COWBOYS ...24 RAIDERS ...7 Tony Romo snapped the Dallas Cowboys from their offensive slumber by leading them to a season-high 494 yards, with receiver Miles Austin delivering 145 yards and a touchdown. By winning for the sixth time in seven games, Dallas (8-3) is guaranteed of going into the final month of the season atop the NFC East. Now comes the real challenge: Staying there. The Cowboys are 5-10 in games after Thanksgiving since Romo became the starting quarterback in 2006. Oakland (3-8) and its new starting quarterback, former Buc Bruce Gradkowski, were coming off a victory vs. division-leading Cincinnati just a few days before, but couldn't even cross midfield in the first half. The Raiders' lone highlight was top draft pick Darrius Heyward-Bey making the first touchdown catch of his career. Dallas' defense continued its strong play, with linebacker Anthony Spencer coming up with his first two sacks of the season. Romo went 18 of 29 for 309 yards with two touchdown passes and no turnovers. Tight end Jason Witten not only made his 102nd straight start, but also caught five passes for 107 yards. ...more

November 27, 2009

Dwight Howard had 22 points and 17 rebounds, Vince Carter added 21 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-76 on Thursday night. ...more

November 27, 2009

GLENDALE, Ariz. Tampa Bay's venture through the desert Monday turned into a night of vindication for some of the Lightning's key components in a 4-1 victory against Phoenix. ...more

November 17, 2009

Maybe it wasn't a concession speech, even if it sounded like one. The Bengals spent most of the last 20 seasons chasing Pittsburgh, and now it's the other way around, and the Steelers realize it's a decidedly uphill climb. ...more

November 16, 2009

The Lightning weren't very good on the road early in the season, starting with a 6-3 loss at Atlanta in the season opener. ...more

November 15, 2009

The memories linger for them all, but for different reasons. ...more

November 12, 2009

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber knew Coach Raheem Morris eventually would get his first win. ...more

November 9, 2009

TONIGHT'S GAME WHO: Tampa Bay at Montreal Canadiens ...more

November 7, 2009

Earl Garcia doesn't mince words when it comes to Charles Lovett. "He is the best receiver I've had," Hillsborough High's football coach states emphatically. ...more

November 4, 2009

After seven games, the Bucs' offense ranks 27th in the league in points and 28th in yards per game. ...more

November 4, 2009