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Local sports calendar for Nov. 29

Friday, December 4 HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY Home, 8 p.m., JDHS hosts West Valley at Treadwell Arena (JV 2:15).…

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Sports on TV for Nov. 29

COLLEGE BASKETBALL 3 p.m., CBSSN — Villanova at St. Joseph’s 3 p.m., ESPN2 — Michigan at N.C. State…

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Stanford ends Notre Dame’s playoff chances

STANFORD, Calif. — Kevin Hogan threw four touchdown passes and drove the 13th-ranked Cardinal to the winning 45-yard…

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 14, 2015,file photo, Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls carries the ball as Denver Broncos defensive back Josh Bush attempts a tackle in the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Seattle. "He's done very well and been consistent," Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says of Rawls. "Whenever he's been given a real good shot, he's come through in a big way." The Seahawks face the Pittsburgh Steelers this week. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)

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Backup RBs powering Steelers and Seahawks

SEATTLE — Just as everyone expected before the season began, two of the NFL’s most productive running backs…

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Too many bowls?

OK, maybe there are too many bowls. Losses by Kentucky, Minnesota, Illinois and others on Saturday meant there…

Britain's new world champion Tyson Fury celebrates with the WBA, IBF, WBO and  IBO belts after winning the world heavyweight title fight against Wladimir Klitschko in the Esprit Arena in Duesseldorf, western Germany, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

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Klitschko’s heavyweight reign ends with Tyson Fury

DUESSELDORF, Germany — Tyson Fury defeated Wladimir Klitschko by unanimous decision Saturday to end the Ukrainian’s 9 1/2-year…

Michigan State offensive lineman Jack Allen runs for a nine yard touchdown against Penn State during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 55-16. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

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Big Ten title game is playoff quarterfinal

Michigan State joined Iowa in the Big Ten championship game, making Indianapolis the site of what looks like…

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Today in Sports History: Nov. 27

1949 — Steve Van Buren of the Philadelphia Eagles becomes the second NFL player, the first in 16…

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Local sports calendar for Nov. 27

Friday, December 4 HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY Home, 8 p.m., JDHS hosts West Valley at Treadwell Arena (JV 2:15).…

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Sports on TV for Nov. 27

AUTO RACING 4 a.m., NBCSN — Formula One: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, practice, at Abu Dhabi, United Arab…

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Sports on TV for Nov. 26

COLLEGE BASKETBALL 8 a.m., ESPN2 — Advocare Invitational, quarterfinal 1, Alabama vs. Xavier 9 a.m., ESPN — Battle…

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Local sports calendar for Nov. 26

Friday, December 4 HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY Home, 8 p.m., JDHS hosts West Valley at Treadwell Arena (JV 2:15).…

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Today in Sports History: Nov. 26

1949 — Boston College beats Holy Cross 76-0, with Al Cannava rushing for 229 yards. 1956 — At…

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Warriors make NBA history

OAKLAND, Calif. — The defending champion Golden State Warriors set the record for best start in NBA history…

Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel plays during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 15.

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Johnny Manziel benched by Browns for off-field behavior

BEREA, Ohio — Dropped from starter to third-stringer — without playing a game. Johnny Manziel partied his way…

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Oklahoma up to 3rd, Iowa 4th in playoff rankings; ND to 6th

Oklahoma moved into third and Iowa was fourth in the new College Football Playoff rankings as Notre Dame…

In this Nov. 22, 2007 photo, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens celebrates after scoring a touchdown  against the New York Jets.

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Favre, Warner, Owens among Hall of Fame semifinalists

Brett Favre, Terrell Owens and Alan Faneca are semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in their…

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Sports on TV for Nov. 25

BOXING 4 p.m., ESPN — Premier Champions, Erislandy Lara vs. Jan Zaveck (super welterweight) COLLEGE BASKETBALL 8 a.m.,…

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Local sports calendar for Nov. 25

Friday, December 4 HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY Home, 8 p.m., JDHS hosts West Valley at Treadwell Arena (JV 2:15).…

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Today in Sports History: Nov. 25

1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to…