AP - Andy Pettitte had finished 55 1/2 minutes of apologies, explaining why he used human growth hormone and why he said what he did about Roger Clemens. Derek Jeter walked over, and the captain wrapped his arms around the visibly relieved Pettitte.
Yuvraj Singh and Mahendra Dhoni help India beat Sri Lanka in the one-day CB Series in Australia. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Feb 2008 | 11:41 am
Reuters - New York Yankees pitcher Andy
Pettitte apologized on Monday for using human growth hormone
and said he had not talked to his good friend Roger Clemens
since Congress held hearings last week on drug and steroid use
by baseball players.
Stand-in Manchester United skipper Wes Brown is in no doubt that his good form this season is down to the extra amount of games he has played. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Feb 2008 | 11:28 am
Ryan Giggs is expected to make his 100th Champions League appearance for Manchester United in their last-16 clash at Lyon on Wednesday. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Feb 2008 | 11:28 am
Australia captain Ricky Ponting will play in the Indian Premier League's Twenty20 league with the auction taking place on Wednesday. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Feb 2008 | 11:14 am
AFP - Liverpool tackle Italian giants Inter Milan in their Champions League second round clash on Tuesday desperately needing a victory to prevent their season falling apart.
Detroit Red Wings forward Aaron Downey felt he had to deliver a little on-ice justice. That's why he went after Ian Laperriere twice in Detroit's 4-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 10:02 am
Detroit Red Wings forward Aaron Downey felt he had to deliver a little on-ice justice. That's why he went after Ian Laperriere twice in Detroit's 4-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 9:44 am
France will field an inexperienced half-back pairing of Morgan Parra and Francois Trinh-Duc for Saturday's Six Nations showdown with England. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Feb 2008 | 9:13 am
Michael Essien is determined to help Chelsea to more trophies this season after missing out on winning the African Nations Cup with Ghana. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Feb 2008 | 9:02 am
Coach Brian Ashton is likely to recall skipper Phil Vickery and fellow prop Andrew Sheridan when he names his team to face France. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:45 am
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez reiterates his commitment to the club amid further speculation about his future. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:13 am
Fernando Torres believes Liverpool have progressed this season - and does not think Rafael Benitez's rotation policy has become a problem. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:04 am
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists the Reds' shock FA Cup exit to Barnsley has not affected the confidence of the squad. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:04 am
A listless L.A. draws a blank, 4-0, its fifth shutout of the season as well as its sixth loss in a row to Phoenix in 2007-08. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Legendary car owner comes to California with momentum after filling the void in his resume with his first victory at the speedway after three decades of trying.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Roger Penske can be a patient man which, as a billionaire, is something he also can afford. Now, it's paying off. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
They could face off in this week's Accenture Match Play Championship in Tucson, if both reach the final. But the odds are long. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Lakers fans will have their hearts in their throats, their fingers crossed and their eyes on Kobe Bryant's mangled right pinkie tonight when Phil Jackson's banged-up crew opens its two-month stretch run to the playoffs. . . . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Pettitte apologizes in news conference for using HGH. Gagne also expresses regrets, but makes no admissions.
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Another day, another act of contrition from baseball players mentioned in the Mitchell Report. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Matthews will shift to corner outfield spots and Rivera will work out at first base in bid for more at-bats.
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Gary Matthews Jr. isn't the only Angels player on the move this spring. The signing of center fielder Torii Hunter to a five-year, $90-million contract has sparked a chain reaction that could affect as many as six other players. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
He's unsure about Dodgers' commitment to him after Andruw Jones is signed to be center fielder. He strongly hints at his willingness to waive no-trade clause, but Ned Colletti calls him 'a strong asse... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
He joins non-contact drills but sets no date for his return from a ruptured left Achilles tendon.
Injured Clippers forward Elton Brand on Monday inched closer to his return to the court by participating in non-contact drills and afterward said he definitely plans on playing this season. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
He's unsure about Dodgers' commitment to him after Andruw Jones is signed to be center fielder. He strongly hints at his willingness to waive no-trade clause, but Ned Colletti calls him 'a strong asset.'
VERO BEACH, Fla. -- A little more than a year ago, Juan Pierre signed a five-year, $44-million contract to play center field for the Dodgers. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
The Lakers, 35-17 and third in West at break, are better than anyone expected, and they have Gasol for stretch run. But much will depend on how well Bryant plays with injury.
The Lakers reassembled Monday afternoon, their nine-game trip and the All-Star break behind them, but a 30-game journey looming in the future. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
He joins non-contact drills but sets no date for his return from a ruptured left Achilles tendon. Injured Clippers forward... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
They could face off in this week's Accenture Match Play Championship in Tucson, if both reach the final. But the odds are long.
TUCSON -- There's a chance of a showdown between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson here at the Accenture Match Play Championship, but the odds say it's not going to happen, basically because it has never happened before. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Matthews will shift to corner outfield spots and Rivera will work out at first base in bid for more at-bats. TEMPE, Ariz.... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
The Lakers, 35-17 and third in West at break, are better than anyone expected, and they have Gasol for stretch run. But much will depend on how well Bryant plays with injury. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Trojans had a chance to beat UCLA despite their lack of depth and off nights by Mayo and Jefferson, until things went from bad to worse.
Footage of the last 6 1/2 minutes of Sunday's crosstown rivalry game probably wouldn't be considered Oscar-worthy short-film material by anyone in USC's renowned School of Cinematic Arts, even though it managed to intertwine elements of drama, comedy and horror. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Waves will introduce 62-year-old Asbury as its coach at a 1 p.m. news conference Tuesday. Pepperdine will introduce Tom... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Legendary car owner comes to California with momentum after filling the void in his resume with his first victory at the speedway after three decades of trying. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Lakers fans will have their hearts in their throats, their fingers crossed and their eyes on Kobe Bryant's mangled right pinkie tonight when Phil Jackson's banged-up crew opens its two-month stretch... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Chinese officials will run all the sports at the Beijing Olympics, even those such as cycling and equestrian events which are relatively unknown here, organising committee officials said... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 7:54 am
The English Premier League’s plan for its 20 teams to play an extra league game outside England, a scheme that could be dubbed Plan 39 from Outer Space, gained a grain of support Monday. Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 7:39 am
Roy Hibbert had 18 points, Jonathan Wallace added 14 and No. 12 Georgetown won at Providence, 68-58, on Monday. Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 7:39 am
Over the years, confrontations with drivers have done nothing but reinforce Kurt Busch’s bad-boy reputation. But Ryan Newman had Busch to thank for his Daytona 500 victory on Sunday. Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 7:39 am
Real Madrid tumbled to defeat on Saturday, allowing Barcelona to close the gap in the La Liga race. Check out our European gallery! Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Feb 2008 | 7:38 am
The class of Kumar Sangakkara once again revived Sri Lanka after a dismal start with the bat in their crucial tri-series clash with India here Tuesday. The Sri Lankan cause... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 7:35 am
Mr. Roberts was a prominent arbitrator best known for his ruling that major league baseball owners had improperly colluded to prevent free-agent players from obtaining richer contracts. Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 7:30 am
The Italian tennis player Giorgio Galimberti was suspended for 100 days and fined $35,000 Monday for betting on matches. Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 7:29 am
The possible inclusion of Keith Van Horn in a deal that would send Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks means Van Horn, a former Net, would have to come out of retirement. Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 7:28 am
David Beckham and the Galaxy have arrived in Hawaii for the inaugural Pan-Pacific Championship tournament. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Feb 2008 | 7:27 am
New Zealand Olympic officials agreed Tuesday to lift a controversial gagging order following political pressure to let athletes comment on conditions in China during the Beijing Games. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 7:20 am
Winning Colors, the 1988 Kentucky Derby winner has died at 23, according to Gainesway thoroughbred farm in Lexington, Ky. Gainesway VP Charlie Aker says Winning Colors was euthanized Sunday after a bout... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 7:18 am
Juan Jose Haedo of Argentina emerged from a big sprinting pack to claim Stage 1 of the Amgen Tour of California by more than two bikes lengths Monday. Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 7:04 am
Will Ferrell, as Jackie Moon, is selling Bud Light and Old Spice in TV commercials promoting “Semi-Pro,” the story of a fictional A.B.A. basketball team, the Flint Tropics. Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 7:02 am
Torii Hunter brings a huge contract to Angels camp. How he will fit in is just one of 10 storylines to watch during spring training, says SI.com's John Donovan.
Brian Cashman said that terms of Andy Pettitte’s contract were agreed to 10 days before the contract was announced, up to a week before Pettitte said he learned about the report. Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 6:51 am
Eric Gagné, who was accused in the Mitchell report of purchasing human growth hormone in 2004, tackled the issue Monday the way a pitcher nibbles at the corners of the plate. Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Feb 2008 | 6:48 am
An errant shot to the mask took Evgeni Nabokov off his game, and the New York Islanders took full advantage. Radek Martinek damaged Nabokov's mask and sent the San Jose goalie to the... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 6:34 am
Radim Vrbata scored a goal, assisted on two others and the Phoenix Coyotes defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-0 on Monday night for Wayne Gretzky's 100th victory as coach. Phoenix won... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 6:26 am
Radim Vrbata scored a goal, assisted on two others and the Phoenix Coyotes defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-0 on Monday night for Wayne Gretzky's 100th victory as coach. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 6:01 am
Eric Gagne, identified as a user of illegal drugs in the Mitchell report, apologized Monday to his new Milwaukee Brewers teammates for "a distraction that shouldn't be taking place." Source: ESPN.com | 19 Feb 2008 | 5:49 am
Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling said he's following the team's advice to work his shoulder back into shape, rather than have surgery, because he has "no choice." Source: ESPN.com | 19 Feb 2008 | 5:49 am
Patrick Mills scored 18 points, Todd Golden added 15 and 10 assists, and No. 23 Saint Mary's hit 17 3-pointers in a 100-64 win over Pepperdine on Monday night. The Gaels (23-3, 10-1)... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Feb 2008 | 5:17 am
Andy Pettitte has not spoken to Roger Clemens since giving a sworn statement which implicated his good friend in the use of HGH. Source: ESPN.com | 19 Feb 2008 | 4:42 am
Indiana forward D.J. White has a sprained left knee and it is uncertain if he can play against Purdue in a key Big Ten game Tuesday night. Source: ESPN.com | 19 Feb 2008 | 4:35 am
AP - Scott Hoch made it back-to-back wins on the Champions Tour on Sunday. Hoch made an 8-foot birdie putt on the last hole of regulation to get in a four-way playoff, then made another 8-footer on the first playoff hole to win The ACE Group Classic. Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Feb 2008 | 11:51 pm
Liverpool's Rafa Benitez badly needs another of his famous comebacks or he could be looking for another job. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Feb 2008 | 9:28 pm
Legendary AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini just celebrated yet another massive milestone for the Rossoneri. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Feb 2008 | 9:21 pm
Shahar Peer became the first Israeli to compete in a WTA Tour event in the Gulf Arab region Monday, defeating Slovakia's Andreja Klepac 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the second round in the Qatar Open.
Stewart Mandel breaks out his latest projection for the bracket of 65, and the top two teams from 2007 are noticeably absent from the tournament field.
Roger Federer won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award for a fourth straight time Monday, and Justine Henin won the women's award for the first time.
AP - Andy Pettitte had finished 55 1/2 minutes of apologies, explaining why he used human growth hormone and why he said what he did about Roger Clemens. Derek Jeter walked over, and the captain wrapped his arms around the visibly relieved Pettitte.
Reuters - New York Yankees pitcher Andy
Pettitte apologized on Monday for using human growth hormone
and said he had not talked to his good friend Roger Clemens
since Congress held hearings last week on drug and steroid use
by baseball players.
AFP - Liverpool tackle Italian giants Inter Milan in their Champions League second round clash on Tuesday desperately needing a victory to prevent their season falling apart.
AP - Nearly three weeks ago, Texas walked off the court a dejected and submissive team after getting blown out by rival Texas A&M.
AP - Detroit Red Wings forward Aaron Downey felt he had to deliver a little on-ice justice.
AFP - Fifth-seeded South Korean Lee Hyung-Taik withdrew from the 436,000-dollar ATP indoor tennis tournament here Monday with a back injury.
AP - The Chicago Bears released former Pro Bowl wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad on Monday, cutting the veteran after three seasons.
Reuters - The NBA All-Star weekend has taken on
the look of a class reunion in recent years with the top picks
of the 2003 draft hogging centre stage.