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Holmgren says he's interested in meeting with Browns

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:35:18 EST

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Former Seattle and Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren is interested in working for the struggling Cleveland Browns.

Ward captures Kessler's WBA title, fight stopped

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:27:18 EST

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- American Andre Ward claimed the WBA super middleweight title from Denmark's Mikkel Kessler on Saturday in a bout that had to be stopped early, leaving the ex-champion's camp complaining of dirty tactics.

Ben Fowlkes: Five things we learned from Ortiz-Griffin II

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:47:00 EST

UFC 106 may not have turned in the blockbuster heavyweight clash that it originally promised, but the UFC dug deep into its roster and made the best of a difficult situation in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The result was entertaining, if not earth-shattering, and there are a few lessons we can take with us as we leave the Mandalay Bay and head out into that glittering desert night:

Stewart Mandel: Stage is set for a classic oregon-Oregon State showdown Dec. 3

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:09:55 EST

Oftentimes, the most exciting college football Saturdays are the ones you least expect. On a day without a single game between two ranked teams, the sport provided us an all-day marathon of dramatic finishes, culminating with No. 11 Oregon's 44-41 double-overtime win at Arizona.

Griffin outlasts Ortiz in UFC rematch, via split decision

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:00:07 EST

In a rematch between two of the most popular fighters in the history of mixed martial arts, Forrest Griffin defeated Tito Ortiz by split decision in a hard-fought battle Saturday night at UFC 106.

Andy Staples: Snap Judgments: Pac-10 TV woes, Richt's future, LSU's puzzling loss

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:49:17 EST

Someone at ESPN/ABC needs to be fired for turning me into a criminal Saturday.

Andy Staples: Bowden sidesteps an ugly divorce -- and has one year to right the ship

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:41:46 EST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Maryland freshman punter Nick Ferrara didn't know it, but his misfiring right foot saved a legend's job Saturday. Because Ferrara couldn't follow his own coach's instructions during a 29-26 loss, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden will have a chance to retire on his own terms.

BLOG: Griffin tops Ortiz in UFC comeback bout

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:23:08 EST

SI.com's Josh Gross offers all his insights from UFC 106.

Last-minute injury report, Week 11

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:47:18 EST

Here are the up-to-the-minute updates for Week 11's crucial slate of games.

Ben & Jerry's names new flavor after snowboarder

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:48:53 EST

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) -- Ben & Jerry's has named its newest ice cream flavor after Vermont native and champion snowboarder Hannah Teter.

Jonah Freedman: Plenty of intrigue heading into MLS Cup final

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:15:20 EST

SEATTLE -- Still dubious David Beckham is making an impact in this country? More than 40,000 tickets have been sold for Sunday's MLS Cup final between the Los Angeles Galaxy and Real Salt Lake at Qwest Field (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, Galavisi�n), with another 2,000 made available late in the week. That would mark the biggest crowd for MLS' season-capper in seven years and the third-biggest ever for a game not featuring the local team.

Busch clinches Nationwide Series championship

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:14:04 EST

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Kyle Busch only needed the green flag to drop to win his first NASCAR title. His coronation was never in doubt and neither, really, was the outcome of the Nationwide Series finale.

Teams score 147 in W.Va. D-II playoffs

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:56:33 EST

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. (AP) -- West Liberty and Edinboro opened the season against each other in August with an offensive onslaught.

Albert denies 'Kimmel' altercation with rapper 50 Cent

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:21:15 EST

NEW YORK (AP) -- Marv Albert said Saturday he was never involved in an altercation with 50 Cent, denying Internet reports of a fight on "Jimmy Kimmel Live."

Zidane: French teammate Henry is not a cheat

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:45:05 EST

PARIS (AP) -- World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane says former France teammate Thierry Henry "is not a cheat'' despite his handball helping his country qualify for the World Cup at Ireland's expense.

Erdei tops Fragomeni to claim WBC cruiserweight title

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:59:49 EST

KIEL, Germany (AP) -- Zsolt Erdei of Hungary won the WBC cruiserweight title with a majority decision over Giacobbe Fragomeni on Saturday night.

Stewart Mandel: UConn loss makes it matter of when, not if, Irish will fire Weis

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:44:26 EST

The news out of South Bend, Ind., on Saturday will undoubtedly focus on the losing coach. Let's take a minute, though, to salute the winner.

Andy Staples: Bowden sidesteps an ugly divorce, now has one year to restore order

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:44:21 EST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Maryland freshman punter Nick Ferrara didn't know it, but his misfiring right foot saved a legend's job Saturday. Because Ferrara couldn't follow his own coach's instructions during a 29-26 loss, Florida State's Bobby Bowden will have a chance to retire on his own terms.

Head of Volkswagon to meet with NASCAR officials

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:53:35 EST

HOMESTEAD, Florida (AP) -- The head of Volkswagen's motor sports program is at Homestead-Miami Speedway, fueling speculation that the automaker is interested in joining Toyota as the second foreign manufacturer in NASCAR.

Stewart Mandel: Contrast between Michigan, Ohio State has rarely seemed so sharp

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:34:03 EST

It must be hard for Michigan fans to pick the most excruciating element of Ohio State's win Saturday in Ann Arbor, its sixth straight Wolverines conquest. Was it: