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  Mickelson rallies to win HSBC Champions

  Phil Mickelson won the HSBC Champions on Sunday by rallying against a familiar foe. Only it wasn't Tiger Woods.

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  Tide moves into title game with 24-15 win over LSU

  Julio Jones left defenders grasping at his heels and Alabama's defense was typically immovable. The Crimson Tide is riding that combination to the SEC championship game for the second consecutive season.

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  Zenyatta, a mare, wins Breeders' Cup Classic

  What a gal!

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  Collaros, No. 4 Cincy stay perfect with 47-45 win

  Zach Collaros kept No. 4 Cincinnati unbeaten with the second-best passing performance in school history, one that will make it tough to send him back to the bench.

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  Northwestern upsets No. 8 Iowa 17-10

  With Ricky Stanzi watching from the sideline on crutches, No. 8 Iowa ran out of magic.

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  Cal RB Jahvid Best hurt on touchdown

  California tailback Jahvid Best sustained a concussion and was taken to the emergency room after he leapt high into the air, flipped over a defender and landed on the back of his head in the end zone.

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  Hogan's 51-yard FG lifts No. 13 Houston 46-45

  Case Keenum walked off the field, his hands on his helmet, as No. 13 Houston appeared destined for defeat.

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  No. 12 USC outlasts Arizona State 14-9

  Will Harris returned an interception 55 yards for a touchdown, Matt Barkley threw a 75-yard pass to Damian Williams for another score, and No. 12 USC held on for a shaky 14-9 victory over Arizona State on Saturday night.

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  Gators struggle on offense again, beat Vandy 27-3

  No. 1 Florida didn't do much to erase all the negative vibes from a rough week for the defending national champions.

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  Gerhart leads Stanford past No. 7 Oregon 51-42

  Toby Gerhart and Stanford did to the Oregon defense what the Ducks did a week ago to Southern California, opening up the Pac-10 race with a program-defining victory.

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  Pierce and Rondo lead Celtics past winless Nets

  The Boston Celtics bounced back from their first loss of the season to record an 86-76 victory over the winless New Jersey Nets on Saturday.

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  Mickelson fends off Els for second HSBC Champions title

  World number two Phil Mickelson held off a charging Ernie Els to win the WGC-HSBC Champions by one shot on Sunday, his second success in three years at the $7 million tournament.

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  Haye shocks Valuev in WBA heavyweight title bout

  Briton David Haye clinched the WBA world heavyweight title with a points win over holder Nikolai Valuev of Russia on Saturday.

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  Twins exercise option on Cuddyer

  The Minnesota Twins have exercised the 2011 club option on right fielder Michael Cuddyer, the team said on Saturday.

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  Nabokov gets shutout as Sharks feast on Penguins

  San Jose netminder Evgeni Nabokov stopped 27 shots for his 49th career shutout as the Sharks crushed the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-0 in an early season clash of NHL division leaders on Saturday.

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  Murray beats Verdasco to reach Valencia final

  Top seed Andy Murray battled past Fernando Verdasco in the semi-finals of the Valencia Open on Saturday, beating the fourth-seeded Spaniard 6-3 2-6 6-3 to set up a final against Mikhail Youzhny.

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  Italy take 2-0 lead over U.S. in Fed Cup final

  Italy stormed into a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final when Francesca Schiavone outfoxed Melanie Oudin 7-6 6-2 on Saturday.

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• Americans Davis, White win ice dancing title at NHK Trophy

  Meryl Davis and Charlie White of the United States have won the ice dance event at the NHK Trophy.

• Pavelski, Sharks whitewash Penguins

  Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist in his first game back from the injured list and Evgeni Nabokov made 26 saves and the San ...

• South Korea's Song wins Mizuno Classic by three strokes

  South Korea's Bo Bae Song won the Mizuno Classic for her first LPGA Tour title, closing with a 4-under 68 on Sunday for a three-stroke ...

• South Korea's Song wins Mizuno Classic by three strokes

  South Korea's Bo Bae Song won the Mizuno Classic for her first LPGA Tour title, closing with a 4-under 68 on Sunday for a three-stroke ...

• Crawford, Smith lead high-scoring Hawks in rout of Nuggets

  Jamal Crawford scored 25 points, and Josh Smith had 22 points, nine rebounds, six blocked shots and seven assists in the Atlanta ...

• Best suffers concussion as No. 23 Cal loses to Oregon State

  California tailback Jahvid Best slammed to the ground after a terrifying fall into the end zone and the Golden Bears never recovered ...

• No. 7 Cincinnati holds off UConn to remain unbeaten

  Zach Collaros kept No. 4 Cincinnati unbeaten with the second-best passing performance in school history, one that will make it ...

• Hurricanes goalie Ward hospitalized after suffering cut to leg

  Carolina goalie Cam Ward remained in a hospital Saturday night after his leg was cut by a skate during the first period of the ...

• Chicago returns to East final with 2-0 win over New England

  John Thorrington and Cuauhtemoc Blanco scored as the Chicago Fire advanced to the Eastern Conference final with a 2-0 win over ...

• Freshman Griner gets first dunk for Baylor in exhibition victory

  Baylor freshman Brittney Griner got her first dunk in a game for the No. 4 Lady Bears, though she is not yet officially the seventh ...

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• Mickelson edges Els by one stroke in Shanghai

• Fedor TKOs Rogers in second round

  HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) -- Fedor Emelianenko stopped Brett Rogers in the second round in a Strikeforce M-1 Global heavyweight bout Saturday night.

• Iverson granted 'indefinite' leave from Grizzlies

  Disgruntled Memphis guard Allen Iverson returned to his home in Atlanta after receiving permission to leave the team to attend to personal business.

• Celtics rebound from first loss, keep Nets winless

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.(AP) Boston's Big Three against New Jersey's Great Eight had the look of a mismatch.

• Fedor stops Rogers in second round with TKO

  HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) -- Fedor Emelianenko stopped Brett Rogers in the second round in a Strikeforce M-1 Global heavyweight bout Saturday night.

• Fedor knocks out Rogers at Strikeforce

  HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Two Russian fighters, heavyweight champions both, rose Saturday morning on different contents intent on defending titles in their respective sports. For boxing's lumbering giant Nikolay Valuev the call was not answered, as he surrendered the WBA belt on points to Brit David...

• Live Fedor-Rogers blog from Strikeforce

  HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Two Russian fighters, heavyweight champions both, rose Saturday morning on different contents intent on defending titles in their respective sports. For boxing's lumbering giant Nikolay Valuev the call was not answered, as he surrendered the WBA belt on points to Brit David...

• Tiger, Phil battling in Shanghai

• No. 3 Alabama steps up in fourth quarter, edges LSU

  No. 3 Alabama trailed entering the fourth quarter against LSU, but the final frame belonged to the Tide. Alabama recorded a 24-15 win to move to 9-0 and clinch the SEC West title.

• No. 2 Texas rolls to win

  AUSTIN, Texas(AP) At the end of his big day, a group of Texas fans were chanting Jordan Shipley 's name when he was pushed out of a group of Longhorns players, flashed a quick ''Hook'em Horns'' salut and jumped back into the pack.

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• Return man Royal, stifling second-half defense lead Broncos past Bolts

  Eddie Royal became the first player in Broncos history to return a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns in the same game, leading undefeated Denver to a wild 34-23 win over the San Diego Chargers on Monay night.

• Broncos safety Dawkins returns after hurting hamstring

  Denver Broncos safety Brian Dawkins injured a hamstring early in Monday night's game against the San Diego Chargers.

• Broncos safety Dawkins injures hamstring vs. Chargers

  Denver Broncos safety Brian Dawkins injured a hamstring early in Monday night's game against the San Diego Chargers.

• Ryan: Struggling rookie QB Sanchez will remain Jets' starter

  Rex Ryan is sticking with Mark Sanchez as his starting quarterback. Ryan remained committed to the rookie after Sanchez's miserable performance, which included five interceptions, in the New York Jet' 16-13 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

• Napa DA still reviewing assault case against Raiders coach Cable

  The Napa County district attorney says he's still reviewing the alleged assault case against Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable and doesn't expect any decision on possible charges for at least a few mor days.

• Chargers staff member injured in fall from Qualcomn press box

  A San Diego Chargers game-day staff member was taken to a hospital after falling out of the Qualcomm Stadium press box Monday, about three hours before the game against the Denver Broncos.

• League gives Panthers' Wesley one-game suspension for hit

  The NFL suspended Carolina Panthers defensive back Dante Wesley one game without pay Monday for launching himself into defenseless Tampa Bay Buccaneers punt returner Clifton Smith.

• Titans owner: Fisher safe for now; practices to be closed during bye

  Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams says he isn't making a coaching change despite the franchise's worst loss ever.

• Seahawks LB Tatupu could miss just a few weeks with chest injury

  Lofa Tatupu might not be out for the season. Seattle Seahawks coach Jim Mora said Monday that further tests on the three-time Pro Bowl linebacker's chest muscle indicated a partial tear rather than acomplete one.

• Lions QB Stafford will be evaluated by noted orthopedic surgeon

  Dr. James Andrews will evaluate an MRI on Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford's injured right knee Monday, after which the team will make a decision on how to proceed regarding treatmen, NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports.

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• Kurz, Nevill mark Cavs' first cuts of preseason

  The Cleveland Cavaliers made their first roster cuts of the preseason, waiving forward Rob Kurz and center Luke Nevill.

• Cleveland Cavaliers waive two players

  The Cleveland Cavaliers made their first roster cuts of the preseason, waiving forward Rob Kurz and center Luke Nevill.

• Nelson leaves team for family emergency

  Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson has left the team for a family emergency and will miss Tuesday night's preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Ontario.

• Iron Chef Michael Symon teams up with Cavaliers

  The Cavaliers have added upgraded their culinary playbook.

• Teams, players tip off NBA Cares Week of Service

  The NBA, its teams, and players today tipped off the 2009 NBA Cares Week of Service. With the start of the season just one week away, every NBA team will host a variety of hands-on service events thrugh Oct.

• LeBron: Cancer scare this year was 'nerve-racking'

  Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James tells a newspaper that a cancer scare earlier this year was "nerve-racking" and had him on edge for a few days.

• Knicks game delayed when Maccabi coach won't leave

  The exhibition game between the New York Knicks and Maccabi Tel Aviv has been delayed for about 10 minutes because the visiting coach refused to leave the floor after being ejected in the third quartr.

• NBA launches campaign to reach Hispanic fans

  After years of courting the European and Asian markets, the NBA is trying to build up its fan base among Hispanics.

• NBA TV to broadcast NBA Mexico Game 2009 in Spanish

  NBA TV will present a live NBA game in Spanish for the first time ever when it airs the preseason matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. (ET). NBA Mexico Game 2009 marks the NBA's second visit to Monterrey, Mexico and the 18th game in Mexico overall, th...

• Wolves' Love breaks hand, likely out six weeks

  Minnesota forward Kevin Love fractured a bone in his left hand during the Timberwolves' 94-90 preseason loss to the Chicago Bulls on Friday night and will likely miss about six weeks.

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• Getzlaf, Kovalchuk, St. Louis go Live!

  Anaheim's Ryan Getzlaf, Atlanta's Ilya Kovalchuk and Martin St. Louis of Tampa Bay are the special guests Tuesday on NHL Live!. Be sure to tune in between 12 and 2 p.m. ET on NHL Network and NHL.com o check out what they have to say with hosts.

• Monday's NHL scoring summaries

  Scoring summaries from Monday's NHL games: Canucks 1 at Oilers 2 First Period 1. Vancouver, Bernier 2 (Wellwood) 6:32 Penalties - Rypien Vcr, Stortini Edm (fighting) 2:50, Burrows Vcr (elbowing) 10:4, Comrie Edm (holdin.

• Ryan Smyth and Justin Williams power LA Kings to 4-1 win over Stars

  DALLAS - The Los Angeles Kings should have been ripe for a lacklustre showing at the close of a long trip. Instead, the Kings responded with one of their most spirited efforts of the season. Ryan Smyh had a power-play goal and two assist.

• Baumgartner scores in overtime, Moose earn 2-1 AHL road win over Bulldogs

  HAMILTON, Ont. - Defenceman Nolan Baumgartner scored in overtime as the Manitoba Moose overcame a slow start to beat the Hamilton Bulldogs 2-1 in American Hockey League action on Monday night. Baumgatner tapped a pass from Mario Bliznak .

• Setoguchi scores 2 goals as Sharks beat Rangers 7-3, halt 7-game win streak

  NEW YORK - Devin Setoguchi scored two of San Jose's six consecutive goals and the Sharks took advantage of New York backup goalie Steve Valiquette in a 7-3 comeback victory Monday night that snapped he Rangers' seven-game winning streak.

• Penguins' Talbot practices, but won't return soon

  PITTSBURGH (AP) -Pittsburgh Penguins forward Max Talbot has practiced with his teammates for the first time since scoring both of their goals in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals. Talbot, who had surgry in July to repair a torn labrum in left sh.

• Bruins' Lucic undergoes successful surgery

  Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that Bruins forward Milan Lucic underwent successful surgery to repair a broken right index finger. He is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. Lucc s surgery was performed by Dr.

• Great start by Ryan Smyth boosts veteran's 2010 Team Canada chances

  With a nickname like Captain Canada, it was probably unwise to overlook Ryan Smyth. The Los Angeles Kings forward is a veteran of numerous international assignments, but wasn't even mentioned as a buble player any of the six times The Ca.

• Hard-shooting defenceman Bergeron ready to see first action with Canadiens

  MONTREAL - Marc-Andre Bergeron spent the summer waiting for a call at home in Trois-Rivieres, Que., but the phone didn't ring until nearly a week into the NHL regular season. When it did, the 29-yearold defenceman was delighted.

• What letdown? Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins are sizzling

  PITTSBURGH - There's been no post-Stanley Cup slump yet for the champion Pittsburgh Penguins. More like a Stanley Cup surge. They are 7-1 with no losses yet in five road games. Marc-Andre Fleury lead all goaltenders with a 7-0 reco.

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• College Football's Night Ends with a Bang Not a Whimper

  SyndContentImpl.value= This much excitement late at night usually results in a trip to the hospital, pregnancy, or bail being posted. All of this happened in a 15 minute span tonight in college football: —Houston hit a 51 yarder rocketed off the foot of their freshman kicker to win against Tulsa, b...

• Florida Phones In Vandy Victory

  SyndContentImpl.value= On a day when Iowa lost to Northwestern (the Vanderbilt of the Big Ten,) Florida should consider themselves lucky for escaping with a 27-3 victory against Vandy at home despitestruggling in the red zone in yet another conference game.

• Knicks Karma Katching Up With Them

  SyndContentImpl.value= One of my favorite parts about sports is that we can pretend things like karma and destiny really exist. And maybe they do, but nowhere else in life do we talk of these thigs in such certain terms.

• VIDEO: Jahvid Best's Scary Neck Injury

  SyndContentImpl.value= Just a few minutes ago, Jahvid Best suffered a horrific-looking injury as he scored a touchdown against Oregon State. Now, there's video: It s nearly impossible to watch thatvideo without cringing and fearing the worst.

• At Some Point, Jim Tressell Will Unleash Terrelle Pryor (Right?)

  SyndContentImpl.value= Terrelle Pryor is not yet a good passing quarterback. And yet, he may still be the game's most dangerous quarterback, simply because of his otherworldly size, strength, speed, nd athleticism.

• Charlie Weis' Historic Naval Defeat

  SyndContentImpl.value= Sussman tweets: People who lost to Navy twice in a row on their home turf: Charlie Weis, Saddam Hussein. This is such a good joke that I'm embittered over not thinking of it n my own, so I suppose I'll nitpick.

• Nick Saban 2, Nick Saban's Headset 0

  SyndContentImpl.value= Alabama coach Nick Saban, by my count, has thrown off his headset in anger twice so far during the game versus LSU. Near the end of the first half, his expensive audio equipment hit the grass after quarterback Greg McElroy made a terribly-advised pass in the red zone for an i...

• At Some Point, Jim Tressell Will Unleash Terrell Pryor (Right?)

  SyndContentImpl.value= Terrelle Pryor is not yet a good passing quarterback. And yet, he may still be the game's most dangerous quarterback, simply because of his otherworldly size, strength, speed, nd athleticism.

• Greg McElroy Is Psyduck

  SyndContentImpl.value= Thanks to an age-old Internet meme, I am aware that Psyduck is a Pokemon character. When you're bewildered or in a state of despair, you do the Psyduck. For example, Alabama has performed pretty badly in the red zone, and quarterback Greg McElroy just missed a wide-open recei...

• LSU-Alabama: Free Football! On The Internet!

  SyndContentImpl.value= LSU-Alabama is certainly the biggest Week 10 matchup, and to miss it would be a greater shame than to realize that, in a wacky mix-up, you inadvertently cashed in your infant son and tucked your winning lottery ticket into bed! Oh no! For those of you who, for whatever reason...

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