Steelers rally for victory
DENVER — Ben Roethlisberger was missing reads and his receivers, and it had the Pittsburgh Steelers reeling in the first half.

 Surging Bengals follow style of rivals
CINCINNATI — Turns out the Bengals are pretty good copycats.

 Pac-10 reinstates Oregon back Blount
Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount, who was suspended for the season after punching a Boise State player in the wake of the season opener, has been allowed to rejoin the Ducks.

Five Yankees opt to become free agents
NEW YORK — World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady.

 Hockey greats join Hall of Fame
TORONTO — Steve Yzerman has one regret when looking back on his Hall of Fame career: He wishes he didn’t return to ice four years ago after the NHL lockout.

Sports Briefs: Kansas City releases RB Larry Johnson
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have run out of patience with running back Larry Johnson’s off-the-field problems and released the former Pro Bowl running back the day he was due to come back from his second suspension in a year.

 NBA: Nash has 20 assists in win
PHILADELPHIA — Jason Richardson scored 29 points, Steve Nash added 21 points and tied his season-high with 20 assists and the Phoenix Suns beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-115 on Monday night.

Abdul-Jabbar being treated for rare form of leukemia
NEW YORK  — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for a rare form of leukemia, and the basketball great said his prognosis is encouraging.

 Pirates push back playoff start time
Marshfield will have a later start time than usual for its playoff game Friday against Hermiston, while Gold Beach will return to Pete Susick Stadium for the sixth time in four seasons.

Huskies hope to stop slide Saturday at OSU
SEATTLE — Seven weeks after what was believed to be a landmark victory over then-No. 3 Southern California that would expedite the quick turnaround Steve Sarkisian preached was going to happen at Washington, the Huskies spent Monday trying to digest a third close loss in their last five games.

Lakers lose two in volleyball
The Southwestern Oregon Community College volleyball team lost at Linn-Benton Community College on Friday night and lost to Chemeketa Community College on Saturday in three games.

 Busch finishing strong with crew chief
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kurt Busch and Pat Tryson had every reason to coast through the season’s final 10 races in a long farewell before the crew chief bolts to a new team next year.

 Mickelson finishes season with flourish
SHANGHAI — No one can use a long winter’s break quite like Phil Mickelson.

 College Basketball: Boeheim earns 800th victory
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Jim Boeheim became the eighth Division I coach to reach 800 wins with milestone coming over Albany, 75-43 on Monday night in the 2K Sports Classic.

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Half marathon provides local women a chance for a road trip
A group of 16 women from the South Coast took a recent mini vacation to Washington to run in a half marathon and help raise funds for breast cancer research.

Bah Humbug run and picnic planned
The South Coast Running Club will hold its annual club picnic and Bah Humbug Requiem Run at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Humbug Mountain State Park south of Port Orford.

Mohr swims to national title in relay
For the 11th time in the past four years, local masters swimmer Ralph Mohr has been declared a national champion in a long distance postal event.

Youth Sports: Mustangs win soccer tourney
The Fall soccer season for the Boys & Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon came to a close last weekend with a fifth/sixth-grade tournament at North Bay School.

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