Newcastle boss under pressure in FA Cup

FAC Preview: After three losses in a row in the PL, the pressure is back on Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jan 2008 | 12:52 pm

Fiesta Bowl | West Virginia 48, Oklahoma 28: White Leads West Virginia Over Oklahoma in a Romp

Pat White ran for 150 yards and threw for 176 and two touchdowns for the 11th-ranked Mountaineers, who rushed for 349 yards, most allowed by Oklahoma in a bowl game.
Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2008 | 12:50 pm

Stewart selected West Virginia coach (AP)

AP - West Virginia's Bill Stewart has been selected as head coach.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2008 | 12:42 pm

West Virginia wins without Rodriguez (AP)

AP - Quarterback Pat White led the West Virginia Mountaineers to a surprising 48-28 romp over No. 3 Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl on Wednesday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2008 | 12:37 pm

James scores 32 in 2nd half to lift Cavs (AP)

AP - LeBron James scored 32 of his 36 points in the second half and Larry Hughes, whose shooting woes have been an ongoing problem for Cleveland, made a crucial jumper down the stretch to lead the Cavaliers past the Atlanta Hawks 98-94 on Wednesday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2008 | 12:36 pm

Dolphins hire Cowboys exec Ireland as GM (AP)

AP - Jeff Ireland has rejoined Bill Parcells to help revive the Miami Dolphins.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2008 | 12:36 pm

Rafa laments draw with Latics

Rafa Benitez admits the gap between Liverpool and the PL summit is getting "bigger" all the time after the draw with Wigan.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jan 2008 | 12:34 pm

Marion Jones wants probation in NY case (AP)

AP - Former Olympic champion Marion Jones says she has been punished enough and should not have to go to prison for lying about steroids and check fraud.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2008 | 12:34 pm

Torre won't pick sides in Clemens drama (AP)

AP - Joe Torre won't pick sides between Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee, the former New York Yankees strength coach who accused the Rocket of using performance-enhancing drugs.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2008 | 12:34 pm

Red Devils reject supporter's claim

Manchester United has slammed a fan's claim that Old Trafford is a "police state" leaving supporters paralyzed by fear.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jan 2008 | 12:19 pm

Three big names fall in quarters at Gold Coast

Amelie Mauresmo, top-seeded Nicole Vaidisova and defending champion Dinara Safina were among the big-name losers in Thursday's quarterfinals of the Australian women's hardcourts. Mauresmo - formerly the world's top-ranked player - was beaten by fourth-seeded Patty Schnyder, with the Swiss winning 6-4 6-4. Schnyder will meet China's Li Na in Friday's semifinals. Li made it two-for-two in career matches against Vaidisova, beating the Czech player 6-3, 6-3 .
Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 3 Jan 2008 | 12:17 pm

Maw unveiled as Wales elite boss

The Welsh Rugby Union appoints ex-British Triathlon chief Graeme Maw as its new Elite Performance Director.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2008 | 11:48 am

Hewitt cruises into quarters at Adelaide

Lleyton Hewitt won 16 of the first 19 points for a 4-0 lead, setting up a 6-2 6-2 win over Jose Acasuso on Thursday that put him into the quarterfinals of the Australian men's hardcourt. Hewitt's only blemish was double-faulting on his first match point. The Australian first won his hometown tournament 10 years ago, his first as a professional.
Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 3 Jan 2008 | 11:33 am

No Anelka talks - Megson

Bolton boss Gary Megson dismisses comments attributed to Nicolas Anelka that they are in talks with Chelsea over a potential transfer.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2008 | 10:39 am

Tennis is not corrupt, says Venus

American tennis star Venus Williams says she does not believe corruption is a problem in tennis.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2008 | 10:04 am

The Quad: Title Game Stories Worth Following

With Ohio State and Louisiana State having arrived in New Orleans, now is the time to look at 10 story lines worth following heading into the B.C.S. title game Monday.
Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2008 | 10:03 am

Ivanovic to Bridge Blues gap

Chelsea are reportedly set to sign Branislav Ivanovic from Lokomotiv Moscow, while full-back Wayne Bridge has been linked with Liverpool.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jan 2008 | 9:59 am

No. 15 DePaul no match for No. 3 Tennessee

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Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2008 | 8:15 am

College Basketball Roundup: Syracuse Opens Big East Play With a Victory

Arinze Onuaku scored a career-high 23 points and pulled down 12 rebounds, Donte’ Greene added 22 points, and host Syracuse held off St. John’s, 76-70, in the Big East opener for both teams.
Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2008 | 8:10 am

2 African-American Women File Suit Against the Garden

Two women who were security supervisors at Madison Square Garden accused arena management of giving them less-desirable assignments and favoring white employees.
Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2008 | 8:09 am

Curry Gets Message, Even if Team Does Not

Eddy Curry scored the Knicks’ first 10 points and had 15 in the first quarter. He finished with 24, his highest total since Nov. 21.
Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2008 | 8:09 am

Robert set for Rams opportunity

Former Newcastle and Portsmouth winger Laurent Robert goes on trial at Derby.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2008 | 8:09 am

College Football Notebook: Jones Wants to Stay, but It’s Hawaii’s Call

Leigh Steinberg, the agent for Hawaii Coach June Jones, said he expected a decision on Jones’s future to be made in a “fairly rapid time frame.”
Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2008 | 8:06 am

Celtics match best start in shot-clock era

* at Boston 97, Houston 93: Kevin Garnett scored 11 of his 26 points in the last seven minutes, adding nine rebounds to help the Celtics to their seventh consecutive victory while also matching the best 30-game start (27-3) in the shot-clock era. Five other teams have lost only three of their first 30 games, including the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, who finished that season with an NBA-record 72 wins.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

West Virginia cruises, 48-28

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Pat White guided West Virginia to a romp over No. 3-ranked Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl. Then, the option quarterback made his biggest pitch of the night.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Clash of the titans between UCLA and Stanford

Bruins center Love faces off against Cardinal's 7-foot Lopez twins in Pac-10 opener.

UCLA center Kevin Love and point guard Darren Collison participated at a camp in New Orleans last summer along with Stanford's 7-foot twins, Brook and Robin Lopez.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Chargers' Castillo knows the meaning of hard work

His mother's example is ever-present, as he took the rare course from an extended childhood in the Dominican Republic to the NFL, as a first-round draft pick in 2005.

SABANETA, Dominican Republic -- The trek to Luis Castillo's boyhood home begins where the paved road ends. So it's not one you can take on a whim. "You'll never make it in that," Polinar Torrez, a cousin of the San Diego Chargers' defensive lineman, says with a laugh as he points to a visitor's car. "You'll need a 4-by-4. Or maybe a motorbike."
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Mangino takes Kansas to unimaginable heights

MIAMI -- Mark Mangino had no illusions about the depths to which football had fallen at Kansas when he took the coaching job before the 2002 season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Trojans' offense thrives with Sarkisian at wheel

Coordinator has another big day in Rose Bowl.

Not so long ago -- two months ago, to be exact -- Steve Sarkisian was a whipping boy for USC fans who claimed their offensive coordinator was steering their beloved Trojans straight into the gutter.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

I am under pressure - Allardyce

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce admits his position is becoming increasingly precarious after a third successive defeat.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2008 | 7:47 am

Arash Markazi: Mountaineers ignore distractions to win Fiesta

Facing a mountain of distractions, West Virginia beat the odds and reminded everyone why it was once a title contender, writes SI.com's Arash Markazi.

Source: SI.com | 3 Jan 2008 | 7:46 am

WVU simply Devine in Fiesta win over Oklahoma

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Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2008 | 7:37 am

"We tore Chelsea to shreds"

John Byrne recalls when Chelsea were no match for QPR
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2008 | 7:29 am

Anelka confirms Blues move talks

Nicolas Anelka admits he would "love" a move to Chelsea after the Bolton striker revealed a transfer is being discussed between the two clubs.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jan 2008 | 7:02 am

Megson: No Blues bid yet for Anelka

Bolton manager Gary Megson insisted there has been no approach from Chelsea for Nicolas Anelka after seeing his team win 1-0 at home to Derby.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jan 2008 | 7:02 am

South Korean who won WBO title last week dies

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Source: SI.com | 3 Jan 2008 | 6:47 am

Williams gives U.S. 1-0 lead at Hopman Cup

Serena Williams beat Alicia Molik Thursday to guarantee the U.S. a spot in the Hopman Cup mixed teams tennis final.
Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 3 Jan 2008 | 6:33 am

Davenport wins again to reach ASB quarterfinal

Lindsay Davenport advanced to the semifinals of the ASB Classic on Thursday with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Italy's Sara Errani. Davenport is 16-1 in singles since she returned to the tour after the birth of her first child. She is closing in on a third title in the first four tournaments of her comeback. She beat the unseeded Errani in 57 minutes, hitting 40 winners in 18 games. She stymied her Italian opponent with seven aces. "I started off a little slow," Davenport said.
Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 3 Jan 2008 | 6:32 am

Marbury suits back up

Stephon Marbury was back in uniform for the New York Knicks on Wednesday after missing most of the past month following the death of his father.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2008 | 6:16 am

Indiana survives Iowa's late 3-point binge

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Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2008 | 6:01 am

Jones asks for no jail time

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Source: SI.com | 3 Jan 2008 | 6:00 am

Unanswered spurts land Pistons 10th straight win

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Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2008 | 5:04 am

Serbia tops France despite Jankovic injury

A leg injury didn't sideline Jelena Jankovic long, as she and Novak Djokovic led Serbia past France in the Hopman Cup.
Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 3 Jan 2008 | 4:56 am

Davenport improves to 16-1 since return

Lindsay Davenport advanced to the semifinals of the ASB Classic women's tennis tournament Thursday with a 6-3, 6-3 victory against Italy's Sara Errani.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 3 Jan 2008 | 4:07 am

U.S. tops Aussies to reach Hopman Cup final

Serena Williams and Mardy Fish won singles matches to give the United States a victory over Australia on Thursday and a spot in the Hopman Cup mixed teams tennis final.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 3 Jan 2008 | 4:05 am

Davydenko advances to Qatar Open quarters

Top-seeded Nikolay Davydenko beat Fabrice Santoro 6-3, 6-3 Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open. The fourth-ranked Russian broke his French opponent once in the first set and twice in the second. He next faces eighth-seeded Dmitry Tursunov. "I am pleased with the way I played, it is always nice to win," Davydenko said. "I was confident playing from the baseline, I could control the game.
Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 3 Jan 2008 | 3:17 am