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Johnson takes pole at Homestead
MSNBC.com | Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:56:10 GMT

Driver Jimmie Johnson smiles in the garage as he waits to drive practice laps at the Homestead-Miami International Speedway in Homestead, Fla. on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, as he prepares for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Ford 400 auto race.  (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth straight Cup title starts from the pole.


ATP says it can't reopen Agassi drug case
MSNBC.com | Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:45:27 GMT

Andre Agassi revealed in his recent autobiography that he failed a 1997 drug test, a result he says was thrown out after he lied by claiming he “unwittingly” took crystal meth.The ATP will not reopen a doping case against Andre Agassi over his admission about drug use in 1997, tour chairman Adam Helfant said Friday.


Knicks pass on Iverson, want to stay young
MSNBC.com | Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:50:11 GMT

Allen Iverson was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday and became a free agent Thursday night.The New York Knicks passed on a chance to sign Allen Iverson over the summer. A few months and only one victory later, they have to decide if he's worth reconsidering.


Irish eyes not smiling: Game won't be replayed
MSNBC.com | Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:09:10 GMT

France's captain Thierry Henry, and teammate Nicolas Anelka celebrate their victory over Ireland on Wednesday.There will be no rematch. Ireland’s hopes for a replay of its World Cup qualifier against France ended Friday after both FIFA and the French Football Federation rejected requests for another game.


PFT’s Picks: Colts, Saints still not ready to lose
MSNBC.com | Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:28:14 GMT

Peyton Manning may have his hands full with the Ravens defense, but the Colts will improve to 10-0 after this Sunday.Each week, ProFootballTalk.com’s Mike Florio and Gregg Rosenthal will break down and pick the winners of each NFL game. See their Week 11 picks.


Pompei: Nothing's normal for NFL coaches — ‘it's all ball’
MSNBC.com | Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:12:05 GMT

Former coach Jon Gruden, who guided the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 48-21 win over the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII, set the standard for what coaches call ‘grinding’ sessions to prepare for game day.Pompei: As the game became more complex and the stakes became higher, the 100-hour work week became the norm for today's NFL coaches. And they can blame Jon Gruden for setting the standard.


Polamalu could miss three games
MSNBC.com | Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:40:03 GMT
NFL.com's Jason La Canfora reports the Steelers are "hopeful" that Troy Polamalu's PCL sprain won't cost him more than three games.
Predictions 101: OSU won't have mercy on Michigan
MSNBC.com | Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:05:12 GMT
Check out Predictions 101 for picks to week's key college football games
DeMarco: Red Sox should take measured approach for ’10
MSNBC.com | Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:53:40 GMT

Outfielder Jason Bay, who reportedly turned down a four-year offer from Boston, hit .267 with 36 home runs and 119 RBIs last season with the Red Sox. If the Sox are unable to re-sign Bay, they will likely set their sights on free agent Matt Holliday, writes NBCSports.com contributor Tony DeMarco.DeMarco: Despite being back to looking up at the World Series-champion New York Yankees, there's no need for the Boston Red Sox to panic and enter into a spending-spree battle during the offseason. That would be a mistake.


Death of Drew Brees' mother ruled a suicide
MSNBC.com | Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:01:57 GMT
The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide.
Opinion: So far, Nowitzki is the league’s MVP
MSNBC.com | Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:45:12 GMT

Visit each week during the regular season to rank the candidates. Sporting News: Steve Nash is a nice choice, and LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade are expected, but red-hot Dirk Nowitzki is elevating the Dallas Mavericks to contenders in the Western Conference.


Jayson Williams plea hearing delayed for now
MSNBC.com | Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:38:13 GMT

Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has been awaiting a second trial for reckless manslaughter. He was acquitted of aggravated manslaughter in 2004 but convicted of covering up the shooting at his central New Jersey mansion.Retired NBA star Jayson Williams will not be in a New Jersey courtroom Friday to enter a plea in the 2002 shooting death of a hired driver.


Vegas Advisors on Gambling: Who will cover?
MSNBC.com | Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:30:07 GMT
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