Romo, Austin send Cowboys past Raiders 24-7
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Miles Austin couldn't stop smiling, soaking up the cheers as he stared at himself on the giant video screens over the field. Then Tony Romo really soaked him, splashing a cup of water in his face. All part of the fun for the Dallas Cowboys in their Thanksgiving rout of the Oakland Raiders.
Rogers throws 3 TDs in Packers 34-12 win vs. Lions
DETROIT (AP) — Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three touchdown passes and Green Bay beat the Detroit Lions 34-12 on Thursday, giving the Packers three straight wins and improving their playoff prospects. The Lions lost their sixth straight game on Thanksgiving, setting a franchise record, and had an emotional setback after their biggest comeback win since 1957.
Latest concussion doesn't worry Roethlisberger
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger played one of the worst games of his NFL career one week after sustaining a concussion in 2006. He is days removed from his fourth concussion in four years, an uncommonly high number even for an NFL player. Regardless, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is going through "a normal week" of preparation for a pivotal game at Baltimore on Sunday night and has every intention of playing.
Hawkins gets another year despite 4 losing seasons
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — What does University of Colorado athletic director Mike Bohn have to say to doubters and detractors who contend he's sticking with football coach Dan Hawkins only because he couldn't come up with the $3.1 million buyout and the millions more it would take to replace him? Twelve seconds of silence.
Harris scores 20 as No. 15 Michigan wins in OT
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Manny Harris had 20 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds to lead No. 15 Michigan to an 83-76 overtime win over Creighton at the Old Spice Classic on Thursday. Harris had a three-point play and added a dunk as Michigan went up 76-73 with three minutes left in the extra session. He picked up an assist on Zack Novak's 3-pointer that made it 79-73.
Del Potro beats Federer to reach ATP semifinals
LONDON (AP) — Juan Martin del Potro squeaked into the semifinals of the ATP World Tour Finals by beating Roger Federer 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3 Thursday — the slimmest possible margin to advance and knock Andy Murray out of the tournament. That result means Del Potro and Federer both advance after a three-way tie in Group A. All three players finished the round-robin stage with two wins and identical 5-4 set records. However, Murray was eliminated after winning the lowest percentage of games. Had Del Potro lost just one more game against Federer, Murray would have advanced at the Argentine's expense.
Charles Woodson donates $2 million to U-M hospital
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Charles Woodson wants to be known as more than a football player. Donating $2 million to the new University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital gives him a chance to do that.
Fox's start mark could be in jeopardy for Miami
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Left tackle Jason Fox is sick and listed as doubtful for No. 19 Miami's game Saturday at South Florida, meaning he's unlikely for what would have been a history-making start for the Hurricanes. Fox has started 47 games in his Miami career, missing only two so far. His 48th start would tie Ed Reed for the second-most in school history, only two behind William Joseph's mark of 50 set from 1999 through 2002.
McIlroy, McDowell take lead in World Cup of Golf
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell shot a better-ball 58 on Thursday to give Ireland a three-stroke lead over Argentina after the first round of the World Cup of Golf on Thursday. Argentina's Tano Goya and Rafael Echenique were at 11-under 61, with Japan another shot behind. The United States pair of Nick Watney and John Merrick was tied for 15th at 5-under 67 after four birdies by Watney.
2 sports close to venue change for London Olympics
LONDON (AP) — London Olympic organizers will avoid building a $66 million temporary arena after reaching an "agreement in principle" with two sports to move to an existing venue for the 2012 Games. Local organizing committee LOCOG proposed switching badminton and rhythmic gymnastics to Wembley Arena — adjacent to Wembley Stadium in northwest London — rather than construct the planned facility near the Olympic Village in east London.
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