*Nadal and Gonzalez were halted at the US Open last night because of rain. (LA Times)

*IAAF reviewing gender results for the South African runner. South Africa says they will contest any ban. (Bloomberg) Apparently results say she's both a man and woman. (Daily Mail)

*Old, but ridiculous soccer play. (Via thebiglead.com)