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Tebow's legend just a part of Florida, Meyer's growing dynasty
It only makes sense. The 'Legend' Tim Tebow opens his Florida career and possibly ends it with a jump pass -- the latter during the 24-14 national title victory against Oklahoma. Dennis Dodd says even if Tebow leaves for the NFL, Urban Meyer has himself a dynasty in Gainesville.
Sooners fail to show up for national title game
Where did the firepower go? How does Oklahoma make it to the red zone three times vs. Florida and come away with zero points? Yep, it was that ugly for the Sooners and Gregg Doyel isn't sure OU could even contend with Utah.
Gators No. 1, undefeated Utes No. 2
Florida is No. 1 in the AP Top 25. Utah is perfect at No. 2, though not perfectly happy. Texas and Southern California also claimed to be the best -- but media voters didn't think so. The Gators received 48 first-place votes and 1,606 points in the poll released early Friday, after they beat Oklahoma 24-14 in the BCS national title game.
Brave new world: Smoltz, 41, jumps to Red Sox
John Smoltz has reached preliminary agreement on a contract with the Boston Red Sox, who also agreed Thursday to a one-year contract with outfielder Rocco Baldelli. Brad Penny is also on his way to Boston.
Dodd: MWC
The message is clear for the Mountain West if it wants to gain an automatic berth for its champion into a BCS bowl. Keep it up.
Ovechkin oversight righted with East choice
Less than a week after Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau called Alex Ovechkin's omission from the Eastern Conference's starting lineup 'dumb,' the reigning NHL MVP was among 15 players picked Thursday to fill out the roster for the All-Star Game on Jan. 25 in Montreal.
Browns introduce Mangini
Eric Mangini, who began his NFL career as a ballboy for the Browns, was introduced as Cleveland's 12th full-time coach on Thursday, less than two weeks after he was fired by the New York Jets.
Penguins lock up Staal, 20, through 2012-13
The Pittsburgh Penguins ended any debate about whether they should re-sign Jordan Staal, locking up the 20-year-old center with a $16 million, four-year contract on Thursday.
'Rampage' pleads guilty to felony evasion
Former mixed martial arts champion Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson has been ordered to complete community service for leading Costa Mesa police on a chase in which he rammed three cars.
Rookie Ryan nets first hat trick in loss
Alexander Frolov scored the go-ahead goal for Los Angeles on a power play after Anaheim rookie Bobby Ryan tied it with three consecutive goals, and the Kings beat the Ducks 4-3 on Thursday night.
Arkansas gives up two NCAA titles
Arkansas is vacating two national championships in track and field after the NCAA clarified how many points the Razorbacks needed to forfeit from the 2004 and 2005 men's outdoor meets for violations involving sprint star Tyson Gay.
Woman finds Red Stockings card from 1869
Somewhere amid her collection of worn jukeboxes and slot machines, a 72-year-old California woman recently discovered an antique worth saving: a rare baseball card of the first professional team in the United States.
