AFP - Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has warned his team-mates they will miss out on next season's Champions League if they do not quickly shake off a costly habit of drawing matches they should win.
Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp says the Reds will never win the Premier League under Rafa Benitez. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Feb 2008 | 11:41 am
Andy Murray is playing in round one of the Open 13 in Marseilles, days after missing a Davis Cup tie through injury. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Feb 2008 | 11:28 am
Lewis Hamilton resumes testing his McLaren in Spain on Tuesday for the first time since suffering racist abuse at the hands of a Spanish crowd. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Feb 2008 | 11:02 am
Lawrence Tynes, who missed two field goals in the NFC title game before nailing the 47-yard winner in overtime to send the Giants into the Super Bowl, was rewarded yesterday for sticking with it, as the... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 10:48 am
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Former Knick star Latrell Sprewell's home is up for foreclosure and his yacht sold at auction to help pay off the $1.3 million he owes on the boat, according to court filings. Sprewell,... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 10:48 am
Damion James scored 12 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the second half, and No. 11 Texas held off No. 3 Kansas 72-69 last night in Austin, Texas. James missed most of the first half with foul trouble... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 10:48 am
Sri Lanka hammered India by eight wickets on Tuesday to revive their hopes in the rain-hit tri-series. Set a revised 154 to win from 21 overs, Sri Lanka reached the... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 10:43 am
Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure claims Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has said he would like to join him at the Nou Camp in the summer. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Feb 2008 | 10:07 am
The Los Angeles Lakers have become an even more dangerous team with Pau Gasol. Just ask Kobe Bryant. "Adding Pau to the mix," Bryant said, "we have something that has to be dealt... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 9:58 am
AP - Now this much is undeniable: Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee will be the focus of Wednesday's congressional hearing about the Mitchell Report. "I guess it's showtime, isn't it?" said Clemens' lead lawyer, Rusty Hardin.
AP - The Dallas Stars expect goals from all-time franchise scoring leader Mike Modano. They're also getting contributions from less celebrated sources like checking center Steve Ott in a scoring-by-committee approach.
AP - Shortly after Dr. Sonya Noor checked in on Richard Zednik in the intensive care unit a day after stitching his nearly severed carotid artery back together, the Florida Panthers' forward already had a question.
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas claims Manchester United has enquired about Karim Benzema and Hatem Ben Arfa. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Feb 2008 | 9:01 am
AP - Yes, there was contact. No one disputes that Villanova's Corey Stokes bumped Georgetown's Jonathan Wallace in the backcourt with the score tied and less than one second to play.
Yes, there was contact. No one disputes that Villanova's Corey Stokes bumped Georgetown's Jonathan Wallace in the backcourt with the score tied and less than one second to play. But... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:59 am
Florent Malouda insists Chelsea are still focused on regaining the Premier League title, despite gunning for glory on three fronts. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:51 am
Now this much is undeniable: Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee will be the focus of Wednesday's congressional hearing about the Mitchell Report. "I guess it's showtime, isn't it?" said... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:48 am
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese teen sensation Ryo Ishikawa was splashed across the back pages again on Tuesday after winning his first pay check at the weekend. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:40 am
Sven-Goran Eriksson feels Manchester City dealt a 'body blow' to Manchester United's title hopes with their derby win at Old Trafford. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:18 am
Arsene Wenger hailed a "very good weekend" after seeing Arsenal go five points clear at the Premier League summit with victory over Blackburn. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:10 am
Center will be sidelined for at least four weeks. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Lakers center Chris Mihm will undergo surgery... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
The sophomore point guard will not require surgery for the condition but must complete a core-strengthening program to alleviate the back spasms.
USC sophomore point guard Daniel Hackett was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back Monday night and will be sidelined indefinitely, according to a statement released by the school. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
They improve to 6-2 on their longest trip ever, and can set an NBA record if they win Wednesday's finale at Minnesota. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Closer and the club are still $2.5 million apart on contract terms for this season. Agent says he expects the pitcher to arrive at spring training Thursday.
The Angels and closer Francisco Rodriguez have made no progress in negotiations for a 2008 contract, and it seems almost certain the two sides will have to settle their dispute during a Feb. 21 arbitration hearing in St. Petersburg, Fla. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Lakers center Chris Mihm will undergo surgery on his right heel and sit out about four to six weeks. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Closer and the club are still $2.5 million apart on contract terms for this season. Agent says he expects the pitcher to arrive at spring training Thursday. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
The sophomore point guard will not require surgery for the condition but must complete a core-strengthening program to alleviate the back spasms. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
As Britain shifts position, U.S. Olympians learn they can say what they want -- in certain areas
A member of the U.S. Olympic team would face no official rebuke for wearing a T-shirt that said, "Free Tibet," while walking the streets of Beijing during the 2008 Summer Games. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
The boxer has stayed true to his roots while becoming the world middleweight champion.
Boxing was not the path chosen for their youngest son by Mike and Debbie Pavlik of Youngstown, Ohio. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Star pitcher will be the featured attraction at congressional hearing Wednesday, as his challenge of Mitchell Report findings on his own steroid use could throw validity of entire process in doubt.
WASHINGTON -- Barry Bonds will not appear before Congress on Wednesday. Roger Clemens will be the star baseball player under oath, and he has vowed to testify he never used steroids. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
When I put in an interview request Friday, I was told he might be tired, and now I understand why England's soccer coach didn't think Beckham was fit enough to join his lads last week for a game against Switzerland.
It's been 213 days since David Beckham arrived in Los Angeles, and knowing how busy he was with those eight games they had him playing last season, I elected not to bother the guy. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Dominican might have the inside track to take over at shortstop, which was left vacant with the trade of Cabrera to the Chicago White Sox.
BANI, Dominican Republic -- It's just minutes before the scheduled start of a crucial Dominican winter league baseball game and no one can find Erick Aybar. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Former major league pitcher John Rocker said Monday that baseball commissioner Bud Selig knew he failed a drug test in 2000 and that doctors for the "league" and the "players association" advised him how to effectively use steroids. Source: ESPN.com | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:58 am
the Eagles wrapped up the tough part of the Beanpot in the opening round. A week after beating perennial power Boston University in overtime to advance to the final, the Eagles led... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:57 am
England put in a dreadful performance as New Zealand easily claim a 10-wicket win for a 2-0 series lead. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:54 am
Elected last year as the president of the sport’s governing body in Europe, UEFA, Michel Platini has quickly brought a player’s sensibility and perspective to the world of European soccer. Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:51 am
Richard Zednik, who sustained a serious cut on his neck from a skate blade, benefited from “luck,” said one of the doctors who performed emergency surgery to repair Zednik’s common carotid artery. Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:49 am
Mike Modano’s power-play goal with 3 minutes 12 seconds remaining in the third period Monday night gave the Dallas Stars a 2-1 victory over the visiting Phoenix Coyotes. Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:47 am
Andre Miller scored 21 points Monday night to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to an 84-76 victory against the visiting Dallas Mavericks. Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:46 am
Jonathan Wallace, fouled in the backcourt by Corey Stokes with a tenth of a second remaining, made two free throws to give the No. 8 Hoyas a 55-53 victory Monday night over Villanova. Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:46 am
This week, there was no upset for the Scarlet Knights, just despair as another chance to beat their nemesis, the Lady Vols, was pulled away in the final seconds of a 59-58 defeat. Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:46 am
The Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar Series champion last year, Dario Franchitti is part of an influx of drivers from open-wheel racing into Nascar’s Sprint Cup this year. Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:44 am
Yankees Manager Joe Girardi has heard criticism about how he handled his young pitchers in Florida and said he will limit the innings of Joba Chamberlain, Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy. Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:43 am
European champion Timo Boll has pulled out of this month's world team table tennis championships, in a blow to Germany's hopes in the competition. The world number five,... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:41 am
Vince Carter takes a lot of shots, in every sense of the word - from his prodigious offensive performances to critics ripping his volume of shooting or his defensive prowess or his perceived lack of fire.... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:41 am
IF Pat Riley felt Shaquille O'Neal had something significant left to give a team in the next 21/2 seasons, wouldn't he have hoarded him for the Heat? My best guess is such a qualified person would have... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:41 am
Some members of Congress who are scheduled to ask probing questions of Roger Clemens on Wednesday got autographs and had pictures taken with him last week. Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:41 am
As much as Omar Minaya and his staff have lauded Mike Pelfrey during the off-season, there is no place for him in the Mets’ rotation. Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:40 am
Australian world champions Grant Hackett and Leisel Jones unveiled here Tuesday the new space-age swimwear they will compete in at the Beijing Olympics later this year. The... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:32 am
Asia's top golfers will be able to put money won at the US Open, British Open and the HSBC Champions tournaments towards this year's Order of Merit, officials said on Tuesday. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:13 am
With No. 11 Texas' potent scorers struggling, it pulled off something eye-opening, says Luke Winn. The Longhorns used their defense to top No. 3 Kansas 72-69.
AFP - Argentina's Diego Hartfield surprised second-seeded German Tommy Haas 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 Monday in the opening round of the ATP Delray Beach International Tennis Championships.
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that passengers at LaGuardia Airport Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2008 | 7:00 am
Bayern hosted Bremen in the Bundesliga's top-of-the-table clash this Sunday. Check out this and more in our European gallery! Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Feb 2008 | 6:55 am
Former Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni is the hot favourite to be named as Republic of Ireland boss on Wednesday. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Feb 2008 | 6:42 am
Andy Pettitte has asked to be excused from testifying on Wednesday to the House Oversight and Government Reford Committee, according to a congressional staff person, reports the New York Times.
Tillakaratne Dilshan hit 62 to lead Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket victory over India - their first win in the one-day CB Series. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Feb 2008 | 6:10 am
AP - Damion James scored 12 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the second half, and No. 11 Texas held off No. 3 Kansas 72-69 in yet another thrilling matchup in a rivalry that has quickly escalated into one of the best in the Big 12. Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Feb 2008 | 5:05 am
AP - Yao Ming had 25 points and seven rebounds as the Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 95-83 on Monday night for their seventh straight win.
Florida Panthers forward Richard Zednik required lifesaving surgery after severing his carotid artery, his agent told The Associated Press on Monday. Source: ESPN.com | 12 Feb 2008 | 3:33 am
Shaquille O'Neal has gone through his first practice with the Phoenix Suns. O'Neal said after Monday's workout that he was winded but otherwise felt fine. Source: ESPN.com | 12 Feb 2008 | 3:21 am
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush is scheduled to give a deposition on Feb. 25 in connection with the lawsuit filed against him by Lloyd Lake, Lake's attorney said. Source: ESPN.com | 12 Feb 2008 | 3:03 am
Kirk Radomski was a source, but he says he wasn't the only source of the steroids in baseball clubhouses. On the eve of his appearance at a congressional hearing, Radomski talks to ESPN.com's Mike Fish about baseball's steroids problem. Source: ESPN.com | 12 Feb 2008 | 2:57 am
AP - John Rocker claims he flunked a drug test ordered by Major League Baseball in 2000 and that he, Alex Rodriguez and other Texas Rangers were advised by management and union doctors following a spring training lecture on how to effectively use steroids.
The A's, who have already traded top pitcher Dan Haren and star outfielder Nick Swisher this winter, may still consider trading starting pitcher Joe Blanton, as well. The Dodgers, Red Sox, Reds and Yankees are believed to be among the teams that have talked to Oakland regarding Blanton, a solid right-hander.
Arsenal extended its lead at the Premier League summit to five points after beating Blackburn 2-0 at the Emirates. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Feb 2008 | 11:07 pm
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he is surprised that his side have a five-point cushion at the top of the Premier League table. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Feb 2008 | 11:05 pm
Petra Cetkovska of the Czech Republic upset third-seeded Emilie Loit of France 6-2, 7-6 (8-6) on Monday in the Cachantun Cup, marking the start of the WTA Tour's first event staged in Chile.
Jazz is having the best week ever. First Herbie Hancock wins a surprise Grammy, then Utah climbs into the No. 1 spot in Marty Burns' latest Power Rankings.
Claudio Ranieri has hailed the determination shown by his Juventus side in their fightback win against Udinese. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Feb 2008 | 8:22 pm
Fifa president Sepp Blatter says the 2010 World Cup in South Africa may be played on artificial pitches. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Feb 2008 | 6:47 pm
AFP - Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has warned his team-mates they will miss out on next season's Champions League if they do not quickly shake off a costly habit of drawing matches they should win.
AP - The Los Angeles Lakers have become an even more dangerous team with Pau Gasol. Just ask Kobe Bryant.
AP - Now this much is undeniable: Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee will be the focus of Wednesday's congressional hearing about the Mitchell Report. "I guess it's showtime, isn't it?" said Clemens' lead lawyer, Rusty Hardin.
AP - The Dallas Stars expect goals from all-time franchise scoring leader Mike Modano. They're also getting contributions from less celebrated sources like checking center Steve Ott in a scoring-by-committee approach.
AP - Shortly after Dr. Sonya Noor checked in on Richard Zednik in the intensive care unit a day after stitching his nearly severed carotid artery back together, the Florida Panthers' forward already had a question.
AP - Yes, there was contact. No one disputes that Villanova's Corey Stokes bumped Georgetown's Jonathan Wallace in the backcourt with the score tied and less than one second to play.
AFP - Argentina's Diego Hartfield surprised second-seeded German Tommy Haas 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 Monday in the opening round of the ATP Delray Beach International Tennis Championships.
AP - Yao Ming had 25 points and seven rebounds as the Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 95-83 on Monday night for their seventh straight win.
AP - John Rocker claims he flunked a drug test ordered by Major League Baseball in 2000 and that he, Alex Rodriguez and other Texas Rangers were advised by management and union doctors following a spring training lecture on how to effectively use steroids.