Tsonga thrashes No. 2 Nadal at Australian Open

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga shocked No.2 Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open semifinals.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2008 | 1:22 pm

Wenger's ready to let Theo go

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has put a host of clubs on red alert by admitting he may send Theo Walcott out on loan.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Jan 2008 | 1:20 pm

Thursday's gossip column

Brazil striker linked with English move, plus other rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jan 2008 | 1:17 pm

Undefeated Inter still getting new players involved

Serie A Preview: Inter Milan is undefeated in the league — and still discovering new players to help it win.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Jan 2008 | 1:09 pm

Canseco Is Said to Seek Favor to Omit Name

José Canseco, an admitted steroid user who exposed other baseball players in his 2005 book, offered to keep Detroit Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordóñez “clear” in his next book in exchange for a financial investment, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jan 2008 | 1:03 pm

Unseeded Frenchman Derails Nadal

Second-ranked Rafael Nadal was dominated in stunning fashion by unheralded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who reached the Australian Open final with a 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 victory.
Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jan 2008 | 1:00 pm

Olympic Teams Vying to Defeat Beijing’s Smog

An exercise physiologist is hard at work preparing the U.S. Olympic Team for air pollution at the Beijing Games.
Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jan 2008 | 12:58 pm

Five OT Fun: Baylor survives No. 16 Texas A&M

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Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2008 | 12:57 pm

Nadal loses to unseeded Tsonga in Australian Open semifinals

So, was this the son of Muhammad Ali powering his way to the Australian Open final?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Jan 2008 | 12:57 pm

Burley to be unveiled as Scotland boss (AFP)

The Scottish Football Association on Thursday scheduled a press conference for 1500 GMT at which George Burley, pictured here during his time in charge of Southampton, will be unveiled as the new manager of Scotland's national team.(Southampton FC)AFP - The Scottish Football Association on Thursday scheduled a press conference for 1500 GMT at which George Burley will be unveiled as the new manager of Scotland's national team.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2008 | 12:55 pm

Teenager on song in Pakistan win

Nasir Jamshed scores his second successive half-century as Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in the second ODI in Karachi.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jan 2008 | 12:53 pm

Spurs facing even tougher task against Man Utd

FA Cup Preview: Spurs reached one cup final this week and a win at Old Trafford would see them move closer to another.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Jan 2008 | 12:52 pm

Nadal derailed by unseeded Frenchman (AP)

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France throws his shirt in the crowd as he celebrates after beating Spain's Rafael Nadal during their Men's singles semi final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008.   (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)AP - Second-ranked Rafael Nadal, seeking to prove he can win a Grand Slam on a surface other than Roland Garros' clay, instead matched his worst loss in a major as the No. 39-ranked Jo-Wilfried Tsonga reached the Australian Open finals with a dominating 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 victory on Thursday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2008 | 12:41 pm

Federer primed to keep Djokovic in his place

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Champion Roger Federer continues his bid for a 13th grand slam title with a mouth-watering Australian Open semi-final against young pretender Novak Djokovic on Friday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jan 2008 | 12:40 pm

Burley set to be unveiled as Scotland football boss

The Scottish Football Association on Thursday scheduled a press conference for 1500 GMT at which George Burley will be unveiled as the new manager of Scotland's national team.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jan 2008 | 12:38 pm

Tsonga, Sharapova, Ivanovic storm into Aussie Open finals (AFP)

Unseeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (pictured) stunned Spanish second seed Rafael Nadal in straight sets to reach the final of the Australian Open on Thursday.(AFP/Peter Parks)AFP - Rafael Nadal was dealt a killer punch Thursday by unseeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, as Ana Ivanovic staged a stunning comeback to set up an Australian Open final against Maria Sharapova.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2008 | 12:32 pm

Taken for Granted: Chelsea boss still on defensive

The competition that supplied Avram Grant's first win as Chelsea manager has produced a cup final in his debut season.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Jan 2008 | 11:59 am

Tsonga upsets Nadal to reach Aussie Open final

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Source: SI.com | 24 Jan 2008 | 11:59 am

The 'SuperDraft' isn't just about talent

TRECKER: Salary cap issues make the MLS SuperDraft fall short when it comes to signing the best talent.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Jan 2008 | 11:49 am

Rockies sign Tulowitzki for $31 million (AP)

Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki circles the bases after hitting a two-run home run off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in baseball game in Denver in this Sept. 20, 2007 file photo. The Rockies announced that Tulowitizki has signed a six-year contract to remain with the team on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski,File)AP - Troy Tulowitzki went into spring training last year just hoping to secure a spot on the Colorado Rockies' roster. That won't be a concern this season. Tulowitzki and the NL champions finalized a $31 million, six-year contract on Wednesday that includes a club option for 2014.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2008 | 11:38 am

Memphis wins 1st game as nation's No. 1 (AP)

Memphis' Derrick Rose, left, takes it to the basket against Tulsa's Jerome Jordan during the first half of their college basketball game in Tulsa, Okla. on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008. Memphis beat Tulsa 56-41.  (AP Photo/David Crenshaw)AP - Chris Douglas-Roberts scored 20 points, Derrick Rose added 14 points and top-ranked Memphis beat pesky Tulsa 56-41 Wednesday night to avoid the fate that befell the Tigers their only other time with the No. 1 ranking 25 years earlier.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2008 | 11:37 am

Magic rout Grizzlies with record 18 3s (AP)

Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu (15), of Turkey, charges past Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)AP - Hedo Turkoglu scored 26 points, and the Orlando Magic made a team-record 18 3-pointers in a 112-85 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2008 | 11:37 am

Fabiano closing in on Prem move

Sevilla forward Luis Fabiano claims he is in "advanced" negotiations over a move to England, with Manchester City his reported destination.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Jan 2008 | 11:37 am

Westwood into early lead with Haig at Qatar Masters golf

England's Lee Westwood continued his brilliant early season form, shooting a five-under-par 67 to share the early lead with South African Anton Haig in the first round of the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jan 2008 | 11:33 am

No. 25 Baylor Wins 5 Overtime Thriller

Scott Drew kept repeating one thing to his team at each break in Baylor's five-overtime win over Texas A&M Wednesday night. "Don't worry," players said their coach told them as the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jan 2008 | 11:20 am

Red Wings Avenge Playoff Loss to Ducks

Dominik Hasek and his Detroit Red Wings teammates knew what was coming against the Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks. And they were ready. "It was a game we sort of expected. They came
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jan 2008 | 11:18 am

Woods Focuses on 1 Course, 2 Tournaments

Tiger Woods had already hit a 3-wood toward the sixth green when his caddie began taking measured steps in the right rough as if looking for a lost ball. Instead he was searching for a...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jan 2008 | 11:15 am

Nadal loses to unseeded Tsonga in Australian Open semifinals

Second-ranked Rafael Nadal was dominated in stunning fashion Thursday by unheralded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who reached the Australian Open finals with a 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 victory.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jan 2008 | 11:11 am

Tsonga stuns Nadal to reach final

Unseeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga thrashes world number two Rafael Nadal in straight sets to reach the final of the Australian Open.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jan 2008 | 10:50 am

Ferguson blasts Liverpool owners

Sir Alex Ferguson hits out at the way Liverpool's owners spoke to Jurgen Klinsmann behind Rafa Benitez's back.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jan 2008 | 10:09 am

Aussie Open photos

Pictures of the 11th day's action at the Australian Open
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jan 2008 | 10:02 am

Australia v India photos

Pictures from day one of the final Test in Adelaide
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jan 2008 | 9:57 am

Calderon's clutch play gets Raptors past Celts

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Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2008 | 9:11 am

A Giant ribbing: Kicker Tynes scores on Letterman

David Letterman told Lawrence Tynes that everybody the "Late Show" host knows did not want the kicker to attempt the third and winning field goal against Green Bay.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2008 | 8:22 am

SUPED-UP DEALS LURK ON SLOPES

SKI areas from New York to Maine will be taking advantage of the big Northeast rivalry in next week's Super Bowl. Most of the ski areas in Berkshires and Green Mountains should see a mixed crowd of Giants...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jan 2008 | 8:14 am

TIKI TURNABOUT

Over the past month, Eli Manning has won over nearly all of his critics, including, it turns out, one of his harshest. For now. "When it's mattered, he's played great," Tiki Barber told The Post. "That's...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jan 2008 | 8:06 am

HOT DEVILS ARE ROLLING INTO BREAK

The Devils' happy-go-lucky attitude at practice yesterday was understandable, coming off an impressive 7-3 win against the Flyers on Tuesday that put them in first place in the Atlantic Division. The...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jan 2008 | 8:06 am

NO SYMPATHY FOR LO DUCA

Close friends or not, David Wright has no sympathy for Paul Lo Duca if what the Mitchell Report says is true. Speaking at a charity event in New Hyde Park, Wright yesterday said his ex-Mets teammate deserves...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jan 2008 | 8:06 am

STATE OF SHOCK

With the emotions of the Giants and their fans hitting a fevered pitch, as they knocked off one NFC beast after another, scored one upset after another, their most emotional player, Jeremy Shockey, was...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jan 2008 | 8:06 am

Barkley gives USC his word

Mater Dei junior quarterback says he plans to sign with Trojans in 2009.

Quarterback Matt Barkley of Santa Ana Mater Dei, considered the No. 1 high school football prospect in the nation for the class of 2009, abruptly ended the recruiting process on Wednesday by announcing he had committed to USC.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Lakers miss a great chance

After strong first half, they are dominated by Spurs in the final two quarters in 103-91 loss.

SAN ANTONIO -- The unforeseen sometimes happens when the Lakers play here.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Floyd takes responsibility for Mayo's tickets

Coach says he cleared star freshman's receiving of freebies from Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony. Trojans pick up transfer from Connecticut.

USC Coach Tim Floyd said Wednesday that he told star freshman O.J. Mayo that he could accept free Lakers tickets and that if anybody should be punished for potential NCAA violations, it should be the coach.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

She's been a model citizen for Patriots

Brady's girlfriend, Gisele Bundchen, deserves credit for standing by her man.

While undoubtedly causing hearts to stop all across New England, the video of Tom Brady wearing a walking boot Monday in New York was disturbing only in that it focused so little attention on Gisele Bundchen . . . .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Oregon yearns for a lost Love

Ducks fans are angry that Kevin isn't one of them, and Bruins freshman expects to hear about it tonight

On the one hand, Kevin Love turned down Oregon, his home-state university, to play basketball for UCLA, the powerhouse school in the same conference.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 24 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am

Wolves stun Suns again

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Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2008 | 7:46 am

Report says Canseco sought money from Ordonez

Jose Canseco offered to keep Magglio Ordonez "clear" in his upcoming book if the Tigers outfielder invested in a movie project promoted by Canseco, The New York Times reported Wednesday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2008 | 7:39 am

Jon Wertheim: Sharapova's dominance, dad's belligerence

Maria Sharapova's fast start shows her offseason work will pay off in 2008.


Source: SI.com | 24 Jan 2008 | 7:30 am

Leetch’s No. 2 to Assume a Lofty Perch at the Garden

Brian Leetch will get the credit he deserves Thursday night when the Rangers retire his number.
Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jan 2008 | 7:03 am

Leafs Win on Sundin’s 544th Goal

Mats Sundin scored with 29.2 seconds left to give Toronto a 3-2 victory over the visiting Washington Capitals on Wednesday night, a day after the Maple Leafs fired John Ferguson as the team’s general manager and replaced him on an interim basis with Cliff Fletcher.
Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jan 2008 | 7:02 am

Out of Deep Freeze: Freeskiers Make Sport Cool Again

Freeskiers have taken a sport that was headed downhill and literally turned it upside down with back flips and other aerial maneuvers.
Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jan 2008 | 6:51 am

Report: Canseco sought money from Magglio

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 24 Jan 2008 | 5:39 am

Jim Trotter: In defense of Tomlinson

Note to Deion Sanders: Your criticism of LaDainian Tomlinson is ridiculous.


Source: SI.com | 24 Jan 2008 | 4:47 am

Tsonga stuns No. 2 Nadal; Sharapova to face Ivanovic

Second-ranked Rafael Nadal was dominated in stunning fashion Thursday by unheralded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who reached the Australian Open finals with a 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 victory. Maria Sharapova overwhelmed one Serbian player in the semifinals and will face another for the women's title.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 24 Jan 2008 | 4:24 am

Smith accepts Falcons' head coaching position

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 24 Jan 2008 | 3:44 am

Bonds wants judge to throw out perjury charges

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 24 Jan 2008 | 3:41 am

Sharapova ready to make Fed Cup debut

Maria Sharapova is set to make her Fed Cup debut for Russia next month in Israel.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 23 Jan 2008 | 6:43 pm

Chang leads latest class into ITF Hall of Fame

French Open winner Michael Chang was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and IMG creator Mark McCormack and Tennis Week magazine founder Eugene Scott were selected posthumously.


Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 23 Jan 2008 | 4:45 pm
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