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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:09:00 GMT

Fox NFL pregame show to be aired from Afghanistan

NEW YORK -- The six-man announcing team traveled to an undisclosed location in the country this week to honor servicemen and women three days before Veterans Day. The two-hour special begins at 11 a.m. EST. The idea came about when Fox Sports chairman
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:09:00 GMT

Will the Eagles' defense be able to get to Tony Romo? (12 comments)

In his three losing starts to the Eagles, he had a 46.1 completion percent, a 5.18 yards-per-attempt average, one TD pass and six interceptions and was sacked 10 times. So forget about Marion Barber and Felix Jones and Tashard Choice. Forget about the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:02:00 GMT

Game Day: Cards underdog at West Virginia

Noon Mountaineer Field at Milan-Puskar Stadium (60,000) Morgantown, WV TV: Big East Network Radio: WHAS 840 AM Setting the Stage The University of Louisville football team returns to BIG EAST Conference action when the Cardinals travel to Morgantown, W.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:55:00 GMT

Woodley counting down days to Louisville

When you ask Highland Park H.S. (Texas) quarterback Luke Woodley about his upcoming plans to attend the University of Louisville, he can quickly tell you how many days exactly until he arrives on the UofL campus. The 6-2, 194-pound, three-star prospect
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:55:00 GMT

Will the rookies be ready for this rivalry game? (5 comments)

'For me, it's just like any other team,' Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb said earlier this week. 'I don't get caught up in the whole rivalry aspect of it. It's just like playing any other team. Whatever is on your schedule, that's who you have to play
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:20:00 GMT

Roughriders hoping history repeats

By IAN BUSBY, SUN MEDIA REGINA -- The last time the Roughriders hosted the West final, John Hufnagel was standing on the sidelines watching the clinching performance. It was 33 years ago to the day, and Hufnagel was the Stampeders quarterback as
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:15:00 GMT

Burris long-distance mentor to Riders QB

By IAN BUSBY, SUN MEDIA REGINA -- In the days leading up to a first-place showdown, two opposing quarterbacks have fired words back and forth through text messages. A little trash talking? Quite the opposite, actually. Henry Burris reached out to Darian
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:14:00 GMT

The misery to end for Boatmen

By TERRY KOSHAN, SUN MEDIA Adriano Belli loves to tell it as he sees it. And the Argonauts tackle was not ready to give the Montreal Alouettes a clean pass to get fitted for Grey Cup rings at the end of the month. The Argos play host to the Als at the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:13:00 GMT

Khan makes it two in a row for award

By KIRK PENTON, SUN MEDIA Winnipeg centre Obby Khan has won the Cal Murphy Heart of a Legend Award for the second straight year. The award is bestowed upon the Bomber who best demonstrates sportsmanship and dedication to the CFL and the community. Khan,
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:12:00 GMT

Bombers: Reid key to beating Ti-Cats

By KIRK PENTON, SUN MEDIA The Winnipeg Blue Bombers offence this season has been a lot like those SuperBalls you find in vending machines at the mall. You just never know which way it's going to bounce. Leading the way has been the always entertaining
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:11:00 GMT

Navy Depth Chart

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:54:00 GMT

MSU Commitment Scoreboard Update Week 12

Bolden and Gulf Coast go for the threepeat Scout.com | More It's playoff time in most areas of the country now. Many of the MSU commitments are still fighting for a chance at a state title, while others are already preparing for other sports. Next week
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:47:00 GMT

Big Ten game-day weather forecast

Iowa City, Iowa (Northwestern at No. 4 Iowa, noon ET): Partly cloudy, temperatures between 63 and 70 degrees, winds at 9 to 11 mph. Minneapolis (Illinois at Minnesota, noon ET): Partly cloudy, temperatures between 55 and 61 degrees, winds at 8 to 12 mph.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:46:00 GMT

Chiefs vs Jaguars - Game Day Blog

JAX November 7th 7:31 AM Sundays game in Jacksonville marks the start of the second portion of the Chiefs schedule. The day presents many team opportunities for the Chiefs chances to improve upon the various problem-areas that Chiefs head coach Todd
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:45:00 GMT

Raiders will look into reports of Cable's violence

ALAMEDA, Calif. The Raiders will undertake a 'serious evaluation' of allegations that coach Tom Cable has a history of violent behavior toward women. The team released a statement in response to allegations made to ESPN by Cable's first wife, Sandy
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:38:00 GMT

Perfect start stretched to 7-0

Saints wide receiver Marques Colston catches an 18-yard touchdown pass Monday night in New Orleans against Falcons defensive back Tye Hill. Colston led the Saints, the NFC's only undefeated team, with six receptions for 85 yards. (Chris
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:38:00 GMT

Moats makes most of playing time with 3 TDs

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. Starting running back Steve Slaton was sent to the bench after losing his fifth fumble of the season. But Ryan Moats took control, becoming the first player in franchise history to score three TDs in one game in a 31-10 Houston win
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:38:00 GMT

Manningstruggles in Indy's 16th win

INDIANAPOLIS Indianapolis' 16th straight regular-season victory will fit neatly into the Colts' record book. With Peyton Manning out of sync and the offense struggling to score touchdowns Sunday, the Colts turned to a former quarterback Joseph Addai for
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:38:00 GMT

Miami rides Ginn's jets to series sweep

Ted Ginn Jr. returns a kickoff for the Dolphins at the Meadowlands on Sunday. Ginn scored on kickoff returns of 100 and 101 yards during the third quarter against the Jets. 'I just wanted to make plays,' said Ginn, a former Ohio State star and
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:38:00 GMT

Colts put CB Jackson, S Sanders on IR

INDIANAPOLISThe 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. Jackson, who missed the second half of the 2008
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:38:00 GMT

Will the rookies be ready for this rivalry game? (4 comments)

'For me, it's just like any other team,' Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb said earlier this week. 'I don't get caught up in the whole rivalry aspect of it. It's just like playing any other team. Whatever is on your schedule, that's who you have to play
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:38:00 GMT

Time to bench Ronnie Brown vs. Pats?

Ever since the discovery of the wildcat offense, it's been awfully difficult to take Miami's Ronnie Brown out of any fantasy lineup. This may be the week where you want to show him the bench, though. Brown is coming off a 27-yard gamewhich ties his worst
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:38:00 GMT

Football fans tuning into games in big numbers

NEW YORKFavre, Brady, Sanchezand Tebow, too. The modern American pastime of watching football on TV is surging in popularity this season, for both NFL and college games. With the economy still rough, tuning into games offers football fans cheap
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:38:00 GMT

Steelers' Clark likely to sit out Denver game

PITTSBURGHRyan Clark may be saying everything he needs to say with his growing silence. The Pittsburgh Steelers safety is usually one of the team's most talkative players. But he is talking little as it becomes increasingly likely he won't play Monday in
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:38:00 GMT

NOW calls for Raiders coach Cable to be suspended

ALAMEDA, Calif. The National Organization for Women called on the Oakland Raiders to suspend coach Tom Cable while the team investigates allegations he has a history of violent behavior toward women. NOW president Terry O'Neill praised the Raiders in a
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:38:00 GMT

NFL Capsules: Houston at Indianapolis

OPENING LINEColts by 10 RECORD VS. SPREADHouston 4-3-1; Indianapolis 5-2 SERIES RECORDColts lead 13-1 LAST MEETINGColts beat Texans 33-27, Nov. 16, 2008 LAST WEEKTexans beat Bills 31-10; Colts beat 49ers 18-14 TEXANS OFFENSEOVERALL (8), RUSH (28), PASS
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:38:00 GMT

Another Jaguars home game blacked out

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars have failed to sell out a home game for the fourth time this season. Sunday's game against Kansas City (1-6) will not be televised in Jacksonville or in secondary markets that include Gainesville, Daytona
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:37:00 GMT

Proving time for Bengals, Ravens

It's proving time for the Bengals. And maybe the Ravens, too. Cincinnati sits atop the AFC North along with Pittsburgh at 5-2, and the Bengals have beaten the Steelers and Ravens. Next week, they visit the Steel City. So this is make or break time for a
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:37:00 GMT

Jury convicts man in Jaguars player shooting

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A jury convicted an ex-con Thursday of attempted first-degree murder in the shooting of former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Richard Collier in 2008. The six-person jury deliberated two hours and 45 minutes before returning
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:37:00 GMT

Cable talks with Davis about allegations

ALAMEDA, Calif. Coach Tom Cable said Wednesday that he has spoken with Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis about allegations that Cable has a history of violent behavior toward women. 'What we talked about is between us and we'll keep it that way,' he said.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:37:00 GMT