Saturday, October 11th, 2008
Toledo nips reeling Michigan
Holy Toledo. K.C. Lopata missed a 26-yard field goal with 4 seconds left, giving the Rockets a 13-10 win over the once-mighty Michigan Wolverines, who are off to their worst start in 41 years.
Later, Sooners: No. 5 Texas upsets No. 1 Oklahoma
Mack Brown can finally say he’s done something in the Texas-Oklahoma game that Bob Stoops hasn’t — pulled off an upset. And it’s a big one.
Riding high, Obama nods to McCain, rallies fans
His backers feeling increasingly confident, Democrat Barack Obama made a slight nod to his Republican rival on Saturday and asked voters to have faith in him as the next president.
Cruz Pedregon tops Funny Car qualifying
Cruz Pedregon bolstered his flickering championship aspirations Saturday at the Virginia NHRA Nationals, taking the No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car with a 4.041-second run at 306.88 mph.
Bulgaria holds Italy to 0-0 tie
Italy, with half its top lineup out with injuries, was held to a 0-0 tie by Bulgaria on Saturday in a World Cup qualifier.
Oak Creek police department out of business
The Oak Creek Police Department is out of business — at least for now.
Warriors suspend Ellis 30 games for accident
The Golden State Warriors suspended injured guard Monta Ellis for 30 games without pay Saturday for violating his lucrative new contract by getting into a moped accident in the offseason.
UNC's Tate sprains knee, leaves ND game early
North Carolina receiver Brandon Tate left the 22nd-ranked Tar Heels' game against Notre Dame in the first quarter Saturday with a sprained right knee.
Ueberroth goes on offensive in IOC money dispute
Peter Ueberroth took a swipe at international officials critical of the money the U.S. Olympic Committee receives, setting up some possibly uncomfortable moments for the Chicago group trying to land the 2016 Games.
Pikus-Pace, Ellis making strong comeback bids
Former world skeleton champion Noelle Pikus-Pace and 2006 Olympian Kevin Ellis opened their comeback quests Saturday by advancing to the final round of the U.S. national team trials for bobsled and skeleton.
Jayhawks deal CU third loss in a row
After deciding that Jake Sharp didn’t fit the offense, Kansas fit the offense to him. As a result, the No. 16 Jayhawks might have solved a festering problem while beating Colorado 30-14 on Saturday.
Sharp scores 3 TDs, leads Kansas past Colorado
Jake Sharp scored three touchdowns and Todd Reesing threw for 256 yards and another score, leading No. 16 Kansas past Colorado 30-14 Saturday.
Beasley not looking for superstar status _ yet
Michael Beasley doesn't want to start talking about another dynamic duo in Miami just yet.
Ump looks at postseason ballparks
p>Major League Baseball umpire Dan Iassogna looks at the ground rules and replay possibilities at the four ballparks in play this postseason. Here's how he sizes them up:
KU fans ignore coach's plea to nix profane chant
Thousands of full-throated Kansas students ignored coach Mark Mangino’s plea and went ahead with a profane chant when No. 16 Kansas kicked off against Colorado on Saturday.
No. 5 Longhorns upset No. 1 Sooners 45-35
Mack Brown can finally say he's done something in the Texas-Oklahoma game that Bob Stoops hasn't — pulled off an upset. And it's a big one.
Still waiting: No call yet for a postseason replay
p>Cliff Floyd has gotten a close look at instant replay and likes what he's seen. He's fine with umpires getting a better view, and he's OK if it takes a few extra minutes.
Fisher hitting right buttons during Titans' bye
Jeff Fisher steps to the front of the auditorium and starts talking, the message to his Tennessee Titans short and sweet.
Dallas tests Arizona's home-field advantage
This could be one of the biggest shootouts in Arizona since Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp caused all that ruckus at the OK Corral.
Fins trying to triple last year's win total
The Miami Dolphins could triple last year's win total with a victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday.
