Archive for November, 2007

Coliseum can’t let USC call another place home

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
Hearing usc's threat to move its football team from the Coliseum to the Rose Bowl is like hearing a well-dressed boardwalk preacher shouting that the world will end at midnight.
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Duke thumps Wisconsin

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
By Shannon Ryan DURHAM, NC -- Duke freshman Taylor King stated after a 27-point performance Sunday that anyone can have a breakout game.
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Huge 3rd quarter lifts Bulls over Hawks

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
By KC Johnson | Tribune staff reporter 12:50 AM CST, November 28, 2007 The evening certainly lacked enthusiasm, with the United Center sounding like a librarian's convention more often than not.
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Ole Miss ups pay scale for Nutt

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- Mississippi Athletic Director Pete Boone thinks he's finally found his man. He had to pay dearly to land Houston Nutt, though.
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Northwestern virtually defenseless vs. Virginia

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
By Neil Milbert CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Perimeter defense was a glaring problem for Northwestern, and Virginia exploited that weakness Tuesday night at John Paul Jones Arena.
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Same Sonics story — another loss

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
By GARY WASHBURN Despite their record, they are providing challenges for some of the Western Conference's top teams. Their weaknesses become more glaring by the game, however.
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Twins still looking to ship Nathan, Santana

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
Johan Santana might not be the only big-name Twins pitcher who gets traded before Opening Day. Joe Nathan also looks like a goner, especially now that the Reds are on the verge of inflating the closer market by awarding Francisco Cordero a four-year, ...
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NHL HIGHLIGHTS: Hartnell 4th Flyer to be suspended for illegal hit

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Hartnell was suspended for two games by the NHL on Tuesday, the fourth Flyers player disciplined this season for an illegal hit.
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Grizzlies 110, Nets 103 Once Again, the Nets Hit the Wall at Home

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
By BILL FINLEY EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, Nov. 27 - After returning from a four-game western trip, the Nets probably cannot wait to get back on the road again.
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NBA Roundup James Scores 38 Points in Win Over the Celtics

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
By AP lebron James scored 38 points, including a crucial 3-pointer and six free throws in overtime, for the Cleveland Cavaliers last night in a 109-104 victory over the visiting Boston Celtics.
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Redskins Mourn Shooting Death of Star Safety

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
Fans of the Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor mourned his death on Tuesday at a makeshift memorial at the team's training facility in Ashburn, Va.
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Gatorade Inventor Dead at 80

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

Dr. Robert Cade created the world’s first sports drink in Florida in 1965.

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Vick Trial Date Set for State Charges

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

A judge scheduled an April 2 date for jailed Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick.

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Ex-Troublemaker Taylor Turned Life Around

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

Friends say slain NFL star Sean Taylor was tamed by the birth of his daughter.

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Yankees Eye Twins’ Santana

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

Yanks VP Hank Steinbrenner confirmed talks ongoing with starter Johan Santana.

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Steelers Win in Near Scoreless Game

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

Awful field conditions allow only a single FG; Dolphins stay winless.

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Cornhuskers Coaching Speculation Abounds

Monday, November 26th, 2007
AD Tom Osbourne says next coach must understand Nebraska's unique culture.
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Missouri, W. Va. Top BCS

Monday, November 26th, 2007
No. 1 Univ. of Missouri and No. 2 W Va. both look for national championship.
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Pats Eke Out Win Over Eagles

Monday, November 26th, 2007
New England just makes it to 11-0 with 31-28 win over Philadelphia.
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Fight On … College Football’s Top Franchises

Saturday, November 24th, 2007
Notre Dame is most valuable, despite a dismal season.
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