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FIFA ready to suspend Iraq
Football's world governing body said it was "unacceptable" for Iraq's Olympic committee to disband the federation this week for alleged financial and administrative irregularities.Go with Minnesota, New England and Baltimore in NFL this weekend
The Vikings are 11.5-point favorites at home, and they should have enough to cover the spread against the Seahawks, who would do well just to shut down Matt Hasselbeck for the year.NFLPA calls for doctor's ouster
The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased.Raiders are unlikely underdog pick against streaking Bengals
In the NFL this season, there's no shortage of awful teams, maybe more than at any point in recent memory. This week's pick may shock you, but it's all set up for Oakland this week.Jennings starts with flourish
Jennings is averaging 24.8 points and has double figures in eight of nine games through Wednesday, an extraordinary start for any player in the NBA.Jayhawks must cash in on Final Four talent
Kansas comes into this season as the NCAA basketball favorites to win the Big 12 and the NCAA Tournament, and they have the talent to do so. Now, can they fulfill their potential?Shockey says LeBron not NFL material
LeBron James, NFL player. Just a fantasy, says New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey.Steelers over Chiefs
Last week, the surprisingly competitive Rams pushed New Orleans hard enough to beat the spread. Out best bet to find that lock is to start thinking about it by midweek.NFL players hide, fear concussions
Thirty of 160 NFL players surveyed by The Associated Press from Nov. 2-15 replied that they have hidden or played down the effects of a concussion.Johnson clinches title, Stewart takes checkered flag in NASCAR finale
The Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway has turned into the Jimmie Johnson Victory Parade. Johnson can clinch his record fourth straight title with a mid-pack finish.The NFL's Dog Days
Funnily enough, peak season in the NFL also becomes the "silly season." A third of the way through the year, we have every team figured out. Then at the halfway mark, weird things start.Griffin cuts honeymoon for date with Ortiz
It didn't take much to convince Forrest Griffin to get back into the octagon after two tough losses in a row.Belichick's stroke of stupidity
Belichick slapped the pie in his own face. Nobody doubts that the guy is a football genius; even after Sunday night, he is a football genius. But Sunday night was genius eating itself.NFL coach would welcome NBA's LeBron James
If LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him.Which teams have the inside track to the Super Bowl?
Let's examine the two best records in the NFC and two best records in the AFC so we can dissect each team's perks and flaws. Then you can think about your Super Bowl picks.Tequila sues Chargers linebacker
Reality TV star Tila Tequila is suing San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman in a filing alleging domestic violence.Wild Rebels to cover in Magnolia Bowl versus LSU
LSU and Ole Miss have both struggled against elite teams in the SEC - namely Florida and Alabama - but have toppled pretty much everyone else.Cincinnati's the 'Bungles' no more
For the Cincinnati Bengals to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers once in a season is special, but to do it twice is sublime.Wildcats can smell the roses in Arizona
Arizona controls its own destiny to the Rose Bowl, as they have already beaten Stanford and Oregon State this year, which means that a win over Oregon could put them at the top of the pack.NFL - Who to Watch Out For in Miami
Sportsbook players have been hearing about how many bad teams there are in the NFL, and there does seem to be an increase in awful squads. But there are also some great ones.Facial attractiveness of NFL players mirrors on-field abilities
A Canadian researcher and colleagues in the Netherlands and Britain have discovered that the facial attractiveness of NFL quarterbacks mirrors their ability on the field.Bengals interested in LJ
Larry Johnson might get to revive his troubled career with a team known for giving second chances.Look for home underdogs in NFL
In the NFL, home field advantage is very key and it is often underrated. Sometimes you'll see a good team playing on the road against a below average squad but there is a reason why the line is low.Angry Pats exact revenge on Ryan, Jets
The mood in New England won't be good due to their meltdown against Indianapolis, as well as an earlier loss to the Jets. New England won't be in any mood for mercy next Sunday.Belichick stands by failed gamble
Bill Belichick stands by his decision to go for it on fourth down rather than punt to the Indianapolis Colts.Wolverines to stick with Buckeyes in the Big House
Ohio State vs Michigan renews one of the best rivalries in college football, but it doesn't have as much cache as it normally does. Can the Wolverines win this match to gain their own chance?Who Is This Year's Arizona Cardinals?
Super Bowl picks start to get interesting as we pass the halfway point of the 2009 NFL season. The big question is – will there be another team who inspires and surprises like the Arizona Cardinals?Steelers a different team with Polamalu
The Pittsburgh Steelers watched a snow-splattered Troy Polamalu make a seemingly impossible, one-handed scoop interception on a mushy field last season. That doesn't mean they believed it.Terrell Owens to play for Buffalo Sunday
Buffalo Bills receiver Terrell Owens returned to practice Friday and declared himself ready to play in Sunday's game at Tennessee.Bengals, Cowboys, Pats all solid road picks
The Steelers are 7-point favorites at home, and I like them to win this game after their dominant performance in Denver on Monday night, but I like the Bengals to cover.
