AP - LeBron James and the Boston Celtics added to their amazing seasons, and neither got much attention. For now, all eyes remain on the Houston Rockets. Tracy McGrady scored 19 points in less than three quarters and Houston routed cold-shooting New Jersey 91-73 on Monday night for its 19th consecutive victory, matching the third-longest winning streak in league history.
Real Madrid stretched their La Liga lead over Barcelona with victory on the weekend. Check out this and more in our European gallery! Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Mar 2008 | 11:08 am
AP - Billy Crystal will get to "look mahvelous" in pinstripes. The actor will sign a one-day, minor league contract with the New York Yankees and play in Thursday's exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
China will spare no effort to ensure a safe Olympics, the foreign ministry said Tuesday, after officials said two alleged terrorist plots from its Muslim-majority northwest had been... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 10:18 am
Derby manager Paul Jewell fears Chelsea counterpart Avram Grant could be out of a job this summer - even if he brings silverware to the Blues. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Mar 2008 | 10:11 am
Chelsea are reported to have lodged a bid for Uruguay international defender Martin Caceres, who is currently plying his trade in La Liga. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Mar 2008 | 10:11 am
Davidson's perfect run through the Southern Conference was anything but a day at the amusement park. "This is the most challenging, taxing, trying, but exhilarating experience you can... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 9:59 am
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Baseball-mad Taiwan is heading for the home plate in their quest for an Olympics berth after making a solid start to a qualification tournament being held in the centre... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 9:46 am
Manchester United legend Bryan Robson is being considered for an ambassadorial role with the club, according to a report. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Mar 2008 | 9:46 am
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says his side cannot sit back and defend in their Champions League tie at Inter Milan. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Mar 2008 | 9:34 am
LeBron James and the Boston Celtics added to their amazing seasons, and neither got much attention. For now, all eyes remain on the Houston Rockets. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 9:29 am
England's 40-goal striker Michael Owen fears Newcastle's poor form in the Premier League could affect his international career. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Mar 2008 | 9:27 am
AFP - While Inter Milan have been celebrating their centenary in the build up to Tuesday's crucial Champions League last 16, second leg clash against Liverpool at the San Siro, the visitors from Merseyside will have their own little 100 to celebrate.
BEIJING - Beijing will meet its pledge to have clean air for the Summer Olympics, an environmental official said Tuesday, playing down worries that the city's notorious smog will... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 8:56 am
LeBron James and the Boston Celtics added to their amazing seasons, and neither got much attention. For now, all eyes remain on the Houston Rockets. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 8:54 am
Formula One races should start with the fastest cars at the back to make overtaking easier, says Williams co-owner Patrick Head. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Mar 2008 | 8:53 am
Dubai's ruling family have not given up hope of buying a stake in Liverpool despite the club's co-owner Tom Hicks breaking off negotiations. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Mar 2008 | 7:52 am
The Jets refuse to rest during their aggressive offseason push to improve on their miserable 4-12 season in 2007. One day after agreeing to terms with former Dolphins running back Jesse Chatman, they yesterday... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 7:49 am
In 1977, Jimmy Boylan was the adroit architect of Marquette's NCAA title team coached by audacious Al McGuire. "He'd allow you to say something to him during a game," Boylan said of McGuire, "but you knew... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 7:49 am
THE World's Most Fa mous Arena is no longer so famous for tennis. The women's tour year-end event moved out of the Garden in 1999; the men hadn't played seriously there since 1989, leaving Roger Federer's... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 7:49 am
DALLAS - Dallas owner Mark Cuban dripped buckets of sweat during a 60-minute workout on the StairMaster yesterday in the Maverick locker room as he spoke about Knick owner James Dolan. Cuban broke a bigger... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 7:49 am
Despite recent reports that indicated the NFL is closing in on a deal to speak with Matt Walsh, the former Patriots video assistant who allegedly has proof of the Patriots illegally spying, a league spokesperson... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 7:49 am
If the Rangers play at Yankee Stadium next winter - like the Sabres and Penguins played in Buffalo this January - NBC is pressing for the Blueshirts' opponent to be the Bruins. EPA BUFFALO - If the NHL... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 7:49 am
DALLAS - Isiah Thomas threw a bouquet at Memphis superstar freshman point guard Derrick Rose, who would fulfill every Knicks fans' dream if they win the lottery. Rose, projected as going No. 1 or 2, is... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 7:49 am
Tay Fisher matched his career high with six 3-pointers in scoring 21 points, and topseeded Siena beat Rider 74-53 last night in Albany to win the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship and earn... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 7:49 am
Two quarterbacks taken with the very first pick in the NFL Draft on the same team? It could happen, as David Carr, according to sources is scheduled to pay a visit tonight and tomorrow to the Giants, who... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 7:49 am
MONTREAL - The Devils can add another cliche to their quotebook: The one that the best deal sometimes is the one not done. The jackpot price the Penguins paid to rent Marian Hossa from Atlanta is the... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 7:49 am
Siena defeated Rider in the MAAC tournament final in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 9,279 at the Times Union Center on Monday night. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2008 | 7:24 am
Connecticut overran fifth-seeded Pittsburgh in the semifinals and will play third-seeded West Virginia or seventh-seeded Louisville in the championship game Tuesday night. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2008 | 7:22 am
Instead of helping his new team last year, Claudio Reyna, one of the Red Bulls’ two designated players, was hobbled by injuries, starting only 21 games. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2008 | 7:20 am
On Monday, the third-seeded Patriots defeated fifth-seeded William and Mary, 68-59, in the conference tournament final to win an automatic bid to the national tournament. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2008 | 7:15 am
Right-hander, who has had a sore elbow, makes spring debut and says opening-day start is 'something I want to do.' Scioscia, who'd previously ruled it out, now says it's possible.
TEMPE, Ariz. -- John Lackey might start on opening day after all.
The league wants to talk to Matt Walsh, who allegedly has damaging details on additional secret videotaping by the team. He is seeking legal protections before agreeing to interview.
For the NFL, the New England Patriots' tale of the tape is beginning to sound more like a never-ending story.
Heralded freshman didn't turn Trojans into a major power in what could be his only college season. But he's still had a huge impact on program, and his legacy has yet to be written.
"History has to start from somewhere, and I was thinking [of] maybe getting USC turned around."
The next stop on the professional boxing merry-go-round will be Saturday night in Las Vegas. As the world of boxing turns, only names and faces change.
A question-and-answer session with Mitch Mustain, one of two returning players who will compete for the starting job during spring practice.
With spring practice set to begin in two weeks, USC quarterbacks Mitch Mustain and Mark Sanchez are preparing for what is regarded as the most high-profile position battle in college football. Times reporter Gary Klein spoke with each player about the impending showdown. Today: Mustain, a third-year sophomore who redshirted last season at USC after starting eight games during a controversy-filled 2006 season at Arkansas.
Right-hander strengthens his bid for the fifth spot in the Dodgers rotation. He has given up two hits and no runs in seven innings this spring.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Chan Ho Park continued to make a strong push for the final spot in the Dodgers' rotation Monday, pitching three perfect innings in a 7-4 Grapefruit League win over the Baltimore Orioles.
The golf benefit honors a former UCLA football player and UCSF dentist, and includes a tie to the Negro Leagues, but most of all it's about giving kids opportunities.
You write Kobe , Britney or something about sex in the first sentence, and you'll get one of the most viewed stories on the newspaper's website.
Bruins center is only the second freshman to win the award. Howland says he believes Collison, the team's junior point guard, should have been a first-team all-conference choice.
UCLA Coach Ben Howland said Monday he was thrilled freshman Kevin Love was selected the Pacific 10 Conference player of the year by a vote of league coaches but disappointed that junior point guard Darren Collison wasn't a first-team all-conference choice.
New manager Girardi has brought a jolt of energy to team's spring camp, where the comparatively laid-back atmosphere under Torre is a thing of the past.
TAMPA, Fla. -- Derek Jeter trudged into the Yankees clubhouse during the sixth inning of a recent exhibition game, his face streaked with sweat and his uniform caked with dirt.
Scott Gomez scored the deciding goal to give the Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres and move them into a tie for fifth place in the Eastern Conference with Ottawa. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2008 | 6:46 am
Baseball-specific N.C.A.A. restrictions going into effect this fall will make all scholarships in the sport worth at least 25 percent of an institution’s tuition and room and board. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2008 | 6:45 am
Fellow players recognize the talent gap between themselves and Alex Rodriguez, a three-time most valuable player. But parts of his example can resonate. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2008 | 6:44 am
Scott Kazmir, the American League strikeout champion last season, said that he hoped to make his first spring training start as soon as Sunday against Detroit. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2008 | 6:43 am
LOS ANGELES - Willie Mitchell's broken stick allowed the Los Angeles Kings to break a scoreless tie in the third, but it stayed in one piece during overtime when he fired a slap shot that Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 6:41 am
Dallas is still awaiting the first triple-double of Jason Kidd’s return engagement as a Maverick, and the wins have so far come less frequently than hoped. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2008 | 6:37 am
Frank Ben-Eze was mentioned last week in a Times article in which former Harvard coaches and members of the Ivy League said that the Crimson had lowered its academic standards. Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Mar 2008 | 6:35 am
Jarome Iginla became Calgary's career goal-scoring leader with this 365th in the Flames' 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Monday night. The Flames' captain one-timed a pass from Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 6:31 am
Liverpool's Xabi Alonso will miss the Champions League tie because his wife is set to give birth but Inter's Zlatan Ibrahimovic is fit. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Mar 2008 | 6:24 am
LOS ANGELES - Ryan Kesler scored the tying goal with 2:41 left in regulation and scored again on a tip-in 46 seconds into overtime, helping the Vancouver Canucks beat Los Angeles 2-1 on... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Mar 2008 | 6:17 am
George Clooney tells BBC Sport he is putting pressure on Beijing 2008 partner Omega Watches to speak out over China's foreign policy. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Mar 2008 | 6:05 am
AFP - World number one Roger Federer enjoyed a special moment here on Monday when he beat Pete Sampras in an electrifying exhibition match in New York's Madison Square Garden.
There were moments when, if you squinted a bit, you would have sworn that was the Pete Sampras of old, rather than an old Pete Sampras, the way he'd arch his back before swatting a serve that managed to clip a line and fly past Roger Federer for one of 13 aces.
AP - Tracy McGrady pulled the towel over his shoulders, leaned back in his seat on the bench and smiled. The Houston Rockets' 19th consecutive victory was a laugher. McGrady scored 19 points in less than three quarters and the Rockets routed cold-shooting New Jersey 91-73 on Monday night to match the third-longest winning streak in NBA history.
Heat coach Pat Riley announced Monday that Dwyane Wade, the All-Star guard and 2006 NBA finals MVP who has battled left knee pain throughout the year, will miss the rest of the season. Source: ESPN.com | 11 Mar 2008 | 3:18 am
AP - Roger Federer, in his ultra-modern all-black getup, and Pete Sampras, in his old-school all-white outfit, showed off the skills that earned them a combined 26 Grand Slam titles and more than a decade of No. 1 rankings.
History says the Rockets are headed for a championship, writes Marty Burns, who has the winners of 19 straight games riding atop his latest Power Rankings.
Jeff Gordon knew Tony Stewart was unhappy with the Goodyear tires at Atlanta Motor Speedway before Sunday's Sprint Cup race began. Source: ESPN.com | 11 Mar 2008 | 2:13 am
AP - Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson answered one question on Monday. He'll be back as the Wildcats' coach at the end of the season, ending his personal leave of absence.
World number one Roger Federer dismisses suggestions his career is in decline after a recent slump in form. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Mar 2008 | 12:06 am
Despite crashing out of the Champions League and fifth place in Serie A, Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti's job is safe. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 10 Mar 2008 | 9:42 pm
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has terminated talks with a Dubai consortium over acquiring a stake in the club. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 10 Mar 2008 | 9:01 pm
Liverpool will be trying to become the fourth English team to reach the CL quarterfinals when it faces Inter Milan on Tuesday. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 10 Mar 2008 | 8:04 pm
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks terminates talks with Dubai International Capital (DIC) over acquiring a 49% stake in the club. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Mar 2008 | 5:33 pm
AP - LeBron James and the Boston Celtics added to their amazing seasons, and neither got much attention. For now, all eyes remain on the Houston Rockets. Tracy McGrady scored 19 points in less than three quarters and Houston routed cold-shooting New Jersey 91-73 on Monday night for its 19th consecutive victory, matching the third-longest winning streak in league history.
AP - Billy Crystal will get to "look mahvelous" in pinstripes. The actor will sign a one-day, minor league contract with the New York Yankees and play in Thursday's exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
AP - Davidson's perfect run through the Southern Conference was anything but a day at the amusement park.
AP - Chris Drury knew it was going to take patience and a little time for the New York Rangers to develop their chemistry.
AFP - While Inter Milan have been celebrating their centenary in the build up to Tuesday's crucial Champions League last 16, second leg clash against Liverpool at the San Siro, the visitors from Merseyside will have their own little 100 to celebrate.
AP - For a month, the Miami Heat wondered when the time would come to shut an ailing Dwyane Wade down for the season.
AFP - World number one Roger Federer enjoyed a special moment here on Monday when he beat Pete Sampras in an electrifying exhibition match in New York's Madison Square Garden.
AP - Tracy McGrady pulled the towel over his shoulders, leaned back in his seat on the bench and smiled. The Houston Rockets' 19th consecutive victory was a laugher. McGrady scored 19 points in less than three quarters and the Rockets routed cold-shooting New Jersey 91-73 on Monday night to match the third-longest winning streak in NBA history.
AP - Roger Federer, in his ultra-modern all-black getup, and Pete Sampras, in his old-school all-white outfit, showed off the skills that earned them a combined 26 Grand Slam titles and more than a decade of No. 1 rankings.
AP - Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson answered one question on Monday. He'll be back as the Wildcats' coach at the end of the season, ending his personal leave of absence.