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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

109th meeting of BobcatGrizzly football

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:53:00 GMT

The Montana Grizzlies will be working to preserve an unbeaten regular season while the Montana State Bobcats will be making a case for a playoff spot when the two teams clash for the 109th time. Montana, which is ranked first in the Football Cha

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NFL union opposes call for reporting on teammates

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:03:00 GMT

Eds: APNewsNow. Will be UPDATED. AP Photo GFX122, NY164, KTCA01 AP Graphic AP CONCUSSION SURVEY By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical st

France rejects Irish appeal for World Cup replay

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:42:00 GMT

The French [[kxtopic:football:t[Football]:t]] Federation has rejected an appeal from its Irish counterpart to ask FIFA to allow a replay of the contentious World Cup qualifier between the two countries. The FFF said it "understands the disappoint

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:07:00 GMT

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Cleveland at Indiana 7:00 p.m. Memphis at Philadelphia 7:00 p.m. Miami at Toronto 7:00 p.m. Houston

DSUCarroll game to be televised

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:25:00 GMT

Carroll College's first-round NAIA football playoff game against Dickinson State will be televised statewide on CW Network stations. The telecast starts at noon and kickoff is at 12:07. Second-ranked Carroll (11-0) has won 10 consecutive Fr

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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

Detainees needle Wisconsin troops about Favre

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:26:00 GMT

Detainees at a camp in Baghdad, Iraq have found a way to get under the skin of guard troops from Wisconsin. And it has to do with football and a painful chapter for some Green Bay Packers fans who consider Brett Favre a traitor for joining the r

Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMT

Testimony has ended in the billion-dollar fraud trial of Minnesota businessman Tom Petters, but a jury won't begin deliberating his fate until next week. Judge Richard Kyle scheduled closing arguments and jury instructions for Monday. The

McClain, Spikes among Butkus finalists again

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:51:00 GMT

Alabama's Rolando McClain, Florida's Brandon Spikes and Missouri's Sean Weatherspoon are once again finalists for the Butkus Award, given annually to the nation's top linebacker. South Carolina's Eric Norwood and Texas' Sergia Kindle also are f

militar,1217y academies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:13:00 GMT

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:42:00 GMT

The fraud trial of Minnesota businessman Tom Petters is winding down. Closing arguments are expected today in St. Paul. Petters says he didn't know his close associates were committing fraud at Petters Company. The government says the Ponzi scheme co

Update on the latest sports

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:51:00 GMT

Ricky Williams and the Miami Dolphins are looking nothing like the team that opened the NFL season 0-and-3. The Dolphins are back in the playoff mix at 5-and-5 after Williams ran for 119 yards and scored Miami's three touchdowns in a 24-17 trium

Friday's Time Schedule

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

By The Associated Press All Times EST COLLEGE FOOTBALL Top 25 No. 6 Boise State at Utah State, 9:30 p.m. TOP 25 BASKETBALL Men No. 2 Michigan State vs. Toledo, 6:30 p.m. No. 5 Villanova vs. No. 18 Dayton at Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San

Williams powers Dolphins to win...Bush iffy for Saints...Lincecum gets anot...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:24:00 GMT

Ricky Williams scored the Miami Dolphins' three touchdowns in a 24-17 win over the Panthers at Carolina Thursday night. Williams finished with 119 rushing yards, including a 46-yard TD burst after the Panthers pulled within 17-14. The Dolphins improv

Tennessee State coach James Webster Jr. resigns

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:07:00 GMT

James Webster Jr. has resigned as Tennessee State's football coach after five seasons. Webster announced his resignation Thursday after a season-ending 21-10 win over Eastern Illinois. The Tigers finished 4-7 this year and Webster compiled a 25-

Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star, dies at 42

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:22:00 GMT

The wife of former NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. WBNS radio in Columbus, where Chris Spielman co-hosts a show, says 42-year-old Stefanie Spielman died Thursday at the family's home in Upper A

Repeat winner for NL Cy Young...MLB trade..'Nova wins...NFL play...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:55:00 GMT

For the second straight year Tim Lincecum (LINZ'-ih-kuhm) of the Giants has won the National League Cy Young Award. He finished in front of St. Louis pitchers Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright in one of the closest ballots in voting history.

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Update on the latest sports

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:45:00 GMT

Giants ace Tim Lincecum (LINZ'-ih-kuhm) has won the NL Cy Young Award. He's the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002. Lincecum led the NL with 261 strikeouts and tied for

Former players say Kansas coach is abusive

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:32:00 GMT

Former Kansas football players are speaking out about the treatment they received from embattled coach Mark Mangino. The university is investigating an unspecified personnel issue involving the eight-year coach of the Jayhawks. Former play

Bullock to attend red carpet event in New Orleans

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:53:00 GMT

Actress Sandra Bullock will walk the red carpet in New Orleans on Thursday for an evening premiere of her latest film, "The Blind Side." Bullock, who recently bought a home in New Orleans, is hosting the event with film studio Warner Bros. to rais

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:53:00 GMT

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Miami at Carolina 8:20 p.m. NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Phoenix at New Orleans 8:00 p.m. Utah at San Antonio 8:30 p.m.

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FIFA charges Egypt FA over attack on Algeria team

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:54:00 GMT

FIFA has charged Egypt's soccer federation after an alleged rock-throwing attack by fans on the Algerian national team's bus before a World Cup qualifying match in Cairo last week. FIFA said Thursday its disciplinary committee will rule on a cas

Shockey says LeBron not NFL material

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:26:00 GMT

LeBron James, NFL player. Just a fantasy, says New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey. The Cavaliers' All-Star forward caused a stir this week by saying he could be "really good" if he committed himself to playing football. The remarks set

Allenby by one...Nowitzki pours it on...NFL and Top 25 football...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:14:00 GMT

Robert Allenby fired a 7-under 65 to grab a one-shot over Lee Westwood, Chris Wood and Camilo Villegas (kuh-MIHL'-oh vih-JAY'-guhs) after today's opening round of the Dubai World Championship. Westwood and Rory McIlroy are vying for the European Tour

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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:14:00 GMT

Obama to appear in PSA with 3 NFL players

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:14:00 GMT

President Barack Obama will appear with NFL players Drew Brees, Troy Polamalu and DeMarcus Ware in a public service announcement that will air during the league's Thanksgiving games. The 90-second spot shows Obama and the NFL stars playing touch

Ireland lodges handball protest with FIFA

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:06:00 GMT

The Irish soccer association has lodged an official complaint with FIFA over the deliberate handball by Thierry Henry that cost Ireland a place in the World Cup. The Football Association of Ireland issued a statement Thursday saying the handball

Bills owner tells AP big changes could be coming

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:06:00 GMT

Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson tells The Associated Press he's prepared to revamp his entire football operation after the season. Wilson said Thursday he'll make a full review and stresses there's a "lot of work to do." Wilson adds there could

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Thursday's Time Schedule

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

By The Associated Press All Times EST FOOTBALL NFL Miami at Carolina, 8:20 p.m. COLLEGE FOOTBALL Top 25 No. 12 Oklahoma State vs. Colorado, 7:30 p.m. TOP 25 BASKETBALL Men No. 1 Kansas vs. Central Arkansas, 8 p.m. No. 4 Kentuck

Fla. governor wants Bowden back as Seminole coach

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMT

Embattled Florida State coach Bobby Bowden has a high-profile alumnus on his side Gov. Charlie Crist. The Republican governor said Wednesday the Seminoles coach has been great for the school and the 80-year-old Bowden deserves respect. Some of

Update on the latest sports

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMT

Jim Tracy of Colorado is a first-time winner of the NL Manager of the Year award while Mike Scioscia (SOH'-shuh) of the Los Angeles Angels is collecting his second AL honor. Tracy is the second manager to win the award after taking over during t

Michigan's Rodriguez says process has been fixed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:06:00 GMT

Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez says the process of filing forms that log hours players devote to football was corrected as soon as he learned it wasn't happening. Rodriguez declined further comment Wednesday because of an ongoing NCAA investigati

Country music awards boost ABC in the ratings

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:06:00 GMT

Country music is a good friend to ABC. The network had its strongest ratings week in more than a year last week. One big reason was its telecast of the Country Music Association Awards, which the Nielsen Co. says brought more than 17 millio

English soccer team sells Katy Perryinspired top

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:04:00 GMT

West Ham is selling lingerie after singer Katy Perry wore a top made out of three jerseys at this month's MTV Europe Music Awards. The American singer wore a claret-and-blue corset with the Premier League club's badges on the chest at the Nov. 5

Browns would give LeBron a shot

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:47:00 GMT

If LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him. "I think he should come on down," Mangini said. The [[kxtopic:nba:t[NBA]:t]] superstar, who was an All-State wide rece

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMT

New figures show South Dakota's October unemployment rate was 5 percent, up from 4.8 percent in September. The national jobless rate is 10.2 percent. South Dakota's Labor secretary, Pam Roberts, says South Dakota's rate has been around 4.8

Black coaches group considers new diversity rate

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:37:00 GMT

The Black Coaches and Administrators says it is concerned that only nine of the 120 schools in the Football Bowl Subdivision have coaches of color. The BCA's new report card, issued Wednesday, gives A's to 11 of 32 schools that hired football co

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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:34:00 GMT

BHS celebration

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:59:00 GMT

How do you top one State Title? Make it two in a row, and that's what Bismarck High's football team did this weekend, and for the second straight year, they celebrated. Karlgaard Gymnasium was the site, where the Demons were honored for their perfect se

Texas A&M remembers fatal '99 bonfire collapse

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:54:00 GMT

A somber candlelight vigil is concluding Texas A&M University's marking of the 10th anniversary of a bonfire collapse that killed 12 people. More than 3,000 people attended a vigil that began Wednesday at 2:42 a.m., the exact time of the Nov

Sports

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:12:00 GMT

MINNESOTA TWINS manager Ron Gardenhire (GAR'-din-high-er) Boof Bonser (BAHN'-zur) Craig Breslow (BREZ'-loh) Alexi Casilla (kah-SEE'-yah) Joe Crede (CREE'-dee) Michael Cuddyer (cuh-DYE'-er) Carlos Gomez (goh-MEZ')

Update on the latest sports

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:12:00 GMT

Just like in last April's national championship game, Kansas topped Memphis. But Memphis made the top-ranked Jayhawks sweat a bit in their 57-55 victory. Cole Aldrich had 18 points, 11 rebounds and blocked five shots, Memphis had a shot to win at

Texas A&M remembering fatal '99 bonfire collapse...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:56:00 GMT

Members of the Texas A&M University community say the bonfire collapse that killed 12 people and injured 27 others a decade ago has brought them closer as a family. About 4,000 people attended a Tuesday night ceremony commemorating the 10th

Armstrong now head coach at Rocky

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:22:00 GMT

Rocky Mountain head football coach Brian Armstrong has had the interim tag lifted from his title. The Frontier Conference school announced Tuesday that Armstrong will remain in charge of the school's fledgling program. The 36-year-old Armst

MSU Football

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:17:00 GMT

The Minot State football team travels to Sioux Falls this Saturday when they take on the top rated and defending national champion Cougars. The Beavers moved up to the 14th spot in the final NAIA poll and are making their first postseason appearance since

The Continued Push for NCAA D-II at MSU

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:17:00 GMT

It was big news this past July Minot State University was applying to make the move from the NAIA ranks to NCAA Division Two. Doing so certainly involves more than just making that announcement and the work to get accepted to the NCAA and a confere

Braylon Edwards pleads not guilty to assault count

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:51:00 GMT

Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge after he was accused of punching a man outside a downtown nightclub last month. Edwards was arraigned in Cleveland Municipal Court on Tu

FCS Coaches Poll

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:44:00 GMT

The top 25 teams in the Coaches Football Championship Subdivision poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 15 and revious ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Montana (17) 10-0 685 1 2. Southe

Vols DB Nyshier Oliver charged with shoplifting

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:55:00 GMT

A fourth Tennessee football player has been charged with breaking the law in the last two weeks. Nyshier Oliver is facing a charge of shoplifting. The 18-year-old freshman defensive back was cited at 1:45 p.m. on Nov. 7, a few hours before the

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:34:00 GMT

The Lincoln County Planning and Zoning Commission has granted the LifeLight Christian music festival a permit to hold its annual festival on a 220-acre farm just east of Worthing next Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-5. The LifeLight board voted Tuesd

Minnesota to bus to Iowa for game

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:34:00 GMT

The Minnesota football team is hitting the road this weekend literally. The Golden Gophers will take about a five-hour bus ride to and from Iowa rather than flying. The school made the decision to try and save some money during these difficult

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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:27:00 GMT

The annual LifeLight Christian music festival is coming to a farm east of Worthing next Labor Day weekend. The LifeLight board voted to approve the new location after the Lincoln County Planning and Zoning Commission granted the festival a permit. It

Update on the latest sports

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:07:00 GMT

Zack Greinke (GREHN'-kee) is the winner of the 2009 American League Cy Young Award. The Kansas City right-hander received 25 first-place votes and three seconds for 134 points in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Seattle

Jeff TowArnett could play vs. Iowa

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:42:00 GMT

Minnesota football coach Tim Brewster says center Jeff Tow-Arnett could return to the lineup for the final regular season game of the year against Iowa on Saturday. Most thought Tow-Arnett's college career was over when he broke his leg against

Kansas investigating football coach incident

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:53:00 GMT

Kansas is conducting an internal investigation into a personnel matter involving football coach Mark Mangino. Athletic director Lew Perkins issued a brief statement Tuesday confirming the review. Perkins met with the entire football team M

AP Interactive & Graphics Digest

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:08:00 GMT

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Griffin out as Murray State football coach

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:44:00 GMT

Murray State athletic director Allen Ward says football coach Matt Griffin won't be returning next season. Ward says he decided a change would be an advantage for the western Kentucky school. He says a search will begin immediately for a new hea

Sioux Falls officials look at event center plan

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:41:00 GMT

The Sioux Falls City Council is getting its first look at the final plan for a new event center that would be home to hockey, basketball and indoor football. Opponents want to know how the city plans to pay for it. Supporters of the new center s

Sports

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:12:00 GMT

Texas A&M remembering fatal '99 bonfire collapse...

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:12:00 GMT

Texas A&M University is preparing to mark the 10th anniversary of the bonfire collapse that killed 12 people and injured 27. Students and others were building the 59-foot tower of logs in an annual [[kxtopic:football:t[Football]:t]] season t

Ravens silence Browns...Freshman lifts Kentucky...Vols drop three...

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:12:00 GMT

The Baltimore Ravens allowed just 160 total yards and returned an interception for a touchdown in a 16-0 shutout of the Browns at Cleveland. Ray Rice opened the scoring with a 13-yard TD run early in the third quarter, just 17 seconds before Dawan La

Update on the latest sports

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:05:00 GMT

Quarterback Brady Quinn failed to rejuvenate the sputtering Cleveland Browns Monday night. The Browns fell to 1-and-8 by rolling up a mere 160 yards of total offense in a 16-0 loss to the Ravens. Quinn was ineffective after regaining the startin

Update on the latest in business:

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:41:00 GMT

Investors kept the stock market rally going to begin the week. The key averages rose more than 1 percent to 13-month highs, even as the dollar weakened. Gold shot up to a new record along with the prices of other commodities. That helped shares

Ravens pitch a shutout...Grizzlies drop A.I...Warriors move...

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:17:00 GMT

Ray Rice and Dawan Landry scored touchdowns 17 seconds apart in the third quarter as the Baltimore Ravens blanked the Browns 16-0 in Cleveland. Rice broke a scoreless deadlock with a 13-yard run before Landry returned a Brady Quinn interception 48 ya

Microsoft cofounder Allen treated for lymphoma

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:43:00 GMT

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. In a memo sent to employees, the CEO of Allen's investment firm says the 56-year-old Allen received the diagnosis this month and has begun chemotherapy. The CEO, Jod

Pomeroy Responds to Ads

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:24:00 GMT

North Dakota Congressman Earl Pomeroy says he's being targeted by an out of state special interest group for his vote in favor of the health care bill that barely passed in the House last week. (Rep. Earl Pomeroy) "I couldn't watch a Sunday football gam

Tomey to retire following this season

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:16:00 GMT

Dick Tomey created countless long-term relationships during his 29 years as a head football coach. The Gold Room in the Simpkins Center was overflowing Monday with his latest friends, colleagues and players when Tomey announced he was retiring f

TSN FCS Poll

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:34:00 GMT

The top 25 teams in The Sports Network Football Championship Subdivision poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 15, points and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Southern Illinois (49) 9-1

Update on the latest sports

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:52:00 GMT

Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan (KAHG'-lihn) is the National League Rookie of the Year, and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey is the AL winner. Coghlan edged Philadelphia Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ in a close race, receiving 17 first-pl

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UT dismisses 2 players charged in armed robbery

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:11:00 GMT

Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin has dismissed two of three freshmen players charged last week in an attempted armed robbery outside a Knoxville convenience store. Kiffin says wide receiver Nu'Keese Richardson and defensive back Mike Edwards have bee

Westbrook's status uncertain after concussion

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:22:00 GMT

Brian Westbrook's status is uncertain after the former All-Pro running back sustained another concussion in Philadelphia's 31-23 loss at San Diego. Westbrook was playing his first game after sitting out two because of a concussion suffered on Oc

Michigan football didn't keep workout logs

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:08:00 GMT

The University of Michigan says the beleaguered football program failed to file mandatory monthly logs that track how much players work out and practice. The NCAA is investigating whether Michigan violated its rules by holding more training sess