Monthly Archives: October 2011

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it mattered the most, No. 3 Oklahoma State made every yard seem like the longest yard for Robert Griffin III and Baylor. Joseph Randle set career-highs by running for 152 yards and four touchdowns, Justin Blackmon … Continue reading →

COLUMBUS, Ohio – After almost a year of suspensions, rumors and NCAA trouble in the headlines, Ohio State finally made some news on the field. Braxton Miller threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Devin Smith with 20 seconds left and … Continue reading →

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Jerry Dipoto believes the relationship between pitchers and catchers comprises 90 percent of baseball. Perhaps that’s why the former major league pitcher believes he’ll get along quite well with old catcher Mike Scioscia in their new partnership … Continue reading →

ATLANTA – After all the big plays, Tevin Washington finally had it easy. He dropped to his knee a couple of times, then celebrated with thousands of Georgia Tech students who stormed the field. Washington rushed for 176 yards — … Continue reading →

LOS ANGELES – Stepfan Taylor ran for the tying touchdown with 38 seconds left in regulation and the go-ahead score in the third overtime, and Stanford’s defense preserved its 16-game winning streak by forcing Curtis McNeal’s fumble into the end … Continue reading →

LINCOLN, Neb. – Rex Burkhead was flat on his back, writhing in pain and holding his left leg after the 31st of his 35 runs against Michigan State. Nebraska coach Bo Pelini rushed across the field to check on his … Continue reading →

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Missouri quarterback James Franklin had the worst game of his short career last week, with four turnovers in the second half a loss to No. 3 Oklahoma State. He made up for it on Saturday, throwing … Continue reading →

NEW YORK – Anyone who has been to a car dealership, or bought a home, understands how negotiating works. One side offers a number, the other counters, and they meet somewhere in the middle and make a deal. That’s not … Continue reading →

ST. LOUIS (Reuters) – The Texas Rangers tried to digest their seven-game loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series while vowing to give it a run once again in 2012. For the second straight year, the Rangers … Continue reading →

ST. LOUIS – Albert Pujols tried to give away nothing during the celebration, tried to stay in the moment. But what a moment it was. Getting another taste of that championship feeling surely will tip the scales in favor of … Continue reading →