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Dice-K pitches Red Sox over Rays in ALCS opener (AP)

AP - Daisuke Matsuzaka's brilliant escape act bewildered Tampa Bay and put the Boston Red Sox on top in the AL championship series.

Myers helps Phillies take 2-0 lead over Dodgers (AP)

AP - Brett Myers stood on first base, shaking his head and shrugging his shoulders. He couldn't explain his hitting success, and no one ever expected it.

Eagles' Westbrook won't play Sunday against 49ers (AP)

AP - All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook will miss his second game in three weeks when the Philadelphia Eagles visit San Francisco on Sunday.

Browns' Kellen Winslow still hospitalized (AP)

AP - Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow remains hospitalized with an undisclosed illness, making it more likely he won't play in Monday night's game against the New York Giants.

Bengals' Palmer won't start against Jets (AP)

AP - Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis says quarterback Carson Palmer will not start Sunday's game against the New York Jets because of a sore right elbow but that he could play.

Cowboys' Newman out after surgery (AP)
AP - Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman will be out at least another month after surgery for a sports hernia.

Pacers trade forward Shawne Williams to Mavs (AP)
AP - Larry Bird's housecleaning project has claimed another casualty.

Tiger Stadium preservationists meet deadline (AP)

AP - What remains of Tiger Stadium will remain standing at least until March 1 while preservationists raise money to renovate the stadium and reopen it as a recreational and educational complex.

Europe's young stars target World Cup finals (AFP)

AFP - Rejuvenated England, European kings Spain and defending champions Italy hope their young players can fire them closer to the 2010 World Cup finals on Saturday.

Brodeur stops penalty shot in Devils' 2-1 win (AP)

AP - While much of the preseason talk about the New Jersey Devils has focused on the return of Brian Rolston and Bobby Holik, the player who decided the season opener was the man who has been the face of this team since the 1990s — Martin Brodeur.

Cardinals survive scare from Memphis, 35-28 (AP)
AP - Johnny Patrick returned a fumble 21 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter and blocked a field goal to set up another score in Louisville's 35-28 victory over Memphis on Friday night

Safin to face Kunitsyn in all-Russian ATP final (AFP)

AFP - Former world number one Marat Safin moved one win away from a first title in almost four years on Saturday when he reached the Kremlin Cup final without hitting a ball.

In-Kyung Kim leads Longs Drugs Challenge (AP)

AP - South Korea's In-Kyung Kim shot a 3-under 69 in cold, windy conditions Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Mollie Fankhauser in the Longs Drugs Challenge, while top-ranked Lorena Ochoa was two shots behind.