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Big Ben has concussion, expected to play (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:48:51 PST

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has a concussion, but is expected to play Sunday at Baltimore as long as he continues to pass the daily tests given to players who have sustained the injury. Coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday that he plans to go into the game with Roethlisberger and second-year player Dennis Dixon as his only quarterbacks.

Surging Titans beat Texans on late FG (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:12:54 PST

Vince Young remained undefeated as a starter for the Tennessee Titans this season thanks to Rob Bironas and his knack for making big kicks against the Houston Texans. Rob Bironas kicked a 53-yard field goal with less than a minute left and the Titans beat the Texans 20-17 Monday night for their fourth straight victory after starting the season with six losses in a row.

Twins C Mauer runaway AL MVP (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:17:26 PST

Joe Mauer became only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, finishing first in a near-unanimous vote. The Minnesota Twins star received 27 of 28 first-place votes and 387 points in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Yankees teammates Mark Teixeira (225 points) and Derek Jeter (193) followed.

No. 6 Purdue beats No. 9 Tennessee 73-72 (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:17:03 PST

Purdue coach Matt Painter said he thought the team with the ball last would win the game. Technically, he was right: Kelsey Barlow of the sixth-ranked Boilermakers chased down Wayne Chism's miss from the top of the key with 2 seconds left to secure a 73-72 victory over No. 9 Tennessee on Monday night in the title game of the Paradise Jam.

Giants RB Jacobs fine after injuring leg (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:32:47 PST

New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs says his right leg feels "really good" and he should play against Denver on Thursday. Jacobs missed the fourth quarter and overtime in the Giants' 34-31 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday after he was tackled by Thomas DeCoud and Stephen Nicholas on a 5-yard run late in the third quarter.

Weis doesn't talk about future to media (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:46:55 PST

Charlie Weis tried to set the example for his Notre Dame players Tuesday by refusing to talk about his future or any other distractions at his weekly news conference, focusing instead on Stanford. The coach said he answered all the big-picture questions Sunday. That's when he said he couldn't argue if Notre Dame officials decided to fire him with a 6-5 record.

Roloson's 58 saves help Isles win in OT (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:54:54 PST

It's been 18 years since an NHL goalie made as many saves as Dwayne Roloson did Monday night. The 40-year-old Roloson turned aside 58 shots to help the New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Josh Bailey's goal at 4:18 of overtime. The last goalie to reach that total was Ron Tugnutt, who stopped 70 shots for the Quebec Nordiques at Boston on March 21, 1991, according to...

Oden has 24 and 12 as Blazers rout Bulls (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:37:55 PST

Greg Oden is starting to become a force on the offensive end. Oden tied a career high with 24 points and LaMarcus Aldridge also had 24 to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Chicago Bulls 122-98 on Monday night. "I'm not saying my game is where it should be, but when I can get good deep post position and overpower people and get good shots up, I definitely want to use my...

Meyer squashes Notre Dame speculation (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:52:47 PST

Standing behind the same podium where quarterback Tim Tebow delivered his now-famous promise 14 months and 21 wins ago, coach Urban Meyer vowed Monday to be at Florida "as long as they'll have me." With rumors swirling about Charlie Weis' future at Notre Dame, Meyer squashed any potential speculation about leaving Gainesville for South Bend, Ind.

Ryan 'disrespected' by Pats' late throw (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:50:44 PST

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan felt "disrespected" by the New England Patriots for throwing a deep pass with the game well in hand Sunday. The Patriots were ahead 31-14 with 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter when Tom Brady threw long for Randy Moss on third-and-6 from their 45-yard line. The pass fell incomplete, but riled up Ryan.