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AP Top-Sports Headlines At 3:30 p.m. EDT Saints, McAllister, brace for Vikings, Peterson by By BRETT MARTEL 6 Oct 2008 at 12:19pm NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Power running, anyone? Adrian Peterson and Deuce McAllister both have a knack for inflicting pain on tacklers, turning nothing into something and wearing down defenses. Whether their teams rely on them to the same extent when the Minnesota Vikings visit the New Orleans Saints on Monday night is another matter.... Jets' Smith appealing suspension for hit on Boldin by By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. 6 Oct 2008 at 11:29am FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- New York Jets safety Eric Smith appealed his one-game suspension and $50,000 fine by the NFL for his helmet-to-helmet hit last week on Arizona receiver Anquan Boldin.... Pack's Rodgers expected to play Sunday vs. Seattle 6 Oct 2008 at 11:43am GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will miss practice time again this week but is expected to play at Seattle next Sunday.... Napoli helps Angels beat Red Sox 5-4, avoid sweep by By JIMMY GOLEN 6 Oct 2008 at 3:25am BOSTON (AP) -- After 11 consecutive losses and two straight playoff sweeps, the Los Angeles Angels had grown tired of being a bump in Boston's road to the World Series.... White Sox beat Rays, close playoff deficit to 2-1 by By RICK GANO 5 Oct 2008 at 5:42pm CHICAGO (AP) -- Thanks to John Danks and the White Sox, Chicago still has one team standing. Danks pitched another big game to save the season and well-traveled DeWayne Wise delivered a two-run double as the White Sox beat Tampa Bay 5-3 Sunday, trimming the Rays' lead in their AL playoff series to 2-1.... Hamlin released from hospital day after hard wreck 6 Oct 2008 at 8:32am TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- Denny Hamlin was released from a hospital Monday, a day after a tire failure led to a hard crash at Talladega Superspeedway.... Seve Ballesteros admitted to hospital 6 Oct 2008 at 10:58am MADRID, Spain (AP) -- Seve Ballesteros was admitted to a hospital Monday after feeling dizzy and fainting.... Phillies power into NLCS with 6-2 win over Brewers by By NANCY ARMOUR 5 Oct 2008 at 4:14pm MILWAUKEE (AP) -- With plenty of power to go with their improved pitching, the Philadelphia Phillies are ready for anything in the NL championship series. Bring on the Los Angeles Dodgers. "I like our chances," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said Sunday after Philadelphia clinched its first trip to the NLCS since 1993 with a 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.... Single wing helps surprising Dolphins stun Bolts by By STEVEN WINE 5 Oct 2008 at 2:11pm MIAMI (AP) -- The Miami Dolphins are winning the old-fashioned way. The single wing helped build a lead, and a goal-line stand preserved it.... Portis' 145 yards rushing leads 'Skins past Eagles by By ROB MAADDI 5 Oct 2008 at 5:55pm PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Another road win against a division opponent has the Washington Redskins in perfect position to make a run at the NFC East. Clinton Portis ran for 145 yards and one touchdown, wide receiver Antwaan Randle El threw a TD pass and the Redskins beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-17 on Sunday....  NYT > Sports Baseball Playoff Analysis: Manny Meets Charlie. Again. by By BEN SHPIGEL 6 Oct 2008 at 9:25am The Dodgers? Manny Ramirez and the Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel ? an unlikely pair dating back to their time together with the Cleveland Indians ? both know how it feels to be underestimated. Angels 5, Red Sox 4: Rally in the 12th Gives the Angels Another Day by By JACK CURRY 6 Oct 2008 at 12:43am Erick Aybar?s run-scoring single in the 12th inning led the Angels to victory over the Red Sox, winning Game 3 of their division series and keeping their season from ending. Giants 44, Seahawks 6: Giants Are 4-0 and at the Top of the Heap by By JOE LAPOINTE 6 Oct 2008 at 8:52am Eli Manning threw two touchdowns and Brandon Jacobs ran for two more for a victory that embarrassed the Seattle Seahawks. N.F.L. Fast Forward: Colts? Comeback Only Highlights Troubles by By JUDY BATTISTA 6 Oct 2008 at 10:36am The Indianapolis Colts were expected to contend for the A.F.C. title, but instead they saw their season teetering on the brink Sunday before a late comeback kept them from a dismal 1-3 record. After Some Years Away, Focus Returns to Red River by By THAYER EVANS 6 Oct 2008 at 12:29am Saturday?s Red River Rivalry, as the annual game between Oklahoma and Texas in Dallas at the Cotton Bowl is known, marks the return of national title and Heisman Trophy implications to the bitter series. Rangers 2, Lightning 1: Rangers Please Crowd and Satisfy Themselves by By FRANTISEK BOUC 6 Oct 2008 at 6:34am After a victory on Saturday that failed to galvanize the fans in the sold-out arena, the Rangers came out the next night with an attacking storm that brought the crowd to its feet. For Creamer, Fourth Victory of the Year Hits Home by By KAREN CROUSE 6 Oct 2008 at 12:52am Paula Creamer?s wait to win as a pro in the Bay Area was over on Sunday after making a tricky 4-foot par putt on the 72nd hole to ice a one-stroke victory over Song-Hee Kim. Shock 76, Silver Stars 60: Shock Takes Title at Its Second Home by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 6 Oct 2008 at 12:21am The Shock overcame all obstacles in winning its third W.N.B.A. title in six seasons on Sunday, beating the San Antonio Silver Stars in Game 3 of the best-of-five series. Missing Playmaker, but Finding New One by By GREG BISHOP 6 Oct 2008 at 12:43am Domenik Hixon, who filled in for Plaxico Burress on Saturday, gave a performance that was another step toward his being recognized as a receiver, not as a return specialist. On Busy Day for Offense, Score One for Defensive Backs by By GREG BISHOP 6 Oct 2008 at 12:23am Kevin Dockery?s interception, his first since 2006, was also the first by a Giants defensive back this season. Three Turnovers by Rosenfels Fuel Colts? Rally by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 6 Oct 2008 at 12:50am Two of the Colts? late touchdowns came after fumbles by Sage Rosenfels, who was intercepted on the Texans? final drive. N.F.L. Roundup: Titans Lose Their Tempers, but Not Their Perfect Record by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 6 Oct 2008 at 12:45am Kerry Collins drove the visiting Tennessee Titans 80 yards for the winning touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. With Help of Ruling, Stewart Ends Drought by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 6 Oct 2008 at 12:22am Tony Stewart ended a 43-race winless streak and earned his first Sprint Cup victory at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. Playoff Analysis: Cubs Again Save Their Worst for Last by By TYLER KEPNER 6 Oct 2008 at 12:20am A year after scoring only six runs in a three-game sweep by Arizona, the Cubs produced the same meager output in another early exit. Sports Of the Times: Beckett Draws Strength From Seasons of Pain by By GEORGE VECSEY 6 Oct 2008 at 12:20am Despite being injured, Josh Beckett went out to face the Angels in the third game of the American League division series on Sunday night. |
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