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Buzz has been cut from BCS hype
W here`s the beef? For the most part, it`s been that kind of season. Things obviously could change in the closing weeks, but right now it looks sort of like 2005, when Texas and Southern Cal seemed destined to face each other from the jump. Full Story

College football notebook: KU's Mangino says he did nothing inappropriate
Mangino says he did nothing inappropriate Kansas coach Mark Mangino responded Wednesday night to the accusation that he poked senior linebacker Arist Wright in the chest at a recent practice by saying that he has not done anything that`s inappropriate. Full Story

Tracy garners award, new deal
NEW YORK -- Jim Tracy of Colorado won the NL Manager of the Year award on Wednesday -- and earned a new contract, too -- while Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels was selected for the AL honor. Full Story

Oilers rally past Avalanche to end 4-game skid
EDMONTON, Alberta -- The Edmonton Oilers made themselves right at home after losing four straight games on the road. Full Story

Injured Broncos quarterback Orton wants to play Sunday against Chargers
ENGLEWOOD -- The ligaments in Kyle Orton`s left ankle are torn. He certainly isn`t. Orton adamantly wants to start Sunday against San Diego and help the Denver Broncos snap out of a month-long funk that has wiped out their 3½-game cushion over the Chargers in the AFC West. Full Story

Andersen gets good news
The Denver Nuggets say Chris "Birdman" Andersen is day-to-day with moderate patellar tendinitis in his right knee. Full Story

Selig: MLB will tighten up postseason schedule
Baseball plans to cut down on off days during the postseason next year. Commissioner Bud Selig said Wednesday he`s working on tightening up the 2010 playoff schedule so there will be fewer gaps between games. Full Story

NHL roundup: Panthers keep surging
Michael Frolik scored twice, Dominic Moore and Rostislav Olesz had a goal and an assist each, and Tomas Vokoun made 26 saves in the surging Panthers` victory over the Sabres on Wednesday night. Full Story

Men`s basketball roundup: No. 3 Texas rolls past Western Carolina
AUSTIN, Texas -- Damion James scored 18 points and No. 3 Texas continued to break in its talented group of freshmen with a 73-41 win over Western Carolina on Wednesday night. Full Story

Women`s basketball roundup: North Carolina tops Coastal Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Cetera DeGraffenreid scored 20 points and tied a career high with eight steals to help No. Full Story

Athletes outperform others in classroom
INDIANAPOLIS -- College athletes are still setting records and dispelling myths -- in the classroom. Just like the late NCAA President Myles Brand believed they could. Full Story

Cycling aims for 2012 gender equity
Cycling's governing body confirmed Wednesday it will deliver proposals to the IOC for a track race program at the 2012 London Olympics that offers equal gold medal opportunities for men and women, and likely would deny Boulder phenom Taylor Phinney a chance to compete in his specialty event. Full Story

U.S. falls to Denmark in 2009 finale
The United States finished its 2009 schedule with a 3-1 loss to Denmark, losing its second straight match on a quick tour that was the last time Europe-based players will gather before March. Full Story

Cutler targets turnaround
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Jay Cutler has been battered behind a struggling offensive line and seems to be throwing about as many passes to defenders as receivers lately. Full Story

NFL notebook: Dolphins` Ronnie Brown out for remainder of season
Ronnie Brown`s season is over for the Miami Dolphins. Full Story

Ringo: K-State faces unusual bowl scenario
Plenty of college football fans want to see a playoff system instituted to decide a true champion at the end of the season. Full Story

Sports on TV: Nov. 17
On the tube today 6 a.m. -- Basketball, Drexel at Niagara, ESPN 8 a.m. -- Basketball, Clemson at Liberty, ESPN 10 a. Full Story

College football notebook: Michigan didn't keep player logs
Michigan didn`t keep player logs The University of Michigan released embarassing details of an internal audit Monday that said the beleaguered football program failed to file monthly forms tracking how much players practice -- an issue currently under NCAA investigation. Full Story

Ravens blank hapless Browns, 16-0
CLEVELAND -- For 30 minutes, the Baltimore Ravens were inefficient, unproductive and disorganized. In 17 seconds, they changed all that. Full Story