Day: November 5, 2007
Kenseth running side-by-side for lead at Texas, finishes 2nd againKenseth running side-by-side for lead at Texas, finishes 2nd again
Matt Kenseth was in another side-by-side race for the lead in the closing laps at Texas. He finished second again, just as he did in April.
Johnson wins third straight race, takes Cup points lead.Johnson wins third straight race, takes Cup points lead.
Jimmie Johnson was caught between his competitive urge to win and the big-picture reality that a mistake could cost him a shot at another NASCAR Nextel Cup championship.
No. 11 Marquette gets defensive in winNo. 11 Marquette gets defensive in win
Lazar Hayward had a game-high 17 points and Wesley Matthews added 16 to lead No. 11 Marquette to an 83-55 exhibition victory over Northern State on Sunday night. Hayward was 6-for-10 from the floor and added four rebounds, three assists and two steals in only 15 minutes. Matthews hit 5-of-7 shots for Marquette, which forced 31 turnovers.
Freshmen power No. 9 Hoosiers to winFreshmen power No. 9 Hoosiers to win
Freshman Jordan Crawford scored 30 points to lead No. 9 Indiana over Division II North Alabama 121-76 in an exhibition game Sunday night. Crawford shot 10-of-11, including 6-for-6 on 3-pointers. Freshman Eric Gordon had 24 points before sitting out most of the second half after taking an elbow in the mouth.
O’Neill guides Arizona to exhibition winO’Neill guides Arizona to exhibition win
Chase Budinger scored 17 points to help No. 17 Arizona beat Concordia 68-50 in an exhibition game on Sunday. The Wildcats played without head coach Lute Olson, who is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons. Jawann McClellan added 13 and Jordan Hill had 12 for Arizona, which will be coached by assistant Kevin O’Neill in Olson’s absence.
Columbus’ Leclaire notches 5th shutoutColumbus’ Leclaire notches 5th shutout
Pascal Leclaire is stopping every shot, the Columbus Blue Jackets are winning, and for one of the first times in franchise history there’s an air of abiding optimism. No wonder the Blue Jackets are having fun. “Everyone’s having a good time,” Leclaire said after stopping 21 shots for his NHL-best fifth shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the St.
Cowboys take early 14-7 lead on EaglesCowboys take early 14-7 lead on Eagles
Terrell Owens flapped his arms in Philly one more time, tormenting his former team again with a 45-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter to help the Dallas Cowboys take a 35-10 lead over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. Owens was shut down last season in his first return to Philadelphia since a bitter split with the franchise he helped lead to the Super Bowl.
Browns rally, beat Seahawks 33-30 in OTBrowns rally, beat Seahawks 33-30 in OT
Overcome with emotion, Kellen Winslow could barely speak. For a long moment, he sat at his locker, bowed his head and reflected on a day unlike any he’s exerpienced in the NFL. This was a special win for Winslow, and the tear running down his left cheek was proof. He’s tired of losing, and so are the Cleveland Browns.
Billups’ late FT gets Pistons by HawksBillups’ late FT gets Pistons by Hawks
Chauncey Billups hit a free throw with 1.7 seconds left to give the Detroit Pistons a 92-91 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night. The Pistons trailed in their home opener by nine points entering the fourth, but dominated the first 11 minutes of the final period before a late Hawks rally. Two 3-pointers by Joe Johnson pulled Atlanta to 89-88 with 40 seconds to go, but Jarvis Hayes grabbed…