The Football Supporters' Federation fear Sepp Blatter's opposition to Premier League games abroad will not stop the proposal from going ahead. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Feb 2008 | 12:29 pm
Adam Gilchrist hits a century on his final appearance at the WACA to help Australia beat Sri Lanka by 63 runs in the CB one-day series. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Feb 2008 | 12:15 pm
Former England coach Steve McClaren is willing to work in England's lower leagues or even overseas. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Feb 2008 | 12:15 pm
AP - A typo in court papers regarding Barry Bonds filed late Thursday by federal prosecutors touched off a brief tempest over the mistaken belief that he failed a drug test in November 2001, one month after breaking the home run record.
Clarence Seedorf believes AC Milan team-mate Ronaldo may not return to playing football after a serious injury this week. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Feb 2008 | 11:37 am
Ex-Football Association chief executive David Davies says the Premier League's proposal to play games abroad is "unlikely to survive". Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Feb 2008 | 11:15 am
Ex-world marathon record holder Paul Tergat says he is not fit enough to run in April's London Marathon and will focus on the Olympics. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Feb 2008 | 10:42 am
Milan striker Ronaldo's knee operation 'went well,' and he will be sidelined for nine months, according to French media. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Feb 2008 | 10:35 am
England beat New Zealand by six wickets in the third one-day cricket international here Friday. New Zealand, sent into bat first, made 234 for nine in their 50 overs. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 10:29 am
BURNS: Premiership games in America? If U.S. Soccer wants to do the right thing it should say, "No thanks." Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Feb 2008 | 10:23 am
Zach Randolph and Eddy Curry were supposed to be the Knicks’ hulking saviors, and their best candidates to make the All-Star Game. Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 10:06 am
England captain Paul Collingwood praises his side's all-round improvement in their six-wicket win over New Zealand in Auckland. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Feb 2008 | 10:04 am
After two Arizona State starters had fouled out, James Harden knew it was up to him to carry the Sun Devils. The freshman guard scored 23 points, including eight in overtime, as the... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 10:03 am
INAWASHIRO, Japan - Canadians Matthew Hayward and Sarah Burke took top honours Friday in a World Cup freestyle skiing halfpipe event. Burke scored 40.6 points after five runs to edge... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 9:41 am
If the Carolina Hurricanes are going to make a playoff run, they're going to have to do it without their captain and leading scorer. Already playing without three defenseman, the... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 9:40 am
BEIJING (Reuters) - Britain's climb-down last weekend looks to have ended attempts to gag athletes at the Beijing Olympics but there is growing resentment among top Olympians about pressure Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 9:37 am
The Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks were the last NBA teams to play before the All-Star break. When the season resumes next week, the Suns will be a much different team, and the... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 9:36 am
Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes Cristiano Ronaldo is the equal of any of the legends who have graced the club's history. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Feb 2008 | 9:23 am
Mr. Modell joined Modell’s Sporting Goods, a 118-year-old family-owned business, at the end of World War II and became chairman in 1985. Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 9:16 am
The wind rattled through the eucalyptus trees at Riviera, the temperatures were starting to fall, and K.J. Choi rarely looked so comfortable. It helped that he was only on the practice... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 9:13 am
AP - The wind rattled through the eucalyptus trees at Riviera, the temperatures were starting to fall, and K.J. Choi rarely looked so comfortable. It helped that he was only on the practice range, having finished a bogey-free round in the Northern Trust Open that left him atop the leaderboard.
Hendrick vs. Gibbs. Jimmie, Jeff and Junior vs. Tony, Denny and Kyle. Hendrick Motorsports' top two drivers hold a combined six Cup series championships _ and the other guy just happens Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 9:12 am
Frank Lampard believes his six-week injury lay-off could be beneficial as Chelsea welcome back a number of players ahead of a crucial run. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:57 am
Captain Paul Collingwood steers England to their first victory in the one-day series against New Zealand with a six-wicket win in Auckland. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:53 am
Belgian international Gaby Mudingayi admits he is flattered to be linked with a move to the Premier League - but is happy at Lazio. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:52 am
IF you haven't already heard, New York has been made to comply with new regulations governing blackfish. Following a winter meeting by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, New York's DEC has... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:21 am
The trade to return Jason Kidd to the Mavericks remained in limbo Thursday, with no clear indication that Mavericks forward Devean George is planning to rescind his right to block the deal. Source: ESPN.com | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:15 am
The day before the Mitchell report was released, Brian McNamee lied to investigators for Roger Clemens when he said federal authorities had additional evidence about Roger Clemens’s drug use. Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:15 am
Andy Pettitte’s entanglement with Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee, may well get in the way of him being able to do his job properly. Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:14 am
Without Barry Bonds’ hulking presence, the new face of the Giants is youthful and cherubic, belonging to pitchers like Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum. Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:13 am
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s victory in the first qualifying race at Daytona established him as the leading contender going into the Daytona 500. Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:12 am
Korean native K. J. Choi, the man known as the Tank, who cleared his way to the clubhouse lead in the first round of the Northern Trust Open. Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:12 am
A typographical error in court papers regarding Barry Bonds touched off a brief tempest over the mistaken belief that he failed a drug test one month after breaking the single-season home run record. Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:11 am
It's a new season for NASCAR, with a new title sponsor, a new full-time car and big-time drivers on new teams. But one thing appears to be exactly the same. The cars and drivers at Hendrick Motor Sports... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:08 am
When Lou Lamoriello makes the deal his team awaits, he'll likely weigh more than just position, skill and salary. He'll have to gauge incoming temperament for the squad Brent Sutter wants. "I like a team... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:08 am
The success of the Blazers has hurt Zach Randolph's trade value, but there are rumblings the Nuggets and the Knicks have discussed a multi-player trade involving the disgruntled power forward. Nuggets... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:08 am
NEW ORLEANS - De vean George's stoppage of the Mavericks-Nets deal featuring Jason Kidd and Devin Harris, regardless of whether it's fleeting or fixed, provoked inescapable, interrelated problems for the... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:08 am
Marcus Stout scored 22 points and made two clinching free throws with 8.7 seconds left to help Fordham beat Massachusetts 76-72 last night in Amherst, Mass. Bryant Dunston added 15 points and 12 rebounds,... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:08 am
A day after meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in Washington, Sen. Arlen Specter said he will continue his investigation into the Patriots' Spygate case. Specter said he remains troubled by a... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:08 am
TORONTO - After a seven-game winless slide damaged their playoff hopes, the Islanders are once again counting on a late-season run to get back to the postseason. "We saw the improbable last year when... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:08 am
NEW ORLEANS - Contrary to reports, the Knicks will have one representative in the Big Easy during All-Star weekend - owner James Dolan. The Post has learned Dolan is on a panel this morning for the NBA... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:08 am
FOR the first time in two years Emanuel Steward will have a different vantage point for a Jermain Taylor fight. Instead of being in the boxer's corner, he'll be at ringside broadcasting for HBO pay-per-view.... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:08 am
With a no-bogey 65, Choi takes a one-shot lead over Na. Scores go up in afternoon winds.
K.J. Choi of South Korea was thrilled beyond sometimes-translated words last year when he won Jack Nicklaus' tournament at Memorial and Tiger Woods' event at the AT&T National. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Its field-goal percentage defensive average is 42.1%, which puts the Bruins 102nd in the country. That is unacceptable to a team that prides itself on playing fearsome man-to-man defense.
Josh Shipp said it was hard to hear. Darren Collison said it was embarrassing. Alfred Aboya said it was worth hanging his head over. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
The hole provide players with many options, and a birdie possibility can quickly turn into a bogey, or worse.
The 10th green sits enticingly 315 yards from a slightly elevated tee at Riviera Country Club. Sure, it's heavily guarded by four deep bunkers. And it's a sliver of a putting surface not quite as wide as a mat at your local driving range. But that doesn't keep most players these days from pulling out a driver and going for it off the tee. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Freshman suffered strained groin in practice Wednesday and didn't practice Thursday.
For a player who couldn't practice because of a strained left groin, O.J. Mayo showed plenty of explosiveness Thursday night when he sprinted past a group of reporters toward the locker room. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
While the nationally televised testimony of Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee made for great theater Wednesday, far more compelling and equally entertaining are the witness depositions that can be found online. . . . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Obtained in a trade this month with the Memphis Grizzlies, he has averaged 20.5 points and 8.3 rebounds in six games. Now he just needs to find a place to live in L.A.
After 15 days on the road, the Lakers are happy to be home. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
He shoots a 69 at Riviera in one of his increasingly fewer events.
John Daly is sick. He is coughing. He is unshaven. He is wearing a windbreaker the size of a spinnaker. He smoked only four cigarettes while he played his opening round Thursday at Riviera Country Club. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Right-hander still isn't sure if he will be ready by opening day.
VERO BEACH, Fla. -- The news from Jason Schmidt , again, was that there was no news. At least not any definitive news. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
His right pinkie was injured on Feb. 5 and aggravated during Wednesday's victory in Minneapolis. Surgery would put him out of the lineup for six weeks, so he'll try to play through it.
Kobe Bryant has a torn ligament in his right pinkie but has decided not to have surgery that would sideline him for six weeks, the Lakers said Thursday. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Republicans at House hearing support star pitcher while Democrats side with former trainer. Implications go far beyond rhetoric, with talk of a pardon raised.
Usually in this country, baseball partisans are paying customers who shell out for peanuts and hot dogs, move the turnstile, crack open the Cracker Jack and root, root, root for the home team. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez intends to take a major step towards landing silverware this week, starting with the FA Cup visit of Barnsley. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 15 Feb 2008 | 7:59 am
Kelli Kuehne posted a bogey-free round of five-under 67 to take the lead after the first round of the LPGA SBS Open on Thursday. Kuehne has a one shot lead over Jacqueline... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2008 | 7:53 am
Former world number one Monica Seles announces that she is retiring after nearly five years away from tennis. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Feb 2008 | 7:37 am
Federal prosecutors said the reference in a court filing to Barry Bonds testing positive for steroids in November 2001 is a typo. Source: ESPN.com | 15 Feb 2008 | 7:28 am
Sen. Arlen Specter listened to Roger Goodell's explanations for the league's actions regarding Spygate, but didn't hear satisfactory answers and will continue his investigation, writes ESPN.com's Mike Fish. Source: ESPN.com | 15 Feb 2008 | 7:26 am
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is 2-for-2 in his Hendrick Motorsports debut, winning one of Thursday's qualifying races and establishing himself as the favorite to win the Daytona 500. Source: ESPN.com | 15 Feb 2008 | 7:13 am
Former England boss Steve McClaren is willing to take a job overseas or in the Football League to get back into management. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Feb 2008 | 6:35 am
AP - Steve Nash had 24 points and 13 assists and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the final quarter to beat the weary and short-handed Dallas Mavericks 109-97 on Friday night.
Northern Illinois officials canceled all of this weekend's athletics events after Thursday's deadly shooting rampage at the DeKalb campus. Source: ESPN.com | 15 Feb 2008 | 5:54 am
Kelvin Sampson is in trouble. So is Roger Clemens. The NFL commish was called to D.C. Phil Taylor says truth has been hard to come by in sports this week.
Top-seeded James Blake beat Paul Capdeville of Chile 6-1, 6-4 Thursday to become the sixth American to reach the quarterfinals of the Delray Beach International.
Top-seeded Flavia Pennetta of Italy defeated Mathilde Johansson of France 6-4, 6-0 to move into the quarterfinals of the inaugural Cachantun Cup on Thursday.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is 2-for-2 in his Hendrick Motorsports debut, winning one of Thursday's qualifying races and establishing himself as the favorite to win the Daytona 500.
Monica Seles officially retired from tennis Thursday, five years after she played the last match of a career that included nine Grand Slam singles titles and was interrupted at its height when she was stabbed in the back during a match.
UEFA Cup Roundup: Tottenham, Fiorentina and Hamburg took big steps towards the last 16 with away victories. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Feb 2008 | 10:45 pm
Top-ranked Justine Henin rallied from a set and a break down to beat Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova 6-7 (4-7), 6-3, 6-1 and reach the quarterfinals of the Diamond Games on Thursday.
AP - A typo in court papers regarding Barry Bonds filed late Thursday by federal prosecutors touched off a brief tempest over the mistaken belief that he failed a drug test in November 2001, one month after breaking the home run record.
AFP - Plans to stage English Premier League (EPL) games overseas are not a good idea, according to Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez.
AP - After two Arizona State starters had fouled out, James Harden knew it was up to him to carry the Sun Devils.
AP - If the Carolina Hurricanes are going to make a playoff run, they're going to have to do it without their captain and leading scorer.
AP - The Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks were the last NBA teams to play before the All-Star break.
AP - Leaving the Miami Dolphins' training complex at the end of this past season, Zach Thomas stopped to grab a souvenir.
AP - The wind rattled through the eucalyptus trees at Riviera, the temperatures were starting to fall, and K.J. Choi rarely looked so comfortable. It helped that he was only on the practice range, having finished a bogey-free round in the Northern Trust Open that left him atop the leaderboard.
AP - Hendrick vs. Gibbs. Jimmie, Jeff and Junior vs. Tony, Denny and Kyle.
AP - In the Roger Clemens primary, the Republicans nominated the Rocket. The Democrats went with the other guy.