(1) Arsenal’s “win” over Villarreal in the Champions’ League semifinals (1-0 on aggregate) wasn’t pretty, but they owe it all to their keeper, who saved a penalty shot in the 88th minute (i.e. with two minutes left). Given the chances Villarreal had, I’m certain they would have prevailed in extra time – just like the Steelers winning in January, the best team doesn’t always win.
(2) Curt Schilling is a media/attention whore and his grandstanding gets on my nerves, but fundamentally he play the game the way it should be played and really cares. He certainly didn’t have his best stuff in tonight’s game, and gave up a couple big hits on weak pitches, but he still managed to keep the Sox in the game long enough for Manny and Ortiz to win the game. His “f***!” could be lipread from a mile away when he saw Tito coming to take him out (after 130+ pitches), and it was great. Get paid $10mil a year and you’re still pissed when you don’t get to finish the job, that’s cool.
(3) Gratuitous Jonathan Papelbon photo, just for fun.

and his inspiration:
