December 5,2008
Jets vs. 49ers Dec. 5-8
Travel to San Francisco with the JETS to take on the 49ers. The weekend includes tickets to the game, a stay at a hotel in gorgeous San Francisco, as well as a private cocktail party. More Info
Lawyer: Pierce to testify for grand jury if asked (AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:40:13 GMT

New York Giants' Plaxico Burress, right, arrives at Manhattan Supreme Court for arraignment with an unidentified man Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, in New York. Burress accidentally shot himself at a Manhattan nightclub Friday evening and was treated at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He was released Saturday. (AP Photo/David Karp)AP - Antonio Pierce didn't know New York Giants teammate Plaxico Burress was carrying a gun last weekend until it accidentally discharged, injuring the receiver in the right thigh, Pierce's attorney said Thursday.


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NFL players union seeks to block suspensions (AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:05:53 GMT

In this Oct. 7, 2008, file photo, New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith is shown during a  football game against the Carolina Panthers at the Superdome in New Orleans. The NFL Players Association is suing to block five of the six player suspensions for violating the league's anti-doping policy. The suit filed in federal court is on behalf of Kevin Williams and Pat Williams of the Minnesota Vikings, and Charles Grant, Deuce McAllister and Will Smith of the New Orleans Saints. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon,file)AP - The NFL Players Association filed a lawsuit Thursday to block five of the six player suspensions for violating the league's anti-doping policy.


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Giants make Renteria their new shortstop (AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:37:50 GMT

In this Aug. 25, 2008 file photo, Detroit Tigers shortstop Edgar Renteria stretches out to catch a fly ball hit by Cleveland Indians' Grady Sizemore in the 10th inning of a baseball game in Detroit.  Renteria will become the second free agent to join the San Francisco Giants in as many days, with the team expected to announce Thursday Dec. 4, 2008 that he will replace 11-time Gold Glove shortstop Omar Vizquel.  Renteria will receive an $18.5 million, two-year contract. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)AP - Edgar Renteria became the second free agent to join the San Francisco Giants in as many days, receiving an $18.5 million, two-year contract to replace 11-time Gold Glove shortstop Omar Vizquel.


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Auburn AD: Tuberville's resignation a surprise (AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:56:29 GMT
AP - Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs says he was shocked when Tommy Tuberville resigned as football coach. Link
Source: Andersen taking Utah State coaching job (AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:52:31 GMT
AP - Defensive coordinator Gary Andersen is leaving Utah to become coach at Utah State. Link
NFL players union sues to block suspensions (AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:18:28 GMT

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams (93) and Pat Williams (94), shown during a break in an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Nov. 9, 2008, in Minneapolis, were among six NFL players suspended for four games each for violating the league's anti-doping policy. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)AP - The NFL players union is suing to block the suspensions of five players for violating the league's anti-doping policy.


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Cavaliers, Celtics looking better every day (AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:43:02 GMT

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) scores ahead of New York Knicks' Chris Duhon (1) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)AP - The Cleveland Cavaliers keep rolling at home while the Boston Celtics have been unbeatable almost anywhere. The Eastern Conference's two best teams look better every day. LeBron James scored 21 points then grabbed an early seat on the bench as the Cavaliers improved to 10-0 on their own floor for the first time in their history and won their 14th in 15 games, 118-82 over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.


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Braves get Vazquez in six-player deal with White Sox (Reuters)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:55:22 GMT

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Javier Vazquez throws against Minnesota Twins' Jason Kubel during the second inning of their American League baseball game at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, September 23, 2008. (Eric Miller/Reuters)Reuters - The Atlanta Braves acquired right-hander Javier Vazquez and reliever Boone Logan from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for four prospects on Thursday.


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Keane and Sunderland part company (AFP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:54:41 GMT

Roy Keane, seen here in April 2008, walked away from Sunderland on Thursday after a run of five defeats in six matches convinced him he was no longer the man to take the relegation-threatened club forward.(AFP/File/Craig Brough)AFP - Roy Keane walked away from Sunderland on Thursday after a run of five defeats in six matches convinced him he was no longer the man to take the relegation-threatened club forward.


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Sabres place RW Kaleta on IR; recall D Weber (AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:49:53 GMT
AP - Hard-hitting Buffalo Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta is out indefinitely after being placed on injured reserve Thursday because of a head and neck injury. Link
Toledo hires OSU coordinator Beckman as coach (AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:15:56 GMT
AP - Toledo has hired Tim Beckman as head coach, picking the Oklahoma State defensive coordinator to take over its football program. Link
Federer cuts back on 2009 clay tournaments (AFP)
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:59:14 GMT

Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer, seen her in November 2008, said Wednesday that he will trim back his claycourt schedule in 2009 despite the French Open, played on clay at Roland Garros, being the only major missing from his 13 Grand Slam titles.(AFP/File/Mike Clarke)AFP - Roger Federer said Wednesday that he will trim back his claycourt schedule in 2009 despite the French Open, played on clay at Roland Garros, being the only major missing from his 13 Grand Slam titles.


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Wie shoots 65 to share early lead at LPGA Q-school (AP)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:30:26 GMT

Michelle Wie plays a shot on the 1st hole during the first round of LPGA Qualifying School at LPGA International in Daytona Beach, Florida.(AFP/Getty Images/Sam Greenwood)AP - Michelle Wie ran off four straight birdies inside 8 feet late in the second round Thursday for a 7-under 65 that gave her a share of the lead among early finishers at the LPGA Tour qualifying tournament.


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