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Kiffin Becomes Fourth Raiders Coach in Six Years to Be Fired By Al Davis Lane Kiffin was fired by Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis, becoming the fourth coach to be let go since the National Football League team reached the Super Bowl six years ago.

Brian Cashman Will Return for 11th Season as General Manager of Yankees Brian Cashman agreed to return as general manager of the New York Yankees through 2011, forging a working relationship with Hank and Hal Steinbrenner as the franchise prepares to move into a new stadium next year.

Phillies' Brad Lidge, Indians' Cliff Lee Named Baseball's Comeback Players Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Lidge and Cleveland Indians starter Cliff Lee were named Major League Baseball's Comeback Players of the Year.

White Sox Host Twins Today to Decide AL Central Title, Last Playoff Berth The Chicago White Sox and Minnesota will square off for Major League Baseball's final playoff spot after 162 regular-season games weren't enough to decide the American League Central Division title.

Steelers Beat Ravens 23-20 in Overtime to Move Atop AFC North Division The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 23-20 on a 46-yard field goal by Jeff Reed with 8:55 left in overtime.

Paul Menard, Family-Owned Nascar Sponsor Move to Yates Racing Next Season Paul Menard, son of hardware-store billionaire John Menard Jr., will drive for Yates Racing in Nascar's top series next season and bring sponsorship from family-owned Menard Inc. with him.

FedEx Cup Winner Vijay Singh to Miss Two Months of Golf With Arm Injury Vijay Singh, who won the U.S. PGA Tour's $10 million playoff, will be sidelined for at least two months with tendinitis in his left forearm.

Jets Safety Smith Suspended One Game, Fined $50,000 for Hit on Boldin New York Jets safety Eric Smith was suspended one game and fined $50,000 by the National Football League for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Arizona Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin, who was carted off the field after the play.

Steinbrenner, Man United Wouldn't Try This: Commentary by Scott Soshnick Sports fans, rejoice.

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