Rolando McClain, Brandon Spikes, Sean Weatherspoon named Butkus Award finalists again

November 4th, 2009 Florida increases Spikes suspension to full gameGAINESVILLE, Fla. — With all the negative attention "weighing heavy on his heart," Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes asked to serve a full-game suspension for apparently trying to gouge the eyes of a Georgia running back.

November 3rd, 2009 Gainesville- American Football player Brendon Spikes who plays for Florida Gators created quite a buzz recently when he was caught on camera trying to eye gorge an opponent on Saturday when his team clashed with Georgia. The video showed Spikes shoving his hand in Georgia player Washaun Ealey's helmet and trying to gouge his eyes.

November 3rd, 2009 Georgia's Ealey says Spikes shouldn't be suspendedATHENS, Ga. — A most unlikely person came to the defense of Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes, who was suspended for half a game for apparently trying to gouge the eyes of Georgia running back Washaun Ealey Ealey said Tuesday he doesn't believe Spikes should have been suspended.

November 2nd, 2009 Florida- It was a splendid match to watch Florida Gators won 41-17 beating their arch rival Georgia on Sunday. The game has already gained recognition as Florida's best victory ever.

November 2nd, 2009 By Sayantika Ghosh, Gainesville- Brandon Spikes eye gauge attempt during the Sunday match, against Georgia team's Washuan Ealey, has earned him huge criticism from people. Washuan Ealey is the running back player of the Georgia team and it has been reported by the media that Spike had tried to injure him during the game.

November 2nd, 2009 Florida's Spikes suspended for gouging eyesGAINESVILLE, Fla. — Top-ranked Florida will be without star linebacker Brandon Spikes for the first half of Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.

October 27th, 2009 Gators expect to have 4 defenders back vs. GeorgiaGAINESVILLE, Fla.

October 23rd, 2009 No. 2 Florida might be down 3 defensive startersGAINESVILLE, Fla. — Second-ranked Florida could be without three defensive starters against Mississippi State.

October 22nd, 2009 3 SEC Heisman hopefuls meet in Tide-Vols showdownTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The odds are pretty good that Tennessee's Eric Berry will go one-on-one with the leading Heisman Trophy candidate for the second time this season.

October 6th, 2009 'Sully' among 18 finalists in top mustache contestST. LOUIS — Two baseball players and hero pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger are among 18 finalists for the American Mustache Institute's top honors.

September 30th, 2009 Donovan, Altidore, Howard finalists for awardLOS ANGELES — Landon Donovan, Tim Howard and Jozy Altidore are finalists for the 2009 Honda Player of the Year Award that honors the best performer on the U.S. national team.

September 25th, 2009 Fever's Catchings is WNBA's top defenderINDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings has been named the WNBA's defensive player of the year for the third time. Catchings won in a landslide with 34 votes on Friday.

September 10th, 2009 Orioles get LHP Henn from TwinsBOSTON — The Baltimore Orioles have acquired left-hander Sean Henn from the Minnesota Twins for a player to be named or cash. To make room for Henn on the roster Wednesday, the Orioles moved outfielder Adam Jones to the 60-day disabled list.

June 19th, 2009 Detroit's Datsyuk wins 2nd straight Selke awardLAS VEGAS — Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings is the NHL's top defensive forward again. Datsyuk, considered one of the best two-way forwards in the league, won the award Thursday night over finalists Ryan Kesler of Vancouver and Philadelphia's Mike Richards.

June 2nd, 2009 Strasburg among 5 finalists for Golden SpikesDURHAM, N.C. — San Diego State pitcher Stephen Strasburg is among five finalists for the Golden Spikes Award, given to the nation's top amateur baseball player.