This week, on a special episode of From the Cheap Seats, Becca is joined by Megan, thanks to a wicked, unidentified illness that has taken Michelle's voice. Michelle pops in and out, though, and offers her croaky commentary.

Becca reviews this week in European women's basketball, a thrilling handball game between Denmark (home of the adorable out lesbian couple, Gro and Katja) and Hungary (home to some pretty awesome handball players).

Handball goddesses Gro Hammerseng and Katja Nyberg

Also, Megan gives a special NFL report.

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As week two of the WNBA drought continues, Michelle and Becca take this episode of From the Cheap Seats to report on the latest from Russia's top teams, as well as some football talk. There's also a bit of baseball as the World Series gets under way.

Lauren Jackson, Diana Taurasi with Sue Bird of the Spartak

Also, Becca finds what is perhaps the strangest fantasy league in all of sports.

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This week's episode of From the Cheap Seats marks the opening of the European women's basketball season. Becca recaps the most important games, which all happen to involve teams from Russia that are laden with American players. CSKA, Ekaterinbur and Spartak are the three teams to follow in Europe right now, as they include American favorites Diana Taurasi, Ann Wauters, Lauren Jackson, Asjha Jones and Sue Bird.

Sue Bird of the Spartak

Also, this week brings a fresh spate of injuries in the NFL — most importantly the broken-finger cursing Tony Romo. Just how far will players go when it comes to playing with injuries?

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This week, Michelle is off on a business trip, so Becca is joined by football enthusiast, Megan. They recap of the latest victories, dramatic losses and disastrous refereeing in the biggest WNBA games of the week.

The Silver Stars; Lindsay Whalen

Megan also updates us on the seemingly endless stream of upsets in the NFL this season.

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