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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 2:50 pm

Sissoko free to leave Liverpool

Liverpool manage Rafael Benitez says that midfielder Mohamed Sissoko can leave the club if the right offer comes in.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jan 2008 | 2:30 pm

India withdraw tour quit threat

India withdraw their threat to quit the tour of Australia if an appeal against Harbhajan Singh's ban fails.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jan 2008 | 2:28 pm

Benitez thinking about Reds future

Rafael Benitez is looking to his long-term future after the under-fire Liverpool manager survived another turbulent week at Anfield.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jan 2008 | 2:12 pm

Reds still waiting on Sissoko bid

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez insists that the Reds are still awaiting the "right club and the right offer" for Mohamed Sissoko.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jan 2008 | 2:11 pm

Redknapp says no to Newcastle (AFP)

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp gives a press conference in Portsmouth, 01 December 2007. Redknapp has admitted he had been offered a AFP - Harry Redknapp admitted Saturday he had been offered a "terrific opportunity" to take over from Sam Allardyce at Newcastle, but that it would not have been right to walk out on Portsmouth.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jan 2008 | 1:54 pm

Brewers help outfield, agree to deal with Cameron

The Brewers have reached an agreement with center fielder Mike Cameron on a one-year contract.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 1:44 pm

Roddick aces Baghdatis test, wins Kooyong crown

Andy Roddick started and finished with aces in a 7-5, 6-3 win over Marcos Baghdatis on Saturday to claim his third consecutive Kooyong Classic title.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 1:42 pm

Live - Premier League

Chelsea host Spurs and Man City travel to Everton on a busy Saturday of eight Premier League matches.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jan 2008 | 1:30 pm

United open talks over Evra deal

Manchester United have opened talks with Patrice Evra as the Red Devils bid to tie the France full-back to a new contract at Old Trafford.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jan 2008 | 1:08 pm

In an Ancient Culture, a Team Takes Root

For the Acoma tribe in New Mexico, the Dallas Cowboys connect a community fighting to maintain ancient traditions while adapting to the modern world.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jan 2008 | 1:08 pm

Fergie stunned by Toon traumas

Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted Newcastle only have themselves to blame for almost four decades of chronic underachievement.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jan 2008 | 1:08 pm

Brewers give Cameron $7 million deal (AP)

This is a 2007 file photo of Mike Cameron of the San Diego Padres baseball team. Free agent outfielder Cameron and the Milwaukee Brewers reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract  Friday Jan. 11, 2008 that includes a club option for 2009. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)AP - Free-agent outfielder Mike Cameron and the Milwaukee Brewers reached a preliminary agreement on a $7 million, one-year contract that includes a club option for 2009.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jan 2008 | 12:42 pm

Late birdies propel Choi to Sony lead (AP)

K.J. Choi of South Korea follows his drive off the tenth tee of Waialae Country Club during the second round of the Sony Open golf tournament in Honolulu, Friday, Jan. 11, 2008.  (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)AP - K.J. Choi is leading the Sony Open, and 18 players who made the cut won't be around to chase after him. Choi made quite a turnaround from last week, when he was in last place among the 31 winners at Kapalua for the Mercedes-Benz Championship. Seven days later, he birdied his last three holes for a 5-under 65 and a two-shot lead over Kevin Na.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jan 2008 | 12:42 pm

Marketer says he spoke with Reggie Bush (AP)

New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush watches the action from the sidelines during their NFL football game with the Arizona Cardinals in New Orleans in this Dec. 16, 2007 file photo. A San Diego sports marketer claims in a new book that he gave former Southern California running back Reggie Bush nearly US$300,000 in cash while Bush was still in college. (AP Photo/Judi Bottoni, file)AP - A sports marketing agent claims he spoke with Reggie Bush about developing a Web site before the Southern California tailback played his final game for the Trojans and won the Heisman.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jan 2008 | 12:41 pm

Celtics beat Nets 86-77 for 30th win (AP)

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett puts up a shot during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Jersey Nets on Friday night, Jan. 11, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. Garnett led all scorers with 20 points as the Celtics won 86-77. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)AP - Kevin Garnett had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Paul Pierce added 18 points and the Boston Celtics beat the New Jersey Nets 86-77 on Friday night for their 30th win of the season.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jan 2008 | 12:41 pm

MLB starts drug use investigative branch (AP)

Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig gestures while taking part in a panel at the 2007 American Society of Newspaper Editors convention in Washington, in this March 29, 2007, file photo. Major League Baseball launched a department of investigations Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, a permanent branch of the commissioner's office responsible for looking into drug use in the sport.  'The department of investigations will have critically important responsibilities in protecting the integrity of our sport,' commissioner Selig said.  (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson,file)AP - Major League Baseball launched a department of investigations Friday, a permanent branch of the commissioner's office. In his report last month on drug use in baseball, George Mitchell had recommended the formation of the unit. Adopting another of Mitchell's recommendations, MLB is establishing a tip line for team employees to make the commissioner's office aware of violations of drug, betting and other rules.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jan 2008 | 12:41 pm

NBA calls for do-over in Hawks-Heat game (AP)

Atlanta Hawks' Josh Childress (1) scores as Washington Wizards' Antawn Jamison (4) and Hawks' Acie Law, left, look on in the first quarter of a basketball game Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)AP - Leave it to the Hawks. The franchise that took a chance on Isaiah Rider, once made a ridiculous playoff guarantee and is still trying to sort out an embarrassing court battle for ownership of the team has a new entry for its hall of shame. A doubleheader loss Friday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jan 2008 | 12:41 pm

Cowboys' Owens feeling good, will play (AP)

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens (81) shouts out as he stretches along with the team at the start of practice at the Cowboys training facility in Irving, Texas, Friday Jan. 11, 2008. The Cowboys will play the New York Giants Sunday in the NFL playoffs. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)AP - Terrell Owens warmed up for practice Friday, then went to see a trainer about his injured ankle. Problem? Nope, quite the opposite.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Jan 2008 | 12:40 pm

Theo: Critics have helped Arsenal

Theo Walcott insists Arsenal enjoyed having their Premier League title credentials written off at the start of the season.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jan 2008 | 12:30 pm

Nallet named new French captain

New France coach Marc Lievremont springs a surprise by choosing Lionel Nallet as captain for the 2008 Six Nations.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jan 2008 | 12:07 pm

Harry stays after snubbing Magpies

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has rejected advances from Newcastle to become their new boss.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jan 2008 | 11:43 am

The big issues at Newcastle

What do the Magpies need to do to turn around their fortunes?
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jan 2008 | 11:15 am

Terry yet to speak with Capello

John Terry has yet to speak to England manager Fabio Capello and has targeted a return to action against Switzerland.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jan 2008 | 10:54 am

Blinded and Broken by Ambition

How could Marion Jones — a poised, college-educated woman — have failed to comprehend the difference between public spin and the risk of legal self-destruction?
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jan 2008 | 10:41 am

Blackhawks’ Potential Gives the Fans a Reason to Cheer

The Chicago Blackhawks’ turnaround happened quickly, a series of events that seemed to roll off an assembly line that resulted in a suddenly mesmerizing group of young players on the ice.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jan 2008 | 10:39 am

Nets Fade in Fourth as Celtics Take Over

The Celtics, who have the best record in the N.B.A., won their second game of the season against the Nets, who had won six of their previous seven.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jan 2008 | 10:38 am

For McNamee and Clemens, a New Dispute

Brian McNamee told federal authorities last summer that Roger Clemens developed an abscess on his buttocks at around the same time that McNamee said he was giving him steroid injections during the 1998 season.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jan 2008 | 10:37 am

Baseball Adds Department to Investigate Drug Use

Major League Baseball has created a department of investigations to look into allegations of illegal drug use by players, among other things.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jan 2008 | 10:37 am

Judge Sentences Jones to 6 Months in Prison

Marion Jones pleaded guilty in October to lying to federal agents about her use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jan 2008 | 10:36 am

Redknapp rejects Newcastle offer

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp reveals he has turned down the chance to manage Newcastle.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jan 2008 | 10:12 am

Jones punishment is fair - Lewis

Denise Lewis says Marion Jones's six-month jail term will send a strong message to other drugs cheats.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jan 2008 | 9:53 am

Aussies hopeful on Hayden fitness

Australia hope Matthew Hayden will be fit for the third Test with India in Perth on Wednesday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jan 2008 | 9:08 am

Preki signs new deal as Chivas USA coach

Preki Radosavljevic, coach of the MLS Western Conference winners Chivas USA, signed a new multiyear deal Friday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Jan 2008 | 9:03 am

Sources: Hogs' McFadden to enter NFL draft

Arkansas' Darren McFadden will forego his final season of college eligibility and enter the 2008 NFL draft, ESPN.com has learned.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 8:39 am

Christopher Bowman, Skating Champion, Is Dead at 40

Mr. Bowman was a former U.S. figure skating champion dubbed “Bowman the Showman” for his flair on the ice.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jan 2008 | 8:36 am

Skater lived, and died, on the edge

Christopher Bowman had been in a downward spiral since his days as a champion on ice.

For a year, Christopher Bowman had told John Baldwin Jr. he was coming home to Southern California, but he didn't follow through, and after a while Baldwin stopped believing him.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Bruins hope for a banged-up effort

Collison and Mbah a Moute are questionable for big matchup against Washington State.

It's the glamour matchup of the week in college basketball, as fourth-ranked and undefeated Washington State (14-0, 2-0), popping with confidence, steps into Pauley Pavilion to meet fifth-ranked UCLA (15-1, 3-0).
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

All's well at the end for Lakers

Despite being under the weather, Bryant scores 16 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter.

It looked as if the Lakers had dipped back into last season, a stroll down the type of memory lane they had hoped to forget.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Bruins, Cougars can live it up in this moment

Saturday's UCLA-Washington State game is more than just another regular-season matchup; in fact there's nothing regular about it.

In our overly hyped sports world, some of the really good moments get lost in the noise. Today, there's one that shouldn't.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Track star Marion Jones gets six months in prison

A federal judge decides to send a message instead of showing leniency. The sprinter, who had admitted lying about steroids use, also must do community service.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Olympic sprinter Marion Jones was sentenced today to six months in prison and two years of community service for lying about steroids use and her involvement in a check-fraud scheme, completing a fall from grace as stunning as her ascent as one of the world's most celebrated athletes.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

USC practice is focused on outside game

Floyd tries to shake it up, but he still doesn't say why Jefferson was benched.

Hoping to rouse his team from its midseason funk, USC Coach Tim Floyd took the Trojans on a short field trip Friday afternoon.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

NFL history lessons for Seahawks, Jaguars

Seattle goes to Green Bay's Lambeau Field to face Brett Favre, and Jacksonville is in New England to play the unbeaten Patriots.

One team is confronting a legend. Another team is trying to become one.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Bryant doesn't need to do it all

His scoring and minutes are down, as other players have stepped up.

Kobe Bryant's scoring average is down from the last two seasons, although Lakers Coach Phil Jackson isn't complaining.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Kobe overcomes virus as Lakers down Bucks

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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 7:55 am

Roddick wins third straight Kooyong title

Andy Roddick started and finished with aces in a 7-5, 6-3 win over Marcos Baghdatis on Saturday to claim his third consecutive Kooyong Classic title. Roddick beat Tommy Haas in 2006 and top-ranked Roger Federer in last year's final of the exhibition event. Federer avenged that loss 13 days later at the Australian Open, beating Roddick in the semifinals en route to the title.
Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 12 Jan 2008 | 6:56 am

Serena, Sharapova healthy and confident

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova aren't too concerned about Justine Henin's 28-match winning streak.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 6:30 am

O.J. taken into custody, accused of bail violation

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Source: SI.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 6:23 am

Choi regains rhythm to take 2-shot lead at Sony

A different week, a different island and a much different view for K.J. Choi.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 5:51 am

Garnett, Celtics tie best start in team history

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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 5:44 am

Three Kooying titles in row for Roddick

Andy Roddick started and finished with aces in a 7-5, 6-3 win over Marcos Baghdatis on Saturday to claim his third consecutive Kooyong Classic title.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 5:26 am

Hawks to replay game with Heat

The Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat must replay the final 51.9 seconds of their game last month. This will be the first time since 1982 the league has sent teams back on the court for a replay.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 5:17 am

Hawks lose OT win ... for now

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Source: SI.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 5:15 am

Kohlschreiber beats Ferrero in Heineken Open

Seventh-seeded Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany won his second ATP Tour singles title, beating fourth-seeded Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain 7-6 (4), 7-5 on Saturday in the Heineken Open. "I just can say it was a really great week for me, my second title on the tour and I'm totally happy," Kohlschreiber said. In the second set, Kohlschreiber broke Ferrero for a 6-5 lead. Then up 30-0 in the 12th, Kohlschreiber double-faulted twice to allow Ferrero back into the game.
Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 12 Jan 2008 | 4:44 am

Kohlschreiber captures second career title

Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany won his second ATP Tour singles title, beating Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain 7-6 (7-4), 7-5 Saturday at the Heineken Open.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 4:23 am

M. Jones sentenced to six months

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Source: SI.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 3:26 am

Suspended Cameron, Brewers agree to contract

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Source: SI.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 2:35 am

Jags pull asterisk from Pats' record on Web site

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Source: SI.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 2:07 am

Texans' Kyle Shanahan becomes youngest O.C.

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Source: SI.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 1:03 am

Ex-NBA All-Star Rice arrested on battery charge

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Source: SI.com | 12 Jan 2008 | 12:31 am

Nadal, Djokovic, Murray are best hopes

As Roger Federer looks for a third straight Aussie Open title, Matt Cronin lists the players who could knock him down.
Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 11 Jan 2008 | 9:25 pm
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