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UCLA vs. Illinois makes case for bowl contraction
If ever there was a game that could be used to make the case that there are too many bowls, it is this one: UCLA vs. Illinois in the Fight Hunger Bowl on Dec. 31.
New Jordans cause nationwide frenzy
SEATTLE (AP) - Scuffles broke out and police were brought in to quell unrest that nearly turned into riots across the nation Friday following the release of Nike's new Air Jordan basketball shoes - a retro model of one of the most popular Air Jordans ever made.
BACK ON TRACK
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Now that the Green Bay Packers have wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the NFC, Mike McCarthy is free to rest some of his starters in the regular-season finale.
Crennel, Orton auditioning for next season for KC
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention Saturday, their roller-coaster season taking one more dip when they lost to the Oakland Raiders in overtime.
McGruder's career-high 28 points leads 'Cats
HONOLULU (AP) - Kansas State isn't ranked in the AP Top 25, but the Wildcats appear destined to be there soon.
Wildcats Buck Up
HONOLULU (AP) - Guard Angel Rodriguez scored 11 of his 16 points in the second half and Kansas State used a late rally to beat UTEP 78-70 in the semifinals of the Diamond Head Classic Friday.
Arkansas’ Childs ready for Cotton Bowl, future
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Greg Childs doesn't think there's anything special about the way he has behaved this season.
Lions need win over Bolts to clinch playoffs berth
The last time the Detroit Lions were poised to make a run at the playoffs, Barry Sanders was in their backfield.
Former NFL players sue league over concussions
MIAMI (AP) - Nearly two dozen former NFL players are suing the league over severe and permanent brain damage they say is linked to concussions suffered on the job.
Texas A&M lineman killed in car crash
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Texas A&M senior offensive lineman Joseph Villavisencio has been killed in a car accident, according to the university.
Phoenix Suns waive swingman Pietrus
PHOENIX (AP) - The Phoenix Suns have waived swingman Mickael Pietrus after reaching a financial agreement with him.
Buffalo braces for Tebow, Broncos
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo Bills receiver David Nelson was a Tim Tebow believer long before the Broncos comeback kid of a quarterback became a national phenomenon and, in the process, put Denver within reach of its first playoff berth in six years.
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New generation set to shock at British Open
HOYLAKE, England - Even when he's not the favorite, Tiger Woods is still the show at the British Open.
French rider Tony Gallopin wins Tour de France Stage 11
OYONNAX, France - French rider Tony Gallopin led a late breakaway in a show of opportunism and savvy racing to win Wednesday's 11th stage of the Tour de France as Italy's Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead.
GETTING RELIEF
ARLINGTON, Texas - The Kansas City Royals have gotten some relief help, acquiring veteran reliever Jason Frasor from the Texas Rangers for Triple-A right-hander Spencer Patton.
