Who's Hot / Who's Not

Who's Hot

Eagles

Philadelphia , without T.O., looked gleeful in manhandling the Texans ("It was kind of a joy," said QB Donovan McNabb , left, back from injury). The BC Eagles , thriving in OT, got an improbable comeback win that vaulted them into the Top 25.

Charles Barkley

The voluble Sir Charles went into the NBA Hall of Fame and also announced he'll run for governor of Alabama so he can "speak for people who can't speak for themselves." Hip-hop duo Gnarls Barkley-with megahit Crazy-is the year's music sensation.

Women of Eastern Europe

The U.S. Open? It's ova! While Martina Navratilova closed out her career (again) with a mixed-doubles title, Maria Sharapova (left) won the women's singles (page 52) and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova , 15, was the junior girls' champ.

UNH

Smashing Northwestern, 34-17, in Illinois may have been the biggest win ever for Division I-AA New Hampshire . Said star receiver David Ball , "I'm still in shock." A heroes' welcome awaits: Their home opener's on Saturday.

Who's Not

Tigers

The incredible shrinking lead: Losing seven of nine left once-dominant Detroit just two games up in the AL Central , and a playoff berth's in jeopardy. ( Manager Jim Leyland : "I'm really not worried.") The Clemson Tigers hurt worse: A missed PAT by Jad Dean (above) cost the game against BC, dropping them from the Top 25.