"I've really been able to get a team atmosphere." John Russell is taking one of the most challenging jobs in baseball as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, a team with 15 consecutive losing seasons. via The Morning Call

  Guwahati: Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh struck half-centuries to complement the disciplined show by the bowlers, as India cantered to a comprehensive five-wicket victory against Pakistan in the first of ... via Mid-Day Mumbai

  LSU is in position to play for a national championship. Oregon isn't far behind the Tigers, and unbeaten Kansas is looming. via BaltimoreSun.com

  "That's a good football team we played, and to beat them in their building is pretty special." Patriots offensive lineman Nick Kaczur had a hug for Wes Welker after Welker's 3-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter pulled New England within 20-17. INDIANAPOLIS Even at its worst, New England ... via KansasCity.com

  Add one more rare distinction to Brett Favre's glittering resume. The Green Bay quarterback hit Greg Jennings for a 60-yard touchdown pass with 3:05 to go and the Packers beat Kansas City 33-22 Sunday, giving ... via Rapid City Journal

  "I knew she was behind me, but she was alongside so it wasn't so annoying." Paula Radcliffe outlasted Gete Wami to win the New York City Marathon on Sunday, her first marathon in two years after giving birth in January.Martin Lel of Kenya won the men's title, making his kick in the final mile to edge Abderrahim Goumri of Morocco in 2 hours, 9 minutes, 4 seconds in the first race without a pacesetter. Hendrick Ramaala of South Africa finished third in 2:11:25.Radcliffe, the world-record holder, ran almost the entire race with Wami on her heels before pulling away over the last mile. She finished in 2:23:09 in cool, sunny conditions. It's her second NYC Marathon title, having won in 2004 after a dropping out of the Athens Olympics marathon. Read more

  "He's obviously not very popular, and it's not going to increase his popularity" Police wielding assault rifles rounded up opposition leaders and rights activists Sunday after Pakistan's military ruler suspended the constitution, ousted the top justice and deployed troops to fight what he ... via MyATLtv.com

  Geno Hayes returned Matt Ryan's third interception for a 38-yard touchdown with 1:10 to play on Saturday night to help Florida State beat No. via WKRN-TV Nashville

  Jonathan Cheechoo scored in the third period and Joe Thornton had two assists for the Sharks. via ESPN.com - NHL

  It took 44 years and three overtimes for Navy to beat Notre Dame. The Midshipmen snapped an NCAA-record 43-game losing streak to the Fighting Irish with a 46-44 victory in triple overtime. via Channel3000.com