Miami and Ohio State set for Fiesta Bowl title game
AP reports Miami and Ohio State, both undefeated, earned Fiesta Bowl invitations for Jan 3 in Tempe. Miami 12 0 and Ohio State 13 0 meet after Miami's 56 45 win over Virginia Tech, with BCS standings to finalize top two. Washington State clinches Pac 10, Rose Bowl bid. Sugar and Orange Bowl alignments loom. Notre Dame likely out, headed to Gator Bowl.
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Harrington steals the spotlight at Target World Challenge
Padraig Harrington overpowered Tiger Woods at Sherwood, forging a 9-under 63 to take a six shot lead at 19-under. Harrington drained eagle putts and clutch wedges while Woods faltered with four straight five-foot or shorter misses, signaling a dramatic shift in the tourney as Woods chased to defend his title.
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Miami mauls Hokies to reach Fiesta Bowl title game
No. 1 Miami routs No. 18 Virginia Tech 56-45 as Willis McGahee runs for six touchdowns and 205 yards, extending the Hurricanes’ win streak to 34. The victory sets up a national championship showdown with No. 2 Ohio State in Tempe on Jan. 3.
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Hilltoppers rally past WIU to reach I-AA playoff next round
Western Kentucky edged Western Illinois 31-28 in Macomb after a postgame melee. WKU kicker Peter Martinez drilled a 25-yard field goal with 40 seconds left. Michna threw for 347 yards as Leathernecks lost after a tight defensive battle.
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Georgetown College advances to NAIA title game vs Carroll
Georgetown College defeated McKendree College 35 19 in the NAIA semifinals in Georgetown Kentucky. Quarterback Neil Warren threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 57 yards to lead the Tigers to a fourth straight title game appearance. Derrick White caught five passes for 71 yards and two scores as Georgetown rolled to 453 total yards.
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Clemens Kent arbitration bids loom as Giants land Durham Grissom
MLB deadline sees Clemens and Kent offered arbitration by Yankees and Giants while Ray Durham lands a $20.1 million three year deal with the Giants. San Francisco also signs Marquis Grissom. Seattle keeps Jamie Moyer. Other moves include Dan Plesac, Frank Castillo, Steve Finley, Shane Reynolds and Wil Cordero deals. About 130 players faced the deadline including Maddux and Alfonzo. Boras expected to finalize deals by winter meetings in Nashville.
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