Top 25 CapsulesCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Backed up to their own goal line, Matt Barkley and Joe McKnight drove into Southern California lore. No. 17 Utah wins 16th straight, holds off San Jose State with big 4th quarter in 24-14 winSAN JOSE, Calif. — Terrance Cain passed for 248 yards and hit Jereme Brooks for a go-ahead 51-yard score early in the fourth quarter, and No. 17 Utah finally shook free of San Jose State late in its 16th straight victory, 24-14 Saturday night. Senators send disgruntled winger Heatley to Sharks for Michalek, Cheechoo, 2nd-round pickThe San Jose Sharks made the big move that has been expected ever since their best regular season ended with a first-round playoff exit, acquiring disgruntled winger Dany Heatley from the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. No. 17 Utah looks to extend several winning streaks at San Jose StateSAN JOSE, Calif. — With so many streaks on the line for No. 17 Utah, perhaps the most important is the eight consecutive bowl game victories. To extend that streak, the Utes have to take care of business each week. Another big game in Big Ten country; USC-Ohio State share spotlight with Notre Dame-MichiganThe Southern California-Ohio State game will have to share the spotlight Saturday with an old and storied rivalry being played just to the north that became far more interesting after the first week of the season. Wondolowski scores in second-half injury time to lift Earthquakes past Wizards 1-0SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Chris Wondolowski scored in the third minute of second-half injury time to give the San Jose Earthquakes a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday night. Jeremy Roenick retires from NHL after 20 years, final 2 with San Jose SharksSAN JOSE, Calif. — Jeremy Roenick was playing golf when he received a call from San Jose general manager Doug Wilson asking about the possibility of playing for the Sharks. Flyers tab Kalamazoo as minor league ECHL affiliatePHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers have reached an agreement with the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL to serve as a minor league affiliate for the 2009-10 season. Sharks veteran Jeremy Roenick expected to retire Thursday after 20-year careerSan Jose Sharks forward Jeremy Roenick is expected to announce his retirement Thursday, ending the provocative hockey star’s 20-year career. Earthquakes end 4-game winless streak with 4-0 win over Sounders FCSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Cornell Glen, Darren Huckerby and Chris Wondolowski scored in the second half to help the San Jose Earthquakes end a four-game winless streak with a 4-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders FC on Sunday. Sharks sign former Nashville center Scott NicholSAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks have signed center Scott Nichol, adding veteran depth to their changing lineup. Barrett scores 2 goals, leads Toronto FC to 3-1 win over San JoseSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Chad Barrett had two goals and assisted on the go-ahead score to lead Toronto FC to a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night. Sharks re-sign D Rob Blake to 1-year deal, bringing him back for 19th NHL seasonSAN JOSE, Calif. — Rob Blake is staying with the Sharks. Claude Lemieux announces retirement again; finishes 21-year career with San Jose SharksSAN JOSE — Claude Lemieux announced his retirement again Wednesday, wrapping up a 21-year NHL career with four Stanley Cups. Sharks bring back forward Clowe on new four-year contractSAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks re-signed restricted free agent forward Ryane Clowe to a four-year contract Monday, locking up a player for the immediate future who’s coming off a career season. Late own goal lets Real Salt Lake tie Earthquakes 1-1SANDY, Utah — San Jose kicked in an own-goal in second-half injury time, allowing Real Salt Lake to tie the Earthquakes 1-1 on Friday night. Sharks essentially cut ties with forwards Goc, Plihal, Kaspar in 1st roster overhaulSAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks are beginning a roster makeover by declining to make qualifying offers to forwards Marcel Goc, Tomas Plihal and Lukas Kaspar. Costa Rica upends rusty United States 3-1 in World Cup qualifierSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Alvaro Saborio scored 79 seconds in, the second-fastest goal against the United States in a World Cup qualifier, and Costa Rica coasted to a 3-1 victory Wednesday night. Landon Donovan warns Americans to be prepared in World Cup qualifier at Costa RicaSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Landon Donovan has a message for the younger players on the U.S. team preparing for Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica at Saprissa Stadium. US ends training for WCup qualifiers, awaits arrival of members before heading to Costa RicaMIAMI — The U.S. soccer team concluded five days of training on Sunday and was looking forward to the arrival of members who couldn’t participate in preparations for the team’s World Cup qualifying matches this week. Glen makes impact in San Jose’s 2-1 win over Real Salt LakeSANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Jose forward Cornell Glen scored in a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake on Saturday that ended the Earthquakes’ losing streak at five. |