Former Tottenham captain Gary Mabbutt calls on the world of football to come to the aid of Paul Gascoigne. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Feb 2008 | 11:53 am
Morne Morkel grabs a maiden five-wicket haul but South Africa's first Test in Bangladesh remains in the balance. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Feb 2008 | 11:40 am
Arsenal's managing director Keith Edelman feels Arsene Wenger will stay in charge at the Emirates Stadium until at least 2016. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Feb 2008 | 11:38 am
AP - The Cleveland Cavaliers gave LeBron James the help he wants maybe enough to compete for the ring he craves. The Cavaliers took part in the biggest trade of deadline day, landing center Ben Wallace and swingman Wally Szczerbiak on Thursday in a three-team deal with Chicago and Seattle.
Australia book their place in the CB Series finals after beating Sri Lanka by 24 runs in a low-scoring encounter. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Feb 2008 | 11:19 am
AP - UCLA got a win and some rest. The sixth-ranked Bruins dominated Oregon State from the start Thursday night and beat the Beavers 84-49 in a game where coach Ben Howland was able to go to his bench early.
Chelsea have admitted they face an uphill task to break even in two years' time - but are refusing to revise their "ambitious" target. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Feb 2008 | 10:25 am
Dirk Kuyt admits everyone at Anfield is 'under pressure' as Liverpool have failed to live up to the great expectations of them this season. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Feb 2008 | 10:09 am
AP - Michelle Wie was in a fist-shaking frenzy. She was even about to unleash a celebratory right uppercut but reeled it back in at the last second when her 10-foot par putt on her final hole Thursday lipped out.
AP - Chris Simon returned to Long Island after a long absence. Hope, however, had returned some time ago to the New York Islanders. Rick DiPietro stopped 32 shots to help the Islanders win their sixth straight with a 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.
Newcastle chairman Chris Mort has dismissed reports that owner Mike Ashley is ready to listen to takeover offers as "rubbish". Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Feb 2008 | 9:27 am
Ryan Giggs returns to domestic duty with Manchester United on Saturday, buoyant after their late, late show in the Champions League. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Feb 2008 | 9:24 am
Sir Alex Ferguson has accused some players of "living in the pockets of their agents" after Wes Brown rejected Manchester United's final offer. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Feb 2008 | 9:24 am
Wang Che is one of two American table tennis players to automatically qualify for the Olympics this summer in Beijing despite having no coach. Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2008 | 9:20 am
Wales assistant coach Shaun Edwards says it could be time for the Six Nations to adopt bonus points. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Feb 2008 | 9:17 am
AP - Jonathan Byrd has played only 27 holes in his two rounds at the Accenture Match Play Championship. Defending champion Henrik Stenson played almost that many in one day.
Bolton Wanderers make an official complaint to Uefa about the treatment of their supporters by Spanish police. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Feb 2008 | 8:48 am
AFP - Top seed Andy Roddick blasted seven aces to beat Kei Nishikori 6-2, 6-4 in the second round of the ATP SAP Open, avenging Nishikori's stunning win over American James Blake last weekend.
Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson hits out at football agents after getting no closer to a contract extension with Wes Brown. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Feb 2008 | 8:07 am
The starting line for the sled-dog race is being moved to an Alaska town 30 miles north because climate change has left the previous spot without enough snow. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Both began the season as among the top pro prospects but have since been overshadowed by other freshmen and even teammates. They could benefit from more time with their coaches.
There are 12 minutes left in the first half, and I'm still waiting for this city's great NBA prospect to score his first point. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
He says there's a plan in place and it will be taken into account when negotiating with Vladimir Guerrero and others. He says he thinks increase in ticket prices was fair.
Francisco Rodriguez's arbitration hearing and the Angels' attempts to secure the closer to a long-term deal weren't the only topics of discussion during a 40-minute interview with Angels owner Arte Moreno on Thursday. He addressed a number of issues, including a possible extension for Vladimir Guerrero , an increase in ticket prices, the team's failed attempt to acquire Miguel Cabrera and the Mitchell Report. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
The Gasol deal is the final move for the Lakers, and Cassell stays with the Clippers. Cavaliers deal for Ben Wallace and Wally Szczerbiak. ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Appleby closes out the world's second-ranked player on the 17th hole. Woods advances easily to third-round matchup against Baddeley.
MARANA, Ariz. -- There is still plenty of sand, lots of cactus and no shortage of scrub brush here in the desert, but there isn't any Phil Mickelson. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Westbrook scores 17 points, and Collison has 14 and nine assists as Bruins shoot 55.2% from the field in defeating Beavers.
Oregon State is not accidentally in last place in the Pacific 10 Conference, so it's hard to know what sixth-ranked UCLA should appreciate from its 84-49 win over the Beavers Thursday night at Pauley Pavilion. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
With LaRoche pushing for the starting position at third base, he could end up doing a lot more pinch-hitting. But third is apparently his job to lose.
VERO BEACH, Fla. -- Because of experience, Manager Joe Torre theorized, Nomar Garciaparra probably would be a better pinch-hitter than his younger teammates. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
Coach expects great teams to have at least that record, but he remains cautious while awaiting Bynum's return.
Mention the phrase "40 before 20" to Phil Jackson , and you can almost sense his mind flashing back to greatness. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
As the Angels await the outcome of today's arbitration hearing, the frustrated owner says he remains open to signing their star closer to an extension.
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Owner Arte Moreno is frustrated by the Angels' inability to secure Francisco Rodriguez to a long-term contract, but despite the closer's saying this would "probably" be his last year in Anaheim, Moreno hasn't given up on an extension. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Feb 2008 | 8:00 am
CC Final Preview: Tottenham are decided underdogs for the Carling Cup Final clash against Chelsea on Sunday. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Feb 2008 | 7:59 am
Dominique Rollin of Canada won the nearly seven-hour fourth stage, and Levi Leipheimer of Santa Rosa retained his race lead Thursday in the Tour of California. Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2008 | 7:58 am
After undergoing surgery to mend his sliced carotid artery, Richard Zednik wanted to play as soon as possible, but he may have to wait until next season. Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2008 | 7:58 am
The N.C.A.A. is requiring officials to enforce the coaching box to limit the movement of overzealous assistant coaches in an attempt to ensure bench decorum. Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2008 | 7:57 am
With only two of the top eight seeds remaining, the dream matchup of a No. 1 versus No. 2, Tiger Woods versus Mickelson in the finals remains a dream. Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2008 | 7:56 am
The Islanders are surging toward a possible playoff berth, and they needed skill, not Simon’s brawn, to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning, 1-0. Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2008 | 7:50 am
The temptation to turn a video debacle like the Knicks’ 124-84 loss to Philadelphia on Wednesday night into something tolerable must have been immense. Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2008 | 7:48 am
LeBron James got the help he needed, and the N.B.A. squeezed in one more blockbuster deal, as the league’s annual trading deadline passed Thursday afternoon. Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2008 | 7:46 am
Manu Ginóbili hit a jumper from the top of the key with 6.2 seconds left for the last of his 44 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to their fourth straight win. Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2008 | 7:44 am
Candace Parker, the Tennessee All-America forward who made dunking in women’s basketball almost commonplace, ended all the speculation. Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2008 | 7:43 am
Sources have told ESPN.com that the Hornets, Rockets and Grizzlies were in final discussions on a multi-player deal that would send Mike James and Bonzi Wells to New Orleans, with Bobby Jackson, Adam Haluska and a second-round draft pick going to Houston. Source: ESPN.com | 22 Feb 2008 | 6:01 am
Boston slugger Manny Ramirez wants to finish his career with the Red Sox but doesn't plan to ask the club to pick up his option for 2009. Source: ESPN.com | 22 Feb 2008 | 5:58 am
Kelvin Sampson's fate as Indiana men's basketball coach remained unsettled Thursday as a university official dismissed a report claiming Sampson has been fired. Source: ESPN.com | 22 Feb 2008 | 5:57 am
Ryan Howard won his salary arbitration case against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday when he was award $10 million, the highest figure awarded a victorious player. Source: ESPN.com | 22 Feb 2008 | 5:56 am
The New England Patriots did not place their franchise tag on wide receiver Randy Moss on Thursday, technically leaving Moss open to free agency on Feb. 29. Source: ESPN.com | 22 Feb 2008 | 5:56 am
Detroit Tigers slugger Gary Sheffield called his former agent a "bad person" and said Scott Boras is trying to get money he doesn't deserve. Source: ESPN.com | 22 Feb 2008 | 5:54 am
Reuters - The Cleveland Browns have agreed terms on
a three-season contract extension with running back Jamal
Lewis, the club announced on Thursday. Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Feb 2008 | 4:26 am
The bench area at college basketball games had become a maelstrom, with coaches ranting along the sidelines, assistant coaches jumping up and down exhorting players, and officiating crews engaging in heated... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 2:37 am
The Cleveland Cavaliers gave LeBron James the help he wants _ maybe enough to compete for the ring he craves. The Cavaliers took part in the biggest trade of deadline day, landing ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 1:38 am
MARANA, Ariz. After two rounds of the Accenture Match Play Championship, the fundamental truths about match play in golf remain intact. A golfer can play very well and lose ask Phil Mickelson, whose... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 1:36 am
The Florida Marlins finally have an agreement for the baseball-only ballpark they have coveted for nearly a decade. Still, their long fight for a new home is far from over. After... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 1:30 am
Simon Gagne's season was ended because of a concussion. Unlike former Flyers like Eric Lindros and Keith Primeau, his career isn't going to end because of the lingering symptoms. Gagne Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 1:29 am
LONDON (Reuters) - A Chinese official said on Thursday he was surprised by Oscar-winning film director Steven Spielberg's withdrawal as artistic adviser to the 2008 Beijing Olympics because Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 12:58 am
Slugger Barry Bonds has submitted court papers complaining his chances for a fair trial could be hurt by typographical errors in a government filing wrongly accusing him of flunking a... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 12:57 am
UNIONDALE, N.Y. Islanders fans did not shower Chris Simon with love when he took his first shift in more than two months on Thursday night. A thin round of applause was peppered with catcalls, and he... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 12:37 am
MARANA, Ariz. After two rounds of the Accenture Match Play Championship, the fundamental truths about match play in golf remain intact. A golfer can play very well and lose ask Phil Mickelson, whose... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 12:37 am
INDIANAPOLIS The Giants are closing in on a multiyear contract for Tom Coughlin, who deftly recast himself as a willing ally of his players and steered the team to a surprising Super Bowl victory. This... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 12:37 am
Tony Parker will return to the San Antonio Spurs' lineup Thursday night, his first game in about three weeks. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Parker, out since Jan. 30 with a left ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 12:30 am
MIAMI (Reuters) - The Cleveland Browns have agreed terms on a three-season contract extension with running back Jamal Lewis, the club announced on Thursday. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 12:29 am
MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - Tiger Woods stayed on course for an eighth title in nine starts worldwide in Thursday's second round at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship as second seed... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 12:27 am
Indiana could have a new head coach when the 15th-ranked Hoosiers travel to Northwestern on Saturday. School officials met Thursday to consider the future of embattled coach Kelvin... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 12:10 am
UEFA Cup Roundup: Bayern Munich and Leverkusen each recorded a 5-1 win Thursday to reach the last 16. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 22 Feb 2008 | 12:09 am
Tennis: Rafael Nadal was among the high-profile casualties in the second round of the Rotterdam indoor tournament Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Rugby league: Jamie Thackray has joined Doncaster on loan from Leeds as he bids to get his career back on track Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2008 | 12:00 am
Tiger Woods cruised, Colin Montgomerie clawed his way through and Phil Mickelson crashed out of the second round of the eight million-dollar WGC Accenture Match Play Championship on... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Feb 2008 | 11:58 pm
Colin Montgomerie and Paul Casey are the only Britons to make it through the second round of the WGC Match Play. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Feb 2008 | 11:56 pm
Inter suffered another injury blow after losing to Liverpool in the first leg of the Champions League knockout stage. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Feb 2008 | 5:49 pm
Australian Open champion Maria Sharapova beat Tamarine Tanasugarn of Thailand 6-2, 6-2 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals at the Qatar Open. Seeded players Svetlana Kuznetsova and Venus Williams followed injured star Ana Ivanovic of Serbia out of the tournament.
AP - The Cleveland Cavaliers gave LeBron James the help he wants maybe enough to compete for the ring he craves. The Cavaliers took part in the biggest trade of deadline day, landing center Ben Wallace and swingman Wally Szczerbiak on Thursday in a three-team deal with Chicago and Seattle.
AFP - Bolton have complained to European football's governing body, UEFA, at what they dubbed was the heavyhanded policing of its fans in Madrid.
AP - UCLA got a win and some rest. The sixth-ranked Bruins dominated Oregon State from the start Thursday night and beat the Beavers 84-49 in a game where coach Ben Howland was able to go to his bench early.
AP - Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson may already know his fate. The college basketball world is still waiting for a clear answer.
AP - Michelle Wie was in a fist-shaking frenzy. She was even about to unleash a celebratory right uppercut but reeled it back in at the last second when her 10-foot par putt on her final hole Thursday lipped out.
AP - Chris Simon returned to Long Island after a long absence. Hope, however, had returned some time ago to the New York Islanders. Rick DiPietro stopped 32 shots to help the Islanders win their sixth straight with a 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.
AP - Jonathan Byrd has played only 27 holes in his two rounds at the Accenture Match Play Championship. Defending champion Henrik Stenson played almost that many in one day.
AFP - Top seed Andy Roddick blasted seven aces to beat Kei Nishikori 6-2, 6-4 in the second round of the ATP SAP Open, avenging Nishikori's stunning win over American James Blake last weekend.