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October 31, 2005

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Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi makes his return to the NFL after suffering a stroke back in February. (AP)

Niners RB Kevan Barlow is all alone as he looks for room to run. (AP)

Lions defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson gets in the face of Bears quarterback Kyle Orton after the Lions recovered a fumble in the second half.

Bengals QB Carson Palmer looks poised as he fires a pass downfield against the Packers. (AP)

Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper grimaces after getting hit. (AP)

Chargers LB Shawne Merriman is all fired up after sacking Chiefs QB Trent Green. (AP)

Saints RB Antowain Smith is stopped in his tracks as he gets mugged by the Dolphins defense. (AP)

Niners QB Ken Dorsey is helped off the field by teammate Kwame Harris after spraining his left ankle. (AP)

Broncos RB Mike Anderson breaks away from Eagles DE Juqua Thomas as he rumbles for extra yards. (AP)

Raiders WR Jerry Porter eludes Titans CB Pacman Jones to score a touchdown on a 44-yard pass reception. (AP)

October 30, 2005

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Quarterback Vince Young had a career-best 267 yards rushing and helped the Longhorns outscore Oklahoma State 35-0 in the second half.

USC's Dwayne Jarrett had three TD receptions Saturday. "I think he's the best receiver in college football," Trojans QB Matt Leinart said.

Florida quarterback Chris Leak scored on a 3-yard run and threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Tate Casey in the first quarter. Leak completed 15 of 20 passes for 108 yards.

The Gators after staying alive in the race for the Southeastern Conference East title.

October 29, 2005

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White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, wrapped in the flag of his native Venezuela, cradles the World Series trophy.

ASU quarterback Sam Keller has been struggling but is expected to start today.

Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla., is the site of today's Florida-Georgia game — also known as the "World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party."

Sonics guard Ray Allen, left, works against the defense of Portland's Charles Smith during the first quarter of their exhibition game Friday night in Spokane. Allen led all scorers with 20 points as the Sonics ended the exhibition season with a 96-85 win

October 26, 2005

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Geoff Blum (27) celebrates with first base coach Tim Raines after Blum's 14th inning home run off Houston Astros reliever Ezequiel Astacio .

The Astros wanted the roof at Minute Maid Park closed for the game, but the commissioner's office declared it open, saying they were simply following the Astros' roof policy throughout the rest of the year. If the temperature is below 80 degrees, the roof

By computer simulation, Matt Leinart and the 2005 Southern California Trojans are pitted against some of the other all-time great teams of college football. See the final scores and summaries of those games at the link below.

October 25, 2005

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Quarterback Vince Young and the Texas Longhorns slipped ahead of Southern California in the BCS standings after an easy victory against Texas Tech, which was seventh in the standings a week ago.

Jacksonville receiver Jimmy Smith is the only current player who was with the team when it last visited St. Louis in 1996.

White Sox closer Bobby Jenks celebrates his save in Game 1 of the World Series; Scott Podsednik saved him in Game 2.

October 24, 2005

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Scott Podsednik is congratulated by his team after hitting the game-winning home run in the ninth inning as Astros' pitcher Brad Lidge walks off the field after Game 2. The White Sox lead the series 2-0.

Chicago White Sox Scott Podsednik watches his ninth inning walk off home run off of Houston Astros closer Brad Lidge in the bottom of the ninth in Game 2.

Chicago's Paul Konerko watches his grand slam home run off of Houston Astros pitcher Chad Qualls leave the park during the seventh inning, giving the White Sox a 6-4 lead.

Steelers receiver Hines Ward stands over Tory James after leveling the Bengals cornerback during the Steelers 27-13 victory at Cincinnati.

Lions quarterback Jeff Garcia gestures to the sideline as the sidelined Joey Harrington looks on in the second half.

Steelers defensive end Travis Kirschke sacks begals quarterback Carson Carson Palmer for a 9-yard loss.

Arizona Cardinals QB Josh McCown celebrates his 4th quarter pass to Larry Fitzgerald for a TD against the Tennesee Titans.

More second-half pressure on Jeff Garcia, this time by the Browns' Orpheus Roye.

Ben Roethlisberger celebrates after throwing a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Heath Miller in the second quarter.

Lions cornerback R. W. McQuarters makes an interception after a tipped pass in front of Cleveland's L. J. Shelton in the first half.

Unfortunately for the sign guys, Jeff Garcia got the start at quarterback for the Lions. Here he makes a pass under pressure from the Browns' Nick Eason.

Running back Ahman Green severely reinjured his right thigh tendon, according to Packers coach Mike Sherman.

October 23, 2005

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Joe Crede hit the go-ahead HR for the White Sox in the 4th

Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks delivers a ninth inning pitch against the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the World Series Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, in Chicago. Jenks pitched a 1-2-3 ninth to get the save in Chicago's 5-3 win.

Houston's Roger Clemens lasted only two innings because of a hamstring strain.

USC coach Pete Carroll congratulates quarterback Matt Leinart after USC scored in the third quarter.

Texas' Michael Huff separated Texas Tech's Eric Morris from the ball in the second quarter. Texas Tech entered the contest averaging on N.C.A.A.-best 53.7 points a game.

Alabama's Le'Ron McClain being tackled by Tennessee's Kevin Simon and Jason Mitchell during the first quarter. Alabama won on a field goal with 13 seconds left.

USC's Dwayne Jarrett makes a spectacular one-handed TD catch, burning Washington's Roy Lewis for a 7-yard score in the third quarter at Husky Stadium. Jarrett was barely inside the corner of the end zone when he made the catch, which gave USC a 44-17 lead

USC's Reggie Bush drops the last hurdle - Washington' s Joe Lobendahn - for an 84-yard punt return for a touchdown, giving the Trojans a 27-10 lead at 11:47 in the second quarter.

USC's Reggie Bush cuts back against Washington's Dashon Goldson. Bush had a pair of touchdowns for the Trojans.

Daunte Culpepper, after a fabulous 2004, has been searching for answers, throwing 12 interceptions already after having only 11 all last year.

Drew Bledsoe, who was born in Ellensburg and raised in Walla Walla, returns to Qwest Field for the third time in a year.

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"This is what I worked hard to get to," said Astros veteran Jeff Bagwell, who started at designated in his first World Series after 15 seasons with Houston.

North Carolina quarterback Matt Baker (7) dives for a first down in the first quarter against Virginia at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005.

October 22, 2005

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The Bengals' Carson Palmer has gone nine consecutive games with a passer rating over 100 to tie an NFL record held by Peyton Manning.

Seattle's Shaun Alexander celebrates the first of his four touchdowns last Sunday against Houston. He is poised to break the Seahawks' rushing record.

October 21, 2005

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White Sox players running in the outfield Wednesday at U.S. Cellular Field, where they will take on Houston in Game 1 of the World Series.

Dallas' Julius Jones, who rushed for a career-high 198 yards and three touchdowns in the game, celebrates after scoring the winning TD against the Seahawks last year.

October 20, 2005

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Roy Oswalt (in jacket) jumps on the top of the pile after as the Astros celebrate their first trip to the World Series.

Houston's Adam Everett, left, leaps into the arms of Lance Berkman after the Astros advanced to the World Series.

Running back Reggie Bush (5) and quarterback Matt Leinart (11), key cogs in a record-chasing offensive machine, lead USC vs. UW on Saturday.

Bills rookie receiver Roscoe Parrish is nearly recovered from a broken right wrist. He says he's ready to see action.

Backup quarterback Jamie Martin has experience leading the complex St. Louis offense

October 18, 2005

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Albert Pujols saved the Cardinals' season with this two-out, three-run homer in the top of the ninth inning to beat the Astros, 5-4, in Game 5 Monday night.

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols and Houston Astros closer Brad Lidge watch Pujol's three-run homer in the ninth inning to give the Cardinals a 5-4 win in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series.

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Corey Simon celebrates during the Colts comeback victory over the Rams.

Indianapolis Colts receiver Marvin Harrison returns to the field after catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Peyton Manning in the fourth quarter against the St. Louis Rams. The touchdown was the 86th touchdown from Manning and Harrison, breaking the

St. Louis Rams quarterback Mark Bulger has his right shoulder wrapped after being injured in the second quarter at Indianapolis.

Cardinals coach Dennis Green is not expected to announce the starting quarterback until later this week.

Injured quarterback Ben Roethlisberger watches a video replay of an interference call against the Steelers in the fourth quarter Sunday. Roethlisberger is expected to start Sunday against the Bengals in Cincinnati.

October 17, 2005

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The Chicago White Sox celebrate after clinching their first World Series berth since 1959.

Joe Crede hits a solo home run in the seventh inning.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia, right, argues with the umpires after it was ruled pitcher Kelvim Escobar missed Chicago White Sox' A.J. Pierzynski with a tag. Escobar was given an error on the play.

St. Louis manager Tony La Russa argues with home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi after being thrown out of Game 4 of the NLCS yesterday.

Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander scored four touchdowns last night and finished with 141 yards on 22 carries.

Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson grabs a touchdown pass above the reach of Titans cornerback Adam "Pac-Man" Jones in the fourth quarter to put the Bengals ahead in their win yesterday in Nashville, Tenn.

Broncos running back Tatum Bell got a pat on the helmet from Jake Plummer after Bell scored a five-yard touchdown .

Denver Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer fired a pass during the first quarter as teammate Matt Lepsis, center, blocks Jarvis Green.

The Chargers' Alvis Whitted blocks the Raiders' Charles Woodson as running back LaDainian Tomlinson gains yardage in the first quarter yesterday.

Joey Harrington reacts after coming off the field after being sacked in the first quarter.

Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme celebrates the first touchdown of the day in the first quarter.

Denver running back Tatum Bell gets caught from behind by New England's Asante Samuel on a 68-yard running play during the second quarter yesterday in Denver. Duane Starks, right, also gives chase.

Jacksonville receiver Matt Jones makes a 10-yard, one-handed touchdown catch during the third quarter yesterday in Pittsburgh.

Jacksonville's Rashean Mathis after his winning return.

Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis looks over his shoulder as Pittsburgh's Willie Parker unsuccessfully gives chase on the game-winning interception return in OT.

Denver safety Nick Ferguson was penalized for grabbing the facemask of the Patriots' Tim Dwight in the first quarter yesterday.

Ravens tight end Todd Heap scores a touchdown as Browns cornerback Daylon McCutcheon tries to stop him in the first quarter yesterday.

Irish coach Charlie Weis says that Southern California's Reggie Bush reminds him of Rams running back Marshall Faulk. Bush's 160-yard game Saturday was his fifth straight 100-yard game.

Penn State coach Joe Paterno walks the sidelines late in the game against Michigan Saturday.

October 16, 2005

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Freddy Garcia celebrates after his complete-game win over the Angels.

Astros starter Roger Clemens worked six innings last night to earn the win.

USC quarterback Matt Leinart celebrates after scoring the winning TD with 3 seconds remaining Saturday at Notre Dame.

UCLA players, including Robert Cleary (75), celebrate the Bruins' game-clinching touchdown in overtime. For the third week in a row, UCLA had to come from behind to win a Pac-10 game. Two weeks ago, they trailed Washington 17-7 entering the fourth quarter

Penn State defensive tackle Scott Paxson buried his face in his hands while Michigan celebrated its victory.

Jim Tracy made the journey from southwest Ohio to the manager's job of one of the game's most storied clubs -- the Dodgers.

Many picked the Ravens to win the AFC North. Instead, they are 1-3 and Brian Billick's job seems to be in jeopardy.

TNT's Craig Sager, with Shaquille O'Neal, was criticized by O'Neal for wearing a neon-orange sportcoat and tie.

October 15, 2005

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Pitching for the first time this postseason, California native Jon Garland threw a complete game against the Angels.

Chicago's Paul Konerko watching his two-run home run during the first inning on Friday.

Cavaliers star LeBron James was released from the Cleveland Clinic yesterday

Quarterback Brady Quinn, with Coach Charlie Weis, has passed for more than 300 yards in his last three games behind Notre Dame's improved line.

UCLA junior Maurice Drew ranks first in the nation in punt returns.

Despite a depleted receiving corps, Donald Driver is having another fine season.

October 13, 2005

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Arguing a controversial, ninth-inning call, Angels manager Mike Scioscia, right, speaks his mind with plate umpire Doug Eddings, left, and Jerry Crawford.

A.J. Pierzynski swings and misses for strike three in the ninth -- but did Josh Paul prevent the ball from hitting the ground?

Another big night by the Cardinals' Reggie Sanders (16) earned him a high-five from teammate David Eckstein last night in St. Louis.

Manager Ozzie Guillen, left, shares a laugh with Angels first base coach Alfredo Griffin. Guillen and the Angels' Vladimir Guerrero were friends in Montreal

Seattle's Ray Allen has a word with former Sonics coach Nate McMillan during last night's exhibition.

October 12, 2005

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The Angels will have plenty of time to rest. Right now, they’re too busy winning. Paul Byrd pitched effectively in a pinch, Garret Anderson homered and the weary Angels edged the White Sox 3-2 Tuesday night in the opener of the AL championship series.

Angels pitcher Francisco Rodriguez celebrates his third save of the postseason in Los Angeles' 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox last night at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago.

New Pirates manager Jim Tracy said yesterday that he wants to use the St. Louis Cardinals as his model for a successful baseball team in Pittsburgh.

Rasheed Wallace slams one home in spite of the efforts of Chicago's Tyson Chandler.

Suns star Amaré Stoudemire’s arthroscopic surgery evolved into a microfracture procedure on his left knee this morning, according to his manager. He will miss four months.

Maurice Drew: Junior tailback at UCLA had 299 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns in the Bruins' 47-40 victory against Cal last week.

October 11, 2005

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Los Angeles Angel Francisco Rodriguez celebrates the final out of Game 5 last night.

Steve Finley is greeted by Bengie Molina after scoring the go-ahead run on Adam Kennedy's two-run triple.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, his left knee iced and bandaged, is helped onto a cart to be transported to the locker romm after the Steelers 24-22 comeback victory over the Chargers at San Diego. Roethlisberger's knee was injured on the final drive of t

Steelers kicker Jeff Reed celebrates with lineman Max Starks after drilling a 40-yard game-winning field goal.

Rams coach Mike Martz, left, and Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren greet each other at midfield after Sunday's game.

LeBron James, of the Cleveland Cavaliers, is one of the NBA's biggest stars.

October 10, 2005

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Jorge Posada beats the tag of Angels' Bengie Molina in the seventh as third baseman Chone Figgins tried to make a play at the plate on Derek Jeter's grounder.

Houston’s Chris Burke celebrates after hitting a homer in the 18th inning to defeat Atlanta in Game 4.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones blows a bubble during a pitching change in the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Houston Astros Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005 in Houston.

Al Harris shows the ball as he races to the end zone on a 22-yard interception return Sunday. That first-quarter play gets the rout started against the Saints.

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson (right) catches a second-quarter touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars defender Rashean Mathis on Sunday, in Jacksonville, Fla.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh McCown looks downfield after being hit by a Carolina Panther.

Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown gained an impressive 97 yards on the ground , but he also had a costly fumble inside the Buffalo 20 late the fourth quarter

Yankees public address announcer Bob Shepherd has a message for third baseman Alex Rodriguez.

October 09, 2005

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Defensive tackle Rodrigue Wright returned a fumble 67 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns' rout of rival Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl.

Penn State coach Joe Paterno, center, is congratulated by fans as he runs off the field at Beaver Stadium last night.

St. Louis' David Eckstein, left, is congratulated by teammate Albert Pujols after his two-run home run during the second inning of Game 3 last night in San Diego.

Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz hit a home run in the fourth inning but struck out in the seventh in Boston's 5-3 loss to the White Sox Friday.

Chicago's Bobby Jenks has made the transition from Class AA to the majors quite nicely. He closed out Boston Friday for his second save of the series.

October 08, 2005

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Boston Red Sox starter Tim Wakefield, right, is taken out of the game in the sixth inning of Friday's divisional game against the White Sox in Boston. From left: Doug Mirabelli, Edgar Renteria and manager Terry Francona.

Matthew LeCroy reacts after striking out against White Sox starter Mark Buehrle in a 4-1 loss at Chicago on Sept. 25.

A calf injury will keep Tommy Maddox out of the game Monday vs. San Diego.

October 07, 2005

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Braves rookie Brian McCann watches the flight of his three-run home run off Roger Clemens.

Cardinals pitcher Mark Mulder allowed one run on eight hits over 6-2/3 innings to beat the San Diego Padres 6-2 yesterday in St. Louis.

Shaun Alexander gets stripped of the ball by St. Louis safety Aeneas Williams on Nov. 14, 2004. Dropped passes and bad throws plagued Seattle in a 23-12 loss.

Vikings DE Kenechi Udeze participates in training camp in Mankato in July 2004.

St. Louis receiver Isaac Bruce taunts Seattle fans after a 33-27 overtime win over the Seahawks on Oct. 10, 2004, where the Seahawks blew a 17-point lead at home.

Mike Hart was full speed ahead, leaving Michigan State behind.

October 06, 2005

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The Angels' Bengie Molina hit a run-scoring single, making it 2-2 in the sixth inning. The Angels added two more runs in the seventh and one in the eighth for a 5-3 victory, which tied the division series at a game apiece.

The White Sox are up 2-0 ver Boston in the ALDS

Tadahito Iguchi put the White Sox up 5-4 with his three-run home run in the fifth inning.

Houston’s Andy Pettitte tied a major league record with his 14th postseason victory, going seven innings and striking out six.

Three years ago, they were the top two quarterbacks in the 2003 draft. The Bengals took Carson Palmer No.1, and the Jaguars selected Byron Leftwich seventh.

Mike McKenzie says his contract situation had nothing to do with him wanting out of Green Bay.

October 04, 2005

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Alex Rodriguez hit a team-high 48 home runs for the Yankees this season.

Former Mariner Freddy Garcia will start Game 3 for the White Sox.

The Cardinals' Albert Pujols hit .385 against the Padres in seven games this season.

Houston's Andy Pettitte posted a career-best 2.39 earned-run average this season.

Colonel White's Bobby Martin keeps in perfect step with his teammates as they arrive at Welcome Stadium before a game with Dunbar.

Shaquille O'Neal shows new teammate Gary Payton that underneath his revamped and rock-solid exterior, he's still just a big softie.

Richard Hamilton looks serious about getting back to work, but he is only wielding a fake sledgehammer for a future media campaign.

Amaré Stoudemire is please about getting his contract extension finalized.

October 03, 2005

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Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss directs traffic on his 30-yard catch that set up Nick Novak's game-winning field goal in overtime. In three games, Moss has 15 catches for 342 yards.

Buccaneers receiver Joey Galloway had seven catches for 166 yards, including the 80-yard score that gave Tampa Bay the lead for good.

Quarterback Joey Harrington holds his head after his pass to the end zone is ruled out-of-bounds during the final moments in the Lions' cruel loss to the Buccaneers, 17-13, on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL.

Peter Boulware had one of five Ravens sacks of the new starter Brooks Bollinger.

The freshman Derrick Williams scored two touchdowns for Penn State on Saturday against Minnesota.

Boston's Manny Ramirez waiting for his three-run homer to clear the fence in the fourth inning.

Coco Crisp and the Indians lost to the White Sox Sunday, which made the Red Sox-Yankees score irrelevant to the fans in Cleveland.

October 02, 2005

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Congratulations all around for the Yankees, who clinched their eighth straight American League East title.

Gary Sheffield’s two-run homer in the first inning Saturday helped launch the Yankees to an 8-4 victory over the Red Sox and to the American League East title.

Boston's Manny Ramirez celebrating his two-run homer in the first inning.

Reggie Bush rushed for 158 yards and 2 touchdowns, including the one that gave U.S.C. a 31-28 lead late in the fourth quarter.

Minnesota running back Laurence Maroney rushed for only 46 yards on 16 attempts yesterday against the Nittany Lions.

Virginia Tech wide receiver Eddie Royal (4) runs past West Virginia linebacker Kevin McLee in the first half Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, in Morgantown, W.Va.

Virginia Tech's Jimmy Williams wraps up West Virginia running back Steve Slatons after a small gain at Mountaineer Field yesterday.

October 01, 2005

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David Ortiz celebrates with his team after scoring in the sixth inning last night to give Boston a 4-1 lead.

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