His tearful retirement and tumultuous off-season were tucked away in his memory. [Brett Favre] was back where he's always been happiest: in the huddle with thousands of cheers providing a perfect soundtrack. "It's like starting all over again," the New York Jets' new quarterback said. "I had some feelings that I haven't felt in 17 years."

"To have your number retired, it's one of the greatest things that could ever happen to you," [Craig Biggio], 42, said. "I knew the significance of it, so I was nervous."

"We're winning races," [Carl Edwards] said after pulling away from runner-up Busch for his fifth NASCAR Sprint Cup victory of the season. "We're gearing up for the Chase. I'm feeling stronger than ever. We're here to win championships. That's what we're shooting for."