Clemens Faces Dangers of Spin in Steroid Case

Accused by his former personal trainer of taking steroids, Roger Clemens has begun a furious public relations effort.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2008 | 1:33 pm

United: Saha not out for the season

Manchester United insist striker Louis Saha is not out for the rest of the season - and will be back from injury sooner rather than later.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Jan 2008 | 1:23 pm

Wenger bemoans average Gunners

Arsene Wenger admitted "we thought it was going to be too easy" as his Arsenal side dropped two points in the 1-1 home draw with Birmingham.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Jan 2008 | 1:16 pm

Grant impressed by Anelka bow

Avram Grant insists he couldn't have asked for any more from new signing Nic Anelka after his debut against Spurs.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Jan 2008 | 1:13 pm

Anelka's got it all, says Chelsea captain Terry (AFP)

Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka during a Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge.(AFP/Adrian Dennis)AFP - Chelsea captain John Terry on Sunday hailed centre-forward Nicolas Anelka as one of the top all-rounders in the world.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2008 | 1:07 pm

Rafa not ruffled by talk of Reds axe

Rafael Benitez shrugged off the constant speculation over his future after seeing Liverpool snatch a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Jan 2008 | 12:25 pm

K.J. Choi extends lead to 4 at Sony Open (AP)

K.J. Choi, of South Korea, follows his shot from the fourth tee of Waialae Country Club during the third round of the Sony Open golf tournament in Honolulu, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008.  (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)AP - K.J. Choi had a special audience Saturday at the Sony Open when 11 friends from his hometown in South Korea flew across the Pacific Ocean overnight to watch him play. He made it worth the trip with another strong performance to extend his lead.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2008 | 12:10 pm

Alfredsson powers Sens past Red Wings (AP)

Ottawa Senators' Daniel Alfredsson, left, of Sweden, celebrates his game-winning goal against the Detroit Red Wings with teammate Mike Fisher during third-period NHL hockey action at the Scotianbank Place in Ottawa, Ontario, on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. The Ottawa Senators defeated the Detroit Red Wings, 3-2. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Sean Kilpatrick)AP - Daniel Alfredsson scored his second power-play goal of the game with 2:56 remaining to lift the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night in a matchup of the NHL's top two teams.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2008 | 12:10 pm

Clemens dishes on pitching, not steroids (AP)

Roger Clemens leaves the Waco Convention Center after speaking to coaches attending the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association state convention Saturday Jan. 12, 2008 in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Duane A. Laverty)AP - Roger Clemens talked about pitching and conditioning. What he didn't talk about was steroids.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2008 | 12:10 pm

Iowa ends No. 6 Spartans' streak at 11 (AP)

Michigan State's Durrell Summers drives through University of Iowa players Seth Gorney (53), Justin Johnson (24), and Cyrus Tate (24), during the first half of the Spartans basketball game against the Hawkeys at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2007. (AP Photo/David Lienemann)AP - Tony Freeman scored 22 points and lowly Iowa stunned No. 6 Michigan State 43-36 on Saturday night, snapping the Spartans' 11-game winning streak.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2008 | 12:09 pm

Wizards hand Celtics 2nd loss in 3 games (AP)

Washington Wizards rookie Nick Young (1) shoots and scores against Boston Celtics' Kendrick Perkins, during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in Washington.   (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)AP - When the turnover count hit 20, the Boston Celtics were in trouble. Now, the team that had been routing the NBA has lost two out of three.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2008 | 12:09 pm

Stackhouse lifts Mavs over Clippers (AP)

Dallas Mavericks' Jerry Stackhouse, right, is mobbed by teammate Devin Harris (34) and the rest of his team and coaches after he made the game winning three point shot in the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 in Los Angeles. Mavericks won 95-94. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)AP - Jerry Stackhouse hit a 3-pointer as time expired, and the Dallas Mavericks got 22 points from Dirk Nowitzki and 20 from Jason Terry in a 95-94 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2008 | 12:08 pm

Bruins knock Cougars from unbeaten ranks (AP)

UCLA center Kevin Love (42) battles for a rebound with Washington State forward Robbie Cowgill (34) in the second half of a Pac-10 basketball game in Los Angeles Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008.  Love scored a game-high 27 points as UCLA handed Washington State its first loss of the season, 81-74.  (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)AP - Washington State is good, just not on UCLA's court. The fifth-ranked Bruins knocked the No. 4 Cougars from the unbeaten ranks Saturday with an 81-74 victory led by freshman Kevin Love's eighth double-double of the season.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2008 | 12:08 pm

Toon eye Al and Kev dream team

Rudderless Newcastle will reportedly ask Kevin Keegan to become the club's new manager in a 'dream partnership' with Alan Shearer.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Jan 2008 | 12:04 pm

A Chance for Romo to Return to the Beach

When the Giants and the Cowboys meet Sunday in the playoffs, the questions this game should go a long way in resolving are: Exactly how good is Tony Romo? How useful is Eli Manning?
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2008 | 11:13 am

Giving In to Pressure, Washington State Is Perfect No More

The Cougars (14-1, 2-1 Pacific-10) contributed to their own demise, missing layups and open jumpers by the bunches in the early going en route to their first defeat of the season.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2008 | 11:12 am

Capello gets McClaren backing

Former manager Steve McClaren says Fabio Capello is the right man to revive England's fortunes.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2008 | 10:54 am

Live - The Masters

Shaun Murphy takes on Ali Carter as this year's Masters gets under way at Wembley.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2008 | 10:44 am

Portsmouth issue Redknapp warning

Pompey chief executive Peter Storrie says Newcastle would be wasting their time with a fresh bid for Harry Redknapp.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2008 | 10:31 am

La Liga Roundup, Jan. 12

La Liga Roundup: Samuel Eto'o scored twice and Thierry Henry set up two goals to lead Barcelona over Murcia 4-0.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Jan 2008 | 10:17 am

Stars set for Australian Open

Britain's Andy Murray begins his Australian Open campaign against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Monday, while Jamie Baker is also in action.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2008 | 9:51 am

Source: Clemens hedging on testifying under oath

Roger Clemens' attorney is hedging over Congress' request to depose Clemens under oath next month because it might interfere with his defamation lawsuit against personal trainer Brian McNamee, a source said.
Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2008 | 9:46 am

Club America wins InterLiga for spot in CTL

Club America won the InterLiga by defeating Cruz Azul on penalty kicks to qualify for the Copa Libertadores.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Jan 2008 | 9:35 am

Report: Chargers' Gates hoping to play vs. Colts

Chargers TE Antonio Gates acknowledged he is in a race against time to get fit for Sunday's AFC divisional playoff game against Indianapolis, a newspaper report said.
Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2008 | 9:24 am

Ashley promises Magpies revival

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley defends his decision to sack Sam Allardyce after only eight months in charge.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2008 | 8:39 am

Still Perfect, and Passing Game Almost Is

New England advanced to the A.F.C. Championship against either Indianapolis or San Diego, both of which the Patriots have already beaten on their way to a 17-0 record.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2008 | 8:05 am

Hope springs maternal for Davenport

The 31-year-old's 'retirement' turned into maternity leave, as she returned to tour weeks after giving birth. Call it the mother of all comebacks: she's winning like she never left.

MELBOURNE, Australia -- There were the usual pregnancy cravings, of course, but one unexpected desire reached out, grabbed and fairly shook Lindsay Davenport out of her virtual retirement.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Young players help in back-to-backs

Lakers prepare for tough trip with games against Memphis and Seattle.

Back-to-back games are a way of life in the NBA, necessary evils that can cause problems for even the top teams.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Bruins have a D party

Defense sparks victory over previously unbeaten Cougars, whose barrage of three-pointers comes too late. Love has 27 points and 14 rebounds.

The scoreboard highlight play of the game was Kevin Love's alley-oop pass to Alfred Aboya, perfectly timed so Aboya could make the basket stanchion shiver. It was the moment a sellout Pauley Pavilion crowd of 12,590 let loose with its roar, as fifth-ranked UCLA took an 81-74 Pacific 10 Conference win over fourth-ranked Washington State on Saturday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Packers find way to plow through

After two early fumbles, Grant rushes for three touchdowns in the snow to lead Green Bay over Seattle, 42-20.

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- This city had suffered three years since its last playoff game and even longer since the last postseason victory -- far too long in a place that goes by "Titletown USA" -- so why not pull out all the stops?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Patriots still perfect and Brady almost is

Quarterback completes 26 of 28 passes and New England earns 17th consecutive victory.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- On a night when the Jacksonville Jaguars seldom touched Tom Brady -- and Brady's passes almost never touched the ground -- another New England Patriots star reached for a way to describe the NFL's merciless winning machine.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Hate Patriots, but don't cheat yourself out of watching

I hate them. But I can't stop watching them.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Neuheisel's comeback had a rather humble beginning

New UCLA coach started long road back as a volunteer assistant for a high school team.

Rick Neuheisel's redemption, his road back to UCLA and respectability, began with a phone call and a plea.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Bruins widen the gap in the Pac-10

It takes UCLA defense less than a half to make a statement against Washington State.

Ignore the score.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Rogers added as Hayden cover

Australia add opener Chris Rogers to their squad for the third Test with India in Perth on Wednesday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2008 | 7:51 am

Federer ready for Aussie Open hat trick

The hat trick was first and foremost when Roger Federer began his formal Australian Open commitments after a week recovering from illness.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 13 Jan 2008 | 7:39 am

Mighty Spartans? No. 6 MSU runs into Iowa

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2008 | 7:23 am

Stackhouse's 3 at buzzer puts Mavs by Clips

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2008 | 7:18 am

DePaul Pulls Away to Defeat St. John’s

Dar Tucker scored 7 of his 16 points in a 16-0 second-half run Saturday, leading DePaul to a 60-54 victory at St. John’s.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2008 | 7:10 am

Mistakes Send Celtics to a Loss

When the turnover count hit 20, the Boston Celtics were in trouble. Now the team that had been dominating the N.B.A. has lost two of its last three games.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2008 | 7:09 am

Far From Home, but Almost There

At 6 feet 9 inches and 260 pounds, with a soft touch around the basket and from the perimeter, Jamaican Samardo Samuels of St. Benedict’s Prep stands out on a basketball court.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2008 | 7:08 am

Kentucky’s First Big Victory Is Also Vanderbilt’s First Defeat

Unlike at the start of his tenure at Kentucky, Coach Billy Gillispie more than met expectations in his Southeastern Conference debut.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2008 | 7:08 am

Don Banks: Jags did what it took to beat Pats -- and lost

The Jaguars had a perfect blueprint, but the Pats played nearly a perfect game, writes Don Banks. Led by Tom Brady, New England remained, well, perfect.


Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2008 | 7:04 am

Kiwis tighten grip on second Test

Stephen Fleming and Daniel Vettori come close to centuries as New Zealand pile the pressure on Bangladesh in Wellington.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2008 | 6:50 am

Sens top Red Wings in matchup of NHL's best

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2008 | 6:49 am

Wizards overcome late deficit to upend Celts

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2008 | 6:48 am

Love's 27 points end No. 4 Wazzu's perfect start

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2008 | 6:28 am

Goolagong on mission for aboriginal talent

Evonne Goolagong is trying to identify and nurture Australian aboriginal youth talent through a series of national camps, where the kids can hone their skills and go on to be nationally ranked players. Or, just as importantly, turn to coaching to help the next generation.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 13 Jan 2008 | 6:12 am

Brady nearly perfect as Patriots storm by Jaguars

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2008 | 5:52 am

Chris Mannix: It's time for Isiah to step down

The sorry Knicks have to do something. And you can't exactly fire the players.


Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2008 | 5:31 am

Redskins interview Williams

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Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2008 | 5:09 am

Jays close to trading Glaus to Cards for Rolen

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Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2008 | 3:01 am

Big questions for the Australian Open

The year's first Grand Slam has arrived. Will the favorites hold serve? Dan Weil tackles 10 Australian Open questions.
Source: FOXSports.com News for TENNIS | 12 Jan 2008 | 11:36 pm
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