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Eskimos head to playoffs with win over hopeful Lions

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:06:51 GMT

Ricky Ray completed 19-of-26 passes for 248 yards, a touchdown, and an interception for the 13-time Grey Cup champion Eskimos (9-9), who captured the third spot in the West with the victory. Ray also had two rushing TDs. Calvin McCarty carried the ball 10 times for 81 yards and a score. Efrem Hill caught four passes for 24 yards and a score, while Fred Stamps hauled in six balls for 102 yards for the victors.

Martell Mallett rushed for 69 yards and a score on 12 carries for the Lions (8-10), whose only shot at making the playoffs relies on the Hamilton Tiger- Cats defeating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday. British Columbia suffered a blow at the quarterback position on Friday, as Casey Printers (fin...

Boise State survives LA Tech to remain undefeated

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:09 GMT

Moore ended with 354 yards and three touchdowns on 28-of-41 throws but also threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown.

Pettis ended with 105 yards on nine catches, while Titus Young brought in eight balls for 110 yards and a score for Boise State (9-0, 4-0 WAC), which is without a regular-season loss in the last two seasons.

Spurs' Parker leaves after rolling ankle

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:58:25 GMT

Parker was driving at the top of the key when his left ankle turned awkwardly.

X-rays taken after the game were negative, but the Frenchman did not return to the game, which the Spurs eventually lost, 96-84.

Lakers crush Grizzlies as Kobe notches 24,000th point

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:28:23 GMT

Bryant became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 24,000 points, passed veteran guard Allen Iverson -- now with the Grizzlies -- for 16th place on the all-time scoring list and notched his 99th career game with 40-plus points.

There were others on the court for Los Angeles, which won its fourth in a row to move to 5-1 on the season.

Report: Lincecum reaches plea, expected to only pay fines

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:52 GMT

Lincecum was pulled over for speeding on I-5, and the state trooper smelled marijuana and seized 3.3 grams of the drug and a pipe. He was then cited and released.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle late Friday, Lincecum has reach an agreement, which still needs to be approved by a Clark County judge, that will drop the drug possession charge and assess a $250 fine for possession of a marijuana pipe and a $122 fine for speeding.

Manny exercises option, will remain in LA in 2010

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:39:57 GMT

The 37-year-old slugger signed a one-year, $25 million deal with the club on March 4, 2009 with a player option for a second year at $20 million. He had until five days after the World Series ended or November 10, whichever came first, to inform the team if he planned to return or test free agency.

The pact, which carries a full no-trade clause, calls for the 12-time All-Star to donate $1 million to charity.

Carcillo scores twice as Flyers take down Sabres

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:54:19 GMT

Daniel Carcillo scored twice while Chris Pronger had a goal and an assist for the Flyers, who have won three straight. James van Riemsdyk and Darroll Powe each lit the lamp in the game.

"Our lines have been playing real good," said Carcillo. "I wanted to help in the points production and the goal scoring. It feels really good to get that monkey off my back and get a couple of goals." Derek Roy had a goal and an assist while Tyler Myers also had a goal for the Sabres, who had won five of six coming into the contest. Ryan Miller was charged with four goals on 36 shots in the loss.

Morrow and Turco help Stars slip past Canucks

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:32:40 GMT

Brad Richards scored the other goal for the Stars, who snapped a three-game skid.

Marty Turco turned aside 32-of-33 shots for Dallas, which was without leading goal scorer James Neal (groin).

Revs, Fire gear up for second leg

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:26:13 GMT

The Revs own a 2-1 advantage in the total goals, home-and-home series are will be aiming to knock off their Eastern rivals.

"The object was to win the game," New England coach Steve Nicol said after the first leg win. "We would have preferred it went 10-nil, but we know that's not happening. But we're ahead, which means they have to come out and come at us." "We went out with the mind set that we wanted to get a win, and obviously they're at home and they obviously wanted to get the win," Fire coach Denis Hamlett said.

RSL upsets defending champions Crew, advances to Eastern Final

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:45:50 GMT

RSL (2-0-0) headed into the match up one in the total goals, home-and-home series thanks to a late Robbie Findley tally in the first leg this past weekend, and closed it out on the road on Thursday night.

The Crew's Guillermo Barros Schelotto scored the game's first two goals inside 35 minutes to give the Supporters' Shield winners the advantage, but three unanswered goals by RSL ensured there would be a new MLS Cup champion in 2009.

Busch wins fifth straight truck race

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:41:55 GMT

The 24-year-old driver grabbed the lead from Ron Hornaday Jr. with less than 50 laps to go when he bumped Hornaday, causing him to wiggle. Busch finished one second ahead of Crafton to claim his series-leading seventh win of the season.

"It's an accomplishment to beat [Hornaday's] team here that's for sure, and we got it done today," said Busch, who won at Bristol, Chicagoland, New Hampshire and Talladega before Texas. "I hate seeing [Crafton] finish second to me. I really wish he could get a win." Busch has now scored 60 career wins combined in all three of NASCAR's national touring series, including 18 this year.

Kenseth takes Texas Nationwide pole

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:02:05 GMT

Kenseth lapped the 1.5-mile oval at 187.201 m.p.h. (28.846 seconds) for his second pole of the season and the 16th of his Nationwide career. His first pole here came in 2001.

"[The car] always has a lot of speed, so hopefully it will handle like we need it to for 300 miles tomorrow," Kenseth said.

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Mickelson leads Woods, Watney in China

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:10:25 GMT

Mickelson tapped in at the 18th for his sixth birdie and finished three trips around the Sheshan International course at 14-under 202.

The stage was set for an exciting battle between the top-ranked players in the world after Woods scrambled for a closing par to shoot a two-under 70 and earn a spot in the final group Sunday.

Bo Bae Song takes lead in Japan

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:51:17 GMT

Chasing her first LPGA Tour win, Song birdied the 18th hole to finish two trips around the Kintetsu Kashikojima course at 11-under 133.

Iijima shot a 64 and Kim had a 65 to share second place at 10-under 134.

Defiant Dawson preparing a bold statement

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:47:05 GMT

How Glen Johnson deserved to win their first fight. How HBO forced him into accepting a rematch. And how Johnson - who was already within a few pounds of fight weight a month ago - is ready to finish this weekend in Hartford a job he claims to have started last year in Tampa.

Dawson hears it all. And for those who buy into it, he has one simple declaration: "See you on Saturday night." "At this point, Glen Johnson sounds like he's looking for excuses, and looking for ways to pump himself up," Dawson said this week, upon returning from a seven-week training camp in Las Vegas. "And that's all it is, a lot of talk. But it doesn't mean anything." As for the specific points Johnson and others have made, the unbeaten 27-year- old's counters are just as precise, coming with the same slightly amused annoyance that marked replies prior to his last 40-something titl...

Perez grabs IBF bantamweight title from Agbeko

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:13:17 GMT

Perez (20-0), appearing in his first title fight, floored his opponent in the 10th round. The knockdown came after an apparent accidental head-butt, after which Agbeko turned his back apparently to complain. Perez won by a count of 117-110 on two of the scorecards, while a third judge had him ahead, 116-111, at the Treasure Island Hotel/Casino.

Agbeko (27-2) was making his third defense of the title he won over Luis Alberto Perez in September 2007.

First day of 26th Breeders' Cup offers no major surprises

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:53:55 GMT

This is the second straight year the World Championships are being held at Santa Anita.

Friday's program consisted of six races, including all five for fillies and mares.

Life Is Sweet captures Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:09:14 GMT

Zenyatta was held out of the Ladies' Classic to run in Saturday's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic versus the males. Also absent from the race was three- year-old filly Rachel Alexandra who is on vacation till next year.

Post-time favorite Careless Jewel set the pace in the 1 1/8 mile event for fillies and mares. The three-year-old filly led by as much as 10-lengths on Santa Anita's synthetic track.