Wednesday rundown

* Mangini says he regrets suggesting that the Lions faked injuries. (Canadian Press)

*Bengals Benson might be ready Sunday. (Cincinnati.com)

*Ahmad Bradshaw is a no go on Thanksgiving for Giants against the Broncos. (NY Times)

*Texans put safety Wilson on IR. (Houston Chronicle)

*Bills recruiting Mike Shanahan hard. (ESPN)

*NFL lineman John Runyan says he'll run for congress in New Jersey. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

*NFL on Thanksgiving is what it's all about. (SI)

*Shaq to miss his 6th straight game tonight. (ESPN)

*Wizards owner Abe Pollin died Tuesday. (Washington Post)

*UCLA reinstated Nikola Dragovic after he served his 2-game suspension. (LA Times)

*White Sox signed Andruw Jones to a one-year deal on Wednesday. (MLB)

*Red Sox going hard after Roy Halladay. (MLB)

*Boxer Francisco Rodriguez autopsy found Wednesday that he died from blunt impact to his head. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

*Ron Artest in his boxers on Jimmy Kimmel Live. (Via thebiglead.com)



*Six years olds hit like pros.



*Ridiculous high school football punt return.



*Derek Rose dunks on Greg Oden.

College Basketball Top 10: 11/23/09

Locker Room Links

*Patterson and the Wildcats are still undefeated, but it hasn't come easily so far.

1. Kansas
2. Michigan State
3. Texas
4. Kentucky
5. Villanova
6. Duke
7. Purdue
8. West Virginia
9. Syracuse
10. Butler

College Football Top 10: Week 13

Locker Room Links

*Boise State stayed undefeated against Utah St.

1. Florida
2. Texas
3. Alabama
4. Cincinnati
5. TCU
6. Boise State
7. Georgia Tech
8. Ohio State
9. Pittsburgh
10. Oregon

Monday rundown

*Urban Meyer says he has no plans to head to Notre Dame. (USA Today)

*Charges against Vols Jackson will be dismissed. (ESPN)

*Unbeaten Bearcats will go with Tony Pike this weekend against Illinois. (Cincinnati.com)

*Northeastern is cutting their football program. (Boston Globe)

*Latest BCS poll released. (ESPN)

*Steelers backup QB Charlie Batch out with a wrist injury. (Miami Herald)

*Packers Harris and Kampman are out for the rest of the season. (ESPN)

*Portis still out for Redskins, and Betts is gone for the season. (Washington Post)

*Saints to bring back Mike McKenzie. (NewOrleans.com)

*NFL Week 11 scoreboard.

*Soderling took down Nadal at ATP. (NY Times)

*Sunday NBA scoreboard.

*Sunday NHL scoreboard.

*Cal fans letting Tiger have it. (Via thebiglead.com)



*Kobe over the backboard shot.



*Devin Hester caught with his pants down.

Friday rundown

*Controversy swirling around Kansas football coach Mark Mangino. (ESPN)

*Filling in for Ronnie Brown who was place on IR earlier in the week, Ricky Williams ran for 3 td's in the Dolphins win over the Panthers. (Chicago Tribune)

*Chris Simms is likely to fill to in for the injured Kyle Orton in the Broncos matchup Sunday with San Diego. (Kansas City Star)

*Gasol leads Lakers to win in his return. (LA Times)

*After clearing waivers, Iverson and the Knicks already meeting about deal for this season. (NY Post)

*After reportedly agreeing to plea deal, Jayson Williams' plea hearing has been postponed indefinitely. (Star Ledger)

*Syracuse took down Cal in game one of the Coaches vs. Cancer classic last night. (USA Today)

*In game two of the Coaches vs. Cancer classic UNC came out on top against Ohio State. (USA Today)

*Jimmy Johnson inked a multi-year deal with Hendrick Thursday. (ESPN)

*Henry backing idea of replay after his handball won it for France. (ESPN)

*Marv Albert roughed up by 50 Cent's posse at Jimmy Kimmel. (LA Times)

*Thierry Henry handball for France vs. Ireland. (Via thebiglead.com)



*Jennings with the steal and dunk.



*OK State beat Colorado last night.

College Football Top 10: Week 12

Locker Room Links

*Bearcats stayed undefeated with big win over WVU.

1. Florida
2. Texas
3. Alabama
4. Cincinnati
5. TCU
6. Boise State
7. Georgia Tech
8. Pitt
9. Ohio State
10. LSU

Wendesday rundown

*Bill Self and the Jayhawks fought off Memphis last night for a big win. (Kansas City Star)

*Michigan State rallied to knock off upset minded Gonzaga last night. (Detroit News)

*Tuesday college basketball scoreboard.

*#1 UConn with a big win in Women's hoops over Texas. (Hartford Courant)

*Mark Mangino is in trouble as the headcoach of the Jayhawks football team. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

*New Mexico women's soccer player Elizabeth Lambert says she regrets her actions against BYU and has been suspended. (ESPN)

*LPGA will only play 23 events in 2010. (USA Today)

*F1 Champ Button is joining Hamilton with McLaren. (USA Today)

*Tuesday night NBA scoreboard.

*Tuesday night NHL scoreboard.

*Elizabeth Lambert, New Mexico soccer player going nuts. (Via thebiglead.com)



*WVU fan acts like a moron at Cincy game. (Via SIHotclicks)

Tuesday rundown

*Dick Jauron is out the Bills coach after 3-6 start. (USA Today)

*Larry Johnson official signed with the Bengals Tuesday. (ESPN)

*Polamalu could be out of commission once again. (Yahoo)

*Eagles running back Brian Westbrook is going to meet with a specialist to determine future. (ESPN)

*Chief's Dwayne Bowe suspended four games for drug violation. (Kansas City Star)

*Zack Greinke is the AL Cy young winner. (USA Today)

*Weis thinks he still has a chance at Notre Dame. (ESPN)

*Internal investigation of Kansas football program underway. (University Daily Kansan)

Thursday rundown

*Byron Scott is the first NBA coach to lose his job this season as the Hornets have started 3-6. (USA Today)

*Antoine Walker working on his debt to a Vegas casino. (USA Today)

*Wednesday night NBA scoreboard.

*Niners and Bears battle tonight on the NFL network. (Yahoo)

*Falcons coach and two Redskins fined after on field fracas last week. (ESPN)

*Browns running back Jamal Lewis says Mangini is overworking them. (Akron Beacon Journal)

*Three Tennessee football players have been charged with attempted robbery. (Huntsville Times)

*Nationals sticking with Riggleman as manager. (MLB)

*Hudson and the Braves agreed on a new 3-year deal today. (MLB)

*Tiger Woods opened with a 66 in Australia. (AP)

*Wednesday night NHL scoreboard.

Wednesday rundown

*Larry Johnson went unclaimed off waivers yesterday and no one is yet to pick him up as a free agent. (Washington Post)

*Brady Quinn to start for the Browns this weekend. (ESPN)

*Cincinnati going with Collaros against WVU Friday night. (ESPN)

*Cardinals working on a plan to introduce McGwire. (Sporting News)

*Ex-wife of Dodger owner Frank McCourt says she didn't cheat. (NBC LA)

*AL gold gloves were announced Tuesday. (MLB)

*Baseball GM's decide not to expand replay. (San Jose Mercury News)

*Nuggets victorious over Bulls after long look at replay. (Denver Post) (Video below)

*Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has gone public with his battle with leukemia. (LA Times)

*Tuesday night NBA scoreboard.

*Tuesday night NHL scoreboard.

*Bulls vs. Nuggets finish goes to replay. (Via thebiglead.com)

College Basketball Top 10: Preseason

Locker Room Links

*Allen Field house home of top ranked Jayhawks.

1. Kansas
2. Michigan State
3. Texas
4. Kentucky
5. North Carolina
6. Villanova
7. Duke
8. West Virginia
9. Purdue
10. Butler

College Football Top 10: Week 11

Locker Room Links

*TCU continues to shine with other top 10 teams losing.

1. Florida
2. Texas
3. Alabama
4. Cincinnati
5. TCU
6. Boise State
7. Georgia Tech
8. LSU
9. Ohio State
10. Pittsburgh

Monday rundown

*Larry Johnson is no longer a member of the Kansas City Chiefs after they let him go today. (NYT)

*NFL looking into the scuffle in the Redskins-Falcons game. (ABC News)

*Tom Brady says the Pats were motivated by the trash talking Joey Porter in their game with the Dolphins yesterday. (USA Today)

*Tony Dungy thinks the Buffalo Bills would be a good spot for Mike Vick. (USA Today)

*Mangini to name Browns starter Wednesday. (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

*NFL week 9 scoreboard.

*Oregon reinstated running back LeGarrette Blount Sunday. (USA Today)

*Cincinnati coach Brian Kelley says Tony Pike is the starting quarterback for the Bearcats when he's healthy. (ESPN)

*Latest BCS standings are out and TCU has risen to #4. (ESPN)

*Reports saying Memphis Grizzilies guard Allen Iverson is mulling retirement. (Detroit Free Press)

*Sunday NBA scoreboard.

*Red Sox working a new deal with Wakefield, declined an option on Varitek and picked up an option on Victor Martinez. (ESPN)

*Sunday NHL scoreboard.

*Women's high school soccer players fight just like college counterparts. (Via thebiglead.com)



*Great catch by Randy Moss.



*Another great catch, this one by Justin Gage.



*Jahvid Best was ok after this fall.



*Baylor women's player dunks in exhibition game.



*Producer doesn't realize his mic is live during Villanova Richmond game.

College Football Top 10: Week 10

Locker Room Links

*Iowa made a big comeback against Indiana last week to stay undefeated.

1. Florida
2. Texas
3. Alabama
4. Cincinnati
5. TCU
6. Iowa
7. Boise State
8. Oregon
9. LSU
10. Penn St.

Friday rundown

*Bulls beat Lebron and the Cavs last night in Cleveland. (NBA)

*Thursday night NBA scoreboard.

*Yankees hold their victory parade today. (Newsday)

*San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum is facing pot charges. (San Jose Mercury News)

*Holliday and Bay among first to file for free agency. (MLB)

*Red Sox made a deal with Marlins for Hermida. (Yahoo)

*Colts dealing with injuries for key players. (ESPN)

*Man convicted of shooting former Jags offensive lineman Richard Collier. (PFT)

*Head of women's group NOW wants Raiders head coach Tom Cable suspended. (St. Louis Post-Distpatch)

*After losing final appeal to play again for Oklahoma State this year, Dez Bryant is declaring himself eligible for the NFL draft. (USA Today)

*Tiger Woods shares the lead at the World Golf Championship. (CNN)

*New Mexico women's soccer player gets physical. (Via thebiglead.com)

Thursday rundown

*Hideki Matsui won the MVP award last night in the World Series as the Yankees dispatched of the Phils. (NY Daily News)

*After winning the World Series Joe Girardi helped a woman who had crashed her call into a wall. (ESPN)

*Angels resigned Abreu to a two-year deal. (LA Times)

*LA court rejects Jamie McCourt's attempt to get job back with Dodgers. (LA Times)

*Women's group wants Raiders coach Tom Cable fired. (ABC 11)

*Romo taking high road with Roy Williams. (ESPN)

*Skins D-coordinator defending Snyder. (Washington Post)

*Dez Bryant loses final appeal with NCAA. (Dallas Morning News)

*Wednesday NBA scoreboard.

*Wednesday NHL scoreboard.

Wednesday rundown

*Pedro toes the rubber tonight in game 6 against Andy Pettite. (MLB)

*Cowboys receiver Roy Williams doesn't know why he and Tony Romo haven't figured it out yet. (Dallas Morning News)

*Brian Westbrook expects to play this Sunday against the Cowboys. (Miami Herald)

*Colts lose LB Hagler for season. (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

*Chiefs fans don't want Larry Johnson to get Chiefs rushing record, so they are signing a petition to get rid of him. (USA Today)

*Bowden says he'll make final call on who the new defensive coordinator will be, not Fisher. (ESPN)

*Urban Meyer says SEC officials missed a late hit on Tim Tebow. (Florida Today)

*Danica Patrick is close to deal with Earnhardt Jr.'s Nationwide team. (Sporting News)

*NBA referee jailed on gambling, Tim Donaghy was released Wednesday. (ESPN)

Tuesday rundown

*Lee helped lead the Phillies to a game 5 victory that sends things back to New York on Wednesday night for game 6. (MLB)

*Game 6 starters have been announced. (USA Today)

*Victorino's finger fine for game 6. (MLB)

*The Saints took care of the Falcons on Monday night football. (Bloomberg)

*NFL Week 8 scoreboard.

*Browns let go of GM, have a history of problems. (USA Today)

*Redskins owner Dan Snyder says the 'Skins have let everyone down with their 2-5 start. (Washington Times)

*Sources say that Hamels and Myers, both parts of the Phillies pitching staff were arguing after game 5. (Yahoo)

*Georgia Washaun Ealey says Florida's Brandon Spikes doesn't deserve suspension. (AP)

*The Grizzlies and Gay couldn't reach an extension before the deadline. (Yahoo)

*Mavs forward Drew Gooden may have used homophobic slurs toward a fan. (Dallas Morning News)

*Maya Moore of the UConn women's basketball team was a unanimous AP-All American selection today. (ESPN)

*Rajon Rondo talking smack to Chris Paul. (Via thebiglead.com)



*PETA saying Manu shouldn't have hit bat.



*Huge hit in Kansas-Texas Tech game.

Monday rundown

*Favre led the Vikes to a big win yesterday at Lambeau. (PFT)

*NFL Week 8 scoreboard.

*Yanks took a three games to one lead last night on the Phillies in Philadelphia. (NY Daily News)

*Kobe went for 41 last night in a win for the Lakers. (San Jose Mercury News)

*The Boston Celtics and Rajon Rondo have agreed on a new 5-year deal. (Fox)

*Sunday night NBA scoreboard.

*Texas jumped Alabama for second in the newest BCS poll released Sunday. (Baltimore Sun)

*Brandon Spikes apparently tried to gouge a Georgia players eyes. (Miami Herald) (Video below)

*Former UK coach, Billy Gillispie plead guilty to DUI. (AP)

*Former NBA ref Donaghy to be released from jail. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

*Tom Cable abusive to women in his past? (ESPN)

*Spikes gouging Georgia players eyes. (Via thebiglead.com)



*Huge hit in Rams-Lions game.



*Huge crash at Talladega yesterday, McMurray won by the way.



*Manu swats a bat out of the air.

Friday rundown

*Yankees won game two on the arm of A.J. Burnett. (NY Daily News)

*Two calls were blown by the umps in game two. (ESPN)

*Carmelo Anthony went for 41 last night as the Nuggets beat the Trail Blazers. (Reuters)

*Derrick Rose returned for the Bulls last night and led them to the win. (Chicago Tribune)

*Thursday night NBA scoreboard.

*UNC upset Va Tech in Thursday night college football action. (Washington Post)

*Larry Johnson and the Chiefs are in settlement talks that could possibly end his career with the Chiefs. (USA Today)

*Bob Knight turns down Hall of Fame invite at Indiana. (USA Today)

*Pacquiao says that Mayweather doesn't want to fight him. (LA Times)

*Red Wings will be without another one of their top goal scorers for a while. (ESPN)

*Thursday night NHL scoreboard.

*J.J. Reddick talking about making rap album...funny stuff. (Via thebiglead.com)



*Derrick Rose with a big block.

Thursday rundown

*Phils win game on on the arm of Cliff Lee. (NYT)

*The man to the left, former Red Sox ace Pedro Martinez goes for the Phils tonight in Game 2. (ESPN)

*Kansas Jayhawks are number one in both preseason College Basketball polls. (ESPN)

*Don Zimmer doesn't remember the 2003 incident with Pedro Martinez the same as Pedro does. (NESN)

*The Boston Red Sox are going to meet with Cuban lefty. (ESPN)

*Tennesse Titans have decided to bench Kerry Collins and go with Vince Young. (Sporting News)

*Chiefs suspended Larry Johnson yesterday for his twitter remarks. He'll miss one game. (Kansas City Star)

*Browns fans are planning to protest their Nov 16th game. (SI)

*Shaq applying to be Sheriff's deputy in Cleveland. (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

*Penguins Malkin out two-three weeks with shoulder sprain. (Miami-Herald)

*A.J. Allmendinger has been busted for drunk driving. (ABC11)

*Wednesday night NBA scoreboard.

*Wednesday night NHL scoreboard.

*NBA buzzer beater in Minnesota. (Via thebiglead.com)



*A goal miss...somehow. (Via SIHotclicks)



*Video of Pedro throwing Zimmer to the ground.

Wednesday rundown

*Lakers got their championship rings last night before taking down the Clips. (LA Times)

*Celtics open the season with a statement win over Lebron and the Cavs. (NESN.com)

*Tuesday night NBA scoreboard.

*Game one of the World Series gets going at 7:30 tonight in the Bronx. (Newsday)

*Female Phillies fan offered sex for World Series tickets. (NY Post)

*Favre's Packers teammates say the Vikes won't measure to the '96 Packers. (ESPN)

*Larry Johnson apologized yesterday for anti gay slur that appeared on his twitter. (LA Times)

*Mark Sanchez says he's sorry he was eating a hotdog on the sideline during the Jets blowout win over the Raiders on Sunday. (USA Today)

*The NCAA has ruled that Dez Bryant has been suspended for the remainder of the College Football season. (USA Today)

*Jamie McCourt says as part of the divorce proceedings with her husband she wants her job back with the Dodgers. (LA Times)

*The World Anti-Doping Agency has questions about Agassi's admission that he used crystal meth during playing days. (ESPN)

*Tuesday night NHL scoreboard.

*Man charged with murder of UConn football player Jasper Howard is headed to court today.



*Nasty hockey collision. (Via thebiglead.com)



*Phil doesn't get fist bump from Kobe. (Via SIHotclicks)

Tuesday rundown

*Glen Davis broke his right thumb in a fight at LSU. (Boston Globe)

*Tuesday night NBA schedule.

*Larry Johnson has been banned from the Chiefs while the team and the NFL look into his use of gay slurs on Twitter. (Washington Post)

*Man charged in killing of UConn football player Jasper Howard. (LA Times)

*Titans owner wants Vince Young to start. (USA Today)

*Brian Westbrook suffered concussion in the Eagles win over the Redskins last night. (NFL)

*Chris Cooley broke his ankle last night, but thinks he could be back in 4 weeks. (USA Today)

*NFL Week 7 scoreboard.

*Phillies say they'll go with Pedro in game two. (ESPN)

*Astros hire Red Sox Brad Mills as their new manager. (MLB)

*Iowa lost one of their top running backs for the year. (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

*In new book Andre Agassi admits to using crystal meth. (NY Daily News)

*Bob Knight says he won't settle in lawsuit. (ESPN)

*Monday night NHL scoreboard.

*Huge collision at track event. (Via thebiglead.com)



*Bob Griese shoots his mouth off.



*D.C. lottery makes fun of Dan Snyder.



*Iowa State post-game celebration.



*Taylor Mays rips receivers helmet off.

College Football Top 10: Week 9

Locker Room Links

*TCU was impressive in big win over BYU over the weekend.

1. Florida
2. Texas
3. Alabama
4. USC
5. Iowa
6. Cincinnati
7. TCU
8. Boise State
9. LSU
10. Oregon

Monday rundown

*A-Rod and the Yanks finished off the Angels last night to advance to the World Series. (NY Times)

*ESPN let go of Steve Phillips yesterday after his affair. (NY Times)

*Mark McGwire set to be the hitting coach in St. Louis. (Fox)

*Indians hire Manny Acta as new manager. (Washington Post)

*Florida stays number one in latest BCS poll. (Orlando Sentinel)

*Oklahoma's Sam Bradford chooses season ending surgery and prepares for draft. (NYT)

*Saints rally from 21 points down on the Dolphins to stay unbeaten. (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

*Cards take down Giants on Sunday Night football. (Sporting News)

*Benson and Bengals run over the Bears. (NYT)

*Larry Johnson goes nuts on coach on his twitter page. (Yahoo)

*NFL Week 7 scoreboard.

*Hamlin beats Johnson at Martinsville. (USA Today)

*Sunday NHL scoreboard.

*Adrian Peterson ran over William Gay yesterday in the Vikes-Steelers contest. (Via thebiglead.com)



*Tony Romo avoids 4 tacklers before completing pass.



*Terence Newman lighting up Roddy White.

Friday rundown

*Redskins VP says Jim Zorn will coach the rest of the season. (USA Today)

*Angels force the ALCS back to New York. (NY Times)

*MLB switching umpires for World Series. (Newsday)

*Raiders coach Tom Cable won't be facing any charges. (San Francisco Chronicle)

*Isiah Thomas says he was blind sided by accusations that Magic Johnson makes about him in his new book. (Yahoo)

*Big Blue nation a little worried as Kentucky and the NCAA discuss star recruit John Wall's eligibility. (Sporting News)

*The Florida Gators could be without three starters on the defensive side of the football for their match-up Saturday with Miss St. (ESPN)

*Ole Miss is trying to silence a long time chant heard in Oxford. (WXVT)

*Wife of former Titans GM Floyd Reese wanted the Pats to score 100 points on the Titans last week. (ESPN)

*Phillies fan falls off cab during celebration after winning NLCS. (Via thebiglead.com)

Thursday rundown

*Phils took down the Dodgers last night to advance to the World Series for the second straight season. (Philadelphia Daily News)

*Reports say that Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford is going to have season ending shoulder surgery. (Newsday)

*Terrell Pryor of the Ohio State Buckeyes has been seeking advice from Lebron James. (ESPN)

*SEC suspended an officiating crew that has missed calls the last couple of weeks in conference play. (Charlotte Observer)

*Redskins coach Jim Zorn reportedly considered quitting after last weeks loss. (Washington Post)

*Bengals running back Cedric Benson says the Bears tried to blackball him. (Cincinnati Enquirer)

*Dallas Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton called out the coaching staff yesterday and says that Mile Austin will be starting ahead of him. (ESPN)

*Patriots and Bucs tangle in London this Sunday. (Fox)

*UCF told Marcus Jordan that he could wear his Dads brand and not Adidas which they have a contract with. (Orlando Sentinel)

*Vancouver olympic flame lit. (AFP)

*Wednesday NHL scoreboard.

*Wednesday NBA preseason scoreboard.

*Pepperdine basketball player dunks over five guys. (Via thebiglead.com)