http://www.itemonline.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:41:00 +0000 http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_286224210.html http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_286224210.html When Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford injured his shoulder last month, one of the first people he heard from was Colt McCoy. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:34:00 +0000 http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_286224032.html http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_286224032.html Cotton Bowl Stadium has found a replacement for the namesake game that is moving to the new Cowboys Stadium. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:33:00 +0000 http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_286223350.html http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_286223350.html TCU coach Gary Patterson isn’t surprised by his undefeated team’s drop in The Associated Press poll. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:31:00 +0000 http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_286223132.html http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_286223132.html Former men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie and the University of Kentucky have settled their cases over his firing for nearly $3 million, the school said Tuesday. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:29:00 +0000 http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_286222923.html http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_286222923.html U.S. national team forward Charlie Davies was in serious condition Tuesday evening following a one-vehicle accident in which another person was killed. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:50:00 +0000 http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_281165108.html http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_281165108.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With Florida quarterback Tim Tebow’s concussion the talk of college football, Texas quarterback Colt McCoy told the story of a hard knock on the head he took in high school. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:47:00 +0000 http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_281164909.html http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_281164909.html Even in defeat at New England, the Baltimore Ravens were impressive. They showed lots of moxie in staying close to the Patriots despite turnovers and overall carelessness. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:44:00 +0000 http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_281164530.html http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_281164530.html COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A and M allowed a Big 12-worst 39 sacks in 2008 and pass protection re-emerged as an issue in last week’s 47-19 loss to Arkansas. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:03:00 +0000 http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_280220457.html http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_280220457.html NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia got the New York Yankees off to a winning postseason start in their new ballpark. Even Alex Rodriguez broke out of his playoff rut against these tired Minnesota Twins. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:20:00 +0000 http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_280202035.html http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_280202035.html HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s ever-changing secondary looked great against Oakland’s NFL-worst offense last week. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:18:00 +0000 http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_280201921.html http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_280201921.html FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini dumped Braylon Edwards off on his former team Wednesday, trading to the New York Jets a wide receiver whose off-field troubles have matched his immense talent. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:14:00 +0000 http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_280201749.html http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_280201749.html The crisis has gotten so bad that maybe the NFL should consider a fantasy football bailout package. Tony Romo and Terrell Owens are terrible. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:13:00 +0000 http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_280201351.html http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_280201351.html SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Michael Crabtree is confident he can play a big role for the San Francisco 49ers as a rookie even though he’s months behind.He will get his chances in an offense that could really use him. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:11:00 +0000 http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_280201217.html http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_280201217.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lamarr Houston had to get out of Colorado. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:10:00 +0000 http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_280201104.html http://www.itemonline.com/NationalSportsStories/local_story_280201104.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — One strike away from a shutout, Cliff Lee stepped off the mound, took a deep breath and allowed himself to enjoy the moment.Quite a debut for a postseason rookie.