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Johnson takes poll...New deal for Johnson...Broncos in action..No...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:02:00 GMT

Jimmie Johnson will start Sunday's final NASCAR race of the season from the pole. He grabbed the top spot with a lap of 173.919 mph. Johnson, the points leader, is shooting for his fourth straight Cup championship. ATLANTA (AP) Paul Johnson h

Update on the latest sports

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:06:00 GMT

Gani Lawal had 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 21 Georgia Tech past George Mason 70-62 in the consolation round of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off. Derrick Favors scored 18 points and the Yellow Jackets held off a late rally by the

France thinks Johnson's dominance fine for Chase

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:32:00 GMT

NASCAR chairman Brian France doesn't think Jimmie Johnson's four-year reign signals a flaw in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship format. France thinks the three-time defending champion should be commended for his achievements, and the Cha

Far from track, suspended Mayfield holds auction

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:32:00 GMT

As NASCAR begins its season-ending weekend, suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield is about 800 miles away selling his stuff. Mayfield put on a giant auction on Friday with about $5 million worth of items ranging from a home, cars, dirt bikes and bull

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:33:00 GMT

By The Associated Press All Times EST Saturday TOP 25 FOOTBALL No. 1 Florida vs. Florida International, 12:30 p.m. No. 2 Alabama vs. Chattanooga, 12:20 p.m. No. 3 Texas vs. Kansas, 8 p.m. No. 4 TCU at Wyoming, 2 p.m. No. 9 Oh

Comedian Caliendo will host NASCAR banquet

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMT

Comedian Frank Caliendo will host NASCAR's season-ending banquet in December in Las Vegas. Caliendo, a noted impressionist, was featured in several videos at last year's awards ceremony. He has appeared at postseason events for the NASCAR Nation

Gordon wants to keep driving for Hendrick

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMT

Hendrick [[kxtopic:motorsports:t[Motorsports]:t]] owner Rick Hendrick expects Jeff Gordon to drive at least "three or four" more seasons and the four-time Cup champion says he has no immediate plans to retire. Gordon said on Friday that his achy

Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:04:00 GMT

Three-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has signed a contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports through 2015. Home improvement chain Lowe's also signed an extension as primary sponsor of Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet through the 2013

Rusty Wallace to field Toyotas next season

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:06:00 GMT

Rusty Wallace Racing is moving its Nationwide Series team from Chevrolet to Toyota next season. Wallace, who is a NASCAR analyst for ESPN, also will represent the Toyota brand on a national basis. His team will field cars for Steve Wallace

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For Hendrick, a 123 finish might make history

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:32:00 GMT

There will be much for Hendrick Motorsports to celebrate on Sunday night. A record-tying ninth NASCAR title, either from Jimmie Johnson or Mark Martin. And it'll be Rick Hendrick's 12th series title overall, which will break another record.

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Ganassi hires McMurray to drive No. 1

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:37:00 GMT

Jamie McMurray has been hired to drive the No. 1 Chevrolet for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing. The hiring has long been in the works, and gives one of the last remaining open seats for 2010 to McMurray. It also reunites McMurray with car owner Chip Ga

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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:34:00 GMT

Colts and Saints still perfect...Lakers lose despite Kobe's 41...

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:47:00 GMT

The Indianapolis Colts got four TD passes from Peyton Manning to rally from 17 down in the fourth quarter to stun New England 35-34 and remain undefeated at 9-and-0. The Colts took advantage of a stunning fourth-down gamble by Pats coach Bill Belichi

Johnson closing in on NASCAR history...Undefeated Colts rally from 17 down...

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:17:00 GMT

Jimmie Johnson closed in on his unprecedented fourth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers title with a victory at Phoenix International Raceway. With just one race left in the Chase for the championship, Johnson holds a commanding 108-point lead over M

Update on the latest sports

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:07:00 GMT

Bill Belichick gambled and lost. The Indianapolis Colts took advantage of the New England coach's blunder and are still undefeated. Belichick chose not to punt in a fourth-and-two situation on his team's 28-yard line ahead by six points with j

Johnson wins at Phoenix to cruise into finale

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:37:00 GMT

Jimmie Johnson has moved closer to a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship with a dominating win at Phoenix International Raceway. Johnson led 238 laps Sunday to win his seventh race of the season, and fourth since the start of the Chase

Hendrick denies having a deal with Patrick

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:24:00 GMT

Rick Hendrick says he has no deal to bring IndyCar superstar Danica Patrick to NASCAR, and there's no certainty she'll even be driving stock cars next season. Patrick is reportedly in the final stages of a contract that would partner her on a li

Update on the latest sports

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:23:00 GMT

Tiger Woods has won the Australian Masters in Melbourne for his seventh victory of the year. Woods fired a final round 68 to finish 14 under par for a two-shot victory over Greg Chalmers. Woods had just four bogeys all week in his 72 holes. Woo

NASCAR NationwideAble Body Labor 200 Results

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:54:00 GMT

NASCAR Nationwide-Able Body Labor 200 Results Saturday At Phoenix International Raceway Avondale, Ariz. Lap length: 1 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (2) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200 laps, 148.4 rating, 195 points. 2. (3) Kevin Harvi

Edwards' win staves off Busch title

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:13:00 GMT

Carl Edwards has rolled to a dominating win at Phoenix International Speedway that staved off Kyle Busch's bid to clinch the Nationwide Series title. Busch overcame an early accident to finish ninth, but because Edwards picked up bonuses for lea

Gators gettin' ready...Big Ten and Pac 10 showdowns...Final set in Paris...

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:25:00 GMT

Top-ranked Florida is getting ready for an SEC road test at South Carolina while No. 2 Texas is already on the field at Baylor. Third-ranked Alabama plays at Mississippi State tonight and fourth-ranked TCU entertains No. 16 Utah under the lights.

Labonte lands ride for 2010 with TRG Motorsports

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:57:00 GMT

Former NASCAR champion Bobby Labonte has signed a deal to drive for TRG Motorsports next season. Labonte has already raced five times for TRG this season, and will finish the year in the No. 71 Chevrolet for a total of seven races. The car

Another Friday night, another home loss for Boston...PacquiaoCotto fight to...

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:07:00 GMT

The Boston Celtics have lost just two games all season, and both have been on Friday nights at home. The Atlanta Hawks beat the Celtics 97-86 last night behind Joe Johnson's 24 points. CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James wants NBA players to give up

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Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:53:00 GMT

By The Associated Press All Times EST Saturday TOP 25 FOOTBALL No. 1 Florida at South Carolina, 3:30 p.m. No. 2 Texas at Baylor, Noon No. 3 Alabama at Mississippi State, 7 p.m. No. 4 TCU vs. No. 16 Utah, 7:30 p.m. No. 6 Boise S

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Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:53:00 GMT

10and0 Bearcats hang on...Calipari Era opens

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:26:00 GMT

The fifth-ranked Cincinnati Bearcats are 10-and-0 and off to their best start in school history, but just barely avoided being upset at home last night. Cincinnati held off upset-minded West Virginia 24-21 with the help of a second-quarter replay rev

Hornets suffer double loss...Calipari Era opens in Bluegrass State...

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:24:00 GMT

The New Orleans Hornets were a double-loser in their first game since GM Jeff Bower replaced fired coach Byron Scott on Thursday. The Hornets lost 86-78 to Portland and also lost All-Star point guard Chris Paul to a sprained ankle at the end of the t

Hornaday wins record 4th Trucks title

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:08:00 GMT

Ron Hornaday has won a NASCAR-record fourth Trucks Series championship with a fourth-place finish at Phoenix International Raceway. The 51-year-old Hornaday started Friday night's race with a 197-point lead over Matt Crafton, and needed only to

NASCARSprint CupChecker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Lineup...

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:36:00 GMT

NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Lineup At Phoenix International Raceway Avondale, Ariz. Lap length: 1 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (1) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 135.12. 2. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 134.579.

NASCAR qualifying...Shin leads in Mexico... Cutler fined...

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:16:00 GMT

Martin Truex Jr. has won the pole for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway. Defending three-time series champion Jimmie Johnson qualified third with Mark Martin, who trails Johnson by 71 points in the standings with two

Truex, Kurt Busch take top 2 spots at PIR

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:26:00 GMT

Martin Truex Jr. has won the pole at Phoenix International Raceway. Truex turned a lap at 135.120 mph Friday to qualify first for Sunday's race at PIR in his No. 1 Chevrolet. His lap bested Kurt Busch, who qualified second at 134.579 mph i

Update on the latest sports

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMT

Chad Ochocinco's pretend $1 bribe is going to cost him a lot more. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver says he's been fined $20,000 for taking a dollar bill onto the field during an officials' review of one of his catches during a 17-7 win over Balt

US Army renews sponsorships in NASCAR and NHRA

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMT

The U.S. Army will continue to sponsor drivers in NASCAR and the NHRA next season. The Army will be the primary sponsor for Ryan Newman in the Sprint Cup series and Tony Schumacher in drag racing's Top Fuel division. Tony Schumacher has wo

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World Series of Poker commissioner leaving post

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:16:00 GMT

The commissioner of the World Series of Poker says he plans to leave his post, days after the series crowned its latest main event champion. Jeffrey Pollack tells The Associated Press that his last day working for private casino operator Harrah'

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NASCAR docks Kyle Busch 25 Nationwide points

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:53:00 GMT

NASCAR has docked Kyle Busch 25 Nationwide points and fined crew chief Jason Ratcliff $5,000 after Busch's No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota failed inspection before last week's race at Texas. NASCAR also placed Ratcliff on probation through the en

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NFL's perfect teams...Steelers to face Broncos...Gators still No. 1...Phill...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:06:00 GMT

There are still two unbeaten teams in the NFL, New Orleans and Indianapolis. The Saints kept their perfection going with a 30-20 win over Carolina, while the Colts dropped Houston 20-17. DENVER (AP) This evening's NFL game is being played in

Cowboys in first...Johnson loses ground in NASCAR chase...

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:47:00 GMT

The Dallas Cowboys are in first place in the NFC East after beating Philadelphia 20-16 in the 100th meeting of these rivals last night. Tony Romo threw for 307 yards and hit Miles Austin with a 49-yard TD pass midway through the fourth quarter for th

Update on the latest sports

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:05:00 GMT

Halfway through their NFL seasons, the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts are both sporting 8-and-0 marks. Neither team had a cakewalk in earning their latest victories: The Saints rallied for a 30-20 win over Carolina, which lost in Loui

Saints and Colts stay perfect...TCU moving up the ladder...

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:17:00 GMT

The New Orleans Saints are 8-and-0 for the first time in club history after Drew Brees overcame two early turnovers to pass for 330 yards and a touchdown in a come-from-behind 30-20 victory over Carolina. The Saints' defense did not intercept a pass

NASCAR Sprint CupDickies 500 Results

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:08:00 GMT

NASCAR Sprint Cup-Dickies 500 Results Sunday At Texas Motor Speedway Fort Worth, Texas Lap length: 1.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (3) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 334 laps, 134.8 rating, 190 points. 2. (25) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 334, 9

Kurt Busch wins at Texas

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:12:00 GMT

Jimmie Johnson's drive to history took a hard hit against the wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas trying to complete an unprecedented NASCAR trifecta. Kurt Busch won at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, taking over the lead with 2 1/2 laps left whe

Fort Hood soldiers honored again at Texas race

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:41:00 GMT

Fort Hood soldiers played a prominent role in NASCAR's prerace ceremonies just 170 miles from the site of shootings that left 13 dead at the Army post. There were 40 Fort Hood soldiers displaying the American flag during the national anthem Sund

Jimmie Johnson wrecks on 3rd lap in Texas

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:03:00 GMT

Jimmie Johnson has crashed early in the NASCAR race at Texas, where he is trying to move closer to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Sprint Cup season championship. The series points leader was coming out of the Turn 2 on the third lap Sunday

Update on the latest sports

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:14:00 GMT

Florida, Texas and Alabama are 1-2-3 in the AP college football poll for a second consecutive week. TCU moved up two spots to No. 4, bumping No. 5 Cincinnati and No. 6 Boise State back a spot. The top six teams are the only unbeatens in maj

Sunday's Time Schedule

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:27:00 GMT

By The Associated Press All Times EST Sunday NFL Arizona at Chicago, 1 p.m. Washington at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Miami at New England, 1 p.m. Houston at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Baltimore at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Green Bay at Tampa B

NASCAR trifecta in reach for Kyle Bush at Texas

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:42:00 GMT

Kyle Busch keeps extending streaks at Texas in search of a NASCAR first. Busch won his fourth consecutive Nationwide Series race at the 1 1/2-mile, high-banked track Saturday, a dominating victory a day after winning his fifth truck race in a ro

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Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:56:00 GMT

By The Associated Press All Times EST Saturday TOP 25 FOOTBALL No. 1 Florida vs. Vanderbilt, 7:15 p.m. No. 2 Texas vs. UCF, Noon No. 3 Alabama vs. No. 9 LSU, 3:30 p.m. No. 4 Cincinnati vs. Connecticut, 8 p.m. No. 6 TCU at San D

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Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:56:00 GMT

Celtics and Nuggets taste defeat...Gordon on Texas pole...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:31:00 GMT

There are no more undefeated teams in the NBA now that Boston and Denver have lost. Phoenix got 34 points from Jason Richard and beat the Celtics 110-103 and Dwyane Wade scored 22 points in the Miami Heat's 96-88 win over the Nuggets. FORT WOR

Kyle Busch races to 5th straight NASCAR Trucks win

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:17:00 GMT

Kyle Busch started his Texas tripleheader with another NASCAR Trucks Series victory. Busch has won each of his last five truck races, extending the streak that began at Bristol in August when he beat Matt Crafton by 0.725 seconds at the 1 1/2-mi

Update on the latest sports

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:17:00 GMT

There are no more unbeaten teams in the NBA. Boston and Denver, the last two unbeatens, both lost Friday night. Jason Richardson had 34 points and 10 rebounds in the Phoenix Suns' 110-103 win over Boston. Kevin Garnett had a season-high 26 po

Kenseth takes Nationwide pole

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:43:00 GMT

Matt Kenseth will start on the pole for the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Texas, five spots ahead of points leader Kyle Busch. Kenseth earned his first pole in his 13 Nationwide races this season, the 16th in his career, with a qualifying lap of 1

NASCARSprint CupDickies 500 Lineup

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:47:00 GMT

NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Dickies 500 Lineup After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At [[kxtopic:texas:t[Texas]:t]] Motor Speedway Fort Worth, Texas Lap length: 1.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 191.117. 2. (

Dale Jr.: Nothing new, but Patrick good for NASCAR

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:37:00 GMT

Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Danica Patrick would be good for NASCAR, but there's nothing new to report on the IRL star joining his team. Earnhardt told The Associated Press on Friday that other teams were still in the mix for Patrick's services. He

Martin, Gordon know the Chase race is for 2nd

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:48:00 GMT

Mathematically, Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon still have a chance to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup title. The reality with three races left? Gordon says there's still a "great battle going for second in points." Jimmie Johnson, going for an unprece

NASCAR to honor fallen soldiers at Texas race

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:32:00 GMT

NASCAR will honor the fallen soldiers at Fort Hood during a race weekend that is just 170 miles from the site of the massacre that left 13 people dead. Texas Motor Speedway officials were planning to paint a logo on the infield grass to honor th

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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:55:00 GMT

Same frustations for Newman after Talladega

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:54:00 GMT

Ryan Newman is still sore and frustrated from Talladega. Newman said Friday that he's met with NASCAR officials since his spectacular crash with five laps remaining last weekend, and the biggest issue is to keep the cars on the ground. Mar

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Update on the latest sports

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:51:00 GMT

Chase Utley and the Philadelphia Phillies are making a return trip to the Bronx. Utley matched a World Series home run record and the Phillies forced a Game 6 by outscoring the Yankees 8-6 in Philadelphia Monday night. Utley belted his fou

CORRECTS World Series item

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:03:00 GMT

Yanks look to wrap things up...Raiders investigating Cable...

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:15:00 GMT

The New York Yankees are trying to close out their 27th World Series title against the Phillies in Philadelphia. A.J. Burnett is the Yankees' Game-5 pitcher against Cliff Lee, who tossed a complete-game victory in the series opener. The Yanks have

Keselowski replacing Stremme for rest of season

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:54:00 GMT

Brad Keselowski will start his new job at Penske Racing a little early. Keselowski will drive the No. 12 Dodge for the final three NASCAR Sprint Cup races of the season, replacing David Stremme. Keselowski, who won the Cup race at Talladega

Update on the latest sports

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:05:00 GMT

The New York Yankees are one victory away from winning their 27th World Series. The Yanks rallied with three runs after two were out in the ninth inning to beat Philadelphia 7-4 and take a 3-1 Series lead. Alex Rodriguez delivered the biggest hi

NASCAR Sprint CupAMP Energy 500 Results

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:12:00 GMT

NASCAR Sprint Cup-AMP Energy 500 Results Sunday At Talladega Superspeedway Talladega, Ala. Lap length: 2.66 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (22) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 191 laps, 99.4 rating, 195 points. 2. (11) Kasey Kahne, Dodge

McMurray snaps 86race winless streak

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMT

Jamie McMurray has snapped an 86-race winless streak with a victory at Talladega Superspeedway. Three-time defending series champion Jimmie Johnson is being credited with an eighth-place finish enough to likely wrap up a NASCAR record fourth co

Talladega redflagged following Newman crash

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMT

NASCAR red-flagged Sunday's race at Talladega following a spectacular crash involving Ryan Newman with five laps remaining. Newman was in the middle of a pack hurtling down the backstretch at the massive 2.66-mile tri-oval when he bumped into te

Update on the latest sports

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:56:00 GMT

We don't know how good a football game it will be, but today's matchup between the Packers and visiting Vikings is bound to provide some compelling theater. It's Brett Favre's (fahrvz) first start in Lambeau Field wearing anything other than a P

American wins NY marathon...New rule on the race track...Vettel...

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:11:00 GMT

Meb Keflezighi (keh-FLEZ'-gee) has become the first American man to win the New York City Marathon since Alberto Salazar in 1982. The 34-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen won in a time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, 15 seconds. TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) N

Sunday's Time Schedule

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:57:00 GMT

By The Associated Press All Times EDT WORLD SERIES New York at Philadelphia, 8:20 p.m. NFL St. Louis at Detroit, 1 p.m. Miami at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Seattle at Dallas, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Chicago, 1 p.m. Denver at Baltimo