??? When Ken Griffey, Jr. was old enough to be a college freshman, he was already hitting homers in the big leagues. Twenty years later, he blasted his 600th on the road last night, helping the Reds to a 9-4 victory over the Marlins. While the homerun itself is noteworthy, I couldn't help noticing the dearth of people in the stands to watch history last night. We all know that the Marlins don't draw well, but how is it possible that more folks didn't show up to see Griffey go for 600? I'm slightly dismayed that ballparks across the country were packed as the Barry Bonds roid show went for Hank Aaron's record, but nobody seems to care about Griffey, who has never been linked to a performance-enhancing drug during his two-decade career. We should celebrate and marvel at what Griffey has done - not only because the feat is remarkable, but because he's not Bonds, Sammy Sosa or Mark McGwire.

??? Last July, we wrote about the addition of baseball and the simultaneous cut of wrestling at Oregon. The Oregon wrestling community hasn't rested once since that decision, mobilizing its forces all year to try and get the program reinstated. On Friday, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of the program, as supporters are seeking a preliminary injunction to keep the team while hearings are being held. If money was an option, it doesn't seem to be any longer, as the Save Oregon Wrestling Foundation has raised at least $2.3 million to this point and has pledged financial support for a new practice facility.

??? In the final game ever played at Alex Box Stadium, the LSU baseball team said farewell to its ballpark in grand fashion last night, thumping UC Irvine 21-7 to advance to the College World Series. After losing the first game of the Super Regional, LSU scored five runs in the ninth inning on Sunday night to force a game three with a dramatic 9-7 victory over the Anteaters. There was never a doubt about the outcome on Monday, as the Tigers put up six in the first inning and cruised to the win. LSU hit seven homers last night, including back-to-back-to-back jacks from Blake Dean, Micah Gibbs and Matt Clark in the first.

??? Fresno State won at Arizona State last night to advance to Omaha to complete the College World Series field. Now it's time for the teams to gear up for a two-week voyage to the national championship. Games begin on Saturday night - get your popcorn ready.

??? Michael Strahan has decided to retire from the New York Giants after a 15-year career. One of the best defensive ends in NFL history, it's interesting to note that Strahan attended Texas Southern, not one of the traditional football powers.