Anderson leads No. 13 Memphis over UMass (AP)

November 18th, 2008 - Posted by: Steve Shickles

Memphis forward Robert Dozier dunks the ball against Massachusetts in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)AP - Antonio Anderson had 15 points and a career-high 12 rebounds and No. 13 Memphis shook off a poor shooting performance to beat Massachusetts 80-58 on Monday night.

Dawson boots Browns to win over reeling Bills (Reuters)

November 18th, 2008 - Posted by: Steve Shickles

Cleveland Browns punter Dave Zastudil (L) and kicker Phil Dawson react to a game winning 56 yard field goal in the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills during NFL action at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York November 17, 2008. (Gary Wiepert/Reuters)Reuters - Phil Dawson booted five field goals including a career-long 56-yarder late in the fourth quarter to clinch a 29-27 victory for the Cleveland Browns over the reeling Buffalo Bills on Monday.

Rockets soar over Thunder despite McGrady injury (Reuters)

November 18th, 2008 - Posted by: Steve Shickles

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (C) thows away from the rushing defense of Houston Rockets player Chuck Hayes (L) and Aaron Brooks in the second half of their NBA game in Oklahoma City November 17, 2008. (Bill Waugh/Reuters)Reuters - The Houston Rockets eased to a 100-89 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, in a victory that was marred by a knee injury to seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady.

Dawson's 56-yard field goal sends Browns to win (AP)

November 18th, 2008 - Posted by: Steve Shickles

Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn (10) runs under pressure from Buffalo Bills' Terrence McGee (24) during the first quarter of the NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)AP - Turns out the Cleveland Browns aren’t quitters after all. And they have Phil Dawson to thank for this wild win.

Pujols wins NL MVP award, Howard finishes second (AP)

November 18th, 2008 - Posted by: Steve Shickles

In this March 16, 2008 file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols bats during a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Jupiter, Fla.   Pujols won his second National League Most Valuable Player award Monday Nov. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, file)AP - Albert Pujols views MVP voting a little differently these days. “You have to consider everything. You have to put all the numbers together,” the St. Louis star said Monday after powering past Philadelphia slugger Ryan Howard to win the award for the second time.

Men's tennis game more interesting than women's, says McEnroe (AFP)

November 18th, 2008 - Posted by: Steve Shickles

Tennis great John McEnroe, seen here, says the men's game has completely eclipsed the women's over the past five years on the personality front(AFP/Saeed Khan)AFP - Tennis great John McEnroe says the men’s game has completely eclipsed the women’s over the past five years on the personality front.

Sharks ride fast start to win over Preds (AP)

November 18th, 2008 - Posted by: Steve Shickles

Nashville Predators right wing J.P. Dumont, right, tries to slow down San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)AP - Devin Setoguchi had a power-play goal and an assist to help the San Jose Sharks beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 Monday night.

McGrady leaves Rockets win with injury (AP)

November 18th, 2008 - Posted by: Steve Shickles

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, of China, left, blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder center Johan Petro, of France, right, in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)AP - Luis Scola scored 23 points, Yao Ming added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets made a second-half surge without injured seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-89 on Monday night.

Giants add LHP Jeremy Affeldt to bullpen (AP)

November 18th, 2008 - Posted by: Steve Shickles

In this Sept. 24, 2008 file photo, Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Jeremy Affeldt pitches in a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston. Affeldt has become the first of 171 free agents to agree to a contract, striking a two-year deal with the San Francisco Giants, Monday Nov. 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Bob Levey, File)AP - Jeremy Affeldt had considered looking for a job as a closer this offseason. Then San Francisco offered a contract the reliever couldn’t pass up.

Basketball coaching great Pete Newell dies at 93 (AP)

November 18th, 2008 - Posted by: Steve Shickles

In this Dec. 2006 file photo, Texas Tech head coach Bob Knight, right, hugs former coach Pete Newell before the start of an NCAA basketball game against Stanford in San Jose, Calif.  Newell, the Hall of Fame basketball coach who won an NCAA championship and Olympic gold medal and later tutored some of the game's greatest big men, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. He was 93. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, file)AP - Pete Newell, the Hall of Fame basketball coach who won an NCAA championship and Olympic gold medal and later tutored some of the game’s greatest big men, died Monday. He was 93.

Buick to scale back on courtesy cars at tourneys (AP)

November 18th, 2008 - Posted by: Steve Shickles

AP - In another sign of fragile financial conditions, some PGA Tour events are trying to figure out transportation for players after learning over the weekend that Buick will not be providing courtesy cars to most tournaments next year.

SEC charges Mark Cuban with insider trading (AP)

November 18th, 2008 - Posted by: Steve Shickles

In this Nov. 9, 2008 file photo, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells at referees during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, in Los Angeles. Federal regulators have charged Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban with insider trading for allegedly using confidential information on a stock sale to avoid more than $750,000 in losses Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)AP - Federal regulators on Monday charged Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban with insider trading for allegedly using confidential information on a stock sale to avoid more than $750,000 in losses.

Real backs under-fire coach Schuster (AFP)

November 18th, 2008 - Posted by: Steve Shickles

Real Madrid Monday expressed its confidence in German coach Bernd Schuster, seen here on November 15, 2008, despite a string of recent defeats for the Spanish champions.(AFP/File/Pedro Armestre)AFP - Real Madrid Monday expressed its confidence in German coach Bernd Schuster despite a string of recent defeats for the Spanish champions.

Men's tennis game more interesting than women's, says McEnroe (AFP)

November 17th, 2008 - Posted by: Steve Shickles

Tennis great John McEnroe, seen here, says the men's game has completely eclipsed the women's over the past five years on the personality front(AFP/Saeed Khan)AFP - Tennis great John McEnroe says the men’s game has completely eclipsed the women’s over the past five years on the personality front.

Griffin's double-double paces No. 12 Oklahoma (AP)

November 17th, 2008 - Posted by: Steve Shickles

AP - Blake Griffin overcame a sluggish start to finish with 20 points, 19 rebounds and six steals and No. 12 Oklahoma beat Mississippi Valley State 94-53 on Monday night in the first round of the NIT Season Tip-Off.