Russia is facing a four year ban from the Olympics and Global Sports after it was discovered that this country's athletes were doping.  LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, and Oklahoma headline the College Football Playoffs.  Gerrit Cole signed a 9-year, $324 million contract with the New York Yankees while Stephen Strasburg decided to stay in Washington D.C. for a 7-year, $245 million deal.  With more on college basketball, the NBA, and a few controversies in the NFL, you don't want to miss this installment of The Cheap Seats with Tim Daly and Chad Vautherine!