AP - Looks like Tom Brady will be true to his word. One day after promising his ankle injury wouldn't keep him from preparing for and playing in the Super Bowl, Brady was back where he belongs Monday. He practiced with the New England Patriots for the first time since he was hurt against San Diego in the AFC championship game more than a week ago.
Dennis Wise will help Newcastle to sign players and develop their academy in his new role at the club. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Jan 2008 | 12:25 pm
AFP - Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan is hoping Michael Owen can rediscover his goalscoring touch as he tries to avoid a second Magpies defeat by Arsenal in four days.
Harbhajan Singh is cleared of racially abusing Australia's Andrew Symonds but fined for offensive behaviour. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Jan 2008 | 10:46 am
Thanks to the 1-2 punch of Brandon Johnson and Gyno Pomare, Saint Mary's second stay in the Top 25 this season may be as short as its first. Johnson scored 20 of his 25 points in the... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Jan 2008 | 10:29 am
The punishment of Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh for a supposed racial comment was reduced from a three-test suspension to a fine Tuesday, allowing India's cricket tour of Australia to... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Jan 2008 | 9:03 am
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Double amputee Oscar Pistorius has given up on competing at this year's Beijing Olympics but is appealing a ruling banning him from able-bodied competition. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Jan 2008 | 8:54 am
Australia fast bowler Shaun Tait is to take an indefinite break from the game, citing emotional and physical exhaustion. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Jan 2008 | 8:37 am
Indian golf has received a boost with the launch of a fourth Asian Tour event offering prize-money totalling 400,000 dollars, organisers said Tuesday. The inaugural SAIL Open Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Jan 2008 | 8:18 am
He could join Bradshaw and Montana as the only quarterbacks to win four Super Bowls.
New England's Tom Brady , who is already breathing rarefied air among NFL quarterbacks, has the chance to join an even more elite club. He needs one more Super Bowl victory to join Pittsburgh's Terry Bradshaw and San Francisco's Joe Montana -- Brady's childhood sports idol -- as the only starting quarterbacks to win four Lombardi Trophies. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Coach's genuine effort to establish closer ties with players gets rave reviews from NFC champions.
CHANDLER, Ariz. -- It took more than two seasons, but New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce finally discovered something astounding about his coach. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
The NBA's all-time leading scorer has found a new niche as an author with a special focus on African American history. His latest subject: The Harlem Rens.
Our image of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, although a good one, is outdated. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
A 1-4 skid has knocked injury-strapped Lakers from first to fifth in ultra-competitive conference, and four more teams are closing in. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Report to explain the Rockets' longevity is released as Duquette's once-maligned decision to let Red Sox pitcher leave is reconsidered. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
USC and Arizona, two of the hottest Pac-10 teams, remained unranked in both polls this week.
A road sweep of the fading Oregon schools helped boost UCLA to fifth Monday in the Associated Press media and USA Today/ESPN coaches' polls. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Report to explain the Rocket's longevity is released as Duquette's once-maligned decision to let Red Sox pitcher leave is reconsidered.
Dan Duquette's decision to let Roger Clemens leave the Boston Red Sox after the 1996 season still generates ridicule. The studious general manager inspected Clemens' 40-39 record over four seasons, and concluded the then-34-year-old "Rocket" had only so much life left. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Former All-American at Lakewood Artesia High is beginning to get the same recognition as other heralded freshmen.
The four best freshmen in the Pacific 10 Conference will be in Los Angeles this week, all of them among the best in the country. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
A 1-4 skid has knocked injury-strapped Lakers from first to fifth in ultra-competitive conference, and four more teams are closing in.
The Lakers awoke on Jan. 16 to find themselves owning the best record in the Western Conference. It lasted two days. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
They reach the season's halfway point with a loss to Bobcats that drops their record to 13-28. Ailing Kaman and Maggette don't play. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has been cleared of racial abuse charges at a hearing in Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Tuesday. "He... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Jan 2008 | 7:51 am
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - On March 5, when a certain transaction was officially announced, more than a few eyebrows were raised around the NFL. The Dolphins' trade that day of Wes Welker to the Patriots for... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Jan 2008 | 7:47 am
CHANDLER, Ariz. - The Giants were more like Men in Black than Big Blue when they arrived here yesterday. Following sartorial director Antonio Pierce's edict, most of the Giants were decked in black from... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Jan 2008 | 7:47 am
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Rodney Harrison makes his living straddling the fine line between being a tough hitter who draws fear from his opponents and being a dirty player opponents despise. How he's defined... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Jan 2008 | 7:47 am
Beijing Olympic organisers said Tuesday they had received no notification of withdrawals from the Olympic equestrian events scheduled to take place in Hong Kong in August. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Jan 2008 | 7:44 am
Former Jet Darrol Ray said he was ready for Sunday’s big game. But he may be paying more attention to that day’s soccer action than the Super Bowl. Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Jan 2008 | 7:32 am
Russian Andrei Kirilenko scored 23 points on nine-of-10 shooting to power the Utah Jazz to a 97-91 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday in a rematch of last year's playoff semi-final. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Jan 2008 | 7:15 am
Coach Brian Ashton names his team on Tuesday for England's Six Nations opener against Wales at Twickenham. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Jan 2008 | 7:05 am
Chris Paul proved once again that he's the real deal, and so did his New Orleans Hornets after another lopsided win. Paul had 23 points, 17 assists and nine rebounds, and the Hornets... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Jan 2008 | 6:42 am
Gerald Wallace had 23 points, eight assists and six rebounds, Jason Richardson added 20 points and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the undermanned Los Angeles Clippers 107-100 on Monday night. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Jan 2008 | 6:41 am
This year’s Australian Open was a reminder that the desire born of economic despair and cultural upheaval is a powerful motor for an athlete. Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Jan 2008 | 6:35 am
The kinder Tom Coughlin emerged as a favorite topic Monday among Giant players at the first of many Super Bowl news conferences in Arizona. Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Jan 2008 | 6:34 am
Sunday’s Super Bowl XLII will be the first in 20 N.F.L. seasons for Jeff Feagles and an unexpected return to Arizona, where he was supposed to be enjoying his retirement. Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Jan 2008 | 6:31 am
All the winning that the Patriots, Red Sox and Celtics have been doing lately raises the question: What has Boston lost? If not games, then perhaps a certain identity the region must now reconsider. Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Jan 2008 | 6:30 am
In the shadows of the mighty Patriots, Celtics and Red Sox are the Bentley Falcons, a Division II men’s basketball team that has won 45 consecutive regular-season games. Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Jan 2008 | 6:28 am
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady practiced Monday for the first time since sustaining a mild ankle sprain in the American Football Conference championship game on Jan. 20. Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Jan 2008 | 6:27 am
Candace Parker scored on a layup with a little more than 20 seconds left to break a tie and seal the victory for No. 2 Tennessee. Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Jan 2008 | 6:26 am
Tom Brady was back where he belongs Monday, behind center for the New England Patriots' first practice session of Super Bowl week. Source: ESPN.com | 29 Jan 2008 | 6:26 am
For the Knicks, the task of corralling Kobe Bryant on Tuesday night seemingly becomes more simple without the injured Andrew Bynum commanding attention in the lane. Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Jan 2008 | 6:25 am
Orioles owner Peter Angelos hasn't yet signed off on the proposed deal that would send Erik Bedard to Seattle, according to a source familiar with the Orioles' internal discussions. Source: ESPN.com | 29 Jan 2008 | 6:25 am
It may be riskier and more expensive than ever envisioned for the Nets to construct the Barclays Center arena near downtown Brooklyn. Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Jan 2008 | 6:25 am
Organizers of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver unveiled plans Monday to create the longest torch relay across one nation in the history of the Olympics. Organizers said they... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Jan 2008 | 6:23 am
Roger Clemens' agent released an 18,000-word statistical report Monday to refute allegations that the pitcher's career rebounded around the time period he was accused of using performance-enhancing drugs. Source: ESPN.com | 29 Jan 2008 | 5:50 am
Reuters - The New England Patriots know beating
the New York Giants in Sunday's Super Bowl means more than a
perfect 19-0 season -- it could be the defining moment of their
careers.
The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a two-year deal with free agent third baseman Pedro Feliz, pending a physical. Source: ESPN.com | 29 Jan 2008 | 4:20 am
Larry Smith, the emotional coach who led Southern California to the Rose Bowl three times and won 143 games with Tulane, Arizona, USC and Missouri, died Monday after a long bout with chronic lymphatic leukemia. He was 68. Source: ESPN.com | 29 Jan 2008 | 3:21 am
AP - Teemu Selanne returned to the Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks on Monday after missing the first half of the season while contemplating retirement.
Michael Ballack maintains he is "completely happy" at Chelsea and is not about to consider a move away from Stamford Bridge. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Jan 2008 | 12:20 am
AP - A temporary restraining order against Randy Moss was extended until March 28 while the New England Patriots wide receiver was in Arizona on Monday preparing for the Super Bowl.
Argentine midfielder Marcelo Gallardo signed with D.C. United on Monday, the biggest of five new additions to the club. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jan 2008 | 11:24 pm
Detroit-based GSE was confirmed Monday as the new owner of Premier League club Derby County. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jan 2008 | 11:01 pm
Soccer's North and Central American and Caribbean governing body is launching its own Champions League to mirror Europe's.
The 24-team competition will start in August and will replace the CONCACAF Champions Cup, which has determined the region's champion since 1962 and will end after 2008.
"This is a project we've been working on for more than a year," CONCACAF general secretary Chuck Blazer said at a news conference Monday. "We believe this event will bring exciting football to our region. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jan 2008 | 10:55 pm
Former champion Guillermo Coria, competing in his first ATP-level match since the 2006 U.S. Open, lost to Pablo Cuevas 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 Monday in the first round of the Movistar Open.
AP - Roger Clemens' agent released an 18,000-word statistical report Monday to rebut allegations the pitcher's career rebounded about the time he was accused of using performance-enhancing drugs.
Milan's teen sensation Alexandre Pato rewarded Carlo Ancelotti's faith in him with a stirring weekend performance. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jan 2008 | 8:42 pm
Ghana and Guinea joined Ivory Coast in the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations on Monday. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jan 2008 | 8:11 pm
Six days to go until Super Bowl XLII. SI.com's Peter King gives his views on the Giants, Pats and more -- including one big star who won't be playing in the game.
FA Cup Draw: Manchester United will face Arsenal in the fifth round of the FA Cup after Monday's draw. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jan 2008 | 5:22 pm
Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor's heated on-field confrontation with teammate Nicklas Bendtner during the Gunners' 5-1 loss at Tottenham was the result of the players' hunger for titles. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Jan 2008 | 1:26 pm
AP - Looks like Tom Brady will be true to his word. One day after promising his ankle injury wouldn't keep him from preparing for and playing in the Super Bowl, Brady was back where he belongs Monday. He practiced with the New England Patriots for the first time since he was hurt against San Diego in the AFC championship game more than a week ago.
AFP - Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan is hoping Michael Owen can rediscover his goalscoring touch as he tries to avoid a second Magpies defeat by Arsenal in four days.
AP - If Chris Paul and the Hornets keep this up, New Orleans may yet become a basketball town.
AP - Thanks to the 1-2 punch of Brandon Johnson and Gyno Pomare, Saint Mary's second stay in the Top 25 this season may be as short as its first.
Reuters - The New England Patriots know beating
the New York Giants in Sunday's Super Bowl means more than a
perfect 19-0 season -- it could be the defining moment of their
careers.
AP - Free-agent third baseman Pedro Feliz and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to an $8.5 million, two-year contract.
AP - More than 13 years after Chris Webber demanded to leave the Golden State Warriors, the free-agent forward is all set to return.
AP - Teemu Selanne returned to the Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks on Monday after missing the first half of the season while contemplating retirement.
AP - A temporary restraining order against Randy Moss was extended until March 28 while the New England Patriots wide receiver was in Arizona on Monday preparing for the Super Bowl.
AP - Roger Clemens' agent released an 18,000-word statistical report Monday to rebut allegations the pitcher's career rebounded about the time he was accused of using performance-enhancing drugs.