They just unveils didn' t observes think it would be Slaton, who committed before fellow tailback and prized recruit Jason Gwaltney Talk about a warm- up act. He completed 2 of 3 passes against Texas, including a 4- yarder for a touchdown to Maurice Purify Ganz also converted on a 2- point pass to Nate Swift. And believe me, I did not intend for it to be asked about so much, because I had only said what was already known and what had already been said " Either way, it seemingly worked- and now the Gators have duel championships " We' re one of the elite programs in the nation " former Florida running back Terry Jackson said. Updated: February 3, 2006, 2: 49 PM ET Injured Cornell player goes home to start rehab Email Print Share Associated Press ITHACA, N. Cooper' s backup, Kurt Ware, has battled a balky recovery from a knee injury all season and can play only limited snaps.

There are some guys who can handle it; other guys are going to get offended " Welsch said " I' m not going to fight anybody who fouls me . The Cardinals of the Mid- American Conference play Wednesday night against Northern Illinois No . Updated: November 3, 2005, 1: 09 PM ET ACLU adds prayer to New Mexico State investigation Email Print Share Associated Press LAS CRUCES, N . The starting staff won only 33 games on a team that went 67- 95 . That dragged on for seven weeks before Artest was was dealt to Sacramento for Peja Stojakovic. The Nuggets started a five- game road trip Tuesday night at New Jersey. Busch led all but three laps Saturday night to win the Kroger 200 for Toyota' s 15th victory in 22 Nationwide races this season.

Former Hawks player Lorenzen Wright added 12 points for Memphis . The Knicks blew a 12- point lead in the fourth quarter before a 3- pointer by Kurt Thomas, his second of the season, sent the game to overime tied at 104 . It may have been a preseason game, but Staples Center tennants went at each other from the start as if a playoff berth hung in the balance . Doctors had to wait for the swelling to go down and for a small skull fracture to heal before they could repair his septum on June 30 . The selection process will continue Thursday and, once 60 potential jurors are chosen, each side will be allowed to exercise peremptory challenges, or those for which no reason need be given The defense has 20, the prosecution 12. Drew Gooden Spurs( 0& ndash; 2 on the road; lost first round in five games " The United Center has tight rims, and the shallow angle of the seats behind the backboards creates depth perception issues You gotta be careful.

LAREDO, Texas( AP- Stromile Swift had 12 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter to help the Houston Rockets beat the Seattle SuperSonics 93- 85 on Monday night . Gossage and Williams, who worked 10 years as a Yankee scout, both gave George Steinbrenner a plug for induction into the hall of fame, saying the Yankees owner had made baseball better everywhere by raising the level of competition . Updated: January 9, 2006, 8: 56 PM ET Peterson says he won' t be fined for slapping Carter Email Print Share Associated Press CHICAGO- Toronto Raptors forward Morris Peterson says he won' t face any fines for slapping former teammate Vince Carter in the face during Sunday' s game against the New Jersey Nets . Updated: December 11, 2006, 1: 25 AM ET Idaho AD says Erickson leaving for Arizona State Email Print Share Associated Press PHOENIX- There was no official word on Dennis Erickson getting the Arizona State coaching job on Sunday That will come Monday The school scheduled a 2 p m . Drivers reported wearing their Goodyear tires down to the cords in as little as five laps, and NASCAR was forced to take the extraordinary step of breaking the race into short segments to insure that a tire failure did not cause a major accident.

That track record, and the lack of success young teams generally have in the league, has lowered expectations for this new group of Timberwolves " They' re not brought here on what they' ve done " Taylor said " They' re brought here on what we believe they can do in the future " These new former Celtics will join youngsters Randy Foye, Craig Smith, Rashad McCants and Corey Brewer as the building blocks of Minnesota' s next generation " Why can' t we be the first team of young guys to win " Gomes asked " That' s our goal, to change that mold . Other position vote leaders include Twins catcher Joe Mauer, Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler and Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter . Oregon will visit Kansas State and Oklahoma will be at USC on Nov 29, 2007 to start the exchange Highlights include Washington at Oklahoma State( Dec 1, Texas at UCLA and Texas A& M at Arizona( Dec 2) and Arizona at Kansas( Nov . Elton Brand scored 22 points, but only two in the fourth quarter, for Los Angeles Chris Kaman scored 21, two shy of his career high Bobby Simmons added 14 points and Marko Jaric 12 . Jameer Nelson led Orlando with 13 points, including seven in the fourth quarter Hedo Turkoglu added 11 points and Garrity finished with 10 The Magic shot 30 6 percent from the field and 53 8 percent from the line. The recovery was slow, but the A' s had patience and, despite almost losing his life just months before, Ziegler went out in 2005 and was second in the California League with 144 strikeouts He said he never feared going back to the mound. He' ll be re- evaluated after that and said he hopes to return after the All- Star break " It is frustrating " Maine said " Even if I can go out there and just have a little bit of soreness, I would pitch But I can' t go out there with pain.

According to the report, O' Brien earned$ 737, 626 last season, the 10th- highest salary among 12 ACC coaches . Playing with six scholarship players and two walk- ons, Missouri( 12- 9, 2- 4 Big 12) lost 66- 62 to Nebraska on Wednesday The Tigers face Kansas State( No 24 ESPN/ USA Today, No 22 AP) in a home game Saturday . Wait, do I? I' m being told that I do not have a reputation to protect . We' ve estimated we' ve seen him over 20 times in the last four years . The Buckeyes swarmed Purdue, 23- 7, shutting it out for 59 minutes and 50 seconds after the Boilermakers entered averaging 495 8 yards and 45. Instead, he' ll receive a$ 150, 000 bonus on June 1 of each contract year.

The right- hander indicated he was OK and got Brandon Jones to ground out to first base on the next pitch . The Orlando Magic made out best in the East, with Jameer Nelson and Rashard Lewis chosen as reserves by the conference coaches alongside fans' starter Dwight Howard . Yao is due to make more than$ 16 million next season, with a player option for 2010- 11 that would pay him more than$ 17 million . It suggests that a character lies beneath its thick brown tangle, and because Matt Bouldin plays for Gonzaga, it' s difficult to keep Adam Morrison' s " mustache " from oozing into the mind' s eye . Bryant missed another long one, and Marion was fouled on a breakaway stuff for a three- point play and it was 105- 99 with 21 seconds to go. Since Guillen became manager prior to the 2004 season, White Sox pitchers have hit 270 batters, the lowest number in baseball. We' re going to be a more balanced team than we have been in the past.

Updated: March 3, 2009, 8: 28 PM ET Mihm has surgery on right ankle Comment Email Print Share Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn- Memphis Grizzlies veteran center Chris Mihm has undergone surgery on his right ankle . 260 with 20 homers and 72 RBIs, is eligible for free agency at the end of the year . He and I talked about that two years ago, about being able to have one location where guys can come to and get discounts and get legal representation and that kind of stuff " On this night, though, it is Brown who has the goods that Dykstra craves- the company of rich suits in the wealth club . Seattle forward Chris Wilcox also had precautionary X- rays on his jaw after catching an elbow to the face early in the fourth quarter against Dallas . HillMagic general manager Otis Smith gave his coach a vote of confidence on Sunday, however " We' re not letting him go " Smith told the Orlando Sentinel " I fully expect him to fulfill his contractual obligations " The Magic jumped out of the gate quickly, putting together a 13- 4 record, but Orlando has gone 16- 31 since that time and now trails the New York Knicks by a half- game for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. But it was the bench players who were the difference in a game that was tied after one quarter. A group of people in the area of the confrontation were later escorted from the area by United Center security Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press.

After playing Florida A& M, the defending national champion Gators face Stetson next Wednesday and then host No 4 Ohio State on Dec 23 . It' s another battle, another fight for us to get a victory " The teams were originally scheduled to play in Michie Stadium, the picturesque venue on the banks of the Hudson River . Liriano " It' s what I was waiting for " said Liriano, who will start Sunday' s series finale against Cleveland " I' m so happy to be here " The left- hander missed all of last season with Tommy John surgery and was battered in his first stint up this season in April, going 0- 3 with an 11 . Updated: December 31, 2007, 1: 08 AM ET Lakers' throwback jerseys feature short shorts worn by Magic Comment Email Print Share ESPN news services They have a lot of tradition between them, and they brought back one blast from the past on Sunday that some might argue could have remained in the time capsule] EnlargeAndrew D . The Cavs came in as the NBA' s only unbeaten team at home with a 16- game winning streak on their home floor. Brock was hurt in a scrimmage Tuesday and didn' t practice Wednesday. Mike McKeever had to give up football in his senior year at USC after suffering a head injury.

Bottom line: The Sun Belt needs more weekends like the last one, when teams capitalized on their home games " There was a sense of urgency " Troy coach Larry Blakeney said of his players " Being on the road twice and losing to two SEC teams was part of the motivation, wanting to put your best foot forward, especially at home . Her spirits are good " Bryant said, adding his wife, Vanessa, was recuperating at the family home . Okafor and Voskuhl were two of five Bobcats to score in double figures, as Charlotte( 1- 2) won its first preseason game . Updated: November 30, 2005, 6: 18 PM ET Camp finalists: Leinart, Bush, Young, Hawk, Quinn Email Print Share SportsTicker NEW HAVEN, Conn- Southern California teammates Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart, and Texas' Vince Young are among the finalists for the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award Ohio State linebacker A J . Whatever Coach called, I ran " Added Houston coach Jeff Van Gundy " I thought he struck the right balance. I' d rather have him than not have him " Steinbrenner, who shares ownership responsibilities with his younger brother, Hal, attended the Yankees' home opener, but was a no- show when his father, George, was honored at the All- Star Game.