
Nov 21 - By Associated Press
Ireland has given up hope of a World Cup playoff replay against France because of Thierry Henry's hand ball. Complete Story...

Nov 21 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
- Ireland has given up hope of a World Cup playoff replay against France because of Thierry Henry’s hand ball.

Nov 20 - By Stuart Condie, AP Sports Writer
There will be no rematch.
Nov 20 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
- There will be no rematch.

Nov 20 - By Associated Press
Thierry Henry denied Friday that he was a cheat but said the "fairest solution" would be to replay the France-Ireland World Cup playoff that was decided by his hand ball.

Nov 20 - By Associated Press
France coach Raymond Domenech says he and his players see no reason to apologize for the Thierry Henry handball against Ireland that put the team into the World Cup.

Nov 20 - By Associated Press
FIFA ruled out the possibility of replaying the disputed France-Ireland World Cup qualifier on Friday, rejecting an Irish appeal to stage the playoff again after Thierry Henry handled the ball to set up the deciding goal in extra time.

Nov 15 - By Ralph D. Russo, AP College Football Writer
Even as TCU and Boise State march toward unbeaten regular seasons, the Mountain West Conference — home of the Horned Frogs — and the blue-turf Broncos still have BCS problems.

Nov 8 - By Ralph D. Russo, AP College Football Writer
The toughest tests have been passed, the tallest hurdles cleared for Texas, Alabama and Florida. For the second season in a row, an SEC-Big 12 matchup in the BCS championship games seems inevitable.

Oct 25 - By Ralph D. Russo, AP College Football Writer
Unheralded Iowa conjures up some more late-game magic to stay unbeaten. Time to start taking these Hawkeyes seriously.
Oct 22 - By Holly Ramer, Associated Press Writer
He might be the New Hampshire Lottery's winningest loser.

Oct 18 - By Ralph D. Russo, AP College Football Writer
Tim Tebow had his Heisman moment — after fumbling two times and taking six sacks against Arkansas. Jimmy Clausen made his case, too — in a loss to Southern California. Colt McCoy came up big against Oklahoma — with a touchdown-saving tackle after throwing an interception.

Oct 4 - By Ralph D. Russo, AP College Football Writer
Florida romps and Alabama rolls and already fans in Southeastern Conference country are wondering if it's even necessary to hold a national championship game at the Rose Bowl in January. Won't the SEC title tilt in Atlanta be enough to settle that issue?
Oct 2 - By Associated Press
NBA referees will be able to use instant replay on shot-clock and out-of-bounds calls this season.

Sep 13 - By Ralph D. Russo, AP College Football Writer
As Matt Barkley fever sweeps the nation, Joe McKnight comes of age for USC, too. Tate Forcier shares too much information. And Houston coach Kevin Sumlin gets a resume-padding win.

Sep 6 - By Ralph D. Russo, AP College Football Writer
As Matt Barkley fever sweeps the nation, Joe McKnight comes of age for USC, too. Tate Forcier shares too much information. And Houston coach Kevin Sumlin gets a resume-padding win.

Jun 26 - By Ben Walker, AP Baseball Writer
Turns out umpires are still learning the rules for instant replay, too.

May 27 - By Ira Winderman, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Before every NBA playoff game, four of the league's higher-ranked referees enter the officials' locker room.
May 23 - By Associated Press
Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada's home run was upheld after umpires watched a replay Saturday to determine whether a fan interfered with the ball.
May 13 - By Associated Press
Florida Marlins pinch-hitter Ross Gload had a home run taken away after a video replay review Wednesday night — hours after Pittsburgh's Adam LaRoche became the first player to lose on that way.
May 13 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
Adam LaRoche became the first player to have a home run taken away after a video replay, losing it Wednesday night when umpires reversed their call.

Apr 29 - By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Sports Writer
Umpires used video replay Wednesday to review a home run by the New York Mets' Fernando Tatis, upholding his go-ahead shot against the Florida Marlins.
Apr 25 - By Associated Press
Umpires needed a video replay Saturday night to confirm Gary Matthews Jr.'s drive in the third inning of the Los Angeles Angels' game against the Seattle Mariners was a double after fan interference.

Apr 3 - By Ben Walker, AP Baseball Writer
Hours before Game 1 of the World Series, a Major League Baseball official gazed at the catwalks above Tropicana Field and wondered: What if a high fly hits a beam, rattles around and two balls come tumbling down?
Mar 16 - By Associated Press
Ramon Hernandez was correctly awarded a home run Monday night following a bungled replay review during Venezuela's 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico at the World Baseball Classic.