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‘That’s a crock’

ESPN's Jon Gruden scoffs at criticism that he's too positive on TV. Well, he doesn't want to burn any bridges, right?

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TDs are MIA

The Browns are on pace to break the record for fewest points scored in a season.

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Don’t panic — keep Jay in play

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  Fantasy Fix video: Fans in Chicago might not be enamored with Jay Cutler, but fantasy owners should not give up on the strong-armed QB. Get that and other good advice for this weekend.

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Coach of year

Johnston: Georgia Tech's Paul Johnson has turned in the year's best coaching job. Who else made the list? Story  |    Vote   |  Picks: Boise rolls

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In a Flash

  Highlights: Belichick's gamble, Bengals sweep Steelers, LT's big news and more.

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    Give Felix the ball

    Cowboys owner Jerry Jones would like to see running back Felix Jones more involved in the offense.

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    Damon, but not Matsui

    The Yankees are more likely to bring back Johnny Damon, but Hideki Matsui's days in pinstripes are likely over.

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    The Weis Watch

    Florida coach Urban Meyer is the early favorite to replace Charlie Weis, if and when he's axed.

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    Posse 1, Marv Albert 0

    What happens when Marv Albert gets too close to 50 Cent? He gets beat up by the rapper's posse, of course.

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        Hungry for Huskies

        UConn will travel to South Bend for the first ever meeting between the Huskies and the Irish. Get all the latest leading up to the game and watch LIVE on NBC at 2:30 ET Saturday.

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        Colts, Saints not about to lose now

        Each week, ProFootballTalk.com’s Mike Florio and Gregg Rosenthal will break down and pick the winners of each NFL game. Check out their Week 11 selections.

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        RichRod hasn't embraced rivalry like Tressel

        Opinion: You can make fun of the Ohio State coach all you want, but he owns his rival and wins Big Ten titles.

        Ohio State-Michigan series has slipped in stature
        Predictions 101: OSU over Michigan? Of course
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        So far, Nowitzki is the league’s MVP

        Sporting News: Steve Nash is a nice choice, and LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade are expected, but red-hot Dirk Nowitzki is elevating the Dallas Mavericks to contenders in the Western Conference.

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        Knicks pass on Iverson, want to stay young
        Cavs’ Shaq misses fourth straight game
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        Red Sox should take measured approach

        DeMarco: Despite being back to looking up at the World Series-champion New York Yankees, there's no need for the Boston Red Sox to panic and enter into a spending-spree battle during the offseason. That would be a mistake.

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        IAAF still in talks over Semenya's future

        The governing body of track and field is working behind the scenes with Caster Semenya and the South African government to resolve issues about the 18-year-old runner's gender and career.

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        Player News

        Josh Johnson and the Marlins have reached an "impasse" on contract talks, leaving the chances of a multi-year agreement in doubt.

        Nov. 20 - 7:20 pm ET(Source: ESPN.com)Read analysis

        Udonis Haslem (shoulder) and Quentin Richardson (back) will not play Friday against the Raptors.

        Nov. 20 - 6:45 pm ET(Source: Miami Herald)Read analysis

        Coach Tom Cable revealed Friday that Michael Bush will be the Raiders' starting tailback in Week 11 against Cincinnati.

        Nov. 20 - 6:25 pm ET(Source: San Francisco Chronicle)Read analysis

        Correll Buckhalter (probable, knee) returned to Broncos practice in full Friday.

        Nov. 20 - 5:50 pm ETRead analysis

        Tracy McGrady and Coach Rick Adelman on Friday both denied a Yahoo! Sports report that the two had engaged in a heated argument behind closed doors on Wednesday.

        Nov. 20 - 5:50 pm ET(Source: Houston Chronicle)Read analysis

        Andrew Bynum missed Friday's practice to get treatment on his right ankle, which he twisted during Thursday's game against the Bulls.

        Nov. 20 - 5:40 pm ET(Source: Orange County Register)Read analysis

        An X-Ray revealed that Kevin Love's broken hand is progressing, but he's still about two weeks from practicing and three weeks from playing in a game.

        Nov. 20 - 4:15 pm ET(Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune)Read analysis

        Michael Redd (knee) took part in non-contact drills Thursday, but said he will need to absorb some contact before he's ready to play in a game.

        Nov. 20 - 3:55 pm ET(Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)Read analysis

        Reggie Bush (questionable, knee) missed his third straight practice Friday and appears unlikely to play at Tampa Bay.

        Nov. 20 - 3:40 pm ET(Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune)Read analysis

        Michael Turner (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Week 11 after missing his third straight practice Friday.

        Nov. 20 - 3:25 pm ETRead analysis

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