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’Boys on rise

Tony Romo has Dallas at No. 7 in the power rankings after winning four straight. But which team is No. 1?

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When a sport features 345 teams, how do spot its top players? That's where Sporting News writer Mike DeCourcy comes in. Here's his list of the best college basketball players at each position entering the 2009-10 season.  Story  |  Previewing the Top 25

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Circling the Bases: Last offseason the Yankees were the biggest of big spenders, but this time around it looks like the Red Sox will do some serious shopping. Blog

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Stretch-run moves

  Gregg Rosenthal and Tiffany Simons break down the best moves, highlighting Anquan Boldin as a pickup.

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    A $49 million house?

    Want to live in Joe Montana’s old house in Napa, Calif.? It can be yours, for the low, low price of $49 million.

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    Making a run at Roy

    A "baseball official with knowledge of the Phillies' offseason plan" says they want to get the Blue Jays' ace.

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    28-0

    By the Numbers: That's Pete Carroll's record in November during his tenure with USC. Watch out, Stanford.

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    Stiff upper lips, men

    Forget about the loss to Navy — Notre Dame might be fighting to save Charlie Weis's job on Saturday.

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        Week 10 moves

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        Player News

        Wizards guard Randy Foye was helped off the court on Tuesday with an apparent ankle injury.

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        According to FOXSports.com, the Tigers may be open to trading right-hander Edwin Jackson this winter.

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        SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Mets have interest in free agent Joel Pineiro but aren't thrilled with his current price tag.

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        According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Jim Riggleman is the clear front-runner to be named manager of the Nationals.

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        According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Brewers spoke with Doug Davis' agent during the GM meetings.

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        Gilbert Arenas (sore calf) decided at the last moment that he would start Tuesday's game, contrary to earlier reports.

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        According to beat writer Darin Gantt, Muhsin Muhammad isn't likely to play "for a few (more) weeks."

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        Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski believes that Matthew Stafford is still dealing with the effects of his early-season knee sprain.

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        Gilbert Arenas will not play on Tuesday because of a sore left calf.

        Nov. 10 - 7:45 pm ET(Source: Washington Post)Read analysis

        Clippers guard Eric Gordon will miss at least 10 days with a sore left groin muscle.

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