AFP - As Euro 2008 hopefuls get down to the serious business of fine-tuning their squad permutations for the summer England must embark instead on the long road to the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa under new Italian coach Fabio Capello.
AP - First came a hockey team named the Hurricanes. Then the Nashville Predators had to deal with some very real tornadoes as violent weather hit central Tennessee.
England striker Michael Owen is set to be on the bench against Switzerland but Ashley Young and David Bentley may earn starts. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2008 | 10:47 am
First came a hockey team named the Hurricanes. Then the Nashville Predators had to deal with some very real tornadoes as violent weather hit central Tennessee. A tornado warning was... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 10:18 am
Scotland coach Frank Hadden restores Chris Paterson and Kelly Brown to his starting line-up for Saturday's visit to Wales. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2008 | 10:07 am
Jonny Wilkinson remains at fly-half while Michael Lipman and Tim Payne come into an England team showing five changes for the Six Nations game in Italy. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2008 | 9:56 am
Johan Santana is more than a No. 1 starter to the New York Mets. He's the big prize that makes it easier to move beyond last year's collapse. "Somewhat it allows us to officially, kind Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 9:40 am
AP - Johan Santana is more than a No. 1 starter to the New York Mets. He's the big prize that makes it easier to move beyond last year's collapse. Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Feb 2008 | 9:40 am
Ryan Babel has said confidence is currently low at Anfield, but he is hoping the belief will flood back after Saturday's win over Sunderland. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Feb 2008 | 9:39 am
New Zealand bring in Daniel Flynn for the injured Jacob Oram for the second Twenty20 international against England on Thursday. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2008 | 9:38 am
Alexander Hleb's agent insists the midfielder has no intention of quitting Arsenal amid reports of interest from Spanish giants Barcelona. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Feb 2008 | 9:37 am
Philippe Senderos is hoping to give Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger a selection headache when Kolo Toure returns from the African Nations Cup. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Feb 2008 | 9:26 am
to the volatile temperament of his father. Bob Knight did things his way for more than four decades as a head coach. Now Pat Knight, after a lifetime of preparation, gets the chance to Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 9:10 am
France drop wing Vincent Clerc and fly-half Francois Trinh-Duc among six changes to their side to face Ireland in Paris on Saturday. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2008 | 9:05 am
AP - Roger Clemens said he told Congress exactly what he's been saying, over and over again, in various settings, ever since the Mitchell Report came out.
Arsenal midfielder Gilberto says he is likely to leave the Emirates this summer if he does not regain his place in Arsene Wenger's side. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:26 am
Wales centre Tom Shanklin says the coaches' methods include screaming in their faces - and it is doing the trick Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:11 am
AP - Shaquille O'Neal is prepared for the Miami Heat to trade him, a confidant of the 14-time All-Star told The Associated Press on Tuesday night, and the Phoenix Suns were poised to deal two players for the center.
Shaquille O'Neal is prepared for the Miami Heat to trade him, a confidant of the 14-time All-Star told The Associated Press on Tuesday night, and the Phoenix Suns were poised to deal two... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:10 am
Trojans have faith in both point guards heading into Washington trip.
The differences between USC point guards Daniel Hackett and Angelo Johnson can be measured in terms of height (Hackett is six inches taller), age (Hackett is 5 1/2 months older) and college experience (Hackett is a sophomore and Johnson is a freshman). Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Life as a Laker looks a lot more exciting than as a Grizzly. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Pau Gasol Show, take one.... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
The class isn't as highly ranked as past Carroll classes because of a lack of quantity and a quarterback or running back. But USC is already getting a great start on 2009. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Representatives of both sides in the effort to keep USC playing football in the Coliseum expressed optimism Tuesday that an agreement could be reached as early as next week. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
The junior center for North Carolina may be well known for suffering a broken nose and a bloody face last season against Duke. But this year, he could be the national player of the year. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
The class isn't as highly ranked as past Carroll classes because of a lack of quantity and a quarterback or running back. But USC is already getting a great start on 2009.
USC expects to pick up at least 17 new players Wednesday when football recruits can sign letters of intent. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Young outfielder wants to stay in Los Angeles. From friends and relatives, Matt Kemp heard the countless trade rumors... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
From friends and relatives, Matt Kemp heard the countless trade rumors this winter that involved him. So whenever Kemp heard his cellphone ring, he braced himself for the worst. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Bruins would like a chance to get some rhythm, but injuries have been a problem.
Russell Westbrook said it is frustrating that UCLA will be without starting forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute for Thursday's Pacific 10 Conference game at Washington State and Sunday's game at Washington. Kevin Love said it would be nice for the fifth-ranked Bruins (20-2, 8-1) to be completely healthy for more than a game or two in a stretch in conference play. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
It's a good thing no one listened to Bryant in the summer.
The NBA Finals begin June 5, although they could be moved to June 3 in the event the Celtics and Lakers sweep aside everyone. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Sources say he will be in Phoenix today to take a physical and that the Suns are set to send Marion and Banks to Miami.
Shaquille O'Neal is prepared for the Miami Heat to trade him, a confidant of the 14-time All-Star told the Associated Press on Tuesday night, and the Phoenix Suns were poised to deal two players for the center. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Playing his first game as a Laker, he scores 24 points and has 12 rebounds as L.A. wins third in a row on trip.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- That certainly didn't take long, perhaps only the time and breath required to say, " Bienvenidos, Pau ." Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Playing his first game as a Laker, he scores 24 points and has 12 rebounds as L.A. wins third in a row on trip. EAST... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
UCLA's senior center has had plenty of practice in dealing with life's setbacks. No wonder he does it so well. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Bruins would like a chance to get some rhythm, but injuries have been a problem. Russell Westbrook said it is frustrating... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Young outfielder wants to stay in Los Angeles. From friends and relatives, Matt Kemp heard the countless trade rumors... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Manchester United will on Wednesday unveil a permanent tribute to the eight footballers lost in the Munich air disaster 50 years ago. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Feb 2008 | 7:43 am
Shaquille O'Neal is prepared for the Miami Heat to trade him, a confidant of the 14-time All-Star told The Associated Press on Tuesday night, and the Phoenix Suns were poised to deal two... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 7:29 am
Click here for the sporting week in weird, wonderful and wacky images from right across the globe! Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Feb 2008 | 7:17 am
AP - Jim Mora, long assumed to be the successor to Mike Holmgren in Seattle, reportedly will be announced Wednesday as the Seahawks next coach. Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Feb 2008 | 7:15 am
The Giants surprised even their most ardent fans with their Super Bowl victory. On Tuesday, the new N.F.L. champions were the ones left awestruck. Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2008 | 7:06 am
During a 10-minute conference call Tuesday, which began shortly after 3 p.m., Bill Belichick did not care to reflect much on Sunday’s events, or anything, for that matter. Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2008 | 7:05 am
Terrelle Pryor, a quarterback considered by many to be the best player in the country, is expected to disclose his decision between Michigan and Ohio State on Wednesday. Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2008 | 7:04 am
Last week, a football player from Nevada announced his commitment to play for the University of California. Then the university announced it had made no such offer. Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2008 | 7:03 am
Jim Mora reached a five-year agreement Tuesday that will allow him to transition into the head coaching job with the Seattle Seahawks once Mike Holmgren retires after the season. Source: ESPN.com | 6 Feb 2008 | 7:03 am
Prop Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook is a contender for England's World Cup squad, says his Harlequins coach Brian McDermott. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2008 | 7:02 am
In a sport in which tradition and recent success are among the most important springboards for recruiting, Old Dominion is trying to establish its program without benefit of either. Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2008 | 7:02 am
If New York can turn its back on a football stadium, then New York can also be magnanimous about welcoming the Giants home. Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2008 | 6:59 am
Sania Mirza’s immense popularity has brought with it intense and often hostile scrutiny both from fringe religious groups and from India’s newly aggressive television and print media. Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2008 | 6:55 am
Honored at the 28th annual Thurman Munson Awards dinner at a Midtown hotel, Alex Rodriguez chatted up a surprise guest — defensive end Justin Tuck of the Super Bowl champion Giants. Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2008 | 6:54 am
New York State tax officials have settled their case against the Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, who they said owed three years’ worth of resident income taxes. Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2008 | 6:53 am
Jim Mora, long assumed to be the successor to Mike Holmgren in Seattle, reportedly will be announced Wednesday as the Seahawks next coach. Multiple reports Tuesday night said that the... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 6:52 am
MIAMI (Reuters) - The Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns are discussing a trade to send Shaquille O'Neal to Phoenix in a swap deal involving Shawn Marion, the Miami Herald said on Tuesday. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 6:45 am
Fabio Capello attempts to calm the expectations surrounding his England team ahead of Wednesday's friendly with Switzerland. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2008 | 6:22 am
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pau Gasol marked a successful debut for the Los Angeles Lakers by scoring 24 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in a 105-90 road victory over the New Jersey Nets on... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 5:50 am
Jarome Iginla tied it with 9 seconds left in regulation, then scored the shootout-winner as the Calgary Flames overcame a three-goal, third-period deficit to beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-3... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2008 | 5:50 am
The world of football will honour the victims of the Munich air disaster on Wednesday, 50 years after it killed 23 people. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2008 | 5:19 am
Terrelle Pryor, a highly decorated quarterback expected to make his college choice on Wednesday, will now delay his decision, writes SI.com's Stewart Mandel.
Pat Knight was too busy preparing for his opening game as the new coach at Texas Tech to show up for his first news conference since replacing his father. Source: ESPN.com | 6 Feb 2008 | 4:23 am
AP - Pau Gasol was a winner in his Lakers debut, without even much help from Kobe Bryant. Gasol had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Lakers beat the New Jersey Nets 105-90 on Tuesday night despite a season-low six points from Bryant, his first single-digit effort in more than a year.
Arkansas will ask the NCAA to allow transfer quarterback Ryan Mallett to play immediately for the Razorbacks without sitting out a year. Source: ESPN.com | 6 Feb 2008 | 4:04 am
Roger Clemens has chosen various ways to strongly deny using steroids or human growth hormone: a taped TV interview, a live news conference and, repeatedly, through his lawyers. Source: ESPN.com | 6 Feb 2008 | 3:05 am
AP - From Super Bowl to job interview. From ticker-tape parade in Manhattan to Dan Snyder's house along the Potomac River, via the Washington Redskins owner's private plane. It's already been quite a week for Steve Spagnuolo.
TRECKER: For 20 years the U.S. has been focused on beating Mexico. Now it's time to take the next step. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Feb 2008 | 12:38 am
Fifty years after the Munich air disaster that claimed eight players' lives, Manchester United is still feeling the grief. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Feb 2008 | 10:30 pm
Despite rumors of a move to Spain, Milan superstar Kaka has once again pledged his future to the Rossoneri. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Feb 2008 | 9:22 pm
Super Bowl XLII was a classic. But was it the best of the bunch? SI.com's Dr. Z gives letter grades to all 42 games and reveals which one is atop his all-time list.
AFP - As Euro 2008 hopefuls get down to the serious business of fine-tuning their squad permutations for the summer England must embark instead on the long road to the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa under new Italian coach Fabio Capello.
AP - A win against the league's best team went a long way toward making LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers feel like legitimate contenders.
AP - Butler and Drake needed some timely long-range shooting to preserve their places among the top teams in the nation.
AP - First came a hockey team named the Hurricanes. Then the Nashville Predators had to deal with some very real tornadoes as violent weather hit central Tennessee.
AP - Roger Clemens said he told Congress exactly what he's been saying, over and over again, in various settings, ever since the Mitchell Report came out.
AP - Shaquille O'Neal is prepared for the Miami Heat to trade him, a confidant of the 14-time All-Star told The Associated Press on Tuesday night, and the Phoenix Suns were poised to deal two players for the center.
AP - Pau Gasol was a winner in his Lakers debut, without even much help from Kobe Bryant. Gasol had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Lakers beat the New Jersey Nets 105-90 on Tuesday night despite a season-low six points from Bryant, his first single-digit effort in more than a year.
AP - From Super Bowl to job interview. From ticker-tape parade in Manhattan to Dan Snyder's house along the Potomac River, via the Washington Redskins owner's private plane. It's already been quite a week for Steve Spagnuolo.