Ohio State climbs to No. 2 in BCS standings
Ohio State moves past USC into second in the BCS rankings after a 16-13 overtime win over Purdue. USC drops due to weaker computer and SOS, while Oklahoma leads the field. The Buckeyes still face Michigan and LSU looms, with tight potential shifts depending on losses and bonus points.
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NBA realigns conferences adding Charlotte and shifting Hornets
The NBA board approves a three division realignment per conference with Charlotte added as the expansion 30th team placed in the Eastern Conference Southeast Division alongside Atlanta Miami Orlando and Washington while New Orleans Hornets move to the Western Conference Southwest Division with Dallas Houston Memphis and San Antonio. Divisional winners earn playoff berths and remaining playoff spots go to teams by regular season records with home court based on those records.
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Raiders coach backs players amid THG steroid reports
Oakland Raiders coach Bill Callahan acknowledged rumors of steroid use involving four players but defended them while awaiting proof. He said no one has been found guilty and he has not received confirmation from the league as NFL officials declined to comment on the THG test reports.
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Rivers Fired as Magic Coach After 1-10 Start
Orlando Magic dismiss coach Doc Rivers after a 90-88 loss at Utah gave them a 1-10 record, the worst in the NBA, ending Rivers five season tenure. Assistant Johnny Davis to replace him with Magic also letting go of Dave Wohl. Tracy McGrady led Orlando with 29 points but scored only three in the fourth quarter.
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