Penn State Rose Bowl Bound; Paterno Staying Put

November 23rd, 2008
Joe Paterno says he's not retiring after Rose Bowl-bound Penn St. throttles Michigan St. 49-18
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Penn State Rose Bowl bound; Paterno staying put (AP)

November 23rd, 2008

Penn State coach Joe Paterno holds a bouquet of roses presented to him by Ronald Conzonire, a representative from the Roses Bowl, after Penn State won their NCAA college football game against Michigan State 49-18 and the Big Ten Championship in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP - Cane in hand, Joe Paterno beamed in the locker room after his players were handed roses and the Big Ten trophy. So, Joe, any plans to go out on top? Not a chance.


Bob Sanders out vs. Chargers (AP)

November 23rd, 2008
AP - Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders will miss Sunday night's game in San Diego because of his ailing right knee.

Hatton wins in 11th round over Malignaggi

November 23rd, 2008
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Turns out Ricky Hatton didn't need to change much to take care of Paulie Malignaggi. Looking much like the fighter he's always been, Hatton dominated the fight from the second round on Saturday night before Malignaggi's trainer stepped ...
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Utah’s victory over BYU a tale of two quarterbacks

November 23rd, 2008
By Jonathan Ferrey, Getty Images By Vicki Michaelis, USA TODAY SALT LAKE CITY - Utah quarterback Brian Johnson had been hearing about Brigham Young's prolific, efficient quarterback all season.
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Atoning for Week 3 debacle vs. Miami should be ample motivation

November 23rd, 2008
By John Tomase / Patriots Beat MIAMI -- The Patriots [team stats] and Dolphins have plenty of history in Miami, but don’t be distracted by it.
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BCS-Bound Utes Beat BYU 48-24

November 23rd, 2008
Johnson throws 4 TDs and has No. 8 Utah BCS-bound with 48-24 win over No. 16 BYU
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BCS-bound Utes beat BYU 48-24 (AP)

November 23rd, 2008

Utah running back Matt Asiata, center, slips between BYU linebacker Matt Bauman (35) and defensive back Brandon Howard (4) to cross the goal line and score during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac)AP - Brian Johnson threw for 303 yards and four touchdowns, and his favorite play was the one that went nowhere.


Ducks slip past Stars (AP)

November 23rd, 2008

Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf, left, scores the game-winning goal against Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco during a shootout in an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in Dallas. Anaheim won 2-1. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)AP - Ryan Getzlaf used his personal scouting report on Dallas goaltender Marty Turco to give the Anaheim Ducks a shootout win.


Eagles-Ravens matchup didn’t sneak up on Harbaugh (AP)

November 23rd, 2008

Philadelphia Eagles' head football coach Andy Reid is seen during a news conference in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)AP - John Harbaugh didn't need to circle his calendar after learning when the Baltimore Ravens would play the Philadelphia Eagles this season.


Lebron leads streaking Cavaliers past Hawks (Reuters)

November 23rd, 2008
Reuters - The Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to their ninth win in 10 games on Saturday with a 110-96 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks.

Tennessee Tech beats Southern Utah 69-68 (AP)

November 23rd, 2008
AP - Will Barnes made a free throw with 6 seconds remaining to lift Tennessee Tech to a 69-68 win over Southern Utah on Saturday night.

Cal rolls on: Grabs Axe, heads for bowl

November 23rd, 2008
(11-22) 20:16 PST -- Cal's defense ended the first half Saturday in Strawberry Canyon by stopping Stanford power back Toby Gerhart on two runs from the 1-yard line.
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Formula for Major League Soccer needs a remix

November 23rd, 2008
This column is supposed to be about how Major League Soccer can take the next great leap forward and about the sort of things that are holding it back from doing so right away.
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Hornets beat Thunder _ again

November 23rd, 2008
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - David West scored a season-high 33 points and Chris Paul had a triple-double to help New Orleans beat Oklahoma City 109-97 on Saturday night, handing the Thunder their 11th straight loss and first under Scott Brooks.
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Utah 48, No. 16 Brigham Young 24 Utah Completes Unbeaten Season

November 23rd, 2008
By AP Interviews, insight and analysis from The Times on the competition and culture of college football. AP Poll | USA Today Brian Johnson passed for 303 and 4 touchdowns and the eighth-ranked Utes completed an undefeated regular season by beating No.
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Hornets beat Thunder

November 23rd, 2008

Oklahoma City Thunder interim coach Scott Brooks calls to his players during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)AP - David West scored a season-high 33 points and Chris Paul had a triple-double to help New Orleans beat Oklahoma City 109-97 on Saturday night, handing the Thunder their 11th straight loss and first under Scott Brooks.


Formula for Major League Soccer needs a remix

November 23rd, 2008
This column is supposed to be about how Major League Soccer can take the next great leap forward and about the sort of things that are holding it back from doing so right away.
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Florida State rolls past error-prone Maryland (AP)

November 23rd, 2008

Florida State wide receiver Preston Parker (5) prepares to cross the goal line for a touchdown while being chased by Maryland defensive back Anthony Wiseman (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in College Park, Md., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)AP - Florida State kept alive its hopes of advancing to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game and buried Maryland's title hopes under a barrage of sacks and takeaways.


D’Antoni has toughest job in town

November 23rd, 2008
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni is an emotional man. It's an inextricable part of his charm, same as his run-and-gun offense and his refreshing, throwback idea that an NBA coach still can call out his players when they're not in shape or he has no use for ...
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