Nieminen knocks off wild card in semis
Third-seeded Jarkko Nieminen beat France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-2, 6-4 Saturday to advance to the Australian men's hardcourt championships final against Michael Llodra. Llodra ended the lengthy run of 32-year-old Australian wild card Joe Sirianni with a 6-3, 7-6 (8) win in the other semifinal at Memorial Drive, which is hosting the tournament for the final time before it heads north to Brisbane next year.Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 5 Jan 2008 | 3:59 pm
Williams defeats Sharapova in Hong Kong
Venus Williams beat Russia's Maria Sharapova in straight sets 6-4, 6-3 Saturday to win the JB Group Classic exhibition in Hong Kong - a warmup for the Australian Open. Both players were holding serve comfortably in the early games, but the Russian faltered first. Serving at 4-5 in the first set, Sharapova sent a backhand into the net after a long rally and then missed another backhand to give the American a one-set lead. Sharapova, who has won Wimbledon and the U.S.Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 5 Jan 2008 | 3:57 pm
Youzhny outclasses Cilic, reaches Chennai final
Fourth-seeded Russian Mikhail Youzhny coasted into the final of the Chennai Open by outplaying Croat teenager Marin Cilic 6-2, 6-3 Saturday. Seeking his fourth title, Youzhny will play the winner of Saturday's second semifinal between Spanish players Rafael Nadal and Carlos Moya. The 19th-ranked Youzhny ended the 71st-ranked Cilic's aspirations of advancing to his first final in an ATP Tour event by winning four service breaks to clinch the match in 83 minutes.Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 5 Jan 2008 | 3:46 pm
Koller rules out Cottage switch
Czech Republic striker Jan Koller will not join Fulham despite a move to Germany's Nurnberg apparently hitting a snag.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jan 2008 | 3:33 pm
Davenport wins ASB Classic; third title since comeback
Lindsay Davenport won her third title in four events since returning to play following the birth of her first child, beating France's Aravane Rezai 6-2, 6-2 in the ASB Classic on Saturday. The former top-ranked Davenport improved to 18-1 in singles since her return to the tour. She gave birth in June to son Jagger.Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 5 Jan 2008 | 3:22 pm
Live - Murray v Wawrinka
Andy Murray takes on Stanislas Wawrinka in the final of the Qatar Open.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jan 2008 | 3:18 pm
SPL photo gallery
Photographs from Saturday's SPL actionSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jan 2008 | 3:05 pm
Chasetown 1-3 Cardiff
Cardiff survive going a goal down at FA Cup minnows Chasetown before Peter Whittingham, Aaron Ramsey and Paul Parry score.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jan 2008 | 2:59 pm
Youzhny routs Cilic in Chennai semifinals
Fourth-seeded Russian Mikhail Youzhny coasted into the final of the Chennai Open by outplaying Croat teenager Marin Cilic 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 5 Jan 2008 | 2:52 pm
Fergie hails Rooney enthusiasm
Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Wayne Rooney's enthusiam for the game - and Manchester United in particular.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jan 2008 | 1:20 pm
FA Cup puts Allardyce and Benitez in the spotlight (AFP)
AFP - Sam Allardyce and Rafa Benitez could be forgiven for cursing the FA Cup as two of the Premier League's big guns prepare to put their reputations on the line this weekend.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jan 2008 | 1:03 pm
Clemens asked to testify to Congress (AP)
AP - First, Roger Clemens issued denials through his lawyer and his agent. Then the seven-time Cy Young Award winner put a video statement on the Internet. Next? He sat down for a TV interview to be aired this weekend. And now, for the first time, the Rocket has been given the chance to tell his side of the story while under oath.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jan 2008 | 12:30 pm
Drogba set for return in FA Cup
Didier Drogba admits he is 'feeling good' after surgery and could feature in Chelsea's third round FA Cup match.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jan 2008 | 12:22 pm
Sven aiming for City cup glory
Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has vowed never to devalue the FA Cup and has set his sights on winning the famous trophy.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jan 2008 | 12:17 pm
Yanks still discussing getting Santana (AP)
AP - The New York Yankees are still discussing whether to pursue a trade for Minnesota Twins ace Johan Santana, and senior vice president Hank Steinbrenner would like to make a deal.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jan 2008 | 11:39 am
Bynum leads Lakers past Sixers (AP)
AP - Andrew Bynum dominated inside with 17 points and a career-high 16 rebounds Friday night, and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 124-93 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jan 2008 | 11:39 am
Falcons keep McKay, but he loses power (AP)
AP - Rich McKay signed a two-year contract extension Friday to remain the Atlanta Falcons' president, but will relinquish the general manager's duties.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jan 2008 | 11:38 am
Canadians taking over in Hawaii (AP)
AP - Mike Weir wasn't surprised to see more Canadians than usual on the west coast of Maui this week. The winters can get nasty in the Great White North, and it doesn't hurt that the dollar hasn't been this strong in decades. But a pair of Canadians atop the leaderboard at the Mercedes-Benz Championship?
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 5 Jan 2008 | 11:38 am
Rally Canceled After Terror Threats
The Dakar Rally, the motorcycle, car and truck race across the Sahara, was canceled Friday by organizers citing “direct” threats of terrorism from a militant group linked to Al Qaeda.Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jan 2008 | 11:31 am
Live - FA Cup third round
Bristol City, Huddersfield and Havant & Waterlooville are among the sides looking to cause upsets in the FA Cup third round.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jan 2008 | 11:30 am
Top Runners Are Caught in Kenya’s Rising Violence
The violence that has ripped through Kenya has made training for runners increasingly dangerous. Some of the sport’s biggest names remain unaccounted for in the chaos.Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jan 2008 | 11:30 am
Nets Beat the Bobcats and Get Back to .500
With a 102-96 victory against Charlotte at the Izod Center, the Nets put the finishing touch on their first four-game winning streak.Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jan 2008 | 11:27 am
N.F.L. Offenses Undergo a Thaw in Thinking
Heading into the playoffs, cold weather teams known for their running game are throwing the ball, and those known for passing are piling up the rushing yardage.Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jan 2008 | 11:23 am
Taking a Veteran Approach to the Job of a Young Lifetime
One of the youngest coaches in Division I college basketball, Butler’s Brad Stevens, 31, tries to maintain a modest, even-keeled demeanor while leading the 12-1 Bulldogs to a spot in the top 25.Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jan 2008 | 11:22 am
Wenger hoping to retain squad
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he is "cautious" over allowing anyone to leave the Gunners during January's transfer window.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jan 2008 | 11:19 am
Fabregas plays down Real talk
Cesc Fabregas admits it is an 'incredible compliment' to be wanted by Real Madrid, but says his aim is to win the Premier League with Arsenal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Jan 2008 | 11:16 am
Yakubu and Yobo delay departure
The Nigerian Football Association allow Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Joseph Yobo to delay their departure to the African Cup of Nations.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jan 2008 | 11:09 am
Venus powers to Hong Kong win
Venus Williams beats Maria Sharapova in the JB Group Classic final in Hong Kong.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Jan 2008 | 10:12 am
U.C.L.A., in Command, Stuns No. 2 Stanford
Darxia Morris scored 20 points and Lindsay Pluimer added 12 on Friday night as host U.C.L.A. upset No. 2 Stanford, 69-56.Source: NYT > Sports | 5 Jan 2008 | 9:29 am
Congress asks Clemens, his ex-trainer to testify
Roger Clemens and the former trainer who said he injected the seven-time Cy Young Award winner with steroids and human growth hormone have been asked to testify before the House Oversight Committee.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Jan 2008 | 8:40 am
Congress asks Clemens, his ex-trainer to testify
Roger Clemens and the former trainer who said he injected the seven-time Cy Young Award winner with steroids and human growth hormone have been asked to testify before the House Oversight Committee.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Jan 2008 | 8:40 am
Venus bests Sharapova in exhibition final
Venus Williams beat Russia's Maria Sharapova in straight sets 6-4, 6-3 Saturday to win the JB Group Classic exhibition in Hong Kong, a warmup for the upcoming Australian Open.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 5 Jan 2008 | 8:39 am
Easy does it for Lakers in win
They rebound from loss to Celtics with blowout of 76ers, handling the kind of inferior opponent that used to give them fits.It came a few days too late for their taste, but the Lakers disposed of an Eastern Conference rival from the '80s.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Cal slips past USC women
The Trojans suffer their first home loss, dropping a 57-52 decision to No. 10 Bears.A pattern has developed for the USC women's basketball team, coming so very close, but unable to get over the hump.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
UCLA's Westbrook signs off on backup plan
One of the Bruins' best players willingly accepts a reserve role necessitated by injury to Roll. All Howland had to do was ask.BERKELEY -- Russell Westbrook , assist leader of the Pacific 10 Conference, UCLA's premier perimeter defender, a lanky sophomore who seems able to bend and not break no matter how many hard knocks he takes, shrugged his shoulders and said "why not?" when Coach Ben Howland told him he wouldn't start for a while.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Long snapper from California hopes to avoid spotlight
O'Hair, from Rancho Cucamonga, plays for Louisiana State.NEW ORLEANS -- Meet Jacob O'Hair, the Californian in Monday night's Bowl Championship Series title game.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Buckeyes can live with the lower expectations
Ohio State happy to let LSU have favorite's role.NEW ORLEANS -- Ohio State's starting quarterback was a no-show for the first day of media interviews advancing Monday night's national title game against Louisiana State.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Trojans count on bounce-back factor again
Floyd's team responded well after Pac-10 losses last season. Now it needs a win at Stanford on Saturday to avoid an 0-2 conference start.PALO ALTO -- Contrary to what the statistics showed, USC rebounded extraordinarily well last season in Pacific 10 Conference play.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 5 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Llodra, Nieminen reach final in Adelaide
Third-seeded Jarkko Nieminen beat France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-2, 6-4 Saturday to advance to the Australian men's hardcourt championships final against Michael Llodra.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 5 Jan 2008 | 7:26 am
Olympic champion Hamill being treated for cancer
Olympic gold medalist Dorothy Hamill is undergoing treatment for breast cancer.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Jan 2008 | 7:10 am
Knicks' Randolph suspended for headband toss
Knicks forward Zach Randolph was suspended one game without pay for throwing his headband at an official, the NBA announced.Source: ESPN.com | 5 Jan 2008 | 6:47 am
Li Na wins Gold Coast in return from injury
China's Li Na won the Australian women's hardcourt tennis championship following a six-month layoff because of a rib injury, beating Victoria Azarenka 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 5 Jan 2008 | 6:45 am
Nowitzki, Mavs overcome short-handed Heat
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UCLA tops No. 2 Stanford for rare win vs. top 3 team
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The key storylines for the playoffs' first round
Ben Roethlisberger is the key for the depleted Steelers, writes Don Banks, who breaks down Wild Card Weekend and outlines a winning formula for each team.Source: SI.com | 5 Jan 2008 | 6:25 am
Patriots' Wilfork fined $15,000 for finger-poking
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Rodriguez lures two WVU assistants to Michigan
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Davenport wins third title since comeback
Lindsay Davenport won her third title in four events since returning to play following the birth of her first child, beating France's Aravane Rezai 6-2, 6-2 in the ASB Classic on Saturday.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 5 Jan 2008 | 1:57 am
Clemens, Pettitte called to Congress
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Hamill undergoing treatment for breast cancer
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Hawaii's Jones flying to Dallas to meet with SMU
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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 | 11:02 pm