World Sports News

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Bill Parcells’ shakeup of the Miami Dolphins began Monday with the firing of general manager Randy Mueller.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Marv Levy stepped down as the Buffalo Bills general manager Monday, confident he has the team headed in the right direction despite a second consecutive 7-9 finish.

Arkansas has the most wins in the country, and now it’s getting some votes. The Lady Razorbacks, one of only three unbeaten teams, joined The Associated Press rankings Monday at No. 25.

Dayton was impressive with its road win over Louisville. The Flyers went a lot further with their 25-point rout of previously unbeaten Pittsburgh last weekend, a victory that moved them into The Associated Press’ Top 25 for the first time in four years.

Brian Billick was fired as coach of the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, less than a day after his team concluded a disappointing 5-11 season.

As Saturday night’s game against the Patriots showed, the Giants’ inability to finish big games is a big issue as the playoffs arrive.

DALLAS (AP) — Darren McFadden will play in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day after the university reviewed a media report linking the All-America running back and an agent to the purchase of a vehicle and found no reason to make him ineligible.

AP - Josh Carter and DeAndre Jordan scored 16 points apiece, and No. 12 Texas A&M beat Rice 68-41 Monday for its sixth straight win. Jordan, a 7-foot freshman, also had 12 rebounds and four blocks.

AP - Hedo Turkoglu hit a fadeaway jumper with seven-tenths of a second left in overtime, and the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 112-110 Monday. The Bulls lost for the first time in three games since Jim Boylan became interim head coach following the firing of Scott Skiles.

AP - Brian Billick never came close to duplicating the success he enjoyed early in his career as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, and it finally cost him his job. Billick was fired Monday, less than 24 hours after his team concluded a season of high expectations with a disappointing 5-11 record. His entire staff, including defensive coordinator Rex Ryan, also was dismissed.