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� Joe Medley: Tuberville losing support but should be kept

� Raiders hoops wins big over Westbrook

� Nick Birdsong: One more week ... one more week

� Local runners honored

� Falcons making surprise push for playoffs

� Williams, Slaton lead Houston to win

� Source: Starter Hampton set to rejoin Astros

� Armstrong to race in '09 Tour

12-01-2008 Headlines

� Tide has been scouting Florida for awhile

� Tuberville says changes coming

� Oklahoma leaps UT in latest BCS

� Swinney's future still uncertain

� Hurricanes' Shannon stands alone

� 'Zaga tops UT at Old Spice Classic

� Hilltoppers get first Top-3 win in 40 years

� Cadillac runs, Bucs win: Williams scores, Tampa holds on to playoff hopes

� Win keeps Falcons' charge up

� Burress to turn himself in

� Blazers win 4th in row, beat Pistons

� Auto racing had its high points in 2008

11-30-2008 Headlines

� Joe Medley: No. 1 Alabama crushes Tigers to snap losing streak

� Tide stops streak, hands Auburn seventh loss of season with Iron Bowl shutout

� Tide's Cody looks 100 percent in win

� Coffee strong as Tide offense pounds Tigers

� Top-ranked Tide ready for No. 2 Gators in SEC title game

� Inability to get off field hurts Auburn defense

� Tuberville says he expects blame

� UF beats FSU, sets up 'semifinal' with Bama

� Sooners make BCS case with rivalry win

� Croom resigns from Mississippi State

� N. Alabama advances to D-II semis

� Richmond knocks out EKU, 38-10

� Gamecocks blow out high-scoring VMI, 95-67

� Auburn loses to Northern Iowa

� JSU women fall to Wichita St.

� Bryant just happy to be there as UConn rolls

� FCS playoff roundup

� SEC roundup

� Center Caldwell crucial to offensive success for Crimson Tide

� Falcons' Turner faces former team today

� Burress hurt in shooting mishap

� Horford's 3-point play helps Atlanta hold on

� Charles Johnson: Help with hunting for bargains

� NASCAR good value for sponsors

11-29-2008 Headlines

� Auburn wants win No. 7, Tide wants to stay No. 1

� Gamecocks take on fast-paced VMI today

� AU falls in overtime

� JSU can't erase deficit

� JSU baseball signs five player for 2010

� Tennessee hires Kiffin

� Seminoles want to avoid shootout

� Hogs' quarterback produces game-winning score

� Ole Miss shellacks Bulldogs

� Winning solves title questions for Sooners

� Vols hold off Georgetown

� DuBose getting shot at elusive title

� Joe Medley: Tigers, Tide looking to record their version of history

� Auburn notebook

� Nick Birdsong: Everything wrong with this loss

� Sluggish 'O' dooms Panthers

� Slow start costly for Tigers

� Warriors upend No. 1 Deshler in shootout

� Prep roundup

� Bosh's 30 beats Atlanta

� Titans' reward for winning is rest

� NFL notebook

11-28-2008 Headlines

� Discussion: Iron Bowl's biggest upsets

� Who wins the battle on paper?

� Auburn easily torches UAB

� Bran Strickland: We'll play along this one time

� Teammates sing the praises of Tigers' anchor in trenches

� Meat of Tide's line definitely lies with grizzled vet Smith

� Injuries can't keep Marks off the spot

� Just a sophomore, McClain has become a focal point of 'D'

� Tide winning state recruiting

� Although rankings matter, it's safest to just throw out the records

� The Tide learned during its 1992 national title run defense wins championships

� In each of its close losses, Auburn has shown It's how you finish

� Auburn's defense has its work cut out for it

� Alabama: One game at a time

� Auburn: One game at a time

� Longhorns hoping big win enough for voters

� Egg Bowl, 'All about respect'

� Nick Birdsong: It's time for the local trio to represent NE Alabama

� Panthers defense again takes center stage

� Wednesday's late prep roundup

� McNabb finds redemption in huge win

� Bandaged Romo powers Cowboys past Seattle

� Titans cruise over Lions

11-27-2008 Headlines

� Joe Medley: Happy with holiday play

� Oxford tops Hueytown

� Josh Cooper: 7 reasons Alabama will win

� Luke Brietzke: 7 reasons Auburn will win

� Perrilloux has big choice ahead

� Tide wins finale at Maui

� Two FSU players arrested for fighting

� Texas not fazed by pressure of must-win game

� Trojans overtaking Notre Dame

� SEC notebook

� 'D' making decisions: NFL draft could thin Auburn's defense

� Titans blew chance for symmetry

11-26-2008 Headlines

� 2008 Iron Bowl: Balance of power

� Smith's unlikely career close to an end

� Game tapes won't help Tide too much

� JSU gets 11 on All-OVC teams

� JSU rally falls short

� Harangody, Irish escape Horns

� JSU notebook

� Alabama roundup

� Piedmont LB finalist for top lineman

� Prep roundup

� Vick pleads guilty to state charges

11-25-2008 Headlines

� Time to snap: Tide can't escape losing streak

� JSU ready to step up schedule for 2009

� Gamecocks rally past Minutemen

� FSU has no trash talk for Tebow

� Spoiling Sooners' year would satisfy Cowboys

� Orangemen handle jump up better than Gators

� Shot down: Gamecocks miss playoffs despite late hot streak

� College basketball roundup

� Nick Birdsong: I won't miss the weather in two weeks

� Prep sports roundup

� Brees, Saints scorch Packers

� Falcons back to work after crucial victory

� Magic win injury-riddled match-up

� Woods loses GM deal

11-24-2008 Headlines

� Joe Medley: 'College playoff' proves to be out of reach

� Burns' patience key: QB must keep composure vs. sneaky Tide

� Rivalry games getting big boost from BCS scenarios

� SEC title game could be No. 1 vs. No. 2

� Sooners make their case

� Tide must be one in Maui

� Auburn gets signature win in OT

� South Alabama beaten

� Falcons still hunting: Win keeps Atlanta in race for NFC South

� Celtics extend winning streak

11-23-2008 Headlines

� Fitzgerald could be Tide's key in rivalry game

� Auburn's McKenzie an Iron Bowl secret weapon

� Joe Medley: Iron Bowl could use airing out

� Got their chance: Gamecocks have legit shot at making playoffs

� Auburn rallies for win: Tigers make up 15-point halftime deficit

� Gamecocks fight for thrilling win

� Gators crush The Citadel, FSU next

� Sooners throttle Red Raiders

� BCS bound again

� Beavers closing in on title

� Colonels claim title on blocked kick

� Coach happy to bring joy to Ole Miss program

� Louisville cruises past Morehead St.

� OVC roundup

� SEC roundup

� Charles Johnson: Use deer scents to aid your hunt for venison

� College basketball roundup

� Marble makes AHSAA HoF

� Prep basketball notebook

� BASS Unveils Marshall Program

� James, Cavaliers cruise by Hawks

� Rough start costs Carlesimo his job

� Atlanta needs win against Carolina to remain in NFC South race

� Testimony continues to hurt Vick

� Teams waiting on league for possible suspensions

� Not good enough: Edwards not satisfied with two runner-up finishes

� Formula One's Webber injured

� Bell sets national mark

11-22-2008 Headlines

� Piedmont hangs tough, but falls to Green Wave in quarterfinals

� Lincoln can't hold on: Five turnovers help Handley earn rout

� Fyffe stifled: Unbeaten Clay County wins, on to semifinals

� Cherokee County stays unbeaten, moves to semis

� Another one gone: Talladega coach Granger resigns after 3-17 record

� Pleasant Valley puts up 102 points in season opener

� With back-to-back victories, Arkansas would be bowl eligible

� Gamecock senior primed for return to Atlanta

� Gamecocks get big-time JUCO hoops prospect

� Lady Vols eke past Chattanooga

� Texas Tech contest winner goes from nobody to star

� Michigan's last losing team upbeat looking back

� Winner of Ole Miss-LSU could be bowling in Dallas

� SEC notebook

� Hawks sloppy, still beat Bobcats

� Records detail Vick's lavish spending

� Ryan still not playing like a rookie

� Goodell: Economy may hit NFL harder in '09

� MLB official scorer dies

� NFL notebook

� Joe Gibbs Racing ready to build on success

� After final round, Sorenstam picked for drug test

11-21-2008 Headlines

� No passing fancy: Clay County QB getting job done on the ground

� Joe Medley: Bulldogs are county's last bright spot

� Complete rematch: Healthy Lincoln, Handley square off in quarters

� Wellborn opens wrestling season with two wins

� The waiting game: JSU one of 4 OVC teams unsure of playoff fate

� Consistent Greenwood getting due

� Tuberville would welcome game past Iron Bowl

� Troops to watch Iron Bowl

� It's no Iron Bowl ... not even a rusted-out Iron Bowl

� Georgia Tech ruins Miami's return to rankings

� No. 18 Gators make only one 3 in blowout win over Southern Utah

� No dumb jock: FSU's Rolle will interview for Rhodes scholarship

� Ben, Steelers best Fitzpatrick, Bengals

� Even with Iverson, Celtics rout Pistons

� Utley out for at least 3 months

� New York Yankees control shifts to Steinbrenner's son

� NFL notebook

11-20-2008 Headlines

� Freshman Jones has so far lived up to the hype

� JSU practicing for unknown

� Ball State dodges scare

� BCS sells out to big-bucks ESPN

� 'Canes back in picture

� Slate of college bowl games could be maxed out

� A good start: Second-half surge gives Gamecocks victory in Green's home debut

� Alabama men crush Florida A&M

� Auburn routs Eagles

� Have mercy: Auburn falls to Mercer at home, 78-74

� Trio to lead Lincoln in Handley rematch

� Nick Birdsong: Tune in for this week's playoff picks

� Falcons' White now expected to deliver

� NFL notebook: League gives Pacman another chance

� Williams' late jumper lifts Atlanta

� Yankees expect Mussina to call it a career

11-19-2008 Headlines

� Joe Medley: JSU's Bynum overcomes health issues

� Playmaker: Tigers rediscover offensive threat in RB Fannin

� Auburn has its warning: Tigers get Mercer hot off upset of Tide

� College football notebook: Tiger TE Trott done for season

� Muschamp tabbed as next in line

� Season is done for another Reb

� Curry's 44 not enough to beat No. 12 OU

� OSU's Wells key figure in matchup

� Bass Pro Shop opens today in Leeds

� Valley Cubs' Brown signs with Blazers

� Wildcats pull out win in OT

� Prep roundup: Bearcats earn solid victory

� More hardware: Pedroia backs Rookie of the Year with AL MVP

� MLB roundup: Source: Wakamatsu is new manager in Seattle

11-18-2008 Headlines

� Pain killer: McClain among Saban's toughest players ever

� Three in discussion for SEC Coach of the Year

� BCS appears ready to move to ESPN

� LSU still awed by its comeback win

� Vandy aiming higher than invite

� Home better be sweet for Gamecocks

� Second half spurs Auburn win

� Huskies hurdle Hartford

� Nick Birdsong: Thanks to the people I work with

� Joe Medley: No games this weekend for Big 3 no good for followers

� More misery: Buffalo loses heartbreaker on FG

� McNabb still the Eagles' man

� Pujols wins NL MVP

� Job fears mar Miami finale

11-17-2008 Headlines

� Off-week on time: Tide gets chance to heal at best moment

� Red zone a red flag for Tigers

� JSU left to campaign for spot

� JSU gets two awards

� Beware of Gators: Fast starts keying Florida's hot streak

� Tide trip up vs. Mercer

� Gamecocks fall to Hoyas

� The best: What Johnson is should matter more than what he is not

� Johnson cruises to title, place in history

� Edwards is man to challenge Johnson

� 'Another step': Special teams, 'D' help Tide continue its run

� Falcons falter

� Giants roll past Ravens

� Eagles, Bengals play to rare tie

11-16-2008 Headlines

� Joe Medley: Tide soon will need plenty more 'O'

� Missed opportunities theme for Auburn loss to Georgia

� Fannin: The Flame � Last-minute addition gave Tigers big-play threat

� JSU defeats Tigers, awaits playoff fate

� Special (teams) moment: Blocked kick return for TD key in JSU win

� No upset here: USC avenges last year's stunner

� LSU rallies from 31-3 hole for victory

� JSU volleyball ends season with win

� Tide hoops tips off today

� Today's women's hoops capsule

� OVC roundup

� SEC roundup

� Auburn notebook

� JSU notebook

� Charles Johnson: Put a muzzle on your modern guns

� State changes pond fees

� Harris dominate in Nets win over Hawks

� Johnson, Knaus have come long way since '05

� Full throttling: Cherokee County dominates everywhere to advance

11-15-2008 Headlines

� Auburn falls to Georgia, 17-14

� Cubs crumble: Alexandria beaten by Oneonta comeback

� Panthers rally for 28-7 win

� Aggies fall to Fyffe

� Piedmont advances; Leeds rematch next

� Weather, Bibb County not enough to down Lincoln

� Joe Medley: Faith burgeoning for Lions

� New year only cure

� Prep football roundup

� Time for revenge: Saban, Tide ready to pound Mississippi State

� Tide player in fight

� Hopes were high for AU, UGA

� With Barber back, Auburn cruises

� JSU surrenders ball 25 times, leading to 30 S. Carolina points

� OVC to host Final Four

� Braves know they must keep Hanson

� MLB notebook

� Junior supports merger

� Testing suspended at sanctioned tracks

11-14-2008 Headlines

� Joe Medley: After Alexandria's win last week, is it time for another playoff run in The Valley?

� Man with the plans: Piedmont coach Smith master of developing QBs

� Prep football capsules

� Impressive impression: Auburn taking Georgia QB Stafford very seriously

� MSU loss still rankles Wilson

� UA stadium expansion gets closer

� JSU DE Tolbert always smiling

� Tiger tipoff: Auburn opens basketball season tonight

� JSU guard Toles ready for lockdown role

� Memory block: Final play against South Carolina propelled '06 Gators

� Hurricanes win to stay in ACC hunt

� Decline in black coaches concerns Willingham

� Tech-OU-Texas tie will get messy

� UK opens season with loaded roster

� Favre, Jones lead Jets to win, top spot in AFC East

� Attorneys: Vick expects NFL return

� LeBron, Cavs defeat Carmelo, Nuggets

� Pistons' chemistry altered with Iverson's arrival

� Lee wins AL Cy Young in landslide

� McCann wins silver slugger

� MLB notebook

� Johnson not yet ready to claim third consecutive title

� Bowyer struggling to keep grip on Nationwide title

11-13-2008 Headlines

� Cleburne County's C.C. Watson signs with Mississippi State, but could opt for MLB draft

� Nick Birdsong: Hoping to stop the bleeding

� Oxford's Pilkington, Edwards ink baseball scholarships

� DEI, Ganassi to merge for four-car team

� Boston bursts Hawks' bubble

� Maddon, Piniella take honors

� Idle for 13 months, Cadillac now running for Bucs

� JSU, Samford to keep playing out of conference

� Stopping MSU's Dixon: Part III

� Putting the 'special' back in special teams

� Ole Miss 1 win from bowl eligibility

� Weis has AD's vote of confidence

� Group: Not enough minorities hired

� Arms on display: OVC's top quarterbacks face off in JSU's season finale

� Williamson scores ace

11-12-2008 Headlines

� Tigers want retribution after Soulja Boy incident

� Who are these people?

� Tennessee State's offensive line among the biggest around

� Duke blasts Ga. Southern

� 5 things you don't know about Texas Tech QB Graham Harrell

� Austin asks AHSAA about error: Loss won't be reversed despite official's mistake

� Joe Medley: Tomorrow is never a guarantee

� Cardinals kick off hoops season with win

� Hawks keep rolling

� Giants ace takes NL Cy Young

� Hoffman's days with Padres are likely done

� Here comes the real test for surging Jets

� MLB notebook

� Callaway wins court order over ball patent

� France not pleased with ABC bumping race

11-11-2008 Headlines

� Cody ready to erupt: Tide defensive lineman ready to shut down Bulldogs

� Burns could run away with win

� One foot out, in: JSU unsure if Tennessee State game is goodbye

� Witnesses: Two shot in dispute over 'Bama-LSU game

� New QB blues: This year is proof that a green signal caller can make a coach sick

� JSU volleyball not finished yet

� Vorbeck earns honors

� SEC notebook

� Nick Birdsong: Even injured, I can knock out the notes

� Cardinals stone 49ers twice to escape

� Roy leads Blazers past Magic

� Sources: Tentative deal to send Holliday to A's

� Longoria, Soto named baseball's top rookies

� MLB notebook

� Nothing funny about ABC cutting away from race

� Pits for pit crew: Economy forcing cuts to jobs in NASCAR

11-10-2008 Headlines

� Joe Medley: Tide overcoming recent late-autumn swoon

� One hurdle left: Florida should be Tide's last test

� Tide remains No. 1

� Tuberville knows tough road is ahead

� Starks was remembered for his smile

� Practice makes perfect for JSU

� Jacksonville finishes 7th

� All but over for Edwards

� Falcons shut down NFL's top-ranked QB

� Hawks rally to stay unbeaten

11-09-2008 Headlines

� Joe Medley: Saban steals show from epic battle

� Victory clinches SEC West for Alabama

� Tigers blow by Skyhawks

� Tuberville gambles before game

� Much has changed since AU's last win

� Win keeps JSU in talks for playoffs

� JSU defense gets back on track

� Lucky Dawgs: Georgia barely escapes Kentucky with win

� Barn-burner: Iowa ends Penn State's title hopes

� JSU volleyball sweeps SEMO on road

� Auburn notebook

� JSU notebook

� New sack Giant: Alabama native Tuck has more than replaced Strahan

� SEC roundup

� Ryan brings stability

� Magic extend streak to four

� Charles Johnson: Now is time to sight-in deer rifle

� Outdoors notebook

� Jr. nears end of disappointing, long season

� Edwards wins to close on Bowyer

11-08-2008 Headlines

� Panthers get first ever playoff win

� Aggies down Sand Rock for 4th win

� Pleasant Valley fumbles spark Susan Moore rally

� Panthers get six touchdowns, 236 yards in decisive period

� Bulldogs can't get rolling, fall

� Handley keeps grip on Jemison for easy win

� Cross country getting bigger in county

� Oxford loses 48-45 shootout with Bob Jones

� Warriors stay perfect with 30-15 victory

� Man Childers: Quarterback leads Piedmont to victory

� Stewart paces Alexandria to first-round win, 49-28

� Lincoln rolls over Greensboro

� Prep roundup

� AHSAA state football playoffs

� Tough task at hand: Storylines abound, but LSU still dangerous foe

� Tigers get to finally come home

� Happy to stay put: Hornish intends to stick it out with stock cars

� Lucas Oil 150 won by Harvick

� Johnson wins pole

� Joe Medley: Anniston f inds motivation from past glory

� Debut doesn't go as planned for Iverson

� Thrashers beat Sabres

11-07-2008 Headlines

� Saks looks to keep unlikely season going

� Healthy Lincoln ready to roll

� JSU's Walden enjoying wins more, worrying about stats less

� Wilson wants better memories vs. LSU

� AU seats not hot yet

� JSU has to wait for international player's status

� Alabama tops Faulkner

� Hokies' win keeps ACC races all up in the air

� Utah gets fourth quarter TD for rally

� Broncos rally, taint Quinn's NFL debut

� Magic get past Sixers, 98-88

� Padres GM: Peavy likely to be traded

� Edwards must make historic comeback

11-06-2008 Headlines

� The shadow

� JSU gets it done at end in exhibition

� Alabama excited to unveil Green

� Auburn not dismissing UT Martin

� Ball State handles Northern Illinois

� Joe Medley: Clay County's Edwin Mendoza pulls double duty as percussionist, kicker

� Nick Birdsong: Someone has to pick, namely me

� Hawks top Hornets, still unbeaten

� Hall dump questioned

� L.A. makes big offer to Ramirez

� Peavy race down to three NL teams

� Drivers say Chase not old enough to be fairly judged

11-05-2008 Headlines

� The Star's prep football players of the week

� Got to get physical: Auburn running game must improve toughness

� JSU holding cards close before exhibition game

� Road has been good to Tide

� Kickoffs key in Ohio Valley play

� JSU golfers finish third

� Penn State staying calm about BCS

� Charles Johnson: Trying for his first deer hunt

� Spurred to lose: San Antonio falls to 0-3 after loss

� Stray bullet hits woman at Texas Speedway

11-04-2008 Headlines

� Bitter homecoming: Saban returns to LSU with Tide

� Burns curve: Auburn QB slowly coming around

� Gamecocks still fighting for playoff spot

� Gamecock women win big in exhibition

� Fulmer out as Vols coach after 17 years

� Hansbrough unanimous for preseason AP All-America

� Joe Medley: Tide fifth team to hold top spot in nation

� Nick Birdsong: End-of-season stride? ... Not this guy

� Leftwich leads Steelers to win

� Falcons feast on pushovers for 5-3 start

� Nuggets, Pistons swap Iverson for Billups

� Howard dominant; Magic win

� Phillies sign new GM

� Edwards pressures Johnson

11-03-2008 Headlines

� Tide No.1 in polls; Saban's eye on LSU

� Tide knows what time it is

� Auburn's rush 'D' struggling

� More than mediocrity: JSU won't be content with another 6-5 season

� JSU faces Miles today

� One wild night

� This time, Edwards cuts in