Steelers Edge Redskins 23 6 Behind Leftwich S: Steelers defense sacks seven, intercepts Campbell as Ben Roethlisberger exits with shoulder injury. Leftwich 7 of 10 for 129 yards and a TD guiding Pittsburgh to 6 2 record over NFC East rival.
Pistons acquire Allen Iverson from Nuggets in a deal for Chauncey Billups Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Lamb. Iverson could boost Detroit’s bid to return to the finals first time since 2005.
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Iowa Women Add 6-5 Post From Platte City
Iowa announces verbal commitment of Morgan Johnson a 6-foot-5 senior from Platte County High School Missouri Johnson averaged 18 points and 11 rebounds as a junior and chose the Hawkeyes over Drake Creighton and others She will sign on November 12.
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Penn State faces tough odds after bye week poll drop
Penn State, 9-0 entering a bye, fell behind Texas Tech in the AP poll after Tech’s 39-33 win over Texas. Alabama remained No 1 while Texas Tech moved up on computer rankings. The Lions must finish 12-0 to have a chance at the BCS title, facing Iowa, Indiana, and Michigan State with QB Daryll Clark leading the spread offense.
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Xavier Stuns City High In Class 4A Playoff Opener
Cedar Rapids Xavier, unranked, capitalized on short fields and a key fumble to topple third-ranked Iowa City High 27 3 at Bates Field. QB Steven Travis connected with Chase Cooling for a early score as Xavier avenged a regular season loss and advances to face Cedar Falls in the quarterfinals.
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Cyclones eye NCAA wrestling title after near misses
Iowa State seeks its first team title since 1987 after close runs and a strong 2005 class. Coach Cael Sanderson returns six All Americans and nine NCAA veterans as ISU aims to finally end the title drought. The Cyclones dominated Big 12 with top recruits like Jake Varner poised to lead the charge.
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Miller Trio Beams as Eldon Rejoins Pembroke Staff
Eldon Miller 69 returns to coaching as assistant at University of North Carolina Pembroke joining son Ben Miller 40 who became head coach last April. Ben lured his father from retirement after a Kansas Kansas bound stint to help mentor players and guide recruiting. Pembroke prepares for an exhibition with North Carolina.
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