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November 30th, 2009 
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When the New Jersey Nets finally reached an inauspicious NBA record, the Staples Center's public address announcer let the crowd know all about it. At least he had the tact to wait until the Nets were out of earshot after their 17th straight loss. The undermanned, undertalented Nets matched the worst start to an NBA season Sunday night, with Kobe Bryant scoring 30 points in the Los Angeles…
Ravens pick off Dixon in OT, win 20-17 (AP)
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In a fierce rivalry that has featured several of the most notable NFL players over the past 10 years, a couple of backups made their mark in memorable fashion. Add third-string quarterback Dennis Dixon to a list of notable Pittsburgh Steelers that includes Hines Ward, Ben Roethlisberger, Plaxico Burress and Troy Polamalu.
Wolves top Nuggets to snap 15-game skid (AP)
November 29th, 2009 Yahoo! Sports - Top News top No Comments
The Minnesota Timberwolves finally put an end to their long losing spell, and they did it against a team that had owned them over the last three years. Ryan Gomes scored 27 points, the most by a Timberwolves player this season, and Minnesota snapped a 15-game losing streak with a 106-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night.
Steelers, Ravens tied 17-17 in OT (AP)
November 29th, 2009 Yahoo! Sports - Top News top No Comments
Billy Cundiff kicked a 24-yard field goal for the Baltimore Ravens with 1:51 left in regulation, forcing overtime in Sunday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens used a 44-yard scamper by Ray Rice on fourth-and-5 from their own 46-yard line to move to the Steelers 10. But the drive stalled after two running plays when Joe Flacco threw wide of tight end Todd Heap in the end…
Colts stay unbeaten, win AFC South (AP)
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The AFC South champion Indianapolis Colts have perfected the art of the comeback in their undefeated march into the playoffs. Peyton Manning threw for three touchdowns and the Colts rallied from a 13-point halftime deficit Sunday for a 35-27 win over the Texans, their 20th straight regular-season victory.
Favre throws for 392, Vikings rout Bears (AP)
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Minnesota's recruiting pitch to Brett Favre was heavy on the no-pressure part: just steady the offense, let the running game and defense do most of the work, and join in the fun. The Vikings are enjoying themselves, but Favre's surgically repaired right arm is doing a whole lot of work. Favre completed 32 of 48 passes for a season-high 392 yards and three touchdowns, and the Vikings…
Virginia fires Groh after 3-9 season (AP)
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Virginia fired Al Groh after nine seasons at his alma mater Sunday, ending a tenure marked by his inability to beat rival Virginia Tech. Groh's dismissal came less than 24 hours after the Cavaliers (3-9, 2-6 Atlantic Coast Conference) lost 42-13 at home to the No. 11 Hokies, finishing their worst season since they were 2-9 in 1982.
Eagles top Redskins on Akers’ late FG (AP)
November 29th, 2009 Yahoo! Sports - Top News top No Comments
Nothing was going right for the Philadelphia Eagles when Donovan McNabb decided to give a pep talk. Then it was time for another comeback win. David Akers kicked a 32-yard field goal with 1:48 remaining and the Eagles rallied for a 27-24 victory over the Washington Redskins on Sunday. A week ago, McNabb led the Eagles (7-4) to a late touchdown in a 24-20 win at Chicago.
Ryan and Turner injured, but Falcons win (AP)
November 29th, 2009 Yahoo! Sports - Top News top No Comments
The Falcons saved their season. For now. Backup quarterback Chris Redman threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Roddy White with 23 seconds remaining Sunday, and Atlanta pulled out a 20-17 victory over the woeful Tampa Bay Buccaneers after offensive stars Matt Ryan and Michael Turner went down with injuries.
Bengals beat Browns, go 6-0 in AFC North (AP)
November 29th, 2009 Yahoo! Sports - Top News top No Comments
Less than two weeks after the Cincinnati Bengals signed him as an inexpensive insurance policy, Larry Johnson showed he can still be the leading man. Want to grind it out? Give him the ball. The newcomer piled up 107 yards on Sunday, leading the way as the Bengals ran the table in the AFC North by running over the Cleveland Browns 16-7.
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