ESPN

Sometimes we all need a little extra space to vent. ESPN profiles give fans space to post their own blog entries and go toe-to-toe with commenters.

• jonhawaiian: A fan of USC and the Raiders had no reason to like Tedy Bruschi but couldn't help appreciating a linebacker he thinks earned a place in the Hall of Fame.
• pittsburghfan31: NASCAR in Montreal? Next thing you know, we'll have NFL in London. A good recap of what went down when the Nationwide drivers hit Quebec.
• Exino Qua: For the three promoted teams each season in the English Premier League, road points are precious in avoiding relegation. A Birmingham City fan recaps a soul-crushing, last-second loss for the underdogs at White Hart Lane.
• WritingEdition: Going all the way back to Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner and Ray Chapman, a case is made that players today shouldn't be allowed to wear any armor at the plate except helmets and shin guards. More controversially, he's even not sure about the new Rawlings S100 helmets.
• TunerAddict: A lifelong Buccaneers fan can't wait for NFL season to start, even if his team is stuck with a familiar quarterback controversy and doesn't seem inclined to give rookie Josh Freeman a chance.