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Abrams, Texas open EA Sports Maui Invitational with win

Associated Press

A.J. Abrams had 17 points and Texas (No. 7 ESPN/USA Today, No. 6 AP) turned in another strong defensive effort in a 68-50 victory over Saint Joseph's on Monday in the opening round of the EA Sports Maui Invitational.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 24, 2008

Manning throws two TDs, Jacobs runs for two as Giants send message

Associated Press

Eli Manning threw two touchdown passes, Brandon Jacobs had two TD runs and the Giants held on to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 36-31 and further distance themselves from the pack in the NFL's toughest division.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 09, 2008

Carter scores overtime winner as Flyers win fourth straight

Associated Press

Jeff Carter scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, and the Flyers edged the Islanders 3-2 for their fourth straight win.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Lidge and the Phillies close out Rays, earn World Series title

ESPN.com news services

Brad Lidge and the Phillies finished off the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in a three-inning sprint Wednesday night to win a suspended Game 5 nearly 50 hours after it started.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 29, 2008

Bosh, Raptors spoil Brand's debut with Sixers

Associated Press

Chris Bosh had 27 points and 11 rebounds to help the Raptors beat the 76ers 95-84 in the opener for both teams.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 29, 2008

Paul gets winning layup with 19.4 seconds remaining to lift Hornets

Associated Press

Chris Paul drove for the go-ahead layup with 19.4 seconds left and finished with 21 points and 11 assists in the New Orleans Hornets' perilous 108-103 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 29, 2008

Blanton homers, Howard blasts two as Phillies rout Rays for 3-1 Series lead

Associated Press

Joe Blanton became the first pitcher in 34 years to homer in the World Series, Ryan Howard drove in five runs with two homers and the Philadelphia Phillies romped over the Tampa Bay Rays 10-2 on Sunday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 26, 2008

Banged-up Westbrook returns, runs for two TDs in Eagles' win

Associated Press

Brian Westbrook returned to his All-Pro form and rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns as part of a dynamic all-around effort, and the Eagles beat the Falcons 27-14 on Sunday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 26, 2008

Ruiz's infield single helps Phillies to wild Game 3 win

Associated Press

Carlos Ruiz finished off a madcap ninth inning with an infield single with the bases loaded, and the Phillies outlasted the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 early Sunday in Game 3 of the World Series for a 2-1 lead.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 25, 2008

Flyers dispatch Devils for second time in as many days

Associated Press

Jeff Carter scored in overtime to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 25, 2008

Rays jump to early lead, hold on to even series

Associated Press

Squeeze plays, a wacky checked swing and a fresh face out of the bullpen. These plucky Tampa Bay Rays pulled out all their tricks at Tropicana Field to tie the World Series.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 23, 2008

Phillies ignore rust, ride Hamels' arm for tight Game 1 win over Rays

Associated Press

Cole Hamels, Chase Utley and the rest of the Philadelphia Phillies shook off a week's worth of waiting and turned it into a World Series win.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 22, 2008

Garza answers call from mound as young Rays reach first World Series

Associated Press

Down to their last chance, the Tampa Bay Rays left no doubt they were World Series-worthy, after all.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 19, 2008

Red Sox inch closer to World Series with Game 6 win

Associated Press

The Boston Red Sox, playing like the defending champs they are, came out swinging and beat Tampa Bay 4-2 Saturday night to force a Game 7 in an AL championship series the Rays all but wrapped up two days ago.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 18, 2008

Sharks rally from two-goal deficit to clip Flyers in OT

Associated Press

Dan Boyle scored on a sublime setup pass from Joe Thornton 85 seconds into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks rallied from a two-goal deficit for a 5-4 victory over Philadelphia on Saturday night, keeping the Flyers winless.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 18, 2008