Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton failed to see
the practice field for a third straight day Friday, meaning Chris Simms will
likely make his first start in over three years Sunday in Denver's Week 11
showdown with San Diego.
Christian Ehrhoff had two goals and an
assist, and the Vancouver Canucks scored four unanswered goals in the third
period to upend the Colorado Avalanche, 5-2, at GM Place.
Keith Toston ran for 172 yards and a
touchdown and added a receiving score, and the 12th-ranked Oklahoma State
Cowboys -- playing without starting quarterback Zac Robinson -- narrowly
avoided an upset with a 31-28 win over Colorado.
Jim Tracy of Colorado won the NL Manager of the Year award on Wednesday -- and earned a new contract, too -- while Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels was selected for the AL honor. More
On the same day he was honored as the National
League Manager of the Year, Jim Tracy has agreed to a three-year contract
extension with the Colorado Rockies.
The NFL flags and fines players for excessive celebration on the field. Commissioner Roger Goodell just sent a very clear message that the league's owners aren't above those same rules.
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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.
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