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Free Agents, List
NEW YORK (AP) — The 100 players who have filed for free agency. Eligible players may file through Nov. 13:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
BALTIMORE (1) — Paul Bako, c.
BOSTON (4) — Matt Clement, rhp; Eric Hinske, 1b/of; Bobby Kielty, of; Curt Schilling, rhp.
CLEVELAND (3) — Chris Gomez, inf; Kenny Lofton, of; Trot Nixon, of.
CHICAGO (2) — Darin Erstad, of; Mike Myers, lhp.
DETROIT (3) — Sean Casey, 1b; Todd Jones, rhp; Neifi Perez, ss.
KANSAS CITY (3) — Jason LaRue, c; David Riske, rhp; Reggie Sanders, of.
LOS ANGELES (1) — Bartolo Colon, rhp.
MINNESOTA (3) — Torii Hunter, of; Carlos Silva, rhp; Rondell White, of.
NEW YORK (6) — Doug Mientkiewicz, 1b; Jose Molina, c; Jorge Posada, c; Alex Rodriguez 3b; Mariano Rivera, rhp; Luis Vizcaino, rhp.
OAKLAND (3) — Jeffrey DaVanon, of; Mike Piazza, c; Shannon Stewart, of.
SEATTLE (1) — Arthur Rhodes, lhp.
TAMPA BAY (1) — Josh Paul, c.
TEXAS (2) — Jerry Hairston, 2b/of; Sammy Sosa, of.
TORONTO (3) — Sal Fasano, c; Joe Kennedy, lhp; Matt Stairs, of.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
ARIZONA (4) — Jeff Cirillo, 3b; Tony Clark, 1b; Livan Hernandez, rhp; Bob Wickman, rhp.
ATLANTA (3) — Julio Franco, 1b; Ron Mahay, lhp; Chris Woodward, ss.
CHICAGO (2) — Jason Kendall, c; Kerry Wood, rhp.
CINCINNATI (1) — Eric Milton, lhp.
COLORADO (3) — Jeremy Affeldt, lhp; Elmer Dessens, rhp; Jorge Julio, rhp.
FLORIDA (2) — Armando Benitez, rhp; Aaron Boone, 3b.
HOUSTON (7) — Brad Ausmus, c; Jason Jennings, rhp; Mike Lamb, 3b; Mark Loretta, ss; Trever Miller, lhp; Brian Moehler, rhp; Orlando Palmeiro, of.
LOS ANGELES (3) — Rudy Seanez, rhp; Mark Sweeney, 1b; David Wells, lhp.
MILWAUKEE (7) — Francisco Cordero, rhp; Tony Graffanino, inf; Geoff Jenkins, of; Ray King, lhp; Corey Koskie, 3b; Scott Linebrink, rhp; Damian Miller, c.
NEW YORK (9) — Sandy Alomar, c; Marlon Anderson, of; Luis Castillo, 2b; Ramon Castro, c; Mike DiFelice, c; Damion Easley, 2b; Shawn Green, of; Paul Lo Duca, c; Aaron Sele, rhp.
PHILADELPHIA (6) — Antonio Alfonseca, rhp; Jon Lieber, rhp; Jose Mesa, rhp; Abraham Nunez, 3b; J.C. Romero, lhp; Aaron Rowand, of.
PITTSBURGH (2) — Tony Armas, rhp; Shawn Chacon, rhp.
ST. LOUIS (5) — Russell Branyan, 3b; Miguel Cairo, inf; David Eckstein, ss; Troy Percival, rhp; Kip Wells, rhp.
SAN DIEGO (4) — Michael Barrett, c; Geoff Blum, 2b; Milton Bradley, of; Doug Brocail, rhp.
SAN FRANCISCO (3) — Barry Bonds, of; Pedro Feliz, 3b; Russ Ortiz, rhp.
WASHINGTON (3) — Tony Batista, 3b; Robert Fick, 1b; D’Angelo Jimenez, 2b.
Basketball
NBA
All Times PDT
EASTERN CONFERENCE
| Atlantic | W | L | GB |
| Boston | 0 | 0 | — |
| New Jersey | 0 | 0 | — |
| New York | 0 | 0 | — |
| Philadelphia | 0 | 0 | — |
| Toronto | 0 | 0 | — |
| Southeast | W | L | GB |
| Atlanta | 0 | 0 | — |
| Charlotte | 0 | 0 | — |
| Miami | 0 | 0 | — |
| Orlando | 0 | 0 | — |
| Washington | 0 | 0 | — |
| Central | W | L | GB |
| Chicago | 0 | 0 | — |
| Cleveland | 0 | 0 | — |
| Detroit | 0 | 0 | — |
| Indiana | 0 | 0 | — |
| Milwaukee | 0 | 0 | — |
WESTERN CONFERENCE
| Southwest | W | L | GB |
| Houston | 1 | 0 | — |
| San Antonio | 1 | 0 | — |
| Dallas | 0 | 0 | 1/2 |
| Memphis | 0 | 0 | 1/2 |
| New Orleans | 0 | 0 | 1/2 |
| Northwest | W | L | GB |
| Utah | 1 | 0 | — |
| Denver | 0 | 0 | 1/2 |
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | 1/2 |
| Seattle | 0 | 0 | 1/2 |
| Portland | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Pacific | W | L | GB |
| L.A. Clippers | 0 | 0 | — |
| Phoenix | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sacramento | 0 | 0 | — |
| Golden State | 0 | 1 | 1/2 |
| L.A. Lakers | 0 | 1 | 1/2 |
Tuesday’s Games
San Antonio 106, Portland 97
Utah 117, Golden State 96
Houston 95, L.A. Lakers 93
Wednesday’s Games
Milwaukee at Orlando, 4 p.m.
Washington at Indiana, 4 p.m.
Philadelphia at Toronto, 4 p.m.
Chicago at New Jersey, 4:30 p.m.
San Antonio at Memphis, 5 p.m.
Dallas at Cleveland, 5 p.m.
Sacramento at New Orleans, 5 p.m.
Seattle at Denver, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday’s Games
Detroit at Miami, 5 p.m.
Houston at Utah, 6 p.m.
Phoenix at Seattle, 7:30 p.m.
Jazz 117, Warriors 96
Utah (117)- Kirilenko 3-10 3-4 9, Boozer 12-21 8-9 32, Okur 0-3 0-0 0, Brewer 8-14 2-2 18, Williams 8-15 5-6 24, Millsap 6-10 4-6 16, Hart 1-6 3-3 5, Harpring 0-0 1-2 1, Giricek 3-8 0-0 8, Miles 0-2 4-4 4, Price 0-1 0-0 0, Collins 0-0 0-0 0, Totals 41-90 30-36 117.
Golden State (96)- Azubuike 4-7 2-2 11, Pietrus 6-8 2-4 17, Biedrins 1-4 2-2 4, Ellis 5-14 7-10 17, Davis 7-15 11-16 25, Harrington 4-10 2-4 10, Barnes 1-6 0-0 2, Hudson 1-7 0-0 2, Belinelli 2-4 0-0 6, Croshere 0-1 0-0 0, O’Bryant 1-1 0-0 2, Totals 32-77 26-38 96.
| Utah | 28 | 34 | 24 | 31 | — | 117 |
| Golden State | 30 | 21 | 21 | 24 | — | 96 |
3-Point Goals—Utah 5-11 (Williams 3-4, Giricek 2-4, Miles 0-1, Hart 0-1, Okur 0-1), Golden State 6-23 (Pietrus 3-5, Belinelli 2-3, Azubuike 1-3, Croshere 0-1, Harrington 0-2, Ellis 0-2, Barnes 0-3, Davis 0-4). Fouled Out—Biedrins. Rebounds—Utah 56 (Boozer 15), Golden State 37 (Biedrins 9). Assists—Utah 24 (Williams, Kirilenko 8), Golden State 19 (Davis 10). Total Fouls—Utah 26, Golden State 28. A—19,832 (19,596).
Rockets 95, Lakers 93
Houston (95)- Battier 4-11 1-2 11, Hayes 2-2 0-1 4, Ming 9-16 7-8 25, Alston 1-6 2-2 5, McGrady 10-20 10-12 30, James 5-10 0-4 13, Scola 0-0 0-0 0, Wells 3-7 1-2 7, Head 0-2 0-0 0, Mutombo 0-0 0-0 0, Totals 34-74 21-31 95.
L.A. Lakers (93)- Walton 3-8 2-4 8, Turiaf 3-5 2-3 8, Brown 2-3 0-4 4, Fisher 6-9 4-4 17, Bryant 13-32 18-27 45, Farmar 2-5 0-0 4, Bynum 2-6 0-0 4, Evans 0-3 0-0 0, Cook 0-2 0-0 0, Karl 0-0 0-0 0, Mihm 1-3 1-3 3, Totals 32-76 27-45 93.
| Houston | 16 | 27 | 27 | 25 | — | 95 |
| L.A. Lakers | 25 | 18 | 19 | 31 | — | 93 |
3-Point Goals—Houston 6-22 (James 3-5, Battier 2-6, Alston 1-5, Head 0-1, Wells 0-1, McGrady 0-4), L.A. Lakers 2-8 (Bryant 1-3, Fisher 1-3, Walton 0-1, Evans 0-1). Fouled Out—Battier. Rebounds—Houston 49 (Ming 12), L.A. Lakers 37 (Bryant, Brown 8). Assists—Houston 23 (Alston 8), L.A. Lakers 18 (Bryant, Walton 4). Total Fouls—Houston 30, L.A. Lakers 22. A—18,997 (19,282).
Spurs 106, Blazers 97
Portland (97)- Webster 9-15 0-0 21, Aldridge 12-19 3-3 27, Przybilla 4-5 5-6 13, Jack 2-6 0-0 5, Roy 2-10 2-4 7, Blake 4-7 0-0 9, Outlaw 4-10 3-4 11, Jones 1-1 0-0 2, Rodriguez 1-2 0-0 2, Frye 0-3 0-0 0, Totals 39-78 13-17 97.
San Antonio (106)- Bowen 0-5 0-0 0, Duncan 10-15 4-7 24, Oberto 3-4 0-0 6, Parker 7-14 5-6 19, Finley 4-11 0-0 9, Bonner 4-9 0-0 8, Ginobili 4-11 7-8 16, Washington 1-1 0-2 3, Barry 4-8 1-1 12, Elson 4-9 1-2 9, Mahinmi 0-0 0-0 0, Totals 41-87 18-26 106.
| Portland | 26 | 23 | 28 | 20 | — | 97 |
| San Antonio | 29 | 30 | 22 | 25 | — | 106 |
3-Point Goals—Portland 6-13 (Webster 3-6, Jack 1-1, Roy 1-2, Blake 1-3, Rodriguez 0-1), San Antonio 6-24 (Barry 3-7, Washington 1-1, Finley 1-5, Ginobili 1-5, Parker 0-1, Bonner 0-2, Bowen 0-3). Fouled Out—Oberto. Rebounds—Portland 40 (Przybilla 10), San Antonio 40 (Duncan 13). Assists—Portland 15 (Roy 6), San Antonio 21 (Ginobili 8). Total Fouls—Portland 19, San Antonio 19. Technicals—None. A—19,797 (18,500).
FOOTBALL
NFL
All Times PDT
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
| East | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA |
| New England | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 331 | 127 |
| Buffalo | 3 | 4 | 0 | .429 | 97 | 135 |
| N.Y. Jets | 1 | 7 | 0 | .125 | 139 | 205 |
| Miami | 0 | 8 | 0 | .000 | 166 | 244 |
| South | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA |
| Indianapolis | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 224 | 102 |
| Tennessee | 5 | 2 | 0 | .714 | 145 | 117 |
| Jacksonville | 5 | 2 | 0 | .714 | 131 | 110 |
| Houston | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 | 179 | 209 |
| North | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA |
| Pittsburgh | 5 | 2 | 0 | .714 | 184 | 91 |
| Cleveland | 4 | 3 | 0 | .571 | 194 | 203 |
| Baltimore | 4 | 3 | 0 | .571 | 124 | 119 |
| Cincinnati | 2 | 5 | 0 | .286 | 177 | 211 |
| West | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA |
| Kansas City | 4 | 3 | 0 | .571 | 102 | 113 |
| San Diego | 4 | 3 | 0 | .571 | 172 | 129 |
| Denver | 3 | 4 | 0 | .429 | 119 | 183 |
| Oakland | 2 | 5 | 0 | .286 | 135 | 153 |
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
| East | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA |
| Dallas | 6 | 1 | 0 | .857 | 227 | 158 |
| N.Y. Giants | 6 | 2 | 0 | .750 | 200 | 159 |
| Washington | 4 | 3 | 0 | .571 | 129 | 140 |
| Philadelphia | 3 | 4 | 0 | .429 | 139 | 117 |
| South | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA |
| Carolina | 4 | 3 | 0 | .571 | 130 | 141 |
| Tampa Bay | 4 | 4 | 0 | .500 | 147 | 134 |
| New Orleans | 3 | 4 | 0 | .429 | 132 | 162 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 6 | 0 | .143 | 95 | 153 |
| North | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA |
| Green Bay | 6 | 1 | 0 | .857 | 161 | 120 |
| Detroit | 5 | 2 | 0 | .714 | 156 | 178 |
| Chicago | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 | 144 | 181 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 5 | 0 | .286 | 131 | 137 |
| West | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA |
| Seattle | 4 | 3 | 0 | .571 | 137 | 108 |
| Arizona | 3 | 4 | 0 | .429 | 147 | 157 |
| San Francisco | 2 | 5 | 0 | .286 | 88 | 166 |
| St. Louis | 0 | 8 | 0 | .000 | 99 | 219 |
Sunday’s Games
Denver at Detroit, 10 a.m.
Carolina at Tennessee, 10 a.m.
San Diego at Minnesota, 10 a.m.
Washington at N.Y. Jets, 10 a.m.
San Francisco at Atlanta, 10 a.m.
Cincinnati at Buffalo, 10 a.m.
Jacksonville at New Orleans, 10 a.m.
Green Bay at Kansas City, 10 a.m.
Arizona at Tampa Bay, 10 a.m.
Seattle at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.
Houston at Oakland, 1:15 p.m.
New England at Indianapolis, 1:15 p.m.
Dallas at Philadelphia, 5:15 p.m.
Open: Miami, N.Y. Giants, Chicago, St. Louis
Monday’s Game
Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 5:30 p.m.
AFC Individual Leaders
Through Week 8
| Quarterbacks | Att | Com | Yds | TD | Int |
| T. Brady, N.E. | 267 | 198 | 2431 | 30 | 2 |
| Garrard, Jac. | 148 | 98 | 1141 | 6 | 0 |
| Manning, Ind. | 232 | 152 | 1833 | 13 | 3 |
| Roethlisberger, Pit. | 192 | 124 | 1533 | 15 | 6 |
| Anderson, Cle. | 209 | 119 | 1744 | 17 | 8 |
| Palmer, Cin. | 255 | 164 | 1922 | 14 | 9 |
| Rivers, S.D. | 189 | 123 | 1442 | 10 | 7 |
| Pennington, NY-J | 190 | 128 | 1317 | 9 | 7 |
| Cutler, Den. | 215 | 141 | 1670 | 8 | 8 |
| Schaub, Hou. | 215 | 146 | 1658 | 5 | 7 |
| Rushers | Att | Yds | Avg | LG | TD |
| Parker, Pit. | 164 | 726 | 4.4 | 32 | 2 |
| McGahee, Bal. | 146 | 639 | 4.4 | 46t | 2 |
| Tomlinson, S.D. | 139 | 617 | 4.4 | 41t | 6 |
| Brown, Mia. | 119 | 602 | 5.1 | 60 | 4 |
| Addai, Ind. | 123 | 592 | 4.8 | 23 | 7 |
| T. Jones, NY-J | 147 | 557 | 3.8 | 36 | 0 |
| Henry, Den. | 119 | 549 | 4.6 | 33 | 1 |
| Lynch, Buf. | 148 | 537 | 3.6 | 23t | 4 |
| White, Ten. | 139 | 513 | 3.7 | 28 | 4 |
| Jordan, Oak. | 125 | 511 | 4.1 | 33 | 2 |
| Receivers | No | Yds | Avg | LG | TD |
| Houshmndzdh, Cin. | 58 | 629 | 10.8 | 42t | 9 |
| Welker, N.E. | 56 | 613 | 10.9 | 36 | 6 |
| Mason, Bal. | 56 | 529 | 9.4 | 28 | 2 |
| Moss, N.E. | 47 | 779 | 16.6 | 51t | 11 |
| Gates, S.D. | 46 | 639 | 13.9 | 49t | 5 |
| Cotchery, NY-J | 46 | 592 | 12.9 | 50 | 1 |
| C. Johnson, Cin. | 44 | 731 | 16.6 | 56 | 3 |
| Wayne, Ind. | 44 | 668 | 15.2 | 64 | 5 |
| T. Gonzalez, K.C. | 42 | 506 | 12.0 | 26t | 3 |
| Coles, NY-J | 42 | 473 | 11.3 | 57t | 6 |
| Punters | No | Yds | LG | Avg |
| Sauerbrun, Den. | 19 | 952 | 65 | 50.1 |
| Lechler, Oak. | 32 | 1585 | 70 | 49.5 |
| Colquitt, K.C. | 44 | 2044 | 65 | 46.5 |
| Koch, Bal. | 32 | 1452 | 64 | 45.4 |
| Scifres, S.D. | 31 | 1394 | 63 | 45.0 |
| Turk, Hou. | 25 | 1110 | 59 | 44.4 |
| Sepulveda, Pit. | 25 | 1103 | 59 | 44.1 |
| Fields, Mia. | 29 | 1267 | 55 | 43.7 |
| Moorman, Buf. | 36 | 1568 | 75 | 43.6 |
| Larson, Cin. | 28 | 1205 | 54 | 43.0 |
| Punt Returners | No | Yds | Avg | LG | TD |
| Parrish, Buf. | 11 | 231 | 21.0 | 74t | 1 |
| Jones, Hou. | 12 | 150 | 12.5 | 74 | 0 |
| Figurs, Bal. | 9 | 108 | 12.0 | 75t | 1 |
| Welker, N.E. | 17 | 172 | 10.1 | 29 | 0 |
| Chris Davis, Ten. | 17 | 167 | 9.8 | 28 | 0 |
| Rushing, Ind. | 9 | 81 | 9.0 | 31 | 0 |
| Sproles, S.D. | 12 | 104 | 8.7 | 23 | 0 |
| Drummond, K.C. | 18 | 148 | 8.2 | 22 | 0 |
| Northcutt, Jac. | 10 | 80 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ginn, Mia. | 10 | 73 | 7.3 | 23 | 0 |
| Kickoff Returners | No | Yds | Avg | LG | TD |
| L. Washington, NY-J | 22 | 712 | 32.4 | 98t | 2 |
| Cribbs, Cle. | 28 | 865 | 30.9 | 99t | 1 |
| Figurs, Bal. | 12 | 359 | 29.9 | 61 | 0 |
| Hobbs, N.E. | 18 | 525 | 29.2 | 108t | 1 |
| Mathis, Hou. | 11 | 320 | 29.1 | 84t | 1 |
| McGee, Buf. | 21 | 603 | 28.7 | 103t | 1 |
| Jones-Drew, Jac. | 14 | 398 | 28.4 | 65 | 0 |
| Rossum, Pit. | 14 | 385 | 27.5 | 98t | 1 |
| Rushing, Ind. | 16 | 408 | 25.5 | 47 | 0 |
| Sproles, S.D. | 16 | 400 | 25.0 | 42 | 0 |
| Touchdowns | TD | Rush | Rec | Ret | Pts |
| Moss, N.E. | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 66 |
| Edwards, Cle. | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 54 |
| Hshmndzdh, Cin. | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 54 |
| Addai, Ind. | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 48 |
| Tomlinson, S.D. | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 42 |
| Clark, Ind. | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 36 |
| Coles, NY-J | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 36 |
| Welker, N.E. | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 36 |
| Brown, Mia. | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 32 |
| Gates, S.D. | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 30 |
| Watson, N.E. | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 30 |
| Wayne, Ind. | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 30 |
| Kicking | PAT | FG | LG | Pts |
| Gostkowski, N.E. | 43-43 | 10-11 | 45 | 73 |
| Bironas, Ten. | 13-13 | 18-20 | 52 | 67 |
| K. Brown, Hou. | 16-16 | 17-18 | 57 | 67 |
| Vinatieri, Ind. | 24-26 | 14-15 | 39 | 66 |
| Stover, Bal. | 10-10 | 18-21 | 49 | 64 |
| Dawson, Cle. | 23-23 | 11-12 | 45 | 56 |
| Feely, Mia. | 17-17 | 13-14 | 48 | 56 |
| Graham, Cin. | 17-17 | 12-13 | 48 | 53 |
| Reed, Pit. | 22-22 | 10-11 | 49 | 52 |
| Elam, Den. | 11-11 | 12-15 | 49 | 47 |
| Nugent, NY-J | 14-14 | 11-15 | 50 | 47 |
NFC Individual Leaders
Through Week 8
| QB’s | Att | Com | Yds | TD | Int |
| Romo, Dal. | 239 | 150 | 1984 | 16 | 9 |
| Garcia, T.B. | 230 | 152 | 1771 | 8 | 3 |
| Warner, Ariz | 112 | 72 | 883 | 6 | 3 |
| Kitna, Det. | 222 | 154 | 1748 | 8 | 6 |
| Favre, G.B. | 274 | 181 | 2046 | 11 | 6 |
| McNabb, Phi. | 241 | 145 | 1780 | 8 | 2 |
| Hasselbeck, Sea. | 233 | 143 | 1705 | 11 | 6 |
| Harrington, Atl. | 213 | 135 | 1407 | 4 | 4 |
| Manning, NY-G | 249 | 145 | 1584 | 13 | 9 |
| Brees, N.O. | 286 | 190 | 1730 | 9 | 10 |
| Rushers | Att | Yds | Avg | LG | TD |
| Peterson, Min. | 128 | 740 | 5.8 | 73t | 5 |
| James, Ariz | 155 | 603 | 3.9 | 27 | 4 |
| Westbrook, Phi. | 110 | 536 | 4.9 | 27 | 3 |
| Barber, Dal. | 84 | 479 | 5.7 | 54 | 5 |
| Benson, Chi. | 149 | 466 | 3.1 | 16 | 2 |
| Foster, Car. | 116 | 466 | 4.0 | 20 | 2 |
| Alexander, Sea. | 135 | 460 | 3.4 | 22 | 2 |
| Jacobs, NY-G | 80 | 450 | 5.6 | 20 | 2 |
| Ward, NY-G | 101 | 448 | 4.4 | 44 | 2 |
| Gore, S.F. | 110 | 435 | 4.0 | 43t | 3 |
| Receivers | No | Yds | Avg | LG | TD |
| Fitzgerald, Ariz | 46 | 642 | 14.0 | 43 | 1 |
| Holt, St.L | 46 | 576 | 12.5 | 39 | 4 |
| Bush, N.O. | 43 | 234 | 5.4 | 25 | 1 |
| Witten, Dal. | 42 | 540 | 12.9 | 38 | 4 |
| Williams, Det. | 40 | 524 | 13.1 | 91t | 3 |
| Hilliard, T.B. | 39 | 478 | 12.3 | 56 | 1 |
| Driver, G.B. | 39 | 440 | 11.3 | 46 | 2 |
| Berrian, Chi. | 38 | 518 | 13.6 | 39t | 1 |
| Burress, NY-G | 37 | 564 | 15.2 | 60t | 8 |
| Smith, Car. | 37 | 514 | 13.9 | 74t | 6 |
| Punters | No | Yds | LG | Avg |
| Jones, St.L | 34 | 1711 | 80 | 50.3 |
| Lee, S.F. | 48 | 2393 | 74 | 49.9 |
| McBriar, Dal. | 26 | 1291 | 64 | 49.7 |
| Kluwe, Min. | 42 | 1880 | 70 | 44.8 |
| Baker, Car. | 38 | 1697 | 64 | 44.7 |
| Ryan, G.B. | 34 | 1508 | 64 | 44.4 |
| N. Harris, Det. | 29 | 1280 | 58 | 44.1 |
| Weatherford, N.O. | 29 | 1269 | 61 | 43.8 |
| Bidwell, T.B. | 37 | 1605 | 58 | 43.4 |
| Maynard, Chi. | 35 | 1517 | 56 | 43.3 |
| Punt Returners | No | Yds | Avg | LG | TD |
| Hester, Chi. | 22 | 431 | 19.6 | 89t | 2 |
| D. Hall, St.L | 12 | 181 | 15.1 | 85t | 1 |
| Moore, N.O. | 9 | 121 | 13.4 | 48 | 0 |
| Crayton, Dal. | 11 | 139 | 12.6 | 49 | 0 |
| Jones, T.B. | 12 | 143 | 11.9 | 35 | 0 |
| Breaston, Ariz | 20 | 223 | 11.2 | 73t | 1 |
| Mahe, Phi. | 14 | 147 | 10.5 | 32 | 0 |
| Burleson, Sea. | 26 | 267 | 10.3 | 56 | 0 |
| Walters, Det. | 10 | 99 | 9.9 | 18 | 0 |
| Michael L. Lewis, S.F | .14 | 119 | 8.5 | 23 | 0 |
| Kickoff Returners | No | Yds | Avg | LG | TD |
| Cartwright, Was. | 19 | 555 | 29.2 | 80 | 0 |
| Jones, T.B. | 10 | 286 | 28.6 | 36 | 0 |
| Bradshaw, NY-G | 10 | 269 | 26.9 | 39 | 0 |
| Norwood, Atl. | 20 | 526 | 26.3 | 76 | 0 |
| D. Hall, St.L | 20 | 503 | 25.2 | 84 | 0 |
| Peterson, Min. | 13 | 324 | 24.9 | 53 | 0 |
| Williamson, Min. | 9 | 223 | 24.8 | 56 | 0 |
| P. Thomas, N.O. | 9 | 214 | 23.8 | 32 | 0 |
| Thompson, Dal. | 20 | 471 | 23.6 | 72 | 0 |
| Hester, Chi. | 20 | 469 | 23.5 | 97t | 1 |
| Scoring | TD | Rush | Rec | Ret | Pts |
| Burress, NY-G | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 48 |
| Barber, Dal. | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 36 |
| Peterson, Min. | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 36 |
| Smith, Car. | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 36 |
| Cooley, Was. | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
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| Kicking | PAT | FG | LG | Pts |
| Folk, Dal. | 26-26 | 13-15 | 53 | 65 |
| Akers, Phi. | 13-13 | 16-20 | 53 | 61 |
| Tynes, NY-G | 20-22 | 12-15 | 48 | 56 |
| Gould, Chi. | 15-15 | 13-16 | 49 | 54 |
| Hanson, Det. | 15-16 | 13-17 | 52 | 54 |
| Brown, Sea. | 14-14 | 13-14 | 52 | 53 |
| Crosby, G.B. | 17-17 | 12-15 | 53 | 53 |
| Bryant, T.B. | 15-15 | 12-14 | 48 | 51 |
| Wilkins, St.L | 7-7 | 14-20 | 53 | 49 |
Team Statistics
AVERAGE PER GAME
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
| Offense | Yards | Rush | Pass |
| New England | 439.5 | 135.8 | 303.8 |
| Indianapolis | 399.0 | 140.3 | 258.7 |
| Pittsburgh | 361.1 | 159.1 | 202.0 |
| Cincinnati | 360.9 | 97.0 | 263.9 |
| Cleveland | 356.4 | 117.6 | 238.9 |
| Denver | 354.6 | 124.6 | 230.0 |
| Houston | 344.4 | 80.5 | 263.9 |
| Baltimore | 326.7 | 110.0 | 216.7 |
| Miami | 323.3 | 115.3 | 208.0 |
| San Diego | 320.6 | 123.4 | 197.1 |
| Jacksonville | 317.3 | 146.3 | 171.0 |
| Tennessee | 307.6 | 150.9 | 156.7 |
| Oakland | 305.9 | 138.1 | 167.7 |
| Kansas City | 293.7 | 82.1 | 211.6 |
| New York Jets | 284.3 | 90.9 | 193.4 |
| Buffalo | 246.0 | 100.3 | 145.7 |
| Defense | Yards | Rush | Pass |
| Pittsburgh | 256.9 | 77.7 | 179.1 |
| Baltimore | 268.0 | 71.9 | 196.1 |
| New England | 268.5 | 87.0 | 181.5 |
| Indianapolis | 272.9 | 107.4 | 165.4 |
| Tennessee | 282.1 | 64.3 | 217.9 |
| Kansas City | 305.9 | 108.7 | 197.1 |
| Oakland | 327.6 | 148.9 | 178.7 |
| Jacksonville | 327.6 | 108.4 | 219.1 |
| Houston | 329.9 | 120.6 | 209.3 |
| San Diego | 330.3 | 88.9 | 241.4 |
| Miami | 349.3 | 160.5 | 188.8 |
| Denver | 353.6 | 166.0 | 187.6 |
| New York Jets | 373.9 | 134.3 | 239.6 |
| Buffalo | 381.3 | 127.9 | 253.4 |
| Cincinnati | 385.4 | 139.0 | 246.4 |
| Cleveland | 410.1 | 139.4 | 270.7 |
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
| Offense | Yards | Rush | Pass |
| Dallas | 402.0 | 130.4 | 271.6 |
| Philadelphia | 354.4 | 120.0 | 234.4 |
| Green Bay | 352.3 | 71.3 | 281.0 |
| Arizona | 337.0 | 103.1 | 233.9 |
| New Orleans | 334.9 | 91.7 | 243.1 |
| New York Giants | 334.0 | 137.8 | 196.3 |
| Detroit | 333.7 | 90.3 | 243.4 |
| Seattle | 324.9 | 92.6 | 232.3 |
| Tampa Bay | 323.6 | 106.9 | 216.8 |
| Carolina | 313.9 | 129.0 | 184.9 |
| Minnesota | 307.0 | 155.3 | 151.7 |
| Atlanta | 296.4 | 90.9 | 205.6 |
| Chicago | 295.9 | 78.9 | 217.0 |
| Washington | 293.0 | 105.0 | 188.0 |
| St. Louis | 289.4 | 82.1 | 207.3 |
| San Francisco | 220.4 | 88.0 | 132.4 |
| Defense | Yards | Rush | Pass |
| Dallas | 295.9 | 87.0 | 208.9 |
| New York Giants | 297.3 | 99.8 | 197.5 |
| Tampa Bay | 297.6 | 124.5 | 173.1 |
| Philadelphia | 300.7 | 90.4 | 210.3 |
| Arizona | 304.0 | 108.4 | 195.6 |
| Washington | 306.7 | 90.9 | 215.9 |
| Seattle | 320.1 | 107.4 | 212.7 |
| Green Bay | 325.0 | 98.4 | 226.6 |
| New Orleans | 332.6 | 98.1 | 234.4 |
| St. Louis | 335.4 | 129.9 | 205.5 |
| Carolina | 340.3 | 113.0 | 227.3 |
| San Francisco | 343.7 | 123.3 | 220.4 |
| Atlanta | 346.7 | 126.4 | 220.3 |
| Chicago | 358.4 | 130.9 | 227.5 |
| Minnesota | 362.7 | 74.4 | 288.3 |
| Detroit | 367.1 | 108.9 | 258.3 |
Hockey
NHL
All Times PDT
EASTERN CONFERENCE
| Atlantic | W | L | OT | Pts |
| Philadelphia | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| Pittsburgh | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| N.Y. Islanders | 5 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| N.Y. Rangers | 4 | 6 | 1 | 9 |
| New Jersey | 3 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Northeast | W | L | OT | Pts |
| Ottawa | 9 | 1 | 0 | 18 |
| Montreal | 6 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
| Toronto | 5 | 5 | 3 | 13 |
| Boston | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| Buffalo | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| Southeast | W | L | OT | Pts |
| Carolina | 7 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
| Tampa Bay | 5 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| Washington | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 |
| Florida | 4 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| Atlanta | 4 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
WESTERN CONFERENCE
| Central | W | L | OT | Pts |
| Detroit | 10 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
| Columbus | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| St. Louis | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| Chicago | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 |
| Nashville | 4 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| Northwest | W | L | OT | Pts |
| Minnesota | 7 | 3 | 2 | 16 |
| Calgary | 6 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
| Colorado | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 |
| Vancouver | 5 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Edmonton | 5 | 8 | 0 | 10 |
| Pacific | W | L | OT | Pts |
| San Jose | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 |
| Los Angeles | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| Dallas | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| Anaheim | 4 | 7 | 2 | 10 |
| Phoenix | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
Tuesday’s Results
Pittsburgh 4, Minnesota 2
Atlanta 3, Montreal 2, SO
Phoenix 2, St. Louis 1
Detroit 2, Edmonton 1
Calgary 5, Nashville 1
Today’s Games
Tampa Bay at New Jersey, 4 p.m.
Carolina at Florida, 4:30 p.m.
Chicago at Dallas, 5:30 p.m.
Columbus at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday’s Games
Buffalo at Boston, 4 p.m.
Tampa Bay at N.Y. Islanders, 4 p.m.
Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 4 p.m.
Atlanta at Ottawa, 4:30 p.m.
Philadelphia at Montreal, 4:30 p.m.
St. Louis at Minnesota, 5 p.m.
Detroit at Calgary, 6 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Colorado, 6 p.m.
Columbus at Anaheim, 7 p.m.
Nashville at Vancouver, 7 p.m.
Coyotes 2, Blues 1
| Phoenix | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 2 |
| St. Louis | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 1 |
First Period—None. Second Period—None. Third Period—1, St. Louis, Boyes 9 (Kariya, Tkachuk), 5:52. 2, Phoenix, Zigomanis 2 (Michalek), 12:35. 3, Phoenix, Sjostrom 4 (Vrbata, Hanzal), 17:02. A—14,222 (19,260).
Flames 5, Predators 1
| Nashville | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Calgary | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 5 |
First Period—1, Calgary, Iginla 7 (Langkow, Huselius), 3:59 (pp). Second Period—2, Calgary, Lombardi 5 (Iginla, Tanguay), 1:40. 3, Calgary, Huselius 7 (Langkow, Tanguay), 5:07 (pp). Third Period—4, Nashville, Radulov 2 (Suter, Zidlicky), 2:31 (pp). 5, Calgary, Nystrom 1 (Moss, Lombardi), 14:29. 6, Calgary, Iginla 8 (Tanguay), 19:06. A—19,289 (19,289).
Penguins 4, Wild 2
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 |
| Minnesota | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
First Period—None. Second Period—1, Pittsburgh, Malkin 4 (Crosby, Malone), 3:30. 2, Minnesota, Veilleux 1 (Radivojevic, Koivu), 6:14. 3, Pittsburgh, Malkin 5 (Crosby, Malone), 6:29. Third Period—4, Minnesota, Rolston 6 (Koivu, Burns), 6:26. 5, Pittsburgh, Sykora 6 (Crosby, Gonchar), 10:05 (pp). 6, Pittsburgh, Crosby 5 (Gonchar, Malkin), 14:29. A—18,568 (18,064).
Red Wings 2, Oilers 1
| Detroit | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
| Edmonton | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 |
First Period—None. Second Period—1, Detroit, Zetterberg 10 (Lidstrom, Rafalski), 4:00 (pp). 2, Edmonton, Staios 2 (Stoll), 5:49. Third Period—3, Detroit, Filppula 2 (Datsyuk), 19:35. A—16,839 (16,839).
Thrashers 3, Canadiens 2 (SO)
| Atlanta | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 |
| Montreal | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 2 |
Atlanta won shootout 2-1
First Period—None. Second Period—1, Montreal, Kovalev 6, 8:10 (pp). 2, Atlanta, Perrin 2, 16:16. 3, Atlanta, Kozlov 5, 17:13. Third Period—4, Montreal, Higgins 4 (Koivu, Kovalev), 18:02 (pp). Overtime—None. Shootout—Atlanta 2 (Kozlov NG, Little G, Kovalchuk G); Montreal 1 (Plekanec NG, Koivu G, Kovalev NG).
A—21,273 (21,273).
WHL
EASTERN CONFERENCE
| East | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts |
| Swift Current | 17 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 24 |
| Regina | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Moose Jaw | 15 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 20 |
| Brandon | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Prince Albert | 18 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Saskatoon | 14 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Central | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts |
| Medicine Hat | 17 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 26 |
| Calgary | 17 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 23 |
| Lethbridge | 18 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| Kootenay | 18 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| Edmonton | 15 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| Red Deer | 19 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
WESTERN CONFERENCE
| B.C. | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts |
| Vancouver | 17 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
| Chilliwack | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| Kelowna | 15 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Prince George | 16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Kamloops | 15 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| U.S. | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts |
| Spokane | 15 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| Tri-City | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Everett | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Seattle | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| Portland | 15 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Tuesday’s Results
Edmonton 4, Lethbridge 3 (SO)
Kelowna 6, Kamloops 1
Kootenay 3, Prince Albert 0
Medicine Hat 4, Red Deer 3
Swift Current 5, Regina 1
Today’s Game
Kootenay at Saskatoon
Thursday’s Game
Everett at Edmonton
Friday’s Games
Swift Current at Brandon
Prince George at Kamloops
Chilliwack at Kelowna
Calgary at Kootenay
Portland at Medicine Hat
Everett at Red Deer
Moose Jaw at Regina
Seattle at Spokane, 7 p.m.
Vancouver at Tri City
Media Poll
For October 26
Rank, (last week), team, (first-place votes), total points.
1. (2) Vancouver Giants (11) 410
2. (4) Spokane Chiefs (8) 405
3. (8) Medicine Hat Tigers 362
4. (3 )Tri-City Americans 351
5.(1) Calgary Hitmen 342
6. (6) Regina Pats 331
7. (9) Chilliwack Bruins 299
8. (5) Swift Current Broncos 288
9. (10) Moose Jaw Warriors 277
10. (7) Seattle Thunderbirds 238
11. (T13) Everett Silvertips 221
12. (11) Brandon Wheat Kings 218
13. (T13) Lethbridge Hurricanes 209
14. (12) Kamloops Blazers 167
15. (15) Kelowna Rockets 134
16. (16) Kootenay Ice 133
17. (19) Edmonton Oil Kings 122
18. (17) Prince George Cougars 103
19. (21) Prince Albert Raiders 73
20. (18) Red Deer Rebels 63
21. (20) Saskatoon Blades 42
22. (22) Portland Winter Hawks 19
Golf
College men
Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate
At Las Cruces, New Mexico
TEAM—1, Texas Tech (274-283-274—831), 2, UT-Arlington (282-278-275—835), T3, Nevada (274-292-278—844), T3, Kansas State (280-286-278—844), 5, Ball State (286-291-279—856), 6, Loyola Marymount (285-286-288—859), 7, Louisiana-Monroe (285-290-287—862), T8 New Mexico State (288-291-285—864), T8 Miami (Ohio) (292-284-288—864), 10, Cal Poly (287-286-293—866), 11, South Alabama (292-288-288—868), 12, Washington State (295-289-289—873), 13, Northern Colorado (292-289-302—883), 14, Rice (292-299-294—885), 15. UTEP (293-301-297—891), 16, Nebraska (296-307-298—901, 17, Towson (310-295-311—916).
INDIVIDUAL—1, Sergio Franky (TT) 69-68-65—202), 2, Joe Ida (KS) 86-68-68—204), 3, Bobby Massa (UT-A) 70-69-66—205, 4, Garrett Merrell (TT) 64-72-71—207) Also: T23, Nick Ellis (WSU) 74-68-72—214, T29, Kevin Tucker (WSU) 71-72-72—215, T56, Nick Grigsby (WSU) 77-74-71—222, T63, Xavier Dailly (WSU) 74-76-74—224, T72, Austin Hurt (WSU) 76-75-75—226.
Treasure Valley Community College Invitational
At Payette, Idaho; Scotch Pines Golf Course
TEAM—1, Bellevue CC (298-297—595), 2, Walla Walla CC (305-291—596), 3, CC of Spokane (302-303—605), 4, Skagit Valley CC (306-303—609), 5, Columbia Basin College (302-316—618), 6, Treasure Valley CC (333-330—663).
INDIVIDUAL—1, Richard Lee (BCC) 70-72—142, 2, Mark Sexton (SVCC) 71-75—146, T3, Brian Copley (CCS) 75-72—147, T3, Joe Perkins (WWCC) 78-69—147, T3, Sam Whitaker (WWCC) 73-74—147, T3, Alex Ely (CBS) 72-75—147, Also: Jonathan Lumper (CCS) 70-78—148, Jordan Reeder (CCS) 78-75—153, Jason Azzarito (CCS) 79-78—157, Robert Lane (CCS) 81-80—161, Matthew Strandberg (CCS) 86-79—165.
College women
Treasure Valley Community College Invitational
At Payette Idaho; Scotch Pines Golf Course
TEAM—1, CC of Spokane (261-258—519), 2, Columbia Basin College (268-253—521), 3, Walla Walla CC (315-322—637) Treasure Valley CC (Forfeit), Bellevue CC (Forfeit), Skagit Valley College (Forfeit).
INDIVIDUAL—1, Katie Sorenson (CCS) 81-80—161, 2, Mandy Villanueva (CBC) 87-84—171, 3, Cecilia Garcia (TVCC) 85-89—174, T4, Kelsey Harting (CCS) 89-87—176, T4, Stephanie Schroeder (CBC) 90-86—176, T4, Kalan Smith (SVC) 86-90—176, Also: 10, Chelsea Kenner (CCS) 92-91—183.
Soccer
College men
NWAACC
Walla Walla CC 2, CC Spokane 1
First half–none. Second half–1, CCS, Matern, 56:00, 2, WWCC, Morales, 72:00, 3, WWCC, Snyder (Wilson), 75:00.
Shots on goal–Walla Walla CC 10, CC Spokane 5. Saves-Walla Walla CC, Schadler 2, Robinson 0, CC Spokane, Peck 4, Srock 0.
College women
NWAACC
Walla Walla CC 5, CC Spokane 0
First half–1, WWCC, Duffey (Krous), 3:00, 2, WWCC, Duffey (Jones), 8:00, 3, WWCC, McNeill, 25:00, 4, WWCC, Duffey (McNeill), 33:00. Second half–5, WWCC, Jones (McNeill) 63:00.
Shots on goal–Walla Walla CC 17, CC Spokane 4. Saves–Walla Walla CC, Fitzgerald 4. CC Spokane, Seymour 6, Lubalcava 0.
High school boys
District 7 2B playoffs
Northwest Christian 4, Northport 1
First half — 1, Nor, Xavier, 23:00. 2, NWC, Buttrick (Friedly), 31:00. 3, NWC, Friedly, 35:00. Second half — 4, NWC, Friedly (Buttrick), 45:00. 5, NWC, Friedly, 54:00.
Shots on goal — Northport 7, Northwest Christian 17.Saves — Northport, Owings 7. Northwest Christian, Cadwallader 4.
High school girls
District 8 4A playoffs
Shadle Park 3, Gonzaga Prep 2
First half — None. Second half — 1, SP, Boulding (Wirtz), 44:00, 2, GP, Lindsay (Kerley), 47:00, 3, SP, Fenter, 56:00, 4, GP, Pierce (Scott), 79:00, 5, own goal GP, 80:00.
Shots on goal — Shadle Park 3, Gonzaga Prep 11.Saves — Shadle Park Schwartz 7, Gonzaga Prep Manix 1.
District 7 2A playoffs
Riverside 3, Deer Park 0
First half — 1, Riv, Grow, 7:00. 2, Riv, Grow (Hansen), 21:00. Second half — 3, Riv, Holm (Biggs), 68:00.
Shots on goal — Deer Park 12, Riverside 10.Saves — Deer Park, Barcellos 7. Riverside, Sturm 10.
Pullman 3, Clarkston 0
First half—1, Pul, Albrecht, 4:00. 2, Pul, Thomas (Al-Hassan), 11:00. Second half—3, Pul, Al-Hassan (Thomas), 61:00.
Shots on goal—Clarkston 2, Pullman 13.Saves—Clarkston, Roach 9. Pullman, Druffel 2, Van Orden 0.
Volleyball
Non-conference
North Idaho College def. CC Spokane 30-28, 30-22, 30-15. Kills–Misa (NIC) 14, Lupfer (CCS) 5. Assists–Boyd (NIC) 18, Gouin (CCS) 12. Aces–Dolny (NIC) 6, Jacovsen (CCS) 2, Lupfer (CCS) 2. Digs–Dolny (NIC) 18, Kitchens (CCS) 14. Blocks–Scott (NIC) 11, Stienbach (CCS) 2, Vogel (CCS) 2.
High school
District 6/7 pigtail game
Chewelah def. Omak 26-24, 25-9, 25-18. Complete stats not available.
Moves
BASEBALL
Major League Baseball
MLB—Suspended free agent RHP Luther Hackman 50 games for violating baseball’s minor league drug program after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.
American League
BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Named John Shelby first-base coach, Lee MacPhail IV special assistant to the president of baseball operations, and Brian Graham special assignment coach for the minor leagues.
KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Agreed to terms with RHP David Bernat, C Catcher Cody Clark, LHP Jason Cromer, C Damaso Espino, LHP John Foster, RHP Devon Lowery, 1B Mike Stodolka, 3B Michael Thompson, OF Jamar Walton and RHP Matt Wright on minor league contracts.
NEW YORK YANKEES—Named Joe Girardi manager and agreed with him on a three-year contract.
National League
CINCINNATI REDS—Named Chris Speier bench coach and Juan Lopez bullpen coach.
HOUSTON ASTROS—Agreed to terms with C Brad Ausmus on a one-year contract.
LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Announced the resignation of Grady Little, manager.
MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Named Ted Simmons bench coach. Moved Dale Sveum from bench coach to third-base coach. Declined their 2008 contract option on OF Geoff Jenkins.
PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Purchased the contract of RHP Luis Munoz from Altoona (EL). Designated LHP Josh Shortslef for assignment.
Can-Am League
SUSSEX SKYHAWKS—Sent C Chris Crescenzi to Evansville (FL) to complete an earlier trade.
BASKETBALL
National Basketball Association
BOSTON CELTICS—Exercised their third-year contract option on G Rajon Rondo.
DALLAS MAVERICKS—Waived C DJ Mbenga. Exercised their third-year contract option on G Maurice Ager.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS—Exercised their third-year contract option on F Rodney Carney.
FOOTBALL
National Football League
DALLAS COWBOYS—Signed QB Tony Romo to a six-year contract.
HOUSTON TEXANS—Signed QB Craig Nall. Released WR Harry Williams.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES—Signed LB William Kershaw to the practice squad.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Signed CB Anthony Madison. Released CB Ricardo Colclough.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Signed LB Hannibal Navies. Waived FB Zak Keasey and signed him to the practice squad.
TENNESSEE TITANS—Placed LS Ken Amato on injured reserve. Signed LS Jeremy Cain from the practice squad.
WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Placed CB Carlos Rogers on injured reserve. Signed CB John Eubanks from practice squad. Signed LB Tyson Smith to the practice squad.
Arena Football League
CHICAGO RUSH—Signed QB Sherdrick Bonner and WR Damian Harrell.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
ANAHEIM DUCKS—Reassigned C Petteri Wirtanen and RW Jason King to Portland (AHL).
BOSTON BRUINS—Recalled G Jordan Sigalet from Providence (AHL).
CALGARY FLAMES—Recalled F Eric Nystrom from Quad City (AHL).
VANCOUVER CANUCKS—Reassigned F Mason Raymond to Manitoba (AHL).
Today’s odds
America’s Line
CIRCULAR REPORT: On the NFL board, the Viking-Chargers circle is for Minnesota QB Tavaris Jackson (questionable) and backup QB Kelly Holcomb (questionable).
NBA
| Favorite | Pts | Underdog |
| RAPTORS | 6.5 | 76ers |
| Wizards | 1 | PACERS |
| MAGIC | 7.5 | Bucks |
| NETS | 3 | Bulls |
| Mavericks | 3.5 | CAVALIERS |
| Spurs | 6.5 | GRIZZLIES |
| HORNETS | 10 | Kings |
| NUGGETS | 10.5 | Sonics |
NFL
| Favorite | Op | Cur | O/U | Underdog |
| Sunday | ||||
| Redskins | 3.5 | 3.5 | 35.5 | JETS |
| CHIEFS | 2 | 2 | 37 | Packers |
| BUCS | 4 | 3.5 | 37 | Cards |
| TITANS | 4 | 4 | 35.5 | Panthers |
| FALCONS | 3 | 3 | 37 | 49ers |
| SAINTS | 3.5 | 3.5 | 40 | Jaguars |
| LIONS | 3 | 3 | 45.5 | Broncos |
| Bengals | 2 (B) | 1 | 43.5 | BILLS |
| Chargers | 7.5 | [7] | 41 | VIKINGS |
| BROWNS | 1 | 1 | 47 | Seahawks |
| Patriots | 4.5 | 5 | 56.5 | COLTS |
| RAIDERS | 3 | 3 | 42 | Texans |
| Cowboys | 3 | 3 | 46 | EAGLES |
| Monday | ||||
| STEELERS | 8.5 | 9 | 36 | Ravens |
NOTE: The (B) after the opening line denotes that Buffalo opened as a favorite.
Bye week: Bears, Dolphins, Giants, Rams.
College football
| Favorite | Op | Cur | Underdog |
| Thursday | |||
| GA TECH | 3 | 2.5 | Va Tech |
| Friday | |||
| OHIO U | 8.5 | 7.5 | Temple |
| BOWL GREEN | 7 | 7 | Akron |
| Nevada-Reno | 4.5 | 7 | NEW MEX ST |
| Saturday | |||
| INDIANA | 6.5 | 6.5 | Ball St |
| UCONN | 2.5 | 2.5 | Rutgers |
| SO FLORIDA | 5 | 5 | Cincinnati |
| N’WESTERN | 1 | 1 | Iowa |
| N CAROLINA | 2.5 | 2.5 | Maryland |
| MIAMI-FLA | 13 | 11.5 | Nc State |
| Clemson | 16 | 16 | DUKE |
| FLORIDA | 16.5 | 15.5 | Vanderbilt |
| ARKANSAS | 4.5 | 4.5 | S Carolina |
| BYU | 21.5 | 21 | Colorado St |
| Kansas St | 14 | 14 | IOWA ST |
| KANSAS | 17 | 18.5 | Nebraska |
| E Carolina | 5 | 5 | MEMPHIS |
| PENN ST | 7 | 7 | PUrdue |
| NOTRE DAME | 3.5 | 3.5 | Navy |
| BOISE ST | 25.5 | 25.5 | San Jose St |
| Tex-El Paso | 7 | 7 | RICE |
| Lsu | 7.5 | 7 | ALABAMA |
| Ucla | 2.5 | 2.5 | ARIZONA |
| OREGON | 7 | 7 | Arizona St |
| MIAMI-OHIO | 7 | 7 | Buffalo |
| AIR FORCE | 16.5 | 16.5 | Army |
| C FLORIDA | 14 | 14 | Marshall |
| Michigan | 4.5 | 4 | MICHIGAN ST |
| OKLAHOMA | 20.5 | 20.5 | Tex A&M |
| OHIO ST | 15.5 | 15.5 | Wisconsin |
| FRESNO ST | 20.5 | 20.5 | Utah St |
| La Tech | 4 | 3.5 | IDAHO |
| TCU | 4 | 3.5 | New Mexico |
| Washington | 3 | 3 | STANFORD |
| TOLEDO | 7 | 7.5 | E Michigan |
| Texas TEch | 21 | 21 | BAYLOR |
| Texas | 3 | 3 | OKLA ST |
| Missouri | 4.5 | 3.5 | COLORADO |
| Wake Forest | 1.5 | 1 | VIRGINIA |
| So Miss | 11 | 11 | UAB |
| PITT | 12 | 13 | Syracuse |
| BOSTON COL | 6.5 | 6.5 | Florida St |
| Tulsa | 6.5 | 6.5 | TULANE |
| USC | 15 | 15 | Oregon St |
| Illinois | 10.5 | 11.5 | MINNESOTA |
| Wyoming | 4 | 4 | SAN DIEGO ST |
| CALIFORNIA | 14.5 | 14.5 | Washington St |
| ARKANSAS ST | 17.5 | 17.5 | Florida Int’l |
| GEORGIA | 15.5 | 16.5 | Troy |
| TENNESSEE | 31 | 29.5 | UL-Lafayette |
| Mid Tenn St | 4.5 | 4.5 | UL-MONROE |
| Sunday | |||
| HOUSTON | 19 | 19 | Smu |
Home teams in capital letters.