Newsday (N.Y.): Raiders entrusted to undrafted rookie QB Matt McGloin

By Art Spander
Special to Newsday

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Whether Matt McGloin, undrafted but now hardly unwanted, is the Oakland Raiders' quarterback of the future isn't the issue at the moment. He's the quarterback of the present, the one who will face the Jets Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

The one whom coach Dennis Allen keeps giving vocal support, even as Allen occasionally refers to Terrelle Pryor, who was the Oakland starter for eight of the first nine games this season.

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Newsday (N.Y.): Tiger Woods battles tough conditions to keep lead

By Art Spander
Special to Newsday

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — There was morning rain and afternoon wind, and Tiger Woods, often unsettled in choosing clubs, Saturday took 10 shots more than he did with his record-tying score on Friday. But he but didn't lose the lead in the Northwestern Mutual Challenge.

Woods, a five-time winner of this $3.5 million limited field event which benefits his foundation, shot an even-par 72 for a three-round total of 11-under par 205. He remained two shots ahead of Zach Johnson at Sherwood Country Club.

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