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Big confidence

Brett Favre is feeling better than at anytime last season with the Jets, like he can ‘turn it loose.’

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Narrowing list

Mike Shanahan is interested in the ’Boys, ’Skins and Texans jobs, but he won’t decide his future until after the season.

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Steelers struggling

Rosenthal: Big Ben’s “concussion-oriented” injury, suffered in the loss to the Chiefs, adds to the Steelers’ woes. Story  |    Video: ‘We won’t point fingers’

‘Not good enough’

  Charlie Weis says he's responsible for Notre Dame's record and says he can't argue if he's fired.

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    Expensive Halladay

    The Cubs might like to have Roy Halladay, but they won’t be able to clear enough salary to make it happen.

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    ‘He’ll be here next year’

    Michigan A.D. Bill Martin makes very clear that embattled football coach Rich Rodriguez won’t be fired.

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    Giving a belt-whuppin’?

    The reported love-triangle feud between Gilbert Arenas and Shaquille O'Neal takes yet another weird turn.

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        Irish stunner

        The Irish suffered a third straight loss, falling to UConn in two overtimes, 33-30 in their home finale. Get all the latest news and analysis with the Inside the Irish blog.

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        Steelers’ struggles could sink their playoff hopes

        Roethlisberger: The last time the Ravens and Steelers faced off, a trip to the Super Bowl was at stake. Next week they will just be fighting for playoff survival. Mike Tomlin said that Roethlisberger’s injury is “concussion oriented.” The Ravens would love nothing more than to knock the Steelers down another peg, no matter who is at quarterback for them.

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        BCS at-large bids up for grabs in final weeks

        Iowa and Penn State ended their seasons eligible for an at-large BCS selection, and Oklahoma State and Virginia Tech are also in position to become eligible for big-money bowl bids.

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        Celtics sink Knicks on Garnett’s buzzer-beater

        Kevin Garnett made a jumper to beat the overtime buzzer, giving the Boston Celtics a 107-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.

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        Handicapping the Halladay chase

        Circling the Bases: With a deal seeming likely, we run through the potential destinations for the Toronto ace. No surprise, but the Yankees are the favorites.

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        Player News

        Udonis Haslem (shoulder) returned to action in a big way Sunday, hitting a bank-shot game-winner with 15.4 seconds left to finish with 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and a block in the Heat's 102-101 win over the Hornets.

        Nov. 22 - 9:45 pm ETRead analysis

        Rookie Marcus Thornton scored a career-high 24 points on 9-of-19 shooting (5-of-7 from downtown) with two rebounds, one assist, and three steals in 38 minutes off the bench on Sunday.

        Nov. 22 - 9:30 pm ETRead analysis

        Andrew Bynum (ankle) will play Sunday against the Thunder.

        Nov. 22 - 9:10 pm ET(Source: Los Angeles Times)Read analysis

        Rock Cartwright stepped in for an injured Ladell Betts and picked up 140 total yards in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys.

        Nov. 22 - 8:50 pm ETRead analysis

        ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that Matthew Stafford is "iffy" for Thursday's game against the Packers.

        Nov. 22 - 8:00 pm ET(Source: Chris Mortensen on Twitter)Read analysis

        Kurt Warner completed 15-of-19 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns before suffering a "minor" concussion that knocked him out for the rest of Sunday's win over St. Louis.

        Nov. 22 - 7:55 pm ETRead analysis

        X-rays came back negative on Matthew Stafford's left shoulder following Sunday's 38-37 win over Cleveland.

        Nov. 22 - 7:55 pm ET(Source: Detroit Free Press)Read analysis

        Wes Welker caught 15 passes for 192 yards in Sunday's win over the Jets.

        Nov. 22 - 7:30 pm ETRead analysis

        LaDainian Tomlinson rushed 20 times for 73 yards and one touchdown to lead the Chargers past the Broncos in Week 11, 32-3.

        Nov. 22 - 7:20 pm ETRead analysis

        According to Packers beat writer Greg Bedard, the initial prognosis for OLB Aaron Kampman is that he has a torn ACL.

        Nov. 22 - 6:45 pm ET(Source: Greg Bedard on Twitter)Read analysis

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