Archive for November, 2009

0-17: Nets match worst start with loss to Lakers (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

New Jersey Nets guard Courtney Lee looks on during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Los Angeles.  The Nets matched the worst start to an NBA season with their 17th straight loss Sunday night in the Lakers' 106-87 victory. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)AP - The New Jersey Nets matched the worst start to an NBA season with their 17th straight loss Sunday night, with Kobe Bryant scoring 30 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 106-87 victory.


Civil War game spans more than a century (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009
AP - While this season's Civil War between Oregon and Oregon State has been called the biggest game in the rivalry's history, there have been plenty of significant — and just plain strange — Civil Wars in the past.

Smith’s crisp day leads 49ers past Jaguars 20-3 (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

San Francisco 49ers tight end Delanie Walker, top, leaps over Jacksonville Jaguars safety Reggie Nelson during the second quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)AP - Perhaps the San Francisco 49ers are a passing team after all.


Revis returns INT for TD, Jets beat Panthers 17-6 (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) reacts after intercepting a pass for the second time in the first half against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)AP - Mark Sanchez was down, grabbing at his left knee and writhing in pain.


Cundiff FG gives Ravens 20-17 OT win over Steelers (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Baltimore Ravens' Billy Cundiff (7) is congratulated by snapper Matt Katula, left, and holder Sam Koch, right, after kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17 in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 20-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)AP - Ben Roethlisberger hated being a spectator on the sideline at a game the Pittsburgh Steelers desperately wanted to win.


Favre leads Vikings past Cutler, Bears 36-10 (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin (12) is taken down by Chicago Bears safety Al Afalava (24) after a gain of 17 yards during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)AP - For years, opposing defenses have crammed near the line of scrimmage and dared the Minnesota Vikings to beat them through the air.


Colts rally again, beat Texans 35-27 (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne (87) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown, as Houston Texans cornerback Dunta Robinson (23) defends during the second half of anNFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Houston. (AP Photo/Waco Tribune Herald, Jose Yau)AP - The Indianapolis Colts have the formula for comebacks down pat. They sure know how to win divisions, too.


Overton’s late heroics lead No. 14 Washington (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Washington's Elston Turner, right, reaches over Montana's Jack McGillis to grab a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)AP - Venoy Overton showed up late for Washington. Twice in one day.


Tiger Woods issues statement on crash (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

AP - Tiger Woods, who crashed his car into a neighbor's tree early Friday morning, released the following statement Sunday afternoon on his Web site.


Butler helps West Virginia beat Portland (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

West Virginia's Casey Mitchell, left, and his teammate John Flowers, standing behind Portland's T.J. Campbell, react to a foul call on Portland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the 76 Classic in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)AP - Da'Sean Butler wouldn't let West Virginia be the next ranked team to lose to unheralded Portland.


Ravens dent Steelers’ playoff hopes with OT victory (Reuters)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Baltimore Ravens place kicker Billy Cundiff (R) is greeted by holder Sam Koch after kicking the game winning field goal in overtime to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in their NFL football game in Baltimore, Maryland, November 29, 2009. REUTERS/Joe GizaReuters - The Pittsburgh Steelers' postseason chances suffered a painful blow when the Super Bowl champions were edged 20-17 in overtime by a resurgent Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.


Nets match record losing start after firing coach (Reuters)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

New Jersey Nets head coach Lawrence Frank yells at an official during the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, April 9, 2008. REUTERS/Aaron JosefczykReuters - The New Jersey Nets fired coach Lawrence Frank on the same day their nightmare season took a historic turn as they slumped to 0-17, matching the NBA record for worst start to a season on Sunday.


Boyle scores winner as Sharks top Canucks 4-2 (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton, left, and Dany Heatley, right, celebrate a goal by Dan Boyle, center, against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Sam Leung)AP - Dan Boyle scored the go-ahead goal on a power play 6:15 into the second period, and Evgeni Nabokov made 28 saves to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.


Cundiff FG gives Ravens 20-17 OT win over Steelers (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Baltimore Ravens' Billy Cundiff (7) is congratulated by snapper Matt Katula, left, and holder Sam Koch, right, after kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17 in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 20-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)AP - Third-string quarterback Dennis Dixon was doing a fine job for the Pittsburgh Steelers in his first NFL start — until he was forced to work overtime.


No. 1 vs. No. 2 in SEC title game

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Alabama's Marcell Dareus (57) reacts at the end of Alabama's 26-21 win over Auburn in an NCAA college football game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)AP - For the second straight season the Southeastern Conference championship game will be a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup.


Coyotes beat Ducks in OT (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski (34) trys to score as Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Sami Lepisto, left, and Phoenix Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov defend in the second period of a NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Lori Shepler)AP - For the second straight game, the Phoenix Coyotes got two goals from defensemen and beat another Pacific Division rival in the process.


T-Wolves beat Nuggets 106-100 to end 15-game skid (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jonny Flynn, left, goes up for a shot against Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP - Ryan Gomes scored 27 points, the most by a Timberwolves player this season, and Minnesota snapped a 15-game losing streak by beating the Denver Nuggets 106-100 Sunday night.


Stitt’s free throws lift Clemson over Butler (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Clemson's Demontez Stitt, right, and his teammate Jerai Grant, left, pressure Butler's Ronald Nored during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the 76 Classic in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Clemson won 70-69. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)AP - Demontez Stitt made two free throws with 3.3 seconds remaining to give No. 19 Clemson a 70-69 victory over No. 12 Butler in the 76 Classic on Sunday night.


Rams’ lineman released from hospital (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009
AP - St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Jason Smith, inactive Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks with a concussion, was taken to a hospital for observation after becoming ill near the end of the game.

Florida State beats Marquette 57-56 (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009
AP - Solomon Alabi hit a baseline jumper with 11.9 seconds left, and Florida State rallied to beat Marquette 57-56 to win the Old Spice Classic on Sunday night.