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Tide move into SEC title game, beat LSU (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:22:00 PST

Julio Jones left defenders grasping at his heels and Alabama's defense was typically immovable. The Crimson Tide is riding that combination to the SEC championship game for the second consecutive season. The popular Jones made the biggest play of what has been a relatively quiet sophomore season, breaking free for a 73-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, and No.

Northwestern deals No. 8 Iowa first loss (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:50:44 PST

With Ricky Stanzi watching from the sideline on crutches, No. 8 Iowa ran out of magic. Dan Persa threw a touchdown pass and Marshall Thomas recovered a fumble for another score, and Northwestern dealt a crushing blow to Iowa's national championship hopes with a 17-10 victory Saturday. Stanzi was knocked out of the game with an ankle injury in the second quarter on the play in which Thomas scored...

Unbeaten Zenyatta beats boys in Breeders (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:07:50 PST

Zenyatta pawed the ground with her right front hoof and pranced past an adoring crowd jamming the grandstand as she made her way to the start of the Breeders' Cup Classic. By the time the race ended, this showgirl would leave no doubt she's as gutsy as the guys. Zenyatta came from last after a poor start and fought off Gio Ponti in the stretch to win the $5 million Classic on Saturday,...

Mickelson holds off Els to win at WGC (AP)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:55:51 PST

Phil Mickelson won the HSBC Champions on Sunday by rallying against a familiar foe. Only it wasn't Tiger Woods. Mickelson made an 18-footer to save par on the 16th after whiffing on a flop shot, then holed a 10-foot birdie putt on the 17th to close with a 3-under 69 and overcome a late charge by Ernie Els, who was in the lead until hitting into the water and making bogey on the final hole.

Cal RB Best taken to emergency room (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:17:02 PST

California tailback Jahvid Best sustained a concussion and was taken to the emergency room after he leapt high into the air, flipped over a defender and landed on the back of his head in the end zone. Best briefly lost consciousness following the terrifying fall from at least 5 feet, coach Jeff Tedford said after No.

Home loss to Navy ends Irish's BCS hopes (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:52:49 PST

Navy's second consecutive victory at Notre Dame Stadium didn't produce the same euphoria for the Midshipmen as the last one. Just another win as far Navy was concerned -- though this loss to the Midshipmen was much more costly for Notre Dame. Craig Schaefer sacked Jimmy Clausen in the end zone with 60 seconds left Saturday and Navy held on for a 23-21 victory, its second in three seasons...

Iverson leaves Grizzlies with permission (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:27:59 PST

Disgruntled Memphis guard Allen Iverson returned to his home in Atlanta after receiving permission to leave the team to attend to personal business. Team owner Michael Heisley gave the four-time NBA scoring leader permission to skip the Grizzlies' game Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers following a 114-98 loss to the Lakers the night before.

Collaros' 480 yards help Cincy win 47-45 (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:44:57 PST

A young quarterback came of age, kept his team unbeaten and possibly won a starting job, too. Sophomore Zach Collaros threw for 480 yards -- the second-best passing performance in Cincinnati's history -- and showed beyond-his-years composure on the clinching drive of a wild 47-45 victory over Connecticut on Saturday that let the Bearcats match the best start in their history.

Pryor's 3 TDs lift Ohio St. by Penn St. (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:39:53 PST

Terrelle Pryor tiptoed his way around the Penn State defense, then smiled and danced all over the Beaver Stadium turf. Quite the happy homecoming Saturday for the dual-threat phenom from western Pennsylvania. Pryor threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in his first game back in his home state and No.

Devils 8-0 on road, rally past Senators (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:10:53 PST

Though it wasn't a textbook performance, the New Jersey Devils played well enough to earn their eighth straight road win. Zach Parise and David Clarkson each had a goal and an assist on the power play, and the Devils won again away from home with a 3-2 comeback victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.