AP - Roger Federer's streak of 10 straight Grand Slam finals came to an abrupt end Friday when he lost to No. 3 Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the Australian Open semifinals.
AP - Dorell Wright leaped for the first-quarter defensive rebound, colliding with Udonis Haslem as his hands brushed the basketball. They knocked it through the hoop for a San Antonio basket. And the Miami Heat wound up losing by one, further proof that nothing is going right for the 2006 NBA champions these days.
Liverpool reveal the latest design for their new stadium ahead of an expected £350m refinancing announcement. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jan 2008 | 12:01 pm
AP - The biggest compliment for Jerryd Bayless didn't concern his team-leading 23 points. The freshman point guard drew praise for what he did on defense in Arizona's 76-64 victory over No. 6 Washington State on Thursday night.
AP - Tom Brady was nowhere to be found by reporters and cameraman waiting eagerly for the star quarterback, with or without his famous boot. His teammates are certain where to find him on Feb. 3 on a Super Bowl field for the fourth time in his career and leading his heavily favored New England Patriots against the New York Giants.
Sir Alex Ferguson believes England boss Fabio Capello would be wrong to deny David Beckham his 100th cap. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jan 2008 | 11:50 am
England goalkeeper Paul Robinson admits he would not be surprised if he was left out of new manager Fabio Capello's first squad. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jan 2008 | 11:48 am
AFP - Serbian young gun Novak Djokovic ended defending champion Roger Federer's record run of 10 consecutive Grand Slam finals to power into the Australian Open decider on Friday.
Roger Federer, the defending champion, lost 7-5 6-3 7-6 to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-finals. Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2008 | 11:35 am
Liverpool unveiled a revised design for its planned new stadium Friday, a day after its American owners reportedly secured a refinancing package to keep the Premier League club in their hands. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jan 2008 | 11:30 am
Third seed Novak Djokovic stuns defending champion Roger Federer in three sets to earn a place in the Australian Open final. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jan 2008 | 11:22 am
Newcastle have reportedly offered striker Obafemi Martins a $51.4million package to stay at the club until 2013. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jan 2008 | 11:19 am
Novak Djokovic beats world number one Roger Federer in straight sets to reach the Australian Open final. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jan 2008 | 11:17 am
AFP - Jonathan Woodgate is set to join Tottenham after Middlesbrough granted the England defender permission to talk to the London club about a possible move.
Midfielder Owen Hargreaves is intent on helping Manchester United go one step better this season and win the FA Cup. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jan 2008 | 10:32 am
Tom Brady was nowhere to be found by reporters and cameraman waiting eagerly for the star quarterback, with or without his famous boot. His teammates are certain where to find him on... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 10:32 am
Arsene Wenger was able to breathe a sigh of relief after Arsenal's Emmanuel Adebayor escaped punishment for his bust-up with Nicklas Bendtner. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jan 2008 | 10:27 am
The score would suggest nothing has changed since Tiger Woods last played the PGA Tour four months ago. On the South Course at Torrey Pines, which stretches 7,569 yards and played... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 9:55 am
Australian Open finalist Ana Ivanovic can count on at least one advantage over Maria Sharapova when she steps on court for Saturday's big match -- support from an adoring Melbourne Park... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 9:43 am
World champion Casey Stoner said Friday his injured shoulder is improving and he is ready for serious training to defend his world MotoGP title this year. The 22-year-old... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 9:27 am
Tour Down Under chief commissaire Michael Robb described the headbutt by Italian Elia Rigotto which put Australian cyclist Mathew Hayman out of the race Friday as the most vicious he had... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 9:26 am
The freshman point guard drew praise for what he did on defense in Arizona's 76-64 victory over No. 6 Washington State on Thursday night. "Jerryd had a lock-down performance,"... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 9:21 am
Rafael Benitez is hoping to avoid an upset when Liverpool face non-league opposition in the FA Cup for the first time in 27 years on Saturday. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jan 2008 | 9:02 am
Southern California coach Tim Floyd has taken the blame for a possible NCAA rules violation by freshman standout O.J. Mayo. Mayo accepted free tickets to Monday night's game between... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:25 am
Southern California coach Tim Floyd has taken the blame for a possible NCAA rules violation by freshman standout O.J. Mayo. Mayo accepted free tickets to Monday night's game between... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:25 am
Robinson Cano and the New York Yankees were nearing agreement Thursday on a $30 million, four-year contract, a departure from the team's stance against giving multiyear contracts to young Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:24 am
AP - Robinson Cano and the New York Yankees were nearing agreement Thursday on a $30 million, four-year contract, a departure from the team's stance against giving multiyear contracts to young players.
Every Friday Side Kicks are here to help. We know everything about soccer ... except for the stuff we make up. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:14 am
The New York Rangers retired Brian Leetch's famous number. They raised a banner next to those of Mark Messier and Mike Richter, the stellar defenseman's teammates on the 1994 Stanley Cup championship team that ended 54 years of waiting. Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:02 am
The first five seconds of her statement after a two-week suspension occur in silence but the Golf Channel quickly moved to correct it.
Kelly Tilghman was back on the air Thursday, presumably apologizing about the comment that led to her two-week suspension as a Golf Channel anchor, although for a few seconds you couldn't be sure unless you could read lips. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
The Russian pursues her third Grand Slam title while the Serbian seeks her first amid much intrigue over grunts, sneakers and parents.
MELBOURNE, Australia -- It's tempting to say the women's final at the Australian Open will be mostly sound and Yuri. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
The Giants gained momentum, and a lot of praise around the nation, for giving it their all against the Patriots in the regular-season finale.
In this upside-down season for the New York Giants, when they were average at home yet nearly unbeatable on the road; when their 0-2 start never hinted at their oh-my-goodness finish; when the embattled Tom Coughlin and Eli Manning not only saved their jobs but paved the way to the Super Bowl; this was the strangest twist of all: Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
As evidenced by Wednesday night's second-half meltdown at San Antonio, this could be a rough patch for Lamar Odom and the Lakers. . . . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
The first five seconds of her statement after a two-week suspension occur in silence but the Golf Channel quickly moved to correct it. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Lake's lawyer says the former USC running back has to be in court next month to answer questions in civil lawsuit or face consequences.
The attorney for a would-be sports marketer suing Reggie Bush and his family says the Heisman Trophy winner from USC will be compelled next month to provide a sworn deposition answering the civil lawsuit. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
This was the Kings' Stanley Cup, their moment of glory in a season filled with regrettable events that greased their descent into last place in the NHL. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Dunleavy says team President Andy Roeser told him to say he had talked to Sterling; Roeser says it was a misunderstanding. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Freshman has 26 points and 18 rebounds in emotional victory over Ducks.
EUGENE, Ore. -- With one dramatic three-point shot from little-used backup Nikola Dragovic and a steal and layup from Russell Westbrook, UCLA overcame injuries, foul trouble and a raucous crowd to beat Oregon, 80-75, in a Pacific 10 Conference game Thursday night. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Text messages from press row . . . As evidenced by Wednesday night's second-half meltdown at San Antonio, this could... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Sport hasn't caught on in China, where Dodgers and Padres will play two exhibition games in March. BEIJING -- How do... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
This was the Kings' Stanley Cup, their moment of glory in a season filled with regrettable events that greased their descent into last place in the NHL. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
The Russian pursues her third Grand Slam title while the Serbian seeks her first amid much intrigue over grunts, sneakers and parents. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Brian Laing scored 22 points and Jamar Nutter had 19 as Seton Hall won its third consecutive game and earned its first Big East road victory in two years, 88-75, against Providence. Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2008 | 7:31 am
Ana Ivanovic managed to recover from the loss of the first eight games to defeat ninth-seeded Daniela Hantuchova in the Australian Open semifinals. Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2008 | 7:31 am
Federal investigators can keep using the names and urine samples of about 100 major leaguers who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs which could bolster the perjury case against Barry Bonds. Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2008 | 7:30 am
Floating and stinging like you know who, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga withstood the pressure from Rafael Nadal to reach the final of the Australian Open. Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2008 | 7:30 am
Marc Savard and Dennis Wideman each had a goal and an assist to lift the Boston Bruins to a 4-1 victory at home against the Islanders on Thursday night. Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2008 | 7:28 am
The Yankees, who once eschewed long-term deals for young players, are in serious discussions about one with second baseman Robinson Canó. Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2008 | 7:28 am
Troy Matteson managed to birdie eight holes and bogey only one to shoot a 65 to take the first-round lead at the Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2008 | 7:25 am
At the Winter X Games this year there will be a massive jump for a new event in skiing and snowboarding called big air, where new tricks are bound to be attempted. Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2008 | 7:24 am
OAKLAND - Given his season, the announcement was about as big a surprise as saying the Nets' defense has been less than ferocious lately: Jason Kidd was voted by the fans as a starter to the All-Star Game... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 6:51 am
BOSTON - The Bruins rebounded from their worst loss of the season to finish a week of dominance against New York teams. Marc Savard and Dennis Wideman each had a goal and an assist to lift the Bruins... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 6:51 am
Hank Steinbrenner, the Yankees' Senior Vice President who grew up in Cleveland and watched the Giants battle the Browns with his father in the 1960s, writes the first of a series of exclusive guest columns... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jan 2008 | 6:51 am
Mirai Nagasu's mouth dropped open when she saw her scores. And that was before she realized she'd knocked off former world champion Kimmie Meissner. Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jan 2008 | 6:16 am
Roger Clemens' meeting with a congressional committee investigating steroids in baseball was pushed back until Feb. 5. Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jan 2008 | 5:56 am
High schoolers are committing, and recruiting battles are heating up. SI.com's Andy Staples highlights the top players yet to sign and where they may land.
Tiger Woods began a much-anticipated season with a 5-under 67, two shots behind Troy Matteson as he goes for his fourth straight title in the Buick Invitational. Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jan 2008 | 4:03 am
The practices are complete, the interviews are finished and for the most part nothing but a skeleton crew of NFL scouts remain in Mobile, Ala. All that's left is to play the game and that has little bearing on the draft stock of Senior Bowl players. Here's a quick glance at the prospects that came away from Mobile as big winners as those who did not fare as well.
New U.S. goal scoring leader Landon Donovan was among 21 players called to camp ahead of the Mexico clash. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Jan 2008 | 11:22 pm
The first half is in the books, so SI.com's Ian Thomsen looks ahead at what's in store for the second half, from teams to watch, trades to expect, and more.
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AP - The Washington Capitals are within a point of first place.
AP - Roger Federer's streak of 10 straight Grand Slam finals came to an abrupt end Friday when he lost to No. 3 Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the Australian Open semifinals.
AP - Dorell Wright leaped for the first-quarter defensive rebound, colliding with Udonis Haslem as his hands brushed the basketball. They knocked it through the hoop for a San Antonio basket. And the Miami Heat wound up losing by one, further proof that nothing is going right for the 2006 NBA champions these days.
AP - The biggest compliment for Jerryd Bayless didn't concern his team-leading 23 points. The freshman point guard drew praise for what he did on defense in Arizona's 76-64 victory over No. 6 Washington State on Thursday night.
AP - Tom Brady was nowhere to be found by reporters and cameraman waiting eagerly for the star quarterback, with or without his famous boot. His teammates are certain where to find him on Feb. 3 on a Super Bowl field for the fourth time in his career and leading his heavily favored New England Patriots against the New York Giants.
AFP - Serbian young gun Novak Djokovic ended defending champion Roger Federer's record run of 10 consecutive Grand Slam finals to power into the Australian Open decider on Friday.
AFP - Jonathan Woodgate is set to join Tottenham after Middlesbrough granted the England defender permission to talk to the London club about a possible move.
AP - The score would suggest nothing has changed since Tiger Woods last played the PGA Tour four months ago.
AP - Robinson Cano and the New York Yankees were nearing agreement Thursday on a $30 million, four-year contract, a departure from the team's stance against giving multiyear contracts to young players.
AP - Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman returned to work Thursday with an apology and an audio glitch.