WPPA / T-102 SPORTS / Monday

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - In a game that was much closer than most
expected, Shaun Suisham kicked a 38-yard field goal to get the
Steelers past the Indianapolis Colts last night 23-20. Ben
Roethlisberger struggled -- losing two fumbles and throwing an
interception during an 11-minute first-half span -- but in the end
he also came back and engineered a 60-yard march to set up the
winning score.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Colts quarterback Peyton Manning made his
first appearance in front of the Indianapolis fans in nearly a
month. Manning was the sidelines during last night's pregame
warmups. The four-time MVP has missed all three games after having
two surgeries.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Eagles lost to the Giants yesterday
afternoon and again lost quarterback Michael Vick. Eli Manning
threw four touchdown passes in a 29-16 Giants win. Vick, who
suffered a concussion last week, left yesterday's game with a
broken right hand. It is uncertain how long the injury might
sideline Vick.

NEW YORK (AP) - Roy Halladay got his 19th win and the Phillies
snapped their eight-game losing streak yesterday, taking the finale
of their series against the Mets in New York, 9-4. The Phillies
played their regular lineup for the first time since clinching the
National League East. Every starter had a hit by the third in the
win for the Phils.

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pirates were unable to get a three-game
sweep in their final home series at PNC Park, falling to the
Cincinnati Reds 5-4 yesterday. Chase d'Arnaud had two hits for the
Bucs, including a two-run triple. Daniel Moskos took the loss,
allowing three consecutive hits in the sixth, while Dontrelle
Willis got the win for the Reds.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Penn State is heading into Big Ten
play minus two key defenders after Saturday's win over Eastern
Michigan. Linebacker Michael Mauti is expected to miss the
remainder of the season after injuring his knee. Cornerback D'Anton
Lynn could also miss time after being taken off the field with a
possible spinal injury. He was released from a hospital after a few
hours but there've been no details on the injury.

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Penguins star Sidney Crosby took part in a
controlled scrimmage yesterday as he continues to work his way back
from concussion-like symptoms that have kept him from playing since
January. Crosby took face-offs and worked on set plays in some
five-on-five drills. Crosby says he's been symptom-free throughout
camp but he is still wearing a white helmet showing he's not been
cleared yet for contact work.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - LeBron James had a superstar trio with him
at Philadelphia's Palestra last night but came up short in a in a
battle of all-star teams. Team Philly downed the James, Carmelo
Anthony and Chris Paul-led team 131-122. The sold-out crowd greeted
James with boos when he came onto the floor.

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Sunday's Games
Detroit 10, Baltimore 6
N.Y. Yankees 6, Boston 2, 1st game
Minnesota 6, Cleveland 4, 10 innings
Tampa Bay 5, Toronto 2
Kansas City 2, Chicago White Sox 1
Texas 12, Seattle 5
Oakland 6, L.A. Angels 5
Boston 7, N.Y. Yankees 4, 14 innings, 2nd game
Monday's Games
Boston (Beckett 13-6) at Baltimore (Tom.Hunter 4-4), 7:05 p.m.
Cleveland (U.Jimenez 4-3) at Detroit (Fister 10-13), 7:05 p.m.
N.Y. Yankees (Noesi 2-1) at Tampa Bay (Shields 15-12), 7:10 p.m.
Kansas City (F.Paulino 3-6) at Minnesota (Slowey 0-7), 8:10 p.m.
Toronto (McGowan 0-1) at Chicago White Sox (Axelrod 0-0), 8:10
p.m.
Texas (C.Wilson 16-7) at L.A. Angels (Haren 16-9), 10:05 p.m.
Oakland (McCarthy 9-8) at Seattle (Vargas 9-13), 10:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Sunday's Games
Washington 3, Atlanta 0
Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 4
Colorado 19, Houston 3
Milwaukee 9, Florida 5
Philadelphia 9, N.Y. Mets 4
St. Louis 3, Chicago Cubs 2
L.A. Dodgers 6, San Diego 2
Arizona 5, San Francisco 2
Monday's Games
Cincinnati (H.Bailey 9-7) at N.Y. Mets (Schwinden 0-2), 7:10
p.m.
Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 16-8) at Atlanta (Delgado 1-1), 7:10 p.m.
Washington (Milone 1-0) at Florida (Ani.Sanchez 8-9), 7:10 p.m.
St. Louis (J.Garcia 13-7) at Houston (W.Rodriguez 11-11), 8:05
p.m.
Pittsburgh (Morton 10-10) at Milwaukee (Marcum 13-7), 8:10 p.m.
L.A. Dodgers (Eveland 2-2) at Arizona (D.Hudson 16-11), 9:40
p.m.
Chicago Cubs (C.Coleman 3-8) at San Diego (Latos 8-14), 10:05
p.m.
Colorado (Chacin 11-13) at San Francisco (Vogelsong 12-7), 10:15
p.m.

NFL
Sunday's Games
New Orleans 40, Houston 33
Tennessee 17, Denver 14
Detroit 26, Minnesota 23, OT
San Francisco 13, Cincinnati 8
Buffalo 34, New England 31
N.Y. Giants 29, Philadelphia 16
Cleveland 17, Miami 16
Carolina 16, Jacksonville 10
San Diego 20, Kansas City 17
Oakland 34, N.Y. Jets 24
Baltimore 37, St. Louis 7
Seattle 13, Arizona 10
Green Bay 27, Chicago 17
Tampa Bay 16, Atlanta 13
Pittsburgh 23, Indianapolis 20
Monday's Game
Washington at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

NHL PRESEASON
Sunday's Games
Detroit 4, Chicago 3, SO
Columbus 4, Buffalo 1
Carolina 4, Winnipeg 0
Boston 7, Montreal 3
Colorado 3, Dallas 0
Edmonton 3, Calgary 0
San Jose 4, Vancouver 3
Anaheim 3, Los Angeles 1
Monday's Games
Winnipeg vs. Ottawa at St. John's, Newfoundland, 4 p.m.
Columbus at Washington, 7 p.m.
N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Boston at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.

WNBA

CONFERENCE FINALS
(x-if necessary)
Eastern Conference
Indiana 1, Atlanta 1
Thursday, Sept. 22: Indiana 82, Atlanta 74
Sunday, Sept. 25: Atlanta 94, Indiana 77
Tuesday, Sept. 27: Atlanta at Indiana, 8 p.m.
Western Conference
Minnesota 2, Phoenix 0
Thursday, Sept. 22: Minnesota 95, Phoenix 67
Sunday, Sept. 25: Minnesota 103, Phoenix 86

CHAMPIONSHIP
Sunday, Oct. 2: Indiana-Atlanta winner at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 5: Indiana-Atlanta winner at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 7: Minnesota at Indiana-Atlanta winner, 8 p.m.
x-Sunday, Oct. 9: Minnesota at Indiana-Atlanta winner, 4 p.m.
x-Wednesday, Oct. 12: Indiana-Atlanta winner at Minnesota, 8
p.m.

MLS
Sunday's Games
Chicago 3, New England 2