Just think of it as Friday Night Lights-Off.

Watching a Football game at Blue Pony Stadium in isolated Havre, Mont., is a unique experience, Bill Foley discovered while covering a game there for Butte's Montana Standard.

"A tiered parking lot is set up purposely so people can watch the games from the comfort of their car or, most likely, truck," Foley wrote. "Havre, you see, is usually a cold, windy place during Football season.

"It's drive-in Football ... [and] just like at the Silver Bow Drive-In, dummies have to be constantly reminded to turn their lights off."

It's a size large

Police in Toledo, Ohio, are asking the public to be on the lookout for a stolen championship ring, WNWO-TV reported, but no need to alert the local pawnshops.

It's the ring belonging to the Glass City Boxing club.

T.O. with T.O.

Among Terrell Owens' top 10 tips for kids, courtesy of CBS's David Letterman:

? "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how crazy-smooth you look playing the game.

? "Get into a line of work that includes cheerleaders.

? "Show up to practice every day ... unless you're renegotiating."

You betcha

The Chicago White Sox are already making plans for Barack Obama Bobblehead Night next season, featuring a doll of the president-elect wearing the cap of his favorite Sox.

So what's next, Sarah Palin Field-Dressing Night at a Manitoba Moose game?

Dog Wining Dept.

Some 22 pit bulls rescued from Michael Vick's dogfighting operation will be featured on the labels of the Vicktory Dogs Wine Collection.

Take that, Mad Dog 20/20!

Just accessorizing

The Broncos have re-signed running back Tatum Bell, last seen pilfering his replacement's luggage after the Lions released him.

Bell immediately asked for jersey No. 32 to go with all his Rudi Johnson stuff.

Rebuilt Cadillac

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got doubly-good news this week on the Cadillac Williams front: Not only is the running back finally cleared to return after knee surgery, but Cadillac's shocks and springs are still under warranty.

Talkers

? Oscar De La Hoya, to AP, on maintaining his fighting weight of 145 pounds for his Dec. 6 fight against Manny Pacquiao: "No tamales, nothing like that. I even have to skip Thanksgiving. It's a tough life."

? Headline at TheOnion.com: "Plaxico Burress holds team meeting to admit he was wide open."

? Headline at Sportspickle.com: "Navy refuses to apologize for having Notre Dame on its schedule."

Batman & robbin'

The mayor of a Turkish city called Batman wants to sue Warner Bros. and director Christopher Nolan for royalties from "The Dark Knight," Turkey's Dogan News Agency reported.

Next up on the court docket: Manny Ramirez gets sued by Ding Dong, Texas.

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