American businessman Robert Kraft has "not ruled out completely" a takeover bid for Liverpool - and says the fans deserve a "quality product". Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jan 2008 | 12:28 pm
Ian Poulter is set to infuriate his rivals after claiming he is the only player who can challenge Tiger Woods. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jan 2008 | 11:55 am
AP - The Philadelphia Flyers slid into sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division and the Pittsburgh Penguins, despite all their injuries, stayed in close pursuit.
The judge who cleared Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh of racial abuse says his decision was not influenced by external pressure. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jan 2008 | 10:54 am
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists his squad has the experience to claim fourth spot in the Premier League. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jan 2008 | 10:52 am
AFP - Sir Alex Ferguson believes experienced midfielder Paul Scholes could play an important part in Manchester United's bid this season to match their treble achievement of 1999.
Portsmouth star Niko Kranjcar has no doubts at all that Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world right now. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jan 2008 | 10:30 am
Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-Sung is convinced that the Red Devils have what it takes to win the Treble for a second time. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jan 2008 | 10:30 am
Scotland relegate Chris Paterson to the bench and give centre Nick De Luca his debut in Sunday's Six Nations clash with France. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jan 2008 | 10:27 am
Avram Grant insists troubled Ashley Cole will be mentally fit enough to face Reading if the Chelsea coach opts to recall the England left-back. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jan 2008 | 9:58 am
The sporting week in weird, wonderful and wacky images from across the globe. Check out our images. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jan 2008 | 9:51 am
Wales coach Warren Gatland plans to expose Iain Balshaw as England's weak link when the two teams meet in the Six Nations. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jan 2008 | 9:35 am
AP - Plaxico Burress looked through his wraparound shades and pointed to two choice midfield seats at Phoenix Stadium. Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jan 2008 | 9:04 am
AP - A lawyer for Andy Pettitte's former personal trainer said Tuesday he believes the pitcher will tell Congress he discussed human growth hormone with Roger Clemens between the 2001 and 2002 seasons.
Giants' sack specialist comes armed with a full arsenal of quick-witted responses, to even the most off-the-wall questions.
The zaniness of Tuesday's Super Bowl media day didn't faze Giants defensive end Michael Strahan , who answered all sorts of off-the-wall questions without so much as flinching. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Now running the Wildcats in Olson's absence, the former assistant has made a seamless transition.
TUCSON -- They're leaving the lights on for Lute Olson at Arizona, but the door to the brightly lit office that is filled with the memorabilia of a Hall of Fame career was locked last week. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Cold weather, as much as Jaguars and Chargers defenses, curtailed Patriots receiver in AFC playoffs, but he'll enjoy more favorable conditions in Super Bowl.
Throughout former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson's heyday, his intimidation in the ring was legendary. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Nine-game trip will be 'interesting' without Bynum, Ariza and possibly Walton.
When the Lakers were in the midst of the surprising start that would carry them to 26-11, Coach Phil Jackson looked at the upcoming nine-game trip as the test of his young team. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Tiger has been close, and he's playing better than ever, so why not?
Tiger Woods didn't just climb out of his private jet in the United Arab Emirates so he could play a golf tournament, or to collect his $3-million appearance fee or to check in on the course he's designing there. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
The wide receiver, a human time bomb throughout a troubled NFL career, seemingly has found contentment at 30. Playing for unbeaten Patriots hasn't hurt, either.
GLENDALE, ARIZ. -- They spend their lives carrying it, throwing it, kicking it, regarding their most important possession as a lifeless object completely under their control. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Starting forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute , who sat out games last week against Oregon and Oregon State because of a concussion, returned to practice Tuesday and was expected to play Thursday night when the Bruins play Arizona State at Pauley Pavilion. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Jan 2008 | 8:00 am
Honda driver Rubens Barrichello says he is not ready to quit yet despite being out of contract at the end of the season. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jan 2008 | 7:27 am
Tom Brady, who was named the league’s Most Valuable Player after a record-setting season, has not forgotten that he began his career as the N.F.L.’s version of the 98-pound weakling. Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2008 | 7:26 am
Arsene Wenger insists his young Arsenal side have the "maturity" needed to "dig in" and stay the distance in the Premier League title race. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jan 2008 | 7:26 am
Kobe Bryant was brilliant in the second half and finished with 24 points to lead the Lakers past the Knicks, who have started their five-game road trip with two straight losses. Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2008 | 7:20 am
Former West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez has offered to pay the school $1.5 million to buy out the final six years of his contract, according to a letter of credit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Clarksburg, W. Va. Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jan 2008 | 7:18 am
Although he's moving to D.C., Marcelo Gallardo might feel as if he's back in South America in the locker room. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jan 2008 | 7:17 am
AP - Kevin Durant scored 26 points, including the go-ahead jump shot with 32.6 seconds remaining and Seattle stunned the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs 88-85 on Tuesday night to finally end a team-record losing streak at 14 games.
Everywhere Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel turns, his future remains blocked by quarterbacks who leave a trail of paparazzi in their wake. Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2008 | 6:26 am
As the youthful-looking offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots, Josh McDaniels spent the season engineering the highest-scoring offense in N.F.L. history. Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2008 | 6:26 am
The primary purpose of media day is to allow the news media to interview the players and coaches of the Super Bowl teams. But it’s a spectacle all its own. Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2008 | 6:25 am
Mike Pope, the Giants’ tight ends coach, conceded that the Giants had benefited from the rapid development of the rookie tight end Kevin Boss, but have not because of the absence of Jeremy Shockey. Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2008 | 6:24 am
In a season in which he has already broken the single-season record for touchdown receptions, Randy Moss — the individual — is being celebrated. Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2008 | 6:24 am
No two practices ever seem the same for the Giants’ tight ends, not with their coach Mike Pope thumbing through his file of 430 practice drills. Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2008 | 6:22 am
The Mets or someone else — pronounce that Yankees — would give Johan Santana the money for a contract extension next fall when he could be a free agent, so why not give it to him now? Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2008 | 6:22 am
Andy Pettitte will provide the first account of conversations with Brian McNamee about Roger Clemens’s alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs in earlier years. Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2008 | 6:21 am
AP - Even Boston's other 'Big 3' was way too much for the Miami Heat to handle. Leon Powe scored a career-high 25 points with 11 rebounds, Rajon Rondo tied a career-high with 23 points, and Tony Allen scored 20 points with six assists to lead the NBA-best Celtics to an overwhelming 117-87 victory Tuesday night over the Heat who followed the win that snapped their 15-game losing streak with an absolute clunker.
New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte's meeting with a congressional committee investigating drug use in baseball was postponed until Monday. Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jan 2008 | 4:23 am
Oregon's athletic director has apologized to UCLA for the behavior of Ducks fans toward Bruins freshman Kevin Love last week. Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jan 2008 | 3:32 am
AP - His blue eyes twinkling, Tom Brady looked at his interviewer and tried not to laugh. A tough thing, considering the young woman was wearing a very short white wedding dress, veil and red pumps.
AP - Johan Santana is a contract extension and physical from joining the New York Mets. Beating out the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, the Mets reached a tentative agreement Tuesday to acquire the two-time Cy Young Award winner, two people familiar with the deal said, speaking on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made.
Missouri coach Mike Anderson suspended five players Tuesday for the team's next game after a weekend brawl left his top scorer with a broken jaw. Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jan 2008 | 1:53 am
PL Roundup: Arsenal patiently waited for its opportunity then pounced to thump Newcastle 3-0 at the Emirates. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Jan 2008 | 12:11 am
New Zealand include newcomers Jesse Ryder and Tim Southee in their limited-overs squad to play England. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Jan 2008 | 10:08 pm
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Twice champion and world number two Phil Mickelson plans to make up for lost time at this week's Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Jan 2008 | 12:43 pm
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AP - The Philadelphia Flyers slid into sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division and the Pittsburgh Penguins, despite all their injuries, stayed in close pursuit.
AP - Bruce Pearl looked beyond all the turnovers and found plenty to like in No. 7 Tennessee's latest win.
AFP - Sir Alex Ferguson believes experienced midfielder Paul Scholes could play an important part in Manchester United's bid this season to match their treble achievement of 1999.
AP - The New Jersey Nets aren't ready to part with Jason Kidd yet.
AP - A lawyer for Andy Pettitte's former personal trainer said Tuesday he believes the pitcher will tell Congress he discussed human growth hormone with Roger Clemens between the 2001 and 2002 seasons.
AP - Kevin Durant scored 26 points, including the go-ahead jump shot with 32.6 seconds remaining and Seattle stunned the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs 88-85 on Tuesday night to finally end a team-record losing streak at 14 games.
AP - Even Boston's other 'Big 3' was way too much for the Miami Heat to handle. Leon Powe scored a career-high 25 points with 11 rebounds, Rajon Rondo tied a career-high with 23 points, and Tony Allen scored 20 points with six assists to lead the NBA-best Celtics to an overwhelming 117-87 victory Tuesday night over the Heat who followed the win that snapped their 15-game losing streak with an absolute clunker.
AP - His blue eyes twinkling, Tom Brady looked at his interviewer and tried not to laugh. A tough thing, considering the young woman was wearing a very short white wedding dress, veil and red pumps.
AP - Johan Santana is a contract extension and physical from joining the New York Mets. Beating out the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, the Mets reached a tentative agreement Tuesday to acquire the two-time Cy Young Award winner, two people familiar with the deal said, speaking on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made.