WPPA / T-102 SPORTS / Monday

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - In a battle for first place in the NFC East,
Tony Romo threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to Miles Austin midway
through the fourth quarter and the Cowboys beat the Philadelphia
Eagles 20-16 last night. Tony Romo threw a 49-yard touchdown pass
to Miles Austin midway through the fourth quarter in the 100th
meeting between the division rivals.

NEW YORK (AP) - Tony Dungy says Michael Vick could potentially
wind up in Buffalo, which he says previously discussed signing the
quarterback. Dungy has served as an adviser to Vick since the Super
Bowl-winning coach retired from the Colts after last season. Dungy
confirmed that the Bills and Vick "talked originally" when Vick
was searching for a team.

DENVER (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers are in Denver tonight to
take on the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. James
"Deebo" Harrison and Elvis Dumervil, two of the NFL's premier
pass-rushers, will be on dual display in the Mile High City.
Entering the weekend, Dumervil led the AFC with 10 sacks and
Harrison, was right behind him with eight sacks.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Ben Gordon scored 23 points and Ben
Wallace added 16 rebounds, helping the Detroit Pistons beat the
Philadelphia 76ers 88-81 yesterday. Wallace had seven of Detroit's
21 offensive rebounds and added three blocks and three steals.
Andre Iguodala led Philadelphia with 24 points and the 76ers missed
their last 8 field-goal attempts.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia Phillies have declined
their $5.5 million 2010 option on third baseman Pedro Feliz. Feliz
hit .266 with 12 home runs and 82 RBIs for the National League
champion Phillies this season. He'll receive a $500,000 buyout.
General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. says he won't rule out bringing
back Feliz.

NFL
Sunday's Games
Arizona 41, Chicago 21
Atlanta 31, Washington 17
New England 27, Miami 17
Indianapolis 20, Houston 17
Cincinnati 17, Baltimore 7
Tampa Bay 38, Green Bay 28
Jacksonville 24, Kansas City 21
Seattle 32, Detroit 20
New Orleans 30, Carolina 20
San Diego 21, N.Y. Giants 20
Tennessee 34, San Francisco 27
Dallas 20, Philadelphia 16
Open: Buffalo, N.Y. Jets, Oakland, Minnesota, St. Louis,
Cleveland
Monday's Game
Pittsburgh at Denver, 8:30 p.m.

NBA
Sunday's Games
Phoenix 102, Washington 90
Detroit 88, Philadelphia 81
Oklahoma City 102, Orlando 74
Sacramento 120, Golden State 107
Portland 116, Minnesota 93
L.A. Lakers 104, New Orleans 88
Monday's Games
Phoenix at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Utah at New York, 7:30 p.m.
Toronto at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.
Minnesota at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.
New Orleans at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

NHL
Sunday's Games
Atlanta 3, St. Louis 2, SO
Edmonton 5, Colorado 3
Monday's Games
Los Angeles at Chicago, 8 p.m.

MLS PLAYOFFS
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Semifinals
Columbus vs. Real Salt Lake
Saturday, Oct. 31: Real Salt Lake 1, Columbus 0
Thursday, Nov. 5: Columbus 2, Real Salt Lake 3, Real Salt Lake
advances on 4-2 aggregate
Chicago vs. New England
Sunday, Nov. 1: New England 2, Chicago 1
Saturday, Nov. 7: Chicago 2, New England 0, Chicago advances on
3-2 aggregate
Championship
Real Salt Lake vs. Chicago
Thursday, Nov. 12: TBD
Saturday, Nov. 14: TBD
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Semifinals
Los Angeles vs. Chivas USA
Sunday, Nov. 1: Chivas USA 2, Los Angeles 2, tie
Sunday, Nov. 8: Los Angeles 1, Chivas USA 0, Los Angeles
advances on 3-2 aggregate
Houston vs. Seattle
Thursday, Oct. 29: Seattle 0, Houston 0, tie
Sunday, Nov. 8: Houston 1, Seattle 0, OT, Houston advances on
1-0 aggregate
Championship
Houston vs. Los Angeles
Thursday, Nov. 12: TBD
Saturday, Nov. 14: TBD