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The College Football blog just posted their 2009 College Football Top 25 Pre-season Rankings - agree? disagree?

Renee Montgomery scored 25 points in her final game at home and unbeaten Connecticut beat eighth-seeded Florida 87-59 in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Tuesday night.

Lance Armstrong, who will have surgery on Wednesday, says racing in the Giro d'Italia in May is still 'very doable' even though his broken collarbone is a bit more serious than first thought.

Top Pittsburgh Pirates minor league prospect Jose Tabata says he was 'shocked' to find out his wife is accused of kidnapping a baby from a Florida couple.

Big parts are already in place: Mario Williams, Matt Schaub, Andre Johnson, Steve Slaton. But coming off consecutive 8-8 seasons, the Texans only need small tweaks to make a move, Pete Prisco says.

PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem reached out to players and asked for more participation -- mingle with more sponsors, sign more autographs. What he got in return was little movement on the scheduling front, which is a net loss no matter which way you look at it, Steve Elling says.

NFL owners passed four player safety rules for next season on Tuesday and adjusted the calls on the kind of tackle that injured Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in the 2008 opener.

Seth Curry, the high-scoring younger brother of Davidson star Stephen Curry, says he is transferring out of Liberty to seek a higher level of competition.

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren received a one-year contract extension through the 2010 season, with a team option for 2011.

Centre Daily Times

PSU linebacker Bowman looks to NFL draft Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Bowman can declare for the NFL Draft in mid-January, or he can play his senior year at Penn State and enter the draft in 2011. Bowman has not decided yet, ... Bowman ponders NFL draftPhiladelphia Inquirer Royster, Bowman ponder NFL futuresCentre Daily Times Bowman, Royster weigh pros, cons of entering draftReading Eagle Pittsburgh Post Gazette -FightOnState.com (subscription) -York Daily Record all 587 news articles »

Chiefs benefit from struggles of Raiders' QBs Kansas City Star 1 pick in the 2007 NFL draft, was as erratic as ever Sunday, and it helped cost Oakland the win — and possibly Russell's job. “Things were going OK,” he ... and more »

Offense should open up next week for UF Orlando Sentinel –WR Riley Cooper HADEN TO PEEK INTO NFL: Junior CB Joe Haden said he expects to file paperwork for an NFL draft evaluation. Haden has not yet decided ... Joe Haden to petition for NFL evaluationOrlando Sentinel all 2 news articles »

Washington Post

Loss of Gross doesn't stop Panthers' line Gaston Gazette ... veteran had started 112 of a possible 113 games (including playoffs) since the Panthers selected him in the first round of the 2003 NFL draft. ... Jake Delhomme's new contract with Panthers not as lofty as you thinkVictoria Advocate Halfway homeGlobe and Mail all 1,039 news articles »

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Vikings Vs. Lions: Detroit Meets Vikings In Minnesota Huffington Post (blog) Rookie QB Matthew Stafford, picked first overall in the 2009 NFL Draft, threw five interceptions in the game. The Vikings had their bye last week; ... NFL Lock Alert – Can Lions Cover Spread With Plenty of points?BetUs.com Vikings to battle the Lions in Minneapolis on SundayExaminer.com all 420 news articles »

Globe and Mail

Manning not in Brady's class Florida Times-Union ... son of former New Orleans Saints icon Archie Manning, he was a star at Tennessee, a Heisman Trophy runner-up and the first pick in the 1998 NFL Draft. ... Another chapter for Brady and ManningESPN Undefeated Saints, Colts keep finding ways to winThe Associated Press Week 10 NFL Power Rankings: Cowboys Climb in Week 10 NFL Power RankingsAssociated Content Bleacher Report -FanHouse (blog) all 1,002 news articles »

PennLive.com

Bowman ponders NFL draft Philadelphia Inquirer ... is ranked 13th among all players in the Scouts Inc. listing on ESPN.com, meaning he would likely be a first-round pick should he enter the NFL draft. ... Royster, Bowman ponder NFL futuresCentre Daily Times Bowman, Royster weigh pros, cons of entering draftReading Eagle FOS-TV: Bowman Weighing OptionsFightOnState.com (subscription) Altoona Mirror -York Daily Record -Pittsburgh Post Gazette all 549 news articles »

PennLive.com

Bowman, Royster weigh pros, cons of entering draft Reading Eagle Linebacker Navorro Bowman and running back Evan Royster said they're considering declaring themselves available for next April's NFL draft. ... FOS-TV: Bowman Weighing OptionsFightOnState.com (subscription) Here today, gone Navorro: Bowman, considering NFL, returns pick to spark Penn ...Altoona Mirror Bowman ready for next stepYork Daily Record Philadelphia Inquirer -Pittsburgh Post Gazette -Press Box all 524 news articles »

SportingNews.com

Cedric Benson vs. Rashard Mendenhall Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Former running backs coach Dick Hoak fell in love with Benson's blend of size and speed when the Steelers were preparing for the 2005 NFL draft. ... Benson's revival turns run game into 'big emphasis' for BengalsUSA Today Bengals Banter: Head coach Marvin Lewis has Coors Light commerical materials ...Cincy Jungle (blog) Bengals' Benson Runs His Way into the Record Books Against the RavensBleacher Report all 523 news articles »

Plain Dealer

Draft season already? Cleveland Browns won't have a shortage of needs when it ... Plain Dealer Ten players the Browns should be considering when on the clock for the NFL Draft in April. The junior is out for the season with his second shoulder injury, ... and more »