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10 predictions for the season's second half

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:06:49 EST

Will the Saints go undefeated? Can Brett Favre, at 40, win the MVP? Are the Broncos for real? Jim Trotter makes 10 predictions for the second half -- including the Super Bowl champion.

Favre, Vick and more first-half highs and lows

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:22:48 EST

As the NFL season hits its midway point, Don Banks examines the first half's highs and lows, plus the overhyped, the overlooked and more. And the best story of the year thus far is ...

Andy Staples: Alabama, Florida and Texas all deserve to be No. 1

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:58:54 EST

If he had his way, Alabama, Florida and Texas would share top billing in Andy Staples' Power Rankings. But rules are rules, so Andy must put them in order. And his No. 1 team is ...

Replay wipes out Bulls' game-winner vs. Nuggets

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:44:04 EST

CHICAGO(AP) Chauncey Billups sat and laughed, figuring the Denver Nuggets would celebrate soon enough. In the meantime, the Chicago Bulls were having their moment.

MLB GMs pass on expanding use of instant replay

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:21:39 EST

CHICAGO (AP) -- Baseball general managers failed to take a vote Tuesday on expanding instant replay following a postseason filled with blown calls by umpires.

Bruins extend Crosby's drought, drop Pens 3-0

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:44:04 EST

BOSTON(AP) Ex-Penguin Mark Recchi knows Sidney Crosby too well to think that his current slump might be a long-term condition.

Steelers coy about L.J. interest

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:49:32 EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Steelers coach Mike Tomlin isn't saying if the team has any interest in Larry Johnson, the former Penn State running back who was released by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Another eye-gouging caught on tape?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:44:04 EST

Howard fined for blasting refs in blog

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:03:46 EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing officials on his blog.

Jeter, Teixeira among AL's Gold Glove recipients

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:46:45 EST

NEW YORK (AP) -- Derek Jeter has won his fourth Gold Glove at shortstop, joining New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players honored for fielding excellence.