Scores and Sports Today 10/31/2009

MLB - The Phillies' Cole Hamels was World Series MVP in 2008. Now he's a shaky pitcher trying to regain his stuff for Game 3. Sluggers look to break out in Philly. Umpire miscues have left
a lingering mark on the postseason and prove that instant replay needs expanding. Alex Rodriguez hasn't had a hit in the World Series. Do the Yankees need him?
More World Series Headlines: http://news.search.yahoo.com/search/news?p=world+series&ei=UTF-8

NFL - The Cardinals and Steelers' chances of returning to the Super Bowl rest on their emerging defenses. Will Brett Favre's rematch vs. the Pack meet expectations? New starter Vince Young and the diminished Titans will get their first win. Best-seller-The NFL dominates sports jersey rankings, with QBs sweeping the top five spots.

CFL - The West's last-place Edmonton Eskimos kept playoff hopes alive by blasting the Toronto Argonauts 36-10. Despite having the best offensive record, the Als' defensive unit has taken a
big hit. Calgary Stampeders wide receiver Romby Bryant is named CFL offensive player of week. Even with injury concerns, B.C. Lions coach Wally Buono is keeping playoff hopes alive.
2009 CFL Standings: http://sports.yahoo.com/cfl/leaguepage/st-cflstandings2009;_ylt=AsN_aUXCxlsOrih.yXmFfaIhGcYF?prov=st&type=lgns

NCAA FootBall - B.J. Daniels threw for three TDs and South Florida knocked off No. 20 West
Virginia 30-19. Jeremiah Masoli and Oregon have a shot to end Southern Cal's run of Pac-10
titles, but it won't be easy. Sergio Kindle and Texas can see the BCS title game, but must win
at Oklahoma. No. 6 Boise State back home at last. No. 18 Miami tries to regroup at Wake Forest.
Florida-Georgia rivalry at new level.
Read more: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ap-t25-florida-georgia&prov=ap&type=lgns

NBA - Nash has 20 assists, Suns roll. Cavs get first win behind LeBron's 24. Carter hurts ankle
as Magic beat Nets Watch. Pierce leads Celtics' rout of Bulls. Nowitzki, Mavs rout Lakers for
first win. Durant scores 25, Thunder now 2-0. Paul, Okafor lead Hornets past Kings. O'Neal
powers Heat past Pacers. Looks like the Lakers aren't going undefeated. Shawn Marion and the
Mavericks blew out out the West favorites in L.A.

NHL - Sharks win fourth straight, end Avs' run. Reinprecht scores 3 in 1st, Panthers win. Pens
score twice late, top Jackets in SO. Sykora, Wild beat Gaborik-less Rangers. Sharp's late goal
gets Chicago by Habs. Ducks end 4-game slide, rip Canucks 7-2. Connolly, Miller keep Sabres
surging. Streit's OT goal lifts Isles, cools Caps. Frans Nielsen and Sean Bergenheim celebrate
an Islanders' victory that snapped the hosting Caps' winning streak.

GOLF - Charles Schwab Cup. John Cook fired a 62 on Friday to seize a three-shot lead after two
rounds. Fisher rallies to tie Cabrera at World Match Play Championship. Poulter in 3-way tie at
Singapore Open. Viking Classic in danger-The first round in Mississippi will not begin until
Sunday – if it takes place at all. Heavy rain this week has left standing water and tracts of
mud all over the course.

NASCAR - Mark Martin figures luck will be on his side this time around at Talladega. Who Will
Win? Tony Stewart: Choosing a Talladega winner is no easy chore. You need a comfortable car and a strong engine. You need the driver most capable of anticipating momentum shifts between lanes of traffic; a driver with the knowledge of when to be patient and when to be aggressive. It helps at Talladega to have a driver who has previously won at NASCAR's largest race track. Tony Stewart is that driver.

SOCCER - MLS - David Beckham has once again proved his critics wrong in keying the Galaxy's
run to the postseason. For the seventh time in eight years, the Fire and Revs face off in the
Eastern Conference playoffs. The Crew face an RSL side that doesn't lose often at home and is
poised to spring a first-round upset.

TENNIS - Venus Williams advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Championships with help from Svetlana Kuznetsova, who beat Elena Dementieva in a round-robin match. Venus faces Jankovic in semis. Unbeaten Serena to oppose Wozniacki.

HORSE RACING - Hermione’s Magic, Gomez win feature at Santa Anita. Cash’n in Dixie wins
Aqueduct feature. Trainer Jeff Mullins barred from NY tracks for drug violation.