Winter Sports Roundup: Maier Wins Super-G for 54th Cup Victory

December 1st, 2008

Hermann Maier of Austria won a super-G on Sunday in Lake Louise, Alberta, for his 54th career World Cup victory.

Sports Of the Times: For Giants, Burress Is Now Just a Safety Hazard

December 1st, 2008

Plaxico Burress was always a loose cannon. Now he is a loose pistol. The pity would be if the Giants continued to depend on him.

Steelers 33, Patriots 10: Cassel Is Hit Hard as Steelers Knock Around Patriots

December 1st, 2008

The Pittsburgh Steelers forced Matt Cassel strip-sack fumbles on consecutive third-quarter drives, and sailed to a victory over the New England Patriots.

Steelers' defense stifles Patriots 33-10 (AP)

December 1st, 2008

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) celebrates his touchdown catch with teammate Nate Washington during their 33-10 win over the New England Patriots in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)AP - The Steelers snapped the Patriots’ spell over them with a plan that has worked all season: knock ‘em down, steal the ball and keep them from gaining yards.

Onward Oklahoma: BCS favors OU over Texas (AP)

December 1st, 2008

Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford, right, congratulates teammate Juaquin Iglesias following a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)AP - A week before the final standings are released and the Bowl Championship Series is already ticking people off.

Steelers' defense stifles Patriots 33-10 (AP)

December 1st, 2008

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) celebrates his touchdown catch with teammate Nate Washington during their 33-10 win over the New England Patriots in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)AP - The Steelers snapped the Patriots’ spell over them with a plan that has worked all season: knock ‘em down, steal the ball and keep them from gaining yards.

Onward Oklahoma: BCS favors OU over Texas (AP)

December 1st, 2008

Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford, right, congratulates teammate Juaquin Iglesias following a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)AP - A week before the final standings are released and the Bowl Championship Series is already ticking people off.

Sorenstam, International team win Lexus Cup (AP)

December 1st, 2008

Team International's captain Annika Sorenstam of Sweden holds the trophy after beating Team Asia to win the Lexus Cup golf tournament at the Singapore Island Country Club Bukit Course in Singapore Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)AP - Annika Sorenstam celebrated two big victories in her second-to-last event before retiring.

China's Zheng Jie heading to Australia for WTA Hobart (AFP)

December 1st, 2008

China's Zheng Jie (seen here in September) will head Down Under in January ahead of the Australian Open to compete in the Hobart International, according to organisers.(AFP/File)AFP - China’s Zheng Jie will head Down Under in January ahead of the Australian Open to compete in the Hobart International, according to organisers.

Sorenstam, International team win Lexus Cup (AP)

December 1st, 2008

Team International's captain Annika Sorenstam of Sweden holds the trophy after beating Team Asia to win the Lexus Cup golf tournament at the Singapore Island Country Club Bukit Course in Singapore Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)AP - Annika Sorenstam celebrated two big victories in her second-to-last event before retiring.