Manning TDs Lead Colts Over Vikings 31-28
Nov 09, 2004
Peyton Manning provided the expected fireworks, including a left-handed pass for a key first down. Mike Vanderjagt's leg sealed the win for the Indianapolis Colts.

Steelers Dominate, Hand Eagles First Loss
Nov 08, 2004
Two unbeaten teams faced in two weeks, two unbeaten teams defeated. The Pittsburgh Steelers are accomplishing feats never before seen in the NFL, largely because of rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

NBA Wrap: Heat Stay Unbeaten with Win Over Wizards
Nov 07, 2004
Dwyane Wade continued his hot start to the 2004-05 campaign with a career-high 37 points, as the Miami Heat improved to 3-0 on the young season with a 118-106 win over the Washington Wizards.

Spurs Hand Lakers Second Straight Loss
Nov 06, 2004
Kobe Bryant knew there were going to be games like this. No longer surrounded by fellow future Hall of Famers Shaquille O'Neal, Karl Malone and Gary Payton, Bryant and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers couldn't rally. Tim Duncan had a double-double, and San Antonio won 105-96 Friday night in the teams' first meeting since the Lakers eliminated the Spurs from the Western Conference semifinals last season.

Bobcats Fall to Wizards in NBA Debut
Nov 05, 2004
For months, the Charlotte Bobcats (news) were nothing more than a concept with a bright orange logo. They became a reality Thursday night in their NBA debut, hanging tough in a 103-96 loss to Washington that impressed Wizards star Antawn Jamison.

Lakers Hit New Lows in Season-Opening Loss
Nov 04, 2004
Steve Francis and Shaquille O'Neal enjoyed big debuts with their new teams. Kobe Bryant found out he can't carry the Lakers all by himself.

Lakers, Pistons, Mavericks Win Openers
Nov 03, 2004
For one game, the Los Angeles Lakers didn't miss Shaquille O'Neal one bit. Chris Mihm put up close to Shaq-like numbers Tuesday night, getting a career-high 23 points, 12 rebounds and two blocked shots in the Lakers' season-opening 89-78 victory over the Denver Nuggets.

Jets Trounce Dolphins, 41-14
Nov 02, 2004
No miracles needed this time. Curtis Martin and LaMont Jordan each ran for 115 yards and a score to help the New York Jets rout the hapless Miami Dolphins 41-14 Monday night.

Steelers End Patriots' Win Streak, 34-20
Nov 01, 2004
Ben Roethlisberger, a rookie quarterback who seemingly doesn't know how to lose, drove the Steelers to four scores following uncharacteristic New England turnovers and Pittsburgh ended the Patriots' two long winning streaks with a remarkably easy 34-20 victory Sunday.

Dolphins File Lawsuit Against Ricky Williams
Oct 31, 2004
The Miami Dolphins have filed a lawsuit against former running back Ricky Williams, who retired abruptly before the start of training camp and owes the team nearly $9 million.