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The 2009 Major League Baseball awards, in a perfect world:
Clearing up misconceptions about Roth IRAs
Question: I'm 23 and have been making a point of saving money in a savings account. I've been told that a savings account isn't good for my future and that I should invest in a Roth instead. But I don't want to choose anything risky. Would I lose money if I invest in a Roth?
Northwestern in a state of euphoria, Notre Dame in a state of dismay
One program knows what to do with an opportunity, the other does not. However you want to write it, that was the story Saturday.
Bears' season on the line Sunday as tough stretch looms
Welcome to Round One of the NFL playoffs between the Bears and the Cardinals.
When it comes to Yankees and New York, there's a lot to hate
Now that the Yankees are back on top, I can settle into a more natural state of dark hatred and enthusiastic loathing for them. All is right with the world.
Stanford's Harbaugh wins X's and O's battle against Oregon
Jim Harbaugh did not want to admit it. But in Stanford's 51-42 upset of Oregon on Saturday, he totally outcoached Oregon's first-year guy, Chip Kelly.
UCLA's quarterback carousel continues
PASADENA, Calif. - The UCLA quarterback carousel spins this season out of necessity. It rotates because of a shattered jaw, a rung bell and the occasional scattered arm and the scattered mind.
Former Texas Longhorn earns a fresh start with 49ers
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown always knew he could do what he did last week. All he needed was a chance.
Defense sets up Texas to succeed
Offensive records fell. Passing stats glittered.
Complacency becomes Florida Gators' biggest foe before Alabama game
The Florida Gators might have one more cupcake left on their schedule.
USC wins ugly, but that's pretty to these Trojans
Style points aren't in style anymore in college football.
Let's not deify Dolphins' Ted Ginn after one game
Ted Ginn Jr. was a hot topic around the Dolphins last week because he had one great game, and that apparently returned him to everyone's good graces.
Credit Randy Shannon for Miami's rise
MIAMI - What a lot of people can't figure out today is how Virginia ever won three games this season. The closest thing to an answer is that they weren't playing anybody like Miami those days.
Air Force takes flight against Army
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Army coach Rich Ellerson devised a simple defensive plan.
Questions abound for Minnesota
I could write a column about the Minnesota Gophers playing pathetically in a must-win, should-win game against a lousy team. Or I could just write: Ibid.
Michigan State should follow Cousins' lead
EAST LANSING, Mich. - Kirk Cousins doesn't seem like the kind of guy who tells teammates to jump on his back, but apparently he did that last week. That's the thing about Cousins, though. He doesn't always seem to be what he is.
Bill Snyder is making it look too easy at Kansas State
Maybe this was all inevitable, Kansas State's emergence as the only team capable of seizing control of the embarrassingly mediocre Big 12 North.
Big 12's promise starts with taking care of business early in basketball
As always, the final weeks of college basketball's regular season will bring a daily inspection of bracket projections, bubble talk and all the stuff that we love about the stretching exercises for the March Madness sprint.
Random evidence of a cluttered mind . . .
People voted to elect a new city of Miami mayor Tuesday. Results were surprising, but you know what they say about politics being all about the timing.
Seahawks still in high-stakes competition
For the slumping, snakebitten Seahawks, the only thing scarcer than victories is sympathy.
Rangers' continued postseason drought eats at veteran Michael Young
Even if he had been so inclined, Michael Young simply couldn't make himself watch the New York Yankees celebrate world championship No. 27 on Wednesday night.
16 Fort Hood Victims Still Hospitalized
Obama: House Passage of Health Care 'courageous
Anti-Taliban Mayor Killed in Pakistan Blast
911 Tape Released in California Gang Rape
Raw Video: Candlelight Vigil at Fort Hood
Central Union High School pays musical tribute to local veterans
Brawley high school chili earns first place
Iowa and Oregon Lose, Alabama Escapes
Fort Hood Victims' Families Share Their Stories
Army: Shooting Suspect Taken Off Ventilator
Ground Broken for Flight 93 Memorial in Pa.
Army Identifies Fort Hood Victims
Ft. Hood Reaction: What Was He Doing in My Army?
First Person: Both Sides of a Life Sentence
Governor: Visiting Injured Soldiers 'Humbling'
On Health Care, Obama Says 'Time to Finish Job'
Democrats: Historic Vote Soon on Health Care
Mom of Ft. Hood Hero Proud of Her Daughter
Selfishness is no longer a problem for these Dallas Cowboys
Jason Taylor feeling at home with Dolphins again
Eagles' chances in NFC East begin with the Cowboys
Phillies still have Cole Hamels in mind for the future
Another wacky, crazy Browns week
Cowboys' Roy Williams must do more than talk
Bucks catch break in rising star Brandon Jennings
Pizza Bowl could be in the offing for Michigan and Michigan State
Reid's and Eagles' dominance this decade has come at Cowboys' expense
Despite undefeated record, Boise State must correct annoying flaws
North by nowhere in the Big 12 as clutter reigns because of lack of sustained momentum
Boise State overcomes flaws to remain undefeated
Dolphins' Taylor set to chase Patriots' Brady, again
Please don't confuse Roy Williams with The Whiner
Scott Coker making his move in the game of Mixed Martial Arts, the nation's fastest-growing sport
Despite being brothers in arms, Air Force and Army still must compete
On Veterans Day, remember those who truly deserve our gratitude
Dave on Demand: The television week in review
What the census will get wrong
Afghan corruption shouldn't stall troop increase
Baseball playoffs 2009: Thanks for the memories
White Sox shouldn't sell Gordon Beckham short
East Carolina still languishing on offense
At last, A-Rod has a sense of validation
Feisty gray filly Careless Jewel and trainer Josie Carroll are a great team
Virginia Tech stays poised, keeps plugging away against East Carolina
Sign in Chiefs' locker room is a childish distraction
Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore has to demonstrate his toughness too often
Boldin's days with Cardinals appear to be running out
Oklahoma and Nebraska at an imbalance these days
Elections spell trouble for both parties
With BNSF purchase, Buffett bets on growth in container traffic