SAINT GUMBO AMONG NFL HOT DOGS!

Gumbo, the mascot of the New Orleans Saints, cheers on his NFL team at the Louisiana Superdome on Oct. 3 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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GETTING BACK TO NORMAL? NOT A CHANCE!

HOW TO RUIN A PERFECT DAY!

New York Islanders John Tavares celebrates his overtime winning goal -- scored on the power play -- against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night in NHL action. The Islanders spoiled the Leafs 4-0 perfect start with the win at Air Canada Centre in Hogtown.

REUTERS PHOTO: MARK BLINCH

MR. OCTOBER IN THE BIG APPLE

Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees jumps high in the air to make a catch and throw to first base Monday night against the Texas Rangers in the American League Championship Series. The Rangers won 8-0 and lead the best-of-seven series 2-1.
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FIVE-O'CLOCK SHADOW CLIPS ALONG!

The shadow of a jogger is seen Monday on the sidewalk in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5th Avenue in New York.

GETTY IMAGES PHOTO: TIMOTHY A. CLARY