Scores & Sports Today 11/30/2009

NFL - Dennis Dixon and the Steelers hung tough without Big Ben, but an OT loss to the Ravens dealt a big blow to their playoff hopes. lts stay unbeaten, win AFC South. Titans win fifth straight with :00 left. Favre throws for 392, Vikings rout Bears. Ravens pick off Dixon in OT, win 20-17. Chargers rout Chiefs, win streak at 6. Bengals beat Browns, go 6-0 in AFC North. Ryan and Turner injured, but Falcons win.
See more-NFL Week 12 Video Highlights: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/11/30/video.week.12/index.htm:

CFL - The Montreal Alouettes rally to win the Grey Cup by beating the Saskatchewan Roughriders by one point in a 28-27 victory.
Read more: http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/cfl/news;_ylt=Au58Zx_CEaEbI20bdKomCJkhGcYF?slug=capress-fbo_cfl_grey_cup-273962428&prov=capress&type=lgns

UFL - FRI, NOVEMBER 27 -UFL Champions: Las Vegas Locomotives

NCAA FootBall - Week 13 saw a fond farewell at Florida and nervous moments for Alabama and Texas, but no change in their BCS fortunes. No. 1 Gators, No. 2 Tide for SEC title. TCU busts BCS with 12-0 record.
9 Bowl Projections - Week 13: http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls/projections?season=2009&week=13

NBA - Nets drop to 0-17, tie NBA's worst start. Wolves top Denver, end 15-game skid. 76ers' Jordan: I haven't talked to AI. Garnett helps Celtics rally past Heat. Suns win 12th straight over Raptors. Magic run road streak to 6, beat Knicks. Pistons pound Hawks on boards. Spurs beat 76ers for fifth straight win.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard

NCAA Hoop's - No. 19 Clemson tops No. 12 Butler 70-69. No. 11 Tar Heels give Williams 600th win. Pittman helps No. 3 Texas roll past Rice. No. 8 West Virginia wins 76 Classic. UCLA finishes last in 8-team 76 Classic. Green leads Alabama
past No. 15 Michigan. Texas A&M beats No. 22 Minnesota 66-65. No. 14 Washington escapes Montana 63-59,
Scores and more: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball;_ylt=AntxU5fxhpaputt._rnIlGi8vLYF

NHL - Vandermeer's OT winner lifts Coyotes past Ducks. Ryder's lone SO goal rallies Bruins past Senators. Zetterberg, Wings clip Blues to end 3-game skid. Flames keep Jackets reeling. Avs tip Wild in SO. Backstrom lights lamp in SO to lift Caps by Habs. Elias scores twice to help Devils hammer Isles. Kings cool off Blackhawks with shootout victory.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0YLXBE5RL

GOLF - Woods speaks up, says crash is ‘private matter’

NASCAR - Who was the "Best Driver Not Named Jimmie Johnson" in 2009? Even at 50, Mark Martin is in the conversation.

SOCCER - Big investments like Cristiano Ronaldo did not pay off for Real Madrid in losing Sunday's El Clasico to Barcelona.
Weekend Review: http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news;_ylt=Au5SX.Ti.ivayZmPaTXRvLomw7YF?slug=ro-weekendreview113009&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

TENNIS - Nikolay Davydenko won the first big tournament of his career Sunday, running down just about every ball and using a consistent serve to beat U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 6-4 to win the ATP World Tour Finals.

HORSE RACING - The Usual Q.T. grabs Grade 1 Hollywood Derby. Vodka breaks through, finally wins Japan Cup. Ventura wins for Frankel in career finale. 'Kowboy' wins G1 Cigar Mile at Aqueduct. Super Saver takes Kentucky Jockey Club. Sassy Image completes sweep at Churchill. Curious fans pack in for the Hialeah opener. Clark 'Cap: Blame beats elders at Churchill. G1 Citation: Bittersweet victory for Fluke.

Scores and Sports Today 11/29/2009

NFL - Roethlisberger to sit out against Ravens. Panthers WR Smith questionable vs. Jets. Cardinals QB Warner practices againPeyton practices, probable vs. TexansFalcons RB Turner questionable vs. Bucs. Rice, Smith among Hall semifinalists. Colts DE Freeney to sit vs. TexansDolphins C Grove out for Bills game.
Sunday Countdown: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/notebook?page=sundaycountdown09

CFL - GreyCup Final Today - Sunday 11/29-Saskatchewan at Montreal 6:30 PM ET.

UFL - United Football League Champions 2009 - LAS VEGAS LOCOMOTIVES.....

NCAA FootBall - Gators roll past FSU, Tim Tebow and No. 1 Florida gain momentum for SEC title game. Gators beat FSU 37-10. Georgia runs past No. 7 Georgia Tech. Stanford held off Notre Dame 45-38 in what might have been Charlie Weis' finale. TCU finishes 12-0, waits for BCS bid. USC's late TD caused the benches to clear in the Trojans' 28-7 win over UCLA. Oklahoma overpowered No. 11 Oklahoma State and ended its rival's BCS dream on a day of upsets. No. 17 LSU beats Arkansas 33-30 in OT. Alabama 26, Auburn 21. Boise State beat Nevada team to stay perfect in '09. Will that be enough to reach a BCS bowl?
Scores Week 13: http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard

NBA - Williams helps Cavs rout Mavs. Carter pushes Magic past Bucks. 76ers consider bringing back Iverson. Lakers rip Warriors for 130 points. Boozer has 26 and 12 as Jazz top Blazers. Bobcats top Wizards, win fourth in row. Nets to fire Frank, Sources say Lawrence Frank will coach his final game for the Nets Sunday against the Lakers.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=ApfFD_NvAd9Vz4UUvDoKnI68vLYF?slug=aw-frankfiring112909&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

NCAA Hoop's - Izzo tops Mich. St. win list with rout. UNLV hands No. 16 Louisville first loss. No. 20 Illinois loses second straight. 'Nova goes to 6-0, beats La Salle again. No. 25 Oklahoma ends 3-game skid. No. 6 Purdue stifles C. Michigan 64-38. No. 18 Georgetown routs Lafayette 97-64. Harangody has 14 in 2nd half, Irish win. Make-or-breakSeveral teams that can boost their tourney hopes or dig a big hole in December.
Read more: http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1021457

NHL - Crosby's hat trick, 5 points carry Pens. Sabres score 5 in 3rd, beat Hurricanes. Bertuzzi gets Wings by Blues in shootout. Ryder's SO goal lifts Bruins over Sens. Quick helps Kings top 'Hawks in SO. Thrashers end futility against Flyers. Caps win on Backstrom's SO goal. Flames rally to beat Jackets in SO. Sidney Crosby recorded his fourth career hat trick, fittingly on cap night, to lead the Penguins' 8-3 rout of the Rangers.

MLB - Report: Selig to step aside in 2012. Bud Selig has declined an overture from a group of baseball owners asking him to stay on after his contract ends in 2012, the Chicago Tribune reported, citing unnamed sources.

GOLF - Police hope to speak to Tiger Woods and his wife about Woods' one-car accident, but the couple declined on Saturday. Come Clean - with the rumor mill surrounding Tiger's accident working overtime, it's about time we hear the whole story straight from the source.

NASCAR - New Old TonyTony Stewart stormed -- nearly literally -- onto the NASCAR stage 11 years ago. Is he different now as an owner and driver from how he was then? His Indiana home holds some clues.
See more: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/columns/story?columnist=smith_marty&id=4693763

SOCCER - MLS - Unlike last year, David Beckham leaves for his AC Milan loan without any questions about his commitment to MLS.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/mls/news;_ylt=AnVOk4A1KMWtiLStzZs1zqWkvrYF?slug=ro-beckham112409&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

TENNIS - Juan-derful rally- Juan Martin del Potro stormed back after losing the first set of his ATP World Tour semifinal to Robin Soderling and held on for a 6-7 (1), 6-3, 7-6 (3) win Saturday. Sun, Nov 29 9:30AM ATP Barclays ATP World Tour Finals: Del Potro vs Davydenko.

HORSE RACING - Ventura wins for Frankel in career finale. 'Kowboy' wins G1 Cigar Mile at Aqueduct. Super Saver takes Kentucky Jockey Club. Buddy's Saint looks like Derby prospect. Sassy Image completes sweep at Churchill. Turf rivals reunite for G1 Hollywood Derby. Curious fans pack in for the Hialeah opener. Clark 'Cap: Blame beats elders at Churchill. G1 Citation: Bittersweet victory for Fluke. G2 Top Flight: Sara Louise rebounds on dirt. The late trainer Bobby Frankel had recommended to assistant Humberto Ascanio three weeks ago that the brilliant mare Ventura should run one more. And run she did, surging to a Grade 1 victory in her career finale at Hollywood on Saturday.

Scores and Sports Today 11/28/2009

NFL - Cardinals QB Warner practices again. Peyton practices, probable vs. Texans. Falcons RB Turner questionable vs. Bucs. December means questions for Cowboys. Broncos' skid over, red zone troubles on. Seahawks RB Jones game-time decision.. Giants at crossroads with 6-5 record. Schwartz: No regrets starting Stafford.
Week 12 Picks: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/pickem;_ylt=Ap_1i.q6.eJkFs_h015hiepDubYF

CFL - Another year, another CFL outstanding player award for Montreal Alouette's Anthony Calvillo.
Playoffs & Grey Cup Scoreboard: http://sports.yahoo.com/cfl/scoreboard;_ylt=Aq4ttApIc2UaAraDvVsKUdAhGcYF


UFL - FRI, NOVEMBER 27 UFL Championship: Las Vegas 20, Florida 17 OT

NCAA FootBall - Late drive saves TideGreg McElroy led Alabama to a late TD and beat Auburn 26-21.Pitt falls at WVU. Jarrett Brown's Mountaineers knock off No. 8 Panthers 19-16. Kellen Moore and No. 6 Boise State took the WAC title with a 44-33 win over Nevada and are one win from another perfect season. Pike throws 6 TDs, No. 5 Cincy tops Illinois 49-36. Huskers survive tough tuneup for Big 12 title game with a 28-20 sloppy win over Colorado. Tough finish-FSU faces a tall task in what could be Bobby Bowden's final regular-season game at Florida in the swamp. Read and see more: http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1021478

NBA - Anthony's 50 lift Nuggets over Knicks. Cavs fall to Bobcats in O'Neal's return. 0-16 Nets 1 loss shy of worst NBA start. Larry Brown: Iverson shouldn't retire. Duncan helps Spurs to first road win. Suns hand Wolves 15th straight loss. Young's 22, solid defense lift Wizards.Carmelo Anthony scored a career-high 50 points, and the Nuggets needed just about every one to fight off the Knicks.

NCAA Hoop's - Florida upsets No. 2 Michigan St. 77-74. Coach K wins NIT matchup against Calhoun.Marquette upends No. 15 Michigan 79-65. Kansas scores 112, run at home now 45. Utah beats No. 20 Illinois at buzzer. Late FTs get No. 12 Butler by UCLA 69-67. Johnson's career-high 26 carry Syracuse. Northwestern beats No. 23 Notre Dame.

NHL - Ducks halt Blackhawks' 8-game win streak. Flames' Kiprusoff shuts out Red Wings. Lightningruin Tortorella's return. Oilers RW Hemsky to miss rest of season. Thrashers score 5 in 3rd, top Hurricanes. Marleau has hat trick, Sharks get SO win. Mason, Blues stop Preds' win streak at 7. Tavares rallies Isles by Penguins 3-2. The Devils' Martin Brodeur became the all-time minutes leader in a 2-1 win over the Bruins, passing Hall of Famer Patrick Roy.

MLB - Alomar, McGriff among new Hall finalists.Report: Yanks PA voice Sheppard retiring. ChiSox get Andruw Jones for 1 yr., $500K. Free-agent rundownStarting pitcher John Lackey should commanda huge contract. Baseball shifts into shopping mode ?
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AowIE.CO7bXTcOsabpr6qzERvLYF?slug=ti-freeagents111909&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

GOLF - According to police, Tiger Woods' wife came to his aid after he suffered minor injuries in his one-car accident Friday. There are plenty of vivid details from the car crash that sent Tiger Woods to the hospital: His SUV hit a fire hydrant and a tree; his lips were cut and he had blood in his mouth; his wife smashed a rear window with a golf club to get him out; he briefly lost consciousness.

NASCAR - Not much was expected from Tony Stewart in 2009. Then all he did was nearly win the Sprint Cup title.
See more: http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nascar/Y_Sports_NASCAR/16797663;_ylt=AkLXAUXZgRCWOenrDp.C_hnov7YF

SOCCER - MLS -Coach Denis Hamlett(Costa Rican) was fired by the Chicago Fire on Tuesday after leading them to the Major League Soccer semifinals in each of his two seasons. Hamlett joined the staff as an assistant in 1998 and was promoted to coach 10 years later.

TENNIS - Nikolay Davydenko eliminated last year's champion Novak Djokovic and earned a ATP WorldTour Finals semifinal against top-seeded Roger Federer.

HORSE RACING - Fluke wins in emotional upset at Hollywood…Blame wins this game, tops Einstein in Clark…Horse industry closely watches Dubai debt…Sara Louise wins Big A's Top Flight Handicap.Jamaica allows Sunday horse races.

Scores & Sports Today 11/27/2009 Black Friday

NFL - Packers rip Lions for third straight win. 'Boys rack up 494 yards vs. Raiders.The streak is over. Kyle Orton threw for 245 yards and a touchdown as the Broncos snapped their four-game losing skid with a convincing 26-6 victory over the New York Giants.
Read more: http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/7154/broncos-kiss-and-makeup-with-their-season

CFL - Alouettes coach Marc Trestman and Roughriders coach Ken Miller talk about the fight for the Grey Cup on Sunday.
See more: http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/video/player/news/The_Canadian_Press/16834867;_ylt=Ah3XGC99yiwIrWhpnyg3viIhGcYF

UFL - UFL Championship- TODAY - 3 PM ET- Las Vegas at Florida, at Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas Nevada.

NCAA FootBall - No. 3 Texas wins in shootout vs. Texas A&M 49-39. Texas was able to overcome its biggest challenge down the stretch thanks to Colt McCoy's Heisman-like performance. FSU faces a tall task in what could be Bobby Bowden's final regular-season game vs Florida in "The Swamp".
BCS Announces Major Bowl Berths: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/ncaa/11/24/bcs-pool.ap/index.html
Week 13 Scoreboard: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/scoreboard

NBA - Howard helps Magic dump high-flying Hawks. Boozer's 28 power Jazz past slumping Bulls.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard

NCAA Hoop's - · No. 22 Minnesota upsets No. 12 Butler 6. Portland (4-0) wipes out UCLA in 76 Classic 4. Lewis drops 28 as Houston stuns No. 25 Oklahoma. Harris one board shy of triple-double in Michigan win.
Scores for November 26, 2009: http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/scoreboard

NHL - Brian Elliott fended off the Blue Jackets' efforts with 32 saves and helped the Senators win their fifth straight at home. Canucks win, move to 9-2 in last 11 home games.
Scores for November 26, 2009: http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/scoreboard

MLB - Albert Pujols, Joe Mauer, Hanley Ramirez and David Wright all appear headed straight for baseball immortality.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/?eref=sinav#ixzz0Y43cSjQF

GOLF - McDowell, McIlroy keep lead for Ireland at World Cup. LPGA's Ochoa top player for fourth straight year.

NASCAR - Johnson Signs Extension With Hendrick Motors.
See more: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=4673909

SOCCER - MLS - Longtime DC United, US player Ben Olsen retires. Columbus forward Alejandro Moreno and Chivas USA defender Shavar Thomas are among 10 players selected by the Philadelphia Union in the MLS expansion draft.

TENNIS - Del-icious - Juan Martin del Potro took down Roger Federer again. This time, it came in the World Tour Finals where the Argentine won a tight three-setter.

HORSE RACING - Stern Test For EinsteinNot- Not only will defending champion Einstein have to carry the most weight in Friday's Clark Handicapat Churchill Downs, but he'll have to overcome the outside post against a packed field.

Scores & Sports Today 11/26/2009 ThanksGiving

NFL- Report: Bills meet with Shanahan. Roethlisberger practices, should play. Cards' Warner practices, expects to play. Bengals RB Benson may return vs. Browns. Giants RB Bradshaw to miss Broncos game. Mangini backs off injury accusations. Witten on field for start of practice. After a 2-3 start, Antonio Gates and the Chargers have ripped off 5 straight wins to rise to the top of the AFC West.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0Xy5e6rLu
Thanksgiving Day Predictions: http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nfl/Y_Sports_NFL/16816895;_ylt=AiDZSccEoc0ySM2Dn5tsGuVDubYF

CFL - Saskatchewan Roughrider Nation descend on Calgary ahead of a historic Grey Cup showdown.
Playoffs & Grey Cup: http://sports.yahoo.com/cfl/scoreboard;_ylt=AovCh2xNIow0_qDFYmRezLkhGcYF

UFL - UFL Championship: FRI, NOVEMBER 27- Las Vegas at Florida, 3 PM Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas Nevada

NCAA FootBall - A Puncher's Chance-Mike Sherman is comparing his A&M squad to Rocky, and the underdog Aggies like theirodds versus Texas. Thursday on ESPN: Texas at Texas A&M, 8 p.m. ET.
Read more: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ap-t25-texas-texasam&prov=ap&type=lgns

NBA - Nets fall to 0-15 with loss to Blazers. Heat win on Beasley's putback dunk. Kidd moves into 2nd in career assists. Nuggets hand Wolves 14th loss in row. Spurs weather Ellis' 42, top Warriors. Suns earn 15th straight home win. James' 34 help Cavs beat Pistons.
Two Thanksgiving Day Games: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/scoreboard?d=2009-11-26&refresh=60

NCAA Hoop's - Feast Your Eyes On This - Turkey and pigskin don't have to be the only things consumed on Thanksgiving. Two stacked tourneys offer plenty to chew on. 76 Classic at Anaheim and Old Spice Classic at Orlando, Fl.
Schedule for Thanksgiving Day: http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/scoreboard?date=20091126

NHL - Marian Hossa scored not once, but twice in his Chicago debut as the Blackhawks crushed the Sharks 7-2. Crosby helps Pens match franchise record. Ovechkin scores, ejected as Caps win 2-0. Preds run win streak to 7, top Avs in OT,
Hurricanes lose 12th straight on road. Bruins top Wild in SO to finish 4-0 trip. Thrashers' Pavelec wins 2-0 at Detroit. Elias' first goal helps Devils end skid.
Two Thanksgiving Day Games: http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/scoreboard?d=2009-11-26&refresh=60

GOLF - The M's Have It-Ireland's Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell combined for a better-ball 58 on Thursday to take a 3-shot lead at the World Cup of Golf. The U.S. team of Nick Watney and John Merrick are T-15.

NASCAR - Has Jimmie Johnson earned the right to sit at NASCAR's head table with Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt?
See more: http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nascar/Y_Sports_NASCAR/16797626;_ylt=Ah3XGC99yiwIrWhpnyg3viLov7YF

SOCCER - MLS -While losing the MLS Cup final on Sunday was a bitter disappointment for David Beckham, he left no doubt he plans to return.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/mls/news;_ylt=AsWoVZuFBtcBW0oPb.xr7l6kvrYF?slug=ro-beckham112409&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

TENNIS - Nadal loses, out of contention at ATP World final. Rafael Nadal's decline may be the top story in a year full of amazing highlights. But does Nadal have anything left in the tank?
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/?eref=sinav#ixzz0XyDeEZO6

HORSE RACING - Goldikova to seek three-peat. Goldikova, two-time winner of the Breeders' Cup Mile, will attempt to become the first horse in history to win three Breeders' Cup races next year as her owners, the Wertheimer brothers, announced Monday that she would remain in training at the age of 5.

Scores & Sports Today 11/25/2009

NFL - Two teams, the Colts and Saints, can clinch their playoff berths in Week 12. Despite losing four of their past five, Matt Ryan's Falcons still have time to rally, especially with 4 home games left. Norv Turner's Chargers stayed calm after a slow start. Is a division title the reward?
NFL Power Rankings: Week 12- http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl/p97MjgAo4cdpBfhEIHg5qTAIBAbd_y4N?source=videobox_nfl

CFL - Playoffs & Grey Cup: http://sports.yahoo.com/cfl/scoreboard;_ylt=AuIB0pBo0hPTrAMR2uy7HYkhGcYF

UFL - UFL Championship - FRI, NOVEMBER 27- Las Vegas at Florida, 3 PM Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas Nevada

NCAA FootBall - Tuesday Ball St. 22 W. Mich. 17. Colt McCoy and the other Heisman contenders are running out of time to produce their "Heisman moment." Pac-10 teams are playing great football. Unfortunately, not everyone is getting to see it. Sub-par exposure is a detriment to the league.
Week 13 Scores and Schedules: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/scoreboard

NBA - Wizards owner Pollin dies at 85. Nets drop to 0-14 with loss to Nuggets. Wizards hold on for emotional win.Ellis has 37, Warriors end Mavs' streak. Lakers' size, Bryant's 34 beat Knicks. Bosh helps lead Raptors past Pacers. Durant's 28 lift Thunder over Jazz. Paul Pierce and the Celtics could rule the Eastern Conference race.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard

NCAA Hoop's - No. 3 Texas wins after Ward injures knee. Cincinnati upsets No. 21 Terps in Maui. Roy Williams undergoes shoulder surgery. Wall, No. 5 Kentucky top Cleveland State. Irish win behind Harangody's 29 and 15. Gonzaga beats Wisconsin in Maui semis. Syracuse avoids letdown against Cornell. Lighty, Turner lead Buckeyes to easy win.
Scores and more: http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/scoreboard

NHL - Martin Brodeur, Nicklas Lidstrom and Alexander Ovechkin are the best three players of the decade. Who is No.1? Bergeron scores 2 for Habs. NHL suspends Flyers F Briere for 2 games. Senators G Leclaire out about a month.Leafs put G Toskala on injured reserve. Roloson's 58 saves help Isles win in OT. Preds beat Wings for sixth straight win. Crosby's OT goal lifts Pens by Panthers. Oilers score twice in 7 seconds, win 4-0. The Blackhawks swept through Western Canada, stifling the Canucks 1-0 and blowing out the Flames and Oilers.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0XsOtQqPY

MLB - It's Unanimous! - Albert Pujols received all 32 first-place votes to win his third career NL MVP. Two consecutive. Cy Young Awards give Tim Lincecum unique leverage at arbitration with San Francisco. But $23 million worth?

GOLF - For the first time since it became a made-for-TV sensation in 1983, the Skins Game is gone from a sports-filled Thanksgiving weekend.

NASCAR - And The Winners Are ...It's time to honor the best (and the worst) of the 2009 NASCAR season with the fourth annual Blount's Blitz Awards and Razzies ... minus the red-carpet treatment.
Read and see more: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/columns/story?columnist=blount_terry&id=4685622

SOCCER - MLS - 'A Cinderella story' Real Salt Lake's MLS Cup victory was unexpected, but it didn't come together overnight. MLS Playoffs: Monday MLS Breakdown: RSL’s MLS Cup Triumph Is No Overnight Success.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/mls/news;_ylt=AhkPtCJU3qQu7X6hFdg9JN2kvrYF?slug=goal_mls_playoffs_monday&prov=goal&type=lgns

TENNIS - Another Go-Round- The next chapter in Andy Murray and Roger Federer's budding rivalry is written: Fed finshed Murray in three sets Tuesday at the ATP World Tour Finals.

HORSE RACING - Superstar filly Rachel Alexandra returned to the racetrack for the first time since Oct. 7 on Tuesday at Churchill Downs. Twin Sparks has always been a fast horse but likely no one knew the 6-year-old was this fast. All the son of Twining did Saturday while winning Turf Paradise's $50,000 Caballos del Sol Handicap was set a world record for six furlongs.

Scores & Sports Today 11/24/2009

NFL - Vince Young played to his biggest strength on Monday night -- his running ability. Several timely scrambles by Young helped Tennessee deal the Texans a crushing blow 20-17. Rocky times-Josh McDaniels' Broncos are on the verge of a complete meltdown. Against the grain Week 11.
Read more: http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/huddle_up/posts/87021-against-the-grain-week-11?eref=fromSI

CFL - The Als' Calvillo will face the Riders' Durant in a tough QB duel for the Grey Cup in Calgary next weekend. Roughriders will meet Alouettes in Grey Cup:
Read more: http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/cfl/news;_ylt=AtZe5o67bGwwtxBKB69t4UYhGcYF?slug=cbc-sports_football_sp_roughriders_stamps_cflwestfinal-2000335342&prov=cbc&type=lgns

UFL - FRI, NOVEMBER 27 UFL Championship: Las Vegas at Florida, 3 PM Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas Nevada

NCAA FootBall - Gators' Meyer says Notre Dame not in plans. Rodriguez's job at Michigan likely safe for now. Miles accepts blame for mistakes that cost LSU. The SEC is still the best, but are other leagues like the Pac-10 (with Oregon's LaMichael James) closing in? Coach Paul Johnson has Georgia Tech on the verge of its first ACC title since1998. In a less-than-perfect year, Florida, led by Tim Tebow, is one of six unbeaten teams. TONIGHT- 7:00 PM ET Ball State at Western Michigan.
Schedule WEEK 13: http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule

NBA - Oden ties career high with 24 as Blazers top Bulls. Mayo, Gay power Grizzlies past stumbling Kings. Duncan (24-12), Spurs stop Bucks 3-game streak. Thornton, Clippers extend T'wolves drought to 13. Kobe's circus shot highlights Lakers' win. Carter, Howard direct Magic to fifth straight win
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/?eref=sinav#ixzz0XmUBNWDA

NCAA Hoop's - No. 6 Purdue beats No. 9 Tennessee 73-72. Syracuse goes from unranked to No. 10. No. 11 UNC bounces back with rout. No. 3 Texas pulls away to top Iowa 85-60. No. 16 Cardinals get third win in 3 days. Gates leads Cincinnati past No. 24 Vandy. Clemson wins 30th straight in November. Mosley scores 19 to lift No. 21 Maryland. Kramer and E'Twaun Moore were all smiles after Purdue hung on to top Tennessee in the final of the Paradise Jam, 73-72.
Read more: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recap;_ylt=Am4XkDxYmkkHZB_qUb1PLr_evbYF?gid=200911230580

NHL - Roloson's 58-save night highlights Isles' OT win. Crosby OT goal lifts Penguins past Panthers, Rangers string 7 goals together, flatten Jackets. Canadiens' Laraque suspended for Kronwall hit. Senators top Caps, settle into Northeast lead. Predators beat Red Wings; winning streak at 6. Jones' two goals help Avalanche hold off Flyers. Stars' Turco shuts out road-damaged Canes. Dwayne Roloson made 58 saves, the most by a goalie since 1991, to help the Islanders beat the Leafs in OT.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/scoreboard

MLB - Twins catcher Joe Mauer was selected AL Most Valuable Player by a near-unanimous vote after hitting .365. Strong-arming the competition-John Lackey is the only free-agent starting pitcher who will command a huge contract. Vizquel, ChiSox agree on $1.375M deal. Griffey could earn $3.9 million in 2010. Cubs, Grabow agree to 2-yr, $7.5M deal.

GOLF - Anna Nordqvist won the rain-shortened LPGA Championship by two shots over player of the year winner Lorena Ochoa.

NASCAR - Jimmie Johnson claimed his historic fourth straight Sprint Cup title over teammate Mark Martin. Teammate Jeff Gordon, the only other driver who had a chance at the title, finished third in the standings.The title ties HMS with Richard Petty Enterprises for the most in NASCAR history.

SOCCER - MLS - The image most expected of Beckham and Donovan holding the championship trophy of Major League Soccer for the league's marquee franchise was replaced by anger and frustration. Instead, it was those upstarts from Real Salt Lake celebrating their first title.

TENNIS - The tale of Robin Soderling's success against Rafael Nadal now spans two cities. Just as in Paris, the Swede downed the second-ranked Spaniard in the ATP World Tour Finals
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/?eref=sinav#ixzz0XmZ7dtOO

HORSE RACING - The highlight of Hollywood Park's fall meeting unquestionably is next weekend's turf festival, featuring five graded stakes races over three days, three of which are Grade 1 races. For many horses, including the brilliant Ventura, it will be their last chance to shine before going to the breeding shed.

Scores & Sports Today 11/23/2009

NFL - Chiefs stun Steelers in OT, 27-24 WatchFavre goes 22 of 25, throws 4 TDs in wi, nColts beat Ravens, improve to 10-0. Romo lifts Cowboys past Redskins 7-6. Chargers rout Broncos to gain West leadRaiders rally to stun Bengals 20-17. Pats intercept 4 passes, beat Jets 31-14. Giants blow lead, beat Falcons in OT. Matthew Stafford and Brady Quinn showed better days could be ahead as the Lions rallied past the Browns. MNF - Titans(3-6) at Texans(5-4) 8:30 PM ET. Will Chris Johnson have another big game against Houston?
Scores and more: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/scoreboard;_ylt=AuIB0pBo0hPTrAMR2uy7HYlDubYF

CFL - Best of the West - Darian Durant throws three TD passes to lead Roughriders past Stampeders 27-17 in West final. Anthony Calvillo ties CFL playoff record with five touchdown passes as the Als demolish the Lions to advance to the Grey Cup finals. Grey Cup Final Sunday November 29, 2009 6:30 PM ET. Saskatchewan at Montreal.

UFL - FRI, NOVEMBER 27 UFL Championship: Las Vegas at Florida, 3 PM Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas Nevada.

NCAA FootBall - Weis: I couldn't argue if fired. Top 7 in BCS standings unchanged. Penn St. faces long wait for BCS fate. Embattled Mangino trying to reach bowl. Gators out to extend win streak vs. FSU. Ohio State pulling away from Michigan. Steady play of QB Dalton powers TCU. Texas wins Big 12 South, rips Kansas. Clemson wins Atlantic. 'Canes roll, Hokies, too.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard

NBA - Celtics beat buzzer, Knicks in OT. Sheridan Kobe's 26, circus shot highlight Lakers' win. Knick wasn't benched for shot at Nets basket. Carter, Howard keep Magic in gear vs. Raps. Haslem's helping hand lifts Heat past Hornets Stoudemire, Suns rout road-weary Pistons. Bobcats' pounding of Pacers halts 7-game skid. Kevin Garnett, who struggled through most of the afternoon, nailed a buzzer-beating jumper to lift the Celtics to a 107-105 overtime victory over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/?eref=sinav#ixzz0XgZJHcUF

NCAA Hoop's - Bird, Magic inducted into College Hall. No. 5 Villanova wins Puerto Rico Tip-Off. Kansas State beats No. 18 Dayton 83-75. Vols hold off DePaul with late FTs. No. 7 Purdue reaches Paradise Jam final. Samuels lifts Louisville by Morgan State. Peacock gets No. 21 Ga. Tech by Boston U. Corey Stokes scored 18 points to help No. 5 Villanova stay unbeaten and win the Puerto Rico Tip-Off over Ole Miss, 79-67.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/scoreboard

NHL - Blackhawks' Niemi shuts down Canucks 1-0. Red Wings D Kronwall out 4-8 weeks. Stamkos lifts Lightning by Atlanta in OT. Heatley scores NHL-best 18th, Sharks win. Leafs wear rally helmets, top Caps in SO. Robidas has 4 points, Stars beat Devils. Iginla's hat trick lifts Flames by Kings. Streaking Panthers top stumbling Rangers. Chicago goalie Antti Niemi made 30 saves as the Blackhawks blanked the Canucks 1-0 for their seventh consecutive win.
Scores and more: http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/scoreboard;_ylt=AuIB0pBo0hPTrAMR2uy7HYl7vLYF

MLB - The free-agent market is now open for business. Big signings? Those may take a while, Get the complete lowdown on the players and teams to watch this offseason
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/?eref=sinav#ixzz0XgbpNVOz

NASCAR - Jimmie Johnson was chasing much more than a championship. He was also chasing NASCAR history. The most dominant driver of this decade won a record fourth consecutive championship Sunday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway, where he raced hard to finish fifth when 25th-place would have gotten the job done.

GOLF - Cashing In- The race became a rout. Lee Westwood set the course record at the Dubai World Championship for a 6-shot win Sunday while claiming the inaugural Race to Dubai and a $2.37 million payday.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/scoreboard;_ylt=AuIB0pBo0hPTrAMR2uy7HYl7vLYF

SOCCER - MLS - Don't let the sub-.500 record fool you. Underdog Real Salt Lake played like favorites in beating the Galaxy for the MLS Cup. Robbie Russell scored in the seventh round and the scrappy underdogs from RSL beat the star-studded Galaxy 5-4 on penalties Sunday night to win the league championship.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/mls/recap;_ylt=AlKcQmLxqSuYk7peWtPOE3akvrYF?gid=2009112207&prov=ap

TENNIS - Bouncing back-Roger Federer came back from a set down to defeat Fernando Verdasco in the round-robin stage of the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Sunday. Murray made sure the tournament got off to the perfect start with a 6-3 3-6 6-2 defeat of Argentina’s U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro.

HORSE RACING - Back In Business- Florida's Hialeah Park, a stylish and opulent destination of racing fans for decades before closing in 2001, will reopen on Nov. 28. Can it return to the glory days? Talamo wins 5 and Moccasin Stakes at Hollywood Park. Bearpath wins feature race at Churchill. Loup Breton wins Hollywood Park feature race.

Scores and Sports Today 11/22/2009

NFL - The onus will likely fall on Chris Simms to get the Broncos back on track against the
Chargers. Falcons-Giants a matchup of the bruised, battered and desperate. Cowboys' Phillips
Taking One Game At A Time. Bush, Ellis won't play for Saints Sunday.

CFL - Sunday 11/22 BC at Montreal 1:00 PM ET and Calgary at Saskatchewan 4:30 PM ET.

NCAA FootBall - eremiah Masoli carried Oregon past Arizona 44-41 in 2 OT and into a Civil War
showdown for the Rose Bowl. Irish woes deepen-A 33-30 loss to UConn may be the end of Charlie Weis' tenure. Michigan's loss to Ohio State raises pressure on Rich Rodriguez. Ole Miss nips No. 10 LSU-Dexter McCluster's TD pass got the Rebels in front and they held on for a wild 25-23 upset. Bears chop Cardinal-Shane Vereen's 193 yards and 3 TDs carried Cal to a 34-28 win over No. 14 Stanford. Texas wins Big 12 South, rips Kansas.Nevada rushed for 575 yards—and shattered some NCAA record in the process—as the Wolf Pack beat New Mexico State 63-20 Saturday night.

NBA - Hornets snap Hawks' win streak. Nets 0-13 after loss to Knicks. James gets Cavs by Sixers
97-91. Wolves suffer 12th straight loss. Jazz outlast Pistons 100-97 in OT. Smith helps Nuggets
down Bulls. Jennings scores 26 in Bucks win. Parker helps Spurs end skid.

NCAA Hoop's - Va. Commonwealth upsets No. 17 Oklahoma. Kentucky tightens 'D' in rout of Rider. No. 9 Duke hits 18 3s in 104-67 romp. Butler hangs on to beat Evansville 64-60. No. 19 Hoyas cruise past Savannah State. No. 20 Louisville eases by ETSU 69-56. Freshman Richardson's 15 lift Illinois. Syracuse hands No. 6 Heels first loss.

NHL - Toews, 'Hawks win sixth straight. Heatley scores NHL-best 18th, Sharks win. Leafs wear
rally helmets, top Caps. Robidas leads Stars past Devils. Iginla's hat trick lifts Flames by
Kings. Streaking Panthers top Rangers. Red Wings top Canadiens in SO. Preds extend run vs.
Jackets. Evgeni Nabokov's inspired play has been a key for the Sharks, who are on top once again.

GOLF - Rain has forced the LPGA to shorten the Tour Championship to 54 holes, with second-round play finally set to resume Sunday. Westwood keeps 2-shot lead at Dubai. Fowler, Brooks share Pebble Beach lead.

NASCAR - Daily double-Kyle Busch clinched the Nationwide title with his ninth win of the season. Mark Martin has lost to Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart—some of NASCAR’s greatest drivers—in his frustrating bid for an elusive championship. Standing in his way now? Jimmie Johnson, who takes a 108-point lead over Martin into Sunday’s season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

SOCCER - MLS -The Galaxy have the league's two biggest stars, but will that be enough to deliver an MLS Cup on Sunday vs. Real Salt Lake? The Los Angeles Galaxy forward and six-time national player of the year was named the MLS most valuable player for the first time in his career.

TENNIS - After beating both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal this past month, Novak Djokovic
ends the year as a real rival for the world No. 1 ranking.

HORSE RACING - 2-year-old American Lion takes Hollywood. Mixed Up wins Colonial Cup Steeplechase. Acoma wins Churchill Downs feature. Haynesfield wins Big A's Discovery Handicap. Loup Breton wins Hollywood Park feature race

Scores and Sports Today 11/21/2009

NFL -Once-dead San Diego visits the suddenly sliding Broncos with the AFC West lead on the line. Broncos' Simms ready to start at QB for hurt Orton. Adrian Peterson (left) had been deemed the league's best runner. Chris Johnson has turned the topic into a real debate. Dawg of a game - The 1-8 Browns visit the 1-8 Lions on Sunday; which team is a cinch to win?

CFL - With Sunday's East final looming, Als coach Marc Trestman isn't bothered about rumours he's heading to the Buffalo Bills. CFL West Finals-The Stampeders are a confident bunch with a Grey Cup berth at stake against the Roughriders on Sunday.

NCAA FootBall - Doug Martin's four TDs helped No. 6 Boise State scoot past Utah State for a
52-21 win, and one step closer to a spot in a BCS bowl. Road test-LaMichael James and Oregon
face a must-win game at Arizona.

NBA - Hawks win seventh in row on putback. James has 40 as Cavs outlast Pacers. Carter's 26
lift Magic past Celtics. Reserves lead Mavs to fifth straight win. McGrady, Rockets disagree
on return. Bucks ride Jennings to another win. Clips overcome Anthony, top Nuggets.

NCAA HOOP's - Syracuse hands No. 6 Heels first loss. Turner, No. 15 Ohio St. beat No. 13 Cal.
No. 5 Villanova tops No. 18 Dayton 71-65. No. 2 Michigan State rolls past Toledo. Pondexter's
30 and 15 lift Washington. No. 7 Purdue bests S. Dakota State 74-63. Lawal helps No. 21 Ga. Tech
top Mason. Harris, Sims lead No. 15 Michigan to win. Wesley Johnson had 25 points and eight
boards to key Syracuse's 87-71 rout of UNC. He's just getting started!

NHL - Heatley has hat trick, Sharks top Flyers. Bergeron's rare OT goal gives Bruins win.
Canadiens deny Capitals' comeback bid. Canucks rally in 3rd, beat Avalanche 5-2. Clemmensen, McCabe lift Panthers in OT. Nolan scores 2, Wild beat Islanders 3-2. The Sharks enjoyed a feeding frenzy as Dany Heatley bagged a hat trick and Joe Thornton had four assists in a victory over the Flyers.

GOLF - Ochoa leads suspended LPGA Championship. Westwood takes 2-shot lead at Dubai. Points, Bettencourt lead at Pebble Beach. LPGA Tour Championship-Rain halted play for most of the second round with Lorena Ochoa still up one.

NASCAR - Johnson takes pole at Homestead-Johnson turned a lap of 173.919 mph on Friday to
top qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

SOCCER - MLS - L.A.'s Dema Kovalenko vs. RSL's Javier Morales is just one matchup that will
determine the MLS Cup final on Sunday.

TENNIS - Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are geared up for the ATP season finale in London.

HORSE RACING - Reba is Tops takes Hollywood Park feature. Haven's Honey wins Churchill Downs feature. Bittel Road wins Big A's Monarch's Maze. Loup Breton wins Hollywood Park feature.

Scores & Sports Today 11/20/2009

NFL - The Dolphins (5-5) have put injuries and an 0-3 start behind them to climb back into the playoff race. Williams' three TDs lead Dolphins past Panthers. The 1-8 Browns visit the 1-8 Lions on Sunday, but which team is a cinch to win? Bills owner: Changes coming? Phillips' future as head coach remains in limbo!
See Odds for Week 11: http://www.sbgglobal.com/sportsbook/sports-betting-live-lines?league=3_93&name=NFL

CFL - Playoffs & Grey Cup Scoreboard: http://sports.yahoo.com/cfl/scoreboard;_ylt=AuIB0pBo0hPTrAMR2uy7HYkhGcYF

UFL - THU, NOVEMBER 19 Florida 34, California 27. FRI, NOVEMBER 20 New York at Las Vegas, 9 PM ET.

NCAA FootBall - Thursday, November 19 Colorado 28 Oklahoma State 31. Today's Games- Boise State(6) at Utah State 9:30 PM ET. LaMichael James and Oregon are on track for the Rose Bowl, but they can't look past Saturday at Arizona. Fans across the country overwhelmingly voted SEC as toughest conference
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/andy_staples/11/18/conference.survey/index.html#ixzz0XP40hZny

NBA - Gasol returns, leads Lakers by Bulls. Iverson clears waivers, A.I. to N.Y.? Peja makes 7 3s as Hornets top Suns. Jazz snap 20-game skid in S.A. Utah hadn't won a regular-season game in San Antonio since 1999. That 20-game stretch of futility ends with a 90-83 victory, thanks in part to Deron Williams' 21 points and 10 dimes.
Scores for November 19: http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard

NCAA HOOP's - Jardine helps Syracuse rout No. 13 Cal. No. 6 UNC holds on, tops No. 15 Ohio St. No. 5 Villanova beats George Mason 69-68. Kentucky survives defensive struggles. No. 1 Kansas scores 23 straight in rout. NCAA defends Memphis appeal secrecy. No. 18 Dayton tops No. 21 Ga. Tech 63-59. Williams has 17 to lift No. 24 Gophers. North Carolina flashed depth and talent in foiling Ohio State 77-73. The inexperience will fade as season progresses.
Scores for November 19: http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/scoreboard

NHL - Down 3, Hurricanes top Leafs 6-5 in SO. Phillips helps Senators defeat Penguins. Bruins end skid at 3, beat Atlanta in SO. Special teams power Jackets over Stars. Niedermayer's PP goal in OT lifts Ducks. Predators hand Devils second road loss. Johnson scores in OT, Blues beat Coyotes. Chicago scores 5 in 2nd, rips Flames 7-1.
Scores for November 19: http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/scoreboard

MLB - Freaky Talent-In his first three years, Tim Lincecum has gone 40-17 with a 2.90 ERA, two All-Star appearances and two Cy Youngs. The feeding frenzy for free agents begins Friday, and the most coveted starting pitcher is feisty right-hander John Lackey. Baseball shifts into shopping mode? The free-agent market is now open for business. So let the signings begin! Keith Law ranks the top free agents.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AnROedvBYV1KPAFD1V4oMO0RvLYF?slug=ti-freeagents111909&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

GOLF - Allenby's 65 good for first-round Dubai lead. Although Lee Westwood trails Dubai World Championship leader Robert Allenby by a shot after the opening round, the Englishman has a leg up for the overall season title.
Read more: http://espn.go.com/golf/

NASCAR - Palm Sunday - It all ends in South Florida. Will Jimmie Johnson clinch title No. 4? Will Jeff Gordon finally win in Miami? Mr. H in rarefied air with nine Cup titles!
See more: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/columns/story?columnist=newton_david&id=4671201

SOCCER - MLS - The world will be watching when MLS finally gets to put David Beckham on center stage of its championship game on Sunday. The Galaxy's Landon Donovan was named the most valuable player of the MLS on Thursday for the first time in his impressive career. Starry Galaxy wary of scrappy RSL in MLS final?
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/mls/news;_ylt=Ah7_ISRmfx0vP0PFhqRTIA6kvrYF?slug=ap-mlsfinal&prov=ap&type=lgns

TENNIS - Signs of growth - Is tennis becoming more popular? Perhaps aided by Melanie Oudin's U.S. Open run, a study found 12.5 percent more Americans played in '09 than '08. ATP World Tour finals- Federer to face del Potro in round-robin play. Injured Roddick pulls out of season-ending event.
Survey: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=4664226

HORSE RACING - APAwards abound - Turf Publicists of America plans to honor undefeated Zenyatta and her owners, trainer and jockey for helping to enhance media coverage of thoroughbred racing.
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/news/story?id=4672515

Scores & Sports Today 11/19/2009

NFL - There's a pack of AFC wild-card hopefuls like the Jaguars, Ravens and Texans, but who will still be smiling come playoff time? Larry Fitzgerald's 705 yards and NFL-high eight receiving TDs have helped the Cards seize control of the NFC West. Both are 4-5 long shots, but can Thursday foes Carolina or Miami still make a playoff run?
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0XJA1vZNZ

NCAA FOOTBALL - Wed. Nov. 18 Buffalo 42 Miami o. 17 and Cent. Mich 35 Ball St. 3. Florida-Alabama promises to be epic. Cincinnati-Pittsburgh might be, too. But neither can match the Pac-10 race. Jeremiah Masoli, Nick Foles, Toby Gerhart and Jacquizz Rodgers have helped keep their teams in the Pac-10 race. Stanford football matters, and you can thank the sport's hottest coach, Jim Harbaugh. All his success, combined with his unusual style, has elevated him to rock-star status.
Heisman Watch 2009: http://heisman.yahoo.com/

CFL - Sunday Nov. 22 BC at Montreal 1 PM ET and Calgary at Saskatchewan 4:30 PM ET

UFL - THU, NOVEMBER 19 Florida at California, 9 PM and FRI, NOVEMBER 20 New York at Las Vegas, 9 PM.

NBA - Nowitzki has 41 in OT win over Spurs. Wizards beat short-handed Cavaliers. Johnson, Hawks win sixth straight. Bogut helps Bucks drop Nets to 0-12. Lewis nears triple-double, Magic roll. Celtics ride Rondo, Pierce by Warriors. Blazers get by tenacious Pistons 87-81. Rockets extend Timberwolves'. Yes, the Hawks share the league's best record after beating the Heat 105-90. Despite a history of losing and an ownership situation in flux.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard

NCAA HOOP's - J'Covan Brown continued to shake off the rust by scoring 10 points as No. 3 Texas rolled past Western Carolina 73-41. James' 18 lead No. 3 Texas' rout of W. Carolina. No. 11 Butler handles depleted N'western 67-54. Smith returns, helps No. 9 Duke thump Charlotte. No. 1 KU avoids upstart Memphis. No.2 Spartans escape Gonzaga's upset bid.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/scoreboard

NHL - Flyers open swing by beating Kings. Stars effective in win over Red Wings. Panthers continue surge, rip Sabres. Penguins' Crosby runs with Olympic torch, Vrbata, Bryzgalov lift Coyotes past Wild. Oilers end 4-game slide, beat Avalanche.
Scores and more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/scoreboards/today/

MLB - The Rockies' Jim Tracy (L) and Angels' Mike Scioscia overcame unusual circumstances to earn Manager of the Year honors.
See More: http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/feat/MLB_Highlights/16719529;_ylt=AmXA8UxuCAso4H4F_7Wf760RvLYF

GOLF - Pebble Beach Invitational-Tommy Armour III aims to win this unofficial event on the Monterey Peninsula for third year in a row. A pessimistic Shark-Greg Norman predicts prize money in golf will keep going down due to the recession. Good will Hunter- Hunter Mahan was not spectacular in 2009, but the future still looks bright. We won't see Lorena Ochoa, Natalie Gulbis, Paula Creamer and others much in 2010 due to a reduced schedule. That's big trouble.

NASCAR - Marketing 101-He has the looks. He's articulate. He has three Cup titles and is closing in on a fourth. So why aren't the advertisers beating down Jimmie Johnson's door?
See more: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/columns/story?columnist=newton_david&id=4665807

SOCCER - MLS - How will MLS Cup '09 be won?
Playoff schedule and results: http://sports.yahoo.com/mls/news;_ylt=Ak8i6iN9pzrn7dy0xbxzt1CkvrYF?slug=ys-mlsplayoffpicture09&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

TENNIS - Expect The Unexpected - Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic took turns dominating 2009. So, logically, Andy Murray will win the year-ender, right? Roger Federer had to watch Juan Martin del Potro hoist the winner's trophy at the U.S. Open. Now they'll face each other again in the ATP World Tour finals.

HORSE RACING - Collar wins Churchill Downs feature race. Life by R R wins at Hollywood Park. West Ocean wins Big A's Flirtalong Stakes. Mary's Follies wins Mrs. Revere. Sweet Repent, Too Many Toyz win at Calder.

Scores & Sports Today 11/18/2009

NFL - After the Bills limped to a 3-6 start this season, the organization parted ways with coach Dick Jauron on Tuesday. Steelers' Polamalu questionable at best for game. Cut by Chiefs, Johnson strikes deal with Bengals. Forget Bill Belichick's brain fart. Sunday's duel should be remembered as another Tom Brady-Peyton Manning classic, two of the five best QBs of all time going toe-to-toe.
Read more: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/12535820/power-rankings-manning-brady-remind-us-how-great-they-are

NCAA FootBall - No. 15 Iowa couldn't win the Big Ten outright but a BCS bowl could still be in the Hawks' future. The Fiesta Bowl -- and a matchup with No. 6 Boise State -- will come calling. Titus Young and Boise State may forcetheir way into the BCS picture. Dash of forgiveness and fallen powers?
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&page=dash0912

CFL - Playoffs & Grey Cup Scoreboard: http://sports.yahoo.com/cfl/scoreboard;_ylt=AuIB0pBo0hPTrAMR2uy7HYkhGcYF

UFL - THU, NOVEMBER 19 Florida at California, 9 PM ET - FRI, NOVEMBER 20 New York at Las Vegas, 9 PM ET.

NBA - Knicks won't rule out Iverson, Grizzlies waive AI. Magic's Nelson will have surgery, out 4-6 weeks. Lakers rip Pistons on Kobe's 100th 40-point game. Ravaged Warriors dress only eight Fall to Cavs. Stoudemire, Suns wake up Carmelo still rolling. Granger, Pacers win to drop hapless Nets to 0-11. How bad are the Nets, Knicks, Timberwolves and Grizzlies?
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/11/17/roundtable/index.html

NCAA HOOP's - No. 1 Kansas holds off Memphis 57-55. Summers gets No. 2 Spartans by Gonzaga. No. 12 UConn needs rally to beat Hofstra. Monroe's late layup rescues No. 19 Hoyas. Pitino's Cards top Pelphrey's Razorbacks. Vols score school record in 124-49 rout. Smith's 24 help No. 9 Duke rip Charlotte. Kansas was the overwhelming preseason No. 1. Memphis was supposed to be rebuilding. So what happened in St. Louis Tuesday night? The unexpected. Get used to it!
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=oneil_dana&id=4666007

NHL - Price, Lapierre help Canadiens beat Canes in SO. Fisher's two goals lift Senators past Maple Leafs. Legland, Ward combine to help Preds sink Sharks. Jackets loaning Filatov to KHL for rest of season. Wilson's first NHL goal helps Avs edge Flames.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0XDMabINF

MLB - Cy Young voters eschewed the usual barometer of wins, giving Royals ace Zack Greinke the award.
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4659665

GOLF - Let's not call him a rival to Tiger Woods, but there seems little doubt Rory McIlroy is the real deal and has a tremendous future. Rory McIlroy and Michelle Wie are becoming stars, veteran Tour members are still shining bright and Tiger's likely to shift his orbit to Jupiter -- Florida -- in 2010.
Read more: http://www.cbssports.com/golf/story/12536245/up-down-after-conquering-down-under-woods-eyes-jupiter

NASCAR - Jimmie Johnson doesn't have superpowers, so what makes the Chase leader so much better than everyone else?Come to South Florida for the sun and fun ... and, of course, the racing. Here's a look at what should, could, will and won't happen this weekend at Homestead.
See more: http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nascar/Y_Sports_NASCAR/16702828;_ylt=AhlBj.M47ZEUVbwXhtdpwMHov7YF

SOCCER - MLS - Real Salt Lake is shooting to make history in the MLS Cup final Sunday by becoming the first sub-.500 champion in pro sports. Ultimate loser could be king of MLS?
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/mls/news;_ylt=AvcP48ay_B.ylm_KVqyVJ32kvrYF?slug=ro-realsaltlake111709&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

TENNIS - The Entourage - A full-time coach? Maybe two? An agent, a trainer, a hitting partner? Today's stars travel around the globe with an ample army that can be a blessing, a curse or both.
See more: http://espn.go.com/tennis/flash/entourage

HORSE RACING - Track officials at the home of the Kentucky Derby added six more races to the 2010 schedule after seeing above average attendance at night racing events.

Scores & Sports Today 11/17/2009

NFL - Now 5-4, the talented Ravens have hope -- for this season and beyond. The Browns? Monday night's loss was another reminder of just how hopeless they've become. Bengals eyeing L.J. as backfield depth. Belichick defends move 142. Titans owner fined $250K for flipping off Bills fans. Seahawks owner Allen treated for lymphoma. Pats coach Bill Belichick doesn't deserve all the heat for his fourth-down decision. Instead, blame the ref who flubbed the call.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AiNZjZzEtNfDx7pzVbvPhQtDubYF?slug=dw-belichickpats111609&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

CFL - The Calgary Stampeders edged the Edmonton Eskimos to keep the defending Grey Cup champs on track to repeat.
Playoffs & Grey Cup Scoreboard: http://sports.yahoo.com/cfl/scoreboard;_ylt=AuIB0pBo0hPTrAMR2uy7HYk8v6F4

NCAA FOOTBALL - Stanford, Georgia Tech and TCU have taken on their coaches' personalities, and all are heading for a hot finish. Jim Harbaugh has Stanford playing the best football in the Pac-10. Andy Dalton-led TCU could be the best non-BCS team of all time. Ohio State is heading to the Rose Bowl as the best team in a lackluster Big Ten. Josh Nesbitt and Georgia Tech won the ACC Coastal title last weekend, but did they move up in our rankings of all 120 FBS teams?
Read more: http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1016579

NBA - Lewis back as Magic top new-look Bobcats. Mavs' Nowitzki beats Bucks at buzzer. Johnson, Hawks beat Blazers in OT. Allen Iverson isn't ready to retire just yet. His personal manager says there's "absolutely no doubt" Iverson still wants to play. good as Kobe Bryant. The problem: Kobe's banged up. Steve Nash has led Phoenix to 9 wins in its first 11 games, directing an offense that averages 110.4 points a game.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/?eref=sinav#ixzz0X7WtwZJV

NCAA HOOP's - Kentucky's Wall hits winner in debut. CS Fullerton stuns UCLA 68-65 in 2OT. No. 5 Villanova routs Penn 103-65. Singler shines as No. 9 Duke cruises. Williams sparks Minnesota in 82-42 rout. Robinson helps No. 12 UConn top Colgate. Are you hoops-crazy enough to watch the entire 24-hour Tip-Off Marathon?
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=katz_andy&id=4659095

NHL - The Ducks completed a winless four-game road trip, and dropped their 10th in 13, by falling to the injury-riddled Penguins on Monday. Moulson denied hat trick as Islanders clip Bruins. Voracek's shootout goal lifts Jackets over Oilers. 'Canes beat Wild 5-4, snap 14-game winless skid.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/?eref=sinav#ixzz0X7Ysvs3D

MLB - Marlins OF Chris Coghlan and Athletics closer Andrew Bailey were chosen rookies of the year. New Padres GM Jed Hoyer is now the leading man in San Diego after spending the last several years in the background in Boston. New Indians manager Acta adds 3 coaches. The Washington Nationals have hired Bryan Minniti as assistant general manager and Jay Sartori as director of baseball operations, filling out GM Mike Rizzo’s front office.

GOLF - Devil Ball Golf - The real drama at Disney was deep down the money list.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/devil_ball_golf/post/The-real-drama-at-Disney-was-deep-down-the-money;_ylt=AkUbDfZNaK0woyLRGxa5IrgogsUF?urn=golf,202765

NASCAR - Mark Martin likely will finish second in points for a fifth time. Still, he's proven to be a champion even without the trophy. Sure, Brian Vickers made the Chase, but it's been all downhill since then. Is "The Sheriff" even good enough to make Ryan McGee's list nine weeks later? First season a success for Stewart?
Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=4655306

SOCCER - MLS - How will MLS Cup '09 be won? L.A. Galaxy in normal time? Real Salt Lake in normal time? L.A. in extra time or PK shootout? RSL in extra time or PK shootout. Poll Results: L.A. Galaxy in normal time 75%, Real Salt Lake in normal time 11%, L.A. in extra time or PK shootout 10%, RSL in extra time or PK shootout 4%. MLS will have its biggest stars playing in Sunday's Cup final in Seattle. So why is commissioner Don Garber lookingworried?
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/mls/news;_ylt=Aldzi8mEugyxcGPQfvRz3yGkvrYF?slug=ro-garber111609&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

TENNIS - Don't plan on waving goodbye to Roger Federer anytime soon: The world No. 1, who's 28, says he is at merely the "midway" point of his career. Federer signs 10-year deal with Swiss bank. Nadal will play for Spain in Davis Cup final.

HORSE RACING - Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel, who won the 2003 Belmont Stakes with Empire Maker, has died at the age of 68 following a long battle with cancer. Drug tests come up clean for horses of BC Classic. Rosario rides four winners at Hollywood Park.
Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/rah/news;_ylt=Au7Ev5SwiyWFrs43Av_1p3kX47kF?slug=ap-obit-frankel&prov=ap&type=lgns

Scores & Sports Today 11/16/2009

NFL - Pats coach Bill Belichick will hear plenty of criticism after going for it on fourth down rather than punting in a 35-34 loss to Indy. Bengals shut down Steelers, win 18-12. Packers defense stifles Cowboys 17-7. Saints top Rams 28-23 to stay unbeaten. Favre throws for 344, Vikings down Lions. Orton hurt as Broncos fall to Redskins. LT scores 2 TDs as Chargers top Eagles. Titans pound Bills to win third straight. Reggie Wayne caught the decisive TD with 13 seconds left as the Colts improved to 9-0 for the third time since '05.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/?cnn=yes#ixzz0X1YWXmLC

CFL - Calgary Stampeders into CFL West semifinal with 24-21 win over Edmonton.
Playoffs & Grey Cup Scoreboard: http://sports.yahoo.com/cfl/scoreboard;_ylt=AuIB0pBo0hPTrAMR2uy7HYk8v6F4

UFL - Friday November 27, 2000 -UFL Championship: Florida Tuskers at Las Vegas Locomotives, 3 PM at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.
Read more: http://www.ufl-football.com/

NCAA FOOTBALL - Lack of upsets keeps BCS' top eight in place. With their unblemished records, TCU and Cincinnati can make a case for being the best team in their respective states. Barring an upset, outsiders Boise State and TCU will be in BCS bowl games. It's a major change in the college football landscape that's 13 years in the making,
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/ncaa/11/15/ap.poll.ap/index.html

NBA - Mavs snap Pistons' 3-game win streak. Brooks has 33 as Rockets beat Lakers. Stoudemire's 30 lift Suns over Raptors. Clippers overcome Durant's 40.
Scores and more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard

NCAA HOOP's - James dominates in No. 3 Texas' season-opening win · Sloppy play doesn't stop UNC from beating Valparaiso. Butler helps No. 8 West Virginia pull away from Loyola. Pondexter, No. 14 Washington easily thump Portland St. With super frosh Xavier Henry and Sherron Collins, the Jayhawks opened their slate Friday with a blowout win. They're the best in the nation?
Read More: http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/polls/top25

NHL - Hurricanes end 14-game winless streak. Seabrook gets Blackhawks by Sharks in OT. Devils seek record-tying 10-0 road start. Thrashers top Oilers, win streak now 4. Malkin back, Pens halt skid with OT win. Zetterberg has 5 points as Red Wings win. Preds total 55 shots, top Canadiens 2-0. Henrik Sedin scores 3 as Canucks cruise. Brent Seabrook found himself at the bottom of the pile after scoring in OT to send the Blackhawks past the Sharks.
Scores and more: http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nhl/16662774;_ylt=AhlBj.M47ZEUVbwXhtdpwMF7vLYF

MLB - St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols and New York Yankees infielder Mark Teixeira, the National and American League home run leaders, were among those chosen Thursday to receive Silver Slugger awards.

GOLF - Michelle Wie made many mistakes early in her career, but a change in attitude paved the way for her first LPGA win on Sunday. Tiger Woods' win at the Australian Masters, his first on the continent, is a huge boost for golf.

NASCAR - The Untouchable - The message rang loud and clear Sunday night at Phoenix International Raceway: Jimmie Johnson is well on his way to winning a fourth straight Cup championship. In a cakewalk.
See more: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/columns/story?columnist=blount_terry&id=4657660

SOCCER - Under-17 World Cup - Switzerland shocked host and defending champ Nigeria to win the title.

TENNIS - Novak Djokovic (left) faced a challenge from crowd favorite Gael Monfils in the Paris Masters final before winning the title in three sets.

HORSE RACING - Mary's Follies upsets Mrs. Revere at Churchill. Palladio makes most of opportunity in Autumn. Too Many Toyz too hot to stop at Florida Million. After six wins, three seconds, one third and career earnings of $1,779,012, former Travers winner Colonel John has retired to WinStar Farm.

Scores and Sports Today 11/15/2009

NFL - Winner controls the AFC North. Loser may be left looking at the wild-card route. Yep,
Bengals-Steelers (1 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS) is actually pivotal. Dolphins to sit healthy
Porter against Buccaneers.· Broncos' McBean, Barrett won't play against 'Skins. Eagles RB
Westbrook expects to play vs. Chargers.

NCAA FootBall - Ohio State rules the Big Ten and is going to the Rose Bowl after a 27-24
overtime defeat of Iowa. UF clinches perfect SEC regular season. Ga. Tech stomps Duke,
clinches spot in ACC title game. McCoy matches career wins record as Texas rolls. Gerhart,
Stanford thump USC. No. 8 Pitt continues misery for downtrodden N. Dame. Ingram scores
twice, No. 3 'Bama now 10-0. Cal downs No. 18 Arizona despite absence of Best. Central
Florida ends No. 13 Houston's winning streak. Moore tosses five TDs as No. 6 Broncos
coast to win. Clemson, Spiller flatten N.C. State, eye division title.

NBA - Bucks rookie Jennings scores 55. Wade's late trey keeps Nets winless. Hawks rout
Paul-less Hornets. Celtics fall again; Pacers extend run. James comes up big late for Cavs
Grizzlies sign Tinsley for help at PG. Wizards F Jamison to return Wednesday. Thunder spoil
returns of Duncan, Parker.

NCAA HOOP's - Cornell spoils Grant's debut with Tide. No. 11 Butler rallies past Davidson.
Bryan-Amaning lifts No. 14 Washington. Freshmen lead No. 17 Sooners to victory. Harris'
triple-double helps Michigan win. Shumpert, freshmen lift No. 22 Ga. Tech. No. 21 Dayton pulls
away from Creighton. Harangody, Hansbrough power Irish.

NHL - Malkin back, Pens halt skid with OT win. Devils' win streak at 8, defeat Caps 5-2.
Zetterberg has 5 points as Red Wings win. Preds total 55 shots, top Canadiens 2-0. Henrik
Sedin scores 3 as Canucks cruise. Sabres snap Flyers' 5-game win streak. Sutter upset despite
Flames' victory. Sharks get 2 quick goals, beat Blues 3-1.

MLB - Five teams should lead the pack in pursuing top-tier free agents such as slugger Matt
Holliday. Among the top postseason issues in MLB: Did the Yankees "buy" the title? M's sign
SS Wilson to 2-year, $10M deal. Torre happy Yankees won World Series. Rockies decline
Betancourt's $5M option. Brewers decline Looper's $6.5M option.

GOLF - Tiger Woods won the Australian Masters by two strokes in front of a very enthusiastic
Melbourne crowd. Wie, Kerr share lead at Ochoa tournament. 4 tied for Disney Classic lead.

NASCAR - Stewart considers 1st season as owner a success. Tony Stewart’s won’t win the Sprint
Cup championship this season, and his bid to join the late Alan Kulwicki in the NASCAR record
books will have to wait at least another year.

SOCCER - MLS - Real Salt Lake wins on kicks, advances to MLS Cup final.

TENNIS - Novak Djokovic praised his "perfect" performance vs. Rafael Nadal on Saturday en
route to a Paris Masters final against local Gael Monfils.

HORSE RACING - Bestdressed takes On Trust Handicap. Sweet Repent, Too Many Toyz win at Calder.
Mary's Follies wins Mrs. Revere. Saginaw romps in the slop in Big A feature. Coulee wins
Churchill feature. Tight Precision wins Churchill Downs.Overbrook Farm dispersal tops Keeneland.