• MLB: Postseason games can't be shortened 11/20/2008, 5:41 p.m. EST
NEW YORK (AP) — There has never been a rain-shortened game in the postseason, and now there never will be.

• Lions have shot to make dubious history at 0-16 11/20/2008, 5:39 p.m. EST
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The winless Detroit Lions have plenty at stake this season.

• WR Plaxico Burress sidelined by hamstring injury 11/20/2008, 5:18 p.m. EST
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress missed practice Thursday because of a hamstring injury.

• Sorenstam has some work to do at ADT Championship 11/20/2008, 5:04 p.m. EST
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Annika Sorenstam arrived at the first tee Thursday morning, shook a few hands and got a kiss on the cheek from Donald Trump.

• NFLPA narrows search for next executive director 11/20/2008, 4:59 p.m. EST
(AP) — The search committee seeking a replacement for the late Gene Upshaw to run the NFL Players Association has narrowed the field to a little more than a dozen candidates, some with no previous ties to the union or the NFL, a person with knowledge of the search told The Associated Press.

• Bulluck practices for first time since hurting rib 11/20/2008, 4:56 p.m. EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans appear to be healing up.

• Two-way player surprised by all the attention 11/20/2008, 4:53 p.m. EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Spencer "Leatherhead" Larsen didn't realize he was going to be making history or even creating such a buzz by starting for the Denver Broncos at middle linebacker and fullback last weekend.

• Vikings give Peterson day off to rest beat-up body 11/20/2008, 4:48 p.m. EST
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings are giving Adrian Peterson's body a break.

• Arenas: Last could be 'for the better' for Wizards 11/20/2008, 4:48 p.m. EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Gilbert Arenas is already thinking about the possibility of a last-place finish for his Washington Wizards — and finding the silver lining.

• Sorenstam has some work to do at ADT Championship 11/20/2008, 4:15 p.m. EST
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Annika Sorenstam's farewell to the LPGA Tour could come two days earlier than she hoped.

• 27 horses killed in blaze at western Ky. stable 11/20/2008, 3:56 p.m. EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A pre-dawn blaze raced through a barn at a former race track in western Kentucky on Thursday, killing 27 horses and wiping out the dreams of at least one owner.

• Shock re-sign Laimbeer to 2-year coaching deal 11/20/2008, 3:53 p.m. EST
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Coach Bill Laimbeer has been re-signed to a two-year contract by the WNBA champion Detroit Shock.

• No longer 'The Man,' Alexander returns to Seattle 11/20/2008, 3:52 p.m. EST
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Shaun Alexander's recent career trajectory has resembled a bungee jump: Straight down.

• Phillies Utley (hip), Feliz (back) to have surgery 11/20/2008, 3:38 p.m. EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Three-time All-Star Chase Utley, who anchored the middle of the lineup for the World Series champion Phillies, will have surgery and may not be ready for the start of the 2009 regular season.

• Browns GM Savage apologizes for e-mail expletive 11/20/2008, 3:32 p.m. EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage has apologized to a fan whom he sent a profane e-mail to following Monday night's game against the Buffalo Bills.

• Chicago among 4 cities pitching European delegates 11/20/2008, 3:23 p.m. EST
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Chicago and three other cities vying for the 2016 Summer Games will make their case Friday to the regional group with the most votes in the Olympic movement.

• Cowboys will put Felix Jones on IR 11/20/2008, 2:59 p.m. EST
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Cowboys rookie running back Felix Jones is done for the season.

• Yankees control shifts to Steinbrenner's son Hal 11/20/2008, 2:21 p.m. EST
NEW YORK (AP) — George Steinbrenner's 35-year reign as boss of the New York Yankees ended Thursday when he passed control of baseball's most famous team to his youngest son, Hal.

• Camarillo signs extension with Dolphins 11/20/2008, 2:15 p.m. EST
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Receiver Greg Camarillo's breakout year with the Miami Dolphins has earned him a new contract.

• Browns' Quinn has broken finger 11/20/2008, 2:01 p.m. EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn broke his right index finger in the first half of Monday night's win over Buffalo, but will try to play Sunday against the Houston Texans.

• Vikings practice without 'Williams Wall' 11/20/2008, 1:57 p.m. EST
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings star defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams have gone before the NFL to discuss their positive test for a banned diuretic.

• Denver TE Jackson goes on IR 11/20/2008, 1:33 p.m. EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos placed tight end Nate Jackson on injured reserve Thursday, bringing back Chad Mustard to take his place on the roster.

• Mussina calls it a career after first 20-win year 11/20/2008, 1:27 p.m. EST
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina announced his retirement Thursday even as he comes off his first 20-win season.

• Abbott, Joubert face off in Moscow 11/20/2008, 1:08 p.m. EST
MOSCOW (AP) — When posters for the Cup of Russia were printed, American skater Jeremy Abbott wasn't even listed. Now he shapes up as one of the stars.

• APNewsAlert 11/20/2008, 12:25 p.m. EST
NEW YORK (AP) — MLB owners approve shift of control of New York Yankees from George Steinbrenner to son Hal.