Richardson leads Illinois past Quincy

Freshman D.J. Richardson scored 23 points and No. 23 Illinois overcame a sluggish start to beat Quincy 84-63 in an exhibition game Sunday.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck looks to pass against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Seattle.

Seahawks turn 17-0 hole into 32-20 win over Lions

For all the indignities the Seahawks have endured already this season, at least they didn't become the first team in more than two years to lose a home game to Detroit. Photo Gallery Available

San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (85) slips away from New York Giants' Aaron Rouse (26) on his way to a first down in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Rivers TD to Vincent Jackson stuns Giants, 21-20

Philip Rivers showed the New York Giants exactly what they traded away in 2004, and this one really hurt the team that wanted Eli Manning so much. Photo Gallery Available

Tiger Woods of the United States acknowledges the spectators after he finished the 9th hole during the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Woods finished at 12-under.

Tiger arrives Down Under

Tiger Woods arrived in Australia on his private plane Monday, days ahead of his first appearance in an Australian tournament in 11 years.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) points toward the Carolina Panthers defense in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.

Saints go to 8-0 with 30-20 win over Panthers

What might be finest Saints team is off to the best start in club history. New Orleans moved to 8-0 on Sunday when Drew Brees overcame two early turnovers to pass for 330 yards and a touchdown in a 30-20 comeback victory over Carolina. Photo Gallery Available

Crew members change tires on Kyle Busch's car during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway, on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Kurt Busch wins at Texas

Jimmie Johnson's drive to history took a hard hit against a wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas trying to complete an unprecedented NASCAR trifecta. Photo Gallery Available

Bengals WR Henry breaks left forearm

Bengals receiver Chris Henry wasn't sure whether he'd play again this season after he broke his arm during a 17-7 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

Florida's Brandon James (25) gets hit by Vanderbilt's Brent Trice (11) as he took a pitch out from quarterback Tim Tebow during an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Nov., 7, 2009. Florida defeated Vanderbilt 27-3.

On the road to controversy-free BCS title game

The toughest tests have been passed, the tallest hurdles cleared for Texas, Alabama and Florida. For the second season in a row, an SEC-Big 12 matchup in the BCS championship games seems inevitable. Photo Gallery Available

Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching, left, and Seattle Sounders' Jhon Kennedy Hurtado go up for a header during the first half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Houston, in the second game of an MLS soccer Western Conference semifinal.

Ching's goal lifts Dynamo to 1-0 win over Seattle

Brian Ching scored six minutes into overtime and the Houston Dynamo advanced to the Western Conference final for the third time in four years with a 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Sunday. Photo Gallery Available

Obama will meet Netanyahu at White House

The White House announced Sunday that President Barack Obama would be meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu during the Israeli prime minister's trip to Washington to address Jewish groups, ending days of uncertainty.

Warner, Cardinals shred Bears 41-21

Kurt Warner envisioned doing this on a regular basis at Soldier Field. Good thing for the Arizona Cardinals, the Chicago Bears took a pass on him. Photo Gallery Available

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) celebrates with offensive coordinator Greg Olson after throwing a fourth-quarter touchdown against the green Bay Packers during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 38-28.

Rookie QB leads Bucs to first victory

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers saluted their past, then rookie Josh Freeman gave the struggling franchise hope for the future. Photo Gallery Available

TCU coach Gary Patterson pumps up his defense after San Diego State drove for a field goal during the second quarter of a NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 in San Diego.

TCU moves into 4th place in BCS standings

All those blowouts have carried TCU to unprecedented heights in the BCS standings, giving the Horned Frogs hope - however slim - of becoming the first BCS buster to break into the national championship game. Photo Gallery Available

In this photograph provided by "Meet the Press," Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell appears on "Meet the Press'" Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at the NBC studios in Washington. (AP Photo/Meet The Press, William B. Plowman) NO SALES **

Philadelphia transit system running as strike ends

Representatives of Philadelphia's transit system and its largest union signed a contract early Monday, bringing an end to a strike that idled the city's subways, buses and trolleys for six days. 1257752285 Photo Gallery Available

Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (32) heads upfield against Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jarret Johnson (95) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Cincinnati.

Bengals hold on to beat Ravens 17-7

No last-minute comeback needed this time. With Cedric Benson topping 100 yards again, the Bengals got ahead early and ground one out. Photo Gallery Available

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles, left, runs for first-quarter yardage as Jacksonville Jaguars safety Gerald Alexander makes the tackle during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Jacksonville, Fla.

Jaguars rebound again, 24-21 against Chiefs

The Jacksonville Jaguars are getting good at bouncing back from embarrassing losses. Photo Gallery Available

Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell (17) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham (55) and defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux (95) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday Nov. 8, 2009.

Turner gets last laugh on Hall, Falcons win 31-17

Michael Turner is looking a lot more like he did a year ago. DeAngelo Hall might want to keep his mouth shut the next time he faces his former team. Photo Gallery Available

Crew members repair Jimmie Johnson's car after Johnson wrecked in the opening laps of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Jimmie Johnson wrecks on 3rd lap in Texas

Jimmie Johnson crashed on the third lap of the NASCAR race at Texas, where he was trying to move closer to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Sprint Cup season championship. Photo Gallery Available

Gordon, Wallace help Pistons beat 76ers 88-81

Ben Gordon scored 23 points and Ben Wallace added 16 rebounds, helping the Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 88-81 on Sunday. Photo Gallery Available

Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire, top, pulls Washington Wizards center Andray Blatche's jersey during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Washington.

Suns share the ball, beat Wizards again 102-90

Jason Richardson scored 22 points, Steve Nash had 17 assists, and the Phoenix Suns maintained their dominance of the Washington Wizards with a 102-90 victory Sunday. Photo Gallery Available

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