National Sports Line
The Editor on April 20th, 2008
Legit national title claims stretch from coast to coast
Southern Cal, Utah, Texas, Oklahoma/Florida ... the national title debate can't be easily answered. But there is recourse for the teams that get snubbed -- Dennis Dodd's vote in the FWAA poll can be bought.
Utah No. 1? Ute got to be kidding me
So Utah beat Alabama and finished undefeated. Big congratulations to Utah. Seriously. But Gregg Doyel implores, please stop with the 'Utes as national champs' talk.
Under the radar: Players not on marquee, but still key in playoffs
It's safe to assume Pro Bowl players will have an impact this weekend -- but Pete Prisco doesn't do safe. He digs deeper to find non-stars like Domenik Hixon and Justin Gage who must make their presence known.
Bradford drop? He's not another Heisman flop
Troy Smith and Jason White were victims of a dreaded curse, flopping in the national title game after winning the Heisman Trophy. Sam Bradford won't follow their lead, Gregg Doyel says.
'Melo out at least 3 weeks with broken hand
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony will miss at least three weeks with a broken bone in his shooting hand, but he won't need surgery.
J.R. Smith
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith is due to appear in a New Jersey municipal court next week to face traffic summonses stemming from a car crash that killed a friend in 2007.
Brees claims honors as top offensive player
Drew Brees has won the Associated Press 2008 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award after nearly setting a passing record for yards.
Charlotte stuns Boston
Raymond Felton scored 25 points, rookie D.J. Augustin added 11 of his 20 points in overtime, and the Charlotte Bobcats stunned Boston 114-106 on Tuesday to continue the Celtics' sudden slide.
Jagodzinski interviews despite BC job risks
Boston College's Jeff Jagodzinski met with New York Jets officials Tuesday to discuss their head coaching vacancy -- an interview that was expected to cost him his job with the Eagles.
Hogs down another top 10 team
Michael Washington scored 22 points, including a driving dunk with 22.5 seconds remaining, to help Arkansas upset another top 10 team with a 67-61 victory over No. 7 Texas on Tuesday night.
Yankees introduce Teixeira with Bronx pomp
Mark Teixeira and the New York Yankees completed their $180 million, eight-year contract Tuesday, announcing the deal in perhaps the final event at the old Yankee Stadium.
Chargers WR Jackson arrested as DUI suspect
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.
Prosecutor: Harrison's gun used in April shooting
A gun owned by Indianapolis Colts star Marvin Harrison was used in an April shooting, but investigators still can't determine who pulled the trigger, the city's chief prosecutor said Tuesday.
West, Paul fuel N.O.
David West scored 15 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, Chris Paul added 32 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets beat Los Angeles 116-105 on Tuesday night to snap the Lakers' 15-game home winning streak.
Giambi, MVP with A's in 2000, nearing return
Jason Giambi might just finish his career where it began more than a decade ago.
Pavano catches on with Indians for one year
The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent pitcher Carl Pavano, who was a four-year bust with the New York Yankees because of injuries.
Huskies' Calhoun in 7th on career wins list
Jeff Adrien scored 17 points and No. 5 Connecticut beat No. 25 West Virginia 61-55 on Tuesday night. With the victory, Huskies coach Jim Calhoun moved past Lefty Driesell into seventh place on the NCAA career wins list with 787.
Holt leaves USC behind to coach at Washington
Nick Holt is leaving behind the sunshine of Los Angeles and the assembly line of top recruits that cycle into USC's program yearly to take over a Washington defense that was the worst in school history a season ago. Even Holt thinks it sounds a little crazy.
Roof to Auburn
Ted Roof, a successful defensive coach at Georgia Tech who struggled as a head coach at Duke, was hired as defensive coordinator at Auburn by new coach Gene Chizik.
Tulsa crushes Ball State in sloppy game
Tulsa raced to another GMAC Bowl win and a couple more records, too. Tarrion Adams rushed for 207 yards and three touchdowns in the 45-13 win over No. 23 Ball State on a soggy Tuesday night. The Golden Hurricane (11-3) finished with a school-record 11 victories.
LeBron still 'crab' walking two days after travel call
Two days after he was surprisingly whistled for traveling in the closing seconds of Cleveland's 80-77 loss at Washington, LeBron James maintains his 'crab dribble' was legal and that he has no plans to remove it from his arsenal.
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