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Del Worsham's next chapter: Crew chief for Alexis DeJoria

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 01:00 AM PST

Worsham's next chapter begins Wednesday with his introduction by Kalitta Motorsports as crew chief for Funny Car rookie Alexis DeJoria.

Ovechkin struggles as Caps drop Hunter's debut

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:04 PM PST

Dale Hunter's NHL coaching career began with a thud Tuesday night as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals struggled again in a 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues.

Joe Lemire: Red Sox take risk with Valentine

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 10:19 PM PST

Bobby Valentine is back in The Show. The Red Sox have selected the former Mets and Rangers skipper to right their turbulent ship. It's a bold -- and risky -- move, writes Joe Lemire.

Seth Davis: Ohio State massacres No. 3 Duke

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 10:48 PM PST

It was No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 3 Duke -- and it was no contest. The Buckeyes romped to an 85-63 victory, but Seth Davis explains why it may not be a true test of the two teams' worth.

NFL ready to ramp it up with more Thursday prime-time games

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 10:43 PM PST

The NFL likely will add Thursday TV games beginning next season, but which channel they'll appear on is uncertain

Kerri Walsh juggles parenthood, rehab, Olympic hopes

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:00 PM PST

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh tells discusses the chip on her shoulder.

Mullen denies he's Penn State-bound

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:45 PM PST

Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen vehemently denied a Jackson WAPT-TV report that he is close to a deal with Penn State.

Sources: Nets prep big offer for Magic's Howard

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:14 PM PST

The New Jersey Nets are prepared to offer a trade package featuring Brook Lopez and two future first-round picks to acquire Dwight Howard before the Orlando Magic center becomes a free agent in July 2012, according to sources close to the situation.

NBA teams set to unlock doors, talk with agents

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 08:20 PM PST

MIAMI (AP) -- NBA arenas are about to be unlocked.

After five-touchdown game, Saints' Brees looks for more

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 09:28 PM PST

Drew Brees wants this Saints team to compare favorably to the one he led to a win in Super Bowl XLIV to close the 2009 season.

NBA facilities to open Thursday; agents can talk

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:14 PM PST

NBA executives have been authorized to begin discussions with player agents at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday and open their practice facilities to players on Thursday, league sources said.

Sullinger, Ohio State romp, hand Duke 1st loss

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:55 PM PST

Jared Sullinger scored 21 points and three teammates were close behind as No. 2 Ohio State roared out to an 11-0 lead and never looked back in beating third-ranked Duke 85-63 on Tuesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

No. 2 Ohio State routs No. 3 Duke 85-63 (AP)

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 10:05 PM PST

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 29: Deshaun Thomas #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with fans after the game against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena on November 29, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Duke 85-63. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski was asked about an Ohio State player and almost chuckled. "I wasn't focused on each of their guys," he said. "I was trying not to lose by 30." It was that kind of night for the third-ranked Blue Devils. Jared Sullinger scored 21 points and three teammates were close behind as No.


Sullinger scores 21 as No. 2 OSU routs Duke

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 10:04 PM PST

Jared Sullinger scored 21 as No. 2 Ohio State broke out to an 11-0 lead and never looked back; beating fourth-ranked Duke 85-63 on Tuesday.

Hunter puts his spin on NBA deal in memo to players

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 09:03 PM PST

Players chief Billy Hunter sent a memo to his members trying to accentuate the positive from the tentative NBA deal

Sullinger leads way as Ohio St. hands Duke first loss

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 12:11 AM PST

It was No. 2 Ohio St. vs. No. 3 Duke -- and it was no contest. Jared Sullinger scored 21 points and the Buckeyes stayed perfect with an easy 85-63 win over previously unbeaten Duke.

Hot Seat watch: With Del Rio out, who's next?

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 01:35 PM PST

Jack Del Rio is out in Jacksonville, but he probably won't be the only NFL coach sent packing this season. Don Banks identifies a half-dozen who belong on the endangered coaches list.

Sources: Celtics would deal Rondo to land Paul

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:26 PM PST

The Celtics are interested in acquiring Chris Paul and would be willing to give up Rajon Rondo to get him, sources said Tuesday.

Boeheim speaks for first time since Fine's firing

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:07 PM PST

Two days after his associate head coach was fired, a surprisingly conversational Jim Boeheim met with the media for the first time following Syracuse's 84-48 win over Eastern Michigan.

Sources: NBA facilities to open; agents can talk

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 08:40 PM PST

NBA executives have been authorized to begin discussions with player agents at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday and open their practice facilities to players on Thursday, league sources said.

вторник, 29 ноября 2011 г.

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Saban calls on poll voters to pick 2 best teams

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 01:23 AM PST

Nick Saban has a message to the poll voters who will help determine whether Alabama plays for a national title: Be "fair."

Penn St. names search panel to replace Paterno

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 10:43 PM PST

A Penn State trustee and the head coach of the four-time defending national champion women's volleyball team are part of a six-person university committee that will lead the search for fired football coach Joe Paterno's replacement.

Plax: Johnson has apologized for TD celebration

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:48 AM PST

Plaxico Burress says Steve Johnson has apologized for TD celebration.

Don Banks:

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:36 PM PST

Only one NFC team looks capable of threatening the Packers, writes Don Banks: the Saints. Drew Brees continued playing at a record pace as New Orleans hammered the Giants 49-24.

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Brees totals 5 TDs as Saints rout Giants (AP)

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 10:32 PM PST

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 28:   Darren Sproles #43 of the New Orleans Saints looks for a place to run the ball against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 28, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  The Saints defeated the Giants 49 to 24.  (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Drew Brees took a few triumphant strides toward the goal post with the ball in his hand and rose up for an imitation, Michael Jordan-style dunk over the crossbar. He had to settle for a finger-roll instead. It was one of the few times Brees came up short Monday night as the New Orleans Saints made everything look easy in a 49-24 victory over the slumping New York Giants, who have lost three...


'Nude' yoga class fueled Kim-Kris breakup

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 04:07 PM PST

A nude yoga class helped fuel the breakup of Kim Kardashian and NBA player Kim Humphries, says ABC News.

Hunter details NBA labor deal in memo

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 09:04 PM PST

The NBA lockout isn't officially over yet, and even the players who are eager to get back to work aren't exactly sure what steps must occur in order for it to end.

Brees, Saints erupt as Giants drop third straight

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:07 AM PST

Drew Brees passed for 363 yards and four touchdowns and ran for another score as the New Orleans Saints rolled to a 49-24 victory over the Giants on Monday night, extending New York's losing skid to three games.

Brees' 5 TDs lead Saints to blow out win over Giants

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:28 PM PST

Drew Brees passed for 363 yards and four touchdowns and ran for another as New Orleans rolled to a 49-24 victory over New York on Monday.

Brees throws for four TDs, runs for one in Saints' rout

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:43 PM PST

Only one NFC team looks capable of threatening the Packers: the Saints, writes Don Banks. Drew Brees continued playing at a record pace as New Orleans hammered the Giants 49-24.

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Roundup: Donovan wins No. 400 in Florida's victory

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:25 PM PST

Billy Donovan earned his 400th career coaching victory in Florida's 96-70 win over Stetson. No. 6 Louisville and No. 16 Marquette also won.

No. 11 Xavier downs No. 19 Vanderbilt in OT

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 10:26 PM PST

Tu Holloway scored eight of his 24 points in overtime and No. 11 Xavier rallied from 10 down to beat 19th-ranked Vanderbilt 82-70 on Monday.

Ohio State brings home Urban Meyer to rebuild program

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 08:28 PM PST

After a year away from the sidelines, the former Florida coach faces challenges to bring Buckeyes back to elite of college football.

Jon Heyman: December storylines to watch for

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 09:59 PM PST

'Tis the season of spending. As the winter meetings draw near, Jon Heyman looks at 11 storylines to follow, including whether anyone can sign Albert Pujols away from the Cardinals.

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Rockies: Veteran pitcher tops wish list

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 07:53 PM PST

The Rockies are in search of a veteran ace, but getting a top starter through trade, free agency won't be easy.

Report: Lions' Suh apologizes to Goodell

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 07:47 PM PST

In what may have been a plea for clemency, Lions DT Ndamukong Suh called NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and apologized for his Thanksgiving ...

Source: Boeheim vows to stay on despite probe

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 01:13 AM PST

Syracuse men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim has no intention of quitting, a source with knowledge said, despite an investigation into child molestation charges against longtime assistant Bernie Fine and growing calls for his resignation.

Elway 'surprised' by reaction to Tebow comment

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 11:46 PM PST

Hall of Fame quarterback and Broncos executive John Elway is "surprised" that people took his Nov. 21 comments about quarterback Tim Tebow so negatively.

Florida gives Donovan 400th win

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 09:50 PM PST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Billy Donovan literally dripped with joy after the No. 10 Florida Gators' 96-70 win over Stetson.

Andy Staples: We've seen this before: Meyer ready to dominate

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 06:56 PM PST

It was like déjà vu, Urban Meyer taking over at a once-dominant program. But the Meyer that Ohio State is getting says he's different from the one who left Florida, writes Andy Staples.

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понедельник, 28 ноября 2011 г.

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Syracuse fires Fine amid molestation allegations

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 12:51 AM PST

Syracuse University fired associate head basketball coach Bernie Fine on Sunday in the wake of an investigation of child molestation allegations against him.

Leinart injures shoulder as Texans sack Jaguars

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 10:53 PM PST

Matt Leinart injured his throwing shoulder, overshadowing Houston's 20-13 victory against the offensively inept Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Skier Vonn divorcing husband after four years

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 10:55 PM PST

Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn and her husband of four years are calling it quits.

GM Wade, prez Smith fired in Astros' shake-up

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 11:29 PM PST

The Houston Astros fired general manager Ed Wade and team president Tal Smith on Sunday night in the first of the changes promised by new owner Jim Crane.

Astros fire general manager Wade and president Smith

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 12:36 AM PST

Less than a week after the sale of the team was completed, the Houston Astros fired general manager Ed Wade and team president Tal Smith.


Astros fire GM Wade, president Smith (AP)

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 11:14 PM PST

The Houston Astros fired general manager Ed Wade and team president Tal Smith on Sunday night in the first of the changes promised by new owner Jim Crane. The moves come less than a week after the sale of the team from Drayton McLane to Crane was officially completed last Tuesday, a transaction that requires the franchise to move from the NL Central to the AL West in 2013.

Syracuse scandal different from Penn State

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 10:14 PM PST

The scandals at Penn State and Syracuse are completely unrelated and inextricably linked, which isn't fair, writes Michael Rosenberg. Nobody is accusing Syracuse of a giant cover-up.

Steelers top Chiefs 13-9, Polamalu hurt (AP)

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 09:36 PM PST

KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 27:  Running back Rashard Mandenhall #34 of the Pittsburgh Steelers rushes against pressure from defensive end Wallace Gilberry #92 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half on November 27, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.  Pittsburgh defeated Kansas City 13-9.  (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

Ben Roethlisberger joked that the broken thumb on his throwing hand was "still attached" Sunday night. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin thought the injury was a non-issue, and perhaps it was given the way the former Pro Bowl quarterback played. One thing is certain: The Chiefs sure wish it had been a bigger problem.


Steelers defense holds on for win over Chiefs

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 10:52 PM PST

Pittsburgh took advantage of four turnovers by Tyler Palko, and the Steelers held on to defeat the Chiefs and improve to 8-3.

CBA's effect on the Eastern Conference teams

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 01:06 AM PST

While the final details are being worked out, the focus turns from the courtroom to the hardwood. Zach Lowe takes a look at the biggest CBA concerns for each Eastern Conference team.

Big East Rewind: Title race down to three

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 07:30 PM PST

A look back at the highlights and lowlights from this weekend in the Big East Conference.

Syracuse fires Fine amid molestation allegations

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 06:58 PM PST

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Bernie Fine was fired Sunday by Syracuse University after a third man accused the assistant basketball coach of molesting him nine years ago.

Syracuse Fires Asst. Coach Amid Molestation Allegations

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 06:44 PM PST


Syracuse University fired associate head basketball coach Bernie Fine Sunday.

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Posted: 27 Nov 2011 06:44 PM PST

ACC Rewind: Virginia Tech rolls into title game

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 06:30 PM PST

A look back at the highlights and lowlights from this weekend in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Favre hasn't heard from Texans; should he?

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 06:30 PM PST

The Texans are currently the No. 2 playoff seed in the AFC and seem destined to reach postseason for the first time. But they need a quarter ...

Boeheim: 'I deeply regret' statements made

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 06:19 PM PST

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim said in a statement that he is 'personally very shocked' by allegations against Bernie Fine.

NBA season may require back-to-back-to-backs

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 06:33 PM PST

NEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA regular season would run through April 26 and require teams to play at least one set of back-to-back games if a new labor deal is ratified in time to start on Christmas.

NBA deal not perfect but sides can go with it

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 06:24 PM PST

NBA players lose significant basketball-related income, owners make some concessions, now the sides must move on.

LSU No. 1 in BCS standings, Alabama No. 2

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 05:34 PM PST

With a week left in college football's regular season, LSU and Alabama are the nation's two best teams.