Regularly, games a treasure trove Nov 23, 2009
Miles, a Michigan man, was regarded as a prime contender to replace Lloyd Carr as Wolverines coach two years ago, but he chose to remain at LSU.. Rich Rodriguez, very much not a Michigan man, took over and has produced back-to-back losing seasons, including a 21-10 loss to Ohio State Saturday. (Boston Globe)
The gauntlet Nov 23, 2009
College football title contenders have their special challenges - USATODAY.com ... College football title contenders have their special challenges ... Texas quarterback and Heisman contender Colt McCoy passed for 396 yards and four touchdowns Saturday in a 51-20 win against Kansas. (USA Today -- Sports)
Winterball Roundup - 11/21 Nov 23, 2009
Mendoza also leads the circuit with 45 strikeouts, which is 15 more than the next-highest contender. Venezuelan Winter League. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
Martin not frustrated despite fourth second-place finish Nov 23, 2009
Many had not expected Martin to be a contender when the season opened ... The way this season began, not many probably expected Martin to be a contender. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Road warrior Cardinals head to former home of St. Louis Nov 22, 2009
Each is also on much shakier footing in regards to its postseason prospects than a month ago, with the two contenders having stumbled noticeably following strong starts ... Well-rested and hungry to end a long winless drought, look for New York to get back to basics and show a glimpse of resembling the team that many had stamped a serious Super Bowl contender in September. (ABC 7 News, DC)
The end can't arrive soon enough Nov 22, 2009
Szakacsy's elbow will be fully healed by next season and he may be a contender for the job, after all. Look hard enough and you can find reasons for hope, although the line between optimism and delusion often gets blurred. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Ochocinco Leads Surging Bengals Into Oakland Nov 22, 2009
The Bengals were in the Raiders' position the past few years, looking to play spoiler against a contender at the end of yet another lost season. Cincinnati even finished a half-game behind the Raiders a year ago, before turning it around behind a revamped defense and revived running game led by Cedric Benson. (FOX19.com, OH)
PSU to play waiting game for BCS Nov 22, 2009
However, with both the Lions and Hawkeyes now sitting on their couches until the bowls, it comes down to watching the Cowboys and another at-large contender like Boise State attempt to notch wins. In other words, Penn State had to make its last push to selection committees well before almost everyone else. (Daily Collegian, PA)
2008-09: Top 15 Countdown Nov 22, 2009
During his tenure Groseth built the Wildcats into a contender, finishing in the upper half of the conference in seven-consecutive years from 2001-07, including a third-place effort in 2004 ... "My years here have been great and the school and administration have treated me well. I leave with even more respect for the institution than I had when I started 20 years ago. I have seen a transformation of the Athletic Department and Northwestern Men's Swimming from a perennial doormat to a perennial... (Nusports.com)
Football Scoreboard - Nov. 21, 2009 Nov 22, 2009
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21. BYU quarterback Max Hall established new MWC records for career passing (11,039) and total offensive (11,227) yards in the Cougars' 38-21 win over Air Force. (Themwc.com)
Comparing Sagarin and SoS on an Off Week Nov 22, 2009
The ACC hasn t had a serious NC contender since 1999 ... Miami and Florida State were once yearly contenders for the National Championship, Florida was just a good program until Urban Meyer arrived, Alabama was an average team until Saban came to town, Saban also brought LSU back to a National contending level. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
RossTuckerInside The NFL The Ravens will struggle against Peyton and Co., plus more mail. Nov 21, 2009
Will the real preseason Super Bowl contender please stand up. Both teams have been disappointing after coming into the year riding a wave of expectations. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
KC a contender for '12 All-Star Game Nov 21, 2009
The Official Site of the Kansas City Royals. Selig hints that the new 'K' may host Midsummer Classic. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Life in the fast lane: Nov 21, 2009
The latest mid-major heartthrob has grown into a legitimate contender. After upsets over Vanderbilt and Ohio State in the last two tournaments, Siena, playing at NASCAR speeds, believes it can take the next step. (Sienasaints.com)
Playoff Drive in the Meadowlands? Nov 21, 2009
Time to show your city, fans, and selves whether this team is a serious contender for a wild card spot ... If the Birds drop this one, they really can only lose one more if they want to be a legitimate contender in the NFC playoff hunt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Spiller to light up Death Valley one last time Nov 21, 2009
It helps to have Spiller, a rising Heisman Trophy contender, on your side. He seemingly sets a first time ever feat each time he touches the ball, Swinney said. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Saturday Morning Splurge Jonathan Daniel/ Getty ImagesThe Michigan-Ohio State game is usually the ultimate winner-take-all contest in the Big Ten. Not the case this year.Does The Game still matter? Can Oregon take control of the Pac-10 race? Mallory Rubin examines Saturday's major storylines while Alabama and Florida prepare to devour cupcakes. Nov 21, 2009
While Heisman contender C.J. Spiller deserves much of the credit, some must go to Kyle Parker, the aforementioned frosh QB, who has thrown 10 touchdowns to two picks in the team's last four wins over FBS competition. The Tigers have been playing shutdown defense, too, allowing just 299. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Landahl: Survivor Man Nov 21, 2009
"Right now the tourney business is in a down cycle, I think it's going to recover but bottom line is this, encourage friends to fish, learn about it, fish some fun tourneys to get your feet wet. Tourney fishing is about the competition, credibility, and fun. Use tourney fishing to build your personal fishing credibility, don't depend on it to make millions. If you do, you'll be a one and done angler, rather than one that could've been a contender.". Dave and Kristin Landahl host The Fishing... (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Agent: Josh Johnson doesn't expect to get a long-term deal from Florida Marlins Nov 21, 2009
Johnson needs to go to a contender when he reaches his free agency year And one more thing: What is the deal of entering those security words at the bottom in order to post your comment. That's just stupid Tim They have no excuses now. (The Palm Beach Post)
Clemson - UVA Preview & Prediction Nov 21, 2009
The Cavs can risk it by kicking to Spiller, or give Clemson excellent starting field position by pushing the kick out of bounds or kicking away from the Heisman contender. Both teams' kicking units have been solid for a majority of the season, though Clemson's has been on the skids in the last two games, not that this match-up will come down to the kicking game. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)
Smith the bolter in T20 kickstart to summer fun Nov 21, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. The heat was on action from a sweltering SCG yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Stanback has landed on his feet with Patriots Nov 21, 2009
During his senior season as the University of Washington s quarterback, Stanback had become a contender to win Pacific-10 player of the year. The Huskies were trailing Oregon State late in the fourth quarter, Stanback trying to lead a desperate comeback. (Boston Globe)
Pass the sugar Nov 21, 2009
The Contender Australia boxing series on Fox8 has a dark shadow cast over it due to the scoring judges, who were appointed by the NSW Boxing Authority. There is an absolute shocker in Monday night's episode when knockout artist Victor Oganov takes on unbeaten middleweight national champ Junior Talipeau, and other fighters have taken umbrage to results. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
More of this story Nov 21, 2009
Dewey s defense knows what they are up against when perennial contender Clinton rolls into town tonight for a big-time second round class 3A playoff game set for 7:30 p.m.. The Red Tornadoes (8-3) wield a powerful running game anchored by the speedy Texas Tech-bound Delans Griffin. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Gauchos Travel to San Diego for NCAA Second Round Game Nov 21, 2009
UC Santa Barbara Official Athletics Site. UCSB has made eight consecutive postseason appearances. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Warren Central-Center Grove: Warriors sprint to first title game since 2006 Nov 21, 2009
For the seniors, who were freshman the last time the Warriors hoisted a state championship trophy, getting back puts an end to three seasons of building the program back to a state title contender. "We just tried to get back to they dynasty, and get back to home and that's the dome, and that's all that we were trying to do," said Manuel, who remembered watching the last title game win in his first year at the school. (FOX59, IN)
Clemson maintains focus on title run Nov 21, 2009
It helps to have Spiller, a rising Heisman Trophy contender, on your side. The fleet Spiller needs just 140 yards to become the NCAA s fifth player to surpass 7,000 all-purpose yards. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Viper winter sports get underway Nov 21, 2009
Liberty Hill is ranked ninth in the state and is a regional contender that just reloads and Burnet is stocked with size and quickness, Ellis said. Ellis put many of his players in basketball leagues over the summer to prepare them for the varsity level of play. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Still-hungry Ruiz Makes Room For Thirds Nov 20, 2009
2 contender) vs. Moruti Mthalane (No. 3 contender) Miranda (30-4-1, 23 KO): First title fight; Lost only fight outside of Mexico Mthalane (23-2, 16 KO): Second title fight; Stopped in IBF/IBO title try in 2008 Fitzbitz says: Miranda by decision ... 6 contender) Kessler (42-1, 32 KO): Third defense of second reign; Held WBA title from 2004-07 Ward (20-0, 13 KO): First title fight; Second fight in Oakland (1-0, 0 KO) Fitzbitz says: Ward by decision. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Ravens escape from Cleveland with a win Nov 20, 2009
Further first-half struggles like the past six games will make it extremely difficult for the Ravens to emerge as a legitimate playoff contender. After the Colts and Steelers, the Ravens play the Green Bay Packers in another Monday night game. (BynersInsider.com)
Roundtable: Is the SEC still the one? Nov 20, 2009
The only other Big Six leagues with legit national title contenders are the Big 12 () and Big East () ... Although USC's struggles this season has left the Pac-10 without a true national title contender that could stack up to the SEC's dynamic duo of Florida and Alabama, the Pac-10 makes up for it with balance ... The lack of a title contender at the top of the standings and the presence of Washington State at the bottom of the standings keeps the Pac-10 from measuring up to the SEC.. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Wilson: Changes ahead Nov 20, 2009
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Firing coach Dick Jauron was merely the start of a major overhaul owner Ralph Wilson is prepared to conduct this offseason in order to make his team a contender again. Outlining his plans in a telephone interview with The Associated Press on Thursday, Wilson said he's open to going after a high-profile coach, is willing to hire a general manager with a football background and warned that no position on his team is safe. (ESPN -- Football)
NFL Notebook: Bulluck's words stir Texans-Titans rivalry Nov 20, 2009
Firing coach Dick Jauron was merely the start of a major overhaul Buffalo owner Ralph Wilson is prepared to conduct this offseason in order to make his team a contender again. Yesterday, Wilson told The Associated Press he is open to going after a high-profile coach, willing to hire a general manager with a football background and warned that no position on his team is safe. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
The Georgia High School Football Dailys Weekend Predictions: Whos winning and losing in Playoffs Second Round Nov 20, 2009
We ll find out who s the contender and who s the pretender Friday night. Go North. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
PIAA Girls' Soccer Semifinals: No more magic Nov 20, 2009
" The Dynamos made it 2-0 when Ally Overly headed in a shot via a corner kick taken by Brittany Loveland with 25:05 left. South Park cut the deficit to 2-1 on a goal by Raymond, assisted by junior forward Jaclyn Wolf with 6:24 left, but could not manage to get the equalizer despite several other scoring chances. South Park had its three-year WPIAL championship run end this season as well as its chance to repeat as state champion go down the drain, both at the hands of Springdale. With players... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
IanThomsenInside The NBA The Pistons need Ben Gordon to be more than Mr. Buzzer Beater. Nov 20, 2009
Dumars feels signing Gordon is first step in gradually rebuilding into title contender. Ben Gordon's ability to get off a shot no matter the defender or place on the floor comes from hours of unconventional training. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Running to daylight, Gerhart puts Stanford back in spotlight Nov 20, 2009
"The legacy I want to leave is the re-establishment of the Stanford football program as a Pac-10 contender and as a nationally recognized program," said Gerhart, a senior who's also a pro prospect as an outfielder on the baseball team. "We can look back and say, 'Look what we've gone through, look what we accomplished.' ". (USA Today -- Sports)
Florida could take the Panthers downtown Nov 20, 2009
The Pitt women's basketball team will step way up in class in terms of competition tonight when the Panthers (1-0) play host to Southeastern Conference contender Florida. And the Gators (1-1) are likely to have chips on their shoulders after coming off a 66-62 loss to No. 13 Florida State. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Divergent styles collide in Mark Morris-Ellensburg quarterfinal Nov 20, 2009
Mark Morris will have its hands full with Sterkel, who has emerged as the leading contender for all-state Player of the Year honors. He s a pretty good player, Perkins said of Sterkel. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Columbians eager to avenge September loss to Santiam Christian Nov 20, 2009
Santiam Christian, a perennial state contender in Oregon Class 3A football, came calling in a nonleague matchup at Chris Corl Field. So what happened. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Americans can relate this bit of soccer Nov 20, 2009
If you recall the , there were more guys taking falls than every crooked contender in the history of boxing. It's too late for the Irish to do anything but protest, though. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hand Of Fraud APHenry (left) admits he handled the ball before assisting on the extra-time goal Wednesday that eliminated Ireland.Thierry Henry cheated, and France is headed to the World Cup as a result -- but SI.com's Gabriele Marcotti asks what you would have done and says it isn't as open-and-shut as it looks. Nov 20, 2009
With Ronaldo, Portugal is a contender. Without him, it's what we saw: a team that struggles to overcome Bosnia. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Focus squarely on UVA Nov 20, 2009
" BEST MATCHUP: Boston College WR vs. North Carolina CB . BC's game with North Carolina pits one of the ACC's top receivers against the conference's hottest cornerback. Gunnell has caught 21 passes for 388 yards over the Eagles' past three games. He enters Saturday's game with 43 catches - 20 more than any of his teammates. Gunnell figures to spend at least part of the game lining up against Burney, who picked off three passes last Saturday in a 33-24 victory over . Burney set an ACC record... (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)
AndyStaplesInside College Football TCU could play for the BCS title. Here's what needs to happen. Nov 20, 2009
It didn't seem important then, but there is a distinct possibility that Clemson will win its next three games and become a 10-3 ACC champion with a major Heisman Trophy contender (C.J. Spiller) on its roster. Would that give the Frogs a bump. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Robinson's head and shoulders above the rest Nov 20, 2009
Robinson on the attack against England. Today's most viewed articles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Game capsules Nov 20, 2009
Willcox proved it is a legitimate championship contender after knocking off top-seed Phoenix Northwest Christian in the quarterfinals. Republic reporters Odeen Domingo, Jose E. Garcia, Tyler Killian, Nick Kosmider, Kevin McGuire, Sarah McLellan and Richard Obert contributed to this report. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Track and Field 2010 Outlook Nov 20, 2009
"Alyssa is one of the premier distance runners in the conference as a three-time regional qualifier and NCAA contender," said Kepler. "We are excited to have her back in the mix and leading our young group.". (Utahutes.com)
Van Gaal gets slammed by Bayern Munich chiefs Nov 20, 2009
Another defeat in Sunday's game would likely rule out Bayern as a title contender. Hoeness, who is slated to replace Beckenbauer as team president on Nov. 27, has said before that Bayern will wait until the Christmas break to assess the situation. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Johnson should be coach of year Nov 19, 2009
Sara D. Davis / APPaul Johnson has built Georgia Tech into an annual contender ... Now it looks like Georgia Tech will be an annual ACC contender ... Kellys approach was put to the ultimate test at quarterback, when Tony Pike, an early season Heisman Trophy contender, went down during a Thursday night game at South Florida. (MSNBC -- Sports)
PG South/East: Defending champ Bethel Park faces formidable foe in Woodland Hills Nov 19, 2009
That "one play" was a statement stop by a Woodland Hills defense that is the biggest reason why the Wolverines are a championship contender. Facing a fourth-and-goal from the Wolverines 5 with 10 seconds remaining, Bliss fired a slant to the right corner of the end zone, but the connection -- the low pass was knocked away -- was foiled by terrific coverage by the Wolverines' Lafayette Pitts and Davon Dixon. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
BrianHendricksonInside The NBA Vince Carter hopes to turn a new page on his career with Orlando. Nov 19, 2009
A stint with a championship contender could help redefine Carter's legacy. Though Vince Carter has tried to take a low profile in Orlando, Stan Van Gundy wants the veteran to remain an aggressive scorer. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Yale’s Witt put in his place Nov 19, 2009
Witt would have been a contender for the starting job this time but he wanted a more balanced undergraduate experience. I didn t want to be just a football player, he says. (Boston Globe)
Cal's Best (concussion) eyeing return for finale Nov 19, 2009
Best, one of the most dynamic running backs in the country and a preseason Heisman Trophy contender, has 16 touchdowns and 867 yards rushing this season. He also has 22 catches for 213 yards. (ESPN -- College Football)
Minn Pregame: Transcript - Ferentz Main Nov 19, 2009
I think we're seeing the same thing as a linebacker; he's starting to be a contender now, whereas a year ago he was just a guy filling out a spot on the third team. He's really made progress, and I could say the same about Troy and Tarp, too. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Gardenhire second in MOY Award balloting Nov 19, 2009
And thanks to his team's late-season surge, which gave the Twins their fifth AL Central title in eight seasons, Gardenhire was once again considered a top contender for the American League Manager of the Year Award. But while the voting members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America appreciated another strong managing job by Gardenhire, he finished runner-up to another skipper for the honor -- yet again. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Viper winter sports get underway Nov 19, 2009
Liberty Hill is ranked ninth in the state and is a regional contender that just reloads and Burnet is stocked with size and quickness, Ellis said. Ellis put many of his players in basketball leagues over the summer to prepare them for the varsity level of play. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Bible verse, confidence enough to turn Trojans' season around Nov 19, 2009
Clover was No. 5 in the state's Class AAAA Prep Writers poll and along with Gaffney considered a contender for the region title. When we were 1-5, our kids could have packed it in,'' Biddix said. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
What's best option for Allen Iverson? Nov 19, 2009
A career like Iverson's, built on grit and breathtaking skill, should end on a playoff contender, with his chipping in key minutes of production on the court and crucial moments of tutoring in the locker room ... We asked an NBA scout to speculate about some potential contenders. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Old rivalries always have meaning Nov 19, 2009
The national championship race seems as if it's being put on hold this week, with the top contenders all big _ in some cases too big to count _ favorites ... Hokies RB Ryan Williams will be 2010 Heisman contender. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Inbox: Meyer has bright Florida future Nov 19, 2009
But I do like your thought process, because adding someone like Guerrero would be the kind of impact deal that would make the team a serious contender. Plus, he would add star power when it comes to selling tickets. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
BenReiterInside Baseball Pedro and a bevy of old sluggers highlight lower-tier free agents. Nov 18, 2009
He would represent a nice piece in the bullpen of a contender, such as the Cardinals. CURRENT TEAM: ASTROSBEST FIT: CARDINALS. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Local football teams bumped down a class for PIAA Nov 18, 2009
The Wildcats won the Mid-Penn Keystone Division, played for the Mid-Penn tournament title, won its preliminary round 3-AAAA playoff game and nearly ousted higher-seeded and district contender Hempfield in the first round. Mechanicsburg led Hempfield, 5-4, going to the bottom of the seventh before falling, 6-5. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Clemson prepares for Grohs defense Nov 18, 2009
N.C. State elected to kick away from C.J. Spiller, and the Heisman contender anticipates similar treatment in his final home game. How the Cavs keep the ball away from Spiller is another question, as they ve utilized squib kicks, pooch kicks and bunts, Swinney said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Pulling no punches Nov 18, 2009
But my opponent was no ordinary contender. He was a silver medallist at the World Championships in Chicago in 2007. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Riverdale outlasts Central Nov 18, 2009
Forrest 60, Clarkrange 44: Beth Hawn s 30 points powered the win over a team figured to be a state title contender. Hawn also reached the plateau for her career. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
