Tom Brady began the decade as an obscure backup. He closes it as the most accomplished player in the nation's most popular sport, a three-time champion whose persona has transcended football.
Alabama knocks off top-ranked Florida in the SEC title game; Texas eeks out win over Nebraska for the Big 12 title; Cincinnati rallies to edge Pittsburgh in Big East showdown (Dec. 6)
The New Jersey Nets have ended their season-opening 18-game losing streak by downing the Bobcats 97-91 on Friday. The losing streak is an NBA record for the start of a season. (Dec. 4)
No. 7 Oregon beat rival Oregon State, 37-33, Thursday night to win the Pac-10 title and a trip to the Rose Bowl. Redshirt freshman LaMichael James ran for 166 yards and three touchdowns in the win over the 13th-ranked Beavers. (Dec. 4)
After 72 years of play, Hofstra University announced on Thursday the dropping of it's football program because of a lack of interest and the cost of play. (Dec 3)
The Nets were beaten 117-101 by the Dallas Mavericks for their 18th straight loss to start the season. That's a new NBA record. The Mavericks led by as many as 27 points in the second quarter. (Dec. 2)
AP College Football Writer Ralph Russo previews the top two games this week in college football. No. 1 Florida meets No. 2 Alabama in the SEC title game, while No. 3 Texas takes on No. 21 Nebraska in the Big 12 championship game. (Dec. 2)
Steve Stricker, the No. 3 ranked golfer in the world, said it's been difficult seeing the controversy around Tiger Woods. Stricker said he is often paired with Woods at the top-ranked player's own tournament. (Dec. 2)