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  Mauer near-unanimous pick as American League MVP

  Joe Mauer sat behind a table on a podium in a conference room at the Metrodome when Justin Morneau shouted out the last question of the day. "Are you finally going to buy dinner now?" Morneau said to his teammate from the audience, one MVP to another.

• Texans take 7-0 lead over Titans

  Matt Schaub threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Steve Slaton to give the Houston Texans a 7-0 lead over the Tennessee Titans after one quarter in a key AFC South game Monday night.

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  Kansas still No. 1 in AP poll; Syracuse No. 10

  Syracuse was so impressive in the 2K Sports Classic that it made one of the best entrances ever into The Associated Press' college basketball poll.

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  Florida's Meyer: Notre Dame not a coaching option

  Standing behind the same podium where quarterback Tim Tebow delivered his now-famous promise 14 months and 21 wins ago, coach Urban Meyer vowed Monday to be at Florida "as long as they'll have me."

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  Whisenhunt optimistic Warner may play this week

  Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt says he had a long talk with Kurt Warner on the flight home, and the quarterback was "very upbeat and alert" following a blow to the head in Sunday's' victory over St. Louis.

• NFL, union approve about half team neurologists

  The NFL and its players union have approved independent doctors to evaluate head injuries for about half of the league's 32 teams as part of a new program.

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  Packers, Redskins hardest hit by injuries

  The playoff chase has gotten much more difficult for the Packers after they lost two key defensive players to season-ending injuries.

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  Predators win 6th straight, 3-1 over Red Wings

  Martin Erat scored two goals and the Nashville Predators beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 Monday night for their sixth straight victory.

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  Rodriguez's job at Michigan seems safe _ for now

  It seems unlikely Michigan will fire Rich Rodriguez after two awful seasons with an NCAA investigation looming, a search for a new athletic director under way and luxury boxes to fill at the Big House.

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  San Diego State cracks Top 25; UConn still No. 1

  San Diego State cracked the AP women's basketball Top 25 for the first time in 14 years, while Connecticut remained a unanimous No. 1 for the 18th consecutive poll.

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  Soderling haunts Nadal again

  Swede Robin Soderling returned to haunt Rafael Nadal on Monday with a 6-4 6-4 victory as battle commenced in Group B at the ATP World Tour finals.

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  Twins' Mauer wins American League MVP award

  Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer was named the American League's Most Valuable Player on Monday after winning his third batting title in four seasons.

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  Redskins Betts and Rinehart out for rest of season

  Washington Redskins running back Ladell Betts and guard Chad Rinehart suffered season-ending injuries in Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys, coach Jim Zorn said on Monday.

• Ochoa narrowly pips Shin for LPGA player of the year award

  Lorena Ochoa edged out South Korean Shin Ji-yai to become the LPGA player of the year for a fourth successive time Monday after Swede Anna Nordqvist won the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship.

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  Steelers shocked by Chiefs in overtime 27-24

  The Pittsburgh Steelers, last season's Super Bowl champions, were shocked 27-24 in overtime by the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.

• Beckham suffers from asthma, says player's spokesman

  David Beckham has suffered from a mild form of asthma since childhood, the England midfielder's spokesman was quoted as saying in British newspapers on Tuesday.

• Bryans' hopes of claiming top spot hit by defeat

  American duo Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan saw their hopes of ending the year as the world's best doubles team fading away as they lost their opener 6-4 6-4 to Max Mirnyi and Andy Ram at the ATP World Tour Finals on Monday.

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  Final defeat fails to take shine off Beckham's season

  David Beckham said his third season with L.A. Galaxy had been a success despite the team being beaten in the championship deciding MLS Cup on Sunday.

• Packers veterans Harris and Kampman ruled out for the season

  The Green Bay Packers were dealt a double blow on Monday when cornerback Al Harris and linebacker Aaron Kampman were ruled out for the rest of the season with knee injuries.

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• Maui roundup: Cincinnati halts Vanderbilt; Gonzaga rallies

  Yancy Gates was ready to go as soon as breakfast was over. The 6-foot-9, 260-pound forward scored 12 points in an 18-2 first-half run that set ...

• Nordqvist wins LPGA finale; Ochoa clinches player of year

  Anna Nordqvist has won the LPGA Tour Championship and Lorena Ochoa finished second to win her fourth consecutive player of the year award by ...

• Rams QB Bulger to miss 3-6 weeks with broken leg

  St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger will be sidelined 3-6 weeks with a fractured left leg sustained in Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals. ...

• Rex Ryan: Patriots 'disrespected' the Jets with deep pass late in 31-14 win

  Jets coach Rex Ryan said he thought the Patriots "disrespected" his team when QB Tom Brady attempted a deep pass to WR Randy Moss in the final ...

• Even non-gearheads appreciate NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson

  Applause and appreciation, please, for Jimmie Johnson. Even from those of us who might not exactly be what you'd call car racing aficionados ...

• Browns' Eric Mangini suggests Lions faked injuries to slow game

  Browns coach Eric Mangini is questioning whether the Detroit Lions faked injuries to slow down Cleveland's no-huddle offense. Mangini, who bemoaned ...

• Rockets' McGrady back at practice, return unclear

  Tracy McGrady returned to practice with the Houston Rockets for the first time since microfracture surgery in February on Monday, but the seven-time ...

• Soderling rolls past Nadal, Djokovic rallies at ATP finale

  Rafael Nadal lost to Robin Soderling for the second straight time, falling 6-4, 6-4 Monday in their opening round-robin match at the ATP World ...

• Tebow, McCoy and Ingram named finalists for Maxwell Award

  Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy are set for at least one showdown off the field. The quarterbacks for No. 1 Florida and second-ranked Texas were chosen ...

• Lance Armstrong's RadioShack team announces 2010 lineup

  Lance Armstrong's new RadioShack racing team is getting ready to ride.

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• Habs enforcer Laraque dealt 5-game suspension

  TORONTO (AP) -- The NHL suspended Montreal Canadiens enforcer Georges Laraque five games for a hit on Detroit defenseman Niklas Kronwall.

• QBs: Bulger fractures leg

  ST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger will be sidelined 3-6 weeks with a fractured left leg sustained in Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

• NHL suspends Habs enforcer Laraque for 5 games

  TORONTO (AP) -- The NHL suspended Montreal Canadiens enforcer Georges Laraque five games for a hit on Detroit defenseman Niklas Kronwall.

• Young, Titans take on Texans

• LSU's Miles accepts blame for gaffes vs. Ole Miss

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- LSU coach Les Miles says he understands the criticism and accepts the blame for a series of gaffes that resulted in the 17th-ranked Tigers dropping a 25-23 decision at Oxford Miss.

• Rams QB Bulger out 3-6 weeks with broken leg

  ST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger will be sidelined 3-6 weeks with a fractured left leg sustained in Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

• Jets' Ryan 'disrespected' by Pats' late deep throw

  FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- New York Jets coach Rex Ryan felt "disrespected" by the New England Patriots for throwing a deep pass with the game well in hand Sunday.

• Lions' Stafford (shoulder) may not play vs. Pack

  ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson played the game Sunday that Detroit Lions fans had been waiting all season to see.

• Tebow, McCoy, Ingram named Maxwell finalists

  DALLAS (AP) -- Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy are set for at least one showdown off the field.

• AL MVP award goes to Twins' Mauer

  NEW YORK (AP) -- Joe Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award.

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• Defensive-minded coach Ryan will take bigger role with Jets' offense

  Rex Ryan has worked almost exclusively with the defense since becoming the New York Jets' head coach in January, leaving the offense to coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and the special teams to Mike esthoff.

• Browns coach Mangini curious if Lions' injuries were stall tactic

  Browns coach Eric Mangini is questioning whether the Detroit Lions faked injuries to slow down Cleveland's no-huddle offense.

• Whisenhunt 'optimistic' that Warner might play in Cards' next game

  Arizona Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt says he had a long talk with Kurt Warner on the flight home, and the quarterback was alert and upbeat following a blow to the head in Sunday's' victory over theSt.

• Police investigating claim that Chargers DB Cromartie hit man

  San Diego police say they're investigating a claim that Chargers defensive back Antonio Cromartie hit someone in the head with a champagne bottle at a bar.

• Lions could be without QB Stafford, WR Johnson on Thanksgiving

  Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson were both injured on a chaotic play as time expired, and Lions coach Jim Schwartz didn't sound optimistic that either would be available to face Green Bay on Thanksgiing Day.

• Bills reach out to Cowher about becoming coach

  The Bills appear serious about spending big money to bring in the best available coach to lead their team, as league sources say the team has contacted former Steelers coach Bill Cowher.

• Rams QB Bulger out 3 to 6 weeks with broken leg; Boller will start

  It's not yet clear whether St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger will be ready to play next week against the Seattle Seahawks.

• Browns coach Mangini asking if Lions' injuries were stall tactic

  Browns coach Eric Mangini is questioning whether the Detroit Lions faked injuries to slow down Cleveland's no-huddle offense.

• Panthers' struggles go hand in hand with Peppers' apparent injury

  Julius Peppers had been on a tear, but a hand injury has slowed him the past two weeks, and his difficulties have echoed those of the Carolina Panthers' defense.

• Redskins ravaged by injuries; Betts, Rinehart latest to go down

  Running back Ladell Betts and guard Chad Rinehart are done for the season for the battered Washington Redskins.

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• Rockets' McGrady back at practice, return unclear

  Tracy McGrady returned to practice with the Houston Rockets for the first time since microfracture surgery in February on Monday, but the seven-time All-Star still doesn't know when he'll play.

• Shaq practices, hopes to return against Detroit

  Shaquille O'Neal is back at practice and hopes to play in Cleveland's game at Detroit on Wednesday.

• Warriors coach Don Nelson sick with pneumonia

  Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson has pneumonia and isn't traveling with the team for two games in Texas.

• Bryant, James named Players of the Week

  The Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Nov. 16, hrough Sunday, Nov.

• Becoming special sheriff won't be easy for Shaq

  Becoming one of Ohio's uniformed officers won't be a cakewalk for Shaquille O'Neal.

• Sliding Wizards left searching for internal answers

  Emotions on the Washington Wizards seem to be boiling over after the team suffered its season-worst margin of defeat on consecutive nights, this time absorbing a 106-84 loss to the Spurs on Saturday.

• Hawks guard Bibby sprains left ankle vs. Hornets

  Atlanta starting guard Mike Bibby sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of the Hawks' game in New Orleans on Saturday night.

• Hawks' Bibby exits game after spraining ankle

  Atlanta Hawks point guard Mike Bibby sprained his left ankle with 6:59 remaining in the first quarter against the New Orleans Hornets and will not return to Saturday's game.

• Shoulder injury sidelines Shaq for fifth straight game

  Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal is out for Saturday's game against Philadelphia, the fifth straight game he has missed with a shoulder injury.

• Thunder assign Mullens, Weaver to 66ers in D-League

  The Oklahoma City Thunder have assigned rookie center Byron Mullens and guard Kyle Weaver to the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League.

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• NHL suspends Canadiens enforcer Laraque five games for hit on Kronwall

  TORONTO - Montreal Canadiens enforcer Georges Laraque has been suspended five games, the NHL announced Monday. Laraque received the suspension for an incident on Nov. 21. against the Red Wings when Lraque collided with Detroit defenceman.

• Laraque suspended five games for hit on Kronwall

  TORONTO (AP) -The NHL suspended Montreal Canadiens enforcer Georges Laraque five games for a hit on Detroit defenseman Niklas Kronwall. Laraque received the suspension for an incident on Nov. 21. aganst the Red Wings when he collided with Kronw.

• Toffoli, Howse, Deschamps and Dunnett receive player of the week honours in CHL

  Tyler Toffoli was named the Ontario Hockey League player of the week on Monday. The Ottawa 67's forward took the honour after leading the league with eight points (four goals, four assists) in three ames.

• Toronto Marlies centre Alex Foster named American Hockey League player of week

  SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Toronto Marlies centre Alex Foster was named American Hockey League player of the week Monday. Foster recorded six points (five goals, one assist) in three games last week. Foste, who missed more than a month o.

• Laraque receives five-game ban

  The National Hockey League announced on Monday night that Montreal Canadiens forward Georges Laraque has been suspended for five games without pay, and will forfeit $38,860.10 in salary for an incidet that took place during a game against.

• Sharks' Clowe on NHL Live!

  San Jose Sharks forward Ryane Clowe will be among the guests on NHL Live! on Tuesday, scheduled from noon-2 p.m. on NHL Network and NHL.com, and broadcast on XM Radio. Clowe, who scored 22 goals lastseason and helped the Sharks win .

• Kings place forward Ryan Smyth on Injured Reserve

  LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Kings have recalled forwards Andrei Loktionov and Brandon Segal from the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardiannounced today.

• Wild trade Pouliot to Canadiens for Latendresse

  ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -The Minnesota Wild have traded former first-round draft choice Benoit Pouliot (BEHN-wah, POO-lee-aht) to Montreal for left wing Guillaume Latendresse (GEE-OHM, lah-TEHN-drehs). he 23-year-old Pouliot has been one of a hand.

• Montreal Canadiens pick up Pouliot from Wild in trade for Latendresse

  MONTREAL - Benoit Pouliot is headed to the Montreal Canadiens after being traded from the Minnesota Wild for Guillaume Latendresse. Habs GM Bob Gainey said the young forwards "are two players at the ame stage in their careers who were st.

• Latendresse traded to Wild for Pouliot

  The Minnesota Wild and Montreal Canadiens traded underachieving forwards Monday afternoon. Montreal sent power forward Guillaume Latendresse to the Wild in exchange for forward Benoit Pouliot Latendrsse, a 6-foot-2, 230-pound left.

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• Clearly, Tiger Woods Is Not Used To Being Bood

  SyndContentImpl.value= Touche, Cal fans. You succeeded where so many eager golf fans and journalists have failed. You got a human response from Tiger Woods. For your next trick, get John Daly to stp smoking.

• Rex Ryan Wants Respect From Patriots (And A Pony, Please)

  SyndContentImpl.value= Rex Ryan is either mistaking modern American professional football for a gentlemen's game or the New England Patriots for a team that spares an iota of remorse for the feelingsof others.

• Georges Laraque Suspended For Five Games

  SyndContentImpl.value= Georges Laraque has officially been suspended for five games for his knee-on-knee hit on Niklas Kronwall Saturday night. Laraque met with Colin Campbell and the NHL today to dscuss the play and for Laraque to explain his side of the story.

• Charlie Weis Only Now Becoming Likable

  SyndContentImpl.value= It's been hard not to root for Charlie Weis' speedy demise at Notre Dame. Weis has always carried himself as though he was gracing college football with his presence, as though the genius in his rather large head was his and his alone, and that merely by calling plays he was ...

• Jorge Posada, Hall Of Famer?

  SyndContentImpl.value= Eh, not quite. That's not even my opinion. That's the word at Pinstripe Alley, where Ed Valentine is taking a critical look at some of the Yankees' dynasty's most tenured playes and whether or not they belong in the Hall.

• Danielson Tops SportsBusiness Journal's Top Broadcasters List

  SyndContentImpl.value= Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal has released their list of the top 25 football broadcasters (college and pro considered together), headlined by CBS sweetheart Gary Danilson: Our No.

• Lions Could Have T-Day Problems

  SyndContentImpl.value= It s always good news, bad news, isn t it? The Detroit Lions come off a thrilling, comeback win over the Browns, only to find out their two stars could be missing on Thanksgivig Day.

• Want To Be A College Basketball Player? Start With Your Genes

  SyndContentImpl.value= All of a sudden there seems to be an increasingly large glut of college hoopsters with fathers who played in the NBA. Stephen Curry was the most notable in 2008-09, but Storming the Floor has a read on the guys to watch this year, including (but not limited to) offspring of G...

• In Which We Learn That Steve Spurrier Once Won A Heisman Trophy

  SyndContentImpl.value= So, Tim Tebow might want to go into coaching. This sounds like the perfect job for him. But that's not really what I learned from Andy Hutchins' excellent post on the matter atthe Sporting Blog.

• Official UFC 106 Payouts

  SyndContentImpl.value= Forrest Griffin, $250,000 ($150,000 win bonus) def. Tito Ortiz, $250,000 Josk Koscheck, $106,000 ($53,000 win) def. Anthony Johnson, $17,000 Paulo Thiago, $16,000 ($8,000 win)def.

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