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  1. FILE -- This is a Sept. 20, 2009, file photo showing Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs have released troubled running back Larry Johnson. A two-paragraph statement from the team Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, simply listed Johnson's statistics and announced his release. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
    Chiefs release former Pro Bowl RB Larry Johnson AP - 1 hour, 27 minutes agoSent 36 times

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Given good blocking and a fresh start, Larry Johnson might still be the power-running Pro Bowler who had back-to-back 1,700-yard seasons for Kansas City.

  2. Phil Mickelson of the U.S. holds the trophy after winning the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Mickelson finished at 17-under 271. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
    Mickelson caps his week with win at HSBC Champions AP - Mon Nov 9, 4:07 AM ETSent 20 times

    SHANGHAI - Phil Mickelson eased through a crush of spectators and into a courtesy van, telling them he would sign autographs in front of the Sheshan International clubhouse after he had a chance to eat.

  3. FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2009, file photo, Jockey Calvin Borel rides Rachel Alexandra to win the Woodward Stakes horse race at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Voters will decide between racing's leading ladies for Horse of the Year after Rachel Alexandra skipped the Breeders' Cup Classic won by Zenyatta. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)
    Rachel vs. Zenyatta in racing's Year of the Girl AP - Sun Nov 8, 9:10 PM ETSent 17 times

    ARCADIA, Calif. - The much anticipated race between Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta? Well, it's on, but only on paper. Horse racing's top two ladies will duke it out among voters for Horse of the Year honors after never meeting on the track.

  4. FILE -- This is a Sept. 12, 2009, file photo showing Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount standing on the field before their NCAA college football game against Perdue in Eugene, Ore. Blount, who was suspended for the season after punching a Boise State player in the wake of the season opener, has been allowed to rejoin the Ducks. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)
    Pac-10 reinstates Oregon's Blount AP - Mon Nov 9, 8:54 PM ETSent 17 times

    Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount, who was suspended for the season after punching a Boise State player in the wake of the season opener, has been allowed to rejoin the Ducks.

  5. Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen, second from left, looks on as the team sings the Notre Dame alma mater after Notre Dame lost to Navy 23-21 in an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
    Not the kind of echoes Weis wanted to wake up to AP - Mon Nov 9, 4:02 AM ETSent 16 times

    Just about everybody except the higher-ups at Notre Dame has already figured it out: Charlie Weis isn't going to return the Fighting Irish to the top of college football anytime soon.

  6. Mom of former major leaguer Zambrano kidnapped AP - Mon Nov 9, 1:34 AM ETSent 14 times

    The mother of former major leaguer Victor Zambrano has been kidnapped.

  7. In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, photo, Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez shouts words of encouragement to his players on the field in the first half of an NCAA college football game with Purdue in Ann Arbor, Mich. Purdue won 38-36, the first time at Michigan Stadium since 1966. Michigan has lost five of six and dropped to 5-5 with two ugly third-quarter meltdowns leading to losses against Illinois and Purdue. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
    Rodriguez says Michigan is undaunted by challenge AP - Mon Nov 9, 5:13 PM ETSent 13 times

    ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Rich Rodriguez has to lead Michigan to an upset at Wisconsin or in the Big House against rival Ohio State to earn bowl eligibility — and perhaps patience from fed-up fans.

  8. Dallas Cowboys running back Tashard Choice runs in for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
    Cowboys topple Eagles 20-16 AP - Mon Nov 9, 6:22 AM ETSent 10 times

    PHILADELPHIA - Now the Dallas Cowboys can forget about last season's awful finish. Tony Romo threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to Miles Austin midway through the fourth quarter and the Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20-16 Sunday night in the 100th meeting between the division rivals.

  9. Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops watches the replay of an interception against his team in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Matt O'Hanlon had three of Nebraska's five interceptions against Landry Jones, and Nebraska squeezed enough production out of their struggling offense to upset No. 20 Oklahoma 10-3. (AP Photo/Dave Weaver)
    Oklahoma out of AP poll, Stanford in AP - Sun Nov 8, 11:42 PM ETSent 10 times

    NEW YORK - Over the past decade, Oklahoma has rarely been out of the AP Top 25 and Stanford has rarely been in.

  10. Chestnut gobbles down 50 meatballs to win contest AP - Mon Nov 9, 3:22 PM ETSent 7 times

    LAS VEGAS - Joey Chestnut maintained his dominance in the sport of competitive eating — and expanded his palate — by winning the first-ever Martorano's Masters Meatball Eating Championship in Las Vegas. Chestnut on Sunday gobbled 50 meatballs in 10 minutes at the Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino. The 6.25 pounds was a new world record and earned him the first-place prize of $1,500.

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  1. Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith gets in the middle of a scuffle on the sidelines after quarterback Matt Ryan was forced out of bounds by the Washington Redskins who were penalized for unnecessary roughness during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday Nov. 8, 2009. (AP Photo/John Amis)
    NFL looking into Redskins-Falcons scuffle AP - Mon Nov 9, 3:00 PM ET

    ASHBURN, Va. - The NFL is looking into Sunday's altercation between Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall and members of the Falcons near the Atlanta bench.

  2. Chiefs release former Pro Bowl RB Larry Johnson AP - 1 hour, 27 minutes ago

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Given good blocking and a fresh start, Larry Johnson might still be the power-running Pro Bowler who had back-to-back 1,700-yard seasons for Kansas City.

  3. Pac-10 reinstates Oregon's Blount AP - Mon Nov 9, 8:54 PM ET

    Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount, who was suspended for the season after punching a Boise State player in the wake of the season opener, has been allowed to rejoin the Ducks.

  4. Denver Broncos' Eddie Royal (19) picks up yardage after a catch as Pittsburgh Steelers' Keyaron Fox, right, defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, in Denver. (AP Photo/ David Zalubowski)
    Carter fills in for Clark, sparks Steelers to win AP - 27 minutes ago

    DENVER - Rarely has playing it safe paid off so well for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tyrone Carter started in place of safety Ryan Clark as a precaution Monday night and made the big play that sparked the Steelers to their fifth straight win, taking the first of his two interceptions 48 yards for a touchdown in Pittsburgh's 28-10 win over the Denver Broncos.

  5. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throws for a long gain in the fourth quarter past the Denver Broncos in their NFL football game in Denver November 9, 2009. REUTERS/Rick Wilking
    Roethlisberger guides Steelers to victory in Denver Reuters - Tue Nov 10, 1:39 AM ET

    DENVER, Colorado (Reuters) - Ben Roethlisberger's three second-half touchdown passes and a stingy defense helped the Pittsburgh Steelers ease to a 28-10 victory over the Denver Broncos on Monday.

  6. New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui, the World Series MVP, holds up a Key to the City that was presented to him during a ceremony at City Hall celebrating the Yankees 27th World Series championship on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
    Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon become free agents AP - Mon Nov 9, 7:37 PM ET

    NEW YORK - World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady.

  7. Mickelson caps his week with win at HSBC Champions AP - Mon Nov 9, 4:07 AM ET

    SHANGHAI - Phil Mickelson eased through a crush of spectators and into a courtesy van, telling them he would sign autographs in front of the Sheshan International clubhouse after he had a chance to eat.

  8. San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) looks to pass in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
    Bolts hope Giants victory carries over AP - Mon Nov 9, 7:30 PM ET

    SAN DIEGO - Philip Rivers doesn't give much credence to the New York Giants' losing streak, which he helped extend to four games.

  9. Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson dives for the end zone but comes up a yard short during their NFL football game against Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri September 28, 2008. REUTERS/Dave Kaup
    Chiefs release controversial back Larry Johnson Reuters - Mon Nov 9, 9:57 PM ET

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Kansas City Chiefs released controversial running back Larry Johnson on Monday, the day he had been scheduled to return from suspension for "conduct detrimental to the club."

  10. Brett welcomed to the Hull of Fame Reuters - Mon Nov 9, 4:31 PM ET

    TORONTO (Reuters) - Brett Hull joined his father "the Golden Jet" Bobby Hull in the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday, offering heartfelt thanks and stinging criticism as he prepared to take his place among the sport's greats.

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  1. NFL looking into Redskins-Falcons scuffle AP - Mon Nov 9, 3:00 PM ET

    ASHBURN, Va. - The NFL is looking into Sunday's altercation between Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall and members of the Falcons near the Atlanta bench.

  2. Pac-10 reinstates Oregon's Blount AP - Mon Nov 9, 8:54 PM ET

    Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount, who was suspended for the season after punching a Boise State player in the wake of the season opener, has been allowed to rejoin the Ducks.

  3. Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon become free agents AP - Mon Nov 9, 7:37 PM ET

    NEW YORK - World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady.

  4. Chiefs release former Pro Bowl RB Larry Johnson AP - 1 hour, 27 minutes ago

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Given good blocking and a fresh start, Larry Johnson might still be the power-running Pro Bowler who had back-to-back 1,700-yard seasons for Kansas City.

  5. Carter fills in for Clark, sparks Steelers to win AP - 27 minutes ago

    DENVER - Rarely has playing it safe paid off so well for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tyrone Carter started in place of safety Ryan Clark as a precaution Monday night and made the big play that sparked the Steelers to their fifth straight win, taking the first of his two interceptions 48 yards for a touchdown in Pittsburgh's 28-10 win over the Denver Broncos.

  6. Rodriguez says Michigan is undaunted by challenge AP - Mon Nov 9, 5:13 PM ET

    ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Rich Rodriguez has to lead Michigan to an upset at Wisconsin or in the Big House against rival Ohio State to earn bowl eligibility — and perhaps patience from fed-up fans.

  7. NFL's Cleveland Browns facing TV blackout AP - Mon Nov 9, 5:27 PM ET

    BEREA, Ohio - The Cleveland Browns have not yet sold out next Monday night's game against Baltimore and are facing their first TV blackout since 1995.

  8. LSU coach Les Miles reacts as the Tiger's score in the second half against Alabama in an NCAA college football game at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Alabama won 24-15. (AP Photo/Skip Martin)
    Miles, Saban voice support for SEC officials AP - Mon Nov 9, 6:04 PM ET

    TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Les Miles decided not to test the SEC's new get-tough policy regarding coaches criticizing officials.

  9. Chiefs release controversial back Larry Johnson Reuters - Mon Nov 9, 9:57 PM ET

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Kansas City Chiefs released controversial running back Larry Johnson on Monday, the day he had been scheduled to return from suspension for "conduct detrimental to the club."

  10. Cuban pitcher who hurt stopping fight AP - Mon Nov 9, 1:21 PM ET

    HAVANA - The pitcher who helped Cuba defeat the Baltimore Orioles in the United States a decade ago is in stable condition after his face was crushed with a blunt object while trying to stop a fight.

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