...par 70 for a total of 19-under-par 269 one stroke clear of England's Justin Rose, who closed with a 67 for second place. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI (Photo credit should read...

McNeill tied for lead after late collapse

George McNeill closed with a double-bogey Saturday, allowing three others to share the lead heading into the final round of the Children's Miracle Network Classic.

Leonard takes lead with 11 birdies

Justin Leonard has shot an 8-under 64 in the second round of the Children's Miracle Network Classic to surge to the top of the leaderboard in the final PGA Tour event of the season.

Rose grabs lead at Disney Classic

Justin Rose shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday to take the lead in the Children's Miracle Network Classic.

Scott might choose PGA Tour only

Adam Scott says he might give up his European Tour membership if officials decide next week to increase the minimum number of tournaments required.

Giving thanks with a mailbag

Bill Simmons kicks off the holiday season by giving thanks to the readers with a big ol' mailbag.

Passing = winning in the NFL

This season, 11 of the NFL's top 12 passing teams have winning records. Coincidence? No way.

What to watch in the Big Ten: Week 12

...Michigan has bigger things to worry about than Justin Boren, like finally beating Ohio State, but the...Stadium: Iowa won't be going to the Rose Bowl, but the Hawkeyes still are well positioned...

Even with national buzz missing, Michigan-Ohio State still has meaning

...t what they have been, this is still a must-see game every year for me. The Justin Boren subplot will be intriguing, too. The highly regarded offensive lineman made the unthinkable Michigan-to-Ohio...

Wouldn't it be great if ...

Matthew Berry sifts through the carnage of Week 10 and ranks his proposed replacement pickups for this week and beyond.

Weis watch, Pac-10 shuffles and the "Big Game"

Let's look at some Week 12 storylines: 1. The Weis Watch: After consecutive losses to Navy and Pitt, the buzzards are circling Charlie Weis. It's...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Tressel's legacy defined by Michigan week

...He makes it a big deal without inciting the opponent. He doesn't need unique circumstances -- like Justin Boren's transfer from Michigan or Pryor's flirtation with Rodriguez -- to get his players motivated. "It...

Canfield tosses 4 TDs to keep Oregon State alive in hunt for Rose Bowl bid

Jacquizz Rodgers ran for 159 yards, Sean Canfield threw for four touchdowns and Oregon State kept its Rose Bowl hopes alive with an 48-21 win over Washington on Saturday.

Book excerpt: The Dayne Game

Ron Dayne broke the NCAA rushing record on Nov. 13, 1999. Check out an excerpt from Justin Doherty's new book, "The Dayne Game: Ron Dayne and the Greatest Day in Wisconsin Football History."

Talking Heisman, Tate, Moore and Armanti

Time to hit the mailbag: From Jim in Austin, Texas: I don't agree with your assessment of Mark Ingram and the Heisman, but I do respect your opinio...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009