Ford Field
Perhaps winning the football game shouldn't be the main directive for the Detroit Lions on Thursday afternoon.
Cowboys Stadium
The Dallas Cowboys have played some decidedly unspectacular football over the past two weeks. If recent history is any indication, however, Wade Phillips' club will find their antidote when the Oakland Raiders visit Big D for the Cowboys' traditional Thanksgiving Day contest.
Invesco Field at Mile High
A little more than a month ago, the Denver Broncos and New York Giants were both undefeated and beginning to think bigger.
Ralph Wilson Stadium
The 2009 season has descended into the abyss for the Buffalo Bills.
Mall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Verizon Center
A pair of sliding clubs will try to get back in the win column tonight when the Washington Capitals welcome the Buffalo Sabres for a battle at Verizon Center.
St. Pete Times Forum
The Tampa Bay Lightning will try for back-to-back wins tonight, when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs for a clash at St. Pete Times Forum.
Nassau Coliseum
With injuries mounting and the club riding a three-game losing streak, the Philadelphia Flyers will try to deal with more bad news when they visit the New York Islanders for an Atlantic Division clash tonight at Nassau Coliseum.
Prudential Center
The Ottawa Senators will try to stretch their longest winning streak of the season to five games when they visit the New Jersey Devils for tonight's clash at Prudential Center.
Joe Louis Arena
A pair of teams trying to get back on the right track will clash tonight in the Motor City, as the Detroit Red Wings host the Atlanta Thrashers at Joe Louis Arena.
Mellon Arena
The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to post three straight wins for the first time in over a month when they host the Montreal Canadiens tonight at Mellon Arena.
BankAtlantic Center
The New York Rangers could have captain Chris Drury back in the lineup this evening when they visit the Florida Panthers at BankAtlantic Center.
American Airlines Center
The Dallas Stars attempt to extend their winning streak to a season-high three games this evening when they welcome the St. Louis Blues to the American Airlines Center.
Xcel Energy Center
The Boston Bruins attempt to cap off a perfect road trip with their fourth straight win this evening against the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center.
Pepsi Center
A quick start in October allowed the Avalanche to grab first place in the Northwest Division, where they have stayed despite some recent struggles.
Rexall Place
The Edmonton Oilers will continue what has so far been a successful homestand this evening against the visiting Los Angeles Kings at Rexall Place.
Pengrowth Saddledome
Few defenses have been able to slow down the Flames' Jarome Iginla in November. The Coyotes franchise hasn't been able to shut him down his whole career.
Honda Center
The Carolina Hurricanes will try to avoid their longest road losing streak to begin a season in franchise history tonight, when they battle the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center.
HP Pavilion
The Sharks' decision to put Joe Thornton, Dany Heatley and Patrick Marleau on the same line together has paid off instantly for the club. With the Chicago debut of Marian Hossa set for Wednesday night, the Blackhawks might be one of only a few teams with a top line to match.
Kyle Field
GAME NOTES: The third-ranked Texas Longhorns will attempt to remain undefeated and keep their national title hopes alive as they close out the regular season against Big 12 foe Texas A&M on Thanksgiving night.
Papa John's Cardinal Stadium
FACTS & STATS: Site: Papa John's Cardinal Stadium (42,000) -- Louisville, Kentucky. Television:ESPN2. Home Record: Rutgers 4-2, Louisville 4-1. Away Record: Rutgers 3-1, Louisville 0-6. Neutral Record: Rutgers 0-0, Louisville 0-0. Conference Record: Rutgers 2-3, Louisville 1-5. Series Record: Rutgers leads, 6-2.
Nippert Stadium
GAME NOTES: The fifth-ranked Cincinnati Bearcats host the Illinois Fighting Illini this Friday in the first-ever meeting between the two programs on the gridiron.
Jordan-Hare Stadium
GAME NOTES: It is rivalry week in college football and in the state of Alabama, it doesn't get any bigger than this week's clash between the second- ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers from Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Mountaineer Field
GAME NOTES: The 102nd edition of the "Backyard Brawl" is set to take place in Morgantown this Friday, as the eighth-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers tussle with the West Virginia Mountaineers in a Big East showdown at Milan Puskar Stadium.
Bronco Stadium
GAME NOTES: A battle for first place in the Western Athletic Conference takes the spotlight on Friday night, as the sixth-ranked Boise State Broncos host the surging Nevada Wolf Pack at Bronco Stadium.
Carter-Finley Stadium
GAME NOTES: The 23rd-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels are one of the hottest teams in the ACC, and they will close out the regular season against rival NC state this weekend.
Williams-Brice Stadium
GAME NOTES: Two long time foes headed in opposite directions collide in Columbia this weekend, as the 15th-ranked Clemson Tigers clash with the South Carolina Gamecocks in the 107th meeting of the annual Palmetto State "Braggin' Rights" rivalry at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Scott Field
GAME NOTES: The 20th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels are clearly favored in this weekend's rivalry matchup with SEC and in-state foe Mississippi State.
Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
GAME NOTES: It'll be "Bedlam" in Norman this Saturday, as the 11th-ranked Oklahoma State pays a visit to long-time rival Oklahoma in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Amon G. Carter Stadium
GAME NOTES: Two teams at opposite ends of the spectrum in the Mountain West Conference settle into Carter Stadium in Fort Worth this weekend, as the fourth-ranked TCU Horned Frogs continue to eye a spot in a BCS Bowl Game as they take on the New Mexico Lobos.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field
GAME NOTES: The top-ranked Florida Gators seek a flawless regular season, as they close things out this weekend in Gainesville with their annual showdown with Sunshine State rival Florida State.
Raymond James Stadium
GAME NOTES: Instate foes square off in Tampa this weekend, as the 19th-ranked Miami-Florida Hurricanes hook up with the South Florida Bulls in non- conference play at Raymond James Stadium.
David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium
GAME NOTES: The 14th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies have gotten the better of state rival Virginia in recent years, and the two ACC squads will tangle this weekend in Charlottesville.
LaVell Edwards Stadium
GAME NOTES: In the only game this week pitting two Top-25 programs against each other, the 18th-ranked BYU Cougars entertain the 22nd-ranked Utah Utes in Mountain West Conference action in Provo on Saturday afternoon.
Tiger Stadium
GAME NOTES: The 17th-ranked LSU Tigers and the surging Arkansas Razorbacks will collide in Baton Rouge on Saturday night.
Bobby Dodd Stadium/Grant Field
GAME NOTES: The Georgia Bulldogs head to Atlanta this weekend for their annual rivalry game against the seventh-ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the regular-season finale for both teams.
O'Quinn Field at Robertson Stadium
GAME NOTES: The 25th-ranked Houston Cougars will try to wrap up their spot in the Conference USA championship game this weekend, as they host the Rice Owls at Robertson Stadium.
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
GAME NOTES: The USC Trojans have dropped to 24th in the most recent AP poll, and they will attempt to get on track against the UCLA Bruins in Pac-10 action.
Conseco Fieldhouse
Fresh off a brief but successful homestand, the Los Angeles Clippers head to the road tonight to battle a sputtering Indiana Pacers team eager to break a four-game losing streak.
Time Warner Cable Arena
After getting their current homestand off to a good start, the Charlotte Bobcats hope to keep the momentum going when the Toronto Raptors pay a visit to Time Warner Cable Arena tonight.
TD Garden
For a Philadelphia 76ers team mired in a season-high losing streak, a road matchup with the Boston Celtics probably couldn't have come at a worse time.
Amway Arena
The Orlando Magic will be trying to extend a five-game winning streak and further distance themselves from the Miami Heat when the two Southeast Division rivals square off this evening at Amway Arena.
New Orleans Arena
The Milwaukee Bucks will resume a four-game road trip tonight against the New Orleans Hornets in the Big Easy.
The Palace of Auburn Hills
Two teams on opposite ends of the Central Division spectrum collide tonight at The Palace of Auburn Hills, where the Cleveland Cavaliers will pay a visit to the homestanding Detroit Pistons.
Target Center
Wins have been hard to come by this season for the Minnesota Timberwolves, who will commence a brief homestand tonight versus the Northwest Division-rival Denver Nuggets at the Target Center.
Toyota Center
The Dallas Mavericks will have a tough time trying to get back into the win column this evening, when they open a three-game road trip against the Southwest Division-rival Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center.
AT&T Center
The San Antonio Spurs aim to close out a four-game homestand in winning fashion Wednesday by continuing their dominance over the Golden State Warriors in the Alamo City.
US Airways Center
The Memphis Grizzlies kick off a tough five-game road trip Wednesday night by invading the Valley of the Sun to take on an impressive Phoenix team.
Rose Garden
The New Jersey Nets continue to close in on some rather ignominious history when they resume a four-game western road swing tonight in Portland against the Trail Blazers.
ARCO Arena
The Sacramento Kings return home to host the New York Knicks aiming to right the ship after a disastrous road trip.
Madison Square Garden
L-S-U (3-0) vs. (13) Connecticut (3-0)
Madison Square Garden
Arizona State (4-0) vs. (7) Duke (4-0)
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Brittney Griner - A GIRL! - Dunks
Before Tuesday night, there had been just six woman to dunk in a regulation collegiate basketball game. Now, thanks to Baylor's Brittney Griner, there have been seven.
As The Sporting Blog points out, it wasn't her first time, and it certainly won't be the last dunk for the freshman. Now, in your best Bill Walton voice: "Throw it down, big woman!"
by Ryan Hudson • Nov 25, 2009 2:04 PM EST
For Golden State, Six Is Enough
Less is more? Addition by subtraction? Choose whichever similar cliche you want for Golden State because they all apply. Tuesday night, due to injuries, the Warriors dressed only eight players and played just six, but won the game anyways, beating the Mavericks, 111-103.To say it was a rare occurrence would be an understatement, as SB Nation's Inhistoric points out.
It was also the first time since 1997 that a team had three starters play the entire game.
The Warriors go 3-8 operating like a semi-functional team, and 1-0 using just six guys. Probably time to cut the dead weight, right?
by Ryan Hudson • Nov 25, 2009 12:38 PM EST
'And Then Adam Morrison Cried'
Chris Chase at Yahoo!‘s The Dagger has formed a list of the 10 best college hoops games of the decade (’cause it’ll soon be over, you see?), all of which should give you many I-remember-where-I-was-when moments. As a Maryland fan and Mason graduate, No. 9 — Duke 98, Maryland 96 (OT); Regular season, 2001 — and No. 5 — George Mason 86, Connecticut 84 (OT); Regional final, 2006 NCAA tournament — are particularly poignant.
But team affiliations aside, this goes down as the most memorable game of the decade for me. Must be something to do with Gus Johnson losing his mind:
by Chris Mottram • Nov 25, 2009 11:07 AM EST
How 'ESPN The Gorilla' Runs The Holiday Tournaments
I attended the Great Alaska Shootout both years I lived outside of Anchorage. I saw a Ron Mercer-led Kentucky team win in 1996, and then in 1997 watched as Antawn Jamison and Vince Carter took North Carolina to the tournament title. It used to be one of the country's biggest holiday tournaments. Past tense. Now, the field has shrunk to just six teams (including host school Alaska-Anchorage) and it's no longer televised. Why? It's no longer an "ESPN tournament."
ESPN didn't need the Great Alaska Shootout because it was creating its own tournaments: The Old Spice Classic, the 76 Classic, the Puerto Rico Tip-Off and the Charleston Classic are all owned and operated by the worldwide leader, with plans to launch two more later this season. And as a result, the smaller tournaments -- the ones with no TV deals -- are struggling. By Sports Illustrated's count, there are 35 holiday tournaments, and "only nine of them not owned by ESPN have their finals on national cable this year." The other 21 are left to "fight for the scraps."
by Ryan Hudson • Nov 25, 2009 10:04 AM EST
Best of the SB Nation Network: November 24, 2009
Here are the best stories from the SB Nation network for Tuesday, November 24, 2009:
Basketball
- Pounding the Rock takes a detailed look at the San Antonio Spurs history.
- Could the Celtics possibly maybe almost trade Ray Allen?
Football
- The Bears need an offensive coordinator and names like Mike Martz and Charlie Weis are on Windy City Gridiron's mind.
- Tampa Bay goes in a new direction for their defensive coordinator.
College Football
- Red Cup Rebellion offers a review of the new movie The Blind Side.
- Black Shoe Diaries laments Penn State's forgettable season.
College Basketball
- Rocky Top Talk reviews Purdue's victory in the Paradise Jam Tournament.
- Blogging the Bracket does the once around the college hoops world for November 24.
Baseball
- Twinkie Town offers classic condolences for all the other MVP candidates.
- Beyond the Boxscore looks at projected WAR and contract values for free agents.
Soccer
- Steve Nash weighs in on the French-Irish World Cup controversy.
- World Soccer Digest figures out who might be the strongest heading into World Cup 2010.
Hockey
- Behind the Net works overtime to detail how NHL teams win games that go extra time.
- Broad Street Hockey breaks down the Daniel Briere suspension.
by Tyler Bleszinski • Nov 25, 2009 2:59 AM EST
Small Child Attacked By Deer During Backyard Football Game
The kid's all right, which means it's OK to giggle:
All that's missing is a reenactment of the attack itself. (Although we love the grainy, COPS-style shots of the deer skulking around the scene of the crime.)
by Holly Anderson • Nov 24, 2009 9:48 PM EST
Get Excited About The New York Mets
The Mets may or may not be improving their ballclub this offseason, but either way, the club is clearly hoping a few aesthetic changes prove distracting enough to keep fans from violently storming Citi Field. For one, the Mets are building a new museum at Citi's front gate; for another, they're keeping the current announcing team intact. And finally, the coup de grace: new jerseys! Those new threads should really complement whatever medical bandage apparatus Jose Reyes inevitably ends up wearing.
by Eamonn Brennan • Nov 24, 2009 9:32 PM EST
BYU-Air Force Referee Does Not Appreciate The Act Of Deception
And he's not afraid to tell you about it:
That video is via The Wiz of Odds, and yeah, what? Was that a penalty? There is some sort of socio-philosophical, "Minority Report"-esque commentary about attempting to police the intention to commit a crime ... but I'm staying away, because it's 8:15 in Chicago, it's raining, and I need food. (Readers with more caloric energy are free to have this discussion in the comments.)
by Eamonn Brennan • Nov 24, 2009 9:18 PM EST
Soccer In Iraq Basically As Screwed Up As Iraq Itself
Iraq has improved by leaps and bounds since its nadir in 2006 and 2007. Unfortunately, those benefits are not being felt by the Iraqi soccer team, who -- through a mixture of FIFA squeamishness and internal Iraqi dissent -- was suspended by FIFA Friday. The New York Times' analysis of the suspension is plenty long, but it's interesting reading if the words "soccer" and "Iraq" in conjunction mean anything to you.
by Eamonn Brennan • Nov 24, 2009 8:35 PM EST
Jimmy Clausen Hides Black Eye, Practices With Visor
The Jimmy Clausen-got-punched saga rolls on. Yesterday, it was a series of reports saying Clausen was punched in the face by an irate fan at a South Bend bar after the Irish's ugly loss to Connecticut. (Clausen may or may not have initiated the altercation.) It's generally accepted that Clausen has a black eye, but few have been willing to go on the record with that assertion. Today, Clausen practiced with a dark visor, which he doesn't customarily wear.
In other words: Yes, Jimmy Clausen got punched. Yes, this punch led to a black eye. Yes, this story is basically over now. Let's all move along, shall we?
by Eamonn Brennan • Nov 24, 2009 7:58 PM EST
Rich Rodriguez Is Worth More Dead Than Alive
Professionally speaking, of course, despite what the most downtrodden of Michigan football fans might have in mind.
FanHouse's Clay Travis has himself one'a dem fancy lawyering degrees, and his argument is that Michigan should rid themselves of Rich Rod while they can still fire him for cause:
What follows is a whole lot of legal explanation, which, for a one-time prospective law student like yours truly, proves incredibly interesting, even if you're just talking about whether or not Rich Rodriguez will keep his job through the offseason.
by Eamonn Brennan • Nov 24, 2009 7:26 PM EST
PETA Calls For Robot Mascot To Replace Georgia Bulldog
The University of Georgia lost their beloved Bulldog mascot, Uga VII, to a heart attack last week, and via EDSBS, we learn that a certain oh-so-vigilant watchdog (sorry) group has taken a particularly ridiculous interest in his eventual replacement. We are not making this up -- PETA wants Uga VII replaced with a robot:
All joking about compassion in SEC football aside ... PETA, however cruel it was to subject an innocent creature to Georgia football this season, have y'all seen the pampered existence that dog enjoys? Them critters don't suffer, to say the least. That said, robots are always en vogue, and we've taken the liberty of putting together a mockup of what an animatronic Uga might look like:
University of Georgia athletic department, no need to break out the checkbook for the rights to this bad boy. The thanks of a grateful nation will suffice.
by Holly Anderson • Nov 24, 2009 7:08 PM EST
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