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This Week in Sports - November 26-30, 2007 6o25m

Nov 29, 2007

Tragedy strikes the NFL as Pro Bowl safety Sean Taylor gets gunned down. Read what else happened this week!

Sports News - NFL Star Dies 4g103v

One of the NFL's best players, Sean Taylor, was killed early Monday morning in his Miami home. The 24-year-old Washington Redskins' safety was shot in the leg, wounding his femoral artery. He University of Miami. Taylor leaves behind a girlfriend and an 18-month-old daughter.

Sports News - Jamario Who? 3nx5m

A few months ago, Jamario Moon was a complete unknown to the sports world. Today, he is the starting small forward for the Toronto Raptors and one of the top rookies in the summer league and training camp where he impressed his coaches. In a game last Sunday against the Bulls, Moon had an impressive stat line - 15 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals and an incredible 6 blocks!

Sports News - Cowboys Top Packers 5h2a48

By far the biggest NFL showdown happened on Thursday as the injury might compromise his record streak of 249 consecutive starts. He has 10 days to rest before the Packers host the Oakland Raiders on December 9.

Notes Around the Sports World 1v6q5x

  • Legendary motorcycle daredevil Evil Knievel ed away on Friday after years of fighting diabetes and pulmonary fibrosis. He was 69 years old.
  • After years of being a secret, the salary of legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has finally been revealed. The future Hall of Famer makes $500,000 annually.
  • In one of the largest beatings in NBA history, the New York Knicks lost by 45 points to the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. At one point the lead was over 50 points! The final score ended up being 104-59.
  • One of the rising teams in the Roberto Luongo, the Canucks have won seven of their last 10 games.
  • Los Angeles Lakers' head coach Phil Jackson agreed to a 2-year, $24 million contract extension. He will coach the Lakers throughout the 2009-10 season.
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