He needs to get bigger. He's long, 64, 190pounds, a little bigger than Josh Johnson. I asked him could he handle it, he told me yes.Eventually, the two create a new family around them, and the changes in leadership in Russia finally allow them a visit. The subsequent trips to the Soviet Union " and its breakaway republics " offer rewarding explorations into the vast diversity of its peoples and cuisine. And the excuse for more banquets in New York.

The Skinny: The NFL officially announced Madonna will perform in the 2012 Super Bowl halftime show. Since Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction, one gets the feeling that the NFL consults with AARP before choosing an act. Speaking of the NFL, Monday headlines include the latest on the league negotiations for new TV deals with CBS, Fox and NBC.It also will be quite a last game for Lewis, the emotional linebacker who will retire after the matchup with the 49ers, who opened as a 5point favorite. "This is our time. This