La Liga Preview: Unbeaten in 2008, Barcelona approaches a visit to Sevilla with renewed hope that it can win the league. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Feb 2008 | 11:41 am
Cristiano Ronaldo admits he is in a 'privileged position in world football' - and has reiterated his desire to play in Spain 'at some stage'. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Feb 2008 | 11:38 am
Only a stream of superlatives could do justice to the eight "Busby Babes" who died prematurely. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Feb 2008 | 11:38 am
Arsene Wenger has hit out at international friendlies after Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini picked up an injury on France duty. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Feb 2008 | 11:16 am
AP - The Miami Heat were losing night after night with Shaquille O'Neal on their roster. They hope they can reverse their fortunes without the big man.
AP - Gerald Henderson and Duke have big plans after snapping a skid against their biggest rival, and top-ranked Memphis is working on an impressive season, too.
AP - When Lofa Tatupu found out that the Seahawks hired hands-on defensive assistant Jim Mora as their coach for 2009, the Pro Bowl anchor of Seattle's defense was happy.
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has played down fears over his hamstring injury and insists he will be fit to face Chelsea on Sunday. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Feb 2008 | 10:27 am
AP - The Phoenix Suns acquired Shaquille O'Neal in a stunning, blockbuster deal that sent four-time All-Star Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to the Miami Heat.
Recalled Chris Paterson has said that Scotland are confident that they can turn their underdog status into success against high-flying Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 9:59 am
Shaquille O'Neal smiled broadly, then stood from his seat in a suite high above the court at US Airways Center. He pointed to his ring finger and gave a thumbs up. The crowd went... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 9:42 am
Marat Safin has been forced to withdraw from Russia's Davis Cup team to take on Serbia from Friday due to a leg injury, coach Vladimir Kamelzon said on Thursday. "Safin will... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 9:34 am
AFP - Marat Safin has been forced to withdraw from Russia's Davis Cup team to take on Serbia from Friday due to a leg injury, coach Vladimir Kamelzon said on Thursday.
Phoenix Suns welcomed four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal to the fold on Wednesday, saying the blockbuster deal provides them with the missing piece in their playoff puzzle. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 9:19 am
Fabio Capello is impressed by England in their 2-1 win over Switzerland in his first game in charge. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Feb 2008 | 9:13 am
Thomas Bjorn is slowly rediscovering the form that won him nine European Tour titles, but is still lacking in confidence despite an encouraging first round 68 at the Indian Masters on... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 9:13 am
England beat New Zealand by 50 runs in their Twenty20 cricket match here Thursday to wrap up the series 2-0. After winning the toss and electing to bat, England made 193 for... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 9:08 am
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has reiterated he is happy at the club, despite previously claiming he wanted to leave Stamford Bridge. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:26 am
TOKYO (Reuters) - A 66-year-old equestrian rider is poised to become Japan's oldest Olympic representative when he climbs in the saddle at this year's Beijing Games. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:25 am
Miroslav Satan, who aggravated a right knee injury during Tuesday's loss to Anaheim, will miss tonight's game against the Penguins. While he is listed as day-to-day, he could be out for an extended period... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:20 am
BUFFALO - While the coaches wonder why the Devils start so slowly, some players wonder why they start so conservatively. The Sabres' 3-2 shootout victory over New Jersey here last night was another example... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:20 am
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Duke's depth really took care of short-handed North Carolina, keeping the second-ranked Blue Devils alone atop the Atlantic Coast Conference. Greg Paulus scored 18 points and was one... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:20 am
Isiah Thomas has come up with a new excuse for the Knicks' dreadful record - they're the fourth-youngest team in the NBA, and the youngest Knick squad since the 1989-90 season. Yeah, that and four dollars... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:20 am
After four months of inconsistent and underachieving hockey for the Rangers, yesterday at practice the pot finally boiled over. About halfway through the session, the ever-instigating Sean Avery and the... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:20 am
Ever since Joe Gibbs retired on Jan. 8, the Redskins have been in the market for a new head coach. A process that has lasted five weeks - far longer than the norm - should be resolved shortly, and this... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:20 am
Happy Valentine's Day - not! Yesterday, in a letter to its employees and a notice to New York horsemen, the NY Racing Association - staggering under the burden of federal bankruptcy and fast going broke... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:20 am
If the Knicks thought having the Giants on hand would provide some wins, they were wrong. If anything, the Giants have to hope the Knicks' awful play doesn't rub off on them, as once again, the loudest... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:20 am
ORLANDO - Yes, they called about Shaquille O'Neal and Shawn Marion. But so many of the Nets' trade talks these days lack substance. They have talked to every team in the league and as one team insider... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:20 am
After reaching three straight bowls and sending junior running back Ray Rice to the NFL draft, Rutgers coach Greg Schiano was pleased with his recruiting class yesterday. After following a surprising... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:20 am
A video of New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez and Hall of Famer Juan Marichal at a cockfight was posted this week on YouTube. Source: ESPN.com | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:10 am
On the first day of the early signing period for college football recruits, the No. 1 prospect in the country, Terrelle Pryor, announced that he had no announcement. Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:07 am
The world's No. 1 ranked player won't play in the Northern Trust Open next week.
Tiger Woods has a four-tournament winning streak, but it won't be at stake next week at Riviera Country Club because he's skipping the Northern Trust Open, sources close to Woods said. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
They look weary in the fourth quarter and lose lead. Bryant's finger is bothering him and Gasol not as sharp in his second game.
ATLANTA -- At the end, it came down to Sasha Vujacic settling for two points instead of shooting for three. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
National Signing Day is a big day for many programs, including Alabama and UCLA, but will it translate to wins in November?
Super Sunday was the day wide receiver David Tyree pinned a pass against his helmet that helped the New York Giants win the Super Bowl. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Right-hander felt discomfort in his shoulder while throwing over the winter, and he is expected to start the season on the disabled list.
The shoulder inflammation that forced Kelvim Escobar to miss a start in late September flared up again this winter, and the Angels right-hander, coming off a career year, is expected to open the season on the disabled list. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Trojans have been blown out the last two seasons at Seattle, but Floyd thinks this trip might be different.
Could this be the night USC finally conquers Bank of America Arena, Washington's raucous home court that has been something of a Trojans torture chamber in recent seasons? Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
The Pau Gasol trade brings Lakers' Mitch Kupchak some deserved kudos, and raises questions about what Grizzlies' Michael Heisley sees in Kwame Brown.
Lakers fans from Boyle Heights to Barcelona offer a heartfelt muchas gracias to the Memphis Grizzlies' Michael Heisley , who may not have overtaken Donald Sterling as the NBA's most clueless owner but is closing fast. . . . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
National signing day has become a grand soap opera.
Two years from now, will we remember more than half a dozen of the high school football studs whose college choices were dissected with breathless eagerness Wednesday on ESPN, Rivals.com, Scout.com and Internet message boards across the country? Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Click here for all the big news, best moments and moving tributes from the past week of soccer. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Feb 2008 | 7:59 am
Duke and North Carolina are separated by eight miles, and the Blue Devils sure felt comfortable in the Smith Center on Wednesday. Making 13 3s and winning by 11 points will do that to you, writes Heather Dinich. Source: ESPN.com | 7 Feb 2008 | 7:33 am
Duke's win over North Carolina at the Dean Dome comes with an asterisk, writes Luke Winn. But the Blue Devils proved they belong among the country's best.
Brian McNamee's lawyers said they gave federal prosecutors physical evidence backing the personal trainer's allegation that Roger Clemens used performance-enhancing drugs. Source: ESPN.com | 7 Feb 2008 | 7:02 am
This game matching the two worst offensive teams in the Big East had no problems living down to the low expectations. Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2008 | 7:00 am
David Cone, 45, said he has struggled to find a career niche after pitching for the Royals, the Mets, the Yankees, the Blue Jays and the Red Sox. Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2008 | 6:58 am
Johan Santana, a two-time Cy Young award winner acquired last week from the Minnesota Twins, spoke with poise and confidence during a Mets welcoming event at Shea Stadium. Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2008 | 6:57 am
With Johan Santana, and Pedro Martínez already on the roster, the Mets opening-day starter is anyone’s guess. Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2008 | 6:57 am
Brian McNamee’s lawyers said the former personal trainer has traces of Roger Clemens’s blood on syringes and will produce the “corroborative physical evidence” to Congressional investigators. Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2008 | 6:56 am
The USA remained unbeaten against Mexico at home in the last decade after a pulsating 2-2 draw in Houston. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Feb 2008 | 6:49 am
Brandon Roy scored 28 points and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the short-handed Chicago Bulls 100-97 on Wednesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 18 points for the Blazers, who led Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 6:28 am
Darrell Scott, considered the nation’s top high school running back, invited a reporter to witness his private discussion about the programs seeking his services. Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2008 | 6:27 am
Earl Watson had 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, leading the Seattle SuperSonics to a 105-92 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 6:26 am
AP - Peja Stojakovic sank a 22-footer at the buzzer to give the New Orleans Hornets a 132-130 double-overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
Peja Stojakovic sank a 22-footer at the buzzer to give the New Orleans Hornets a 132-130 double-overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. The Hornets improved to 3-0... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2008 | 6:22 am
Jozy Altidore made his first start for the United States national team and scored a go-ahead goal late in the first half, but Jonny Magallon’s second goal of the game gave Mexico a 2-2 tie in an exhibition game Wednesday night. Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2008 | 6:19 am
Rick Tocchet spent nearly 3,000 minutes in the penalty box during a 17-year career as a hard-nosed N.H.L. forward. On Thursday, he will return from the toughest penalty of his career a two-year suspension imposed by the league for his involvement in a New Jersey betting ring. Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2008 | 6:19 am
In Shaquille O'Neal, the Suns added a leader, a low-post presence and a solid locker-room guy -- all things Shawn Marion wasn't, says SI.com's Jack McCallum.
AP - A video of New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez and Hall of Famer Juan Marichal at a cockfight was posted this week on YouTube. Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Feb 2008 | 5:36 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 | 7 Feb 2008 | 4:13 am
Shaun Wright-Phillips helped give Fabio Capello a winning start as England scored a 2-1 victory over Switzerland. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Feb 2008 | 11:39 pm
Elena Dementieva and Agnes Szavay overcame some stiff resistance Wednesday, prevailing over unseeded opponents to reach the Open Gaz de France quarterfinals.
In a bizarre scene befitting what has already been an unparalleled recruiting saga, Jeanette (Pa.) quarterback Terrelle Pryor held his scheduled news conference Wednesday to announce: "I will not make a commitment today."
Carl Fletcher and a Jason Koumas brace seal a comfortable 3-0 win for Wales over Norway at the Racecourse. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2008 | 9:54 pm
Shaun-Wright Phillips scores the winner as England beat Switzerland in Fabio Capello's first game as boss. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2008 | 9:52 pm
Robinho's second-half goal helps Brazil beat the Republic of Ireland in the friendly at Croke Park. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2008 | 9:51 pm
Russia could miss the rowing at this year's Olympics, after more of their athletes were found guilty of drug offences. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2008 | 8:05 pm
Andy Roddick has had nothing but success against Austria's top two players, and that should give the United States the edge in the first round of the Davis Cup.
AP - Washington went from worst to first in 2 1/2 months. Now the challenge facing the Capitals is staying there.
AP - The Miami Heat were losing night after night with Shaquille O'Neal on their roster. They hope they can reverse their fortunes without the big man.
AP - Gerald Henderson and Duke have big plans after snapping a skid against their biggest rival, and top-ranked Memphis is working on an impressive season, too.
AP - When Lofa Tatupu found out that the Seahawks hired hands-on defensive assistant Jim Mora as their coach for 2009, the Pro Bowl anchor of Seattle's defense was happy.
AP - The Phoenix Suns acquired Shaquille O'Neal in a stunning, blockbuster deal that sent four-time All-Star Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to the Miami Heat.
AFP - Marat Safin has been forced to withdraw from Russia's Davis Cup team to take on Serbia from Friday due to a leg injury, coach Vladimir Kamelzon said on Thursday.
AP - Brian McNamee and Roger Clemens both planned to be on Capitol Hill for a day of separate meetings and vastly different stories.
AP - Peja Stojakovic sank a 22-footer at the buzzer to give the New Orleans Hornets a 132-130 double-overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
AP - Duke's depth really took care of short-handed North Carolina, keeping the second-ranked Blue Devils alone atop the Atlantic Coast Conference.