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“It's about time we have a win like that go our way”

Sports Photos: Check out new pics of everything going on today in the world of sports! Darren Sproles returned a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns as the San Diego Chargers barely held on for a 23-21 win over ... via WHP-AM Harrisburg

“Obviously today, we had more penalties than we would like and we have to eliminate those”

Once they stopped beating themselves with penalties, the Dallas Cowboys took command of the NFC East by riding their biggest stars: Tony Romo and Terrell Owens. via Charlotte Observer

Tajuan Porter scored 28 points and Malik Hairston added 20 points to help No. 12 Oregon defeat Pacific 80-64 in the World Vision Invitational tournament on Sunday.

Maarty Leunen had 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Bryce Taylor also scored 10 points for the Ducks (2-0).

Porter went 10-for-15 from the field with five 3-pointers, while Oregon shot 48 percent from the field overall and made 10-for-21 3-pointers.

Porter, who set a school record with 110 3-pointers as a freshman last season, made his fifth 3 of the game with 6:50 remaining, sparking a 9-1 run that put the Ducks up 69-51 with 5:22 to play and Oregon cruised from there. Read more

“But going into Homestead, you never know. You never know what's going to happen.

'We could easily have an issue and not finish the race. We just have to stay focused and keep our heads down.”

Jimmie Johnson took command of the Nextel Cup championship Sunday, winning at Phoenix International Raceway to open a daunting lead over teammate Jeff Gordon in the race to the title.

Johnson, the defending Nextel Cup champion, heads to next week's season finale in Homestead, Fla., with a comfortable 86-point lead over Gordon.

'It's over. It's over,' conceded Gordon, the four-time series champion.

Johnson wasn't ready to claim the title.

'Homestead is going to be a stressful weekend. We've got seven more days, I'm just going to try to keep my mind clear and focus on the things we need to do,' Johnson said. 'This is kind of where we were last year. We just have to go down there and be smart and see how it shakes out.' Read more

LSU is getting a second chance at No. 1. The Tigers took advantage of Ohio State's loss and regained the top ranking in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday. Oregon is not far behind at No. 2.

As for unbeaten Kansas, the Jayhawks are No. 4, behind Big 12 rival Oklahoma. Ohio State fell to No. 7 after its first loss of the season, a 28-21 setback against Illinois on Saturday. The Illini moved back in the rankings at No. 20.

LSU started the season ranked No. 2 behind Southern California and rose to No. 1 on Sept. 30. It was the first time since 1959 the Tigers held the top spot in the AP media poll, but they weren't there very long. Read more

Formula One star Lewis Hamilton, seen here on 5 November, has insisted that he wants to stay for his entire professional racing career with the McLaren outfit. via TurkishPress.com

“I will say this, our team fought until the very end and made a couple of great plays there to get us back to within two with seven minutes to go and we came up short”

Once again, the Michigan Wolverines are reeling from an unexpected defeat. And Wisconsin has the fleet feet of Tyler Donovan to thank for it. via Stevens Point Journal

San Jose Sharks centre Jeremy Roenick scored his 500th NHL goal at 6:35 of the second period against the Phoenix Coyotes, his former team, in San Jose on Saturday night. via CBC News

In this season of upsets, top-ranked Ohio State was the latest to fall. Juice Williams provided the big plays on the ground and through the air, spurring Illinois to a stunning 28-21 victory on Saturday night ... via KATU-TV Portland

“He needs to adjust to the league first and then everything will fall into place.”

Yao Ming scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Houston over Milwaukee, 104-88, at the Toyota Center. via WCOH-AM Newnan

Maria Sharapova returns to compatriot Svetlana Kuznetsova during their WTA Championships tennis match in Madrid.

“He is still one of the premier defensive shortstops in the game, and with the talent of our pitching staff, having his glove and leadership on the field is a necessity.”

Omar Vizquel got his wish to return to the San Francisco Giants. The 11-time Gold Glove shortstop agreed Friday to a $5.3 million, one-year contract, a deal that includes a club option that could make it worth ... via Pensacola News Journal

“It is hugely disappointing for us and him”

Wayne Rooney has been ruled out for four weeks after suffering an ankle injury in training on Friday. via Daily Express

Pat White scored on a 50-yard run with 1:36 remaining and also threw two touchdown passes to help No. via Toledo Blade

If only Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks had showed this much poise the last time they visited Golden State. via Fox Sports

Former NHL MVP Eric Lindros officially announced his retirement on Thursday in his hometown in Ontario. via CBS SportsLine

MADRID: Serena Williams' up-and-down season may well be over after she suffered yet another in a long list of injuries and was forced to retire from her opening match in the WTA Championships on Wednesday after ...

Sam Hornish Jr. is the latest open-wheel driver to jump to NASCAR. Hornish told The Associated Press that the Nextel Cup circuit will offer new and unique challenges. via The Kansas City Channel

“O.J. said 'hey, just bring some firearms,'”

Jae C. Hong, File/AP Photo O.J. Simpson is transferred to the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, in this Sept. via Myrtle Beach Online

“I think it's kind of dragged me down a little bit emotionally thinking about it every night, going out there and trying to make it happen. The two tonight couldn't have been written up any better with the first two shots, two goals.”

Mike Modano got the record over with early against the San Jose Sharks, and Marty Turco took care of the rest. via The Post-Standard