понедельник, 31 октября 2011 г.

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Video: Lions get into the Tebow-ing act

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 01:15 AM PDT

It was replacing planking as a social media sensation ... and the Detroit Lions wanted part of the spotlight.


AP: Yankees make offer to Sabathia

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 12:42 AM PDT

The Yankees have extended a contract offer to CC Sabathia, who has four years remaining on his current $92 million deal.

Lions' Suh wants meeting with Goodell over rules

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 09:50 PM PDT

DENVER (AP) -- Ndamukong Suh will meet with NFL officials during his bye week to get a better understanding of the rules he's been breaking.

Source says Yankees extend offer to Sabathia

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 06:12 PM PDT

According to a Yankees executive, the terms of a renegotiated deal for pitcher CC Sabathia were transmitted to his representatives over the weekend, but the team has yet to receive a response.

Vick, McCoy help rising Eagles thrash Cowboys

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 11:08 PM PDT

Michael Vick threw two touchdown passes, LeSean McCoy had a career-best 185 yards rushing and two scores and the Philadelphia Eagles routed the Dallas Cowboys 34-7 Sunday night.

Cards fans greet champs, implore Pujols to stay

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 10:55 PM PDT

A red sea of fans jammed downtown St. Louis on Sunday to honor the World Series champion Cardinals and send a clear message to Albert Pujols: Please stay.

Nick Diaz rides 'bad guy' role for promotional gain

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 09:10 PM PDT

Nick Diaz's fists made the first impression, but his mouth made the last one that finally brought a UFC title shot back to him.

Vick, McCoy pace Eagles' rout of Cowboys (AP)

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 09:30 PM PDT

Dallas Cowboys ' Tony Romo is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles ' Cullen Jenkins (97) and Trent Cole (58) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Philadelphia.

LeSean McCoy spotted Howard Mudd standing on crutches on the sideline and slowed up to give the 69-year-old assistant coach a pregame chest bump. No one else could stop McCoy. Michael Vick threw two touchdown passes, McCoy had a career-best 185 yards rushing and two scores and the Philadelphia Eagles routed the Dallas Cowboys 34-7 Sunday night.

ACC Rewind: Division races open up after Georgia Tech upsets Clemson

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 09:05 PM PDT

A look back at what happened this weekend in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Colts, Dolphins lead Andrew Luck Sweepstakes

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 09:30 PM PDT

"To the victor go the spoils" doesn't always apply to the NFL, at least in regard to getting drafting rights to the next prized college QB

Don Banks: With statement win, Steelers show critics they still haven't lost a step

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 09:33 PM PDT

Old and slow? Not exactly. After dismantling the Patriots, the Steelers have that look again, writes Don Banks. The confident look of a champion starting to impose its will on opponents.

Big East Rewind: West Virginia braves snow for big win

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 08:36 PM PDT

A look back at what happened this weekend in the Big East Conference.

Vick, McCoy lead Eagles' rout of Cowboys

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 10:14 PM PDT

Michael Vick threw two touchdown passes, and LeSean McCoy had a career-best 185 yards rushing and two scores to lead Philadelphia.

McCoy powers Eagles' rout of Cowboys

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 11:52 PM PDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) LeSean McCoy spotted Howard Mudd standing on crutches on the sideline and slowed up to give the 69-year-old assistant coach a pregame chest bump.

Eagles lead Dallas 24-0 after 3 quarters (AP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2011 01:14 AM PST

By the time Jason Garrett leaves the office Monday, he may have a new title. Stephen McGee threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Jason Witten with 55 seconds left to lift the Dallas Cowboys to a 14-13 victory over the NFC East champion Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Will the latest win be enough for owner Jerry Jones to remove the interim label and make Garrett the full-time head coach?

St. Louis Cardinals fans paint the town red in title parade

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 06:50 PM PDT

The St. Louis Cardinals' victory party still was in full swing two days later as a parade filled the downtown streets and stadium.


Jason Line wraps up second Pro Stock championship

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 07:20 PM PDT

While Jason Line won one division early, the Top Fuel and Funny Car standings got even tighter entering the season finale at Pomona, Calif.

Ben Roethlisberger helps Steelers flip script on Patriots

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 07:01 PM PDT

Ben Roethlisberger looked a lot like Tom Brady as he got the best of the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Bills shut out woeful 'Skins

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 06:55 PM PDT

Ryan Fitzpatrick hit tight end Scott Chandler for two TDs, and Buffalo blanked the injury-riddled Washington Redskins 23-0 Sunday.

Resurgent 49ers beat Browns 20-10 for fifth win in a row

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 06:01 PM PDT

Frank Gore charged up the middle with his signature burst for a 2-yard gain, taking another step forward in franchise history.
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воскресенье, 30 октября 2011 г.

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USC coach Lane Kiffin 'disappointed' with officials after loss to Stanford

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 12:47 AM PDT

Kiffin was disappointed his team did not get an opportunity to kick potential game-winning field goal on the final play of regulation.

Andy Staples: Luck makes most of extra chance, helps Stanford prevail in 3OT

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 12:17 AM PDT

Stanford's 16-game win streak is alive and well, thanks to a special performance by Andrew Luck in the No. 4 Cardinal's wild 56-48 triple-overtime win over USC, writes Andy Staples.

No. 3 Oklahoma St. rambles to 8-0

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 01:26 AM PDT

UFC 137: Diaz batters Penn into early retirement

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 10:48 PM PDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Nick Diaz moved back into title contention with a convincing unanimous decision victory over BJ Penn in the main event at UFC 137 Saturday night.

No. 6 Clemson stunned by Georgia Tech (AP)

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 10:05 PM PDT

The Clemson players straggled off the field, trying to avoid thousands of Georgia Tech students who hopped out of the stands to celebrate. The Tigers' unbeaten season was over. In all likelihood, so were their national title hopes. Tevin Washington rushed for 176 yards -- the most ever by a Georgia Tech quarterback -- and broke the two longest runs of his career, leading a 31-17 upset of No.

Will Carroll: Bevy of late games creates roster quagmires with injury questions

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 02:57 PM PDT

Matthew Stafford will start, but will the Lions quarterback be mobile enough to elude the Broncos' rush? Will Carroll has all of the fantasy upgrades and downgrades for NFL Week 8.

Ohio State deals No. 11 Wisconsin another late heartbreak

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 10:52 PM PDT

Braxton Miller's 40-yard touchdown pass to Devin Smith with 20 seconds left beats the Badgers 33-29.

Saborio leads Real Salt Lake past Sounders

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 11:32 PM PDT

Alvaro Saborio scored two goals to lift Real Salt Lake to a 3-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders in the first leg of their series.

New QB, Iowa St. upset No. 19 Texas Tech 41-7

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 11:02 PM PDT

Yankees pick up options on Cano and Swisher

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 10:21 PM PDT

The New York Yankees have exercised contract options for next season on second baseman Robinson Cano and right fielder Nick Swisher.

Penn 'done' following a loss to Diaz at UFC 137

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 10:30 PM PDT

Nick Diaz turned up the heat at exactly the right time to carve out a unanimous decision victory over B.J. Penn at UFC 137 on Saturday.

No. 3 Stanford survives thriller at USC in triple overtime

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 12:54 AM PDT

The Cardinal preserved their 16-game winning streak by recovering a fumble in the end zone by Trojans running back Curtis McNeal.

Cardinal need 3 OTs to escape scare from USC

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 11:12 PM PDT

Stepfan Taylor ran for the go-ahead score in the third overtime, and Stanford's defense preserved its 16-game winning streak by forcing Curtis McNeal's end-zone fumble to end the No. 4 Cardinal's 56-48 victory over No. 20 Southern California.

No. 22 Georgia hands Florida 4th straight defeat

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 11:02 PM PDT

No. 4 Stanford outlasts USC 56-48 in 3OT (AP)

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 11:07 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 29: Offensive tackles Jonathan Martin #54 and Cameron Fleming #73 of the Stanford Cardinal celebrate after the game with the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 29, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Stanford won 56-48 in three overtimes. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

A few minutes after his Stanford teammates left the field, Andrew Luck sprinted toward the Coliseum tunnel with both arms thrust triumphantly skyward, his heart still pounding from 56 points, three overtimes and a season's worth of drama packed into one crazy night. After nearly a full calendar year of blowout victories, Luck and the fourth-ranked Cardinal might have forgotten what a thriller...

No. 6 Clemson stunned by Georgia Tech (AP)

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 09:53 PM PDT

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers looks on from the sidelines in the final minutes against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium on October 29, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

After all the big plays, Tevin Washington finally had it easy. He dropped to his knee a couple of times, then celebrated with thousands of Georgia Tech students who stormed the field. Washington rushed for 176 yards -- the most ever by a Yellow Jackets quarterback -- and broke the two longest runs of his career, leading a 31-17 upset of No.

Buckeyes top No. 12 Wisconsin on late TD (AP)

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 09:53 PM PDT

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 29: Ohio State Buckeyes players and fans celebrate after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers 33-29 on October 29, 2011 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

After almost a year of suspensions, rumors and NCAA trouble in the headlines, Ohio State finally made some news on the field. Braxton Miller threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Devin Smith with 20 seconds left and the Buckeyes beat No. 12 Wisconsin 33-29 on Saturday night, handing the Badgers their second consecutive stunning defeat.

JoePa sets wins record

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 01:26 AM PDT

GT romps 31-17, ends No. 6 Clemson's perfect season

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 11:25 PM PDT

Washington, Ga. Tech run over No. 5 Clemson

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 11:37 PM PDT

Tevin Washington rushed for 176 yards and broke the two longest runs of his career, leading Georgia Tech to a 31-17 upset of Clemson (No. 5 BCS/No. 6 AP) and likely snuffing out the Tigers' national title hopes Saturday night.
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суббота, 29 октября 2011 г.

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Tom Verducci: Comeback Cards gave us a World Series to treasure

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 12:27 AM PDT

ST. LOUIS -- Now it can be told what St. Louis manager Tony La Russa did at the end of his worst managing night in the big leagues. He didn't stop managing after World Series Game 5 ended, a game that had been so embarrassing for him that he twice could not properly communicate which reliever he wanted throwing in the bullpen, a breakdown that once left him standing on a World Series mound and greeting one of his pitchers by saying, "Oh, what are you doing here?"

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Cardinals have chance to repeat next season

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 12:02 AM PDT

ST. LOUIS -- In the corner of the champagne-soaked clubhouse, Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina -- half of the old guard of the Cardinals -- embraced. They pulled their heads together so their foreheads and goggles touched and reveled in the moment of their second World Series title.

Cardinals cap wild season with Game 7 win

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 11:43 PM PDT

After the last two months, bouncing back from a 2-0 deficit in Game 7 of the World Series was a relative piece of cake for the Cardinals.

What might have been will haunt Rangers

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 11:43 PM PDT

ST. LOUIS -- The protective plastic was in place at their lockers and the bottles of ginger ale, tailored for Josh Hamilton's team, were wheeled into the Texas Rangers clubhouse.

Rangers lament another World Series loss

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 11:29 PM PDT

Despite back-to-back American League pennants, the Rangers will spend the offseason lamenting a second consecutive World Series loss.

MVP award caps magical playoff ride for Freese

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 12:27 AM PDT

David Freese was already having an incredible postseason. There was only one way it could get any better: Being named World Series MVP.

Dubnyk stones 40 as Oilers reign

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 01:01 AM PDT

DENVER (AP) Colorado peppered Edmonton goalie Devan Dubnyk with shots aplenty and had next to nothing to show for it.

Cards cap improbable run to 11th title (AP)

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 12:51 AM PDT

David Freese holds up the MVP trophy.

Allen Craig drifted back, reached up and made the catch, setting off a stampede from the dugout. The St. Louis Cardinals, the team that wasn't even supposed to be here, had won a most remarkable World Series. A day after twice being down to their last strike, the Cardinals became champions by beating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7 on Friday night, boosted by another key hit from hometown MVP...

Vikings' McNabb answers those criticizing his intangibles

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 10:20 PM PDT

Though he's no longer a starter, McNabb makes no bones about the fact that he should be while disputing allegations that he's lazy.

Three-and-out: Cowboys-Eagles preview (with video)

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 09:45 PM PDT

A brief lookahead to Week 8's Dallas-Philadelphia game.

Opener of NBA exhibition world tour postponed

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 09:55 PM PDT

The start of the World All-Star Classic exhibition tour featuring NBA star players has been has been postponed.

Donald pulls out of HSBC Champions event (AP)

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 09:14 PM PDT

Top-ranked Luke Donald has withdrawn from the HSBC Champions next week in Shanghai to be with his wife for the birth of their second child. "Making history in the sport is very important to me, but the roles of husband and father are the most important in the world to me and being there for my wife and family is where I have to be," said Donald, who on the PGA Tour's season-ending...

Beyond the box score: 2011 deserves a spot among the greatest World Series

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 09:14 PM PDT

Now that the Cardinals are celebrating their improbable World Series championship, the discussion turns to whether this was among the best Series ...

Cards complete improbable run, win 11th Series

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 12:48 AM PDT

Pitchers Matt Harrison and C.J. Wilson fizzled rather than sizzled, and the St. Louis Cardinals won 6-2 in Game 7 to send the Rangers home as World Series losers for the second straight season.

Freese sets postseason RBI mark, named Series MVP

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 10:52 PM PDT

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- David Freese, the hometown boy made good, is the MVP of the World Series.

Lopresti: Like true champions, Cardinals never quit

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 10:34 PM PDT

In a dramatic and tight October, the Cardinals won their 11th World Series title thanks to grit, determination and a never-say-die attitude.

Cardinals' improbable run results in 11th World Series title

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 11:35 PM PDT

The Cardinals, who pulled off one of the greatest recoveries in sports, completed one of the best comebacks when they won the World Series.

Cardinals' Freese establishes RBI postseason record

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 08:55 PM PDT

Cards' improbable run ends with crown

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 01:01 AM PDT

Make it 11 World Series titles for the Cards, and certainly their most unlikely. St. Louis capped a season filled with comebacks by doing it one more time, beating Texas 6-2 in Game 7.

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Thornton's two scores lead Sharks past Red Wings

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 12:17 AM PDT

Joe Thornton scored twice and Antti Niemi made 30 saves in the San Jose Sharks' 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night.
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