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TOP STORIES:
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - In the wake of the Penn State child sex-abuse scandal, Sen. Bob Casey calls for a hearing to determine if more should be done to ensure suspected abuse is reported. Those following the case ask if the public should have been given more information during the secretive three-year investigation. By Genaro C. Armas, Mark Scolforo and Maryclaire Dale.
AP Photos.
The Penn State scandal, as some see it, is a prime example of a system turned on its head: Sports, a multibillion dollar entertainment industry, takes precedence not only over the quest for knowledge that is supposed to be the mission of universities, but in this case over the safety of children. By National Writer Eddie Pells.
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- FBC--T25-Penn St-Bradley. AP Video.
NEW YORK - Mike Krzyzewski gets his first chance at becoming the winningest men's coach in Division I when his No. 6 Duke Blue Devils play Michigan State in the State Farm Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden. By Basketball Writer Jim O'Connell. Game starts 7 p.m.
AP Photos, Video.
NEW/DEVELOPING:
NEW YORK - The NBA is entering a season Commissioner David Stern calls "nuclear winter.'' The players have rejected the league's latest proposal and begun disbanding their union in preparation for going to court. The league and the players at least agree on one point: The entire season could be going down the drain. By Basketball Writer Brian Mahoney.
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NEW YORK - Justin Verlander wins the AL Cy Young Award in a unanimous vote. The Tigers' ace captured pitching's Triple Crown, leading the league in wins (24-5), ERA (2.40) and strikeouts (250). He also threw a no-hitter. The big question now is if he can also win the MVP. By Baseball Writer Ben Walker. Sent.
AP Photos, Graphic, Video.
The United States wins for just the second time since Jurgen Klinsmann took over as coach, with Clint Dempsey and Jozy Altidore scoring in a two-minute span late in the first half to lead the Americans over Slovenia 3-2 on a foggy Tuesday night in Ljubljana. Sent.
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- SOC--International Rdp. By Stuart Condie.
MILWAUKEE - Baseball's general managers meet, getting ready for player movement before next month's Winter meetings. By Rick Gano. Availability 5:45 p.m. EST.
INDIANAPOLIS - A record-breaking hiring season is helping Division I football teams earn better grades on the report card by the Black Coaches and Administrators. Twenty-one of 29 schools that had job openings last season received A's or B's. By Michael Marot. Sent.
LONDON - The head of Britain's Olympic committee wants an independent review of the World Anti-Doping Agency, accusing the global body of failing to catch the worst offenders and dragging the fight against drug cheats into a "dark age.'' By Stephen Wilson. Sent.
AP Photos.
COMMENTARY:
MELBOURNE, Australia - One thing already can be said for this Presidents Cup. The Americans have come a long way. Only it has nothing to do with the oceans and time zones they crossed. A look back to the last time at Royal Melbourne in 1998 shows a greater willingness by Americans to play around the world. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. Sent.
AP Photos.
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- GLF--Golf Notes. By Doug Ferguson.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Tim Tebow is proving both his supporters and detractors correct: He's not a polished passer, but there's no arguing with the results. With Tebow at the helm, the Denver Broncos are winning, although it's far from pretty. By Pro Football Writer Arnie Stapleton.
AP Photos.
NFL:
HOUSTON - Matt Leinart was hoping to get another starting job in the NFL, just not like this. Leinart will be Houston's quarterback indefinitely after Matt Schaub's "significant'' foot injury. The Texans (7-3) have a bye this week before playing at Jacksonville on Nov. 27. By Chris Duncan.
AP Photos.
GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Packers routed the Vikings on Monday night, but Tuesday morning might have been a little rough for Aaron Rodgers. The quarterback took three sacks and was hit hard several other times, leaving some room for improvement from his offensive line. By Chris Jenkins.
AP Photos.
PITTSBURGH - Jerricho Cotchery made an impact in his first extended playing time with the Steelers, catching a touchdown in a 24-17 win over Cincinnati. He also made an impact on the depth chart as the guy who made veteran receiver Hines Ward a backup. By Will Graves.
AP Photos.
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- KANSAS CITY, Mo. - FBN--Chiefs-Palko. By Dave Skretta.
- FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - FBN--Jets-Defending Tebow. By Dennis Waszak Jr.
- EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - FBN--Vikings-Plummet. By Jon Krawczynski.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL:
INDIANAPOLIS - The Big Ten race seems simple enough: Michigan State and Penn State meet for the Big Ten title if they win out. But nothing is certain in a crazy conference that has eight bowl-eligible teams and two on the verge. By Cliff Brunt.
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NORMAN, Okla. - Losses by previously unbeaten Stanford and Boise State have breathed new life into the national title hopes for No. 5 Oklahoma that seemed dead after a home loss to Texas Tech last month. The Sooners can strengthen their case by beating No. 2 Oklahoma State at the end of the season. By Jeff Latzke. Sent.
AP Photos.
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- CORAL GABLES, Fla. - FBC--Miami-Player Transported. By Tim Reynolds. Sent.
- BATON ROUGE, La. - FBC--T25-LSU-Dominant Defense. By Brett Martel.
- CLEMSON, S.C. - FBC--T25-Clemson-Staying on Task. By Pete Iacobelli. Sent.
- ATHENS, Ga. - FBC--T25-Georgia-Richt's Redemption. By Charles Odum.
- COLUMBIA, S.C. - FBC--T25-South Carolina-What's Left? By Jeffrey Collins.
- SOUTH BEND, Ind. - FBC--T25-Notre Dame-Kelly. By National Writer Nancy Armour.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL:
NEW YORK - No. 2 Kentucky gets an early season test, facing No. 12 Kansas in the State Farm Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden. By Mike Fitzpatrick. Game starts 9 p.m.
AP Photos.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Top 10 teams with a bit of a history square off when No. 7 Florida plays at No. 3 Ohio State. The Gators beat the Buckeyes in the 2007 championship game. By Rusty Miller. Game starts 8 p.m.
AP Photos.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - The No. 6 Texas A&M Aggies will receive their national championship rings and hang a banner commemorating the title before facing No. 9 Louisville. By Kristie Rieken. Game starts 4 p.m.
AP Photos.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Preseason all-Americans Shekinna Stricklen and Shenise Johnson meet when No. 3 Tennessee and No. 7 Miami play in the first big test of the season for both teams. By Beth Rucker. Game starts 6 p.m.
AP Photos.
FEATURES:
MELBOURNE, Australia - It took a dozen years and 16 partners in the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup until Tiger Woods found what appeared to be the perfect partner in Steve Stricker. But U.S. captain Fred Couples might break them up for some matches when the Presidents Cup begins Thursday. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. Sent.
AP Photos.
SAN DIEGO - Dean Barker and Emirates Team New Zealand hold the overall lead as the America's Cup World Series comes to San Diego. It's the first America's Cup racing here since Barker's predecessor, Russell Coutts, lifted the Auld Mug off Dennis Conner in a five-race sweep in 1995. By Bernie Wilson.
AP Photos.
OTHER NEWS:
- TEN--ATP Finals-Fish. Highest-ranked American Mardy Fish looks forward to making his debut at the season-ending ATP Finals in London. By Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich.
- LONDON - TEN--ATP Finals. Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer drawn into same group at ATP World Tour Finals. Sent.
- CAR--IndyCar-Ganassi-Sponsor. Leading diabetes care company to sponsor IndyCar driver Charlie Kimball, who has Type 1 diabetes. By Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. Sent.
- TORONTO - HKN--GM Meetings. NHL general managers are looking to clarify rules about contact involving goalies.
- DETROIT - BKN--Iverson-Lawsuit. Judge dismisses lawsuit against former NBA star Allen Iverson over 2009 bar fight. Sent.
- FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - SOC--MLS-Revolution-Coach. Jay Heaps hired as coach of the New England Revolution, where he ended his playing career after the 2009 season. Sent.
- MARRAKECH, Morocco - SOC--Cameroon-Player Strike. Cameroon's soccer team goes on strike and refuses to travel to game, citing failure to pay appearance money. Sent.
- LONDON - OLY--Johnson-Bolt. Former Olympic 400-meter champion Michael Johnson doubts Usain Bolt can win four gold medals at the London Games. Sent.
- LAUSANNE, Switzerland - OLY--Baseball-Softball. Baseball, softball weigh merger for 2020 Olympic bid. By Graham Dunbar. Sent.
- LONDON - OLY--London 2012-Dow Protest. Olympic organizers to keep deal with Dow Chemical despite links to 1984 Bhopal gas-leak disaster. Sent.
CAPSULES:
- HKN--NHL Capsules.
New Jersey at Boston, 7 p.m.
Phoenix at Toronto, 7 p.m.
N.Y. Rangers at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.
Minnesota at Columbus, 7 p.m.
Colorado at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.
Detroit at St. Louis, 8 p.m.
Washington at Nashville, 8 p.m.
Florida at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
Ottawa at Calgary, 9 p.m.
No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 12 Kansas at New York, 9 p.m.
No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 7 Florida, 8 p.m.
No. 5 Syracuse vs. Albany (N.Y.), 7 p.m.
No. 6 Duke vs. Michigan State at New York, 7 p.m.
No. 11 Baylor vs. San Diego State, 2 p.m.
No. 13 Xavier vs. Indiana-Purdue-Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.
No. 18 Vanderbilt vs. Bucknell, 8 p.m.
No. 20 Cincinnati vs. Jacksonville State, 7 p.m.
No. 23 California vs. Austin Peay, 10 p.m.
No. 3 Tennessee vs. No. 7 Miami, 6 p.m.
No. 4 UConn vs. Pacific, 7:30 p.m.
No. 6 Texas A&M vs. No. 9 Louisville, 4 p.m.
No. 12 Georgia at Georgia Southern, 7 p.m.
No. 17 Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State, 11 a.m.
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