http://reporternews.com/news/sports/pro/?partner=RSSAbilene Reporter-News Stories: Pro Sportsen-ussports/prohttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/05/everyone-wants-to-be-last-years-giants/?partner=RSS With the second round of the NFL playoffs upon us, there are multiple aspirants to become last season's Giants, the team from nowhere that swept through the postseason to an improbable Super Bowl title.Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:24:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67420-733412sports/proBy Dave Goldberg<br/>Associated PressLocalEveryone wants to be last year's GiantsAbilene Reporter-Newseveryone-wants-to-be-last-years-giantsurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67420-733412Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/05/spurs-take-control-early-hold-off-heat/?partner=RSS A roundup of NBA actionTue, 06 Jan 2009 05:18:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67427-733412sports/proAssociated PressLocalNBA Roundup 01.06.09Abilene Reporter-Newsspurs-take-control-early-hold-off-heaturn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67427-733412Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/05/twins-owner-pohlad-dead-at-age-93/?partner=RSS Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday, a baseball official said. He was 93.Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:09:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67418-733412sports/proLocalSports Digest 01.06.09Abilene Reporter-Newstwins-owner-pohlad-dead-at-age-93urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67418-733412Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/05/steelers-harrison-is-ap-defensive-player-of-year/?partner=RSS James Harrison slams down the current version of the Steel Curtain better than any Pittsburgh Steeler, earning him The Associated Press 2008 Defensive Player of the Year award.Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:01:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67433-733412sports/proBy Barry Wilner<br/>Associated PressLocalSteelers' Harrison is AP Defensive Player of YearAbilene Reporter-Newssteelers-harrison-is-ap-defensive-player-of-yearurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67433-733412Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/05/titans-to-play-rematch-of-2000-playoff/?partner=RSS Now it really feels just like the 2000 season all over again for the Tennessee Titans.Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:06:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67362-733412sports/proBy Teresa M. Walker<br/>Associated PressLocalTitans to play rematch of 2000 playoffAbilene Reporter-Newstitans-to-play-rematch-of-2000-playoffurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67362-733412Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/05/browns-could-be-close-to-hiring-mangini/?partner=RSS Browns owner Randy Lerner will interview Baltimore director of pro personnel George Kokinis for the club's general manager position, a meeting that could clear the way for Cleveland to hire fired New York Jets coach Eric Mangini.Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:06:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67361-733412sports/proBy Tom Withers<br/>Associated PressLocalBrowns could be close to hiring ManginiAbilene Reporter-Newsbrowns-could-be-close-to-hiring-manginiurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67361-733412Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/04/celtics-dont-mind-if-they-add-marbury/?partner=RSS The Boston Celtics are aware of Stephon Marbury's reputation. They're also aware they may need more depth to win another title.Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:26:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67360-733411sports/proAssociated PressLocalCeltics don't mind if they add MarburyAbilene Reporter-Newsceltics-dont-mind-if-they-add-marburyurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67360-733411Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/04/blackhawks-knock-off-calgary/?partner=RSS Nikolai Khabibulin made 34 saves, Martin Havlat, Andrew Ladd and Patrick Sharp each had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks rebounded from consecutive losses to Detroit to beat Calgary 5-2 on Sunday night.Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:25:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67358-733411sports/proAssociated PressLocalBlackhawks knock off CalgaryAbilene Reporter-Newsblackhawks-knock-off-calgaryurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67358-733411Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/04/mavs-cant-hold-mayo-in-loss/?partner=RSS O.J. Mayo scored 18 of his 21 points in the second half, and Memphis snapped a 13-game losing streak to Dallas with a 102-82 victory Sunday.Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:24:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67354-733411sports/proAssociated PressLocalMavs can't hold Mayo in loss Abilene Reporter-Newsmavs-cant-hold-mayo-in-lossurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67354-733411Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/04/cowher-wont-coach-in-09/?partner=RSS NEW YORK -- Bill Cowher doesn't plan to coach in the NFL next year, and will stay with CBS Sports as a studio analyst.Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:22:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67348-733411sports/proLocalCowher won't coach in '09Abilene Reporter-Newscowher-wont-coach-in-09urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67348-733411Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/04/screen-return-carry-eagles/?partner=RSS MINNEAPOLIS -- All but forgotten as postseason contenders, Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles have a playoff win.Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67343-733411sports/proBy Dave Campbell<br/>Associated PressLocalScreen, return carry EaglesAbilene Reporter-Newsscreen-return-carry-eaglesurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67343-733411Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/04/ravenous-ravens/?partner=RSS MIAMI -- The Baltimore Ravens had Chad Pennington spinning, ducking, on his heels and on his back. When he did manage to get a pass away, they were often there to snatch it.Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:01:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67345-733411sports/proBy Steven Wine<br/>Associated PressLocalRavenous RavensAbilene Reporter-Newsravenous-ravensurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67345-733411Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/03/hurricanes-rally-beat-lightning/?partner=RSS Hurricanes rally, beat LightningSun, 04 Jan 2009 05:21:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67300-733410sports/proAssociated PressLocalNHL roundup 01.04.09Abilene Reporter-Newshurricanes-rally-beat-lightningurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67300-733410Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/03/chargers-win-in-ot/?partner=RSS Darren Sproles scored on a 22-yard run in overtime to lift the San Diego Chargers to a 23-17 win over Indianapolis in an AFC wild-card playoff game on Saturday.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:21:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67312-733410sports/proBy John Nadel<br/>Associated PressLocalChargers win in OTAbilene Reporter-Newschargers-win-in-oturn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67312-733410Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/03/delhommes-way/?partner=RSS Jake Delhomme's critics have plenty of material to work with.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:21:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67301-733410sports/proBy Mike Cranston<br/>Associated PressLocalDelhomme's WayAbilene Reporter-Newsdelhommes-wayurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67301-733410Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/03/bibbys-late-3-lifts-hawks-over-rockets/?partner=RSS Bibby's late 3 lifts Hawks over RocketsSun, 04 Jan 2009 05:21:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67310-733410sports/proAssociated PressLocalNBA roundup 01.04.09Abilene Reporter-Newsbibbys-late-3-lifts-hawks-over-rocketsurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67310-733410Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/03/no-desert-drought/?partner=RSS The Arizona Cardinals have consecutive home playoff victories -- 61 years apart.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:21:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67311-733410sports/proBy Bob Baum<br/>Associated PressLocalNo desert droughtAbilene Reporter-Newsno-desert-droughturn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67311-733410Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/03/dual-roles-double-tough/?partner=RSS "If you want to cook the meal, you should be allowed to buy the groceries." Yes, Shanahan has been an excellent cook. But he was a so-so shopper, especially for defensive goodies, the main reason he was fired last week after 14 seasons and two Super Bowl victories as Denver's coach.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:45:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67270-733410sports/proBy Dave Goldberg<br/>Associated PressLocalDual roles double toughAbilene Reporter-Newsdual-roles-double-toughurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67270-733410Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/03/nfl-making-officials-full-time-not-solution/?partner=RSS NEW YORK -- The gripes pour in from teams to the NFL office whenever a disputed call happens in a game.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:34:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67277-733410sports/proBy Rachel Cohen<br/>Associated PressLocalNFL: Making officials full-time not solutionAbilene Reporter-Newsnfl-making-officials-full-time-not-solutionurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67277-733410Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/03/reid-childress-reunite-when-eagles-play-vikes/?partner=RSS MINNEAPOLIS -- Their bushy mustaches look about the same, and their approaches to building and organizing their teams are similar. Heck, most of their team's fans want them fired, too.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:49:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67254-733410sports/proBy Dave Campbell<br/>Associated PressLocalReid, Childress reunite when Eagles play VikesAbilene Reporter-Newsreid-childress-reunite-when-eagles-play-vikesurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67254-733410Change0Usable