Archive for October, 2009

No. 10 Oregon runs past No. 4 USC 47-20 (AP)

October 31st, 2009 by admin


Jeremiah Masoli and Oregon trampled the Southern California Trojans, leaving the kings of the Pac-10 in serious danger of relinquishing the throne they've held for the last seven seasons. Masoli threw for 222 yards and a touchdown and ran for 164 more yards with another score and the No. 10 Ducks pummeled No.

Hamels, Werth give Phillies early lead (AP)

October 31st, 2009 by admin


Cole Hamels regained his October form in a hurry, Jayson Werth launched a long home run and the Philadelphia Phillies bolted to a 3-0 lead over the New York Yankees after three innings Saturday night in the rain-delayed Game 3 of the World Series. Playing on Halloween in a ballpark where they are postseason monsters, [...]

World Series gets underway after rain delay

October 31st, 2009 by admin


PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Game Three of the World Series between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies got underway on Saturday after a rain delay of 80 minutes.

World Series Game 3 starts after delay (AP)

October 31st, 2009 by admin


Game 3 of the World Series between the Yankees and Phillies started Saturday night after a rain delay of 1 hour, 20 minutes, the second consecutive year wet weather affected the schedule in Philadelphia. In a light mist, Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels threw the first pitch to Derek Jeter at 9:17 p.m.

Florida continues dominance of Georgia (AP)

October 31st, 2009 by admin


Black pants, black helmets and another team-wide celebration. No matter what Georgia does to change its luck against Florida, the result usually stays the same. The Gators own this series. Tim Tebow accounted for four touchdowns, A.J. Jones had two huge interceptions and top-ranked Florida beat the Bulldogs 41-17 Saturday for its 17th win in [...]

Stanzi throws 5 INTs but No. 7 Iowa wins (AP)

October 31st, 2009 by admin


Of all the holes Iowa has dug itself, this was the deepest. Indiana was leading by 14 in the third quarter and just two yards away from the Hawkeyes' end zone. Given how poorly quarterback Ricky Stanzi was playing, one more touchdown might have brought their charmed season crashing down. Tyler Sash instead returned an [...]

Down 13, No. 18 Miami rallies past Wake (AP)

October 31st, 2009 by admin


Jacory Harris threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Travis Benjamin with 1:08 left, and No. 18 Miami rallied to beat Wake Forest 28-27 on Saturday. Harris threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns for the Hurricanes (6-2, 3-2 ACC), who trailed 27-14 going into the fourth quarter. Miami took advantage of a muffed punt to [...]

Rainout gives Johnson Talladega pole (AP)

October 31st, 2009 by admin


Jimmie Johnson last started from the pole at Talladega Superspeedway in 2002, as the points leader, lined up next to Mark Martin.

Williams sisters to meet in WTA final (AP)

October 31st, 2009 by admin


The Williams sisters will end their season with another title matchup. Venus Williams defeated Jelena Jankovic 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 Saturday in one semifinal at the Sony Ericsson Championships. Serena Williams won the other when Caroline Wozniacki quit because of an abdominal injury while trailing 6-4, 0-1. Serena, who secured the year-end No.

Game 3 of World Series in rain delay (AP)

October 31st, 2009 by admin


The start of Game 3 of the World Series between the Yankees and Phillies was delayed by rain, the second consecutive year wet weather affected the schedule in Philadelphia. Andy Pettitte was set to pitch Saturday night for New York against fellow left-hander Cole Hamels in a game that originally was slated to begin at [...]