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BASEBALL

MLB

Free Agent signings

The 12 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources:

AMERICAN LEAGUE

OAKLAND (1) — Signed Esteban Loaiza, rhp, Washington, to a $21,375,000, three-year contract.

TORONTO (1) — Signed B.J. Ryan, lhp, Baltimore, to a $47 million, five-year contract.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

CHICAGO (2) — Signed Scott Eyre, lhp, San Francisco, to an $11 million, three-year contract; signed Bobby Howry, rhp, Cleveland, to a $12 million, three-year contract.

MILWAUKEE (2) — Re-signed Rick Helling, rhp, to an $850,000, one-year contract; re-signed Jeff Cirillo, 3b, to an $850,000, one-year contract.

NEW YORK (1) — Signed Billy Wagner, lhp, Philadelphia, to a $43 million, four-year contract.

PHILADELPHIA (1) — Signed Abraham Nunez, 3b, St. Louis, to a $3.35 million, two-year contract.

PITTSBURGH (1) — Signed Terry Adams, rhp, Philadelphia, to a minor league contract ($500,000).

SAN DIEGO (2) — Signed Geoff Blum, 3b, Chicago White Sox, to a $650,000, one-year contract; re-signed Eric Young, of, to a $700,000, one-year contract.

WASHINGTON (1) — Signed Marlon Anderson, inf, New York Mets, to a $1.85 million, two-year contract.

Remaining Free Agents list

AMERICAN LEAGUE

BALTIMORE (6) — James Baldwin, rhp; Jason Grimsley, rhp; Eli Marrero, of; Rafael Palmeiro, 1b; Sammy Sosa, of; B.J. Surhoff, of.

BOSTON (7) — Johnny Damon, of; Tony Graffanino, 2b; Matt Mantei, rhp; Kevin Millar; 1b; Bill Mueller, 3b; Mike Myers, lhp; John Olerud, 1b.

CLEVELAND (5) — Scott Elarton, rhp; Juan Gonzalez, of; Jose Hernandez, 1b; Kevin Millwood, rhp; Bob Wickman, rhp.

CHICAGO (4) — Raul Casanova, c; Carl Everett, dh; Paul Konerko, 1b; Frank Thomas, dh.

DETROIT (4) — Jason Johnson, rhp; Bobby Higginson, of; Fernando Vina, 2b; Rondell White, of.

KANSAS CITY (5) — Brian Anderson, lhp; Denny Hocking, of; Jose Lima, rhp; Joe McEwing, 3b; Scott Sullivan, rhp.

LOS ANGELES (6) — Paul Byrd, rhp; Jason Christiansen, lhp; Lou Merloni, 3b; Bengie Molina, c; Tim Salmon, dh; Jarrod Washburn, lhp.

MINNESOTA (3) — Jacque Jones, of; Joe Mays, rhp; Terry Mulholland, lhp.

NEW YORK (12) — Kevin Brown, rhp; Alan Embree, lhp; John Flaherty, c; Tom Gordon, rhp; Matt Lawton, of; Al Leiter, lhp; Tino Martinez, 1b; Ramiro Mendoza, rhp; Felix Rodriguez, rhp; Rey Sanchez, ss; Ruben Sierra, dh; Bernie Williams, of.

OAKLAND (5) — Alberto Castillo, c; Octavio Dotel, rhp; Erubiel Durazo, dh; Scott Hatteberg, dh; Ricardo Rincon, lhp.

SEATTLE (6) — Shigetoshi Hasegawa, rhp; Dave Hansen, 1b; Jamie Moyer, lhp; Jeff Nelson, rhp; Pokey Reese, ss. Dan Wilson, c.

TAMPA BAY (5) — Roberto Alomar, 2b; Danny Bautista, of; Alex S. Gonzalez, 3b; Travis Lee, 1b; Eduardo A. Perez, 1b.

TEXAS (7) — Sandy Alomar Jr., c; Doug Brocail, rhp; Greg Colbrunn, 1b; Richard Hidalgo, of; Steve Karsay, rhp; Kenny Rogers, lhp; John Wasdin, rhp.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

ARIZONA (4) — Royce Clayton, ss; Shawn Estes, lhp; Buddy Groom, lhp; Tim Worrell, rhp.

ATLANTA (7) — Kyle Farnsworth rhp; Julio Franco, 1b; Rafael Furcal, ss; Todd Hollandsworth, of; Brian Jordan, of; Eduardo Perez, c; Jay Powell, rhp.

CHICAGO (3) — Jeromy Burnitz, of; Chad Fox, rhp; Nomar Garciaparra, ss.

CINCINNATI (3) — Rich Aurilia, 2b; Jacob Cruz, of; Luis Lopez, 3b.

COLORADO (4) — Todd Greene, c; Byung-Hyun Kim, rhp; Dan Miceli, rhp; Jamey Wright, rhp.

HOUSTON (5) — Brad Ausmus, c; Roger Clemens, rhp; Orlando Palmeiro, of; Russ Springer, rhp; Jose Vizcaino, 2b.

LOS ANGELES (7) — r-Wilson Alvarez, lhp; Paul Bako, c; Elmer Dessens, rhp; Darren Dreifort, rhp; Olmedo Saenz, 1b; Jose Valentin, 3b; Jeff Weaver, rhp.

NEW YORK (11) — Miguel Cairo, 2b; Mike DeFelice, c; Danny Graves, rhp; Roberto Hernandez, rhp; Braden Looper, rhp; Doug Mientkiewicz, 1b; Jose Offerman, 1b; Mike Piazza, c; Felix Heredia, lhp; Shingo Takatsu, rhp; Gerald Williams of.

PHILADELPHIA (5) — Kenny Lofton, of; Ramon E. Martinez, ss; Todd Pratt, c; Michael Tucker, of; Ugueth Urbina, rhp.

PITTSBURGH (4) — Brian Meadows, rhp; Jose Mesa, rhp; Daryle Ward, 1b; Rick White, rhp.

ST. LOUIS (9) — Einar Diaz, c; Cal Eldred, rhp; Mark Grudzielanek, 2b; John Mabry, of; Matt Morris, rhp; Al Reyes, rhp; Reggie Sanders, of; Julian Tavarez, rhp; Larry Walker, of.

SAN DIEGO (9) — Pedro Astacio, rhp; Robert Fick, c; Brian Giles, of; Chris Hammond, lhp; Ramon J. Hernandez, c; Trevor Hoffman, rhp; Joe Randa, 3b; Rudy Seanez, rhp; Mark Sweeney, 1b.

WASHINGTON (8) — Tony Armas Jr., rhp; Carlos Baerga, 3b; Gary Bennett, c; Hector Carrasco, rhp; Deivi Cruz, 2b; Joey Eischen, lhp; Jeffrey Hammonds, of; Preston Wilson, of.

BASKETBALL

NBA

EASTERN CONFERENCE

AtlanticWLPctGB
Philadelphia87.533
New Jersey77.500 1/2
Boston58.3852
New York49.3083
Toronto114.0677
SoutheastWLPctGB
Miami86.571
Orlando77.5001
Washington67.4621 1/2
Charlotte510.3333 1/2
Atlanta211.1545 1/2
CentralWLPctGB
Detroit102.833
Cleveland94.6921 1/2
Indiana94.6921 1/2
Chicago75.5833
Milwaukee76.5383 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCE

SouthwestWLPctGB
San Antonio113.786
Dallas104.7141
Memphis95.6432
New Orleans67.4624 1/2
Houston411.2677 1/2
NorthwestWLPctGB
Minnesota76.538
Denver87.533
Utah69.4002
Portland58.3852
Seattle58.3852
PacificWLPctGB
L.A. Clippers104.714
Golden State106.6251
Phoenix75.5832
Sacramento77.5003
L.A. Lakers58.3854 1/2

Tuesday’s Results

Philadelphia 107, Portland 83

L.A. Clippers 93, Minnesota 84

Milwaukee 113, Dallas 111, OT

Chicago 85, Orlando 76

San Antonio 90, L.A. Lakers 84

Houston 100, Atlanta 85

Indiana 84, Utah 60

Sacramento 110, Charlotte 92

Today’s Games

Miami at Atlanta, 4 p.m.

Memphis at Toronto, 4 p.m.

Portland at Washington, 4 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Cleveland, 4 p.m.

Chicago at New York, 4:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Boston, 4:30 p.m.

Detroit at New Jersey, 4:30 p.m.

Indiana at Phoenix, 6 p.m.

New Orleans at Denver, 6 p.m.

Charlotte at Seattle, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at Golden State, 7:30 p.m.

Bucks 113, Mavericks 111 (OT)

Dallas (111) – Nowitzki 5-22 7-7 18, Powell 1-1 0-0 2, Dampier 3-6 1-2 7, Daniels 9-14 3-3 21, Terry 14-23 6-8 37, Van Horn 5-7 2-3 14, Dev.Harris 5-14 1-2 11, Diop 0-1 1-2 1. Totals 42-88 21-27 111.

Milwaukee (113) – Bogut 7-14 5-6 19, Simmons 9-14 8-10 26, Magloire 3-4 1-4 7, Ford 7-12 8-10 24, Williams 6-15 2-2 16, Kukoc 2-6 1-1 6, Gadzuric 3-5 0-0 6, Bell 3-10 2-2 9. Totals 40-82 27-35 113.

Dallas2727222411111
Milwaukee2332242113113

3-Point Goals—Dallas 6-13 (Terry 3-5, Van Horn 2-3, Nowitzki 1-4, Dev.Harris 0-1), Milwaukee 6-11 (Ford 2-3, Williams 2-3, Bell 1-1, Kukoc 1-3, Simmons 0-1). Fouled Out—Daniels, Van Horn. Rebounds—Dallas 47 (Nowitzki 12), Milwaukee 55 (Bogut 14). Assists—Dallas 17 (Daniels 4), Milwaukee 21 (Ford 7). Total Fouls—Dallas 29, Milwaukee 22. Technicals—Magloire, Williams. A—14,996 (18,717).

Bulls 85, Magic 76

Orlando (76) – Turkoglu 6-11 4-4 20, Howard 6-9 5-10 17, Battie 1-3 0-1 2, Stevenson 2-7 0-0 4, Francis 2-9 5-7 9, Nelson 4-10 3-4 13, Cato 1-1 0-0 2, Garrity 4-12 0-0 9, Augmon 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 26-63 17-26 76.

Chicago (85) – Nocioni 4-9 0-0 10, Sweetney 4-8 4-9 12, Chandler 4-4 1-2 9, Hinrich 8-17 2-3 20, Duhon 1-6 0-1 2, Deng 9-19 2-2 21, Gordon 2-8 2-2 7, Harrington 1-3 0-2 2, Songaila 1-2 0-0 2, Basden 0-2 0-0 0, Piatkowski 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 34-78 11-21 85.

Orlando2616161876
Chicago2219271785

3-Point Goals—Orlando 7-17 (Turkoglu 4-6, Nelson 2-5, Garrity 1-5, Francis 0-1), Chicago 6-23 (Nocioni 2-3, Hinrich 2-9, Deng 1-3, Gordon 1-4, Basden 0-1, Duhon 0-3). Fouled Out—Chandler. Rebounds—Orlando 51 (Howard 19), Chicago 49 (Nocioni 11). Assists—Orlando 20 (Francis 8), Chicago 28 (Hinrich 14). Total Fouls—Orlando 18, Chicago 23. Technicals—Howard, Turkoglu, Chandler. A—21,921 (21,711).

Clippers 93, Timberwolves 84

L.A. Clippers (93) – Maggette 11-18 8-9 30, Brand 9-18 1-2 19, Kaman 4-10 0-0 8, Mobley 6-12 0-2 13, Ewing 0-2 0-0 0, Cassell 5-11 1-3 13, Wilcox 3-6 0-0 6, Ross 2-4 0-1 4, McCarty 0-1 0-0 0, Eisley 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 40-83 10-17 93.

Minnesota (84) – Szczerbiak 3-9 3-4 10, Garnett 11-18 7-12 29, Olowokandi 2-3 1-2 5, Hassell 2-6 0-0 4, Jaric 6-15 4-5 17, Hudson 1-7 1-1 3, Griffin 4-11 0-0 9, McCants 2-7 0-0 5, Madsen 0-0 2-2 2, Frahm 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 31-79 18-26 84.

L.A. Clippers2225252193
Minnesota2123162484

3-Point Goals—L.A. Clippers 3-7 (Cassell 2-3, Mobley 1-2, Maggette 0-1, Ewing 0-1), Minnesota 4-12 (Szczerbiak 1-2, Jaric 1-2, McCants 1-2, Griffin 1-3, Frahm 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—L.A. Clippers 56 (Brand 13), Minnesota 50 (Griffin 14). Assists—L.A. Clippers 22 (Cassell 6), Minnesota 20 (Jaric 6). Total Fouls—L.A. Clippers 22, Minnesota 18. Technicals—L.A. Clippers Defensive Three Second, Garnett. A—13,101 (19,006).

Kings 110, Bobcats 92

Charlotte (92) – Wallace 5-15 0-0 10, Okafor 3-6 2-4 8, Brezec 6-9 1-1 13, Rush 7-17 0-0 15, Knight 3-8 0-0 7, Ely 4-8 2-2 10, J.Jones 3-6 0-0 7, Felton 2-6 2-2 6, Bogans 0-2 0-0 0, Voskuhl 1-4 2-2 5, Carroll 3-9 0-2 7, Robinson 2-6 0-0 4. Totals 39-96 9-13 92.

Sacramento (110) – Stojakovic 1-8 2-2 5, Abdur-Rahim 4-12 0-0 10, Miller 7-8 5-5 20, Wells 5-11 2-3 12, Bibby 9-11 3-3 25, Thomas 4-9 3-3 11, Garcia 3-3 0-0 8, Hart 2-5 0-0 4, Martin 2-6 0-1 4, Skinner 2-2 1-2 5, Williamson 1-2 4-4 6, Price 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 40-80 20-23 110.

Charlotte2521202692
Sacramento30293219110

3-Point Goals—Charlotte 5-17 (Knight 1-1, Voskuhl 1-1, J.Jones 1-2, Rush 1-3, Carroll 1-4, Bogans 0-1, Robinson 0-1, Wallace 0-2, Felton 0-2), Sacramento 10-14 (Bibby 4-5, Abdur-Rahim 2-2, Garcia 2-2, Miller 1-1, Stojakovic 1-3, Price 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Charlotte 53 (Brezec 12), Sacramento 51 (Abdur-Rahim 9). Assists—Charlotte 21 (Knight 9), Sacramento 29 (Miller 9). Total Fouls—Charlotte 24, Sacramento 18. A—17,317 (17,317).

Pacers 84, Jazz 60

Indiana (84) – Artest 3-10 1-4 8, Croshere 3-6 0-0 7, O’Neal 7-13 7-8 21, Tinsley 5-9 1-2 14, Jackson 4-12 0-0 9, Granger 1-4 0-0 2, Jasikevicius 3-6 0-0 8, Harrison 1-4 2-4 4, Jones 3-7 2-2 9, Johnson 0-1 2-2 2, Walker 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 30-74 15-22 84.

Utah (60) – Harpring 2-6 2-4 6, Okur 3-9 2-3 8, Ostertag 1-5 0-0 2, Williams 4-10 4-5 14, De.Brown 1-7 0-0 2, Kirilenko 3-6 1-3 7, Collins 1-1 0-0 2, Humphries 3-6 2-4 8, Palacio 0-3 0-0 0, Owens 1-3 0-0 2, Whaley 0-5 0-0 0, Miles 4-8 0-0 9. Totals 23-69 11-19 60.

Indiana1618292184
Utah1314141960

3-Point Goals—Indiana 9-18 (Tinsley 3-3, Jasikevicius 2-3, Artest 1-2, Jones 1-2, Croshere 1-3, Jackson 1-4, Johnson 0-1), Utah 3-8 (Williams 2-2, Miles 1-1, De.Brown 0-1, Harpring 0-2, Okur 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Indiana 58 (O’Neal 15), Utah 47 (Okur 9). Assists—Indiana 14 (O’Neal 4), Utah 15 (Kirilenko, Okur 3). Total Fouls—Indiana 19, Utah 20. Technicals—Indiana Defensive Three Second 3. A—17,021. (19,911).

Rockets 100, Hawks 85

Atlanta (85) – J.Smith 2-4 2-4 6, Harrington 5-14 4-7 14, Pachulia 4-11 5-8 13, Johnson 6-20 4-5 17, Stoudamire 4-11 5-6 14, Childress 1-3 0-0 2, M.Williams 5-9 0-0 11, Thomas 0-0 0-0 0, Edwards 1-2 2-4 4, Ivey 2-2 0-0 4. Totals 30-76 22-34 85.

Houston (100) – McGrady 7-16 11-12 25, Howard 5-7 2-3 12, Yao 10-17 5-6 25, Head 4-12 2-2 12, Wesley 3-10 2-2 10, Anderson 4-11 1-2 10, Mutombo 0-2 0-0 0, Swift 2-3 1-2 5, Bowen 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 35-78 25-31 100.

Atlanta2229151985
Houston26262226100

3-Point Goals—Atlanta 3-12 (M.Williams 1-2, Johnson 1-4, Stoudamire 1-5, Harrington 0-1), Houston 5-16 (Wesley 2-4, Head 2-5, Anderson 1-5, McGrady 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Atlanta 49 (Harrington, Pachulia 9), Houston 58 (Yao 12). Assists—Atlanta 17 (Johnson 7), Houston 16 (McGrady 5). Total Fouls—Atlanta 25, Houston 25. Technicals—Atlanta Defensive Three Second, Houston Defensive Three Second 2. A—12,825 (17,982).

76ers 107, Trail Blazers 83

Portland (83) – Miles 4-9 5-8 13, Z.Randolph 10-18 4-6 24, Przybilla 0-3 3-6 3, Monia 2-6 0-0 4, Telfair 5-9 0-0 12, Dixon 1-5 3-4 5, Jack 2-6 1-2 5, Ratliff 0-1 0-0 0, Outlaw 3-6 0-0 6, Webster 2-4 0-0 5, Khryapa 2-3 0-0 4, Blake 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 32-72 16-26 83.

Philadelphia (107) – Korver 6-13 1-1 16, Webber 6-19 4-5 16, Dalembert 1-7 2-4 4, Iguodala 3-7 2-2 8, Iverson 16-27 5-5 38, Hunter 1-2 2-2 4, Salmons 6-13 1-2 13, Ollie 1-1 0-0 2, Nailon 0-0 0-0 0, Bradley 2-3 2-2 6, Williams 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 42-94 19-23 107.

Portland2022231883
Philadelphia23352227107

3-Point Goals—Portland 3-8 (Telfair 2-2, Webster 1-2, Outlaw 0-1, Monia 0-3), Philadelphia 4-12 (Korver 3-6, Iverson 1-3, Iguodala 0-1, Salmons 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Portland 40 (Z.Randolph 9), Philadelphia 66 (Webber 15). Assists—Portland 16 (Miles 4), Philadelphia 17 (Iguodala 4). Total Fouls—Portland 20, Philadelphia 21. Technicals—Portland Defensive Three Second 2, Philadelphia Defensive Three Second 3. A—12,676. (20,444).

Spurs 90, Lakers 84

L.A. Lakers (84) – Odom 12-25 1-3 27, Cook 0-7 0-0 0, Mihm 2-6 2-4 6, S.Parker 4-7 2-2 10, Bryant 9-33 7-8 25, Walton 0-1 0-0 0, Vujacic 3-7 1-1 10, Bynum 3-6 0-0 6, Profit 0-1 0-0 0, McKie 0-1 0-0 0, Green 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 33-94 13-18 84.

San Antonio (90) – Bowen 5-7 0-0 11, Duncan 6-13 4-7 16, Nesterovic 3-5 0-0 6, T.Parker 4-11 2-4 10, Ginobili 9-14 2-4 22, Finley 5-12 2-2 12, Horry 0-2 2-4 2, Van Exel 1-2 1-2 4, Barry 1-5 0-0 2, Mohammed 2-5 1-2 5, Oberto 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 36-76 14-25 90.

L.A. Lakers1721212584
San Antonio2914272090

3-Point Goals—L.A. Lakers 5-14 (Vujacic 3-4, Odom 2-3, S.Parker 0-1, Bryant 0-6), San Antonio 4-10 (Ginobili 2-3, Bowen 1-2, Van Exel 1-2, Horry 0-1, Finley 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—L.A. Lakers 52 (Odom 16), San Antonio 65 (Duncan 9). Assists—L.A. Lakers 14 (Walton, Odom, Vujacic 3), San Antonio 15 (Duncan, T.Parker 5). Total Fouls—L.A. Lakers 26, San Antonio 18. A—18,797 (18,500).

NBA Leaders

Through Nov. 28

ScoringGFGFTPTSAVG
Bryant, LAL121539441034.2
Iverson, Phil.1415614046633.3
James, Clev.131308936928.4
Arenas, Wash.131128534426.5
Redd, Mil.121008531125.9
Nowitzki, Dall.131186733325.6
Wade, Mia.1412510535725.5
Pierce, Bos.131138632925.3
Allen, Sea.131036330523.5
Brand, LAC131128030423.4
Richardson, G.S.161315835021.9
Davis, Bos.131134328221.7
Duncan, S.A.131125728221.7
Garnett, Minn.121054926021.7
Lewis, Sea.13956027921.5
O’Neal, Ind.12956525521.3
Jamison, Wash.131054627621.2
Bosh, Tor.151168631821.2
Artest, Ind.11786323321.2
Parker, S.A.131164227521.2
ReboundsGOFFDEFTOTAVG
Camby, Den.144614519113.6
Howard, Orl.134611916512.7
Marion, Phoe.124810215012.5
B. Wallace, Det.124810114912.4
Duncan, S.A.133911615511.9
Jamison, Wash.133611014611.2
Garnett, Minn.121810812610.5
O’Neal, Ind.12329312510.4
Brand, LAC13409413410.3
Bosh, Tor.15539815110.1
AssistsGASTAVG
Nash, Phoe.1213010.8
Davis, G.S.151348.9
Iverson, Phil.141158.2
Billups, Det.12988.2
Knight, Char.131037.9
Cassell, LAC13957.3
Miller, Den.151097.3
Ford, Mil.12867.2
Wade, Mia.14976.9
Kidd, N.J.14956.8
FG PercentageFGFGAPCT
Collison, Sea.5185.600
Mourning, Mia.59101.584
Wallace, Char.5799.576
Battier, Mem.73129.566
Brand, LAC112198.566
Parker, S.A.116206.563
Iguodala, Phil.58104.558
Garnett, Minn.105189.556
Abdur-Rahim, Sac.76137.555
Camby, Den.98179.547

NBA Players of The Week

Eastern Conference

Nov. 28 — G Gerald Wallace, Charlotte

Nov. 21 — F LeBron James, Cleveland

Nov. 14 — G Gilbert Arenas, Washington

Nov. 7 — G T.J. Ford, Milwaukee

Western Conference

Nov. 28 — G Steve Nash, Phoenix

Nov. 21 — F Elton Brand, L.A. Clippers

Nov. 14 — C Marcus Camby, Denver

Nov. 7 — G Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers

College men

EAST

Clemson 96, Penn St. 88

Colgate 65, Dartmouth 64, 2OT

Colorado 78, Penn 60

Connecticut 68, Army 54

Fairleigh Dickinson 76, Quinnipiac 70

Hofstra 64, St. John’s 51

Lafayette 57, Cornell 43

Lehigh 67, Eastern 48

Loyola, Md. 68, American U. 60

Pittsburgh 79, St. Francis, NY 58

Rhode Island 48, Boston U. 38

Saint Joseph’s 69, Drexel 59

SOUTH

Alabama 73, Louisiana Tech 63

Coll. of Charleston 96, Florida Christian 42

Fla. International 69, South Florida 64

Florida St. 97, Purdue 57

Georgia 95, Florida A&M 74

Georgia St. 76, Louisiana-Lafayette 61

Houston 84, LSU 83

Illinois 68, North Carolina 64

Kentucky 75, High Point 55

Middle Tennessee 81, Chattanooga 71

Mississippi 59, Louisiana-Monroe 43

Northwestern St. 76, Centenary 74

Southern U. 71, Jarvis Christian 58

UCF 61, Bethune-Cookman 48

W. Kentucky 92, UAB 76

Wake Forest 91, Wisconsin 88

Winthrop 79, Newberry 77

MIDWEST

Dayton 75, Cincinnati 66

Detroit 64, E. Michigan 60

Illinois St. 62, Grambling St. 50

Iowa St. 68, N. Iowa 61

Michigan 74, Miami 53

Missouri 60, UMKC 42

W. Illinois 76, E. Illinois 68

Wis.-Green Bay 60, N. Dakota St. 55

Xavier 81, Coppin St. 56

SOUTHWEST

Ark.-Little Rock 67, John Brown 62

SMU 74, Long Island U. 62

Sam Houston St. 85, Texas Coll. 49

Stephen F.Austin 91, Houston Baptist 66

Texas 82, Texas-Pan American 54

FAR WEST

CS Stanislaus 91, UC Irvine 90

Montana 75, Utah Valley St. 59

S. Utah 68, Weber St. 47

Santa Clara 47, San Jose St. 46

UCLA 73, Albany, N.Y. 65

Non-conference

Whitworth 85, Montana Tech 76

Montana Tech (3-5) – Harmon 8-11 1-4 21, Blixt 6-19 0-0 14, J.Williams 3-3 0-0 6, Egge 3-4 4-4 10, M.Williams 0-1 4-6 4, Scarbrough 5-10 1-1 11, R.Williams 0-0 0-0 0, Redekopp 0-0 0-0 0, Nottingham 1-3 0-0 3, Briggs 3-6 1-2 7. Totals 29-57 11-17 76.

Whitworth (2-1) – Pecht 6-15 4-4 16, Williams 5-6 10-12 22, Young 5-11 3-4 17, Tucker 5-9 7-9 17, Hasenfus 3-5 1-1 7, Simons 0-1 0-0 0, Jones 1-3 0-0 2, Jurich 1-3 2-2 4, McClinon 0-2 0-0 0, Fletcher 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 26-57 27-32 85.

Halftime–Whitworth 33, Montana Tech 31. 3-point goals–Montana Tech 7-19 (Harmon 4-6, Blixt 2-11, Nottingham 1-1, Egge 0-1), Whitworth 6-15 (Young 4-8, Williams 2-3, Tucker 0-1, Simons 0-1, Jones 0-1, Fletcher 0-1). Fouled out–Harmon, Hasenfus. Rebounds–Montana Tech 39 (Harmon 6), Whitworth 27 (Pecht 8). Assists–Montana Tech 10 (Harmon 4), Whitworth 12 (Williams 5). Total fouls–Montana Tech 24, Whitworth 16. A–625.

North Idaho 86, Columbia Basin 69

Columbia Basin – Hammond 4-10 2-3 11, Colbray 2-3 2-4 7, Frank 3-7 2-2 9, Sivek 1-5 3-4 5, M.Larson 3-6 1-3 8, Jarrett 2-3 0-0 4, Garin 1-3 0-0 2, White 2-3 0-0 5, Blessinger 1-1 0-0 2, Reynolds 3-7 2-3 10, S.Larson 0-1 1-2 1, Beribak 2-5 1-1 5. Totals 24-54 14-22 69.

North Idaho – Craddock 3-5 1-2 7, Hopson 5-6 2-3 13, Donald 0-3 0-0 0, Nagle 3-5 1-2 7, Clair 9-14 7-7 28, Bradshaw 4-7 0-0 12, Stockwell 2-4 1-4 6, Sutton 2-3 0-0 5, Hardy 1-1 0-0 2, Parks 0-2 0-0 0, Arigbon 1-3 4-4 6. Totals 30-53 4-4 86.

Halftime–North Idaho 46, Columbia Basin 39. 3-point goals–Columbia Basin 7-19 (Reynolds 2-6, Colbray 1-1, White 1-1, M.Larson 1-2, Frank 1-2, Hammond 1-4, Jarrett 0-1, Garin 0-1, Beribak 0-1), North Idaho 10-20 (Bradshaw 4-7, Clair 3-6, Hopson 1-2, Sutton 1-2, Stockwell 1-1, Nagle 0-1, Donald 0-1). Fouled out–Frank. Rebounds–Columbia Basin 24 (Hammond 5), North Idaho 33 (Clair 7). Assists–Columbia Basin 12 (Garin 3), North Idaho 13 (Hopson 6). Total fouls–Columbia Basin 19, North Idaho 19.

College women

EAST

Hartford 70, Rider 41

Loyola, Md. 84, Long Island U. 75

Massachusetts 71, Siena 53

Mount St. Mary’s, Md. 80, Navy 72

Syracuse 92, Colgate 56

Toledo 83, St. Francis, Pa. 59

SOUTH

Auburn 91, Jacksonville St. 70

Campbell 79, Winthrop 64

Davidson 95, Oglethorpe 39

ETSU 81, E. Kentucky 74

East Carolina 74, N. Carolina A&T 71

Georgia Southern 73, South Carolina 66

High Point 65, UNC-Greensboro 63, OT

IUPUI 60, Charleston Southern 48

Indiana 68, Belmont 58

Louisiana-Lafayette 78, Texas Southern 57

Northwestern St. 78, Centenary 56

Old Dominion 93, Penn St. 61

Southern Miss. 64, Mississippi St. 57

Temple 60, Md.-Eastern Shore 53

Troy 67, Birmingham-Southern 64

Virginia Tech 79, Evansville 59

W. Kentucky 71, Louisville 61

William & Mary 82, Longwood 58

MIDWEST

Chicago St. 68, Loyola of Chicago 50

Illinois 57, N. Illinois 43

Notre Dame 74, Iona 55

Purdue 95, Arkansas St. 58

SE Missouri 74, S. Illinois 63

SOUTHWEST

Ark.-Little Rock 64, Oklahoma St. 54

Arkansas 88, Grambling St. 69

Sam Houston St. 86, Jarvis Christian 39

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 56, Texas-San Antonio 44

FAR WEST

Portland St. 68, San Jose St. 62

San Francisco 67, Cal Poly 65

Utah Valley St. 65, Westminster, Utah 60

Non-conference

CC Spokane 62, CCS Alumni 47

CCS Alumni – Skaife 0-1 2-2 2, Korling 1-1 0-0 2, Albi 0-1 1-2 1, Boyle 1-2 0-0 3, Kennedy 1-4 6-8 8, Bender 1-1 2-2 4, Abby Shepherd 0-0 1-2 1, Robinson 0-3 0-0 0, Carlander 0-2 0-2 0, Pilkington 2-5 0-2, Pederson 6-10 4-9 16, Hendrickson 0-1 0-0 0, Knox 1-2 2-2 4, Jolley 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 14-37 18-31 47.

CC Spokane – Hatten 3-9 0-0 8, Jackson 1-7 0-0 2, Floyd 0-0 0-0 0, Middleton 2-4 0-0 4, Petersen 3-4 0-0 8, O’Neal 3-10 1-2 7, Mittlestadt 0-0 0-0 0, Taylor 3-6 0-0 6, Scates 3-6 2-2 8, Zilkoski 6-12 1-1 14, Wittkopf 2-2 0-0 4, Claflin 0-2 1-2 1. Totals 26-62 5-7 62.

Halftime––CC Spokane 36, Alumni 15. 3-point goals––Alumni 1-7 (Albi 0-1, Boyle 1-1, Robinson 0-1, Pilkington 0-1, Pederson 0-1, Jolley 0-1), CC Spokane 5-18 (Hatten 2-6, Schneider 0-2, Middleton 0-1, Petersen 2-2, O’Neal 0-2, Scates 0-1, Zilkoski 1-4). Fouled out––Middleton. Rebounds––Alumni 26 (Robinson 5), CC Spokane 40 (Taylor 8). Assists––Alumni 2 (Albi, Robinson), CC Spokane 14 (Jackson 4, Scates 4). Total Fouls––Alumni 8, Spokane 24. Technical fouls–None. A–NA.

North Idaho 65, Columbia Basin 59

North Idaho – Bascacci 0-4 0-0 0, Caitlin 6-11 0-0 16, Dennehy 4-112-6 12,Gilmore 6-10 0-0 12, Wendt 0-1 0-0 0, Hill 0-4 1-2 1, McIntyre 1-4 0-0 2, Scott 2-9 1-1 5, Koppen 7-13 1-1 17. Totals 26-67 5-10 65.

Columbia Basin – Robinson 10-13 0-1 22, Miller 1-2 0-0 2, Shelton 0-0 0-0 0, Griffin 6-8 1-2 14, Dalgliesh 3-7 2-2 8, Hughes 1-2 0-0 2, Harris 0-1 0-0 0, Smith 1-1 0-0 2, Edwards 4-10 1-4 9. Totals 26-44 4-9 59

Halftime- Columbia Basin 30, North Idaho 29. 3-point goals- North Idaho 8-16 ( Bascacci 0-1, Caitlin 4-6, Dennehy 2-2, Wendt 0-1, Koppen 2-6), Columbia Basin 3-3( Robinson 2-2, Griffin 1-1). Fouled out- None. Rebounds- North Idaho 32 (Scott 7), Columbia Basin 33 (Dalgliesh 12). Assists- North Idaho 20 (Bascacci 7, Caitlin 7), Columbia Basin 17 (Dalgliesh 5). Total Fouls–North Idaho 12, Columbia Basin 9. A–NA.

High school boys

Non-league

Rogers 55, Cheney 50

Cheney5131715- 50
Rogers16111612- 55

Cheney (0-1) Meyer 2 0-0 6, Gibb 6 1-2 13, Parker 1 2-2 4, Donnerberg 4 0-0 9, Brunell 3 3-4 9, Hardie 0 0-0 0, Benzel 0 0-0 0, Jones 4 1-3 9. Totals 20 7-11 50.

Rogers (1-0) Erickson 1 0-0 3, Stone 2 0-0 5, Smith 0 0-0 0, Livengood 5 8-13 18, Holt 2 0-0 4, Durant 2 3-5 7, Taylor 4 2-2 11, Garry 0 0-0 0, Anderson 0 0-0 0, Kirchner 2 2-2 6. Total 18 15-22 55.

3-point goals–Meyer 2, Donnerberg, Erickson, Stone, Taylor. Total fouls–Cheney 18, Rogers 14. Fouled out–Meyer.

Lake City 48, Lewis and Clark 36

Lewis and Clark112815- 36
Lake City13101114- 48

Lewis and Clark (0-1) – Proost 1 0-0 2, Jennings 3 4-6 10, Montoya 0 0-0 0, Poland 2 0-0 4, Hardrick 1 1-2 3, Jones 2 1-1 6, Lee-Hill 2 0-2 5, Fullmer 2 0-0 4, Washington 0 0-0 0, Kliewer 1 0-0 2. Totals 14 6-11 36.

Lake City (1-0) – Everson 0 0-0 0, Bra. Bemis 1 3-4 5, B. Capaul 0 0-0 0, Kreighbaum 4 0-0 8, Taylor 6 2-2 14, Bre. Bemis 0 1-2 1, Marfice 0 1-2 1, Stoddard 3 7-10 13, Jewell 2 1-2 6, Souza 0 1-2 1. Totals 16 15-22 48.

3-point goals–Jones, Lee-Hill, Jewell. Total fouls–Lewis and Clark 17, Lake City 11. Fouled out–Bre. Bemis. Technicals–LC coach Jeff Norton.

Mead 69, Coeur d’Alene 65

Mead14181522- 69
Coeur d’Alene1627148- 65

Mead (1-0) Ingebretsen 6 2-3 17, Seay 1 0-2 2, Shriver 2 0-0 4, Loewen 2 0-0 6, Hanson 1 0-0 2, Mounce 1 0-0 2, Ashe 10 4-6 25, Harter 4 3-4 11. Totals 27 9-15 69.

Coeur d’Alene (0-1) Prohaska 3 5-11 11, Clinton 1 2-3 4, Peterson 1 0-0 2, Palmer 9 1-1 23, Eborall 0 0-2 0, Duplessis 3 0-0 9, Latorre 2 2-3 6, Smith 5 0-0 10. Totals 24 10-20 65.

3-point goals–Ingebretsen 2, Loewen 2, Ashe, Palmer 4, Duplessis 3. Total fouls–Mead 15, Coeur d’Alene 18.

Lakeland 62, Bonners Ferry 54

Bonners Ferry9191313- 54
Lakeland10202012- 62

Bonners Ferry (0-2) Ernst 0, Botkin 0, S.Behrens 13, Simpson 16, Robinson 5, Cox 2, Hawks 4, Zebedo 0, Pluid 0, Mendez 4, Rice 5, K.Behrens 5.

Lakeland (2-0) Bear 6, Kelsey 2, Viebrock 5, Gallia 28, Bartlett 12, Ramus 0, Mallory 5, Hanni 0, Huff 4, Carr 0.

PF Christian 81, St. Michael’s 26

St. Michael’s51047- 26
Post Falls Christian19231722- 81

St. Michael’s (0-1) N. Johnson 6, T. Johnson 0, Steinberg 0, Czapla 14, Knight 0, Strain 0, Mazurik 6, Hein 0.

Post Falls Christian (1-0) Manes 10, Rouse 7, Park 18, Vick 4, Winslow 3, Messier 11, Munson 4, Hutchins 13, Ralls 2, Goodall 9.

Lapwai 95, Lakeside (ID) 30

Lapwai27302315- 95
Lakeside (ID)7698- 30

Lapwai (1-0) Leighton 0, Do. Church 8, Reuben 27, Taylor 4, Moody 4, Konei 2, Powake 0, Dr. Church 13, P. Leighton 13, Wilson 8, Ellenwood 4, Andersen 4, Post 3.

Lakeside (ID) (0-1) Bearstail 0, Bighead 2, Brennel 2, Campbell 2, Curley 4, Mahoney 2, Miller 4, Peters 3, Sifford 4, Torpy 2, Weaselhead 5.

St. Maries 69, Kootenai 66 (OT)

St. Maries102110199- 69
Kootenai26613156- 66

St. Maries (1-0) Grubham 6, Ja. Szalasi 4, Boyle 4, Bell 3,D. Baker 5, Z. Szalasi 19, Smith 2, T. Baker 9, Christiansen 3, Jo. Szalasi 8, Eggleston 0, Masterson 6.

Kootenai (0-1) Gustin 3, Donohoe 12, Ness 10, Thomas 13, Cranford 15, Kraack 7, Barnes 6, Wallace 0.

Kellogg 41, Potlatch 34

Kellogg914513- 41
Potlatch106810- 34

Kellogg (1-1) Schrieber 0, Kilbourne 5, Ketchum 6, Furlin 0, Lloyd 11, Conboy 3, McDonald 3, Big Spring 13.

Potlatch (0-1) Palmer 7, Sapp 6, Larson 2, Nagle 6, Anders 7, Pollock 4, Morgan 2.

High school girls

Inland Empire League

Coeur d’Alene 63, Lakeland 43

Lakeland1211135- 43
Coeur d’Alene16171317- 63

Lakeland (3-1) Smith 0 0-0 0, Nichols 1 2-2 4, Sanders 0 0-0 0, Reynolds 0 3-4 3, North 3 0-0 6, Findley 1 0-0 2, Stiegemeier 3 1-2 7, Corsi 1 0-0 2, Boucher 4 2-2 10, Bohannon 4 0-0 8

Coeur d’Alene (3-2) Lenz 2 0-2 5, Griffitts 6 2-3 14, Simon 4 0-0 9, Reyes 1 2-5 4, Stark 3 0-0 9, Warbrick 0 0-0 0, Heleker 1 0-0 2, DeLong 4 1-2 10, McCoy 1 0-0 2, Dotts 4 0-0 8.

3-point goals–Stiegemeier 1, Lenz 1, Simon 1, Stark 3, Delong 1. Total fouls–Lakeland 17, Couer D’Alene 10.

Post Falls 51, Lake City 42 (OT)

Lake City10141341- 42
Post Falls81181410- 51

Lake City (2-3) Fenenbock 2 0-0 6, Hawn 0 0-0 0, Bryntensen 0 0-2 0, Moreland 2 1-1 6, Bemis 2 0-0 5, Crimp 3 2-2 8, Rouson 2 0-5 5, Johnson 0 0-0 0, Satterwaite 0 1-2 1, Baker 5 1-2 11.

Post Falls (2-0) McArthur 2 9-17 14, Arnone 0 4-4 4, Schoening 0 1-2 1, Seasline 1 0-0 2, McVeigh 3 5-5 11, Enos 0 0-0 0, Matthewson 2 2-2 6, Topp 3 4-8 11, Steinbach 0 2-4 2.

3-point goals–Fenenbock 2, Moreland 1, Bemis 1, Rousen 1, McArthur 1. Total fouls–Lake City 30, Post Falls 19. Fouled out–Fenenbock, Moreland, Bemis, Rousen.

Non-league

Lewiston 67, Hermiston 37

Hermiston961210- 37
Lewiston13191817- 67

Hermiston Davis 1 0-0 2, Cody 2 0-0 5, Crossley 2 4-6 9, Gill 0 1-2 1, Chadwick 1 3-4 5, Morrison 0 0-2 0, Ena 3 2-2 8, Arnett 3 1-3 7.

Lewiston (2-2) Devorak 1 1-2 6, Seidel 0 0-0 0, Larsen 7 1-3 17, Luke 3 2-2 9, Edwards-Teasley 3 1-3 7, Judd 6 0-1 14, Hechtner 1 0-0 2, Havens 6 0-1 12.

3-point goals–Cody, Crossley, Devorak Luke, Larson 2, Judd 2.

Total fouls–Hermiston 15, Lewiston 18.

Shadle Park 58, Riverside 29

Shadle Park18131215- 58
Riverside69311- 29

Shadle Park (1-0) Bolle 0, Margitich 0, Niemeier 2, Fenter 0, Jackson 0, Gabriel 8, Dezellem 3, Bishop 14, Cantu 9, Pope 0, Peterson 22.

Riverside (0-1) Holm 1, Hansen 0, Spicer 9, Carlander 1, Berry 0, Clark 15, Davis 0, Robinson 0, Scott 3.

3-point goals–Bishop 2, Dezellem, Spicer, Clark.

Total fouls–Shadle Park 12, Riverside 14.

Wallace 58, Timberlake 39

Timberlake1011513- 39
Wallace1617187- 58

Timberlake (1-4) Kincella 4, Walker 4, Puckett 13, Brunko 8, Grant 5, Costigan-Galdes 2, Overland 1, Edelblute 2.

Wallace (3-0) Hinsz 6, Wild 2, Dechand 2, Hayman 4, Williams 18, Carver 11, Moore 15.

St. Maries 44, Culdesac 35

St. Maries8111312- 44
Culdesac612413- 35

St. Maries (2-0) Ratcliffe 0 0-2 0, Siron 2 3-8 7, Turner 1 0-2 2, Loe 1 0-1 2, Truscott 3 0-0 6, Krier 2 0-4 4, Tweedy 1 0-0 2, Shelden 2 2-4 6, Sines 2 0-0 2, Lehman 4 3-7 11.

Culdesac Holland 0 0-0 0, Stowers 0 0-0 0, Crawford 0 0-0 0, Pulley 1 0-0 2, Lane 8 4-4 22, C. Zenner 1 0-0 2, J. Zenner 0 0-0 0, Fender 0 1-4 1, Remsburg 3 0-3 6, Block 1 0-1 2.

St. Michael’s 49, PF Christian 32

St. Michael’s916618- 49
Post Falls Christian6899- 32

St. Michael’s (1-0) Ochoa 0, K. Urann 4, Raynor 0, P. Urann 16, Durazo 0, Vogel 13, Zver 12, Baumann 0, Mazurik 2, Netzel 2, Rontoni 0, South 0, Czapla 0.

Post Falls Christian (3-3) Adkins 0, Berquam 0, Hutchins 2, Henson 2, Smrz 0, Trenkle 4, Hoye 4, G.Bishop 8, Vonwesler 0, E.Bishop 8, Shaw 4.

St. John-Endicott 67, Waitsburg 38

St. John-Endicott20131519- 67
Waitsburg891011- 38

St. John-Endicott (1-0) Miller 13, FitzGerald 8, Schlomer 8, Gossard 16, McCanna 5, Scheuerman 4, Hedlund 2, Heitstuman 2, Curtis 9.

Waitsburg (0-1) Hoilman 0, Coila 4, Stringham 7, Larson 0, Ingles 10, Zuger 7, Cole 5, Hamann 1, Montogomery 4.

FOOTBALL

NFL

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

EastWLTPctPFPA
New England650.545243279
Buffalo470.364161223
Miami470.364195217
N.Y. Jets290.182140248
SouthWLTPctPFPA
Indianapolis11001.000331159
Jacksonville830.727235187
Tennessee380.273236284
Houston1100.091168325
NorthWLTPctPFPA
Cincinnati830.727289208
Pittsburgh740.636243187
Cleveland470.364169194
Baltimore380.273145226
WestWLTPctPFPA
Denver920.818283190
San Diego740.636323219
Kansas City740.636270230
Oakland470.364239262

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

EastWLTPctPFPA
Dallas740.636243188
N.Y. Giants740.636302208
Washington560.455217224
Philadelphia560.455229246
SouthWLTPctPFPA
Carolina830.727266188
Tampa Bay740.636216196
Atlanta740.636271213
New Orleans380.273180285
NorthWLTPctPFPA
Chicago830.727182120
Minnesota650.545198257
Detroit470.364174220
Green Bay290.182232223
WestWLTPctPFPA
Seattle920.818296208
St. Louis560.455285327
Arizona380.273222292
San Francisco290.182173323

Sunday, Dec. 4

Buffalo at Miami, 10 a.m.

Minnesota at Detroit, 10 a.m.

Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 10 a.m.

Green Bay at Chicago, 10 a.m.

Houston at Baltimore, 10 a.m.

Tennessee at Indianapolis, 10 a.m.

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 10 a.m.

Atlanta at Carolina, 10 a.m.

Tampa Bay vs. New Orleans at Baton Rouge, La., 10 a.m.

Jacksonville at Cleveland, 10 a.m.

Washington at St. Louis, 1:05 p.m.

Arizona at San Francisco, 1:05 p.m.

Denver at Kansas City, 1:15 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at New England, 1:15 p.m.

Oakland at San Diego, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 5

Seattle at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

NFL Playoff Scenarios

AFC SOUTH

Indianapolis can clinch:

Division title with: a win and Jacksonville loss. First-round bye with: A win, Jacksonville loss and Cincinnati loss. Playoff berth with: 1) A win. 2) A tie and Pittsburgh loss or tie. 3) A tie and San Diego loss. 4) A Pittsburgh loss and San Diego loss. 5) A Pittsburgh loss and Kansas City loss.

NFC WEST

Seattle can clinch division title with:

1) A win or St. Louis loss. 2) A tie and St. Louis tie.

Houston and San Francisco have been eliminated.

NFL Statistics

AFC Individual Leaders

QB’sAttComYdsTDInt
Palmer, Cin.3612522922237
Manning, Ind.3412322779228
Rthlsbrgr, Pit.156961316124
Plmmr, Den.3141932236144
Brees, S.D.34622326531811
Brady, N.E.38723730301810
Leftwich, Jac.3021752123155
Green, K.C.3602242694117
McNair, Ten.3622242389149
Collins, Oak.4062232882159
RushersAttYdsAvgLGTD
James, Ind.27612404.53311
Tomlinson, SD23610864.66217
L.Johnson, KC1919685.1469
RJohnson, Cin.2349684.1287
McGahee, Buf2369484.0274
Droughns, Cle.2119414.575t2
MiAndrsn, Den1878134.344t8
Brown, Mia.1677894.765t4
Jordan, Oak.2187893.6269
Parker, Pit.1627174.4453
ReceiversNoYdsAvgLGTD
CJohnson, Cin66108516.470t7
Wayne, Ind.6481212.766t4
Harrison, Ind.6279412.880t9
Branch, N.E.6075612.6514
Mason, Bal.6071511.9352
Gates, S.D.5982313.9387
Jordan, Oak.594838.2282
Gonzalez, K.C.5861810.7361
Smith, Den.5772312.7725
Moulds, Buf.545119.555t3
PuntersNoYdsLGAvg
Miller, N.E.5626105946.6
Moorman, Buf.4922736346.4
Sauerbrun, Den.5223556645.3
Scifres, S.D.4620706045.0
Lechler, Oak.5524665944.8
D. Jones, Mia.5825966044.8
Graham, NY-J5122655844.4
Zastudil, Bal.5926026044.1
Hanson, Jac.6026317443.9
Smith, Ind.3314415843.7
Punt ReturnersNoYdsAvgLGTD
Sams, Bal.3034811.6510
Welker, Mia.2829910.7470
P. Jones, Ten.151499.9390
DaWilliams, Den161479.2520
Dwight, N.E.222009.1290
Cotchery, NY-J171528.9180
Northcutt, Cle.232018.7370
Pearman, Jac.332688.1240
Randle El, Pit.262047.872t1
Walters, Ind.14997.1190
Kick returnersNoYdsAvgLGTD
McGee, Buf.2269531.6820
Mathis, Hou.36113131.499t2
P. Jones, Ten.2566026.4850
Wimbush, Jac.2565326.191t1
Miller, NY-J44111325.3500
Cribbs, Cle.2563025.290t1
Sproles, S.D.43107725.0580
Carr, Oak.50124324.9620
D. Hall, K.C.45108524.196t1
T. Perry, Cin.3891524.1500

SCORING

TDsTDRushRecRetPts
Tomlinson, SD191720114
James, Ind.12111072
Jordan, Oak.1192068
Harrison, Ind.909054
LJohnson, KC990054
MiAndrsn,Den880048
Brown, Ten.752042
Dillon, N.E.770042
Gates, S.D.707042
Holmes, K.C.761042
CJohnson, Cin707042
RJohnson, Cin770042
McCardell, SD707042
Ward, Pit.707042
KickingPATFGLGPts
Tynes, K.C.28-2822-265294
Graham, Cin.32-3219-234889
Vanderjagt, Ind.40-4015-164885
Elam, Den.32-3217-235183
Kaeding, S.D.38-3815-184883
Reed, Pit.27-2718-234481
Bironas, Ten.24-2518-225378
Lindell, Buf.14-1421-255377
Janikowski, Oak.24-2417-234975
P. Dawson, Cle.13-1520-214473
Scobee, Jac.25-2516-215373

NFC Individual Leaders

QB’sAttComYdsTDInt
Bulger, St.L2871922297149
Bledsoe, Dal.3352142557169
Hsslbck, Sea3532212606148
Dlhmme, Car30318324381612
Brunell, Was.3492022356155
Warner, Ariz279178198986
McNabb, Phi.3572112507169
Vick, Atl.2471411612127
Manning, NYG38520226642010
Griese, T.B.174112113677
RushersAttYdsAvgLGTD
Alxnder, Sea26313395.188t20
Barber, NY-G22211185.0596
Dunn, Atl.21210945.2653
Portis, Was.2229434.2415
Jones, Chi.2179124.2426
SJackson, StL1928454.4517
Williams, T.B.1727164.271t3
Wstbrook, Phi1485974.0313
J. Jones, Dal.1615703.5253
Moore, Min.1355574.1281
ReceiversNoYdsAvgLGTD
S. Smith, Car.75116115.580t9
Fitzgerald, Ariz7499913.5477
Holt, St.L6994213.7447
Moss, Was.63105316.778t6
Burress, NY-G6092815.561t6
Driver, G.B.5984414.353t5
Galloway, T.B.58100017.280t7
Boldin, Ariz5783614.7464
Wstbrook, Phi5657810.3624
Wiggins, Min.544828.9240
PuntersNoYdsLGAvg
Bidwell, T.B.6128446146.6
Kluwe, Min.5424486245.3
Player, Ariz4921706044.3
Harris, Det.5825256043.5
McBriar, Dal.5122086243.3
Baker, Car.4820575942.9
Lee, S.F.7130365842.8
Koenen, Atl.5021286742.6
Feagles, NY-G5322515642.5
Berger, N.O.4820085641.8
Punt returnersNoYdsAvgLGTD
Moore, Min.1518112.171t1
Wade, Chi.282769.973t1
Morton, NY-G343329.8551
Swinton, Ariz232209.6320
S. Smith, Car.232139.3280
Rossum, Atl.161479.2290
Jones, T.B.343008.8220
Chatman, G.B.342818.3360
Crayton, Dal.171337.8250
Hakim, N.O.211426.8220
Kick returnersNoYdsAvgLGTD
Ponder, NY-G3081027.095t1
KRbnson, Min3488926.186t1
Betts, Was.2359125.794t1
Thompson, Dal3279224.8490
McAfee, N.O.1536024.0340
Swinton, Ariz43102623.9900
Scobey, Sea.4298723.5530
Johnson, St.L3171723.199t1
Stecker, N.O.1943923.1460
Azumah, Chi.2761822.9400

SCORING

TDsTDRushRecRetPts
Alxndr, Sea202000120
S. Davis, Car.12120072
SJackson, StL972054
S. Smith, Car.909054
Barber, NY-G761044
Shockey, NY-G707044
Wstbrook, Phi734044
Curtis, St.L716042
Fitzgerald, Ariz707042
Galloway, T.B.707042
Holt, St.L707042
Jurevicius, Sea707042
KickingPATFGLGPts
Rackers, Ariz14-1432-3354110
Feely, NY-G31-3123-2852100
Wilkins, St.L29-2918-204983
J. Brown, Sea.35-3615-185580
Kasay, Car.29-3017-235280
Peterson, Atl.28-2816-164176
Edinger, Min.19-1917-255670
M. Bryant, T.B.23-2315-184768
Nedney, S.F.13-1318-205267

NFL Team Statistics

AVERAGE PER GAME

AFC

OffenseYardsRushPass
Cincinnati378.8120.6258.2
Indianapolis378.6129.2249.5
Kansas City367.1138.1229.0
San Diego366.4133.5232.8
Denver360.7165.6195.1
New England347.783.5264.3
Oakland332.085.3246.7
Tennessee330.9100.6230.3
Jacksonville315.4121.4194.0
Miami315.2116.9198.3
Cleveland306.5103.1203.5
Pittsburgh295.4126.2169.2
Baltimore278.596.5182.0
New York Jets248.880.3168.5
Buffalo244.3108.9135.4
Houston237.6107.7129.9
DefenseYardsRushPass
Jacksonville281.5108.7172.7
Indianapolis284.6102.5182.2
Baltimore287.0102.5184.5
Pittsburgh297.588.1209.5
New York Jets310.5136.9173.5
San Diego312.579.3233.2
Tennessee315.3103.6211.6
Denver318.779.1239.6
Buffalo322.7146.4176.4
Miami323.0121.5201.5
Cleveland324.9128.5196.4
Cincinnati325.0122.1202.9
Kansas City328.788.2240.5
Oakland332.1118.1214.0
Houston382.9158.5224.4
New England386.3118.8267.5

NFC

OffenseYardsRushPass
Seattle386.1156.5229.5
St. Louis372.495.5276.9
New York Giants357.5128.3229.3
Philadelphia350.685.1265.5
Atlanta348.8183.1165.7
Arizona345.069.8275.2
Dallas333.6115.5218.1
Washington332.5121.7210.8
New Orleans324.0116.9207.1
Green Bay314.875.5239.3
Tampa Bay304.9111.5193.5
Carolina301.990.4211.5
Minnesota287.891.5196.4
Detroit272.591.1181.5
Chicago261.3132.5128.7
San Francisco217.597.0120.5
DefenseYardsRushPass
Chicago254.292.6161.5
Tampa Bay269.696.4173.3
Carolina284.982.2202.7
Dallas285.499.5185.8
Green Bay298.8120.8178.0
Washington308.3115.5192.7
New Orleans313.6136.7176.9
Detroit313.9123.2190.7
Atlanta317.2115.0202.2
Arizona328.9118.1210.8
New York Giants330.093.7236.3
Philadelphia330.1113.2216.9
Seattle331.6108.6223.0
Minnesota338.2113.1225.1
St. Louis376.6128.1248.5
San Francisco400.7119.6281.1

College

NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs

QUARTERFINALS

Saturday, Dec. 3

Northern Iowa (9-3) at New Hampshire (11-1), 8 a.m.

So.Illinois (9-3) at Appalachian State (9-3), 11:30 a.m.

Cal Poly (9-3) at Texas State (10-2), 1 p.m.

Furman (10-2) at Richmond (9-3), 3 p.m.

NCAA Division II Playoffs

SEMIFINALS

Saturday, Dec. 3

NW Missouri St (10-3) at N.Alabama (11-2), 8 a.m.

E.Stroudsburg (11-2) at Grand Valley St (11-0), 9 a.m.

NCAA Division III Playoffs

QUARTERFINALS

Saturday, Dec. 3

Bridgewater, Va. (10-1) at Wesley (11-1), 9 a.m.

Capital (10-2) at Mount Union, Ohio (11-1), 9 a.m.

Rowan (10-1) at Delaware Valley (12-0), 9 a.m.

Wisconsin-Whitewater (12-0) at Linfield (10-0), Noon

NAIA Playoffs

SEMIFINALS

Saturday, Dec. 3

Morningside, Iowa (11-0) at St. Francis, Ind. (12-0), 9

Sioux Falls, S.D. (11-1) at Carroll, Mont. (12-0), 11 a.m.

HOCKEY

NHL

EASTERN CONFERENCE

AtlanticWLOTPtsGFGA
N.Y. Rangers1673358665
Philadelphia1463319581
New Jersey1292267777
N.Y. Islanders12121257988
Pittsburgh71262074105
NortheastWLOTPtsGFGA
Ottawa19303810445
Montreal1474327277
Buffalo1591318380
Toronto1483318884
Boston8135218192
SoutheastWLOTPtsGFGA
Carolina1671338574
Tampa Bay13103298280
Atlanta10123239194
Washington81421868100
Florida7144185981

WESTERN CONFERENCE

CentralWLOTPtsGFGA
Detroit18623810068
Nashville1543336557
Chicago9140186383
Columbus6180124487
St. Louis4153115889
NorthwestWLOTPtsGFGA
Vancouver1582327972
Colorado1483319879
Calgary1493316366
Edmonton14111298076
Minnesota10102226254
PacificWLOTPtsGFGA
Los Angeles1681339374
Dallas1571317967
Phoenix13112287163
Anaheim10114246467
San Jose8114206280

Tuesday’s Results

Carolina 4, Atlanta 3, OT

Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Islanders 3

Ottawa 4, Montreal 0

Buffalo 3, Pittsburgh 2

New Jersey 3, Boston 2

Nashville 2, Calgary 0

Colorado 3, Edmonton 2

Today’s Games

New Jersey at Philadelphia, 4 p.m.

Toronto at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m.

Columbus at Minnesota, 5 p.m.

San Jose at Dallas, 5:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Chicago, 5:30 p.m.

Colorado at Vancouver, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Anaheim, 7:30 p.m.

Avalanche 3, Oilers 2

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Edmonton0202

First Period—1, Colorado, Laperriere 9 (Laaksonen, Skrastins), 7:14. 2, Colorado, Laperriere 10 (Laaksonen, Clark), 19:31. Second Period—3, Edmonton, Bergeron 6 (Pronger), 5:19 (pp). 4, Edmonton, Peca 2 (Laraque, Torres), 9:29. Third Period—5, Colorado, Sakic 10, 11:23.

Shots on goal—Colorado 4-6-7—17. Edmonton 9-11-11—31. Power-play Opportunities—Colorado 0 of 5; Edmonton 1 of 5. Goalies—Colorado, Aebischer 11-5-0 (31 shots-29 saves). Edmonton, Morrison 4-1-0 (17-14).

Devils 3, Bruins 2

Boston1102
New Jersey0123

First Period—1, Boston, Bergeron 7 (Leetch, Thornton), 8:49 (pp). Second Period—2, Boston, Samsonov 11 (Gill), :30. 3, New Jersey, Gionta 16 (White, Gomez), 13:14. Third Period—4, New Jersey, J.Pandolfo 4 (Madden, Marshall), 5:27. 5, New Jersey, Mogilny 9 (Madden), 19:28.

Shots on goal—Boston 7-4-12—23. New Jersey 5-17-12—34. Power-play opportunities—Boston 1 of 3; New Jersey 0 of 8. Goalies—Boston, Raycroft 4-11-2 (34 shots-31 saves). New Jersey, Brodeur 10-7-0 (23-21).

Flyers 4, Islanders 3

Philadelphia0314
N.Y. Islanders2103

First Period—1, N.Y. Islanders, Satan 13 (Niinimaa, Lukowich), 11:53. 2, N.Y. Islanders, Blake 12 (Yashin), 17:55 (pp). Second Period—3, Philadelphia, Sharp 4 (Kapanen, Radivojevic), 9:51. 4, N.Y. Islanders, Parrish 6 (Sopel, Zhitnik), 11:31 (pp). 5, Philadelphia, Pitkanen 8 (Gagne, Handzus), 14:34 (pp). 6, Philadelphia, Gagne 22 (Knuble, Johnsson), 18:46. Third Period—7, Philadelphia, Gagne 23 (Sim, Umberger), 12:47.

Shots on goal—Philadelphia 8-19-8—35. N.Y. Islanders 5-10-8—23. Power-play Opportunities—Philadelphia 1 of 6; N.Y. Islanders 2 of 4. Goalies—Philadelphia, Esche 9-4-2 (23 shots-20 saves). N.Y. Islanders, Snow 4-3-0 (35-31). A—12,354 (16,234).

Hurricanes 4, Thrashers 3 (OT)

Carolina12014
Atlanta21003

First Period—1, Atlanta, de Vries 5 (Kovalchuk, Kozlov), 1:13. 2, Atlanta, Savard 11 (Bondra, Hossa), 3:39. 3, Carolina, Williams 9 (Cullen, Kaberle), 14:09 (pp). Second Period—4, Carolina, Staal 17 (Cole, Stillman), 2:04 (pp). 5, Carolina, Staal 18, 7:37 (sh). 6, Atlanta, Holik 6 (Savard), 19:39 (pp). Third Period—None. Overtime—7, Carolina, Kaberle 4 (Brind’Amour, Williams), :32.

Shots on goal—Carolina 8-8-5-2—23. Atlanta 11-13-7-0—31. Power-play opportunities—Carolina 2 of 5; Atlanta 1 of 5. Goalies—Carolina, Ward 6-2-1 (31 shots-28 saves). Atlanta, Garnett 3-4-0 (23-19). A—12,452.

Predators 2, Flames 0

Calgary0000
Nashville1012

First Period—1, Nashville, Fiddler 1 (Hamhuis, Upshall), 18:38. Second Period—None. Third Period—2, Nashville, Hartnell 9 (Fiddler, Timonen), 19:45 (pp).

Shots on goal—Calgary 10-14-7—31. Nashville 6-4-7—17. Power-play opportunities—Calgary 0 of 6; Nashville 1 of 7. Goalies—Calgary, Kiprusoff 12-8-3 (17 shots-15 saves). Nashville, Vokoun 13-4-2 (31-31). A—12,797.

Sabres 3, Penguins 2

Buffalo1113
Pittsburgh1012

First Period—1, Pittsburgh, Murley 1 (Recchi, LeClair), 4:59. 2, Buffalo, Afinogenov 4 (Roy, Kalinin), 11:56. Second Period—3, Buffalo, Gaustad 4 (Drury, McKee), 11:41. Third Period—4, Pittsburgh, LeClair 6 (Recchi, Gonchar), 1:33 (pp). 5, Buffalo, Kotalik 13 (Afinogenov, Numminen), 5:43 (pp).

Shots on goal—Buffalo 9-12-6—27. Pittsburgh 12-10-10—32. Power-play Opportunities—Buffalo 1 of 7; Pittsburgh 1 of 9. Goalies—Buffalo, Biron 8-4-1 (32 shots-30 saves). Pittsburgh, Fleury 1-2-1 (27-24). A—15,118 (16,958).

Senators 4, Canadiens 0

Montreal0000
Ottawa1214

First Period—1, Ottawa, Spezza 11 (Chara, Neil), 8:39 (pp). Second Period—2, Ottawa, Alfredsson 20 (Heatley, Spezza), 5:45. 3, Ottawa, Havlat 9 (Meszaros, Fisher), 8:12 (pp). Third Period—4, Ottawa, Fisher 7, 18:26.

Shots on goal—Montreal 6-12-9—27. Ottawa 7-9-10—26. Power-play Opportunities—Montreal 0 of 5; Ottawa 2 of 6. Goalies—Montreal, Theodore 11-5-4 (26 shots-22 saves). Ottawa, Emery 6-0-0 (27-27). A—19,858 (18,500).

NHL Scoring Leaders

Through Nov. 28GPGAPTS
Jagr, NYR26211839
Alfredsson, Ott21192039
Spezza, Ott21102939
Forsberg, Phi2183139
Heatley, Ott21172037
Savard, Atl24102535
Gagne, Phi22211334
Kovalchuk, Atl21171734
Staal, Car23161834
Demitra, LA25122234
Prospal, TB26132033
McCabe, Tor25102333
Thornton, Bos2292332
Frolov, LA25131831
Naslund, Van25141630
Richards, TB26101929
Datsyuk, Det2692029
Crosby, Pit24121628
Hossa, Atl24111728
Palffy, Pit24101828

NHL Players of The Week

Offense

Nov. 28 — C Jason Spezza, Ottawa

Nov. 21 — D Bryan McCabe, Toronto

Nov. 14 — LW Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta

Nov. 7 — F Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa

Oct. 31 — F Eric Staal, Carolina

Oct. 24 — F Craig Conroy, Los Angeles

Oct. 17 — F Steve Sullivan, Nashville

Oct. 10 — C Marc Savard, Atlanta

Defense

Nov. 28 — G Mike Morrison, Edmonton

Nov. 21 — G Curtis Sanford, St. Louis

Nov. 14 — G Marty Turco, Dallas

Nov. 7 — G Miikka Kiprusoff, Calgary

Oct. 31 — G Henrik Lundqvist, N.Y. Rangers

Oct. 24 — G Manny Legace, Detroit

Oct. 17 — D Bryan McCabe, Toronto

Oct. 10 — G Roberto Luongo, Florida

WHL

EASTERN CONFERENCE

EastGPWLOTLSOLGFGAPts
Moose Jaw27176221147938
Saskatton291611111038934
Regina28151300909730
Prince Albert2771406619520
Brandon27616417712417
CentralGPWLOTLSOLGFGAPts
Medicine Hat29185061037142
Calgary2820800715340
Lethbridge27121113737528
Swift Current2891414619223
Red Deer2881712649719

WESTERN CONFERENCE

B.C.GPWLOTLSOLGFGAPts
Kootenay31219011067243
Kelowna2617711977636
Vancouver2615704916334
Kamloops29161300647432
Prince Georger27131103717529
U.S.GPWLOTLSOLGFGAPts
Everett28151210736731
Portland2313712948129
Seattle2412813616628
Spokane24111210687823
Tri-City2491131658322

Two points for a win, one for an overtime or shootout loss.

Monday–Thursday

No games scheduled

Friday’s Games

Spokane at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

Prince George at Kamloops, 7 p.m.

Saskatoon at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Kootenay at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m.

Portland at Everett, 7:05 p.m.

Prince Albert at Brandon, 7:30 p.m.

Medicine Hat at Swift Current, 7:30 p.m.

Moose Jaw at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m.

Seattle at Vancouver, 7:30 p.m.

SKIING

Area resorts

IDAHO

Lookout Pass–Mon 5:00a packed powder machine groomed 13 - 35 base 14 of 24 trails, 2 of 3 lifts, 58% open, Mon,Thu/Fri 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 8:30a-4p; Open Thu-Mon.

Schweitzer–Plan to Open TBA; Nov 27: 2” new

Silver Mountain–Plan to Open TBA

WASHINGTON

49 Degrees North–Mon 6:30a overcast 36 degrees packed powder machine groomed 18 - 36 base 40 of 40 trails, 3 of 5 lifts, 100% open, Sun: 9a-3:30p;,

Mt Spokane–Plan to Open TBA

SOCCER

College men

NCAA Division I Tournament

QUARTERFINALS

Friday, Dec. 2

Creighton (15-4-3) at Clemson (14-5-3), 4 p.m.

California (15-3-2) at New Mexico (17-1-2), 6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3

Akron (18-1-3) at Maryland (17-4-1), 10 a.m.

S.Methodist (13-5-3) at North Carolina (17-3-3), 10 a.m.

College women

NCAA Division I Tournament

COLLEGE CUP

At College Station, Texas

SEMIFINALS

Friday, Dec. 2

UCLA (21-1-2) vs. Florida St. (20-3-1), 1:30 p.m.

Penn State (23-0-1) vs. Portland (22-0-1), 4:30 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL

College

NCAA Division I Tournament

REGIONAL FIRST ROUND

State College, Pa. Regional

Friday, Dec. 2

At Austin, Texas

Hawaii (25-6) vs. Texas State (17-14), 3 p.m.

Texas (23-4) vs. LSU (21-7), 5 p.m.

At Columbia, Mo.

Arkansas (20-11) vs. St. Mary’s, Calif. (19-9), 3:30 p.m.

Missouri State (24-8) vs. Missouri (22-4), 5:30 p.m.

At Knoxville, Tenn.

Minnesota (24-7) vs. Winthrop (28-5), 2:30 p.m.

Jacksonville St (19-10) vs. Tennessee (21-8), 4:30

At State College, Pa.

Cornell (19-5) vs. Long Island U. (25-13), 2 p.m.

Binghamton (20-11) vs. Penn State (29-2), 4:30 p.m.

Omaha, Neb. Regional

Thursday, Dec. 1

At Gainesville, Fla.

Kansas State (20-10) vs. Florida A&M (22-5), 2 p.m.

Florida Atlantic (29-2) vs. Florida (30-2), 4 p.m.

At Lincoln, Neb.

American (25-9) vs. Duke (23-7), 3 p.m.

Nebraska (28-1) vs. Alabama A&M (15-11), 5 p.m.

At Los Angeles

Long Beach State (25-6) vs. San Diego (22-5), 5:30 p.m.

UCLA (18-10) vs. Kansas (15-14), 8 p.m.

At Louisville, Ky.

Kentucky (17-11) vs. Maryland (27-4), 2 p.m.

Louisville (29-2) vs. Western Kentucky (31-2), 4:30 p.m.

College Station, Texas Regional

Thursday, Dec. 1

At Notre Dame, Ind.

Northwestern (19-11) vs. Texas A&M (16-13), 2 p.m.

Dayton (24-10) vs. Notre Dame (28-3), 4 p.m.

At Fort Collins, Colo.

Washington (26-1) vs. Siena (20-11), 4 p.m.

Colorado (15-12) vs. Colorado State (20-8), 6 p.m.

At Chapel Hill, N.C.

Purdue (23-8) vs. Va. Commonwealth (22-11), 2 p.m.

College of Charleston (30-1) vs. North Carolina (23-9), 4

At Madison, Wis

Valparaiso (27-7) vs. California (18-10), 2 p.m.

Wisconsin (23-6) vs. Loyola of Chicago (13-17), 4 p.m.

Palo Alto, Calif. Regional

Friday, Dec. 2

At Palo Alto, Calif.

Santa Clara (23-4) vs. Sacramento State (26-8), 5 p.m.

Stanford (25-5) vs. Nevada (18-12), 7 p.m.

At Los Angeles

Pepperdine (17-11) vs. Brigham Young (25-3), 5 p.m.

UC Santa Barbara (21-8) vs. USC (16-10), 7 p.m.

At Columbus, Ohio

Ohio (31-2) vs. Alabama (23-10), 2 p.m.

Ohio State (21-8) vs. Marshall (26-5), 4:30 p.m.

At Salt Lake City

Utah State (21-12) vs. Arizona (22-5), 5 p.m.

Utah (22-8) vs. Loyola Marymount (19-10), 7 p.m.

MOVES

BASEBALL

American League

TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS—Named John Tamargo manager of Durham of the International League and Jimy Williams special instructor.

National League

CHICAGO CUBS—Agreed to terms with RHP Bob Howry on a three-year contract.

CINCINNATI REDS—Renewed the contracts of Jayhawks Owens, manager, Bill Maloney, pitching coach, Jamie Dismuke, hitting coach, and Ryuji Araki, trainer, of Chattanooga of the Southern League.

NEW YORK METS—Agreed to terms with LHP Billy Wagner on a four-year contract.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Agreed to terms with INF Abraham Nunez on a two-year contract.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Agreed to terms with RHP Britt Reames, RHP Joe Roa, RHP Jason Roach, RHP Matt Whiteside and INF Jason Alfaro on minor league contracts.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Agreed to terms with RHP Dennis Tankersley on a minor league contract.

American Association

EL PASO DIABLOS—Signed OF Dustin Smith and INF Greg Mangum.

Can-Am League

BROCKTON ROX—Signed OF Guye Senjem.

Frontier League

KALAMAZOO KINGS—Sold the contract of 1B Tim Brown to the San Diego Padres.

Golden Baseball League

RENO SILVER SOX—Named Les Lancaster manager.

BASKETBALL

NBA Development League

ALBUQUERQUE THUNDERBIRDS—Signed C Randy Orr. Waived F Kevin Frey.

Continental Basketball League

IDAHO STAMPEDE—Signed C Greg Clausen.

FOOTBALL

National Football League

ATLANTA FALCONS—Released CB Christian Morton. Signed S Cam Newton from the practice squad. Signed G Joe Tate, CB Ahmad Treaudo to the practice squad. Released G Dave Pearson from the practice squad.

CINCINNATI BENGALS—Activated LB Nate Webster off the physically unable to perform list. Waived LB Larry Stevens. Signed G Kyle Takavitz to the practice squad.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Placed LB Jamie Winborn on injured reserve. Signed RB Rich Alexis from the practice squad. Signed QB Nate Hybl to the practice squad. Waived WR Fred Stamps from the practice squad.

MIAMI DOLPHINS—Signed G C.J. Brooks off Oakland’s practice squad. Released LB T.J. Hollowell.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Released RB Michael Cloud.

OAKLAND RAIDERS—Claimed CB Lenny Walls off waivers from Denver. Placed S Reggie Tongue on injured reserve.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Signed OL Tony Wragge. Waived LB Renauld Williams.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Released WR J.R. Russell. Signed RB Derek Watson from the practice squad. Signed K Todd France to the practice squad. Released FB Rick Razzano from the practice squad.

Arena Football League

COLUMBUS DESTROYERS—Signed QB Josh Harris. Waived OL-DL Troy Pelshak.

DALLAS DESPERADOS—Released WR-DB Derin Graham.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Claimed D Ron Hainsey off waivers from Montreal. Placed D Adam Foote on injured reserve, retroactive to Nov. 23.

DETROIT RED WINGS—Assigned D Kyle Quincey to Grand Rapids of the AHL.

MONTREAL CANADIENS—Recalled D Jean-Philippe Cote from Hamilton of the AHL.

NEW YORK ISLANDERS—Recalled LW Sean Bergenheim and C Wyatt Smith from Bridgeport of the AHL.

NEW YORK RANGERS—Claimed RW Colton Orr off waivers from Boston.

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS—Placed G Jocelyn Thibault on waivers.

ST. LOUIS BLUES—Claimed F Simon Gamache off waivers from Nashville. Assigned D Jeff Woywitka to Peoria of the AHL.

LACROSSE

Major League Lacrosse

LOS ANGELES—Announced team name will be Riptide. Named John Tucker coach and G.W Mix general manager.

National Lacrosse League

MINNESOTA SWARM—Re-signed F D’Arcy Berthiaume to a one-year contract and placed him on the physically unable to perform list.

SOCCER

Major League Soccer

COLUMBUS CREW—Traded F Cornell Glen to Colorado for D Ritchie Kotschau.

COLLEGE

CATAWBA—Announced the resignation of Catherine Howard, field hockey coach.

KALAMAZOO—Announced the resignation of Jason Porter, softball coach.

METHODIST—Named Matthew Hayes track and field and cross country coach.

WASHINGTON STATE—Granted the release of QB Josh Swogger so he can transfer.

TODAY’S ODDS

America’s Line

CIRCULAR REPORT: On the NFL board, the Browns - Jaguars circle is for Cleveland QB Trent Dilfer (questionable); the Rams - Redskins circle is for St. Louis QB Jamie Martin (questionable).

FOOTBALL

NFL
FAVORITEPOINTSUNDERDOG
Open Current O/U
Sunday
DOLPHINS 3 4 35.5 Bills
STEELERS 3.5 3.5 41.5 Bengals
RAVENS 6.5 7.5 37 Texans
COLTS 15.5 15.5 51 Titans
Jaguars 3 333.5 BROWNS
GIANTS 3 3 41.5 Cowboys
BEARS 7.5 7 30.5 Packers
Vikings 3 3 38 LIONS
PANTHERS 3 3 43 Falcons
b-Bucs 3.5 3.5 39.5 SAINTS
Cards 3 3 44 49ERS
Redskins 3 345.5 RAMS
PATRIOTS 10 10 42 Jets
Broncos 1 1 46.5 CHIEFS
CHARGERS 10 11 50 Raiders
Monday
Seahawks3443EAGLES
COLLEGE
Friday
FRESNO ST222256La Tech
Saturday
Louisville1915.553CONNECTICUT
p-Navy86.550Army
USC212174Ucla
Mid Tenn St8744FLORIDA INT’L
W Virginia7.5944S FLORIDA
Championships
Thursday
MAC
No Illinois131351Akron
Saturday
Big 12
Texas2727.560Colorado
SEC
Lsu2.51.540Georgia
Conf. USA
C FLORIDA1.5156Tulsa
ACC
Va Tech13.51445Florida St

b- Baton Rouge, LA; p- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

BASKETBALL

NBA
FAVORITEPOINTSUNDERDOG
Heat 5.5 HAWKS
CAVALIERS 8 Clippers
WIZARDS 9.5 Blazers
Grizzlies 5 RAPTORS
Pistons 3.5 NETS
KNICKS 1 Bulls
CELTICS 1.5 76ers
SUNS 3 Pacers
NUGGETS 8 Hornets
SONICS 7 Bobcats
WARRIORS 5 Kings
COLLEGE
CLEVELAND ST 5.5 C Michigan
NC-Wilmington 4 WM & MARY
r-W Virginia 13 ST. BONA
MICHIGAN ST 12 Ga Tech
AKRON 14 Duquesne
BUFFALO 3.5 Fresno St
Temple 1 RUTGERS
MARYLAND 13 Minnesota
Kent St 10.5 YOUNGSTOWN ST
Creighton 2 DEPAUL
SAINT LOUIS PK So Illinois
LOYOLA-CHI 1 Bradley
OKLAHOMA ST 10.5 Unlv
VANDERBILT 7 Oregon
MISS ST 10 New Orleans
VIRGINIA 6.5 Northwestern
WICHITA ST 6.5 Providence
TEXAS TECH 15.5 Tcu
NEBRASKA 4.5 Marquette
MIAMI-OHIO 11 Wright St
Oklahoma 15 TULSA
Duke 6.5 INDIANA
ARKANSAS 22.5 So Miss
UTAH 3.5 Utah St
KANSAS ST 8 CS-Fullerton
ARIZONA ST 12.5 North Texas
IOWA 4 NC State
WASH ST 9.5 Wyoming
San Diego St 1.5 SAN DIEGO
USC 16.5 Cal-Riverside
CALIFORNIA 14 San Jose St
Tex-El Paso 5 NEW MEXICO ST
Pacific PK SAN FRANCISCO
Loyola-M’mount 1 L BEACH ST
BUTLER 10.5 Tulane
WOFFORD 6 E Carolina
SYRACUSE 15.5 Manhattan
t-Villanova 18 RIDER
VA COMM 13 Elon
S CAROLINA 21 NC-Greensboro
NC-CHARLOTTE 5.5 Davidson
n-TENNESSEE 5 Murray St
GONZAGA 25.5 Portland St
IDAHO 5.5 E Washington

r-Rochester, NY; t-Trenton, NJ; n-Nashville, TN.