Sunday, October 31, 2010

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Report: With Ankle Healing, Favre Will Start Sunday For Vikes

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 03:33 PM PDT

Kareem Shaker – AHN Sports Reporter

Minneapolis, MN, United States (AHN) – Brett Favre, who suffered two fractures in his foot last Sunday, will start Week 8 vs. the Pats despite wearing a walking boot as late as mid-week.

Favre has endured a rough season for the 2-4 Vikes, but told ESPN he will make his 292nd straight start.

“My expectations are to play and play well enough for us to have a chance to win this game,” Favre told Ed Werderby phone as his team’s plane prepared to take off to New England.

Favre briefly took the walking boot off and walked around the locker room Thursday, though he acknowledges he may still wear it.

Despite two broken bones in his foot, which do not require surgery, the iron horse of quarterbacks believes he can still guide the Vikes to big wins.

“I wouldn’t put anything past me to be honest with you,” Favre told USA Today earlier in the week.

Favre is not performing as well as he did last season (33 TD-7 INT), already throwing 10 interceptions to just seven touchdowns in six games.

The Vikings (2-4) face a tough challenge heading to Foxborough to face the Patriots Sunday.

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Virginia Takes Advantage Of Hobbled Miami In Skid-Stopping Upset

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 03:33 PM PDT

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Kareem Shaker – AHN Sports Reporter

Charlottesville, VA, United States (AHN) – The Virginia Cavaliers knocked star Miami quarterback Jacory Harris out of the game in the first quarter and went on to pick off Hurricanes backups four times in a 24-19 upset Saturday.

The win halted a lengthy nine-game conference losing streak for Virginia.

John-Kevin Dolce laid out Harris as he released what would be a Chase Minnifield interception

The QB hit the ground hard and laid on the turf for several minutes before being helped off the field.

The Cavaliers went on to build a 24-0 lead before Miami pulled within five late in the fourth quarter.

Keith Payne ran for 81 yards and two scores, and Marc Verica went 19-for-27 for 176 yards and a touchdown pass for Virginia.

Minnifeld and Corey Mosley had two interceptions each and Rodney McLeod added a pick for the Cavs, who tied a school record for interceptions in a game.

Stephen Morris went 9-for-22 for 162 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in place of Harris. Leonard Hankerson and Travis Benjamin caught touchdown passes.

The loss surely knocks No. 22 Miami (5-3, 3-2 ACC) out of the BCS top 25. The Canes host the Maryland Terrapins Saturday. Virginia (4-4, 1-3 ACC) heads to Duke to face the Blue Devils.

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Injuries Leave Saints Minus Backs Reggie Bush, Pierre Thomas

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 03:33 PM PDT

Kareem Shaker – AHN Sports Reporter

New Orleans, LA, United States (AHN) – Despite hoping for either player to return to bolster its rushing attack, New Orleans will be without running backs Reggie Bush (leg) and Pierre Thomas (ankle) for Sunday night’s showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Bush has been out since hurting his hamstring during a punt return in a Week 2 win over the San Francisco 49ers. The versatile back was targeting a return earlier this week, but still felt pain testing the leg out on hard surfaces.

“It’s just kinda something we all decided and just felt like I wasn’t 100 percent ready to get on the field,” Bush told nola.com. “And, you know, it’s tough, because this is such an important game for us and it’s a big game for us. And it’s tough being on the sidelined, knowing you can help your team contribute in situations. But as of right now I’ve got to do my best to help the guys that are in there the best I can.”

Thomas has been sidelined since Week 3, an unusually extended time for a sprained ankle, and is still wearing a walking boot. The Saints leading rusher in 2009, Thomas managed 46 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown before the injury.

“I don’t know how far along I am,” Thomas told Yahoo.com. “I don’t know what’s going to happen. All I’m hoping and praying for is my ankle to get a lot better.”

Rookie Christopher Ivory has been shouldering the majority of the load in the backfield, with 59 rushes in five games for 325 yards. Ladell Betts has 29 carries for 111 yards behind Ivory.

New Orleans (4-3) looks to bounce back from a loss at home vs. the lowly Browns (2-5).

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Larry Nelson Takes One Shot Lead At AT&T

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 03:33 PM PDT

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Tom Edrington – AHN Sports Reporter

San Antonio, TX, United States (AHN) – The birdie deluge dried up Saturday at Oak Hills but Larry Nelson found enough to shoot a four-under par 67 and holds a one-shot lead going into Sunday’s final round of the AT&T Championship.

Nelson’s 36-hole total of 132, 10-under par, gave him a one stroke advantage over Jay Don Blake, Steve Lowery and Chien Soon Lu.

First round co-leader John Cook managed a 69 and was one of four players who were two shots back at 134, eight-under.

Nelson, who has won 19 times on the Champions Tour, broke out of a tie at nine-under when he reached the 527-yard par five 15th in two and two-putted from 60 feet to get to 10-under.

“I hit the ball very well today, very consistent,” said the 63-year old Nelson, a Hall of Fame member. “You have to keep the ball in play and for the first time this year — I am.”

Nelson’s performance this season has been hampered by putting woes but a new putter appeared to have him back on track.

Blake had the day’s best round, a seven under par 64. Lowery, who recently turned 50, is making just his second start on the Champions Tour.

Mark Wiebe, who is 30th on the money list needs a good round Sunday to guarantee a spot in next week’s Charles Schwab Cup Championship.

He shot 69 and joined Cook at eight-under along with Jeff Sluman and Rod Spittle.

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Warriors Guard Curry Tweaks Ankle; Out Sunday Vs. Lakers

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 03:33 PM PDT

Kareem Shaker – AHN Sports Reporter

Oakland, CA, United States (AHN) – Golden State Warriors sharp-shooter Stephen Curry, who sprained his right ankle in the preseason, re-injured the same ankle Friday against the Clippers.

Working to get around a pick set by Blake Griffin in the third quarter, Curry’s ankle rolled nearly perpendicular to the floor before he collapsed in pain.

Curry also aggravated the injury in the Warriors opening night win over Houston.

He was ruled out of the Warriors game Sunday against the defending NBA champion Lakers and will not make the trip to Los Angeles.

The second-year standout is averaging 20.5 points and 8.5 assists in two games this season, shooting an impressive 64 percent from the field and 44 from three.

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Kyle Busch Edges Almirola For Talladega Truck Win

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 03:33 PM PDT

Edward Lewis – AHN Sports Reporter

Talladega, AL, United States (AHN) – Last year when they were teammates at Billy Ballew Motorsports, Aric Almirola was the consumate teammate and pushed Kyle Busch to the win here.

A year later, with Busch wheeling his own equipment, Almirola’s old teammate wasn’t about to return the favor, pulling out and diving under Almirola in the closest finish in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series history.

Busch looked like he would push Almirola to victory, but instead he edged Almirola by .002 seconds to win the Mountain Dew 250 at Talladega Superspeeday.

With the race seeing a green-white-checkered restart due to a horrific crash on Lap 91, Almirola was out front and Busch dropped behind the No. 51. The two stayed together until the final hundred feet of the race.

Johnny Sauter finished third, just .021 seconds behind the winner and the front three were followed by Matt Crafton and Ricky Carmichael.

Almirola took the lead on Lap 89 when Sauter gave him a push on the outside and the two bumped Busch to third.

It was a bittersweet day for Almirola, who settled for runner-up honors but gained major ground in the points race on point leader Todd Bodine, who finished 18th.

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Red Wings Enjoy 2-1 Second Period Lead Over Predators

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 03:33 PM PDT

John Raffel – AHN Sports Correspondent

Detroit, MI, United States (AHN) – First-period goals by Pavel Datsyuk and Brad Stuart have given the Detroit Red Wings a 2-1 lead over the Nashville Predators halfway through the second period Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena.

Datsyuk netted his fifth goal of the season, assisted by Henrik Zetterberg and Rusian Salei. Stuart notched his first goal of the year, assisted by Johan Franzen and Nicklas Lidstrom.

Datsyuk scored on a rebound while Stuart poked a loose puck into the net.

Nashville got on the board at 7:49 into the second period when Joel Ward fired a shot down the slot for his second goal of the season, assisted by Cody Franson and Cal O’Reilly.

Detroit has a 15-12 shots advantage after the first 30 minutes.

Chris Osgood has 11 saves for Detroit while Joey MacDonald has 13 saves for the Predators.

Nashville entered the game at 5-1-3 with 13 points while the Wings were at 5-2-1 for 11 points in a battle of Central Division rivals in the NHL’s Western Conference.

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Helu Rushes For School-Record 307 Yards, Lifts Nebraska Over Mizzou

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 03:33 PM PDT

Kareem Shaker – AHN Sports Reporter

Lincoln, NE, United States (AHN) – Roy Helu Jr. rushed for a school-record 307 yards as the BCS ranked No. 16 Nebraska Cornhuskers knocked No. 6 Missouri from the ranks of the unbeaten with a 31-17 thrashing of the Tigers Saturday afternoon.

Heisman candidate Taylor Martinez was forced to leave the game in the second quarter with an injury after going 6-for-9 for 115 yards and a touchdown.

Zac Lee took over to start the third quarter, but only attempted three passes with Helu putting on a clinic in the backfield and the win all but sealed.

Helu ran for touchdowns of 66, 73 and 53 yards, two of which came during a 24-point first quarter that blew the game open early.

The Cornhuskers defense helped preserve the lead, allowing a total of just 199 passing yards and 142 on the ground to the dangerous Mizzou offense.

Blaine Gabbert went 18-for-42 for 199 yards, a touchdown and an interception for Missouri. Gabbert added 22 carries for 74 yards, accounting for 80 percent of the Tigers offense.

Missouri (7-1, 3-1 Big 12) has not won a road game against a top 25 opponent since 1997, a span of 17 games. The Tigers look to bounce back at Texas Tech Saturday.

Nebraska (7-1, 3-1 Big 12) moved into a first-place tie in the Big 12 with the win. The Huskers head to Iowa State for Week 9.

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Datsyuk`s Two Goals Help Red Wings Overpower Predators

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 03:33 PM PDT

John Raffel – AHN Sports Correspondent

Detroit, MI, United States (AHN) – Pavel Datsyuk tallied two goals and an assist to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena.

Datsyuk’s second goal late in the second period gave the Wings a 3-1 lead. He fought off Predator defenseman Nick Spaling for the puck off the boards then skated at the net and squeezed the puck past Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne.

It was Datsyuk’s sixth goal of the season and he used assists from Danny Cleary and Ruslan Salei.

In the third period, the Wings went up 5-1 on goals by Tomas Holmstrom on the power play for his third of the season and by Patrick Eaves for his second.

Kevin Klein scored midway in the final period for Nashville for his first tally of the season.

First-period goals by Datsyuk and Brad Stuart gave the Red Wings a 2-0 lead after the first 20 minutes.

Datsyuk netted his fifth goal of the season while Stuart notched his first goal of the year.

Datsyuk scored on a rebound while Stuart poked a loose puck into the net.

Nashville got on the boards at 7:49 into the second period when Joel Ward fired a shot down the slot for his second goal of the season.

Detroit enjoyed a 28-25 shots advantage after the first 30 minutes.

Chris Osgood had 23 saves for Detroit while Rinne had 23 saves for the Predators.

Nashville falls to 5-2-3 with 13 points while the Wings are at 6-2-1 for 13 points following the battle of Central Division rivals in the NHL’s Western Conference.

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Moreland Blasts Rangers To Win Over Giants In World Series Game 3

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 03:33 PM PDT

AHN Sports Staff

Arlington, TX, United States (AHN) – Mitch Moreland belted a three-run homer in the second inning, powering the Texas Rangers to a 4-2 win over the San Francisco Giants in Saturday’s game three of the World Series.

Colby Lewis tossed 7.2 innings of two run ball for the Rangers, while Jonathan Sanchez allowed Moreland’s shot and didn’t last the fifth frame.

Josh Hamilton and Cody Ross then exchanged solo homers for the Rangers and Giants, respectively.

It marked Ross’ fifth homer of the postseason and cut the Rangers lead to 4-1.

Andres Torres followed the next inning, the eighth, with a solo blast over the right field wall to make it 4-2.

The blast cost Lewis a chance at finishing up his masterpiece, as he was lifted.

Darren O’Day recorded the last out of the eighth, before Neftali Feliz fanned two of three Giants batters in a perfect ninth.

Michael Young and Elvis Andrus had two hits each for the Rangers, while Ross and Buster Posey got on base twice each for the Giants.

Pat Burrell could see some pine in game No. 4 after striking out in all four of his plate appearances for the Giants.

San Francisco, which managed just five hits, boasts a 2-1 series lead heading into game four.

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