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ESPN News Sun, 5 Dec 2010 06:51:04 PST
Oregon ousts Oregon State for BCS title bid ...

No. 1 Oregon has wrapped up a spot in the BCS national title game for the first time in school history, beating Oregon State 37-20 in the Civil War rivalry on Saturday.
Sources: New York Yankees, Derek Jeter agree on contract ...

Derek Jeter and the New York Yankees came to terms on his new contract after a final face-to-face meeting, which occurred in the New York area on Saturday, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations.
No. 9 OU picks off Nebraska to take Big 12 title ...

Travis Lewis had an interception in the end zone and recovered two fumbles as No. 10 Oklahoma rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Nebraska 23-20 on Saturday night in the Big 12 championship, the Cornhuskers' last game in the conference.
LeBron James on relationship with Daniel Gibson: 'We're still friends' ...

Despite some awkward moments and some tough talk during and after his return to Cleveland this week, LeBron James and former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Daniel Gibson remain friends.
Two stabbed in brawl before USC Trojans-UCLA Bruins game ...

Authorities say two men have been stabbed and two police officers injured in a brawl involving dozens of fans before the USC-UCLA football game.

Boston Red Sox have deal for Adrian Gonzalez of San Diego Padres, sources say ...

The Red Sox have agreed to a deal in principle to acquire slugging first baseman Adrian Gonzalez from the Padres, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney on Saturday morning.
Taylor leads streaking Va. Tech to ACC crown ...

Tyrod Taylor threw three touchdown passes and scrambled for another and surging Virginia Tech captured its third Atlantic Coast Conference title in four years with a 44-33 victory over Florida State on Saturday night.
No. 1 Duke tops Butler in championship rematch ...

Nolan Smith scored 24 points to lead No. 1 Duke to an 82-70 victory over Butler on Saturday, moving Mike Krzyzewski into a tie with Adolph Rupp for third place on the coaching career wins list.
NFLPA to players: Save pay, lockout's coming ...

The NFL players' union is advising its members to save their last three game checks to prepare for a lockout it expects to come in March.
Tiger Woods maintains 4-stroke lead at Chevron Challenge ...

Tiger Woods regained control with three straight birdies early in his round, then finished with a shot that covered the flag for one last birdie Saturday in a 4-under 68 in the Chevron World Challenge.
St. Louis Cardinals, Lance Berkman agree to one-year contract ...

The St. Louis Cardinals signed free agent Lance Berkman to a one-year deal Saturday. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Miami Heat grant 8-year-old Christian Liebert belated birthday wish ...

After this season's Heat-Magic preseason game was canceled, spoiling Christian Lambert's 8th birthday plans, the Miami Heat arranged for tickets for the Lambert family to see Saturday's game in Miami against the Atlanta Hawks.
Jameer Nelson, J.J. Redick among 4 Magic players sent home with stomach virus ...

A stomach virus moving through the Orlando Magic has forced the team to send home four key players.
Brad Childress: I left Minnesota Vikings 'in a lot better shape' ...

Brad Childress had yet to lose the coach speak he so often used during his four-plus seasons in charge of the Minnesota Vikings a week and a half removed from his firing by the team.
NCAA's Cam Newton ruling fair, SEC commissioner Mike Slive says ...

Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive says the established facts of the Cam Newton case merited the NCAA's swift reinstatement of the Auburn quarterback.

ESPN M L B Sun, 5 Dec 2010 06:52:29 PST
Adrian Gonzalez masterstroke by Boston Red Sox is all part of Theo Epstein's master plan ...

On the verge of landing Gonzalez as a centerpiece, Theo's dream becoming reality
Sources: New York Yankees, Derek Jeter agree on contract ...

Derek Jeter and the New York Yankees came to terms on his new contract after a final face-to-face meeting, which occurred in the New York area on Saturday, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations.
Boston Red Sox have deal for Adrian Gonzalez of San Diego Padres, sources say ...

The St. Louis Cardinals signed free agent Lance Berkman to a one-year deal Saturday. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Ron Santo, Chicago Cubs announcer, dies at 70 ...

Ron Santo, one of the greatest players in Chicago Cubs history and a longtime WGN radio announcer whose devotion to the perennial losers was made obvious night after night by his excited shouts or dejected laments, has died. He was 70.
Source: If Boston Red Sox landed Mariano Rivera, Jonathan Papelbon was out ...

The Red Sox made an offer to Mariano Rivera and were ready to non-tender Jonathan Papelbon, a source said.
Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels aiming for Cliff Lee at winter meetings ...

Unlike a year ago, Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels is headed to baseball's winter meetings Monday through Thursday in Orlando with money in his pocket and shooting for a Texas-sized free-agent prize: Cliff Lee.
Report: Aaron Harang signs with one-year deal with Padres ...

Two people familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that right-hander Aaron Harang has agreed to a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres.
Los Angeles Dodgers sign Rod Barajas to one-year deal ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers finalized their agreement with free agent Rod Barajas on a one-year contract Friday after the veteran catcher passed a physical examination.
Colorado Rockies, Jorge De La Rosa reach 2-year, $21.5M deal ...

The Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $21.5 million, two-year contract with left-hander Jorge De La Rosa, a deal that includes a player option for 2013 that could raise its value to $32.5 million.
Chicago White Sox add left-handed slugger Adam Dunn ...

Slugger Adam Dunn officially has joined the Chicago White Sox, giving them the big left-handed hitter they were seeking.
Report: Adrian Beltre says he wants to stay with Boston Red Sox ...

Adrian Beltre reportedly said he would like to return to the Red Sox.
New York Mets Francisco Rodriguez pleads guilty, resolves assault case ...

Francisco Rodriguez pleaded guilty to resolve his assault case.
Source: New York Yankees show interest in Carl Crawford, too ...

The Yankees are showing interest in free agent Carl Crawford, a source said on Friday.
Pittsburgh Pirates do not tender offer to Lastings Milledge ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't tender an offer to Lastings Milledge, who lost his job as a starting outfielder last season due to a lack of power.
Chicago White Sox trade Scott Linebrink to Atlanta Braves ...

The Chicago White Sox traded reliever Scott Linebrink to the Atlanta Braves for right-handed pitcher Kyle Cofield.

ESPN N F L Sun, 5 Dec 2010 06:52:31 PST
NFLPA to players: Save pay, lockout's coming ...

The NFL players' union is advising its members to save their last three game checks to prepare for a lockout it expects to come in March.
Pittsburgh Steelers list Ben Roethlisberger as questionable ...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who reportedly has a broken bone in his right foot, is listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC North showdown against the Ravens.
Brad Childress: I left Minnesota Vikings 'in a lot better shape' ...

Brad Childress had yet to lose the coach speak he so often used during his four-plus seasons in charge of the Minnesota Vikings a week and a half removed from his firing by the team.
Source: New York Jets poised to re-sign WR Laveranues Coles to replace Jim Leonhard on 53-man roster ...

With an open spot on their 53-man roster, the New York Jets are poised to re-sign wide receiver Laveranues Coles, a league source confirmed Saturday night.
Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant hurts left ankle at practice, listed as probable against Indianapolis Colts ...

Cowboys WR Dez Bryant injures left ankle at practice, listed as probable against Colts.
New Orleans Saints' Pierre Thomas a game-time decision, says Sean Payton ...

Saints coach Sean Payton says he'll decide on Sunday whether running back Pierre Thomas is ready to suit up at Cincinnati.
Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson, Percy Harvin, Steve Hutchinson questionable vs. Buffalo Bills ...

Adrian Peterson, Steve Hutchinson and Percy Harvin are all listed as questionable for the Minnesota Vikings game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid bothered by late hits on Michael Vick ...

The number of hits quarterback Michael Vick has taken this season have ruffled the Philadelphia Eagles to the point that they are in the process of making the NFL aware of their concerns, sources tell ESPN's Sal Paolantonio.
San Diego Chargers' Antonio Gates, Malcom Floyd, Mike Tolbert practice ...

The San Diego Chargers got some encouraging news regarding three key players for Sunday's home game against the visiting Oakland Raiders.
Seattle Seahawks' Mike Williams needs to pass pregame tests to play vs. Carolina Panthers ...

The Seattle Seahawks are counting on Mike Williams being able to play against the Carolina Panthers this Sunday.
New England Patriots' final practice before New York Jets game moved indoors ...

The New England Patriots are clearing out of their stadium to make room for high school football.
Tennessee Titans' Kerry Collins probable for Jacksonville Jaguars game ...

Neither Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher nor Kerry Collins will say the quarterback is starting Sunday against Jacksonville. On Friday, however, all signs pointed that way.
New York Jets place Jim Leonhard on injured reserve, ending his season ...

The New York Jets placed safety Jim Leonhard on injured reserve -- ending his season less than 24 hours after he broke his right shin during a collision in practice.
Detroit Lions' defensive lineman Kyle Vanden Bosch is doubtful for the Chicago Bears game ...

The Detroit Lions listed defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (neck) as doubtful on the latest injury report heading into Sunday's game at Ford Field against the Chicago Bears.
Houston Texans' Bernard Pollard fined $40,000 for hiting Justin Gage in head ...

Houston Texans safety Bernard Pollard has been fined $40,000 by the NFL for unnecessary roughness against Justin Gage of the Tennessee Titans.

ESPN N B A Sun, 5 Dec 2010 07:00:41 PST
LeBron James on relationship with Daniel Gibson: 'We're still friends' ...

Despite some awkward moments and some tough talk during and after his return to Cleveland this week, LeBron James and former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Daniel Gibson remain friends.
Mavs rally, beat Kings for ninth victory in a row ...

Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, Jason Terry had 23 and the Dallas Mavericks rallied for their ninth straight victory, 105-103 over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.
Jameer Nelson, J.J. Redick among 4 Magic players sent home with stomach virus ...

A stomach virus moving through the Orlando Magic has forced the team to send home four key players.
Rose scores 30 points, Bulls top Rockets in OT ...

Derrick Rose scored 30 points and hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer in regulation to send the game into overtime, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Houston Rockets 119-116 on Saturday night.
Wolves drub Cavs, set new team 3-point record ...

Kevin Love had 28 points and 19 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped a six-game losing streak with a 129-95 victory over Cleveland on Saturday night, two nights after the Cavs were thrashed by LeBron James.
Meeks' career night leads 76ers past Bobcats ...

Jodie Meeks scored a career-high 26 points, 20 in a big first-quarter run, to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 109-91 on Saturday night.
Los Angeles Laker' Andrew Bynum plays 5-on-5; Pau Gasol sits ...

Andrew Bynum made his season debut Saturday in a full court, 5-on-5 scrimmage after undergoing surgery on his right knee more than four months ago.
Miami Heat grant 8-year-old Christian Liebert belated birthday wish ...

After this season's Heat-Magic preseason game was canceled, spoiling Christian Lambert's 8th birthday plans, the Miami Heat arranged for tickets for the Lambert family to see Saturday's game in Miami against the Atlanta Hawks.
Sources: NBA weighing purchase of New Orleans Hornets ...

The NBA is weighing whether to buy the Hornets from longtime owner George Shinn to have greater control over the permanent sale of the franchise, according to sources with knowledge of the league's thinking.
Denver Nuggets, coach George Karl discussing contract extension ...

The Nuggets and coach George Karl are discussing a contract extension through the 2011-12 season.
Charlotte Bobcats' Stephen Jackson apologizes to fans for outburst ...

Charlotte Bobcats guard Stephen Jackson has sent a letter to fans apologizing for his ejection and ensuing one-game suspension for verbally abusing a referee.
Memphis Grizzlies waive underachieving point guard Acie Law ...

The Memphis Grizzlies have waived guard Acie Law after he played in only 11 of their first 20 games this season.
Center Joel Przybilla back with Portland Trail Blazers ...

Joel Przybilla has returned to the Trail Blazers, a member of the active roster for the first time since rupturing his right patella tendon during a game last December.
Damien Wilkins signs with Atlanta Hawks ...

The Atlanta Hawks have signed six-year NBA veteran Damien Wilkins, the nephew of Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins.
Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol 'overworked,' resting hamstring ...

The Lakers went back to work Thursday after the Houston Rockets boosted L.A.'s losing streak to the first four-game slide for the team since April 2007.

ESPN N H L Sun, 5 Dec 2010 07:03:05 PST
Crosby stays hot as Penguins rout Blue Jackets ...

Sidney Crosby had two goals to extend his point streak to 15 games, and the Pittsburgh Penguins won their ninth straight by routing the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 on Saturday night.
St. Louis, Gagne pace Lightning past Avalanche ...

Martin St. Louis and Simon Gagne each had a goal and two assists, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 6-5 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night.
Kopitar's OT goal pushes Kings past Red Wings ...

Jonathan Quick made 27 saves to lead the Kings to a 3-2 victory over the Wings on Saturday night.

Stars' run reaches 6 after overtime win vs. Wild ...

Stephane Robidas scored a power-play goal at 3:37 of overtime to lift Dallas to a 4-3 victory over the Wild.
Richards' goal elevates Flyers over Devils ...

Mike Richards scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.
Vanek leads Sabres past Senators in shootout ...

Thomas Vanek scored the winning goal in the shootout and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Ottawa Senators 1-0 on Saturday night.
Darche, Plekanec help Canadiens defeat Sharks ...

Mathieu Darche, Tomas Plekanec and Michael Cammalleri scored and the Montreal Canadiens won consecutive games for the first time in more than two weeks with a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.
Pavelec, Thrashers earn rare win in Washington ...

Ondrej Pavelec stopped 45 shots, Andrew Ladd and Rich Peverley each had a goal and an assist, and the Atlanta Thrashers beat the Capitals 3-1 on Saturday night to snap a nine-game losing streak in Washington.
New rule, but no decrease of concussions in NHL ...

The number of concussions reported by NHL players remains unchanged from last season despite the league's attempt to reduce the injury by creating a rule outlawing blindside hits to the head.
Leafs rally back late, then top Bruins in shootout ...

Phil Kessel netted the winner in a shootout in the Maple Leafs 3-2 victory over the Bruins on Saturday night.

Vancouver Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault continued to accuse the Chicago Blackhawks of running up the score ...

Vancouver Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault didn't back off his stance Friday that the Chicago Blackhawks tried to run up the score the last time the teams met in a Hawks' 7-1 victory.
Lightning RW Steve Downie out with high ankle sprain ...

The injury woes continue for the Tampa Bay Lightning, as Steve Downie is out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain.
Boston Bruins' ...

Bruins' Marco Sturm was surprised that he wasn't traded to the Kings on Thursday.
Canadiens' Andrei Markov to miss remainder of season ...

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov will miss the rest of the season because of a right knee injury.
Anaheim Ducks recall Matt Beleskey to take sick Aaron Voros' spot ...

The Anaheim Ducks have recalled left wing Matt Beleskey from their AHL affiliate in Syracuse.

ESPN College Hoops Sun, 5 Dec 2010 06:54:41 PST
Dana O'Neil: Corey Fisher follows long line of decorated Villanova guards ...

Corey Fisher has spent his Villanova career deputizing for more decorated Wildcats guards. As a senior, he's assuming more of a leadership role, ready to become one of those players in whose footsteps he's followed.
Dana O'Neil: Latest Pearl revelation is most troubling of all ...

Latest Pearl revelation might be most troubling of all ... but don't tell that to Tennessee
UNC clips No. 11 Kentucky behind clutch Zeller ...

Tyler Zeller scored a career-high 27 points and hit the go-ahead free throws with 47 seconds left, helping North Carolina edge past Kentucky (No. 11 ESPN/USA Today, No. 10 AP) on Saturday 75-73.
No. 1 Duke tops Butler in championship rematch ...

Demetri McCamey had 11 points and seven assists, and No. 20 Illinois was blistering from beyond the arc in a 73-61 defeat of Gonzaga on Saturday.
Pittsburgh smothers Rider, improves to 9-0 ...

Brad Wanamaker had 16 points and 11 assists and No. 3 Pittsburgh shut down Rider's 3-point shooters with its man-to-man defense in an 87-68 victory on Saturday.
Jardine helps No. 7 Syracuse hold off NC State ...

Scoop Jardine scored 23 points, Rick Jackson added 16, and No. 8 Syracuse shut down North Carolina State late and beat the Wolfpack 65-59 Saturday night.
Michigan St. bounces back, routs Bowling Green ...

Durrell Summers scored 14 points, and No. 6 Michigan State went on a 21-1 run early in the second half to put away Bowling Green in a 74-39 victory Saturday.
No. 18 Purdue runs past cold-shooting Alabama ...

E'Twaun Moore had 23 points and nine rebounds to help No. 22 Purdue beat Alabama 66-47 on Saturday.
Texas Tech no challenge for No. 22 Washington ...

Justin Holiday had 17 of his career-high 20 points in the first half to lead No. 23 Washington past Texas Tech 108-79 on Saturday.
UCLA Bruins' Ben Howland speaks with NCAA about Malcolm Lee foul call ...

Ben Howland said Saturday that he spoke with the NCAA coordinator of men's basketball officials about the foul called against Malcom Lee.
Kentucky asks NCAA to take second look at Enes Kanter's eligibilty ...

The University of Kentucky is asking the NCAA to take a second look at the eligibility of freshman center Enes Kanter.
X-rays confirmed Friday that Baylor guard LaceDarius Dunn has only a bruised left forearm. ...

X-rays confirmed Friday that Baylor guard LaceDarius Dunn has only a bruised left forearm.
Seton Hall Pirates' former coach Bobby Gonzalez gets pretrial intervention ...

Fired Seton Hall basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez was accepted into a one-year pretrial intervention program Friday that will allow him to avoid a criminal record stemming from his shoplifting arrest.
Seton Hall guard Jeremy Hazell has surgery to repair wrist ...

Seton Hall guard Jeremy Hazell has had surgery to repair a broken bone in his left wrist.
Michael Jordan formally joining North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame after 17 year wait ...

Michael Jordan is finally being inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
Duke still No. 1; Connecticut vaults into coaches' poll ...

Duke is the unanimous No. 1 team in this week's ESPN/USA Today coaches poll, while Connecticut vaulted from being unranked into top 10 after winning the Maui Invitational.

ESPN College Football Sun, 5 Dec 2010 07:01:26 PST
Newton accounts for 6 scores as Auburn rolls ...

Cam Newton passed for a career-best 335 yards and four touchdowns, plus ran for a couple of TDs to lead No. 2 Auburn past 18th-ranked South Carolina 56-17 for the Southeastern Conference title Saturday.
Oregon ousts Oregon State for BCS title bid ...

No. 1 Oregon has wrapped up a spot in the BCS national title game for the first time in school history, beating Oregon State 37-20 in the Civil War rivalry on Saturday.
No. 9 OU picks off Nebraska to take Big 12 title ...

Dave Teggart had four field goals, including a career-long 52-yarder with 17 seconds to play, as Connecticut clinched the Big East's automatic Bowl Championship Series berth Saturday night with a 19-16 win over South Florida.
Bad Kitty! Cincinnati mascot detained, cited ...

Cincinnati's Bearcat mascot was cited for disorderly conduct after a snowball-throwing incident in the stands during a game against Pittsburgh.
Boise State bounces back; will split WAC crown ...

Kellen Moore threw three touchdown passes, ran for another and No. 9 Boise State bounced back from a loss that ended its BCS hopes, beating Utah State 50-14 Saturday in its Western Athletic Conference farewell.
Locker, Washington win Apple Cup for bowl bid ...

Jake Locker and Washington became bowl eligible for the first time in eight years with a 35-28 win over rival Washington State in the 103rd Apple Cup on Saturday night.
NCAA's Cam Newton ruling fair, SEC commissioner Mike Slive says ...

Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive says the established facts of the Cam Newton case merited the NCAA's swift reinstatement of the Auburn quarterback.
Bradford carries USC to win against rival UCLA ...

Southern California wrapped up its first season under NCAA sanctions with a 28-14 victory over UCLA on Saturday night.

Utah Utes QB Jordan Wynn needs shoulder surgery, will miss Las Vegas Bowl ...

Utah starting quarterback Jordan Wynn will have shoulder surgery and will miss the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 22, coach Kyle Whittingham announced Saturday.
Murray's 2 TDs lift UCF by SMU for C-USA title ...

Latavius Murray rushed for 94 yards and scored two touchdowns Saturday to lead Central Florida to a 17-7 victory over Southern Methodist in the Conference USA championship game.
Mississippi nose tackle Jerrell Powe to enter NFL draft ...

Jerrell Powe is going to enter April's NFL draft, the 6-2, 320-pound Ole Miss nose tackle told ESPN via phone Saturday morning.
NFLPA suspends Gary Wichard 9 months for role in UNC scandal ...

Longtime agent Gary Wichard has been suspended for nine months by the NFL Players Association for his role in a recruiting scandal involving the University of North Carolina.
Sources: Oklahoma's Kevin Wilson, Wisconsin's Dave Doeren meet with Indiana ...

Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson became the third assistant coach to meet with Indiana University athletic director Fred Glass this week to discuss the Hoosiers' vacant head coach job, sources told ESPN.com.