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Dodgers take 6-1 leads over Phils after 3 innings

Blake DeWitt capped a five-run first inning with a bases-loaded triple against Jamie Moyer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers built a 6-1 lead over the Philadelphia Phillies after three innings Sunday night as Game 3 of the NL championship series turned testy. (AP, 10:07 p.m.)

Bolts take 17-3 halftime lead over Patriots

The San Diego Chargers got just what they needed against a team they desperately want to beat. Philip Rivers threw a touchdown pass of 49 yards to Malcom Floyd and another of 4 yards to Vincent Jackson to lead the Chargers to a 17-3 halftime lead over the New England Patriots on Sunday night. (AP, 10:11 p.m.)

Bolts take 10-0 first-quarter lead over Patriots

Malcom Floyd's first catch in almost a year was a big one, a 49-yard touchdown pass from Philip Rivers that gave the San Diego Chargers a 10-0 lead over the New England Patriots after the first quarter Sunday night. (AP, 9:16 p.m.)

Despite playoff struggles, Beckett says he's fine

Josh Beckett insists he's healthy, despite his postseason struggles. The Red Sox right-hander allowed eight runs in 4 1-3 innings Saturday night when the Tampa Bay Rays beat Boston 9-8 in 11 innings to even the best-of-seven AL championship series at one game apiece going into Monday. (AP, 8:47 p.m.)

Red Sox LHP Lester, all better, unleashed on Rays

This is Jon Lester unleashed: unhittable in May, a stopper in October, the emerging ace of the Boston Red Sox. (AP, 8:02 p.m.)

Blocked punt gives Cards 30-24 OT win over Cowboys

Two little-known players brought an abrupt end to a day of confusion, comebacks and clutch performances in the desert. Sean Morey blocked Mat McBriar's punt and Monty Beisel scooped up the ball and scored from 3 yards to give the Arizona Cardinals a crazy 30-24 overtime victory over the Dallas Cowboys. (AP, 8:59 p.m.)

In-Kyung Kim wins Longs Drugs Challenge

In-Kyung Kim couldn't help but cry after holing a 30-foot birdie putt on the final hole to wrap up her first LPGA Tour victory. (AP, 9:47 p.m.)

Johnson wins Texas Open by two strokes

Former Masters champion Zach Johnson birdied the last hole to complete a final round of 64 and win the Texas Open by two strokes on Sunday. (Reuters, 8:26 p.m.)

McNabb sets QB marks, Eagles' D dominates Niners

Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia defense wouldn't allow a bizarre blocked field goal to ruin an otherwise dominant day. (AP, 9:50 p.m.)

Jaguars use 3 takeaways to put away Broncos

The Jacksonville Jaguars didn't need to play keep-away from Denver this time, just takeaway. Playing their best all-around game of the season, the Jaguars got superb performances from David Garrard and Maurice Jones-Drew, plus three takeaways in a 24-17 win over the bumbling Broncos on a cold, misty Sunday. (AP, 9:07 p.m.)

Rodgers' 3 TDs help Packers storm past Seahawks

Aaron Rodgers again ignored pain. He heaped it on the sinking Seahawks instead. Green Bay's ailing quarterback ran for a touchdown early, then threw two scoring passes in the second half to perhaps save the Packers' season in a 27-17 victory over Seattle on Sunday that ended a three-game slide. (AP, 8:43 p.m.)

Carter leads Nets to second straight win over Heat

Vince Carter led the New Jersey Nets to a 94-92 win over the Miami Heat in an exhibition game in London on Sunday. (Reuters, 7:37 p.m.)

Zach Johnson wins Texas Open

Zach Johnson found his putting touch in time for a season-salvaging victory in the Texas Open. (AP, 8:29 p.m.)

Michigan's streak of 33 bowls bids in jeopardy

Motor City Bowl officials were at the Big House to scout the Wolverines. The lower-tier bowl would love to fill Ford Field with maize-and-blue clad fans, many of whom live a short drive away. But even the most optimistic of those fans can't be sure the Wolverines can win four more games to be eligible for the postseason. (AP, 7:02 p.m.)

Manning's passes lead Colts to big win over Ravens

Quarterback Peyton Manning threw three first-half touchdown passes as the Indianapolis Colts won their sixth consecutive game against the Baltimore Ravens, claiming a 31-3 victory on Sunday. (Reuters, 7:26 p.m.)

Kenya's Evans Cheruiyot wins Chicago Marathon

Kenya's Evans Cheruiyot won his second marathon in two tries, pulling away late from countryman David Mandago before finishing in 2 hours, 6 minutes, 25 seconds to win the Chicago Marathon on a warm Sunday morning. (AP, 6:34 p.m.)

Weibring earns Senior Players Championship victory

D.A. Weibring can remember times when he played exceptionally well and still ended up watching someone else receive the winner's trophy at a major tournament. (AP, 7:31 p.m.)

Steve Ralston breaks fibula in loss to Wizards

Steve Ralston suffered a broken fibula in New England's 1-0 loss to Kansas City, depriving the playoff-bound Revolution of their captain. (AP, 6:04 p.m.)

Steve Ralston breaks fibula in loss to Wizards

Steve Ralston suffered a broken fibula in New England's 1-0 loss to Kansas City, depriving the playoff-bound Revolution of their captain. (AP, 6:04 p.m.)

Diamondrella wins Belmont's Xtra Heat

Diamondrella extended her winning streak to four Sunday, edging Smart and Fancy by a nose in the $109,600 Xtra Heat Handicap for fillies and mares at Belmont Park. (AP, 5:58 p.m.)

Carter's late free throws lift Nets over Heat

Vince Carter headed out of Europe with two wins and a few new jokes in his repertoire. (AP, 6:52 p.m.)

Taylor returns in third quarter after blow to head

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor returned midway through the third quarter after sitting out most of the first half following a blow to the head Sunday against the Denver Broncos. (AP, 6:26 p.m.)

Texans get first win

The Houston Texans learned last week that they have to play to the very end. On Sunday that lesson paid off. (AP, 4:48 p.m.)

Garcia leads Bucs past Panthers

Jeff Garcia longed for another chance to show he's the right quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (AP, 4:33 p.m.)

Brown's 49-yard FG helps Rams upset Redskins 19-17

The St. Louis Rams seemed almost determined to sink to 0-5. They fumbled at their own 4-yard line on their second play from scrimmage. They were going nowhere until a fluke turnover flipped the momentum. They blew a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter. They set themselves up for a gimme field goal to win the game, then committed a ... (AP, 9:34 p.m.)

Colts right themselves in 31-3 blowout of Ravens

It looked like old times in Indianapolis on Sunday. Peyton Manning was in control and Marvin Harrison was catching touchdowns while the defense pressured the quarterback and forced turnovers. Heck, the Colts even won a home game for the first time since December 2007. (AP, 6:18 p.m.)

Elam makes up for miss, gives Falcons unlikely win

Jason Elam made the most of his second chance, kicking a 48-yard field goal on the final play to give the Atlanta Falcons a stunning 22-20 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. (AP, 9:40 p.m.)

Call bails out Vikings in 12-10 win over Lions

A questionable pass interference penalty on Leigh Bodden put Minnesota's woeful offense in position for a 26-yard field goal by Ryan Longwell with 9 seconds to go that lifted the Vikings to a 12-10 victory Sunday, keeping the Lions winless on the season. (AP, 4:33 p.m.)

Jones' 3 TDs lead Jets past Bengals 26-14

Brett Favre and the New York Jets were far from flashy on offense, and they didn't need to be against the winless Cincinnati Bengals. Thomas Jones ran for two touchdowns, including a 1-yarder late in the game, and caught a pass from Favre for a score to lead the Jets to a 26-14 win Sunday. (AP, 6:15 p.m.)

Brees lead Saints to easy win over Raiders

Drew Brees put on a clinic JaMarcus Russell would be wise to study. Connecting on 87 percent of his throws, Brees passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns, and the New Orleans Saints routed the Oakland Raiders 34-3 Sunday. (AP, 4:29 p.m.)

Broncos WR Royal out with ankle injury

Broncos rookie wideout Eddie Royal joined Selvin Young and Tony Scheffler on the sideline Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, taking away another option in the team's high-powered offense. (AP, 4 p.m.)

Hasselbeck out for Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was inactive for Sunday's game against Green Bay with a sore knee. (AP, 3:53 p.m.)

Young scores 17 in 76ers' win over Raptors

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Pairs skater Naomi Nari Nam retires

Naomi Nari Nam, who went from 13-year-old national medalist in singles to a medalist in pairs, has retired from competitive figure skating. (AP, 3:35 p.m.)

Browns' Kellen Winslow leaves hospital

Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow has been released from a hospital after a four-day stay for tests and evaluation related to an undisclosed illness. (AP, 3:01 p.m.)

Browns stagger back into Monday night spotlight

Braylon Edwards left his first Monday night game angry at the world. He had gone to the Pontiac Silverdome in 1995 as an excitable seventh grader with dreams of playing in the NFL. He sat in the stands with his dad expecting to see a rout. (AP, 2:42 p.m.)

Browns stagger back into Monday night spotlight

Texas knocks off Oklahoma for top spot in AP poll

Texas rode its resounding Red River Rivalry upset right to No. 1. The Longhorns leapfrogged No. 2 Alabama on Sunday and sit atop The Associated Press Top 25 in the regular season for the first time in 24 years after beating Oklahoma 45-35. (AP, 7:59 p.m.)