Chiefs-Broncos and Patriots-Panthers highlight a competitive slate of games. 

Christie's victory speech left little doubt as to whether he is considering a run in 2016. (Walter Burns/Flickr)

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's re-election may not seem important now, but he could be a major player in the 2016 race for President.

Bitcoin has the potential to completely revolutionize how we think about and use currency (Flickr/Zach Copley)

Bitcoin is so transformative that it can become to currency what the Internet is to publishing.

This year's MLS Playoffs are as wide open as any in recent history (Flickr/ArtBrom)

Thierry Henry and the Red Bulls are heavy favorites out of the East, but who will take the West?

A General Atomics Predator drone armed with Hellfire missiles flies over an unknown location. (Leslie Pratt/Wikimedia Commons)

America's drone strikes in Yemen are killing at a rate of nearly three civilians to every militant.

Rex Ryan battles Tom Brady, and Peyton Manning returns to Indy!

A battle of Hall of Fame gunslingers - Brady vs. Brees - in Foxboro highlights this week in the NFL.

A default by the United States on October 17th will almost certainly lead to another financial crisis (Joe Wolf/Flickr)

Still worried about the ramifications of the government shutdown? It might be time to start worrying about the debt ceiling too. 

The Government Shutdown has led to the closing of all our National Parks. Every single one. (Ficka/Wikimedia Commons)

Looking for some more reasons to be upset at Congress for allowing a government shutdown? Here are 9 pretty darn good ones. 

The Dolphins test the Saints in a battle of unbeatens Monday night.

Hundreds of mud walled houses were destroyed by the powerful earthquake (EU Humanitarian Aid/Flickr)

Severe damage is hampering relief efforts. 

The U.N. has been unable to make progress on a proposed deal as violence in Syria continues. (wikimedia commons)

The United Nation's faces more unexpected obstacles as it attempts to reach a deal on Syria's chemical weapons.  

Iker Casillas was forced off injured against Galatasaray. (wikimedia commons)

The Spanish keeper went down only minutes into his first game for Real Madrid in several months. 

(Neon Tommy/Benjamin Dunn)

September 11th, 2001. Like it or not, this day will define our generation.

The Americans bested El Tri in Columbus, 2-0. 

Spain's play in the Confederations Cup was far from inspiring, but don't neglect La Roja.

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With La Liga all but wrapped up, the Blaugrana can focus on UEFA.

Bale would be risking his very promising career by preemptively moving to one of the European giants.