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1:00 PM Charles Barkley thinks that Tiger Woods needs to speak up about his situation: "I just hope he tells his side of the story about what happened. You've got to face the music, because it is what it is. Not talking about it can make it worse."

12:45 PM Tonight's Saints-Pats game is such a big deal for the Big Easy that City Hall and other New Orleans city offices will be closing early today.

12:30 PM Your next coach of the New Jersey Nets: Patrick Ewing?

12:15 PM Titans owner Bud Adams takes credit for Tennessee's turnaround, saying it was his decision to put Vince Young back in charge after the team's 0-6 start. And let's not forget the inspiring image of Bud giving the Bills the double bird.