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November 30, 2005

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Elton Brand of the L.A. Clippers

Kobe Bryant of the L.A. Lakers

Philadelphia's Allen Iverson races past Toronto's Chris Bosh on the way to a 42-point night in the Sixers' sixth straight win, 121-115.

November 29, 2005

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Colts quarterback Peyton Manning reacts as he leaves the field following Indianapolis' 26-7 win over the Steelers. Manning finished with 245 yards passing and two touchdowns. (AP)

Detroit Lions coach Steve Mariucci reacts to a play during the Lions' 21-20 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005, in Detroit. The disappointing Detroit Lions fired coach Steve Mariucci and some of his assistants on Monday Nov. 28, 2005,

Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich tries to walk barefoot on the sideline on Sunday in Tempe, Ariz.

Esteban Loaiza's three-year deal with the A's is more indicative of his 2003 season, when he was 21-9 and the runner-up for the AL's Cy Young Award with the White Sox.

Tike Redman became expendable with the emergence of Chris Duffy as a leadoff hitter and center fielder.

No fewer than nine teams have expressed interest in the Devil Rays' Joey Gathright since the end of the season.

November 28, 2005

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Bears tight end John Gilmore scores on a 1-yard reception from quarterback Kyle Orton against the Buccaneers during the first quarter. (AP)

Jason Taylor lets a shout out after nailing Kerry Collins for a safety, one of several important plays by Miami's defense Sunday.

The loss to Philadelphia ensures Brett Favre and his mates won’t tie the franchise record of 14 straight seasons without a losing record.

Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer signals a touchdown in the second half the Bengals' 42-29 win over Baltimore. Palmer threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns. (AP)

Browns quarterback Trent Dilfer wipes his brow on the bench during the fourth quarter in Cleveland's 24 -12 loss at Minnesota. (AP)

Bengals running back Rudi Johnson breaks loose on a 28-yard run in the fourth quarter. Johnson ran for 114 yards and scored two touchdowns in the Bengals' 42-29 win over Baltimore. (AP)

Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich leaves the field after spraining his left ankle during the first quarter against the Cardinals. (AP)

Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner leaves the field after being sacked during the fourth quarter in a 24-17 loss to the Jaguars. (AP)

Seahawks wide receiver Joe Jurevicius celebrates a first-half touchdown against his former team as the Seahawks beat the Giants 24-21 in overtime. (AP)

Jets running back Curtis Martin walks off the field after the Saints beat the Jets 21-19. In the loss, Martin became the fourth NFL player to rush for 14,000 yards in a career. (AP)

Quarterback Marcus Vick is congratulated after Virginia Tech clinched the ACC Coastal Division with a win over North Carolina. The Hokies will face Florida St. in the ACC title game.

November 26, 2005

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Cedric Griffin returned a blocked punt 11 yards for a third-quarter touchdown, which proved to be the winner for No. 2 Texas against Texas A&M.

Chicago's Luol Deng

Boston's Ricky Davis

Denver's Earl Boykins

Detroit's Ben Wallace

Dallas' Josh Howard

November 25, 2005

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Denver Broncos kicker Jason Elam celebrates with teammate Jake Plummer (16) after kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime. (AP)

Denver Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Chris Canty during the first half. (AP)

Michael Vick smiles on the sidelines late in the game. Vick completed 12 of 22 passes for 146 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He also rushed for 57 yards. (Getty Images)

West Virginia QB Pat White celebrates one of his two rushing touchdowns in the first half.

November 23, 2005

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Cleveland's LeBron James

If Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor sticks to his word, Kevin Garnett will be the face of the team for years to come. "I can tell you, definitely, we are not trading KG," Taylor said.

Portland's Derek Anderson

Boston's Ricky Davis

November 22, 2005

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Minnesota kicker Paul Edinger is lifted by Cullen Loeffler (46) and Jim Kleinsasser (40) after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Packers in Green Bay, Wis. The Vikings won 20-17. (AP)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) reacts after throwing a 15-yard touchdown pass to Donald Driver during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings. (AP)

New Jersey's Jason Kidd

Golden State's Jason Richardson, New Jersey's Vince Carter

Sacramento's Mike Bibby

Philadelphia's Allen Iverson races past Toronto's Chris Bosh on the way to a 42-point night in the Sixers' sixth straight win, 121-115.

November 21, 2005

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Bears defensive end Adewale Ogunleye celebrates after making 1 of his 3 sacks of Panthers QB Jake Delhomme on Sunday. The Bears had 8 sacks in all and limited the Panthers to 238 yards of net offense.

Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner, in his return to St. Louis, directs the Cardinals offense to a first-half lead. (AP)

Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer is happy to be in the end zone following a one-yard touchdown reception. (AP)

Nick Saban pleads his case as the Dolphins struggle to a 22-0 loss against the Browns. (AP)

Drew Brees had a huge game for the Chargers, throwing for 339 yards and four touchdowns. (AP)

Patriots safety Eugene Wilson grabbed a late interception to finish off the Saints in the Patriots' 24-17 win. (AP)

Marion Barber displayed quickness at running back for the Dallas Cowboys, running for 53 yards and two touchdowns. (AP)

Detroit QB Joey Harrington completed 17 of 25 passes, but only amassed 169 yards throwing and led his team to just 7 points. (AP)

Byron Leftwich waves to the fans following the Jaguars' 31-28 win over the Titans. (AP)

Chiefs running back Larry Johnson breaks free for a long touchdown run against the Texans in the first half. (AP)

Eric Parker celebrates his touchdown reception with Chargers teammates. San Diego beat Buffalo 48-10 in the game. (AP)

Colts QB Peyton Manning carved up the Bengals defense for 365 yards and three touchdowns in a 45-37 victory. (AP)

Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander waves following his great performance in a win against San Francisco. Alexander finished with 115 yards and two touchdowns. (AP)

Former quarterback Steve Young was honored for his Hall of Fame induction at halftime of the Seattle-San Francisco game. (AP)

Texans coach Dom Capers definitely didn't get what he wanted out of his team, as Houston lost to the Chiefs 45-17. (AP)

Los Angeles' Kobe Bryant

Denver's Carmelo Anthony

Corey Maggette of the L.A. Clippers

Toronto's Chris Bosh

New York's Eddy Curry

November 19, 2005

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L.A. Clippers' Chris Kaman

Miami's Gary Payton

New York's Stephon Marbury

Cleveland's LeBron James

Philadelphia's Chris Webber

November 18, 2005

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Manu Ginobili skies for the big left-handed slam in the Spurs' 86-80 win against the Rockets.

Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett, right, drives past Antawn Jamison of Washington last night in Minneapolis.

Stephon Marbury wants to be moved to shooting guard from point guard.

Mike Tyson in trouble again.

Missouri quarterback Brad Smith is the Big 12 Conference's all-time leader in total yardage with 12,337 yards, but he is 0-3 against Kansas State.

November 17, 2005

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Carlos Beltran and Mike Cameron collided headfirst while both outfielders were chasing a fly ball in right-center field at Petco Park in San Diego on Aug. 11.

Kobe Bryant driving past the Knicks’ Eddy Curry in the first quarter. Bryant finished with 42 points, 29 in the second half.

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington watched Kobe Bryant score 42 points in the Lakers' 97-92 win over the Knicks.

Charlotte's Kareem Rush was arguably the star of the night; his career-high 35 points fueled a surprising 122-90 Bobcats rout of the Pacers.

Michael Redd had 27 points as the Bucks scampered out to a big lead and held on for a 90-87 win over the Warriors.

Philadelphia's Allen Iverson races past Toronto's Chris Bosh on the way to a 42-point night in the Sixers' sixth straight win, 121-115.

November 16, 2005

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Ex-Bucks guard Sam Cassell (left) had 23 points and nine assists to help L.A. throttle Milwaukee.

Speedy Claxton notched 12 points, six rebounds and five assists off the bench for New Orleans/Oklahoma City.

Kevin Garnett launches for two of his 25 points, but the Timberwolves couldn't defuse the Rockets. Houston prevailed 94-89.

Dwyane Wade came up clutch in the final minutes of regulation, helping the Heat to a 109-102 overtime victory over the Hornets.

Albert Pujols won his first National League MVP award Tuesday, beating Andruw Jones in a close vote that didn't include Bonds, who missed most of the season because of a knee injury.

November 15, 2005

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Alex Rodriguez, celebrating his 400th career home run, won the AL MVP award for the second time in three seasons.

Dallas DB Roy Williams returned a fourth-quarter interception 46 yards for the game-winning touchdown in the 21-20 Dallas win over the Eagles. (AP)

Marion Barber scoring a first-quarter touchdown for Dallas. It was the Cowboys' only touchdown of the game until the final four minutes, when they scored two in a 21-second span to pull out the victory.

Samkon Gado is expected to remain the starting running back even if Tony Fisher returns.

November 14, 2005

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Chicago's Nathan Vasher (31) runs for a 108-yard touchdown as teammates Charles Tillman (33), Brian Urlacher (54), Israel Idonije (71) and San Francisco 49ers' Billy Bajema (47) give chase with no time left in the second quarter in Chicago. Vasher returne

Detroit Lions wide receiver Roy Williams strikes a pose in the end zone after scoring on a 21-yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter in Detroit. Williams had three touchdowns on seven receptions for 117 yards in the L

Tampa Bay's Mike Alstott (40) reacts to his touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the first quarter. The play gave the Buccaneers a 7-0 lead. (AP)

Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis is wrapped up by the arms of Jacksonville Jaguars defenders during a first-quarter run. (AP)

New England quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Dolphins Stadium in Miami. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 23-16. (AP)

Minnesota safety Darren Sharper, foreground, runs back an interception for 31 yards as New York guard David Diehl gives chase during the fourth quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP)

Kansas City Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil watches a replay of the Buffalo Bills' second touchdown reception during the third quarter. (AP)

Buffalo's Angelo Crowell celebrates his interception with fans at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 14-3. (AP)

Denver Broncos running back Mike Anderson, right, celebrates alongside Jake Plummer, left, after a rushing touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in the second half in Oakland, Calif. (AP)

Carolina's Stephen Davis (48) celebrates his 1-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 30-3 victory against the New York Jets in Charlotte, N.C. (AP)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Joey Galloway (84) outruns Washington Redskins defensive back Pierson Prioleau (20) to score on a 24-yard reception from quarterback Chris Simms during the second quarter. (AP)

Brett Favre enjoys the moment as the Packers close in on a 33-25 victory at the Georgia Dome. The Packers ended a three-game losing streak. Favre began his NFL career with the Falcons. (Getty Images)

Pittsburgh receiver Hines Ward celebrates after passing Steelers Hall of Fame receiver John Stallworth for the franchise record in career receptions with a catch in the second quarter. (AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch (16) is congratulated after scoring on a 1-yard run against the Cleveland Browns in the second quarter in Pittsburgh. Left rear is Steelers tackle Max Starks. The play pushed Pittsburgh's lead to 17-7. (AP)

Kansas City's Larry Johnson gained 132 yards on 27 carries. (Getty Images)

November 13, 2005

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Southern California quarterback Matt Leinart keeps the Trojans pointed toward a third straight national title. USC can win it all without leaving the Los Angeles area again this season.

Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith makes it to the end zone for his second rushing touchdown of the first quarter Saturday. That put the Buckeyes ahead, and they never looked back.

L.S.U. receiver Dwayne Bowe scoring the winning touchdown in overtime on an 11-yard pass from JaMarcus Russell. Alabama kicked a field goal in its overtime possession.

Coach Steve Spurrier helped South Carolina end a 14-game losing streak to Florida.

Notre Dame’s Darius Walker, who finished with 118 yards on 19 carries, scores a second-quarter TD.

Wide receiver Plaxico Burress has avoided off-field distractions while putting together a strong first half of the season for the Giants. He has 45 receptions for 656 yards.

Carl Edwards did back flips after his four victories in Nascar this year. He has won two races in a row, including last week's in Fort Worth.

Quarterback Matt Leinart had two of U.S.C.'s five rushing touchdown, both in the second quarter.

November 12, 2005

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Javier Vazquez informed the D-Backs on Thursday he prefers to play for a team closer to the East Coast to be closer to family in his native Puerto Rico.

Steve Francis of Orlando autographs one of more than 500 basketballs Friday destined for various charities as part of the Magic's commitment to community efforts. AP/Orlando Magic

Deron Williams makes his return to Chicago tonight as the Utah Jazz take on the Bulls.

Illinois has yet to decide on whether or not to appeal the NCAA’s position on Chief Illiniwek.

November 11, 2005

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Charging into Atlanta's Al Harrington, the Clippers' Cuttino Mobley, left, drives to the basket in the fourth quarter Thursday.

Falcons QB Michael Vick is hard for a defense to pin down. He averages 6 yards a carry and 10.8 yards per completed pass

Clinton Portis, wearing dark socks and shoes, was fined $20,000 and Sean Taylor $5,000 for violating the NFL's uniform code in Sunday's victory.

Vikings defensive back Fred Smoot

Javier Vazquez, the Diamondbacks' No. 1 starter, indicated through his representatives to club officials that he plans to file the necessary paperwork for a trade.

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Rafael Palmeiro testifies on Capitol Hill in this March 17, 2005 photo.

Only Dean Smith and Adolph Rupp have more Division I wins than Bob Knight.

November 10, 2005

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Jags QB Byron Leftwich

Southern Cal's Reggie Bush has 1,022 yards rushing and 311 receiving this season.

Seattle Sonics forward Nick Collison (left) is unable to stop LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers on a drive to the basket during first half action Wednesday night.

Jamal Crawford, starting for the first time this season, scored 15 points in 35 minutes.

Nenad Krstic, who shot 7 of 9 from the floor, dunking for 2 of his 18 points over Utah's Greg Ostertag in the first half at Continental Arena last night.

A bloodied Vitali Klitschko lost a 2003 title bout in a fourth-round technical knockout to the champion Lennox Lewis.

November 09, 2005

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Terrell Owens, banished for the rest of the season for conduct detrimental to the team, says, "This is very painful for me to be in this position."

At last, Peyton Manning was receiving congratulatory handshakes in Foxborough, Mass.

Bartolo Calon defeated Johan Santana in the American League Cy Young award race.

Manny Ramirez's request to be traded was acknowledged Tuesday by Larry Lucchino, the Red Sox' president and chief executive.

Johnny Damon is one of six Red Sox players -- and 169 in the majors -- who have filed for free agency.

Lakers' Smush Parker goes to the basket as Hawks' Marvin Williams defends during the first quarter in Atlanta last night.

November 08, 2005

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Colts quarterback Peyton Manning celebrates after completing a touchdown pass on the opening drive last night.

The Eagles' Terrell Owens is chased by Kansas City's Derrick Johnson after making a reception in the second half of a game earlier this season.

Quarterback Kyle Boller hyperextended his right big toe in the third quarter of Baltimore's season-opening loss to Indianapolis. He hasn't played since.

The Phillies' Ryan Howard runs to first base in a game against the Mets.

Athletics pitcher Huston Street works against the Angels early in the season.

Sonics forward Vladimir Radmanovic.

November 07, 2005

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Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington celebrates a fourth-quarter tackle against the Eagles in Washington's 17-10 win. (AP)

Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb smiles during the first quarter against the Redskins. (AP)

Giants receiver Plaxico Burress makes a reception late in the third quarter against the 49ers. (AP)

Packers quarterback Brett Favre watches as the Steelers' Troy Polamalu runs back a fumble 77 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter. The Steelers won 20-10. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Steelers Quarterback Charlie Batch scrambles in the second half.

Chargers quarterback Drew Brees congratulates running back LaDainian Tomlinson after Tomlinson scored his fourth touchdown against the Jets. (AP)

Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer calls an audible as fullback Jeremi Johnson, left, and linemen Willie Anderson, center, and Bobbie Williams, right, listen in the third quarter against the Ravens. (AP)

Chiefs running back Larry Johnson sets up the game-winning touchdown with a long gain to the Raiders 1-yard line. (AP)

Titans running back Chris Brown gets past the Browns' Orpheus Roye on a 15-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. (AP)

Texans quarterback David Carr is sacked by Jaguars linebacker Mike Peterson in the fourth quarter. Jacksonville won 21-14. (AP)

Former Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino throws to one his his former receivers, Mark Duper, during a halftime ceremony. Marino was presented with his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring. (AP)

Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams celebrates after recovering a fumble by Lions quarterback Joey Harrington in the second quarter. (AP)

Falcons wide receiver Brian Finneran runs into the end zone past Dolphins cornerback Reggie Howard to socre a touchdown in the second quarter. (AP)

Raiders cornerback Renaldo Hill breaks up a pass intended for Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez in the second quarter. (AP)

Bears linebacker Lance Briggs (55) and cornerback Nathan Vasher (31) sandwich Saints running back Aaron Stecker, causing a fumble in the first half. Bears cornerback Chris Harris returned the fumble 49 yards, setting up Chicago's first touchdown. (AP)

Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson cuts inside Jets cornerback Ty Law as he takes a pass 25 yards for a touchdown during the first quarter. (AP)

Panthers running back Stephen Davis (48) and quarterback Jake Delhomme celebrate Davis' first-quarter touchdown run against the Buccaneers. (AP)

Buccaneers receiver Joey Galloway hauls in a 50-yard pass from Chris Simms for a touchdown against the Panthers in the second quarter. (AP)

Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich throws a first-quarter pass against the Houston Texans. (AP)

November 06, 2005

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A TO for T.O. -- A look at Terrell Owens' numbers in the Eagles' first seven games. Owen yesterday was suspended indefinitely by the team, which plays at Washington today.

Miami's Kareem Brown, 99, and Vegas Franklin forcing Virginia Tech quarterback Marcus Vick to fumble in the end zone. Brown recovered the ball for a touchdown.

A group of Arizona defenders gang up on UCLA running back Maurice Drew (21) in the first quarter Saturday in Tucson, Ariz.

Penn State's Paul Posluszny sacks Wisconsin quarterback John Stocco in the first quarter.

Bobby Simmons dunks the ball over Alonzo Mourning late in the fourth quarter. Simmons had 10 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Carter (right) makes his way to the basket as Los Angeles Clippers' Quinton Ross defends in the first period at Staple Center in Los Angeles, on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005. The Timberwolves lost in overtime 100-99.

November 03, 2005

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Los Angeles guard Sam Cassell celebrates after scoring two of his game-high 35 points Wednesday night.

Pistons center Ben Wallace dunks in the first half, what you might call a high-percentage shot.

Phoenix point guard Steve Nash says he's confident the Suns will "learn how to close teams out."

Is Rasheed Wallace complying with the NBA's new dress code? He might be hearing soon from commissioner David Stern.

Kurt Warner, left, will replace Josh McCown as the starting quarterback against Seattle on Sunday.

Chiefs cornerback Patrick Surtain is questionable for Sunday's AFC West game against Oakland at Arrowhead Stadium. KC is No. 31 in the league in pass defense.

The Vikings' Bryant McKinnie, No. 74, at a practice recently at Winter Park

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Chike Okeafor, right, pursues Oakland Raiders running back LaMont Jordan during a preseason game in August. Okeafor is fifth on the team with 25 total tackles.

November 02, 2005

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The gold and diamond rings the Spurs got Tuesday night.

November 01, 2005

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Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper grimaces after he was injured in the first quarter during Sunday's game against Carolina. Culpepper will require surgery on his right knee.

The MRI on Anquan Boldin revealed a bone contusion. Boldin may play Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.

"That guy is going to cause us all nightmares for a lot of years in this league," Miami Coach Stan Van Gundy said of Dwight Howard, above. "I don't even like playing against him now, and I'm really not going to like it in three or four more years."

Carlos Lee received a Silver Slugger award for the first time in his career.

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