Wenger won't push Lehmann out the door (AFP)
AFP - Arsene Wenger insists Jens Lehmann could still have a future at Arsenal despite Borussia Dortmund's bid to sign the Germany goalkeeper.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2008 | 7:41 pm
Nomo aiming for MLB return after signing Royals deal (Reuters)
Reuters - Japanese pitcher Hideo Nomo is bidding to return to Major League Baseball after a three-year absence by signing a minor-league deal with the Kansas City Royals.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2008 | 7:31 pm
Nadal to face Moya in Chennai Open semis (AFP)
AFP - World number two Rafael Nadal eased into the semi-finals of the 436,000-dollar ATP Chennai Open on Friday, setting up a mouth-watering duel against Spanish compatriot Carlos Moya.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2008 | 7:28 pm
Clemens-McNamee saga heating up
As Roger Clemens opens a new chapter in his career -- the one where he defends everything that came before: the seven Cy Youngs, the 354 wins, the 4,672 strikeouts -- one aspect of the journey should be familiar to him. As was the case when he stared down hitters from the mound, Clemens has a single adversary with whom to do head-on battle: his former trainer Brian McNamee.Source: SI.com | 4 Jan 2008 | 7:20 pm
Kansas rides defense to Orange Bowl victory
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2008 | 7:00 pm
Beckenbauer backs Mourinho for Bayern job
Jose Mourinho would be a good choice to fill the vacant coaching job at Bayern Munich, Franz Beckenbauer said Friday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jan 2008 | 6:53 pm
The Bonus: Future of the BCS
A pure playoff in college football? Don't hold your breath. But SI.com's Stewart Mandel details the one BCS change that could be the sport's only realistic option.Source: SI.com | 4 Jan 2008 | 6:49 pm
Murray tops Davydenko, Wawrinka upsets Ljubicic
Stanislas Wawrinka upset defending champion Ivan Ljubicic 7-6 (1), 6-4 Friday to reach the final of the Qatar Open. With no breaks in the opening set, Wawrinka's serve made the difference in the tiebreaker. There were no breaks in the second set until Ljubicic dropped serve in the 10th game to allow the Swiss player to advance to his fifth career ATP final. Wawrinka won 88 percent of first-serve points, while both players each served eight aces. Ljubicic won 78 percent on his first serve.Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 4 Jan 2008 | 6:39 pm
NBA Power Poll: Celtics-Pistons rematch could shift order (The Sporting News)
The Sporting News - Since the Pistons beat the Celtics 16 days ago, the top two spots in the Power Poll have not changed. More significantly, neither has the number in the L column for either team. Combined, they are 14-0 since Chauncey Billups fooled Tony Allen into a game-deciding foul and the Pistons came away with a 2-point victory in Boston.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2008 | 6:35 pm
Fergie: Ron Real rumors rubbish
Sir Alex Ferguson has branded the latest reports linking Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo with a move to Real Madrid "nonsense".Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jan 2008 | 6:34 pm
Willis is AP's top NFL defensive rookie (AP)
AP - One NFL scout called linebacker Patrick Willis "a beast." And that was before Willis won The Associated Press 2007 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2008 | 6:19 pm
Celtic sign Hinkel from Sevilla
German international full-back Andreas Hinkel agrees to join Celtic for a fee of around £1.9m.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2008 | 6:19 pm
Dakar Rally canceled over terror, safety concerns
The Dakar Rally was canceled Friday on the eve of the race due to safety concerns after the slaying of a French family in Mauritania was blamed on al-Qaida-linked militants.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2008 | 6:14 pm
Hingis banned two years for positive test
Martina Hingis was banned for two years Friday for testing positive for cocaine at Wimbledon last year.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2008 | 6:13 pm
Dolphins fire Cameron after 1-15 season
Dolphins coach Cam Cameron was fired Thursday morning, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports, continuing the team's shakeup following the hiring of Bill Parcells as head of football operations.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2008 | 6:11 pm
Clemens: Injections were 'lidocaine and B-12'
Roger Clemens says he was injected with "lidocaine and B-12" and not steroids or human growth hormone by former trainer Brian McNamee, according to a portion of an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" released Thursday.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2008 | 6:04 pm
DePaul upsets No. 16 Nova in Big East opener
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Terry injury fears mount for Blues
Chelsea fear skipper John Terry could be ruled out for the rest of the season with his broken foot injury.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jan 2008 | 5:55 pm
Niners' Willis named AP's top defensive rookie
Read full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 4 Jan 2008 | 5:47 pm
Becks trains with Arsenal to get fit for England
Wearing an Arsenal tracksuit with No. 23 on his chest, David Beckham joined the Gunners for training on Friday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jan 2008 | 5:26 pm
Under Spagnuolo, Giants Give Grudgingly
In his first season as a defensive coordinator in the N.F.L., Steve Spagnuolo has clearly won the trust and, especially after victories, the affection of his players.Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jan 2008 | 5:08 pm
Dr. Z's predictions for the wild-card round
Ride the hot teams in the playoffs' wild-card round, says SI.com's Dr. Z as he sizes up this weekend's four battles. But beware of the games that look too easy.Source: SI.com | 4 Jan 2008 | 4:36 pm
Calzaghe deal imminent - Hopkins
Bernard Hopkins believes a contract to fight Joe Calzaghe in April will be signed no later than next week.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2008 | 4:35 pm
England drop Prior for NZ series
England drop wicket-keeper Matt Prior for the Test and one-day series in New Zealand, but recall batsman Andrew Strauss.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2008 | 4:34 pm
US duo rallies to win Hopman Cup
The Hopman Cup final came down to mixed doubles and Serena Williams and Mardy Fish were up for the challenge.Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 4 Jan 2008 | 4:33 pm
Gators' Harvey skipping senior year to go to NFL
Read full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 4 Jan 2008 | 4:31 pm
Hingis Banned Two Years for Positive Drug Test
Martina Hingis, who retired from tennis after a positive drug test for cocaine was revealed in November, was banned for two years.Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jan 2008 | 4:31 pm
Hingis banned for two years for positive cocaine test
The player retired in November, but she must return $129,481 in prize money. She has denied using the drug.Martina Hingis was banned for two years today for testing positive for cocaine at Wimbledon last year.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Jan 2008 | 4:31 pm
Hingis banned two years for failed drug test
Martina Hingis was banned for two years Friday for testing positive for cocaine at Wimbledon last year. The International Tennis Federation said an independent anti-doping tribunal found that Hingis, who announced her retirement Nov. 1 on the day she revealed the positive test, had committed an offense. The 27-year-old Hingis denied using cocaine, but the tribunal rejected suggestions there were any doubts over her sample.Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 4 Jan 2008 | 4:29 pm
Murray, Wawrinka win, to meet in Qatar final
Stanislas Wawrinka upset defending champion Ivan Ljubicic 7-6 (7-1), 6-4 Friday to reach the final of the Qatar Open.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 4 Jan 2008 | 4:25 pm
Murray reaches Qatar Open final
Andy Murray beats world number four Nikolay Davydenko in the Qatar Open semi-finals.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2008 | 4:19 pm
Buckeyes Look to Correct Past Mistakes
When Ohio State takes the field Monday night, it will be trying to repair a reputation damaged by a blowout loss to Florida in last year’s national championship.Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jan 2008 | 4:13 pm
Tim Layden: Essex' ascension emblematic of Steelers' injury situation
From inactive to starter -- One lineman sums up the Steelers' playoff plight.Source: SI.com | 4 Jan 2008 | 4:11 pm
Buoyant South Africa take control
South Africa reduce West Indies to 96-4 in their second innings at the close of day three to close in on a series levelling win in Cape Town.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2008 | 4:09 pm
Clemens says he took B-12 injection (AP)
AP - Roger Clemens admits former trainer Brian McNamee injected him but says it was with the painkiller lidocaine and the vitamin B-12, not any performance-enhancing drugs.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2008 | 3:35 pm
Serena, Fish clinch Hopman title for U.S.
Serena Williams and Mardy Fish beat Jelena Jankovic and Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 Friday to give the United States its fifth title in the Hopman Cup mixed team tennis tournament.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 4 Jan 2008 | 3:26 pm
Sharapova in final of Hong Kong exhibition
Maria Sharapova beat Russian compatriot Anna Chakvetadze 6-4, 6-2 on Friday to advance to the final of the JB Group Classic exhibition tournament in Hong Kong - a warmup for the Australian Open. Both players struggled at first, dropping their opening two service games. Sharapova finally held in the sixth game to give her a 4-2 lead from where she took the opening set. World No.Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 4 Jan 2008 | 3:23 pm
England coach Capello starts with Villa-Utd in FA Cup
FA Cup Preview: England's new manager, Fabio Capello will watch Aston Villa host Manchester United on Saturday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jan 2008 | 3:03 pm
Harbhajan accused of racist slur
India spinner Harbhajan Singh is charged with allegedly making a racist remark or gesture against Australia during the second Test in Sydney.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2008 | 2:40 pm
Clemens Says Injections Were Not Steroids
Roger Clemens told “60 Minutes” he received injections of vitamin B-12 and lidocaine, not performance-enhancing drugs, CBS said Thursday.Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jan 2008 | 2:26 pm
Sharapova wins, reaches Hong Kong final
Maria Sharapova beat Russian compatriot Anna Chakvetadze 6-4, 6-2 on Friday to advance to the final of the JB Group Classic exhibition tournament in Hong Kong - a warmup for the Australian Open.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 4 Jan 2008 | 1:04 pm
Van Persie return close for Gunners
Arsenal forward Robin van Persie could make his long-awaited return to action from a muscular problem at the end of next week.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 4 Jan 2008 | 12:30 pm
Hewitt loses, wild card makes semifinals
France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga ended top-seeded Lleyton Hewitt's chances of winning his hometown Australian men's hardcourt championships for a third time, beating the Australian 6-4, 6-2 in the quarterfinals Friday. Tsonga, 22, defeated Hewitt last year at the Queen's Club in London and was dominant again over the former No. 1 Hewitt. Hewitt has won the Adelaide tournament twice before, including his first tournament singles victory as a pro in 1998.Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 4 Jan 2008 | 12:19 pm
Hingis handed two-year ban for cocaine
Martina Hingis was banned for two years Friday for testing positive for cocaine at Wimbledon last year.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 4 Jan 2008 | 12:03 pm
Hantuchova pulls out of Hong Kong exhibition
Ninth-ranked Daniela Hantuchova pulled out of the JB Group Classic Hong Kong exhibition tournament due to abdominal pains on Friday. The withdrawal diminishes Hantuchova's preparation for the Australian Open, scheduled for Jan. 14-27. Hantuchova first withdrew from the doubles competition Thursday then pulled out of the singles the following day. The Slovakian lost to Russia's world No.Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 4 Jan 2008 | 11:55 am
Kansas Surprises Virginia Tech
Kansas and Virginia Tech put on the sort of show that was sorely needed by college football and the B.C.S., which has endured several one-sided mismatches this bowl season.Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jan 2008 | 9:30 am
Schnyder downed in Gold Coast semifinal
China's Li Na upset fourth-seeded Patty Schnyder of Switzerland 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Friday to advance to the final of the Australian women's hardcourt tennis championships. Li will play Victoria Azarenka of Belarus on Saturday at Royal Pines.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 4 Jan 2008 | 8:47 am
Luongo Blanks Rangers, Canucks Win
Roberto Luongo stopped 28 shots for his sixth shutout of the season Thursday as the Vancouver Canucks extended their home unbeaten streak to 13 games.Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jan 2008 | 8:30 am
Kansas takes huge step forward in first BCS game win
Jayhawks come up with big plays at crucial times to beat emotionally charged Virginia Tech. Coach Mangino and players hope the victory silences the critics of their schedule.MIAMI -- Kansas Coach Mark Mangino sounded almost defiant in deriding the so-called experts who had shown his team so little respect before its Orange Bowl matchup against the Virginia Tech Hokies.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Clemens to say he was given legal injections
He says in '60 Minutes' interview to air Sunday that former strength coach McNamee gave him pain reliever and B-12 only. McNamee's attorney says contentions make no sense and warn about defamation.Roger Clemens will claim in an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" on Sunday that his former strength coach Brian McNamee gave him legal injections of lidocaine and B-12, not performance-enhancing drugs, the network announced Thursday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
There's no such thing as easy schedule, Lakers' Jackson says
The team will play six of its next seven games against teams with losing records. But padding their record is no slam dunk, coach says, having experienced the struggles last season with subpar teams.The Lakers play six of their next seven games against teams with losing records, an obvious stretch to pad their record as they gradually recover from the shellacking by Boston on Sunday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Kupchak manages to control the Lakers
Maligned over many of his decisions, the general manager deserves credit for holding onto Andrew Bynum, drafting Jordan Farmar and bringing back Derek Fisher.The guy from the gas company is in my living room, cleaning out a pipe, handing me a pamphlet, walking out the door after another routine repair.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
UCLA comes up big in second half
Shipp makes five three-pointers as Bruins defeat Stanford, 76-67, in Pac-10 opener.PALO ALTO -- It's not the way UCLA expects to win, having its surges and runs propelled by Josh Shipp's three-point shooting instead of sturdy defensive stands.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Davenport reaches third final since return
Lindsay Davenport reached her third final in four events since her return to the WTA Tour, beating Austrian teenager Tamira Paszek 6-4, 6-3 at the ASB Classic on Friday.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 4 Jan 2008 | 2:15 am