• Palin drops puck at Philadelphia Flyers' game 10/11/2008, 8:26 p.m. CDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — To a mixture of boos and cheers, Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin dropped the ceremonial first puck Saturday night at the Philadelphia Flyers' home opener against the New York Rangers.

• Saturday's College Football 10/11/2008, 8:15 p.m. CDT
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• US advances to World Cup qualifying finals 10/11/2008, 8:10 p.m. CDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States breezed into the final round of World Cup qualifying with unusual ease.

• In-Kyung Kim leads Longs Drugs Challenge 10/11/2008, 8:04 p.m. CDT
DANVILLE, Calif. (AP) — When In-Kyung Kim's 40-foot birdie putt on the 12th hole disappeared into the cup Saturday in the Longs Drugs Challenge, she raised her arms high above her head in celebration.

• No. 9 BYU wins 16th straight 10/11/2008, 8:03 p.m. CDT
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Max Hall threw for three touchdowns and No. 9 BYU survived its lowest scoring game of the season with a 21-3 win over New Mexico on Saturday, extending the nation's longest winning streak to 16 straight.

• ARKANSAS 25, No. 20 AUBURN 22 10/11/2008, 7:59 p.m. CDT
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• 'Hockey Night in Canada' gets new anthem 10/11/2008, 7:52 p.m. CDT
TORONTO (AP) — Saturday nights in Canada in the winter will now have a note of gold in them.

• Ringer helps Spartans run past Northwestern 37-20 10/11/2008, 7:49 p.m. CDT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Javon Ringer ran for 124 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 23 Michigan State to a 37-20 win over previously unbeaten Northwestern on Saturday.

• Islanders D Martinek knocked out of game 10/11/2008, 7:43 p.m. CDT
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — New York Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek left with an undisclosed injury in the first period, following a hard hit behind the net, and didn't return to the home opener Saturday night.

• Smith, Arkansas upset No. 20 Auburn 25-22 10/11/2008, 7:37 p.m. CDT
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Michael Smith rushed for 176 yards and scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 63-yard run in the fourth quarter and Arkansas mounted two late defensive stands for a 25-22 win over No. 20 Auburn on Saturday.

• Miami survives to beat Central Florida, 20-14 10/11/2008, 7:36 p.m. CDT
MIAMI (AP) — Graig Cooper had a career-high 23 rushes for 90 yards, including the clinching touchdown after a muffed punt return late in the fourth quarter and Miami pulled out a sloppy 20-14 victory over Central Florida on Saturday to snap a two-game losing streak.

• McCoy, No. 5 Longhorns upset No. 1 Sooners 45-35 10/11/2008, 7:30 p.m. CDT
DALLAS (AP) — The Texas Longhorns came into their annual showdown against the Oklahoma Sooners with a quarterback they could trust and a defense playing great under an aggressive new coordinator. Yet even after five solid wins, coach Mack Brown still wondered how good they were.

• McKinnis scores 3 TDs to lead Murray State 10/11/2008, 7:25 p.m. CDT
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Paul McKinnis rushed for 170 yards and three second-half touchdowns to lead Murray State to a 51-21 victory over Tennessee Tech on Saturday.

• Chiefs' Tony Gonzalez on trade block 10/11/2008, 7:22 p.m. CDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tony Gonzalez, the most productive tight end in NFL history, will be traded to a contender if the Kansas City Chiefs get the right price.

• Western Michigan beats Buffalo 34-28 10/11/2008, 7:21 p.m. CDT
AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — Tim Hiller's 2-yard touchdown pass to Branden Ledbetter in overtime lifted Western Michigan to a 34-28 win over Buffalo Saturday.

• No. 8 SOUTHERN CAL 28, ARIZONA STATE 0 10/11/2008, 7:19 p.m. CDT
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• Paterno coaching from press box at Wisconsin 10/11/2008, 7:15 p.m. CDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A sore right leg will keep Penn State coach Joe Paterno in the press box for the No. 6 ranked Nittany Lions' game at Wisconsin on Saturday night.

• No. 10 GEORGIA 26, TENNESSEE 14 10/11/2008, 7:12 p.m. CDT
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• Sabbatini leads Texas Open 10/11/2008, 7:10 p.m. CDT
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — South Africa's Rory Sabbatini birdied the final hole for a 7-under 63 and a one-stroke lead over Zach Johnson on Saturday in the Texas Open.

• No. 22 NORTH CAROLINA 29, NOTRE DAME 24 10/11/2008, 7:10 p.m. CDT
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• Dodgers try to keep Philly winless in L.A. 10/11/2008, 7:09 p.m. CDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trailing 2-0 in the National League championship series, the Los Angeles Dodgers have the Philadelphia Phillies right where they want them — at home.

• No. 23 MICHIGAN STATE 37, NORTHWESTERN 20 10/11/2008, 7:06 p.m. CDT
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• In-Kyung Kim leads Longs Drugs Challenge 10/11/2008, 6:55 p.m. CDT
DANVILLE, Calif. (AP) — South Korea's In-Kyung Kim remained in position for her first LPGA Tour victory, shooting a 3-under 69 in windy conditions Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Angela Stanford in the Longs Drugs Challenge.

• Klitschko stops Peter to reclaim WBC title 10/11/2008, 6:55 p.m. CDT
BERLIN (AP) — Vitali Klitschko reclaimed the WBC belt and fulfilled a self-proclaimed dream to hold a heavyweight title at the same time as his brother, stopping Samuel Peter with a technical knockout Saturday night.

• Saturday's College Football 10/11/2008, 6:45 p.m. CDT
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