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Jimmie Johnson Wrecks Lap 3 at Texas Motor Speedway

Holly Cain — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:39:00 EST

Filed under: Jimmie Johnson, Chase for the Sprint Cup

NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series championship got a little more interesting only three laps into Sunday's Dickie's 500 at Texas Motor Speedway when points leader Jimmie Johnson was collected in a crash, his No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet suffering major damage.

Johnson was able to continue but lengthy repairs were necessary in the garage resulting in a potentially substantial change in his hefty points lead. Entering the race, Johnson held a 184-point lead over second place Hendrick Motorsports teammate Mark Martin, nearly the equivalent of one full race.

Jimmie Johnson Wrecks Lap 3 at Texas Motor Speedway originally appeared on Fanhouse Motorsports Blog on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:39:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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FanHouse Top 25: Crimson Comeback

Brett McMurphy — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST

by Brett McMurphyThe guidelines provided to the Associated Press voters are fairly simple. One, I've particularly taken to heart lately: "Don't hesitate to make significant changes in your ballot from week to week."

And that's exactly what I did in this week's ballot, voting Alabama as my new No. 1. The Crimson Tide defeated LSU 24-15 Saturday, their fourth victory against a Top 25 ranked team this season.

FanHouse Top 25: Crimson Comeback originally appeared on Fanhouse NCAA Football Blog on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Concussion Sidelines Clinton Portis

Chris Burke — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:35:00 EST

by Chris Burke

Filed under: Redskins, NFL Injuries

As if the slumping Redskins needed any more bad news, running back Clinton Portis left Washington's game in the first quarter after suffering a concussion.

Portis took a couple of hard shots on a running play, with Atlanta's Chevis Jackson and Thomas DeCoud each landing blows -- at least one of which appeared to be helmet-to-helmet. No penalty was called on the play.

Portis stayed down on the field at the end of the play, then walked unsteadily to the sideline. He sat on the Redskins' sideline with a towel over his head while backup running back Ladell Betts replaced him. Jason Campbell threw an interception on the next play that was returned by the Falcons' Tye Hill for a touchdown.

More: Redskins Fall in Atlanta | Bengals' Chris Henry Breaks Forearm

Concussion Sidelines Clinton Portis originally appeared on Fanhouse NFL Blog on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:35:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bears' Tommie Harris Ejected for Punch

Chris Burke — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:32:00 EST

by Chris Burke

Filed under: Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears

Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris was ejected from Sunday's Chicago-Arizona game after throwing a punch to the face of Cardinals guard Deuce Lutui.

The incident occurred just four plays into the contest -- Lutui, who was blocking Harris on a running play, was lying face down on the Soldier Field turf when Harris grabbed him, lifted him slightly and landed an uppercut to Lutui's facemask.

More: Cardinals Clobber Bears | Bucs Stun Packers

Bears' Tommie Harris Ejected for Punch originally appeared on Fanhouse NFL Blog on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:32:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NFL Week 9 Live Tweet

Michael David Smith — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:58:00 EST

by Michael David Smith

Filed under: NFL Analysis

It's week 9 in the 2009 NFL season, and we've got some big games ahead of us.

Can the Baltimore Ravens stay in the AFC North race by winning on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals? Can the Indianapolis Colts effectively end the AFC South race by winning at home against the Houston Texans? Will anyone show up in Jacksonville to watch the Jaguars face the Chiefs?

For all of that and more follow along below or follow me on Twitter @MichaelDavSmith.

NFL Week 9 Live Tweet originally appeared on Fanhouse NFL Blog on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:58:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CBS Likes Strikeforce Demographics, but Will MMA Return?

Michael David Smith — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST

by Michael David Smith

Filed under: EliteXC, MMA Media Watch, Strikeforce, M-1 Global

The early ratings are in for CBS's Saturday night MMA show, and although the numbers aren't as good as the network did last year with Kimbo Slice, CBS executive Kelly Kahl tells FanHouse he's encouraged that CBS improved on its usual Saturday night ratings among the coveted young male demographic.

Now the question is whether MMA will improve to CBS in 2010. Kahl said it's too soon to say about that, but that a significant improvement in the targeted demographic means CBS accomplished its first goal. Kahl noted that MMA on CBS beat college football on ABC in the demographic.

CBS Likes Strikeforce Demographics, but Will MMA Return? originally appeared on Fanhouse MMA Blog on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jaroslav Halak's Agent Criticizes Carey Price on Twitter, Hilarity Ensues

Adam Gretz — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:15:00 EST

by Adam Gretz

Filed under: Canadiens, NHL Fans

Oh Twitter, you glorious and brilliant avenue for information and trouble.

Following the Montreal Canadiens' 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, a game that saw Carey Price take the loss after giving up three goals on 21 shots, Allan Walsh, the agent for Canadiens backup goaltender Jaroslav Halak, created some havoc and controversy on his Twitter account when he pointed out Price's record in his past 42 starts.

Predictably, things went quite well.

Jaroslav Halak's Agent Criticizes Carey Price on Twitter, Hilarity Ensues originally appeared on Fanhouse NHL Blog on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:15:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Doing Lines: Tyreke Evans Busts Out

Brett Pollakoff — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:25:00 EST

by Brett Pollakoff

Filed under: Bulls, Hawks, Jazz, Kings, Mavericks, Nuggets, Raptors, NBA Last Night

Every night there are some stupendous, silly, stupid, or downright outlandish individual lines from around the lig. Doing Lines lets you know which one tops the list.

If you're not a close follower of the NBA, then just six games or so into the season, we can't necessarily hold it against you if the name Tyreke Evans doesn't ring a bell. Besides being a rookie, Evans plays for the Sacramento Kings, a team that won just 17 games a season ago, and figured to be about as bad this year with stud scorer Kevin Martin sidelined indefinitely with an injury.

But after what Evans did to Deron Williams in leading his undermanned team to a road win in Utah on Saturday, he won't remain anonymous to basketball fans for much longer.

Doing Lines: Tyreke Evans Busts Out originally appeared on Fanhouse NBA Blog on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:25:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jason Williams Suffers Broken Leg In Loss to Toronto

Adam Gretz — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:20:00 EST

by Adam Gretz

Filed under: Red Wings, NHL Injuries, NHL Videos

Not only did the Detroit Red Wings suffer a 5-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night, ending a three-game winning streak, they also lost yet another forward when offseason acquisition Jason Williams slid awkwardly into the end boards and fractured his right fibula.

According to head coach Mike Babcock, he could be out for as long as eight weeks, joining forwards Johan Franzen and Valtteri Filppula who are also out of the lineup with injuries.

When it rains, it pours.

Also: Cam Ward Taken to Hospital With Cut on Leg

Jason Williams Suffers Broken Leg In Loss to Toronto originally appeared on Fanhouse NHL Blog on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:20:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mickelson Rallies to Win in Shanghai

Mick Elliott — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:18:00 EST

by Mick Elliott
Phil Mickelson won the World Golf Championship-HSBC Champions event Sunday in Shanghai, rallying with a spectacular finish after almost being run down from behind.

And it was not by Tiger Woods.

Mickelson Rallies to Win in Shanghai originally appeared on Fanhouse Golf Blog on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:18:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Scott Coker Looks Back at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers Event

Ariel Helwani — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:33:00 EST

by Ariel Helwani

Filed under: MMA Videos, Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, M-1 Global

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Moments after Saturday night's Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers bout, FanHouse spoke to the organization's CEO and founder Scott Coker about what had transpired in the heavyweight bout and where both fighters go from here.

Coker also talked about what the future holds for Gegard Mousasi, Fabricio Werdum, Marloes Coenen and other members of the Strikeforce roster. The video interview is below.

Scott Coker Looks Back at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers Event originally appeared on Fanhouse MMA Blog on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:33:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Zach Collaros Is Right Choice for Cincy

Brett McMurphy — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:33:00 EST

by Brett McMurphy

Filed under: Cincinnati, Connecticut, Big East

CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati senior Tony Pike is rated as the third-best NFL quarterback prospect by NFLDraftScout.com. He likely will make a fine NFL quarterback one day.

Yet, the No. 4-ranked Bearcats are better off without him.

Last season, Pike led the Bearcats to their first Big East title. This year, he led Cincinnati to a 5-0 start before he re-injured his left (non-throwing) arm - the arm he broke last season.

Pike, who had missed the past 2½ games, was cleared to play Saturday against UConn, but he never left the bench. He should stay there the rest of the season.

That's because sophomore Zach Collaros is smokin' hot.

Zach Collaros Is Right Choice for Cincy originally appeared on Fanhouse NCAA Football Blog on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:33:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At Alabama, Not Even History Can Keep Up With the Jones

Jim Henry — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:06:00 EST

by Jim Henry

Filed under: Alabama, LSU

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Just when it appeared as if third-ranked Alabama was destined to lose yet another home game to LSU, ending the decade O-fer in five tries, the Crimson Tide looked to familiar faces to save the day.

At Alabama, Not Even History Can Keep Up With the Jones originally appeared on Fanhouse NCAA Football Blog on Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:06:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

One Week Later, Oregon Not So Rosy

Michelle Smith — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:05:00 EST

by Michelle Smith

Filed under: Oregon, Stanford

STANFORD, Calif. -- What a difference a week makes for Oregon.

The Ducks looked invincible and unbeatable a week ago, taking apart USC like they were ... Stanford?

They spent the week answering questions about letdowns and hangovers. No way. Not going to happen. Not us.

But by sunset at Stanford Stadium, the No. 7-ranked Ducks were walking off the field after a 51-42 defeat and there was no doubt they felt the letdown.

"We didn't focus on the past, didn't look to the future. We got beat by a better team," said Oregon coach Chip Kelly. "If you say that we got caught looking behind or ahead, it takes away from Stanford. Stanford is a heck of a football team."

More Upset Saturday: Hawkeyes No Longer Perfect | Navy Sinks ND

One Week Later, Oregon Not So Rosy originally appeared on Fanhouse NCAA Football Blog on Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:05:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Allen Iverson Leaves Grizzlies Leaving Many Questions, Few Answers

Rob Peterson — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:39:00 EST

by Rob Peterson

Filed under: Grizzlies, NBA Rumors

When Allen Iverson signed a contract with the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason, you just had a feeling it wouldn't end well.

If most reports from Saturday night are true, you were right.

On Saturday, the Memphis Grizzlies granted the one-time league MVP his leave from the team for personal reasons. Yahoo's Marc Spears and ESPN.com's Chad Ford have both reported that Iverson's leave is indefinite and no timetable has been set for his return.

Allen Iverson Leaves Grizzlies Leaving Many Questions, Few Answers originally appeared on Fanhouse NBA Blog on Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:39:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cal's Jahvid Best Diagnosed With Concussion After Scary Fall

Brian Grummell — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:55:00 EST

by Brian Grummell

Filed under: California, Oregon State, Injuries

Cal's electric tailback Jahvid Best, once a Heisman Trophy candidate was diagnosed with a concussion after taking a serious spill against Oregon State Saturday night. Midway through the second quarter, Best rose high into the air to hurdle Oregon State safety Cameron Collins on the way to a touchdown, but fell onto his back and neck and was left immobile from the play.

Best's helmet flew off from the impact with the ground and his arms immediately went stiff.

The running back was carted off the field on a stretcher and transported to a local emergency room for observation. According to Cal spokesman Herb Benenson, Best had feeling in all his extremities but suffered a concussion.

Best suffered what the team called a "mild concussion" last week against Arizona.

But coach Jeff Tedford said all other tests were negative.

"He's in good shape," Tedford told the media.

Video of the play after the jump.

Cal's Jahvid Best Diagnosed With Concussion After Scary Fall originally appeared on Fanhouse NCAA Football Blog on Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:55:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Zenyatta Wins Breeders' Cup, Now 14-0

FanHouse Newswire — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:45:00 EST

by FanHouse Newswire

Filed under: Horse Racing

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- What a gal!

Zenyatta overcame early trouble to beat the boys in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday, running her record to 14-0 in the most impressive effort of her career.

The 5-year-old mare rallied from last after a poor start and fought off Gio Ponti in the stretch to win by a length at Santa Anita, beating a loaded field of 11 males and becoming the first female to win the Classic in its 26-year history.

"There are tears coming to my eyes. I can't believe it," said trainer John Shirreffs, who eschewed a box seat to watch his star horse from the rail near the finish line.

More Coverage: Complete Breeders' Cup Race Results

Zenyatta Wins Breeders' Cup, Now 14-0 originally appeared on Fanhouse Main on Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:45:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Strikeforce Undercard Live Blog: Miller vs. Davis, Curran vs. Neace, More

Ray Hui — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST

by Ray Hui

Filed under: Strikeforce

HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. -- This is the Strikeforce live blog for the first five preliminary bouts on the Fedor vs. Rogers card featuring welterweights Mark Miller vs. Deray Davis, John Kolosci vs. Shamar Bailey, bantamweights Jeff Curran vs. Dustin Neace, lightweights Christian Uflacker vs. Jonatas Novaes and middleweights Louis Taylor vs. Nate Moore.

The first bout is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET. The live blog begins below.

More: Fedor vs. Brett Rogers Card Results | Twitter | Latest News

Strikeforce Undercard Live Blog: Miller vs. Davis, Curran vs. Neace, More originally appeared on Fanhouse MMA Blog on Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Haye Dethrones WBA Champ Valuev

Lem Satterfield — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:33:00 EST

by Lem Satterfield

Filed under: WBA, WBC, WBO

Challenger David Haye did a lot of trash talking before Saturday night's clash with WBA champion Nikolai Valuev. In the end, the smaller man backed up his words.

Haye Dethrones WBA Champ Valuev originally appeared on Fanhouse Boxing Blog on Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:33:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ryan Moats Earns Texans' Starting Job

Chris Burke — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:20:00 EST

by Chris Burke

Filed under: Texans

Running back Ryan Moats almost single-handedly carried Houston to a Week 8 win at Buffalo -- scoring three rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter as the Texans turned a 10-9 deficit into a 31-10 victory.

He'll be rewarded for that effort, too. Houston coach Gary Kubiak told ESPN's Bob Holtzman that Moats will be his team's starting back when the Texans play in Indianapolis Sunday, according to Adam Schefter.

Kubiak also said that Steve Slaton, who's had major issues with ball security this year, will share carries.

Ryan Moats Earns Texans' Starting Job originally appeared on Fanhouse NFL Blog on Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:20:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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