24620 Results for contender

Shorthanded Nuggets overmatched in Atlanta

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

By John Hollinger ATLANTA - This is the difference between the Nuggets and most of the other contenders: Depth. Teams like Orlando and the Lakers can shrug off the loss of a starter or two...

Blog | November 07, 2009

Buckeyes back in the BCS mix

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...QB Ricky Stanzi) and the regular-season finale at reeling Michigan on Nov. 21. November is for contenders, that's what we always say, Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel after his team's 24...

Blog | November 07, 2009

Crimson Tide hold back Tigers for 2nd straight SEC title game berth

Associated Press

No. 3 Alabama picked up another dramatic win and a second straight trip to the SEC championship game.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Best sustains concussion

Associated Press

California tailback Jahvid Best has been carted off the field after he landed on the back of his head when he leapt more than 5 feet in the air and flipped over a defender to score a touchdown in the second quarter against Oregon State on Saturday night.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Pryor shines as Buckeyes seize control of Big Ten race

Associated Press

Terrelle Pryor threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in his return to his home state and (No. 16 BCS, No. 15 AP) Ohio State won a duel of the Big Ten's top two defenses with a 24-7 victory against No. 11 Penn State on Saturday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Johnson leads; Busch seeks history

Richard Durrett, ESPNDallas.com

Jimmie Johnson's all but run away, yet Sunday's TMS race has plenty of intrigue.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

As usual, WBO, WBC should be ashamed

Dan Rafael

...treatment of Kermit Cintron, whom the WBO ranks No. 1 at 154 pounds. As the No. 1 contender, Cintron has certain rights, which were totally ignored by the WBO. It didn't order Dzindziruk to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2009

West Virginia needs late score to lead at half

Brian Bennett, Big East

...crowd in Morgantown sounds like a library. West Virginia does not look like a Big East title contender right now

Blog | November 07, 2009

K-State stops KU, keeps grip on Big 12 North

Associated Press

Daniel Thomas ran for 185 yards and a touchdown, and Kansas State remained in control of the Big 12 North with a 17-10 victory over rival Kansas.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Lostroh takes second round win in a row

Courtesy PBR

World no. 1 takes on Troubadour for third time; scores 91.25

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Proctor's Mauney a sure bet

Melanie Jarrett, ESPN.com

Notes and Quotes from Round Five of the PBR World Finals

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Quickfire Camoranesi helps Juve to 5-2 win

Reuters

Mauro Camoranesi struck twice in two minutes to set second-placed Juventus on their way to a thrilling 5-2 win at Serie A strugglers Atalanta on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Wenger confident of Premier League challenge

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal are capable of making a strong challenge for the Premier League title this season.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Title race is on as Gunners down tamed Wolves

Kevin Palmer

Kevin Palmer offers a post-match view from Molineux as Arsenal overcome another hurdle in the title race.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Murray marches on to semis

Associated Press

Andrew Murray carried his comeback into the Valencia Open semis by cruising past Albert Montanes of Spain 6-4, 6-2 on Friday.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009