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1. US nervously awaits Friday's World Cup draw

   By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK — Bruce Arena remembered his first World Cup draw as U.S. coach and the sinking feeling he had watching the Americans get plunked into a group with Portugal and host South Korea in 2002...

2. The Decade in Sports: The Greatest Players, Coaches, of the Decade

   The first decade of the new millennium is coming to a close and another chapter in the history of sports has been written...

3. Tiger Woods and the 25 Worst Transgressions Ever

   It's offical. With the revealing of a voicemail of Tiger calling Jaimee Grubbs in a panic because his wife was suspicious of him having an affair, then Tiger releasing a statement apologizing ...

4. Why Not the Packers? Oh, Wait...

   I should have written this column earlier. I was all set to explore the reasons why—despite being beaten and overshadowed by disgruntled former employee Brett Favre and the rival Minnesota ...

5. Game-by-game look at Colts' winning streak

   By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS — Here is a game-by-game look at the Indianapolis Colts’ 20-game regular-season winning streak that has them on the verge of tying the ...

6. Pitt tries to slow Bearcats' video game offense

   By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cincinnati’s undefeated Bearcats generate offense like they’re playing a video game, scoring 41 or more points three times in their last five games...

7. Stoops Away: Why a Coaching Change in Norman Would Mean Texas Dominance

   At this point, according to anyone not named Adam Schefter anyways, it appears Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops will stay in Norman for his 12th season with the Sooners...

8. Roberto Carlos to play with Ronaldo in 2010

   SAO PAULO — World Cup veteran defenseman Roberto Carlos says he has reached a deal to play for Brazilian club Corinthians in 2010, joining former Brazil teammate Ronaldo...

9. Singletary calls for better tackling from 49ers

   By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif.(AP) — Tackling is the theme of the week for Mike Singletary. In August, Singletary began his first training camp as 49ers head coach with intense tackling drills...

10. At Notre Dame, the Legacy Lives On

    The importance of Notre Dame to the world of college football cannot be overstated. On the day Charlie Weis got fired, ESPN's College Football Live dedicated its entire 30-minute schedule to the Weis dismissal...

11. Fans greet Bowden's departure with mixed reactions

    By BRENT KALLESTAD Associated Press Writer TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Some Florida State fans wanted Bobby Bowden to retire years ago. Others never wanted him to stop coaching the Seminoles...

12. 2009 Chicago Bears: What Went Wrong...and How To Fix It

    There's five weeks of football still to play, yet the Bears are already finished. After suffering four losses in a row (on top of going 1-6 in the last seven weeks), the Chicago Bears can officially begin their off-season...

13. US World Cup bid sets sales target of 5m tickets

    By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer CAPE TOWN, South Africa(AP) — U.S. bidders are planning to tell FIFA it can set World Cup attendance records if they gain the right to host the tournament in 2018 or 2022...

14. Dear Tiger, It's Over

    Dear Tiger, I’m baffled and dejected. My club twirl, my pre-shot routine, and my favorite red golf shirt that I only wear on the most special of occasions has been directly related to your domination in golf...

15. Report: Cincinnati's Brian Kelly Gets the Notre Dame Coaching Job

    Speculation was wild over the naming of the Notre Dame coach. Some names were simply foolish to toss out there, like Bob Stoops, Nick Saban, and others. No coach at a good program now would want the job...

16. Pittsburg St. coach/AD retires

    PITTSBURG, Kan. (AP) — Longtime Pittsburg State football coach and athletic director Chuck Broyles has announced he is stepping down as coach...

17. T.O. eager to play in T.O. when Bills host Jets

    By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer TORONTO — Turns out, Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis just might get an invitation to the big birthday bash Terrell Owens is planning in New York City this weekend...

18. Slowing Jones-Drew key to success against Jags

    By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON — Maurice Jones-Drew enjoyed his last game against the Texans. The Jaguars’ stalwart back ran for 119 yards and tied a season-high with ...

19. God's Work: It's Not Just Another Job

    In case you were wondering, that's what I do. Well, that's what the gentleman who I was blessed enough to caddy for the other day told me. Yeah, God's work...

20. For Detroit Red Wings, December Games Could Put Season on the Line

    So, it's around this time every year that people start looking forward to the holidays, spending time with friends and family, and winding down the year that was...

21. Dixon's strong debut impresses Steelers

    By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers lost a game and found a quarterback. They already have a franchise quarterback who’s won two Super Bowls in four seasons – a guy named Ben Roethlisberger...

22. Pittsburg St. coach/AD retires

    PITTSBURG, Kan. (AP) — Longtime Pittsburg State football coach and athletic director Chuck Broyles has announced he is stepping down as coach...

23. Suggestions for the Post-Mangini Browns

    The ownership and new management of the Cleveland Browns are going to have to make a decision on whether or not to move forward with Eric Mangini in 2010...

24. Tiger Woods Didn't Screw Up, He Cheated

    Tiger admits he cheated. He actually used the words transgressions and sins. I'm pretty sure they refer to cheating. Let me be clear, as President Obama likes to say, Tiger is a cheater...

25. Podcast: Former Players Weigh in on Big 12 Championship

    "The Sports Piece" podcast is based out of Austin, Tex., so obviously we may have a little bit of interest in Big 12 sports and the University of Texas...

26. Cowboys LB James: `We need to get the job done

    By JAIME ARON AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas(AP) — Cowboys defensive captain Bradie James had so many messages to send Wednesday that he didn’t bother waiting for any questions...

27. Jeremiah Rivers...Waiting In The Shadows

    For one moment it was back... Jeremiah Rivers had a monster block on a streaking Maryland player during a fast break in the first half of the IU/Maryland game. On the next play he stole the inbounds pass and had his own breakaway...

28. Kirk Ferentz: 10 Early Bowl Season Gifts for Iowa

    In 2009 Santa dropped in early and often to visit Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz, leaving 10 pre-season bowl gifts under the nationally-ranked Hawkeye tree...

29. A's agree with Devine to 1-year deal

    OAKLAND, Calif.(AP) — The Oakland Athletics have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with right-handed reliever Joey Devine worth $557,500...

30. Butter fingers: Chiefs' Charles must stop fumbling

    By DOUG TUCKER AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo.(AP) — Amid all the lopsided losses and fans’ pot shots that have marred his first year as a head coach, the last thing Todd Haley ...