The same two teams go at it tonight. This time in Cleveland. Voting is open on NBA.com for next week’s Fan Night match-up that will air on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Fans can select between the following games:

Orlando Magic @ Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards @ Philadelphia 76ers, Chicago Bulls @ Charlotte Bobcats, Milwaukee Bucks @ New Jersey Nets, Detroit Pistons @ Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors @ Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies @ Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns @ Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers.

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Decided to do something different this week despite the Monday game still yet to be played. Obviously things change a bit if the outcome is different. Philly is making a push, but there is one team that is leaving everyone in its wake. The results first, then the rankings. It’s all subjective. Leave yours in the comments. Prove me wrong Minnesota.

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I returned from work this morning and had the great pleasure of having both my sons in the same house at the same time. The things we take for granted. You send these stories and I will write them. This is what it’s all about.

I check my email boxes around the clock to see if there is anything business related and I come across an email sent by a good friend of mine, Cynthia Marshall. We go waaaaay back to William Penn High School in New Castle, DE. If you are a parent you can surely relate to what she goes through here. This is for the athletes who do not know the full impact of their influence. As you all know, I let Westbrook know recently how much the fans appreciate what he has done for them during his tenure with the Eagles even if he never plays another down in the NFL. His health is much more important than the game of football. Brian will suit up today (limited action) for the first time in weeks in what is going to be a monster game for Philadelphia fans because of the return of Brian Dawkins…who is no stranger to concussions himself. Concussions have become a major sticking point for the NFL…and rightfully so. This obviously goes one step further. The following are Cyndi’s words:

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This still hurts. I should be there but stuff happens. More on that at a later date.

The first time I walked into the Eagles locker room, my eyes had to find one player. It just so happened there was a media throng around the man I wanted to meet and more specifically, shake his hand. In this field, there is no awe when you meet an athlete, celebrity or politician. There are two people over the course of my career that I was in awe of when I shook their hand: One was Chuck D and the other Brian Dawkins. When I told him how much I personally dug his time in Philly, his words were simply “I appreciate you.”

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We’ve all thought of this possibility for a while, but after seeing something similar on Roy Johnson’s facebook page, (link to yahoo piece) I had to at least begin a discussion. What’s VY won a zillion out of zillion and one? He’s a winner because he just wins…to channel my inner Yogi Berra. He brought Tennessee back from the dead and though the Titans are still a long shot to make the playoffs, Vince Young’s return under center propelled this team to what should be labeled as very successful year no matter what happens. Peyton Manning conceivably is the NFL MVP (Donovan should be in the running as well with Brees, Rivers, Johnson and Favre) because the Colts are 14-0. He will win the award if the Colts go undefeated but if they don’t and the Titans win out and somehow sneak into the playoffs, can a case be made that 10 is the MVP?

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That’s right brothas (and sistas) it’s back. The 2nd Annual TSF Finest Women in the World selection special.

All submissions should be sent to BOTH johnnywolverine2000@yahoo.com and mtillerytsf@gmail.com. We will review these.

I picked DAL 33-31 and INDY 30-10. Just thought the Cowboys had to win and shut up all that December BS. Gotta give it to Romo. He’s ballin’ right now and so will 81. Randy Moss ain’t no punk chumps. He will not be faded. Expect three touchdowns from the bad man.

The teams mentioned in the title have something to prove every single week until it’s all said and done. There’s no turning back or making excuses for miscues, slip ups or injuries. Yeah, there are others who have to win to get into the playoffs but the pressure is on these teams to perform or their collective seasons will take a terrible turn. Philly has to win after the Cowboys big win if they want to make their Jan. 3 showdown for all the NFC East marbles. Don’t give up on Pittsburgh just yet because the Steelers have as much pride as any franchise in any sport combined. 43 missing is obviously something to cry home about, but win here and something different end of the year happens.

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