Folks, This is Hockey. Injuries Happen.
By Adrian Dater
Yes, they’re absolutely right. Risk of dramatic head injuries are higher than the past because NHL players do hit harder because they are bigger, faster and stronger than the past, and the rinks are the exact same size. But, I’m sorry, I’m with Mike Milbury on this one: can we all just settle down a little?...more

NFL legend and Patriots linebacker to tackle the jobs that make sports work in new original series on Versus
NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 16, 2009) — On the field, on the ice, in the cage or behind the wheel, professional athletes have to be tough.  But what does it take to do the behind-the-scenes jobs in sports?  All-Pro linebacker Junior Seau is about to find out.  In VERSUS’ new original series,...more

Race Down to the Wire
By Art Thompson III
In the previous seven years, USC would have been closing in on at least a share of the Pac-10 championship. USC won the title outright in five of those seasons and were co-champions the other two. But holy Tommy Trojan what we have this year is a quagmire in front of the title throne....more

Scheduling Could Cost 'Cats
By Keith Whitmire
Hard to imagine a team like Kansas State could go unrewarded for a turnaround season in Bill Snyder’s second stint as coach. The Wildcats have won four conference games and could be left out of the bowls, while a Missouri team that has won just two conference games became bowl eligible with the win....more

BCS: No Change at the Top
By Kevin Graham
With no upsets, the top eight teams remained the same.  Florida stayed in the top spot after its 24-14 win over South Carolina.  Alabama hung on at No. 2 after beating Mississippi State 31-3.  The computer rankings continue to keep the Crimson Tide ahead of Texas, who beat Baylor, and once again stayed at No. 3 despite being second in both the coaches and Harris polls....more

Daily Drop: Chicago caps homestand in grand fashion
By Bill Meltzer
The Blackhawks successfully completed a tough gamut of home games with a perfect 4-0 record and a stirring come-from-behind victory against the club with the NHL's best record.
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Another Statement From Fort Worth
By Kevin Graham
Dominant on both sides of the ball as well on special teams, No. 4 TCU (10-0; 6-0) made a huge statement in their quest to bust into the BCS dominating No. 16 Utah (8-2; 5-1) Saturday night 55-28. The win enabled the Frogs to wipe away the memories of the last three years of losses to the Utes and extend their winning streak to 12 games....more