Tampa Bay Sports

If Aaron Rodgers wasn't scrambling for his life every other snap, the Green Bay Packers would probably be in a better situation. Poor play from the offensive line has been burying the Packers, who can take a fresh breath of air now that Brett Favre is in the rear-view mirror.

The Arizona Cardinals have yet to lose on the road this season, while the Chicago Bears have won every one of their home games thus far in 2009. Only one of those undefeated records will remain intact, however, when the two playoff hopefuls get together this Sunday at Soldier Field.

Freshman B.J. Daniels racked up 336 yards of offense and threw for three touchdowns, leading South Florida to a 30-19 victory over 20th-ranked West Virginia.

While fans are fixated on the BCS standings, players must maintain focus on what they can control.

Ryan Malone and Alex Tanguay picked up a goal and an assist each, as Tampa Bay posted a 3-1 victory over Montreal at Bell Centre.

Mike Brown's goal in the third period was the difference as the Anaheim Ducks barely held on for a 4-3 win over the Phoenix Coyotes at Honda Center.

Jeff Gordon won his first pole since one year ago after posting the quickest lap in Friday's qualifying for the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Officials from the Indy Racing League announced on Thursday that Izod, a clothing division of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, will serve as the IndyCar Series' title sponsor, beginning in 2010.

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired second baseman Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, in exchange for pitcher Jesse Chavez.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Raul Ibanez, closer Brad Lidge and reliever Scott Eyre are due to have surgery this upcoming week, the team announced Saturday.

Dwight Howard poured in 22 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and blocked two shots to become Orlando's all-time leader in blocks, as the Magic handled the Detroit Pistons, 110-103, at Amway Arena.

Rookie guard Tyreke Evans scored 32 points and doled out seven assists to lead the Sacramento Kings in a 104-99 victory over the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena.