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Longhorns escape in Fiesta

Curtains >>

Kent State once sent a linebacker to the Pittsburgh Steelers who epitomized everything the Steel Curtain was about. That was Jack Lambert. The current version of the hard-hitting, versatile and dynamic former Kent Stater in Steel City is James Harrison, the Associated Press 2008 Defensive Player of the Year. The linebacker, who had a career-high 16 sacks to set a team record and led the NFL with a career-high seven forced fumbles, beat Dallas' DeMarcus Ware in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters announced Monday. Harrison earned 22 votes to 13 for Ware.

Twins owner Pohlad, a former Zag, dies at 93

Still big man on the block (where he lives)

Texas joins teams with No. 1 dreams

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Texas, join the party.The why-not-us-as-national-champs festival.

Reasons for Zags' skid plentiful

Patriots may put franchise tag on quarterback Cassel

The New England Patriots plan to put the franchise tag on quarterback Matt Cassel, according to a published report.

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Colt McCoy
Texas QB passed for 414 yards and two touchdowns – adding one rushing – in Fiesta Bowl win.

Newsmakers

Hired Jacksonville Jaguars assistant Tom Williams has been hired at Yale, becoming the first black head football coach at the Ivy League school. A person familiar with the decision confirmed the choice Monday on condition of anonymity because a formal announcement had not been made.

GMAC Bowl preview

Ball State (12-1) vs. Tulsa (10-3)Site: Mobile, Ala.


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January 5
Birds of a feather...
Heels' unbeaten bid over
Giants, Eagles will meet again in playoffs
Reed delivers against Dolphins
Oh, to be No. 1 >>
Fiesta Bowl motivation plentiful
Time, money running out for Mariners
Vikings don't help Peterson
Baltimore frustrates Dolphins
Valentine scores 33 as Eastern beats Sac. St.
No walk in the park for James as Cavs lose to Wiz
2-minute drill
Newsmakers
Saturday's best bet on the tube

January 4
One from the heart
Titans capture Classic championship
Collisions expected at Fiesta
UW women win 27th in row vs. WSU
Chargers pull plug on Colts
Brown bolting after UConn win
It's time to take his shot
Karl praises Martin, Nene for upsurge
Reid, Childress share NAU link
Slick driver >>
Baseball story lines take shape
Dolphins, Ravens reunite
Boise St. trips up Idaho
Broncos begin search
Pittman becomes swat expert
Today's Best
Murray beats Nadal day after besting Federer
Letters
Fast Break
Best bets on the Tube
Newsmakers

January 3
Jurich lifts Whitworth to win
It's habit-forming: Tigers rally
Zags head to WCC off victory
Utah rolls in Sugar Bowl
Indians overcome Wildcats
Post Falls wins in Seattle

January 2
Typical Trojans
Bulldogs close strong
Winter at Wrigley
Greene going pro after Iowa's Outback win
Hokies end ACC's BCS drought
Shanahan let himself down
Legends' voices have you at 'hello'
Skater rehabs image
Rare chance to ski High Drive
Helping Hannah >>
Ganz rallies Huskers
Manning consumes Chargers
After long layoff, Eagles resume Big Sky play
Seattle U. wins first D-I home game since 1980
Knievel kicks off New Year with jump in Las Vegas
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On the Air
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Fly fishing
Best bets on the Tube
Newsmakers
Today's bowl games
New Year's bowls

December 31
Making up for lost time
Defense takes a Holiday as Ducks win
Zags look to rekindle their fire
CdA girls win tourney
Chiefs at Ams >>
Rice celebrates like it's 1954
Broncos fire Shanahan after 14 years
U.S. romps; Canada next
Teams open conference action
Thomas sparks Huskies
EWU women take easy basketball win
New Mexico State turns reins over to UCLA's Walker
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Bjorklund leads Vols in return
Bjorklund still belongs while Zags desire to join Vols' club
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Newsmakers

December 30
Balancing act
Vandals fall at Idaho St.
Zags lure Vols into deep-freeze
Eagles succumb to Broncos
CdA boys cruise in Holiday Inn Invite
Missouri wins in OT
Rebounding, defense fail Zags
Rutgers rallies past N.C. State
What you call luck, Slouch calls destiny
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Georgetown upsets UConn in Big East opener
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On the Air
Today's college football bowl matchups
Newsmakers

December 29
Frustrating finale
Eagles beat odds
K-State pulls away from Cougars
Lions complete 'perfect' 0-16 season
Miami back in playoffs
Playoff picture in focus
Caps retire No. 11 >>
Bolts buck Broncos to win division
Brockman helps UW rout Griz
Chiefs shut out T-Birds
U.S. gets past Czechs
Whitworth stops Simpson
Brees finishes 15 yards shy of Marino's mark
Mavericks beat hapless Clippers without Nowitzki
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Fast Break
Today's bowl games
Newsmakers
Best bet on the Radio

December 28
Sending a message
Former NBA center goes full tilt
Spending rarely pays off
These guys stand out
White airs it out
What were they thinking?
First baseman LaHair hopes to grow on M's
Cougars crumble, lose to LSU
Rugged run for Rutgers
NHL's Winter Classic takes over Wrigley Field
Seminoles look like old selves
Someone must win West
Winner's walk?>>
Lakers have closed gap on Celtics
Hawks look to set tone
Johnson guides Bulldogs
Ex-Bronco Lepsis gives up drugs for faith
Agony of the feet stopped MacCulloch
Just don't call it pingpong
Johnson embraces new chance with Giants
Conklin a fixture outdoors
Vote for Rickey; you know he would
Coach Faulk 'a sight to see'
Freshman's first career catch lifts California
NIC, CCS triumph at tourney
Drama surrounds NFL finales
Slovakia, Germany triumph
Roy has big night to lead Blazers past Raptors
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GU's Schaefer CLASS candidate
The matchups
Dirty dozen
Broncos at Chargers
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Newsmakers
Today's bowl game
Seahawks at Cardinals

December 27
A lot of upsides
Holmgren rides high
Giving an assist
Lowe hopes to be M's closer
Giants land Johnson
Bucs hope it will stop here
Florida Atlantic victorious in Motor City Bowl
NBA coaches endangered
Quirks thrived in 2008
Ice, ice maybe >>
Sparano deserves nod if Fins win
Chiefs lead U.S., Canada to victory
Reardan loses but still wins
Iverson hits last-gasp shot as Detroit wins
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Newsmakers
Today's bowl games

December 26
Los Angeles delivers
MAC setting standard
Beasley, Rose ready for face off
Keeping things in perspective
Optimistic future in South Bend
NFL MVP? Your guess as good as any
Kentucky picking up steam
No business like snow business
Cowboys still America's Team
Mason plays hero as San Antonio tops Phoenix
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On the Air
Idaho waters
Wednesday's late game
Best bet on the Tube
Newsmakers

December 25
Sure-footed Lion
Exiting Holmgren keeps promise to family
Enter bowl season with caution
Dickey spurns Mariners, signs with Twins
Welker fined for snow angel
Biggest vault cleared
A's pitcher takes flight
Police search Burress' home
Energetic Henderson reaches 50
Farmar out >>
Hamilton offers tips to seek joy
Chill on feeding winter wildlife
Mercy Bowl all but forgotten
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Wade makes South Florida family's holiday happier
Fast Break
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On the Air
Newsmakers
Best bets on the Tube

December 24
Driven Vikings stun Zags
TCU ends Boise State's perfect season
Yanks' big spending doesn't recede in recession
Others got to be talk of the tour
Parker wins >>
GSL race tightens
Mora focused on job at hand
Hurricanes blow into Bay Area
Highlanders rally
WSU's Bemis has to bow out
Shock bring back Nikolao
Big Sky wins over ranked teams
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Celtics set team record with 19th straight victory
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On the Air
Fast Break
Cheap seats return to N.Y.
Newsmakers

December 23
Still a leader
Eagles survive Geoducks assault
With one game to go, Seahawks getting healthy
Bulldogs women cruise
Uninsured >>
Cougs can't overcome slow start
NC boys thriving on putback victories
These 2008 Lions zero in on perfection
Cable lobbies for Raiders head coaching job
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Fast Break
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Weis will be wise guy
Newsmakers

December 22
Phenomenal finale
Falcons in playoffs
Cougars close out Vandals
Giants claim top seed
Holmgren savors this day
<< English hired
Eagles might have saved Zorn's job
Titans thump Steelers
Detroit suffers historic loss
Southern Miss beats Troy in OT
Bowman on Naismith list
Eagles look for turnaround
Wild weekend leaves five playoff berths open
Singh birdies final hole for one shot Chevron victory
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Fast Break
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On the Air
Newsmakers
Best bets on the Tube

December 21
Price makes Zags pay
Lake Stevens champs
Time to say farewell
Schools invest in athletes' degrees
Ravens upend Cowboys
Watson, Hopson spark renewed Vandals
Arizona wins first bowl game in a decade
Eagles fail to keep pace with Mustangs
Nelson's basket lifts North Central over Ferris
Carroll falls in title game
Curlew turns away Columbia
Downed dome >>
Broncos prepare for Davey
Rookies run ahead of curve in NFL
Locklear joins crowded Seahawks' IR list
Trend shows more spending on athletes
Johnson runs wild for Rams
Wake downs Navy
Mount Union wins – again
A tough win for UConn, a tougher loss for GU
Mac hit the road, and now he's a hit
Indians top Gorillas
UW blasts EWU before tiny crowd
Grothe carries South Florida
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Miller, Americans rule World Cup ski event
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The matchups
Baseball hall honors Shadle's Brooks
Dirty dozen
Best bets on the Tube
Newsmakers
Today's Bowl Game

December 20
A major Battle in Seattle
Grizzlies stung by Spiders
Here's who's holding court
Another milestone win for Cougs
Vitale flip flop >>
Engram future unclear
Dungy keeps good company
Plans for Morrow undecided
BYU wants to prove it's worthy of better
Louie leads surge
Snow won't scare Jets
Yankees put Sabathia in money trough
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On the Air
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Today's NFL matchup
Newsmakers
Today's bowls

December 19
GU kicks up storm
Peach reaps top award
Buffalo honors '58 team
Quarterback clinic
Carroll, Sioux Falls soak up Southern charm
Shock quarterback Davila set to return
BIGGEST HEEL >>
Putz accepts new role
Mississippi coach arrested in Cincy
Eastern falls to UMKC
High-flying family
BCA may take its fight to court
Wake Forest, Navy kick off bowl season
Golf's year produced grab bag
Red Sox balk at Teixeira
Wallace ponders switch to full-time starting QB
Lookout Pass opener lifts many spirits
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NASCAR settles lawsuit filed by former official
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Fly fishing
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Newsmakers

December 18
Dazzling skills
Ultimate respect
Running Joneses attempt to keep up
Vandals cash in despite long-range woes
Bulldogs find home after one month
Woods expects to rebound
NFL all-around star 'Slingin' Sammy' Baugh dies at 94
Certainties: death, taxes, Paterno
Double-A Ryno >>
UCLA stampedes hapless Lions
Emmerson resigns as NC football coach
Horn sounds giddy about the Grizzlies
Mt. Spokane mapped out perfect ending
Tri-State tourney boasts superb field
Learning to survive begins with good sense, planning
Eastern's Peach receives nod on AP's FCS team
Shock add three to roster for '09 season
Hambletonian champ, co-owner unhurt in Pa. crash
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Former closer Smith dies
Newsmakers
NFL tonight

December 17
So near yet so far
Mare Mr. Consistent
Redmon has key role as Mead gets past EV
NWC rolls to fifth win
G-Prep whips Shadle
Warriors win with defense
Who wants money? >>
Seniors, freshmen a successful blend for Cougars
Sarkisian continues rebuilding
Both Manning brothers chosen for Pro Bowl
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Fast Break
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On the Air
WSU-Idaho time changed
Buffalo Gill stays
Newsmakers

December 16
Flurries for finale?
Living on the edge
Familiar faces returning to Arena
Philadelphia continues late-season playoff push
Race is tight for NFL Reverse Coach of the Year
Locals hit NFR jackpot
Kiffin still rankling Raiders
Ball State can't afford Hoke >>
U-Hi, Mead seek gymnastics edge
Ferris' big fourth quarter turns close game into rout of LC
Kings fire Theus; assistant coach Natt given reins
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Loss drops Zags
Newsmakers

December 15
Zags sag in clutch
Steelers take title
Win cures Cowboys
Seahawks snap losing streak
Without Brockman, Huskies edge Portland State
'Vacation' comes at bad time
Terrific Terps
Alma mater full of pride
GU women clamp down on Vikings
Roundup: Falcons edge Bucs in OT
College Women: Cook's 3 lifts WSU
Sorenstam says goodbye at Dubai
Braves lose in overtime
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In Brief: Vonn regains World Cup lead with slalom result
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On the Air
Fast Break
Scoreboard
Steelers take title
NFL standings
NFL box scores
Stars don't want Avery back
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Newsmakers

December 14
Chances gone awry
Eagles fall in Hawaii
Ripe for revamp
Hermiston repeats
Bradford collects Heisman
First black player in ACC paved the way
Washington State bounces back
Boyle now glad he bolted Lightning for Sharks
McKillop a winner in his first game at MSG
Roos almost perfect
Richmond in FCS final
Zags take on Wildcats
Klitschko wins
Zduriencik's first trade a good one
Portland State brings familiar faces to UW
Nash dismisses rumors
Simpson's honors likely to remain
Bush's knee gets further look
Dragons slip past Chargers
Crusaders rally past Eagles
Eagles beat Pacific
Demise of Comets comes as surprise to Cooper-Dyke
Minnesota Duluth wins D-II crown
Asada, Abbott win gold at Grand Prix finals
Bauhs wins men's open title; Braden third
Hot reads for cold weekend
Gray, Durfey finish strong
Huskers rally past Huskies
U.S. snowboarders victorious in halfpipe events
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Letters
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Fast Break
The matchups
Local officials chosen for bowls
Dirty dozen
Best bets on the Tube
Newsmakers

December 13
Grizzlies advance to title game
Shadle ends Saxons' run
Chiefs win despite missing pieces
GSL girls: LC sends East Valley to first loss
Mustangs win over Cougars with big fourth quarter
One more year >>
Mariners GM already making mark
Girls basketball: Garfield-Palouse's big second half beats Tekoa-Oakesdale
Commentary: Oklahoma transformed into QB U
Cougars pleased to be playing in Seattle
Braden racing into elite club
Wright captures saddle bronc
Ibanez leaves M's for Phillies
Gonzaga women fall to S.D. St.
Today's Best
Baseball In Brief: Burnett, Yankees reach $82.5M, five-year deal
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Fast Break
Newsmakers
Best bets on the Tube

December 12
Cardinals claim Clash
Tremendous strides
Ski industry glides along
Two talented Eagles gain eligibility
Hagerott takes over Whitworth women's soccer
Yankees, Mets make splash at winter meetings
Sears clinches barrel title
By design>>
Hockey players show most class
Man in command
Alcorn State fires football coach
Gould, Bears add to New Orleans' Chicago blues
Recreation calendar
Post Falls rallies past Eagles
Today's Best
Decision means players likely to finish season
Fast Break
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Trout
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Newsmakers
Scoreboard

December 11
Bulldogs run away in 2nd half
John Blanchette: Gonzaga beats WSU at own game
Pargo jumped into driver's seat
Shock, af2 will carry on whatever road AFL takes
Band of brothers
Farewell year went astray for Holmgren
Mote matches bareback record
NFL tonight >>
Mariners send Putz to Mets
Titans fend off Saxons
Tebow heads list of finalists
Consensus hasn't sprouted in Colville forest
Vandals' shooting falters
'Automatic' Karamatic dies at 91
Rogers' boys take big step with road win
UW earns coveted cheesy Leaf trophy
Griffin sparks Oklahoma
Alcorn State reinstates 7 coaches
Wrestling Preview Small schools
Today's Best
Yankees, Sabathia reportedly agree on seven-year deal
Today's menu
Fast Break
Scoreboard
Newsmakers
Border Clash on TV, radio

December 10
Rochestie calls out the shots
Bulldogs, Cougars rivalry something to cherish
College hall of fame honors Mayes, Curtis
GSL boys: G-Prep outlasts Mt. Spokane
GSL girls: U-Hi defense shuts down Highlanders
Brazile clinches gold buckle in Las Vegas
Bowman goal produces win
Seve battles
Area girls basketball: Colton tops Rosalia to stay unbeaten
Area boys basketball: Cusick's offense gets rolling
Women's basketball: Murrell, PSU at GU
Area roundup: Pirates honored
Phelps draws many fans at book release
Record-setting closer Rodriguez jumps to Mets
Today's Best
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On the Air
Fast Break
Hall of Fame honors Kubek
Seahawks, Rams vie for high picks
Newsmakers
Scoreboard
NFL

December 9
Anti-Ty meets media
Past Zags pitch in on scout team
Runners basking in win
Rodeo champion found higher calling in Texas
Injured Hawks won't sit out
Vick finding prison a tough venue
Sloan's Jazz tenure hits 20 years
Chiefs on road >>
Panthers run over Bucs, take NFC South lead
Colbert's Durfey drops to third at NFR
Area roundup: Shock add receiver
Timberwolves take new direction with McHale as coach
Today's Best
Fast Break
On the Air
Today's menu
3-D pom-poms
Newsmakers
Standings
Scoreboard

December 8
Flubs in the fourth
Saints running back runs over Atlanta
Florida, Oklahoma easy BCS picks
Eagles surprise Giants
Steelers work late shift
It's UNC... again
Roundup: Niners knock off reeling Jets
Area roundup: Weary Bulldogs lose to Gauchos
Retooling of M's roster begins
43rd time a charm for Texas barrel racer
Quick kicks: Giants discount Burress factor in loss to Philly
Today's Best
In Brief: Triano still winless after Blake's late 3 sinks Toronto
On the Air
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NFL standings
NFL box scores
Newsmakers
Best bets on the Tube

December 7
Good end to opener
John Blanchette: Only time will tell for Sarkisian
Crafty Zags school young Hoosiers
Wahl helps Chiefs bear down against Ice
Baylor gets revenge on WSU
Portland slips past mistake-prone Idaho
Seahawks struggle at Qwest
Gators take down Tide
Sooners expect title shot after routing Tigers
Montana turns tables on Weber State, 24-13
Trojans come up roses
Duke dumped
Pacquiao wins in eighth
Gators, Sooners make their cases
Men's hoops: Whits bounce back in style
UW waltzes past Texas Southern
Prep boys roundup: NW Christian downs Freeman
Around the NFL: Cowboys won't have Barber
Carroll in title game after close call
Hokies rule ACC
NC cross country finishes No. 1
Women's hoops: Pirates defeat Regals
Area roundup: Huskies advance to third round
Durfey continues hot trend
Girls basketball: Priest River fends off Cheney
East Carolina crowned
Tigercats cap perfect season with 1B title
State football: Bellevue wins again
Cincinnati storms back to defeat Hawaii
Longest streak falls again
Stull, McCoy propel Pitt
Navy steams past Army again
In Brief: Davidson's Curry drops 44 in win over N.C. State
Today's Best
Letters
Fast Break
On the Air
Today's menu
NFL matchups
Jimenez, Duncan earn honors at CCS
Dirty dozen
Pac-10 summaries
Washington's season ends without a win
Best bets on the Tube
Newsmakers
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December 6
One more chance
Few thinks IU will be better in time
Durfey wins round in tie-down roping
Boys basketball: Well-traveled Lake City rolls over Flathead
Commentary: De La Hoya will fade into sunset
Chiefs tonight >>
Contrasts clash in SEC
Men's basketball: Whits handed first defeat
Baker leads T-Wolves past Flathead
Buffalo batters Ball St.
Area women: Whitworth upends Washington U.
Eagles, MSU get it started
State football: Skyline edges Issaquah
GSL girls: Freshmen deliver for Bears
Area roundup: Brutschi lone advancer
Nation's longest prep football win streak over
Montana, Weber in rematch
2B/1B Preview Boys and girls Basketball
Hasselbeck, Jones doubtful
Montana is showing mercy
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NASCAR awards: black ties and a dim forecast
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Shadle holds off wildcats
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