Chicago Sun-Times Sports http://poll.suntimes.com/sports/index.html Chicago Sun-Times http://poll.suntimes.com/images/cst_logo_300.gif http://poll.suntimes.com/sports/index.html Copyright 2009 Digital Chicago Sports en-us <![CDATA[A no-win situation]]> BRAD BIGGS bbiggs@suntimes.com ]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[Niemi, Bickell steal the show ]]> LEN ZIEHM lziehm@suntimes.com ]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[ ND misses golden chance to get out of purgatory ]]> Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis held his usual news conference Sunday alone and with no news about his future employment status. Weis said he and Swarbrick have not had any such meeting. They saw each other only briefly in the locker room Saturday, after Notre Dame dropped to 6-5 with a 33-30 home loss in overtime to Connecticut (5-5).

]]> BRIAN HANLEY bhanley@suntimes.com ]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[A physical education ]]> JOHN JACKSON jjackson@suntimes.com ]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[SPORTS WIRE: McPherson has lead in LPGA Tour finale ]]> Kristy McPherson finished off a 5-under-par 67 in fading sunlight Sunday to take a one-stroke lead in the LPGA Tour Championship in Richmond, Va., before the second round was suspended because of darkness.

]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[A physical education ]]> JOHN JACKSON jjackson@suntimes.com ]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[A physical education ]]> JOHN JACKSON jjackson@suntimes.com ]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[A no-win situation]]> BRAD BIGGS bbiggs@suntimes.com ]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[CHARGERS 32, BRONCOS 3: Chargers rolling, Broncos still reeling ]]> DENVER -- It didn't matter which quarterback the Denver Broncos threw out there Sunday. The surging San Diego Chargers bottled up both the rusty Chris Simms and the hobbled Kyle Orton.

]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[GIANTS 34, FALCONS 31: OT win finally puts end to misery ]]> EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Eli Manning and the New York Giants were just happy to celebrate a victory again. It had been six frustrating weeks -- not that they were counting or anything.

]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[CHIEFS 27, STEELERS 24: Chiefs stun Steelers in OT, KO Big Ben Big Ben ]]> KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- When the last player drafted in 2009 trotted onto the field, the best team of 2008 was doomed.

]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[Titans at Texans]]> TITANS AT TEXANS

]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[NFL Week 11 highlights]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[Peyton, Indianapolis survive scare]]> BALTIMORE -- The unbeaten Indianapolis Colts sidestepped another potential obstacle in their march toward NFL history.

]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[Saints get a perfect 10]]> TAMPA, Fla. -- Perfect through 10 games, the New Orleans Saints think they can play even better.

]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[More records for Favre ]]> Brett Favre is doing things with the Minnesota Vikings he never has done before.

]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[Niemi, Bickell steal the show ]]> LEN ZIEHM lziehm@suntimes.com ]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[DEFENDING THE CROWN ]]> Young is a worthy preseason top-ranked team. The Dolphins roster is loaded with talent, and they are the defending state champions.

]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[Off to a fresh, frosh start]]> Just as Waukegan senior Jereme Richmond wraps up his storied career, three phenomenal freshman step into the spotlight. Young's Tommy Hamilton Jr., De La Salle's Alex Foster and Simeon's Jabari Parker are being heralded as the best trio of freshmen in state history. Only time will tell. Here's a primer on the upcoming season.

]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[Super 25]]> 1 MAINE SOUTH 13-0 1

]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[High school results]]> FOOTBALL]]> 12:01 AM, Nov 23, 2009 <![CDATA[Montreal eyes franchise ]]> SEATTLE -- Major League Soccer would like Montreal to become its 19th team in 2012, if it can get a stadium remodeled.

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