Pitt’s Dickerson, Florida’s Hernandez, BYU’s Pitta finalists for Mackey Award as top tight end

November 23rd, 2009 more images more imagesTebow, McCoy finalists for Maxwell, O'Brien honorsDALLAS — Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy are set for at least one showdown off the field. The quarterbacks for No.

November 20th, 2009 McClain, Spikes among Butkus finalists againCHICAGO — Alabama's Rolando McClain, Florida's Brandon Spikes and Missouri's Sean Weatherspoon are once again finalists for the Butkus Award, given annually to the nation's top linebacker. South Carolina's Eric Norwood and Texas' Sergia Kindle also are finalists.

November 17th, 2009 Marshall holds off Middle Tennessee 63-60HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Tirrell Baines scored 12 points and Damier Pitts sank four free throws in the final 35 seconds to help Marshall hold off Middle Tennessee State 63-60 on Tuesday night.

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.

August 12th, 2009 Chester Pitts, Kris Brown are last original TexansHOUSTON — They've outlasted a head coach, a handful of assistants and dozens of teammates, including 2002 top overall pick David Carr. Chester Pitts and Kris Brown are the only players who've been with the Texans since their inception.

July 27th, 2009 Reds put OF Dickerson, RH Owings on DLCINCINNATI — Shoulder problems landed outfielder Chris Dickerson and fifth starter Micah Owings on the 15-day disabled list, two more blows to a Cincinnati Reds team fading from contention. The Reds put Dickerson on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a bruised right shoulder, suffered when he tried to make a diving catch during a a 5-2 loss in Chicago on Sunday.

July 4th, 2009 Cardinals 7, Reds 4E_Thurston (10), Janish (2). DP_St. Louis 1. LOB_St. Louis 7, Cincinnati 9.

June 20th, 2009 Reds 4, White Sox 3E_Beckham (3). DP_Chicago 2.

June 19th, 2009 Ovechkin voted most outstanding by NHL peerLAS VEGAS — Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has been picked as most outstanding by his fellow players for the second straight year. Ovechkin, also the favorite to take home the Hart Trophy as most valuable player, picked up the Lester B.

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 9th, 2009 Danielle Lawrie of Washington wins Honda AwardNEW YORK — Danielle Lawrie of Washington has won the Honda Award as the nation's top college softball player. The junior from Canada helped send the Huskies to their first national championship.

June 8th, 2009 Cubs 6, Reds 3, 14 inningsE_Ale.Gonzalez (3), Hairston Jr. (6), Arroyo (2).

June 8th, 2009 Duke's Cecil wins award as top tennis playerNEW YORK — NCAA tennis champion Mallory Cecil of Duke has been honored as the nation's top female college player in her sport. The freshman from Spartanburg, S.C., won the Honda Sports Award on Monday.

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.