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Power Rankings: Unbeatens fattening up on cupcakes

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:19:00 EST

This is the first time the NFL has had two 13-0 teams in a season. While giving props to the Colts and Saints, Pete Prisco says this perfection is at least partly being fed off a cupcake diet.

Phillies win busy day with deal to land Halladay

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:52:00 EST

The Phillies are close to acquiring Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay. On a day when the Red Sox and Mariners also worked to improve their rotations, the defending NL champs trump them all, Danny Knobler says.

Ingram leads Alabama's six AP All-Americans

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST

No. 1 Alabama placed six players, including Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram, on the Associated Press All-America team. Ingram was a unanimous choice, as were teammate Rolando McClain, Stanford running back Toby Gerhart and Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.

To Phillies in tentative 3-way trade

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:17:00 EST

The Phillies have a tentative agreement to acquire star pitcher Roy Halladay in a trade with Toronto, confirmed by CBSSports.com baseball writer Danny Knobler. The former Cy Young Award winner was in Philadelphia on Monday for a physical required to complete the deal.

Phillies win busy day with deal to land Halladay

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:52:00 EST

Holmgren, Browns talking about exec post

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:02:00 EST

Former Seattle and Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren is spending his second day meeting with the Cleveland Browns about running their football operations.

Report: Cardinals, Holliday working on deal

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:45:00 EST

The St. Louis Cardinals have renewed talks with Matt Holliday, pushing an eight-year offer worth up to $16 million per season that could be accepted before Christmas, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting.

League: No proof of tampering with Haynesworth

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:48:00 EST

The NFL determined it 'cannot conclude' that the Washington Redskins committed a tampering violation before signing defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth last offseason.

Big Ten plans statement on 'possible expansion'

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:57:00 EST

The Big Ten might be getting bigger soon. Commissioner Jim Delany said Tuesday the conference is going to explore options over the next 12 to 18 months for expanding the league.

White Sox get Pierre, cash from Dodgers

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:38:00 EST

The Chicago White Sox acquired outfielder Juan Pierre and cash considerations from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday in exchange for two players to be named later.

Niners force seven turnovers, keep Cards from clinching NFC West

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:55:00 EST

Alex Smith threw touchdown passes after two of Arizona's seven turnovers, Frank Gore ran for 167 yards and another score and the San Francisco 49ers kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a dominanting 24-9 victory Monday night.

BoSox near agreements with Lackey, Cameron

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:43:00 EST

The retooling Red Sox made two key moves in one day, reaching tentative agreements with pitcher John Lackey and outfielder Mike Cameron.

Report: Doctor who's treated Tiger under PED probe

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:27:00 EST

A Canadian doctor who has treated golfer Tiger Woods, swimmer Dara Torres and NFL players is suspected of providing athletes with performance-enhancing drugs, according to a newspaper report.

Interview: Family 'always' first

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:29:00 EST

Tiger Woods spoke of his commitment to his family during an interview screened in New Zealand on Tuesday, but conducted in the days before his car crash and subsequent admission of several infidelities.

Tag Heuer

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:02:00 EST

Swiss watch maker Tag Heuer said it will spend the next few weeks assessing its relationship with golfer Tiger Woods.