In an era of reality TV and short attention spans, Frank Deford wonders if the best-of-seven game series is really such a good idea.

Sunday's fiery crash on a Las Vegas speedway, which killed driver Dan Wheldon, is sparking debate about the safety of Indy Car racing. Melissa Block talks with Will Power, who was in that race on Sunday. He also crashed and was hospitalized for injuries. He's now home in North Carolina.

The auto racing industry has a long history of taking casualties seriously and sharing the latest safety information with all of the leagues. Analysts are beginning to closely study what led to two-time Indy 500 champion Dan Wheldon's death on Sunday.

After 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh slapped Lions coach Jim Schwartz on the back following Sunday's game, things got kind of wild on the field. Watch the brouhaha.

Known as the "Turbaned Tornado," Indian-born British citizen Fauja Singh covered the 26.2 miles in just over 8 hours, 11 minutes. Among his training secrets: A diet of mainly tea, toast and curry.

The Rangers are in the Series for the second time (the team lost to San Francisco in 2010). The Cardinals are there for the 18th time. St. Louis last won it all in 2006.

The fiery 15-car pileup Sunday that killed two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon was the type of disaster that drivers had been concerned about before the race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. They worried that too many cars were on the track.