Scores & Sports Today 09/30/2009

MLB - Rockies extend lead with win in 11 Braves fall. Tigers still lead Twins by 2 after twinbill split. BoSox clinch with help. Rangers' playoff hopes end. Dodgers fail to clinch again as Padres win. Phils near clinch on Feliz slam. O's lose 12th straight for longest skid of year.
Scores and More: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL - Tony Dungy is gone, but the most vital piece of the Colts' success is still running the show. With Peyton Manning taking snaps and making plays, Indy will remain a force. Dolphins acquire QB Thigpen in deal with Chiefs.Eagles bring back LB Trotter, release QB Garcia. Favre, Vikings preparing for Packers circus. NFL, union have positive' negotiating session.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/#ixzz0SanbpQ6Z
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/#ixzz0SanW1o9K

NCAA FootBall - With No. 4 LSU coming in two weeks, Urban Meyer faces a key decision: to play or not to play Tim Tebow. The Ole Ball Coach is forever young after defeating Ole Miss, fueling the notion of South Carolina as 'New Carolina. Spurrier and Stephen Garcia teamed to upset Ole Miss.
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&page=dash0905&sportCat=ncf

NBA - NBA going forward with replacement referees. Refs' top negotiator removes himself from talks. Top 10 storylines: Comebacks, cash flow and fill-in whistle-blowers.
Read more: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/12279041

WNBA - Mercury escape Fever in OT to open Finals The best way to sum up Phoenix's 120-116 Game 1 OT win? How about the fact both teams were upbeat at the end of the highest scoring (and one of the best) games in WNBA history.
Read more: http://www.cbssports.com/wnba/gamecenter/recap/WNBA_20090929_IND@PHO

NHL - Sweden's Sundin retires after 20 seasons in NHL.
NHL Preview 2009: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/preview2009/columns/story?columnist=buccigross_john&id=4513809
Atlantic Div. Preview: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/allan_muir/09/28/atlantic.division.preview/index.html#?eref=T1

GOLF - Mickelson to play in Singapore Open in October. Golf legend Palmer to get Congressional medal. NFL great Rice to host, play in Nationwide event.

NASCAR - Thank goodness for the Detroit Lions. Heaven knows the Ford drivers in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series are giving the Motor City little to get excited about. Jimmie Johnson closed gap from Chase lead to 10 points after win at Dover.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/tom_bowles/09/29/rankings/index.html?eref=T1#ixzz0Sat5UZja

SOCCER - Honduras OK to host U.S. in Cup qual, says FIFA.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/#ixzz0SatO6P2L

TENNIS - Wild-card Johansson beats Hewitt in Malaysia. Safin upsets fifth-seeded Petzschner in Thailand.
Most impressive return of all: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jon_wertheim/09/28/bestofthree/index.html?eref=T1

Scores & Sports Today 09/29/2009

MLB - Angels clinch West, honor fallen teammate. Braves move within two of wild-card lead. Phils' East lead cut to 4 after loss to Astros. BoSox fall in rainy affair. Dodgers fail to clinch NL West. Rain postpones Twins-Tigers duel for AL Central.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL - Meet Tony Romo, the game manager. Instead of forcing the issue on Monday night, Romo stayed patient and guided the Cowboys to a much-needed victory. FINS QB Pennington out for year. Bucs call on QB Johnson to replace Leftwich. 49ers' Gore out three weeks with ankle strain. Browns coach Eric Mangini said he will announce on Wednesday who will start this week against Cincinnati (2-1). Jets' Ryan benches WR for playing time tweets.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/#ixzz0SV0xNR6a

NCAA FootBall - Meyer thinks Tebow will be ready for No. 4 LSU, If Tebow's a no-go, Brantley is ready! Alabama LB Hightower to miss rest of season. Texas Tech's Leach bans players from Twitter.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/#ixzz0SV1If23Y

NBA - NBA refs decline league's latest offer. 30 teams face pre-camp questions? Key to Lakers' title repeat hopes: Can Kobe Bryant and Ron Artest co-exist? Will the presence of Shaq in Cleveland get in LeBron James' way to the hoop? How will big offseason signings change Boston, Dallas, Orlando, San Antonio?
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/chris_mannix/09/28/questions/index.html?eref=T1#ixzz0SV2pCMpM

WNBA - Capsule preview for the WNBA finals!
Read more: http://sports.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/wnba/story.asp?i=20090929002529110000101&ref=rec&tm=&src=

NHL - Thrashers release former Blues goalie Legace. Panthers lose on penalties in Finland exhibition. Fleury retires after failed comeback with Flames. Blackhawks rout HC Davos in exhibition game, Wings rout Pens in first meeting since Cup final. Stamkos nets 2 goals in Bolts' rout of Thrashers. Leafs fall to Vanek, Sabres. Jones, Preds cover Jackets Caps bust Rangers
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/#ixzz0SV4G78C6

GOLF - Tour Championship nearly doubles TV rating. Gustafson captures first LPGA win in six years. North Dakota golfer sinks two aces in one round. Britain and Ireland rout Europe to keep Vivendi Trophy.

NASCAR - Jeff Gordon is chasing, all right. After two races in the Chase, the No. 24 team significantly trails both Hendrick teammates. But all is not lost. So what if the 2009 title comes down to an all-Hendrick shootout between Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin. After a season of hard knocks, it's a closing act NASCAR Nation could really use.

SOCCER - MLS - Ryan Johnson scored on a header in the 73rd minute to help the San Jose Earthquakes beat D.C. United 2-1 on Sunday.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/soccer/09/28/earthquakes.united.ap/index.html#ixzz0SV6U2KLE

TENNIS - Isner tops Kittipong in first round of Thai Open. Safina, Venus beat out by teenagers in Japan.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/#ixzz0SV7MsN3z

OTHER: U.S. beats Cuba 10-5 to win baseball World Cup
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/#ixzz0SV38Wz14

Scores & Sports Today 09/28/2009

MLB - Yanks wrap up East with sweep of Red Sox. Rockies clip Cards. Braves keep pace. Pirates rally, deny Dodgers' chance to clinch. White Sox roll Tigers Greinke denies Twins. Rollins, Howard inch Phils closer to East title. Morales keys Angels as magic number cut to 2. Cain, Giants top Cubs to cling to playoff life. Mets' Misch shuts out playoff-hopeful Marlins.
Scores and More: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL - Colts remain undefeated by whipping Cardinals. Bengals nip Steelers with last-minute touchdown. Lions get first victory since December 23, 2007. Favre throws for last-second TD to stun Niners. Broncos never challenged, Rivers lifts Chargers. Cutler, Bears knock off undermanned Seahawks. Jones-Drew rushes for 3 TDs Saints pull away.Giants run for 226 yards Ravens rout Browns. Jets' Sanchez becomes 1st rookie to start 3-0. Patriots' offense bounces back to dump Falcons. Rodgers, Pack send Rams to 13th straight loss.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/#ixzz0SP424p5C
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/scoreboard

CFL - Friday 9/25 Montreal 42 at Hamilton 8 and BC 18 at Calgary 27. Sat. 9/29 Saskatchewan 23 at Edmonton 20 and Toronto 24 at Winnipeg 29. Standings:http://sports.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/cfl/totalstandings.asp

NCAA FootBall - Upsets shake up AP poll, but top 3 remain same. Tebow out cold in Gators' 41-7 rout. Dickson, Ducks throttle No. 6 Cal. No. 2 Texas whips UTEP after 47-point first half. Iowa defense stymies No. 5 Penn St. USF stuns No. 18 FSU in Tallahassee. No. 11 Va. Tech bashes No. 9 'Canes. McElroy, No. 3 Bama pummel Hogs.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard

NBA - NBA to unveil official social media rules. Cavaliers throw party to welcome Shaq to town. Nets owner says team sale will pave way to new arena. New arena has met fierce opposition by neighborhood groups opposed to arena
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/09/25/ratner.ap/index.html#ixzz0SP7VWmtK

WNBA - Fever, Mercury will battle in league finals!
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/#ixzz0SP6U4JAs

NHL - New coach. New big-name defender in JayBo. And, oh yeah, Jarome Iginla, too. The Flames are set to dominate the Northwest. Gretzky steps down as Coyotes coach. The Coyotes hired former Dallas Stars coach Dave Tippett hours after Gretzky announced his departure.

GOLF - Lefty comes from four back to join Tiger in winning the hardware. (AP)Phil Mickelson rallies for his first victory since his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer and Tiger Woods clinches the $10 million FedEx Cup on Sunday at the Tour Championship.
FedEx Cup bonus pool: http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=4508714

NASCAR - Jimmie Johnson ... Chaser extraordinaire and concrete killer. He still trails Mark Martin in the Cup standings, but JJ's got all the momentum after his fifth win in 16 races at Dover.
Sprint Cup Standings: http://www.cbssports.com/autoracing/series/CUP

SOCCER - 'Quakes down United on Johnson header. Crew's home unbeaten streak reaches 24. Chivas settles for draw with Red Bulls. Joseph rallies Revs by Sounders 2-1. Dallas improves to 7-0-0 vs. RSL at home. Fire rally for 2-all draw vs. Toronto FC. Rapids, Wizards play to scoreless draw.
MLS Standings - http://sports.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mls/standings.asp

TENNIS - In a sport where players peak early, Kimiko Date Krumm makes history. Just turning 39, the Japanese star becomes the oldest player to win a WTA title since Billie Jean King in 1983.

Scores & Sports Today 09/25/2009

MLB - Wild card-leading Rockies tripped up by Padres. Tigers edge Indians, claim 3-game division lead.Cubs' Baker hits 9th-inning homer to sink Giants. Ortiz, Red Sox spank Royals Greinke ejected. Phillies slam Brewers to close in on NL East title. Nats drop No. 100 at hands of Furcal, Dodgers. Cust, Anderson help A's salvage split with Texas.
Scores and More: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL - Blackouts for Raiders, Lions; Chargers spared. McNabb unable to practice, unlikely to play. Coach Andy Reid isn't sure whether Jeff Garcia or Michael Vick would be the backup quarterback.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/09/23/mcnabb.ap/index.html#ixzz0S7ZwgSHE

CFL - Friday 9/25 Montral at Hamilton 7 PM ET and BC at Calgary 10 PM ET. Saturday 9/26 Saskatchewan at Edmonton 6 PM ET and Toronto at Winnipeg 9 PM ET.
Current Standings: http://sports.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/cfl/totalstandings.asp

NCAA FootBall - Another top 10 team bites the dust. Quarterback Stephen Garcia and the defense lead South Carolina to a 16-10 upset of No. 4 Ole Miss. But in reality, the Rebels had no right being ranked so high.
2009 Div. 1-A FootBall Schedule-Week 4: http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule

Arena FootBall - New arena football league in the works. A news conference is planned Monday to announce the formation of a new league called Arena Football 1 with teams from the former AFL and arenafootball2 leagues.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/more/09/25/arena.football.ap/index.html#ixzz0S7aPmaR2

NBA - In Russia, tycoon's bid for Nets called 'unpatriotic. David Lee is heading back to the Big Apple, but not long-term. After enjoying a breakout last year, the power forward signs a one-year, $8 million contract to stay with the Knicks.

WNBA - As Detroit and Phoenix look to eliminate their foes Friday, Indiana will try to keep its season alive -- and Lisa Leslie looks to extend her career.

NCAA BasketBall - Army coach Crews fired after 7 losing seasons.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/ncaa/#ixzz0S7e4Gs6y

NHL - Wayne Gretzky stepped down as coach of the Coyotes on Thursday, and his uncertain future speaks to the unfortunate end in Phoenix. Habs' Brisebois hangs it up after 18 NHL seasons. Canucks give coach Vigneault 3-year extension. The Sharks seem to get everything right except the playoffs. But adding big-game Dany Heatley to their typical deep club, they get another chance to get it right.

GOLF - Sean O'Hair rode a hot putter to the first-round lead at the Tour Championship. What jump-started his newfound flatstick? That would be a tip from a certain No. 1-ranked player.

NASCAR - Mark Martin and Ron Hornaday Jr. used to be too young; now they're too old. Sitting atop the standings in their respective series, they really appear to be just right.
Read and see More: http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/

SOCCER - · FIFA gives OK for U.S. qualifying match in Honduras · D.C. United blanks Marathon in CONCACAF fixturePhiladelphia Union to play first MLS game March 25 · Casey injury-time penalty kick saves tie for Rapids · Crew lose to Cruz Azul in CONCACAF matchup · Chivas USA loses friendly match at Rose Bowl.

TENNIS - Citing fatigue, Federer out of Japan, Shanghai events. Clijsters plans 2010 around her No. 1 -- family.

Scores & Sports Today 09/24/2009

MLB - Carroll, Marlins rally, beat Phils closer Lidge in ninth. Guillen, Tigers send Indians to 10th straight loss.Duensing, Twins sweep ChiSox, remain 2 1/2 back. Chicago falls to Brewers. Cards shut down by Astros rookie; magic number at 1. Burnett fans 11, Yanks top Angels. Ortiz, Beckett power Red Sox to 90th victory. NL wild card: Rockies fall Giants move within four. Roundup: Nats beat Dodgers on E, avoid 100th loss.
Scores and More: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL - Hard times or not, blackout rules not going away. All In The Family- The Manning brothers each made a bid to attract MVP attention in Week 2, leading a game-winning fourth-quarter drive.
MVP Watch: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/5603/mike-sandos-mvp-watch

NCAA FootBall - Miami's explosive offense has the Canes soaring. But Virginia Tech knows something about D. Will the Hokies slow down the U Saturday. College Football Hall of Fame will move to Atlanta. Annual Georgia-UF games to remain in Jacksonville. Ohio's best: No. 13 Buckeyes or No. 14 Bearcats?
The ACC: Week 4: http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/3967/on-tap-in-the-acc-week-4

NBA - Russian billionaire reaches deal to buy N.J. Nets. NBA, players hold productive bargaining session.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/#ixzz0S1idVVBH

WNBA - Diana Taurasi and Candace Parker both had 28 points Wednesday. But if you asked Taurasi, she might even say Penny Taylor's presence coming off of the Phoenix bench was bigger than both. Mercury use 14 3-pointers to hold off Sparks. Zellous scores 23 as Shock take East opener.
Scores and More: http://sports.espn.go.com/wnba/recap?gameId=290923006

NHL - Devils spoil home debut for Tavares, No. 1 pick. Canucks clip Sharks, stay spotless in preseason. Caps roll past 'Hawks behind Ovechkin, Knuble. Balsillie vows to keep Coyotes in AZ for '09-10.
NHL PREVIEW 2009-10 : http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/preview2009/news/story?id=4496992

GOLF - Jim Furyk hasn't won on the PGA Tour since 2007. So how is it that his chances to win the FedEx Cup's $10 million bonus equal those of Tiger Woods?
WIN $10 Million without a Win? http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/notebook?page=notebook/bb-090923

NASCAR - Little Team That Could- The big story in 2009? It's not Mark Martin's quest for his first title. Or Jimmie Johnson's try at his fourth straight. It's Earnhardt Ganassi Racing rising from the ashes. Glass half empty: Gordon loses Jim Beam deal. Jack Daniel's to end sponsorship with Childress.

SOCCER - MLS- Every Step counts as playoff near. The Galaxy could take the Supporters' Shield with a win over the Crew next week. Chivas USA can keep their playoff hopes alive with a win over New York.
Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/noah_davis/09/23/week.28/index.html?eref=T1

TENNIS - Following the startling comeback of fellow Belgian Kim Clijsters, former No. 1 Justine Henin confirms she's had enough of retirement and will return to the women's tour in 2010.

Scores & Sports Today 09/23/2009

MLB - Yanks win, are first team to get playoff berth. Tigers top hapless Indians. Twins keep pace. D-backs win. Dodgers hammer Nats, drop magic number to 3. als rip Astros to close on NL Central title. Blanton outduels Johnson as Phils dump Marlins.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/#ixzz0RvtOgO1r
Scores and More: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL - Redskins LB quits Twitter after dig at fans. Brady, Bundchen sued over gunplay at wedding. Texans receiver Jones pleads guilty to DWI. NFL reminds players about drug-testing program. Cowboys may limit standing-room-only tickets. The team's first home game with the glitz-minded Ross as owner had Hollywood trappings without a happy ending Monday night. Jimmy Buffett performed at a tailgate party, the Dolphins' celebrity limited partners made VIP-style entrances and fans swooned before Miami lost to the Indianapolis Colts 27-23.

NCAA FootBall - Miami cracks top 10, BYU takes a dive as head-to-heads wreak havoc. Biggest risers: Cal, Miami and Florida State; Biggest sliders: USC and BYU. Three weeks in, head-to-head results are complicating the ranking process. NCAA selects James Isch as interim president after Brand's death.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/andy_staples/09/22/week4-1/index.html?eref=T1#ixzz0RvwsdQod

NBA - NBA, players differ on use of replacement refs. Russian tycoon says he has made offerof $700M to buy Nets. $100K offered for Jordan-Russell charity duel,
Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/#ixzz0Rvxjwg7q

WNBA - It's DT3 And CP3. Phoenix was good enough to advance past San Antonio. But in the West finals -- which will finally match up Diana Taurasi vs. Candace Parker -- the Mercury must play better than the team that squeaked by Monday.
WNBA 2009 Playoff Schedule: http://sports.espn.go.com/wnba/news/story?page=09playoff_sched

NHL - The last time we saw Tim Thomas and the Boston Bruins, they were stunned in the second round by the Carolina Hurricanes. Can they bounce back and top the Eastern Conference once again?
NHL 2009 Preseason schedule: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/hockey/nhl/08/12/preseason.schedule/index.html

GOLF - Calculating who can cash the $10 million bonus this week at the Tour Championship might prove a dizzying exercise.
Read More: http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/columns/story?columnist=harig_bob&id=4493232

NASCAR - Mark Martin leads not only the Power Rankings -- he leads the Chase by 35. Chad Knaus still might be recognized as the best crew chief in the Cup garage, but the man calling the shots for Mark Martin -- Alan Gustafson -- is nipping at his heels
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/tom_bowles/09/22/rankings/index.html?eref=T1#ixzz0Rw0ro6g3

TENNIS - Former women's No. 1 Henin returning. Davis Cup 2010 possibility: Federer vs. Nadal?

Scores & Sports Today 09/22/2009

MLB - Twins pick up ground on Tigers. Yankees fall, still waiting to sew up playoff spot. NL wild-card race tightensafter Giants' victory. Jacobs, red-hot Royals rally past Red Sox 12-9. DeRosa, Cardinals chop magic number to three.Rangers keep hopes afloat. Chipper homers, collects four RBI to fuel Braves. Astros fire manager Cooper!
Scores and More: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL - Monday night's edition of the Manning game-winning drive show was classic Peyton, all the way down to his audible to a quick screen to second-year receiver Pierre Garcon once he saw the Dolphins showing a blitz. Garcon's touchdown reception ultimately proved to be the difference, once Chad Pennington's final pass was intercepted.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ross_tucker/09/21/dolphins.colts.5things/index.html?eref=sihpT1#ixzz0RqEfbaRx

NCAA FootBall - While Miami (Fla.) and Michigan are grabbing headlines with their return to the Top 25 another team is quietly moving up the ranks. With its 41-30 victory over West Virginia, Auburn improved to 3-0 and vaulted up the CBSSports.com 120 rankings from No. 44 to No. 23. Kiffin defends game plan vs. Florida, takes shot at Meyer.Tennessee (1-2, 0-1 Southeastern Conference) was tagged as a 30-point underdog thanks in part to some of Kiffin's
offseason comments about Florida.

NBA - Lakers' Gasol leads Spain to European title.

WNBA - Mercury 100, Silver Stars 92. Taurasi and Tangela Smith each scored five points during the Mercury's 14-4 run that gave Phoenix an 86-76 lead with 5:14 remaining. Taurasi also finished with six assists and lifts Mercuryinto West finals. Sparks knock out Storm, in West finals. Fever rally in overtime, advance to East finals. Nolan leads Shock to 4th straight East finals.
WNBA Standings - 2009: http://sports.espn.go.com/wnba/standings

NCAA BasketBall - Maryland's Williams gets one-year extension. Houston, N.O., Atlanta named Final Four sites. Houston chosen as host site for 2011 Final Four. Dayton tabbed to host NCAA tourney in 2011-13.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/ncaa/#ixzz0RqKk4701

NHL - Isles' Morency banned for preseason, 5 games. Hiring of King casting doubt on Gretzky's future.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/#ixzz0RqL7EICQ

GOLF - LPGA Tour loses sponsor, tournament at Kingsmill. Euro Tour: Dubai prize money cut by 25 percent.Hole-in-one makes golfer $1 million richer.
Read More: http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=4484181

NASCAR - What did we learn from Round 1 in the Chase for the Cup? The driver who ultimately wins the 2009 title probably needs to finish in the top five almost every race. Jack Daniel's to end sponsorship with Childress.

Tennis - Team competition isn't always a beautiful thing -- just ask Andy Murray. But for Roger Federer, a 2010 Davis Cup title would complete his shiny little résumé.

Scores & Sports Today 09/21/2009

MLB - Tigers top Twins to tighten grip on Central. BoSox closer to wild card with sweep of O's. Dodgers handle Giants. Rockies boost lead. Griffey, M's put Yanks' playoff party on hold. Halos push back Rangers.
Scores and More: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL - Giants ruin Cowboys' party Stadium sets mark. Last-minute field goal lifts Bears over Steelers. Lewis' fourth-down stop preserves Ravens' win. Gore explodes for 207 yards in Niners' victory. Schaub's 357 yards, 4 TDs too much for Titans. Favre gets record; Vikes pull away from Lions. Ochocinco's Lambeau leap highlights Bengal win. Brees, Saints blitz Eagles Ryan leads Falcons. Warner sets NFL completion pct. mark in victory. Redskins topple Rams Raiders get past Chiefs. Broncos rout Browns Bills too much for Bucs. MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL - Colts at Dolphins 8:30 PM ET.
Scores and More- http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/scoreboard

CFL - Scores and More: http://sports.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/cfl/scoreboard.asp?week=12

NCAA FootBall - Washington stuns USC on late kick. NC State's Wilson sets new NCAA passing mark. Top-ranked Floridadispatches Vols. Hokies topple Cornhuskers on late TD. 'Horns slap Raiders in revenge game. FSU blowout derails BYU's title hopes. QB Cox dices Arkansas in Georgia shootout win.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/#ixzz0RkG1ba6d
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/#ixzz0RkFWK42Y
Scores and More: http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard

NBA - NBA ready to move ahead with replacement refs. Cavs guard West arrested on weapons charges. LeBron's book signing draws camped-out fans.Russian tycoon weighs deal to build Nets arena.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/#ixzz0RkHKFJ6L

WNBA - Lisa Leslie had 13 points and eight rebounds, and Candace Parker scored 22 points and keyed a second-quarter run that led the Los Angeles Sparks over the Seattle Storm 75-64 Sunday in the deciding third game of the WNBA Western Conference semifinals.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/more/09/21/WNBA.Leslie.ap/index.html#ixzz0RkHbHHN0

NHL - Fleury, Glencross amass 6 points in Flames' win. t nets 2 in Wild debut Avs top Blues in OT.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/#ixzz0RkK1zT03

GOLF - So what if she squandered a seven-stroke lead in the final round at Torrey Pines? Na Yeon Choi wasn't about to let that come between her and her first LPGA Tour victory.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/#ixzz0RkJxXI2H

NASCAR - n the first race of the Chase, the elder statesman of the circuit, Mark Martin, holds off Juan Pablo Montoya to win in New Hampshire.
Sprint Cup Standings: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/standings?seriesId=2

SOCCER - MLS- East-leading Columbus rallies to tie Chicago. Win vs. Salt Lake moves Dynamo to first overall in MLS. Wizards tops Dallas to earn first home win since June. m scores goal, sets another in Galaxy's win. Chivas USA goalkeeper Thornton earns 10th shutout. Revs tie Red Bulls, keep pushing for playoff berth. Rapids' Casey converts injury time penalty kick for tie.
MLS Champions League Standings: http://www.cbssports.com/soccer/standings

TENNIS - Spain finishes off Israel in Davis Cup semifinals. Czech Republic completes 4-1 win over Croatia.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/#ixzz0RkMk6cD4

Scores & Sports Today 09/18/2009

MLB - After a 4-3 loss to the Angels, the Red Sox are 52-22 at Fenway, but 34-37 away from home. As the likely AL wild card, Boston is good enough to win it all, but must prove it can prevail on the road.
Scores and More: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL - The San Diego Chargers and Detroit Lions were given extensions by the NFL on Thursday to sell out their home openers and avoid a television blackout. Cowboys look to set attendance marks in stadium opener. After all the yearsof dreaming and scheming to build Cowboys Stadium, Jerry Jones is ready to see his $1.15 billion masterpiece in all its glory.

CFL - Standings: http://sports.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/cfl/totalstandings.asp

NCAA FootBall - Mark Whipple's play calling and Jacory Harris' playmaking had No. 20 Miami (2-0) looking like it is for real after a 33-17 win over No. 14 Georgia Tech. Texas Tech-Univ Texas #2 looks like week's best game. Todays Game: Boise State at Fresno State 9 PM ET on ESPN.

NBA - The lead negotiator and spokesman for the NBA's referees union said Thursday a lockout appears "imminent and unavoidable" following the latest breakdown in talks.

WNBA - Playoffs: Silver Stars, Fever win openers.

NHL - Coyotes owner wants NHL ordered to mediation. Fleury scores shootout winner in return to NHL.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/#ixzz0RSic8mJ4

GOLF - Song-Hee Kim, who lost by a stroke at last year's Samsung World Championship, shot a first-round 66 Thursday at Torrey Pines to share the tourney lead with Jiyai Shin at 6-under.

NASCAR - Not only will double-file restarts shake up the Chase for the Sprint Cup -- they'll also decide the 2009 champion. Richard Petty Motorsports fires exec McArdle. Red Bull to continue with Toyota for Cup teams.

SOCCER - New Costa Rica coach faces early problems. The Brazilian said he hoped to get the team together two weeks before its final group qualifying games.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/soccer/09/17/rene.simoes.ap/index.html#ixzz0RSl58JTN

TENNIS - Federer fined for using profanity at U.S. Open. Federer chosen to play 3 matches against Italy.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/#ixzz0RSlYxr8Y

Scores & Sports Today 09/17/2009

MLB -3rd rally the charm as Red Sox tip Angels in 9th. Rangers lose again. Rays fall to .500. Braves win 6th straight.Tigers clip Royals.Yankees clip Jays. Twins sweep Indians. Marlins down Cardinals. Dodgers sweep aside Bucs.
Scores and More: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL -Favre's No. 4 with Vikes NFL's top-selling jersey. Owner:Jags will consider drafting Tebow in'10. CowBoys-Giants may draw record crowd. Reid: McNabb getting better; status still iffy.
Read more: http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/scouting?week=2&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2fscouting%3fweek%3d2

CFL - Friday 9/18 CAlgary at Hamilton 7:30 PM ET, Saturday 9/19 Toronto at BC 10:00 PM ET and Sunday9/20 Winnipeg atMontreal 1:00 PM ET and Edmonton at Saskatchewan 4:00 PM ET.

NCAA FootBall - NCAA president Myles Brand dies of cancer at 67. Notre Dame to honor its heyday teams of 1940s. Jacory Harris had a huge game against Florida State. Can the Hurricanes repeat his performance against Georgia Tech?
Tonight on ESPN: Georgia Tech #14 at Miami #20 at 7:30 PM ET.

NBA - Referees reject proposal, remain hopeful of deal. Mel Simon dies; co-owned Pacers with brother. Whose numbers will improve this season? Whose will decline? We break down the Central division.
NBA Offseason Buzz: http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/insider/news/story?id=4465900&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnba%2finsider%2fnews%2fstory%3fid%3d4465900

WNBA - Thompson's 3 keys Sparks' win over Storm. Nolan's 25 lead Shock past Dream in opener. A series already dominated by injuries to key players saw another star sidelined. Deanna Nolan's 25 points paced Detroit past Atlanta, 94-89, in Game 1 Wednesday. But Nolan left the game dizzy and ill.

NHL - The previous two teams Chris Pronger joined went to the Stanley Cup Finals in his debut seasons with them. Judging by what they gave up for the big defenseman, the Philadelphia Flyers are looking for him to make it three in a row.

GOLF - Greg Norman, whose tour earnings exceed $10 million, has suggested a decrease in prize money. Rest, Reflect and Rejoice as The player who finishes last at the Tour Championship is assured $120,000 in prize money, while the 30th-ranked player in the FedEx Cup standings receives a $175,000 bonus. The winner of the tournament receives $1.35 million, while the overall FedEx Cup champ gets a $10 million bonus. Everyone in between will be compensated quite nicely.

NASCAR - In 2006, Mark Martin retired from full-time racing and ran part-time until this year. Now the 50-year-old is the man Pete Pistone says will dethrone reigning 3-time champ Jimmie Johnson for his first title. Here, in countdown order, are six stories that would resonate after these long, long playoffs end Nov. 22.
6. Tony Stewart becomes the first owner-driver to win the Cup since Alan Kulwicki in 1992.
5. Kasey Kahne wins Richard Petty's first championship in 30 years.
4. Jeff Gordon finally wins a fifth title, eight years after his fourth.
3. Mark Martin finally wins a championship and becomes the oldest driver to do so.
2. Juan Pablo Montoya becomes the first foreign-born driver to win a NASCAR championship.
1 . Jimmie Johnson four-peats.
Read More: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/columns/story?columnist=hinton_ed&id=4477413

SOCCER - World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF- Brazilian Rene Simoes has been appointed as the new national coach of Costa Rica. Concacaf Champions League: Gaven's goal lifts Crew over Saprissa. Pachuca blanks Dynamo. D.C. United gets road win.

TENNIS - Now that we've had a couple of days to digest the U.S. Open, it's time to take stock of the 2009 Grand Slam men's winners and losers.
Read More: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/usopen09/columns/story?columnist=tandon_kamakshi&id=4475827

Scores & Sports Today 09/16/2009

MLB -Lee blanks Nats; Phillies' magic number now 12. Dice-K returns from long absence, stifles Angels. Dice-K returnfrom long absence, stifles Angels. Ordonez hits $18 million incentive Tigers lose. All-Star Young returns fromDL Rangers lose. Posada ignites brawl in Yankees' loss to Jays.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/#ixzz0RGszv35k
Scores: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL - Philadelphia activated quarterback Michael Vick from its exempt list, meaning he now is allowed to practice with the team and will begin doing so Wednesday. Chiefs coach unsure if Cassel will play Sunday.
Power Rankings: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/12211259

NCAA FootBall -USC-OSU breaks TV-viewing records for ESPN, the most-viewed college football game ever on ESPN.Georgia Tech ready to take 'A' game down to Miami. Newly ranked Houston eager to face Texas Tech. College Football Polls The Gators and Longhorns remain one and two, but number three USC easily had the biggest win of the week.
Read More: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/collegefootball/1bZNVPQuAs2hOqyyt9MT1rC_vJfzCIpJ?source=videobox_collegefootball

NBA - With labor talks stalled, NBA referees to meet. Riley, Heat coach among workers taking pay cuts to avoid layoffs.

WNBA - Atlanta and Seattle are the better seeds. But it's easy to feel like an underdog when you face a legend like Lisa Leslie or a dynasty like Detroit. Tonight on ESPN2: Dream-Shock (8 p.m. ET), Storm-Sparks (10 p.m. ET)

NHL - Fred Cusick, longtime Bruins voice, dead at 90. You can't write off the Penguins' Stanley Cup as a one-and-done title, not with four stars younger than 25 and a lineup that remains largely intact.

GOLF - Pros adjust schedules for college games. "For a lot of us out here, college football is a priority," said die-hard University of Iowa fan Zach Johnson. "It's exciting. It's one of my passions. I thoroughly enjoy Saturdaysand maybe Thursday nights at times.

NASCAR -The 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule has only three minor changes that involve race dates at Phoenix, Texas and Dover, Del. The way many figure it, NASCAR's Chase owes Jeff Gordon. Is a fifth championship finally in Gordon's stars? Now that the Chase is here, will Jimmie Johnson win a fourth consecutive title?

SOCCER - WORLDCUP - Costa Rica fires Kenton as national team coach. U.S. and Mexico take vital CONCACAF steps.

Tennis - U.S. Open breaks attendance record, edging 2008. Wow. Juan Martin Del Potro clinches the U.S. Open with a five-set victory over Roger Federer that ends the latter's win streak at Flushing Meadows.

Scores & Sports Today 09/15/2009

MLB-Lincecum back as Giants gain ground on Rockies.Dodgers pound Bucs, slice magic number to 11. A's, Tomko deal blow to Rangers' playoff hopes. Rays clip Orioles to snap 11-game losing streak.
Scores and More: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL-Patriots QB Tom Brady looked rusty for 55 minutes before turning it on to beat the Bills. Pats 25 Bills 24.Rivers answered a pair of go-ahead scores by Oakland by leading two touchdown drives and Darren Sproles scored the game-winner on a 5-yard run with 18 seconds left to give the Chargers their 12th straight victory over the Raiders, 24-20 Monday night.

NCAA FootBall- The best game you probably won't watch? It's Florida State at BYU. Countdown to Tennessee at Floridaon SEC Live: Four Days and Seven hours.

Scores and More: http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/scoreboard

WNBA-Who are the favorites when the WNBA playoffs open Wednesday? Are the East matchups as lopsided as they look?
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/wnba/columns/story?columnist=voepel_mechelle&id=4471977

NHL-The Phoenix Coyotes opened training camp without coach Wayne Gretzky on Saturday.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/hockey/nhl/09/12/coyotes.gretzky.ap/index.html#ixzz0RBMZyA1W

GOLF- Tiger Woods' dominant performance Sunday put to rest the thought that his game was starting to slide, among other theories.

NASCAR--- This may well be the year in which Jimmie Johnson's streak of consecutive Sprint Cup championships ends. Maybe Tony Stewart continues his impressive season to claim a third title and his first as an owner/driver. Or perhaps 50-year-old Mark Martin finally gets his first Cup championship. The next 10 races will tell the story
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/bruce_martin/09/13/inside.racing.sept.14/index.html?eref=T1#ixzz0RBNNs4Pi

TENNIS-Juan Martin del Potro overcame early nerves to stun Roger Federer.Del Potro controlled the final set en route to his first Grand Slam.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/richard_deitsch/09/14/delpotro.major/index.html?eref=sihpT1#ixzz0RBAevid8

Scores & Sports Today 09/14/2009

MLB-Rays' slide hits 11 as Red Sox cap sweep. Giants dump Dodgers. Matsui drives in 5 as CC wins 17th for Yanks.Padres rally, beat wild-card leading Rockies. Phils sweep Mets behind another Pedro win.
Scores and More: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL-Brees throws for six TDs; Lions' skid reaches 18. Favre, A.P. carry Vikings over Browns. McNabb cracks rib in Eagles' rout of Panthers. 49ers top defending NFC champ Cards. Romo keys big offense in rout of Tampa. Flacco steers Ravens past Chiefs. Veteran additions spark Falcons to win over Fins. Losing is never pretty. Looking the way the 'Skins do in a 23-17 defeat to the Giants is downright ugly. Losing is never pretty. Looking the way the 'Skins do in a 23-17 defeat to the Giants is downright ugly. Colts edge Jags; Manning ties wins mark. The Packers were able to rally on the strength of a Rodgers-led two-minute drive to beat Bears 21-15. Gonzalez hits 11,000 career yds. in Falcons' win
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/#ixzz0R5FM0A56

Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/scoreboard?seasonYear=2009&seasonType=2&weekNumber=1

NFL-Monday Night Football Double Header: Bills at Patriots 7:00 PM ET ESPN and Chergers at Raiders 10:15 PM ET ESPN.

NCAA FootBAll- Forcier, Michigan pull upset of Irish. Houston shocks No. 5 Oklahoma State. Georgia outduels South Carolina in SEC opener. Texas overcomes slow start to blast Wyoming. Clutch D powers UCLA by Tennessee. No. 11 LSU survives rain, Vandy. Tebow tosses 4 TDs, No. 1 Gators hammer Troy. LeFevour, CMU stun Michigan St.Late TD drives Barkley, No. 3 USC past Ohio St.
Scores and More: http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard

2009 TV Schedule-Week 2: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/ncaa/09/02/tv-schedule-2009/index.html

CFL- http://sports.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/cfl/scoreboard.asp?week=11

NBA- Charlotte Bobcats co-owner Beck dies in S.C. plane crash on Friday. Referees, NBA bracing for lockout over contract.

WNBA-Powell sets team scoring mark in Monarchs' win.
Scores: http://sports.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/wnba/scoreboard.asp

GOLF- Tiger wins BMW Championship by 8 strokes. Singles wins give U.S. third straight Walker Cup.

NASCAR-Hamlin finally wins at home in Richmond. Kyle Busch misses out on spot in Chase. Vickers steps up to claim Chase berth. Drivers view Johnson as Chase favorite.
2009 Sprint Cup Standings: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/standings?seriesId=2

Soccer: MLS-Crew edge Dynamo to win battle of league's best. Wizards keep slim playoff hopes alive with win.
MLS- 2009 Standings: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/tables?league=usa.1&cc=3888

TENNIS- Federer wins, Nadal out in U.S. Open semis. Clijsters wins U.S. Open title Serena fined. Williamses reach doubles final at U.S. Open. Former Wimbledon champ Jack Kramer, 88, dies.

OTHER: Terry Tiffee hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and the United States added six more runs in the eighth Saturday to beat China 8-0 at the World Cup.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/more/09/12/bbo.tourney.ap/index.html#ixzz0R5OP7VPO

Scores & Sports Today 09/12/2009

MLB-Jeter: Derek Jeter singled off the Orioles' Chris Tillman in the third inning Friday night for hit No. 2,722, passing Lou Gehrig as the Yankees' all-time hit leader.
Scores and More: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL-Bengals, Cardinals sell out to prevent blackout. Brady confirms pregnancy of wife/model Gisele. This Sunday and Monday Schedules: http://espn.go.com/nfl/schedule

CFL- Friday 9/11 Hamilton 22 at Toronto 25, Calgary 35 at Edmonton 34. Sunday 9/13 BC at Montral 1:00 ET PM andSaskatchewan at Winnipeg 4:00 PM ET.
Standings: http://sports.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/cfl/totalstandings.asp

NCAA FootBall- Opelt racks up 6 TDs as Toledo stuns Colorado. Michigan St. extends contracts of Izzo, Dantonio.Kansas State's Snyder signs five-year contract. Ohio State's clash with USC isn't just a chance for the Bucks to finally beat a big opponent. It's a moment of truth for the Big Ten, with its rep on the line.
Saturday 9/13 Schedule: http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule

NBA-He thanked supporters often and his detractors even more. MJ's final call at the Hall was simply unforgettable.
See this Video: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/feature/index?page=halloffame09index

WNBA-http://sports.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/wnba/story.asp?i=20090912054004680000101&ref=rec&tm=&src=

NHL-Balsillie, NHL sweeten bids to purchase Coyotes. Sale of Canadiens to Molson family proceeding.

GOLF- Peas in a pod they are not. But with sparkling rounds Friday at Cog Hill, Mark Wilson and Tiger Woods tied for the lead at 7-under to form quite a Saturday pair t BMW Championship.

NASCAR-Mark Martin's final push for a spot in NASCAR's Chase for the championship will start from the best spot in the field on Saturday night. 11 drivers for 8 Chase spots at Richmond. Grab your remote. Get comfy in your favorite lounge chair. Saturday night's last-chance race to make the Chase promises to be a doozy. Saturday on ABC: Sprint Cup coverage at Richmond begins at 7 p.m. ET

SOCCER- Mexico has gone from on the ropes to second place in just four qualifying games. Spain, England qualify for 2010 World Cup after wins. Brazil qualified for its 19th consecutive World Cup finals with a 3-1 win over Argentina. U.S. wins, moves to verge of World Cup berth.

TENNIS- Rain postpones Friday's U.S. Open matches. Williams sisters win, back in U.S. Open doubles final. All of Friday's U.S. Open matches will be played Saturday while the women's final is set for Sunday.

OTHER: U.S. Olympic Committee begins search for CEO. Owner: Rachel Alexandra out of Breeders' Cup. Michelle Obama to lobby IOC for Chicago's bid.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/#ixzz0Qtnkfg2r

Scores & Sports Today 09/11/2009

MLB-Lackey's 5-hitter lifts Angels.Royals finish off Tigers. Rockies win seventh straight. Marlins sweep Mets.Twins fail to make up ground in loss to Jays. Braves break out, rough up Oswalt, Astros.
Scores and More: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL- Pittsburgh's running game was anemic, finishing with just 36 yards on 23 attempts. but Ben Roethlisberger went33 for 43 for 363 yds and one TD in the 13-10 overtime win. Reed's 33-yard field goal caps Roethlisberger's big passing night

NCAA FootBall-This isn't good. Sure, No. 15 Georgia Tech beats Clemson 30-27 and that's the important thing. But blowing a 24-point lead paired with an inept passing game shows the Jackets have work to do.

NBA- NBA referees expect to be locked out on Oct. 1.Sloan, Stockton to be enshrined in Hall of Fame.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/#ixzz0QnhNQL7M

NHL- Lord Stanley, meet President Obama. The Stanley Cup stopped by the White House for a little visit Thursday as Pittsburgh Penguins were honored for their work, on and off the ice. Judge raises posibility of rejecting both Coyotes bids.

GOLF-Rory Sabbatini ran off seven birdies on renovated Cog Hill for a 5-under 66 on Thursday, giving him a share of the lead with Steve Marino at the BMW Championship and hopes of making it to the FedEx Cup finale.

NASCAR-Richard Petty hasn't so much as sniffed a championship in three decades. But the old boy is on the scent again, thanks to "circumstances" and a driver named Kasey Kahne. Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing plan to merge in 2010, with the four-car team running Fords under the RPM banner.

SOCCER- U.S. wins, moves to verge of World Cup berth. Mexico takes big step toward berth in World Cup. El Salvador stuns Costa Rica on injury-time goal
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/#ixzz0QnmAsUA6

TENNIS- Juan Martin del Potro overcame a slow start to beat Marin Cilic 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1. The Rafael Nadal-FernandoGonzalez quarterfinal was suspended due to showers. The Nadal-Gonzalez match was scheduled to resume Friday
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/tennis/09/10/us.open.thursday.ap/index.html?eref=T1#ixzz0QnmpJC8Z

Scores & Sports Today 09/10/2009

MLB-Jeter catches Gehrig with No. 2,721 in Yanks' win.Go ahead, dismiss the Rays as a fluke and relegate them as also-rans. But at least missing the playoffs won't trigger a spending spree because they're armed to compete next season.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/#ixzz0QhnJSC5W

NFL-Regular Season starts today! Renewed Kerry Collins leads Tennessee into Pittsburgh below the radar and drama-free. NFL ticket prices climb nearly 4 percent for '09
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/#ixzz0Qhoq5X70

NCAA FootBall-The ACC sure needed the classic delivered by Miami and FSU. It helped deflect attention from the poor opening week for the maligned-yet-hopeful conference. Todays Game: Clemson at No.15 Georgia Tech at 7:30 ET. Friday: Colorado at Toledo 9:00 ET.

NBA-Iverson atwitter to say he's joining Grizzlies. NBA could use replacement refs, as talks stall. Nobody will upstage M.J. on Friday, but presenters Isiah Thomas, Larry Brown and Charles Barkley might steal the show from other Hall of Fame inductees,

NHL-Gretzky group pulls out of bidding for Coyotes,
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/

NASCAR-Matt Kenseth has never missed a Chase. However, with one race left, the ex-Cup champ is 12th. Montoya moving closer to first Chase. Time was Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s missing the Chase sent panic through NASCAR. The Chase is bigger than that now, and the storylines playing out are helping.

SOCCER-El Salvador stuns Costa Rica in injury time 1-0. Mexico tips Honduras, takes big step toward World Cup 1-0. The United States was just good enough in its 1-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago.
Readmore: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/grant_wahl/09/10/usa.wins/index.
html?eref=T1#ixzz0QhufjlqT

TENNIS-Federer reaches 22nd straight Grand Slam semi.Djokovic makes Open semis; Wickmayer, too. Wozniacki brings Oudin's storybook U.S. Open run to abrupt halt
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/tennis/09/09/oudin.wozniaki.ap/index.html?eref=T1#ixzz0QhvKmGXQ

Scores & Sports Today 09/09/2009

MLB-Rangers sweep Tribe, trim Sox's WC lead to 1½. NL wild-card leader Rockies roll on. Yankees keep Rays on skids.
Scores and More: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL- The Delaware sports betting lottery starting this week will allow gamblers to plunk down a couple of bucks, or a few thousand, on NFL teams, officials said Tuesday. Minimum wagers in the new lottery, which starts Thursday, will be $2. The maximum wager, depending on the type of bet, will be $3,000.

NCAA FootBall-Washington State cancels 2011 game at Hawaii,Wash. St. out $300K for canceling Hawaii game. BYU jumps to No. 9 in AP poll.
AP Top 25 Week 2: http://espn.go.com/college-football/rankings/_/poll/1

NBA-Michael Jordan has chosen David Thompson, another high flyer from North Carolina, to present him, while CharlesBarkley and Isiah Thomas also will be presenters at the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/09/08/jordan.hof.presenter.ap/index.
html#ixzz0Qc2u10Ph

WNBA-Sparks rally by Silver Stars, secure playoff spot,East-leading Fever hand Liberty 3rd straight loss.

NCAA BasketBall- Heels begin 100th season with alumni pro game.UNC legends Dean Smith and Michael Jordan reconnectedduring pregame introductions.

NHL-Canadian billionaire James Balsillie has offered the city of Glendale $50 million to quiet its objections to his bid to buy the Phoenix Coyotes and move the franchise to Hamilton, Ontario. Preds owner gets more than 8 years in prison. A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Silicon Valley financier William "Boots" Del Biaggio III to more than eight years in prison for bilking investors and banks -- including one he helped launch -- out of millions of dollars in a desperate attempt to buy a pro hockey team.

Golf-Although Fred Couples went conservative, Greg Norman was anything but. By choosing 17-year-old Ryo Ishikawa and slumping Aussie Adam Scott, the Presidents Cup International team captain turned some heads with his picks.

NASCAR-Drivers have won NASCAR's Cup title with the benefit of only one race victory all season. Are we ready to crown a champion with none? Don't laugh, it could happen.

Soccer-Concacaf-With just a point separating the first and fourth-placed teams in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifyinggroup, plenty is at stake in Wednesday's fixtures headlined by in-form Honduras against revitalised Mexico. Honduras,which routed T&T 4-1, also has 13 points and leads the U.S. on goal difference. Costa Rica (4-2) was one point back heading into its game later Saturday against visiting Mexico (3-3). The top three teams in the six-nation group
qualify for next year's tournament in South Africa, and the No. 4 team advances to a playoff against South America's fifth-place finisher.

TENNIS-Cilic stuns Murray to reach Open quarters. Serena, Nadal press ahead.

Scores & Sports Today 09/08/2009

MLB-Bucs clinch 17th straight losing year, set record. Teixeira, Yankees sweep Rays. Rockies rally to beat Reds.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL-The countdown to Miami for Super Bowl XLIV starts Thursday. Is Pittsburgh worth repeating? Lions name top pick Stafford starting quarterback. Browns starting QB's ID hush-hush.
NFL Schedule - 2009 Week 1: http://espn.go.com/nfl/schedule#1

NCAA FootBall- Miami beat Florida State 38-34 in a game that went down to the final play on Monday night. Andy Staples says fans should celebrate that two important programs appear relevant again
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/#ixzz0QW7SWNJI

NBA-Grizzlies, Iverson convene, move closer to deal. LeBron open to inking short-term deal with Cavs.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/#ixzz0QWEmie9t

WNBA-Phoenix clinches WNBA West title.Bonner scores 20 as Mercury win No. 1 seed in West.Johnson's shooting lifts Silver Stars past Sparks. Houston helps Lynx rally past Storm, 76-68. De Souza leads Dream past Monarchs.
Scores and more: http://sports.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/wnba/scoreboard.asp

NHL-NHL says Coyotes relocation fee up to $195M. The Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins will visit with President Barack Obama in the White House on Thursday, two days before they report to training camp.

Golf- Just a few short years ago, Steve Stricker's game resembled that of a student in need of summer school. After Monday's win at the Deutsche Bank, he looks more like a Ph.D candidateJust a few short years ago, Steve Stricker's game resembled that of a student in need of summer school. After Monday's win at the Deutsche Bank, he looks more like a Ph.D candidate.

NASCAR- Stewart can relax, but other scrambling to make Chase,Same for Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/racing/09/05/nascar.atlanta.ap/index.html#ixzz0QWGvQjIs

SOCCER-Concacaf Qualifying: Wedneday Sept. 09, 2009 Trinidad y Tabago vs USA, El Salvador V Costa Rica and Mexico vs El Salvador. Next round October 10, 2009.

TENNIS-Oudin rallies to reach U.S. Open quartefinals, Federer, Djokovic win; Isner loses at Open, Federer rolls into quarterfinals.

Scores & Sports Today 09/07/2009

MLB- Don't be fooled by the Tigers' so-so record. They've got the talent to make a World Series run. A few bad predictions by the BBTN crew (hello Cubs, Indians) won't deter Steve Berthiaume from calling a Yankees-Cardinals World Series.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL- QBs help NFC close the gap on AFC. With all the excitement created by Brett Favre going to Minnesota, Jay Cutler going to Chicago and Matt Ryan emerging as a budding star in Atlanta, I'm starting to wonder if the NFC has finally caught up to or surpassed the AFC as a conference. This year's Team of Destiny is ...That's right, folks, the Detroit Lions are your next Team of Destiny.

NCAA Football-Seminoles, Hurricanes ready to battle in Tallahassee. Bobby Bowden has just about everything he ever wanted, with nearly 400 wins, two national titles and more Atlantic Coast Conference rings than fingers. And still, one opponent makes him wonder about the ones that got away. "Woulda' gotten more, too," the Florida State coach said, "if not for Miami." Peyton Manning and his wife, Ashley, will give $1 million to Tennessee for a new athletic training facility.

CFL- Monday September 7 Toronto at Hamilton 4:00 PM ET and Edmonton at Calgary 7:30 PM et.

NBA-Free agent Allen Iverson and Memphis owner Michael Heisley say they plan to meet Monday. LeBron remains undecided on 2010 free agency. Laimbeer, Theus join T'wolves coaching staff.

WNBA- Bonner scores 20 as Mercury win No. 1 seed in West. WNBA Capsules.
Read more: http://sports.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/wnba/story.asp?i=20090907002738760000201&ref=rec&tm=&src=

NHL-The silence of NHL players in the wake of NHLPA boss Paul Kelly suggests unity. Most players want a firm not militant leader who can also work with the NHL. The NHLPA won't confirm or deny that Kelly was fired for looking at secret records.

Golf-Steve Stricker was among eight players who had at least a share of the lead Sunday in the Deutsche Bank Championship. He was filled with uncertainty until the ball barely cleared a creek and bounced up to 5 feet for eagle, giving Stricker a 6-under 65 and a share of the lead with Retief Goosen and Sean O'Hair. Suzann Pettersen wins Canadian Women's Open in runaway.

NASCAR-Kasey Kahne jumps from 11th to sixth in Sprint Cup standings with win in Georgia.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/racing/09/06/NASCAR.Kahne.ap/index.html?eref=T1#ixzz0QQLmslvj

SOCCER- U.S. closer to World Cup after win over El Salvador. Mexico whitewashes Costa Rica 3-0. Honduras keeps slim lead on U.S.

TENNIS- After trading bagels in the first two sets, Kim Clijsters ended Venus Williams' U.S. Open run with a wild 6-0, 0-6, 6-4 win. The No. 3-seeded Nadal beat No. 32 Nicolas Almagro 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 in an all-Spaniard matchup.

Scores & Sports Today 09/05/2009

MLB-Halladay halts Yanks' streak.Wainwright first to 17 wins in Cardinals' rout.Verlander wins 16th as Tigers hold off Rays.Rockies hold 1-game wild-card lead Giants win.LeBlanc, early runs claw Padres past Dodgers.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

NFL PreSeason- Bills fire offensive coordinator Schonert.Vikings' Favre fined $10K for crack-back block. FridayTexans 27 Buccaneers 20, Cowboys 35 Vikings 31, and 49er's 7 Chargers 26. Regular Season strts 9/10 Thurs. TITANSat STEELERS.

CFL- Friday-Montreal 12 BC 19. Standings: http://sports.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/cfl/totalstandings.asp

NCAA FootBall-Last year, Alabama routed Clemson in its opener. This season, the Crimson Tide are looking for a repeat performance against another ACC foe in Virginia Tech. Frank Beamer has Hokies ready for Tide. Quarterback Joe Cox is expected to play in No. 13 Georgia's opener at No. 9 Oklahoma State on Saturday despite suffering "flu-like symptoms" that forced him to miss the team's flight on Friday.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/ncaa/09/04/Georgia.Cox.ap/index.html#ixzz0QErbThJR

NBA-LeBron open to inking short-term deal with Cavs
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/#ixzz0QErrH89t

WNBA- McCoughly, de Souza each get double-doubles for Dream. Holt's big fourth and overtime lifts Sun past Liberty.Nolan pours in 22 to lead Shock past Fever in OT.Fowles, Canty fuel Sky to win over Mystics.
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NCAA BasketBall-Summer ShootAround closes with the best of the rest -- the teams and players you won't want to miss this season.
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/notebook?page=notebook/shootaround/bestofrest

NHL-Ice Edge insists bid to buy Coyotes is still alive.Penguins set to meet President at White House. Bruins sign coach Julien to multiyear extension.

PGA-There are days Tiger Woods is known as much for his temper as his talent, but Steve Elling says Woods' outburstFriday during a frustrating first round at the TPC Boston was startling even by his standards.

NASCAR-Atlanta is no Darlington, but at least the traditional Labor Day weekend event returns to the South. It's where Kurt Busch can lock up a position. Younger brother Kyle? He still has work to do. Gilliland gets Gibbs ride for 3 of 12 races, Gilliland will compete at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, Texas and Homestead-Miami in a car sponsored by Farm Bureau.

SOCCER- U.S. hosts El Salvador in Utah for World Cup qualifier. Mexico seeks win in hostile Costa Rican territory.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/#ixzz0QEvv5OEk

TENNIS- Nadal reaches third round with victory over Kiefer.Clijsters into fourth round for 1st time since '05
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/#ixzz0QEwQw7Ch

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MLB-The Rays are six behind Boston in the wild-card race and running out of time. Things don't look good in Tampa.Pedro Martinez tossed seven impressive innings to outpitch Tim Lincecum , Ryan Howard doubled in the tiebreaking run and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Thursday night and denied the Giants a Wild-card tie with the victory.
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NFL-PreSeason-Green-Ellis nets 3 TDs in Patriots' comeback win. Panthers clinch 0-4 preseason Dolphins go 4-0.Jags down 'Skins. Stafford so-so in final QB audition Packers fall. Cards (0-4) stifled at Mile High Brown ejected. Bengals bounce Peyton-less Colts Ravens roll. Curry, 'Hawks plow Raiders Rams chop Chiefs.
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NCAA FootBall-S. Carolina struggles past NC State. Cain passes No. 19 Utah to 15th straight victory over Utah State.Boise State tops Oregon for second successive year with 19-8 victory.
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CFL-Friday 9/4 Montreal at BC 10:30 PM ET, Sunday 9/6 Winnipeg at Saskatchewan 4:00 PM ET, Monday 9/7 Toronto at Hamilton 4:00 PM ET and Edmonton at Calgary 7:30 PM ET.

NBA- There's no question which teams are the beasts of the East. Who will win the conference? Now that's debatable.
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=OffseasonPredictions09-EastChamps

WNBA- Mystics keep playoff pace with win over Storm. Pondexter nets 25, Mercury's hot shooting beats Fever.Hammon's free throw clinches 2OT win for Silver Stars. Castro Marques' late spurt helps Dream cool off Sparks.Brunson's huge game pushes Monarchs past Sun.
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NHL-Balsillie willing to split schedule. Canadian billionaire James Balsillie has proposed having the Phoenix Coyotes begin the season in Arizona, then move to Hamilton, Ontario, as quickly as possible.

GOLF- Tiger: Els didn't work hard enough after surgery. Rumford (62) leads at Euro Masters.Anna Rawson leads Canadian Women's Open by one.

NASCAR-Finally, the Labor Day race is back in the South. But will Atlanta lose a race if a big crowd doesn't show up Sunday? Carl Edwards will race this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway despite breaking his right foot playing frisbee. The 2000 Sprint Cup champion will attempt to qualify the No. 71 Chevrolet for TRG Motorsports for Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, according to the latest entry list.

SOCCER-World Cup Qualifying-Alvarez will make history in Saturday's World Cup qualifier in Sandy, Utah. Formerly inthe U.S. system, he will play for El Salvador against his old mates.
Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_bonus/09/03/arturo.alvarez/index.html?eref=T1
SOCCER-World Cup Qualifying- Mexico face they hardest test of their World Cup qualifying revival when they meet
CONCACAF leaders Costa Rica in San Jose on Saturday in the fiery atmosphere of the Saprissa stadium.

TENNIS-Roddick sails into Round 3 after straight-set win. Jankovic grieves, upset by Shvedova in Round 2. Sharapovalooks sharp in easy win; Oudin next. Williamses advance; Safin says goodbye.
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