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Sports: The Problem with Tailgating
Mitch Albom

Look, it's bad enough that most NFL games begin at 1 p.m. and that people line up for beers before the kickoff. But with tailgating, many fans are blotto before they hand over their tickets. One day, we'll have to explain to Martians this tradition of arriving hours before a game, sitting in cold parking lots, grilling fatty foods between bumpers of pickup trucks, and swigging beers in fold-up chairs.

World Series: The Pajama Game
Dave Barry

This is the time of year when Americans make a sincere effort to care about the World Series, which determines which baseball team will be the champion of the entire world, except for the part of the world located outside the United States and southeastern Canada.

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Favre Returns to Lambeau; 3 Unbeatens Most Since Merger
NFL 2009 Week 8

NFL 2009 Week 8 is here and three teams – Denver (6-0), Indianapolis (6-0) and New Orleans (6-0) – remain undefeated – the first time since the 1970 merger that the league has had three undefeated teams through the first seven weeks. Plus Brett Fvare -- who set numerous Packers records including most games (255), wins (160), attempts (8,754), completions (5,377), yards (61,655), touchdowns (442) and passer rating (85.8) -- returns to Green Bay as a Viking for the first time.

Rookie Wide Receivers Making Impact in NFC
NFL 2009

As the NFL 2009 season approaches the halfway point, rookies around the league are making their mark. In the NFC, four rookie wide receivers – Minnesota's PERCY HARVIN, Chicago's JOHNNY KNOX, Philadelphia's JEREMY MACLIN and the New York Giants' HAKEEM NICKS – have quickly adapted to the NFL, making significant contributions to their teams.

AFC's Reliable Rookies
NFL 2009

NFL coaches often preach patience, especially with rookies. Making the transition from college to pro can be just as demanding mentally as it is physically, but year after year, rookies across the NFL emerge as key contributors. A look at a few of the notable 2009 AFC rookies

Talent & Athleticism Changing Game at Safety Position
NFL 2009

Teams are looking to find players who can guard against the deep throws and disrupt receivers coming over the middle but also make the key tackles as the last line of defense. Among the checklist of things that teams look for in a safety are versatility, athleticism, toughness, speed and the ability to read and react to different offenses.

Execution is Key in Short-Yardage Situation
NFL 2009

Every inch is earned in the NFL and a physical rushing attack is required to excel in short-yardage situations. NFL Network analyst and former All-Star running back Marshall Faulk knows the importance of executing on short-yardage opportunities. Faulk totaled 12,279 career rushing yards in 13 NFL seasons (1994-2006) and says finishing on short-yardage opportunities can be the difference in a team being a pretender or contender.

Jail Behind Him, Will a New Michael Vick Finally Emerge
Steve Dale

The majority of fans contended their disgust with Michael Vick. Yet, I wonder how many season ticket holders would actually cancel, and how many would turn off their TVs on Sunday afternoons. I argue, it's a sad reality that there may be an increase in seats filled and TV ratings might shoot up, especially if the team signing Vick has little else to offer.

Baseball Hall of Fame Should Get Over Steroid Scandal
Steve Lyons

Are you sick of the steroid scandal in baseball yet? I am! And I really believe the only reason anybody cares about it at all is because the media told us to. Don't get me wrong! Steroids are now, and will continue to be, a black eye in sports, but this could have been handled and tested for in a far less public way in baseball

 

Do NCAA Division III Schools Give Athletic Scholarships
Kim Clark

To keep everyone honest, the NCAA requires each Division III school to report how much money it gives to students who play sports and how much money it gives to nonathletes. Those numbers show that athletes at Division III schools, on average, aren't getting significantly more money than nonathletes.

5 Lessons for Over-35 Athletes From Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres
Katherine Hobson

Dara Torres is a role model for those who aspire to athletic success over the age of 35. Torres took up that mantle during the run-up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics and still holds it a year later. As Dara's profile rose, people clamored to know her secrets. They want to know about how she trains, what she eats, how she managed to compete in last week's world championships against people less than half her age -- and, yes, how she has that body after giving birth to a child.

 

Michael Jordan: Life After Glory
By Mitch Albom

"This is not fun for me," Michael Jordan told reporters.

He was not being arrested. He was not being publicly humiliated. He was not being forced to fox trot on "Dancing With the Stars."

Michael Jordan had been selected for the Basketball Hall Of Fame. The pantheon of his sport.

And he was unhappy. His reason . . .

"Your basketball career is completely over. That's the way I look at it. I was hoping this day was coming in 20 more years, or that I'd actually go in when I'm dead and done...."

 

Martin Brodeur on Verge of Goaltending Greatness

Martin Brodeur made 26 saves to earn career victory 550 with a 5-2 home-ice win against the Phoenix Coyotes (March 12).

The victory gives Brodeur a shot at tying NHL & Canadiens Legend Patrick Roy's career wins record Saturday in Montreal this Saturday.

"I'm happy that we won tonight, I'm happy that I'm going to have a chance to tie him up in Montreal," Brodeur said.

"It just adds to the story. You couldn't ask for a better script."

Super Bowl XLIII: Better Than Super
Super Bowl XLIII: Steelers 27 Cardinals 23

The Super Bowl keeps topping itself.

Last year, it was Eli Manning escaping a horde of rushers to connect with David Tyree on that unreal "helmet catch."

Last Sunday in Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa Bay, it was Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger flinging a pass "I thought was going to be picked," as he described it, to Santonio Holmes, who, straining on his tiptoes, made only the latest "greatest Super Bowl catch ever" to give Pittsburgh a 27-23 victory over Arizona.

 

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Colt McCoy and the No. 2 Longhorns started slow before grabbing a lead against Central Florida. Follow all of Saturday's action LIVE.

Schein Picks: Week 9
The bandwagons for the Cowboys and Eagles are filling up fast. But Adam Schein can only join one with his Week 9 picks.

Yankees face challenges in repeat bid
Yankees brass is already drooling at the thought of a World Series repeat, but Tracy Ringolsby says it won't come easy.

Galinsky: Five thoughts about Week 2
Kobe can still carry the Lakers, while Shaq and Iverson are dead weight. John Galinsky has five thoughts about Week 2 in the NBA.

Out of luck: Iowa loses first game

Iowa's Stanzi taken to locker room with injury
Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi was taken to the locker room after being hit in the end zone in the second quarter of the No. 8 Hawkeyes' game against Northwestern. Stanzi was drilled by Corey Wootton, and his fumble was recovered by Marshall Thomas for a touchdown that brought Northwestern within 10-7. Stanzi was limping as he was helped off the field. He was replaced by redshirt freshman James Vandenberg, whose first pass was intercepted.

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Alabama’s Ingram Keeps Family Close and Heisman Chatter at Arm’s Length
Alabama running back Mark Ingram has tried to avoid the distractions of talk about the Heisman Trophy and his father’s imprisonment.

College Football Roundup: Boise State Survives Scare at Louisiana Tech and Remains Unbeaten
Louisiana Tech trailed by just 2 points early in the fourth quarter, but No. 5 Boise State pulled away with touchdowns on consecutive drives.

All Along Broadway, Pinstripes, Proposals and Chants to ‘Go for 28’
As the Yankees’ Nick Swisher put it, getting up at 6:30 a.m. was not hard because “you know someone is going to be cheering for you all day.�

Reporter’s Notebook: In a Child’s Company, Champions Become Gods
In the Canyon of Heroes, teenage revelers stomped and hollered, horns blared and paper fluttered everywhere in the wind.

Yankee Fans Celebrate Their Newest Champions
In Lower Manhattan on Friday, the Yankees celebrated their 27th World Series championship with a parade.

James Brings Buzz to Garden, but Keeps Plans to a Murmur
LeBron James made his only regular-season visit to New York, and at times there seemed to be more than one of him on the court.

Lombardi’s Life Heads for Broadway
The life of Vince Lombardi, who revived the Green Bay Packers franchise and became the tough-minded icon of coaching success, is the subject of a new play that may come to Broadway.

As Giants Slump, Coughlin Searches for Answers
At times, they have seemed confused and discouraged and if the Giants lose at home on Sunday to San Diego, they will begin their bye-week break in their worst slump in three years.

Lou Filippo, Who Judged 85 World Title Fights, Dies at 83
Mr. Filippo, a member of the World Boxing Hall of Fame, appeared in several “Rocky� movies and had 28 wins as a professional boxer.

N.H.L. Roundup: Helped by Ex-Isles Goalie, Devils Win Fourth in a Row
After falling behind in the first period, the Devils came back with two goals in the second and goalie Yann Danis secured the victory in the third.

N.F.L. Roundup: Colts Lose Two Veterans on a Sturdy Defense
Cornerback Marlin Jackson and strong safety Bob Sanders were lost for the season as the team placed them on injured reserve.

Cavaliers 101, Knicks 91: Fans at Garden Were Thrilled, but Not by Knicks
LeBron James had 33 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists in his only visit to the Garden this season, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a convincing victory over the Knicks.

N.B.A. Roundup: At 0-6, Nets Off to Worst Start in Franchise History
Andre Iguodala scored 16 points, including a late 3-pointer to give the 76ers the lead and send the short-handed Nets to their worst start in franchise history.

Shinn, Owner of New Orleans Hornets, Says He Has Prostate Cancer
George Shinn, the owner of the New Orleans Hornets, announced in a news release Friday that he has prostate cancer.

Breeders’ Cup Picks for Saturday
The Breeders’ Cup concludes Saturday at Santa Anita Park with eight races.

Athletics South Africa Suspended by Governing Body
South Africa’s Olympic governing body has suspended Athletics South Africa in the fallout over Caster Semenya’s gender tests.

Analysis: A Sign, Perhaps, in a Filly’s Victory
A victory by Life Is Sweet in the Ladies’ Classic portends well for her sometime training partner Zenyatta, who will race in the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday.

Sports of The Times: Amid Celebrations and the Cheers, Cashman Reflects
The Yankees’ general manager has been part of a number of World Series titles, and he has urged his players to enjoy the moment.

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Big 12 preview: 1-2 punch gives conference upper hand
Two national title contenders. At least three stars in the running for National Player of the Year. The Big 12 is second to none this season, and Kansas is the best of the best, Gary Parrish says.

Steelers waiting until Mon. on Clark's status
The Pittsburgh Steelers won't announce until Monday night whether safety Ryan Clark, who two years ago nearly died because of a rare blood disorder that is aggravated by playing in high altitude, will play in Denver.

Colts DBs Sanders, Jackson out for season
The injury bug is still haunting the Indianapolis Colts. Cornerback Marlin Jackson and strong safety Bob Sanders were lost for the season Friday as the team placed them on injured reserve.

Celtics fall to Suns
Jason Richardson bounced back from his worst game of the season to score 34 points with 10 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns rebounded from their only defeat to beat the Boston Celtics 110-103 on Friday night.

Denver loses first of year
Dwyane Wade scored 22 points, Jermaine O'Neal added 18 and the Miami Heat dealt the Denver Nuggets their first loss of the season, 96-88 on Friday night.

Ramirez stays with Dodgers
Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Dodgers next season.

Phillies pick up $9M option on Lee for 2010
The Philadelphia Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for 2010.

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LeBron nets 33 in only NYC trip
LeBron James scored 33 points in his only visit to Madison Square Garden this season, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 100-91 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.

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New York brings out the big guns (celebs, Yankees) for LeBron James' only visit this season -- a 100-91 Cavs win over the Knicks. It's a preview of life for the King if he bolts Cleveland, Ken Berger says.

Mickelson takes Shanghai lead over Tiger
The back nine Saturday at the HSBC Champions changed names atop the leaderboard, as Phil Mickelson made three birdies over the last five holes for a 5-under 67 that took him from a two-shot deficit to a two-shot lead over Tiger Woods and Nick Watney in the final World Golf Championship of the year.

Broncos avoid upset
Kellen Moore threw for 354 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 5 Boise State survived a brief scare on the road with a 45-35 victory over upstart Louisiana Tech on Friday night.

Colorado still unbeaten at home
Chris Stewart scored in the eighth round of the shootout, helping the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche remain unbeaten at home with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.

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Iowa QB Ricky Stanzi taken to locker room with injury
Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi was taken to the locker room after being hit in the end zone in the second quarter of the No. 8 Hawkeyes' game against Northwestern.

Kobe reaches milestone in win over Grizzlies
Kobe Bryant scored 41 points while becoming the youngest player to reach 24,000, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

Manny Ramirez sticks with Los Angeles Dodgers for $20 million option
The Dodgers said Friday that Manny Ramirez exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010. His agent Scott Boras informed general manager Ned Colletti of the decision, which Ramirez had until this month to make.

Minnesota Twins pick up Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011
The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011.

HSBC Champions: Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods in final pairing at HSBC
Phil Mickelson has taken the 54-hole lead in the HSBC Champions with a 5-under 67, setting up a Sunday matchup with Tiger Woods in the final World Golf Championship of the year.

Assane Sene of Virginia Cavaliers suspended three games
Sophomore center Assane Sene has been suspended for Virginia's first three games for conduct detrimental to the team.

Allen Iverson says he wants to help Grizzlies win
Allen Iverson sees no reason to apologize for a week of barbed comments when his only concern is helping the Memphis Grizzlies win, preferably from the starting lineup.

Cornerback Ty Law signs contract with Denver Broncos
Cornerback Ty Law and the Broncos have reached agreement on a contract that will add another former Patriot to Josh McDaniels' stable of them in Denver.

Dickinson State softball players drowned, according to autopsy report
Authorities say preliminary autopsy results show drowning as the cause of death for three North Dakota college softball players found dead inside a sport utility vehicle that sunk in a rural farm pond.

Report: San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has deal to settle drug charge
A newspaper says San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has an agreement with a prosecutor in his home state of Washington that could settle his misdemeanor marijuana charge.

Fed Cup final: Flavia Pennetta beats Alexa Glatch, Francesca Schiavone beats Melanie Oudin as Italy leads United States 2-0
Alexa Glatch and Melanie Oudin have lost in straight sets to give Italy a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final.

No. 7 Boise St. withstands upset bid by La. Tech
Kellen Moore threw for 354 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 5 Boise State survived a brief scare on the road with a 45-35 victory over upstart Louisiana Tech on Friday night.

LeBron, Cavs show off against Knicks in MSG
LeBron James scored 33 points in his only visit to Madison Square Garden this season, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 100-91 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.

Richardson, Suns rebound, hand Celtics 1st loss
Jason Richardson bounced back from his worst game of the season to score 34 points with 10 rebounds and the Suns rebounded from their only defeat to beat the Celtics 110-103.

New York gives Yankees keys to city in Series fete
Crowds roared and church bells pealed in lower Manhattan on Friday as the Yankees' World Series championship celebration revved up with a ticker-tape parade.

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They rallied against Michigan State, then Indiana. But No. 8 and previously unbeaten Iowa ran out of miracle comebacks today, falling 17-10 to Northwestern. Get all the Top 25 scores here.

SEC West showdown, Case Keenum, more
Yes, today's duel between No. 3 Alabama and No. 9 LSU looks to be a battle of stout defenses. But don't discount the two quarterbacks, writes Mallory Rubin in this week's storylines.

Iowa QB Stanzi taken to locker room with injury
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi was taken to the locker room after being hit in the end zone in the second quarter of the No. 8 Hawkeyes' game against Northwestern.

Lefty surges past Tiger in Shanghai

ITF prez: Ban unlikely for Serena for Open tirade
REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (AP) -- The president of the International Tennis Federation thinks Serena Williams will receive a fine but not be suspended for her U.S. Open tirade.

Italy seizes 2-0 lead over U.S. in Fed Cup final
REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (AP) -- Alexa Glatch and Melanie Oudin have lost in straight sets to give Italy a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final.

Five-time Pro Bowler Ty Law signs with Broncos
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- The Denver Broncos have shored up their secondary with another veteran, signing cornerback Ty Law.

Unbeatens fall: Suns top Celts
BOSTON(AP) Jason Richardson and the Phoenix Suns had no trouble putting their only loss of the season behind them, even against unbeaten Boston.

Manny exercises $20 million option with Dodgers
Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Dodgers next season.

Cavs roll in James' lone MSG visit
NEW YORK(AP) LeBron James celebrated with the Yankees and toyed with the Knicks.

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Greg Hansen : Cyclones show no game is ever really a breeze
Dear Mr. Football: How come Mike Stoops has been talking about Iowa State all week? Does he regret not pursuing the Cyclones' coaching vacancy last year?

Cats fear hungry Cougars
Back when they were weekly underdogs, the Arizona Wildcats lived for games like this.

Freshman 'amped up' about playing
Daniel Jenkins was doing what down-the-depth-chart freshmen do when, two weeks ago, his world changed.

Dorados hang on to claim region
In the end, Canyon del Oro didn't need another megastar performance from tailback Ka'Deem Carey.

Santa Rita will not forfeit any victories
The Santa Rita High School football team won its appeal to the Arizona Interscholastic Association on Friday morning, restoring seven victories that had been ruled forfeits for using an ineligible player.

Gustavsson saves 34; Leafs win 2nd of season
RALEIGH, N.C. — Jason Blake scored on a power play with 8:24 left, and Jonas Gustavsson made 34 saves to help the Toronto Maple Leafs win for the second time in 14 games this season, a 3-2 decision over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.

Tiger, Watney share lead in WGC event
SHANGHAI — The gallery kept growing until it stretched along all 603 yards of the eighth hole at Sheshan International. It took a little longer before Tiger Woods gave them what they came to see Friday in the HSBC Champions.

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TUCSON 45, RINCON/UNIVERSITY 8
At Tucson, the Badgers (4-6, 3-3) finished the season with a bang, scoring 35 points in the second quarter in a runaway against Rincon (1-9, 0-6). Tucson scored 21 points during a 1:35 span, beginning with a 5-yard touchdown run by Raul Urias.

IRONWOOD RIDGE 21, MOUNTAIN VIEW 14
At Mountain View, Matt Walter caught a 21-yard pass from Tyler D'Amore with 3:43 left to lift the Nighthawks (4-2, 6-4) over the Mountain Lions (2-4, 3-7), clinching a spot in the 5A playoffs. Ironwood Ridge was down 14-13 at the time.

FLOWING WELLS 34, PUEBLO 13
At Flowing Wells, the Caballeros got into the win column for the first time this season with a 28-point second quarter. Flowing Wells (1-9, 1-3) put up 273 total yards on offense, with Xavier Zavala throwing for 126 and two touchdowns.

CIENEGA 37, SAHUARO 14
At Sahuaro, Cienega coach Nemer Hassey tasted sweet victory over his former team as the Bobcats (9-1, 4-0) defeated the Cougars (4-6, 2-2) on senior night.

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Catalina ends 52-year playoff drought
The streak is over. Catalina is going to the playoffs.

PUSCH RIDGE 56, MORENCI 7
At Pusch Ridge, in a 2A first-round playoff matchup, the Lions (9-1) got off to a slow start in the first quarter by letting Morenci (6-4) score first, but the Pusch Ridge defense forced five fumbles and the offense went on to score seven touchdowns.

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NOGALES 32, MARANA 7
At Nogales, Marana (3-7, 0-4) scored first but didn't score again the rest of the night. The Apaches (5-5, 3-1) held a 13-7 lead at the start of the third quarter when backup quarterback Christian Jimenez came in to contribute 56 yards and a touchdown.

DOUGLAS 34, CHOLLA 12
At Douglas, the playoff-bound Bulldogs used their running attack to improve to 7-3 overall and 5-2 in the 4A-II Gila Region.

'Plow horses' top 'thoroughbreds' by a point
After a whirlwind day for the Santa Rita football team when the Eagles had a stolen season returned, there were no miracles left for the big game.

Salpointe takes down Sunnyside in nail-biter
The size of an elbow is, at max, a few inches.

Boise State escapes La. Tech, goes to 9-0
RUSTON, La. — Kellen Moore threw for 354 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 5 Boise State survived a brief scare on the road with a 45-35 victory over upstart Louisiana Tech on Friday night.

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Sun Devils hope to hand USC first losing streak since 2001
PHOENIX — Arizona State is seven points shy of going into tonight's game with the same record as No. 14 Southern California.

First-year QBs guiding Tigers, Tide
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Greg McElroy was putting up big numbers as the quarterback for a national championship contender.

Zenyatta puts mark on line in richest race
ARCADIA, Calif. — Zenyatta had a quiet Friday morning at Santa Anita, one day before she puts her 13-race unbeaten streak on the line against the boys in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic.

St. David reaches 1A semifinals
St. David High School is two wins away from claiming the 1A girls volleyball state championship.

St. David reaches 1A semifinals
St. David High School is two wins away from claiming the 1A girls volleyball state championship.

McLeod repeats as diving champ
Rincon/University diver Kaitlyn McLeod completed back-to-back golden trips to the 5A-II state championships on Friday afternoon.

Boys Desert Christian team loses in semis
The Desert Christian boys soccer team's season ended at Gilbert Campo Verde High School on Friday as the Eagles fell to Lakeside Blue Ridge 2-0 in the semifinals of the 1A/2A/3A state tournament.

Suns' Richardson hits 34 one game after scoring 0
BOSTON — Jason Richardson and the Phoenix Suns had no trouble putting their only loss of the season behind them, even against unbeaten Boston.

Cats beat Ducks to reach .500 in Pac-10
Junior Tiffany Owens recorded her fourth straight double-double as the No. 18 Arizona Wildcats defeated No. 14 Oregon 3-1 in Eugene on Friday night.

Wildcats' trap ends up catching them off guard
With the Arizona Wildcats pushing defenders high into an offsides trap, speedy Oregon saw something it could exploit.

Ramirez coming back to Dodgers next year
LOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Dodgers next season.

Commotion shocks Seahawk
RENTON, Wash. — No one in Seattle will ever confuse T.J.Houshmandzadeh with Steve Largent.

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Angels end Yankees' title hopes
The Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 5-3 to advance to the American League Championship Series.

Last-gasp Steelers beat Chargers
Jeff Reed's late field goal gives Pittsburgh a 24-22 win at San Diego in the NFL's Monday night game.

Houston prevail in marathon game
Houston beat Atlanta 7-6 to take a winning 3-1 lead in their play-off series.

Vinatieri seals late Patriots win
New England Patriots leave it late to beat Atlanta Falcons - plus an NFL round-up.

Houston capture series advantage
Houston Astros beat Atlanta Braves 7-3 to take a 2-1 lead in the series.

Red Sox reign ended by Chicago
Chicago White Sox take a 3-0 series lead to end Boston Red Sox's reign as world champions.

Cardinals extend lead over Padres
St Louis Cardinals beat San Diego Padres 6-2 to move 2-0 ahead in the National League Division Series.

Miami to stage 2010 Super Bowl
Miami is chosen to host a record 10th NFL showpiece match in 2010.

NFL to continue European league
NFL team owners vote to continue to fund and provide players for NFL Europe for five more years.

Gretzky beaten as NHL faces off
Wayne Gretzky loses on his coaching debut as a new NHL season begins after last year was wiped out in a salary-cap row.

Iguchi hit ruins Red Sox's night
Tadahito Iguchi's three-run homer spells disaster for Boston in Chicago, while Houston and LA Angels also win.

Jets turn to old hand Testaverde
Veteran quarterback Vinny Testaverde is to start for the injury-hit New York Jets against Tampa Bay on Sunday.

A's release manager Macha

Red Sox go down to heavy defeat
Boston are thrashed by Chicago on day one of the play-offs while the Cards and the Yankees start with wins.

Carolina hold off Green Bay rally
Brett Favre shines but cannot prevent the Green Bay Packers suffering their worst NFL start in 17 years.

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Arsenal rout Wolves to go second
Arsenal move into second place in the Premier League after dismantling Wolves 4-1 with another fine attacking display.

England 9-18 Australia
Australia produce a dominant second-half performance to beat England for the second time in a row at Twickenham.

Wales 12-19 New Zealand
Wales' 56-year wait for a win against New Zealand goes on after they were beaten despite a gutsy effort in Cardiff.

England 20-12 New Zealand
A Peter Fox brace earns England victory over New Zealand and a place in the Four Nations final.

Murray v Verdasco - latest score
Andy Murray takes on Fernando Verdasco for a place in the final of the Valencia Open.

Man City 3-3 Burnley
Manchester City are held to a fifth successive draw as Burnley pick up their first away point in the Premier League.

Aston Villa 5-1 Bolton
John Carew leads from the front as Aston Villa destroy Bolton at Villa Park.

Tottenham 2-0 Sunderland
Sunderland are left to rue a host of missed chances as Tottenham return to winning ways with a victory that moves them back into the top four.

Blackburn 3-1 Portsmouth
Jason Roberts scored two as Blackburn come from behind to claim a crucial victory which keeps Portsmouth bottom of the Premier League.

Rangers 2-1 St Mirren
Kris Boyd's double against St Mirren takes Rangers back to within a point of Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premier League.

Haye and Valuev ready for battle
David Haye will be giving away 7st to Nikolay Valuev when they meet for the Russian's WBA heavyweight crown in Nuremberg on Saturday.

England handed Broad injury boost
Scans on England seamer Stuart Broad's injured right shoulder show no serious damage but he will miss at least two matches.

Shrewsbury 0-1 Staines Town
Blue Square South side Staines earn a shock win at League Two Shrewsbury.

Stoner secures pole in Valencia
Casey Stoner claims pole position for Sunday's final race of the MotoGP season in Valencia

France 4-42 Australia
Australia run in eight tries as they ease past a valiant France to reach the Four Nations final.

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Bangladesh Locks Up Series of Five One-Day Internationals With Zimbabwe
The home side seemed on course for a 10 wicket triumph but Zimbabwe spinners Raymond Price and Graeme Cremer split a quick four-wicket haul in five runs

Host Nigeria Prepares for Elimination Match at Under-17 World Cup
Sixteen teams that remain in tournament, after a tightly contested first round, all have ambitions of taking home trophy

Hosting Cosafa Challenge Cup Positions Zimbabwe for 2010 Cup Business
The logistical and commercial success of the recent Cosafa Challenge Cup in Zimbabwe burnishes the country's credentials just as it is trying to convince World Cup contenders to base and train north of the Limpopo

New York Yankees Win Major League Baseball's Coveted Championship Title
Yankees defeat visiting Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win 2009 World Series

Sierra Leonean-American Football Star Launches Global Health Center
Madieu Williams plays free safety for professional American football team, Minnesota Vikings

Zimbabwe Under-19 Cricketers Hope for Better Showing Against Bangladesh
The Zimbabwean junior team follows in the footsteps of the national squad to Bangladesh Saturday for its own series of one-day international matches

Visiting Teams Praise Nigerian Hospitality at Under-17 World Cup
Players and coaches unanimously agree that Nigerians have received them with open arms

Nigeria Romps to Victory in Youth World Cup; Burkina Faso Falls
Nigeria is now the only African team remaining in tournament

South African Athletics Board To Challenge Suspension
Suspension of entire board of Athletics South Africa related to handling of sex testing of Caster Semenya, country's 800m world champion

Post-Cosafa Challenge Cup, Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League Play Resumes
Fans are focused on the confrontation Sunday in Bulawayo between log leaders Dynamos, with 50 points, and Highlanders, with 49

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Man City falls out of top four
A 3-3 draw with Burnley, their fifth consecutive draw means, Tottenham replaces Manchester City in fourth place in Premier League

NFL Week 9 preview
The Associated Press previews Week 9 in the NFL including the battle for first place in the NFC East between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys

Rough play on the pitch
A women's college soccer game between New Mexico and Brigham Young turns ugly

Lions go out like lambs
B.C. await playoff fate after 45-13 loss in regular-season finale against Edmonton, who clinch playoff berth with win

Avs win marathon against Hawks
Chris Stewart scores in 8th round of shootout to lift Colorado to 4-3 win over Chicago

Kobe reaches benchmark with 41 against ‘Griz
Lakers guard becomes youngest player to reach 24,000 points in 114-98 win over Memphis

Colts defence takes big hit
Indianapolis reveals cornerback Marlin Jackson and safety Bob Sanders are gone for the season due to injury

Broncos get law on their side
Defensive back agrees to terms on deal with Denver, agent confirms Friday

Packers trio fined
Jolly, Harris and Raji to shell out $5,000 each for actions in loss to Vikings

NFL Lions to strengthen the pride?
Detroit coach hopes wide receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith will play against Seattle

Hansbrough scores 13 in pro debut
After missing preseason with shin injury Indiana guard makes hustle plays in win over Wizards

LeBron hits for 33 in win over Knicks
King James leads Cavs to 100-91 during only visit to MSG this season

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Leafs, Red Wings battle in Hall of Fame Game
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings will renew their Original Six rivalry in front of an illustrious crowd on Saturday on Hockey Night in Canada (6:30 p.m. ET, CBC, CBCSports.ca).

Montreal homecoming for Lightning stars
There will be a few familiar faces on the visitors bench at the Bell Centre on Saturday night when the Montreal Canadiens host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Hockey Night in Canada (7 p.m. ET, CBC, CBCSports.ca).

Sizzling Devils storm into Ottawa
The Ottawa Senators host the New Jersey Saturday on Hockey Night in Canada (6:30 p.m. ET, CBC, CBCSports.ca) and if recent history is any indication, the Devils will walk out of the nation's capital with two points in their back pocket.

Joubert captures men's NHK Trophy
Brian Joubert of France won the NHK Trophy on Saturday in Nagano, Japan, earning his first Grand Prix title of the season with a strong performance in the men's free skate.

Flames to host Avery, Rangers
Sean Avery will return to his very own house of ill-fame Saturday night when his New York Rangers visit the Calgary Flames at the Pengrowth Saddledome on Hockey Night in Canada (10 p.m., CBC, CBCSports.ca).

Stamps aim to stomp Rider pride
The Saskatchewan Roughriders can wrap up first place in the CFL West, a bye week and the chance to host the division final if they can beat the visiting Calgary Stampeders on Saturday

Canadian Nesbitt wins speedskating gold
World champion speedskater Christine Nesbitt of Canada won gold Saturday in the 1,000 metres at the season-opening World Cup event in Berlin.

Canadian women's hockey team wins Four Nations Cup
The Canadian women's hockey team won the Four Nations Cup tournament with a 5-1 win over the U.S. on Saturday in Finland.

Mavs look to keep rolling vs. Raptors
The Dallas Mavericks look to rebound from a disheartening defeat with a 10th straight home win over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.

Canadian Nestor reaches Swiss Indoors doubles final
Toronto's Daniel Nestor and Serbian partner Nenad Zimonjic moved into their first ATP final in nearly three months Saturday with a 6-1, 7-6 (7-1) win over Christopher Kas of Germany and Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the Swiss Indoors in Basel.

Canadians Crone, Poirier 3rd at NHK Ice Dancing
Canadian ice-dancers Vanessa Crone and Paul Poirier are in third position after their original dance performance at the NHK Trophy Grand Prix event in Nagano, Japan.

Schalke, Bayern Munich battle to draw in Bundesliga
Joel Matip, an 18-year-old midfielder, scored on his Bundesliga debut Saturday to earn Schalke a 1-1 draw at Bayern Munich.

Ando grabs 2nd Grand Prix gold in Japan
Japan's Miki Ando won the women's event at the NHK Trophy in Nagano, overtaking American Ashley Wagner in the free skate to win her second Grand Prix of the season.

China's Qing, Jian are NHK pairs champs
Thanks to a strong long program, Qing Pang and Jian Tong struck gold at the pairs event at the NHK Trophy in Nagano, Japan on Saturday.

Toronto to host 2015 Pan Am Games
It's mission accomplished for Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, Toronto Mayor David Miller and all other members of the delegation supporting Toronto's bid to host the 2015 Pan Am Games.

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