Archive for January, 2010

Collins’ OT basket pulls No. 2 Kansas to victory

Sherron Collins bounced back from a back injury to score on a hard drive with nine seconds left in overtime, helping No. 2 Kansas pull out a gritty 81-79 win over Kansas State (No. 13 ESPN/USA Today, No. 11 AP) on Saturday night.

Tebow struggles as South falls in Senior Bowl

Mardy Gilyard had 103 yards receiving and caught a 32-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to help the North race to a 31-13 victory over the South in Saturday’s Senior Bowl.

No. 11 Hoyas seize spotlight, top No. 7 Duke

Chris Wright and Georgetown put on a show for the commander in chief.

Minnesota Vikings’ Bryant McKinnie no longer on Pro Bowl squad

Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie has been dismissed from the NFC Pro Bowl team for unexcused absences.

No. 4 Cuse withstands 18-point hole vs. DePaul

Wes Johnson scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and No. 4 Syracuse rallied from 18 down to beat DePaul 59-57 Saturday for its eighth straight win.

Baltimore Ravens add Jim Zorn to staff as quarterbacks coach

The Baltimore Ravens announced on Saturday they have hired ex-Redskins coach Jim Zorn as their quarterbacks coach.

NFL, Saints fans dispute ownership of ‘Who Dat’

Who owns “Who Dat?”

Phil Mickelson upset about being ‘publicly slandered’

Phil Mickelson is upset about being “publicly slandered” with accusations of cheating. He is suggesting that unless the PGA Tour steps in, he might let others handle it.

Tom Brookshier, ex-CBS announcer, ex-Philadelphia Eagle, dies at 78

Former Philadelphia Eagles star Tom Brookshier has died at 78.

Serena Williams beats Justine Henin to win the Australian Open title

Serena Williams is the ultimate big-match player, and she showed us why. The world No. 1 defeated Justine Henin 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 to win the Australian Open title.