Pau Gasol to get MRI on ankle – ESPN

ESPNLOS ANGELES — Lakers center Pau Gasol plans to undergo an MRI on his sprained right ankle, the big man said after the Lakers’ 114-108 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. The Lakers have a scheduled off day Monday with their next game not …Lakers don’t give up, but don’t get win, either, … Read more

Officating crew gave Redskins a first down, then took it back one play later – USA TODAY

USA TODAY“They couldn’t have screwed this up any more,” said Al Michaels. “That is brutal!” By Chris Chase – December 1, 2013 at 11:58pm EST. Share on: Share (24) 24 Tweet (0) 0 Email (7) 7. Screen Shot 2013-12-01 at 11.26.37 PM. With the Washington Redskins …Mistaken first down hurts RedskinsESPNConfusion over down at end … Read more

Trail Blazers too hot now to be cool – ESPN

ESPNLaMarcus Aldridge and Damian Lillard combined to score 53 points in the Blazers’ 114-108 win over the Lakers. Blazers Put Away Lakers. NEXT VIDEO video. Blazers Put Away Lakers. Blazers Put Away Lakers. LaMarcus Aldridge and Damian Lillard …Lakers don’t give up, but don’t get win, either, against PortlandLos Angeles TimesTrail Blazers 114, Lakers 108ReutersPacers-Trail … Read more

Sunday’s NFL Capsules – Boston.com

Boston.comKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Peyton Manning threw for 403 yards and five touchdowns, four to Eric Decker, and the Denver Broncos held off a furious rally to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-28 Sunday and seize control of the AFC West. Decker had eight …Peyton Manning leads Broncos to big rally in crucial win … Read more

AP source: Twins, Phil Hughes agree to 3-year deal – Philly.com

Philly.comPhil Hughes throws during the second inning of the baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, in New York. (Seth Wenig/AP). JON KRAWCZYNSKI, The Associated Press. Posted: Sunday, December 1, 2013, …Twins reportedly agree to three-year deal with HughesMLB.comRighthander Hughes next up to join TwinsMinneapolis Star TribuneAfter Worst … Read more

Giants stay alive as Redskins fall into irrelevance – USA TODAY

USA TODAYLANDOVER, Md. — A night that began with such promise ended in the quiet sadness of a Washington Redskins locker room where an air of season-ending finality hung heavy. A half hour earlier, the New York Giants had found a way to rally from a …Mistaken first down hurts RedskinsESPNRedskins fall to the GiantsWashington … Read more

BCS’ final act brings great debate, drama – USA TODAY

USA TODAYThe satellite on Bus No. 1 did not work properly for much of the trip, so the Ohio State Buckeyes followed the Iron Bowl’s progress on their iPads and smart phones. But as they neared the outskirts of Columbus, Ohio, the TVs suddenly kicked in — just in time to …Stewart Mandel: Thrilling Rivalry … Read more

Pacers hold off Clippers to open tough West road trip – USA TODAY

USA TODAYLOS ANGELES — The play looked so tight and worked so well, you would have thought that the Indiana Pacers designed it during one of their final timeouts inside the sold-out Staples Center. In a close game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Lance …Pacers’ Paul George shows Clippers, and the NBA, how far he’s … Read more

BCS standings: Florida State is No. 1, Ohio State No. 2 – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesAuburn’s shocking upset of No.1 Alabama on Saturday thrilled a nation as it shook up the last two weeks of the final BCS season. Florida State and Ohio State moved into the top two spots in the release of the next-to-last Bowl Championship Series standings …Florida State, Ohio State move to 1-2 in … Read more

No. 21 Memphis downs No. 5 Oklahoma State – Fox News

Fox NewsOrlando, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – Shaq Goodwin tallied 17 points and eight rebounds as No. 21 Memphis exacted revenge over the fifth-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys with a 73-68 win in the finals of the Old Spice Classic. OSU (7-1) made a statement to …No. 5 Oklahoma State vs. No. 21 Memphis final score: Tigers get … Read more

Clippers take too long to get up to Pacers’ level in loss – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesThere were coaching buzzwords like “compete” and “purpose” that Doc Rivers couldn’t apply to his Clippers early enough in their 105-100 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center. “We’ve got to compete for 48 minutes,” Rivers said.Pacers Top Clippers; Heat Rally to Win 10th in RowNew York TimesIndiana Pacers … Read more

Alfredsson has goal, assist in return to Ottawa – SI.com

SI.comOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Daniel Alfredsson scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in his return to Ottawa, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the host Senators 4-2 on Sunday night. Alfredsson, the former longtime captain of the Senators, wasn’t primarily …A perfect return for AlfredssonESPNDaniel Alfredsson overwhelmed by warm welcome back to Ottawa, … Read more

Florida State, Ohio State move to 1-2 in BCS standings – USA TODAY

USA TODAYOhio State moved up to No. 2 in the Bowl Championship Series Standings released Sunday, giving the Buckeyes an edge on Auburn as the teams prepare for their respective conference championship games this week. The team that ends up No. 2 in next …Florida St, Ohio St take top 2 spots in BCSWashington PostBig … Read more

Vikings, Adrian Peterson deal Bears crushing OT loss – USA TODAY

USA TODAYMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings dealt a major blow to the Chicago Bears’ playoff hopes in the most improbable of ways Sunday, with Blair Walsh kicking a 34 -yard field for a 23-20 triumph just minutes after the apparent winning kick was wiped away …On third try, Vikings’ overtime kick takes down BearsSportingNews.comPro Football: … Read more

Bears’ Jeffery continues to amaze – Chicago Tribune

Chicago TribuneMINNEAPOLIS — If there is one thing that is most impressive about Alshon Jeffery’s emergence in his second season, it’s that the Bears aren’t surprised or awed by anything the wide receiver does. Jeffery one-upped his franchise record for receiving yards in …Spectacular TD catch highlights record-setting day by Alshon JefferyChicago Sun-TimesChris Cook shoves … Read more

Josh Gordon, Alshon Jeffery deliver for fantasy owners – USA TODAY

USA TODAYFor the second week in a row, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon was nearly unstoppable — and in the process he’s firmly established himself as one of the NFL’s elite pass-catchers. On the heels of a 14-catch, 237-yard effort in Week 12, Gordon …Alshon Jeffery Makes Leaping Catch Over Vikings Defender, Chris Cook … Read more

Patriots rally for 34-31 win over Texans – Washington Post

Washington PostHOUSTON — Things have gotten so bad for the Houston Texans that Andre Johnson was fielding questions about how this year compares to Houston’s franchise-worst 2-14 season in 2005 after the team’s latest loss. “I wouldn’t say it feels the same,” he said.Texans’ Antonio Smith ‘very suspicious’ Patriots’ O able to adjustCBSSports.comTom Brady says … Read more

Vikings corner ejected for shoving official after giving up amazing touchdown catch – USA TODAY

USA TODAYIn the midst of a record-breaking day, Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery made a breathtaking 46-yard touchdown catch over the head of Minnesota Vikings corner Chris Cook. 11158070855_063590d195_o. Whether frustrated by the fact that Jeffery …Vikings’ Chris Cook ejected after contacting an officialNFL.comPereira’s calls: Bravo for a job well done on this TD … Read more

Eagles vs. Cardinals Final Score: Eagles Hold Off Cardinals, Win 24-21 – Philly.com

Philly.comEagles win the toss, but defer to receive. Cardinals ball to start the game. Arizona gets to third down… and a fumble! Trent Cole comes on the edge and strips the ball out of Carson Palmer’s hands. Bennie Logan jumps on it for the recovery. Good start for this …Recap: Philadelphia vs. ArizonaMiamiHerald.comFoles stays hot … Read more

Poll Lookahead: Questions after the top two spots – USA TODAY

Poll Lookahead: Questions after the top two spotsUSA TODAYFor the first time since Week 15 of last season, there will be a new No. 1 atop the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. This week’s poll, set to be released midday Sunday, will be headed by a team other than Alabama, which saw its run of … Read more

Stevan Ridley benched for Texans game – Boston Herald

Boston HeraldStevan Ridley walks off the field after warming up before the NFL game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, December 1, 2013. 1. Sunday, December 1, 2013. PrintEmail Comments (0) …Stevan Ridley inactive for Patriots vs. TexansBoston.comPatriots’ Ridley scratched at Texans after fumblesWashington PostStevan Ridley a healthy scratch for Patriots-TexansNFL.comWEEI.com –NESN.com … Read more

NBA capsules and gallery – Salt Lake Tribune

Salt Lake TribuneSAN ANTONIO • James Harden scored 31 points, Chandler Parsons had 25, and the Houston Rockets overcame a furious second-half rally to beat San Antonio 112-106 on Saturday night, handing the Spurs their first home defeat. Tweet. Photos.James Harden, Rockets deal Spurs first home lossUSA TODAYNBA Roundup: Rockets hand Spurs 1st home loss, … Read more

A Win For Alfie | Detroit Red Wings At Ottawa Senators Game Preview – Octopus Thrower

Octopus ThrowerThe Detroit Red Wings travel to Ottawa to take on the Senators at 5:30 p.m. EST tonight. The Red Wings have been on a roll recently and they would like to continue that roll tonight in Ottawa. It will be Alfredsson’s first time in Ottawa since leaving during Free …Wings Daniel Alfredsson’s return to … Read more

NBA scores: Rockets hold on to beat Spurs, Nets win on the road – Philly.com

Philly.comSaturday was full of great NBA action, headlined by a Western Conference battle in San Antonio. The long Thanksgiving four-day weekend is coming to an end, and if you were away spending time with your friends and family Saturday night, we weren’t.NBA Roundup: Rockets hand Spurs 1st home loss, 112-106Boston HeraldHouston Rockets – James Harden … Read more

Mizzou Mania: Tigers in SEC title game – STLtoday.com

STLtoday.comCOLUMBIA, Mo. • As a sold-out crowd poured onto Faurot Field, Missouri players celebrated with fans, with coaches and with each other while Ray Charles crooned on the stadium speakers. “Georgia, oh Georgia, no peace I find. Just an old sweet song …Missouri wins SEC East, saddles Texas A&M with 4th lossUSA TODAYNo. 19 Texas … Read more

Couch: Behind Auburn’s miracle win over ‘Bama, there was belief – FOXSports.com

FOXSports.comAUBURN, ALA. In the eye of the hurricane, nothing makes sense. Not words, not sounds, not shapes, sizes, colors. So when Auburn’s Chris Davis ran back Alabama’s missed field goal, aka Nick Saban’s big mistake, from the back of the end zone more than …College football’s Week 14 winners and losersUSA TODAYAuburn slays kings of … Read more

NBA scores: Rockets hold on to beat Spurs, Nets win on the road – SB Nation

SB NationSaturday was full of great NBA action, headlined by a Western Conference battle in San Antonio. Tweet Share on Twitter Share Share on Facebook  Share + Comments. The long Thanksgiving four-day weekend is coming to an end, and if you were away …NBA Roundup: Rockets hand Spurs 1st home loss, 112-106Boston HeraldJames Harden, … Read more

Rory McIlroy birdie clips Adam Scott – ESPN

ESPNSYDNEY — Rory McIlroy birdied the 18th hole to beat Adam Scott at the Australian Open on Sunday, winning for the first time in 2013 and denying Scott the rare Australian triple crown. McIlroy started the last round four shots behind Scott, but got even when …Rory McIlroy delighted to be winning again in AustraliaBBC … Read more

Rory McIlroy salvages lost 2013 – ESPN

ESPNThe ball barely made it to the hole, Rory McIlroy watching it tumble over the front edge and into the cup, the strange sound of murmuring and groaning enveloping the green at Royal Sydney on Sunday. In a finish befitting the other sporting events of the …Rory McIlory beats Adam Scott to win Australian OpenUSA … Read more

NBA Roundup: Rockets hand Spurs 1st home loss, 112-106 – Boston Herald

Boston HeraldHouston Rockets forward Chandler Parsons passes around San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Danny Green, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate). 1. Sunday, December 1 …James Harden, Rockets deal Spurs first home lossUSA TODAYRockets hand Spurs 1st home loss, 112-106Boston.comAround the … Read more

Kawakami: Stanford Cardinal defense doesn’t fold against Notre Dame – San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury NewsSTANFORD — One, two, three more times, it came down to Shayne Skov, Trent Murphy and the Stanford defensive foundation. And no, they weren’t going to break, not this time, even if Notre Dame tried a hundred times. That’s not Stanford, not any more, …No. 8 Stanford holds off No. 25 Notre … Read more

College basketball: Jayhawks win close one – South Bend Tribune

South Bend TribunePerry Ellis scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half, Wayne Selden Jr. scored 14 and No. 2 Kansas survived a stiff challenge before beating Texas-El Paso 67-63 on Saturday night in the third-place game at the Battle 4 Atlantis. Naadir Tharpe added 11 for …(23) Iowa (7-0) vs. Villanova (6-0) … Read more

With ‘unstoppable’ offenses, Ohio State didn’t blame Michigan for going for 2 … – MLive.com

MLive.comOhio State’s Tyvis Powell intercepts a two-point conversion attempt intended for Michigan’s Drew Dileo, sealing the Buckeyes’ 42-41 win. (Melanie Maxwell | MLive.com). Print Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of Zennie62Media which consists of zennie62blog.com and a multimedia blog news aggregator and video network, and 78-blog network, with social … Read more

Nate Diaz dominates Gray Maynard at TUF 18 finale – USA TODAY

USA TODAYLAS VEGAS – Gray Maynard wanted to get the fight to the canvas, and it was pretty evident why. Nate Diaz got back to his feet after a first-round Maynard takedown, then started teeing off on his way to a TKO victory after landing dozens of unanswered …Jeff Wagenheim: Nate Diaz reaches new heights … Read more

Rory McIlroy felt guilty after beating Adam Scott at the Australian Open – SkySports

SkySportsRory McIlroy showed sympathy for Adam Scott after snatching the Australian Open title from under his nose. Scott was seeking a rare Australian triple crown, after winning the PGA and Masters titles, and he had been in front for just about the whole tournament …Rory McIlroy birdies 18 to earn victoryESPNAdam Scott, Rory McIlroy last-round … Read more