National Sports Line
The Editor on April 20th, 2008
McCoy's career game rallies Texas past feisty Ohio State
Colt McCoy hit Quan Cosby for a 26-yard touchdown with 16 seconds to play, lifting third-ranked Texas to a 24-21 Fiesta Bowl victory over No. 10 Ohio State on Monday night.
If Harvin's running on all cylinders, watch out
It's not too much to ask. Will Percy Harvin be 100 percent in the title game? If Florida's injury-plagued speedster is fully healthy, Dennis Dodd says Oklahoma better be prepared to do a lot of running.
Steelers' Harrison is defensive player of year
James Harrison, the best player on the NFL's best defense, has won the Associated Press 2008 Defensive Player of the Year award.
Paper says Burrell close to signing with Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays added a big bat for the middle of their batting order, agreeing to a $16 million, two-year contract with Pat Burrell
Source: Twins owner Pohlad dies at 93
Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday. He was 93.
Jets to interview Cards assistant Grimm
The New York Jets will interview Cardinals offensive line coach Russ Grimm on Thursday in Arizona about their coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the search told the Associated Press on Monday.
BC quiet regarding Jagodzinski
Jeff Jagodzinski of Boston College has been invited to interview for the New York Jets' coaching job, a BC official told the Associated Press on Monday, and the school has reportedly threatened to fire him if he goes through with it.
Ratto
Carefree college days. Unless you're an athlete, told where to transfer. Or a coach who can't follow the time-honored tradition of looking to move up while at your old job. But no sympathy for the adults, Ray Ratto says.
Denver off to best start since '76-77
Kenyon Martin had 25 points and Chauncey Billups scored 13 of his 24 points in the final quarter, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a 135-115 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.
Unbeaten Pitt takes top spot from Carolina
Pittsburgh is No. 1 in the Associated Press' college basketball poll for the first time.
Angels' Scioscia agrees in principle to extension
Manager Mike Scioscia and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed in principle on a multiyear contract extension.
Harangody explodes for 31
Luke Harangody had 31 points and 11 rebounds and No. 13 Notre Dame shot 45 percent against No. 9 Georgetown in a 73-67 victory Monday night that ended a five-game losing streak to the Hoyas.
Patriots to franchise QB Cassel, paper says
The New England Patriots plan to put the franchise tag on quarterback Matt Cassel, according to a published report.
Chiefs, Pioli talk
Scott Pioli, who helped build the New England Patriots' dynasty, may have a second suitor among teams looking for general managers.
N.Y. back in Atlantic lead
Henrik Lundqvist became the fifth NHL goalie to start a career with four 20-win seasons, and the New York Rangers turned their struggling power play into a plus in a 4-0 victory against the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night.
Williams to be Yale's first black coach
Jacksonville Jaguars assistant Tom Williams has been hired at Yale, becoming the first black head football coach at the Ivy League school.
Wizards mock LeBron's 'crab'
Add LeBron James' 'crab dribble' to the lengthy list of talking points in the Cavaliers-Wizards rivalry.
Coach says Wizards' Arenas shows progress
Washington Wizards interim coach Ed Tapscott said Gilbert Arenas is showing 'signs of progress' as he works to return from knee surgery.
Tar Heels WR Nicks elects to enter NFL Draft
North Carolina receiver Hakeem Nicks plans to skip his final season and enter the NFL Draft.
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