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1st Quarter: Va. Tech 3, NC State 0

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:47:53 -0500

Virginia Tech has an early 3-0 lead.

Game blog: Duke leads Radford 59-34 at halftime

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:54:17 -0500

Two teams that won conference tournament championships a season ago face off at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Tim Hall of 99.9 The Fan is blogging the action courtside.

Carolina D leads Heels to 31-13 win over BC

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:45:19 -0500

Cam Thomas and Kendric Burney each had defensive touchdowns on Saturday as North Carolina scored three times in a span of 2 minutes, 19 seconds to open a 21-point lead and hold on to beat Boston College 31-13.

No. 21 Miami rallies late to beat Duke 34-16

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:36:15 -0500

Jacory Harris threw for 348 yards and two touchdowns, Darryl Sharpton capped his final home game with a 73-yard interception return for a score, and No. 21 Miami staved off a Duke challenge for the fourth straight year in a 34-16 win Saturday.

Forcier's 5 TOs help No. 9 OSU beat Michigan 21-10

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:30:11 -0500

Tate Forcier threw four interceptions and fumbled in his end zone, and No. 9 Ohio State took advantage to beat Michigan 21-10 Saturday for its sixth straight win in the series.

Wall, Patterson lead No. 4 Kentucky by Rider 92-63

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:52:16 -0500

Freshman John Wall had 21 points and 11 assists as No. 4 Kentucky dominated Rider 92-63 on Saturday in the Cancun Challenge.

Gators rout FIU 62-3, extend winning streak to 21

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:49:23 -0500

Top-ranked Florida moved another step closer to perfection with a 62-3 rout of Florida International.

No. 15 Iowa blanks Minnesota 12-0

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:39:08 -0500

James Vandenberg threw for 117 yards, fellow freshman Brandon Wegher ran for a touchdown, and No. 15 Iowa kept alive its hopes for a BCS bowl bid by beating Minnesota 12-0 on Saturday.

Ingram, Tide roll over Chattanooga 45-0

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:44:23 -0500

Mark Ingram ran for 102 yards and two long touchdowns in the first half, and No. 2 Alabama breezed to a 45-0 win over Chattanooga on Saturday.

ECU can take control of C-USA East vs UAB

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:04:55 -0500

East Carolina is looking to once again take control of Conference USA's East Division.

Soccer hair-pulling fuels debate over sport sexism

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:38:07 -0500

The vicious hair-pulling of an opponent was inexcusable. But prominent advocates of women's sports say that so, too, has been much of the commentary generated by the popular video of college soccer player Elizabeth Lambert's combative tactics in a recent game.

No. 16 Hokies 'feeling good' for NC State visit

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:53:06 -0500

Virginia Tech is focusing on what it can do, not what it can't.

Westwood has 2-shot lead after 3rd round in Dubai

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:31:56 -0500

Lee Westwood held on to his two-shot lead at the Dubai World Championships after shooting a 6-under 66 Saturday in the third round.

UNC threatens Boston College's title hopes

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:59:10 -0500

Thirty-seven wins, and counting. Three bowl games, soon to be four. Two Atlantic Coast Conference title game appearances. And three different head coaches.

Miami, Duke QBs have some personal history

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:27 -0500

Growing up on the same football fields in South Florida, Thaddeus Lewis was the mentor, Jacory Harris the pupil.

Syracuse runs away from No. 6 North Carolina

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:25:31 -0500

Jim Boeheim has always made a point of telling the media not to get too caught up in runs because basketball, especially on the college level, is a game of runs.

Ireland gives up on replay over Henry's hand ball

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:30:06 -0500

Ireland has given up hope of a World Cup playoff replay against France because of Thierry Henry's hand ball.

N.C. State defeats Akron 66-45

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:56 -0500

North Carolina State coach Sidney Lowe couldn't help being impressed by his team's start.

Westwood's 66 maintains 2-shot lead in Dubai

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:37:21 -0500

Lee Westwood maintained his two-shot lead at the Dubai World Championships after shooting a 6-under 66 Saturday in the third round.

Georgia Tech coach Johnson signs new deal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:39:07 -0500

Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson is now signed hrough 2016 after agreeing to a one-year extension.

Harper notches win 100 as Wolfpack women top Davidson, 79-54

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:26:50 -0500

The Wolfpack is now 3-1 under Kellie Harper

UNC beats Virginia, reaches NCAA field hockey final

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:12 -0500

UNC will play Maryland Sunday for the national championship

Martin leads Boise State in blowout

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:11:48 -0500

Kellen Moore didn't need to throw his usual three touchdown passes.

Hopson leads No. 10 Vols to 105-66 rout of ECU

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:22:05 -0500

Scott Hopson is making himself right at home outside the 3-point arc. Tennessee is making itself at home in the Virgin Islands.

Panthers face difficult road after Dolphins loss

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:58:13 -0500

From Jake Delhomme's struggles to suspect tackling to key injuries and just plain bad luck, there are plenty of reasons for Carolina's 4-6 record.