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Kansas prep school streak ends at 79The streak is over. Centralia scored on its first overtime possession to defeat Smith Center 20-12 Saturday in the Kansas high school Class 2-1A title game. The loss ended the Redmen's 79-game winning streak, the longest in Kansas history and one of the longest in the country. (AP, 8:01 p.m.) Notre Dame AD denies contacting potential coachesNotre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said he has not contacted any coaches about a potential vacancy if Charlie Weis is fired after the season. (AP Sports Writer, 8:21 p.m.) Jets waive CB-KR Justin MillerThe New York Jets have waived former Pro Bowl cornerback-kick returner Justin Miller a month after re-signing him. (AP, 6:09 p.m.) Panthers WR Smith questionable with sore ribsThe Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith has sore ribs and has been added to the injury list as questionable for Sunday's game at the New York Jets. (AP, 5:29 p.m.) Bills add Mace to roster, release tight endThe Buffalo Bills have signed defensive lineman Corey Mace to the 53-man roster and released tight end Joe Klopfenstein. (AP, 3:31 p.m.) Concussion expected to sideline RoethlisbergerSteelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will miss Sunday night's game at Baltimore because of a concussion, an unforeseen development that forces the inexperienced Dennis Dixon to start one of the Super Bowl champions' biggest games this season. (AP Sports Writer, 8:41 p.m.) Setting the retirement bar on concussionsOne of the nation's top football brain injury researchers told me there needs to be a discussion of a "threshold number" of concussions that rules out a player forever. Based on what we are learning, three, perhaps even two should be enough. (Globe Columnist, 11/27/09) Versatile LeVoir fills void in Patriots’ offenseAt the start of Patriots practice yesterday, Mark LeVoir lined up at right tackle with the starting offense. Last Sunday, LeVoir entered in the middle of the second quarter and played left tackle for 25 snaps. In the past four games, LeVoir has lined up as a tight end or fullback in a power formation on 28 plays. (Globe Staff, 12 a.m.) Blitzing Saints’ Brees can be risky strategyNo team this season has discovered a way to stop quarterback Drew Brees , which is the challenge the Patriots face this week leading up to their Monday night showdown against the Saints. The most important step might be a strong pass rush. (Globe Staff, 12 a.m.) Andrews getting another opinion on backPhiladelphia Eagles guard Shawn Andrews, hoping to avoid a second back surgery in two years, saw another specialist in Dallas to get another opinion on an injury that has sidelined him for the past two seasons. (AP, 11/27/09) Julius Jones to be game-time decision for SeahawksSeahawks running back Julius Jones will be a game-time decision for their game against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday. (AP, 11/27/09) Las Vegas tops Florida to win UFL championshipGraham Gano kicked a 33-yard field goal in overtime to give the Las Vegas Locomotives a 20-17 victory over the Florida Tuskers on Friday in the inaugural UFL championship game. (AP, 11/27/09) Giants at crossroads with 6-5 recordThe New York Giants have reached a crossroads in their season after losing five of six games. (AP, 11/27/09) Saints' Ellis confident he'll return against PatsSedrick Ellis says he feels fresh and is looking forward to returning to the field for the Saints when New Orleans hosts the New England Patriots on Monday night. (AP, 11/27/09) Jets' Smith puts head injuries, uncertainty behindEric Smith thought he was just being clumsy when he reached into the back of his refrigerator and knocked over a few things. (AP Sports Writer, 11/27/09) Schwartz doesn't regret starting StaffordDetroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz isn't second-guessing his decision to start Matthew Stafford. "No second thoughts at all," Schwartz said Friday, a day after his rookie quarterback threw four interceptions in a 34-12 loss to Green Bay. "Him throwing the interceptions had nothing to do with his shoulder." (AP, 11/27/09) Jets CBs Lowery, Strickland ruled out vs. PanthersNew York Jets cornerbacks Dwight Lowery and Donald Strickland will not play against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday because of injuries. (AP, 11/27/09) Packers' Woodson has near-flawless ThanksgivingCharles Woodson had a day most people could only dream of enjoying. He returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown, recovered a fumble he forced and had a sack to help the Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 34-12 on Thursday. (AP Sports Writer, 11/27/09) Big plays boost Cowboys to 24-7 win over RaidersBig play after big play on offense. Dominating defense throughout the game. While good defense had been a constant for the Dallas Cowboys this season, the NFC East leaders finally saw a much-needed resurgence from Tony Romo and the offense, which had 10 plays of at least 20 yards and piled up a season-high 494 yards in a 24-7 victory ... (AP Sports Writer, 11/27/09) Broncos end 4-game skid with 26-6 win over GiantsFour weeks after getting ripped for taunting opponents during warmups, Denver coach Josh McDaniels was caught on TV cursing at his bumbling Broncos. (AP Sports Writer, 11/27/09) Broncos end four-game skid with win over GiantsFour weeks after getting ripped for taunting opponents during warmups, Denver coach Josh McDaniels was caught on TV cursing at his bumbling Broncos. (AP Sports Writer, 11/27/09) McDermott makes most of what he has on defenseSince the first month of the season, the Philadelphia Eagles have added a new defensive player nearly every week. Welcoming unfamiliar faces is becoming a routine part of the daily position meetings. (AP Sports Writer, 11/27/09) Seahawks reduce rookie LB Aaron Curry's workloadAaron Curry is about to get an unexpected breather from the Seahawks. He's had so many life changes since April, he probably could use it. (AP Sports Writer, 11/27/09) Broncos end four-game skid with win over GiantsThe Denver Broncos still have their troubles with the red zone and yellow flags. The dark cloud that hung over them during their month of misery, though, is gone. (AP Sports Writer, 11/27/09) Broncos end 4-game skid with 26-6 win over GiantsFour weeks after getting ripped for taunting opponents during warmups, Denver coach Josh McDaniels was caught on TV cursing at his bumbling Broncos. (AP Sports Writer, 11/27/09) Broncos belt GiantsThe Denver Broncos still have their troubles with the red zone and yellow flags. The dark cloud that hung over them during their month of misery, though, is gone. (Associated Press, 11/27/09) Cowboys bop RaidersMiles Austin couldn’t stop smiling, soaking up the cheers as he stared at himself on the giant video screens over the field. Then Tony Romo really soaked him, splashing a cup of water in his face. (Associated Press, 11/27/09) Important to watch your backsAs the fantasy football regular season winds down, I can’t help but think of how a friend replied when I asked him back in late August about his draft strategy: “I stockpile running backs.’’ (Globe Staff, 11/27/09) Rodgers, Packers maul LionsAaron Rodgers matched his career high of three touchdown passes as Green Bay beat the Detroit Lions, 34-12, yesterday, giving the Packers three straight wins and improving their playoff prospects. (Associated Press, 11/27/09) Patriots need loud statement at SuperdomeThe anticipation this week on the streets of New Orleans already had moved beyond a buzz and into something close to a celebration, “like Mardi Gras in November,’’ Saints safety Darren Sharper said. (Globe Staff, 11/27/09) Belichick, Payton hooked up in 2007PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK FOXBOROUGH - Sean Payton and Bill Belichick , the two men trying to figure out how to beat each other Monday night, have never faced one another as NFL head coaches. But they have crossed paths and developed a mutual respect. (Globe Staff, 11/27/09) Game plan has gone to the ’dogsA pair of developments have caught my attention: 1. Underdogs have covered the number 28 of 44 times over the last three weeks. I was prompted to look into this last Sunday after watching Green Bay - a 6 1/2-point favorite - turn a 30-10 fourth-quarter lead against San Francisco into a 30-24 win. Of course, I had wagered on ... (Globe Staff, 11/27/09) NFL Network accidentally airs coach's curse wordsThe NFL Network accidentally aired a vulgarity yelled by Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels as he chastised his players on the sideline of their Thanksgiving night game against the New York Giants. (AP Sports Writer, 11/26/09) Broncos end four-game skid with win over GiantsThe Denver Broncos still have their troubles with the red zone and yellow flags. The dark cloud that hung over them during their month of misery, though, is gone. (AP Sports Writer, 11/26/09) |
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