The Daily Fives For October 12th, 2010 From The Sports Mac

Top 5 Stories From Yesterday

1.         San Francisco advances to their first NLCS since 2002, coming from behind to defeat Atlanta and their NLDS 3 games to one.

2.         The Jets hold off a late charge from the Vikings, and get a big win on Monday Night Football.

3.         The defending champion Blackhawks get the first win of the new season, beating Buffalo on the road.

4.         The Packers' Aaron Rodgers will miss some games after he suffered a concussion at the end of Green Bay’s overtime loss to Washington last weekend.

5.         Alabama starting WR Julio Jones has surgery on his hand, and is not sure he will be able to play for the #8 Crimson Tide this weekend against Mississippi.

Top 5 Games From Yesterday

1.         Giants 3, Braves 2: Cody Ross hits a series-winning two-run HR in the seventh inning to give the San Francisco the lead, and the bullpen closed out the game and the series.

2.         Jets 29, Vikings 20: After Minnesota closed within two, Dwight Lowery intercepted Brett Favre, and returned it for a score to secure the victory for New York.

3.         Capitals 3, Senators 2, Overtime: Alexander Ovechkin scores the game-winner with less than 30 seconds left to get the extra point for Washington.

4.         Blackhawks 4, Sabres 3: Chicago hangs on for the victory after Buffalo close to within a goal early in the third period, but were unable to get the tie.

5.         Canucks 2, Panthers 1: Vancouver gets a great performance from Roberto Luongo in a home victory over Florida.

Top 5 Performances From Yesterday

1.         Percy Harvin, Vikings WR: 5 receptions for 97 yards and 2 TDs in Minnesota’s 29-20 loss to New York on Monday Night Football.

2.         Cody Ross, Giants CF: 2 for 3 with a HR and 2 RBIs in San Francisco’s 3-2 NLDS Game 4 series win over Atlanta.

3.         Brent Johnson, Penguins G: 30 saves on 31 shots in Pittsburgh’s 3-1 win over New Jersey.

4.         Blake Comeau, Islanders RW: 2 goals and an assist in the Islanders 6-4 win over the Rangers.

5.         Roberto Luongo, Canucks G: 41 saves on 42 shots in Vancouver’s 2-1 win over Florida.

5 Performances That Weren’t So Good From Yesterday

1.         Brett Favre, Vikings QB: Committed three more turnovers, including an INT returned for a TD, that sealed the Jets win with under two minutes remaining.

2.         Bobby Ryan, Ducks RW: Had a –2 and 17 penalty minutes in Anaheim’s 5-1 loss to St. Louis.

3.         Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers G: Allowed 5 goals on 31 shots in the Rangers 6-4 loss to the Islanders

4.         Mike Grier, Sabres RW: Had a –3 in Buffalo’s 4-3 loss to Chicago

5.         Mark Sanchez, Jets QB: 21 of 44 for 191 yards in New York’s 29-20 win over Minnesota

Top 5 Events To Follow Today

1.         NHL: Colorado (1-1-0) at Detroit (2-0-0), 7:00 PM, Versus: An early season matchup of two Western Conference playoff teams from last year.

2.         NBA Preseason: Memphis at Oklahoma City, 8:00 PM: Two of the stars from the recent World Championship team, Rudy Gay and Kevin Durant, face off as preparations continue for the new season.

3.         NCAA FB: Central Florida (3-2) at Marshall (1-4), 8:00 PM, ESPN: The Knights and Thundering Herd get an early start on Week 7 of the college football season.

4.         ALDS Game 5: Rangers (2) at Rays (2), 8:07 PM, TBS: One game to decide who will face the Yankees in the ALCS; CAN’T MISS MATCH-UP: Lee (TEX) vs. Price (TB).

5.         NHL: Atlanta (1-1-0) at Los Angeles (1-1-0), 10:30 PM: It’s the home opener for the Kings as they welcome the Thrashers to Staples Center.