The Yankees need the following things to have a successful season: -- Most Important everyday player: The offense needs Alex Rodriguez to avoid extended slumps. -- Most important pitcher: Joba Chamberlain... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 2:04 pm
Brian Cashman didn't want to part with the young arms. Hal Steinbrenner believed paying a pitcher close to $150 million for seven years was too expensive. So, against Hank Steinbrenner's wishes, the Yankees... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 1:58 pm
YOU can start with Lazarus. Nobody ever made a bigger comeback than him. Richard Nixon is on the short list, too, since all he did after vowing we wouldn't have him to kick around anymore was gain the... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 1:44 pm
The Post's Joel Sherman takes a look at how the Yankees' season might play out: 1.) Melky Cabrera regresses on both sides of the ball, forcing the Yankees to summon Brett Gardner as an energizer/stop-gap... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 1:39 pm
Rio Ferdinand has hailed Roy Keane as the perfect captain as he prepares to skipper England against France. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Mar 2008 | 1:25 pm
Gael Clichy insists Arsenal have the necessary "quality" to get their Premier League title bid back on track despite their defeat to Chelsea. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Mar 2008 | 1:05 pm
Nicolas Anelka has hailed John Terry as the right man to captain England in the long run after Rio Ferdinand was given the role against France. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Mar 2008 | 12:47 pm
Officials at the University of Central Florida say an internal investigation into the death of a UCF football player shows an offseason workout he participated in did not violate NCAA rules. Source: ESPN.com | 26 Mar 2008 | 12:44 pm
England head coach Brian Ashton is poised to discover where his future lies on Wednesday when Rob Andrew presents his review of the Six Nations campaign. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Mar 2008 | 12:41 pm
sportsminute The Boston Red Sox are trying to go 2-0 in the earliest start ever to a major league baseball season. After nipping Oakland 6-5 in 10 innings yesterday, the Red Sox sent out Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 11:37 am
AP - Coco Crisp began spring training knowing there was a good chance he might not be with the Red Sox when it ended. Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Mar 2008 | 11:04 am
Coco Crisp began spring training knowing there was a good chance he might not be with the Red Sox when it ended. On Wednesday night, he started in center field against the Athletics, ... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 11:04 am
Eduardo says he has not spoken to Martin Taylor since breaking his leg at St Andrews - but the Arsenal striker is ready to accept his apology. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Mar 2008 | 10:49 am
COSTIGAN: The biggest stars in MLS are ready to go to work as the league kicks off its 13th season this Saturday. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Mar 2008 | 10:24 am
AP - Despite missing superstar Sidney Crosby for most of the second half of the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff berth and are closing in on the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
Despite missing superstar Sidney Crosby for most of the second half of the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff berth and are closing in on the top spot in the Eastern... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 9:46 am
AP - David West had 35 points and 16 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets beat Indiana 114-106 on Tuesday night in the Pacers' first game since CEO Donnie Walsh announced he was leaving the team at the end of the season.
New Scotland manager George Burley insists the performance rather than the result will be the priority at home to Croatia on Wednesday after a series of late call-offs disrupted his plans. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 9:17 am
Monty Panesar spun England to a crushing 121-run victory as New Zealand went down despite a late flourish by teenager Tim Southee in the third and deciding cricket Test here Wednesday. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 9:15 am
Michigan State forward Goran Suton is a pretty laid-back guy. His coach, Tom Izzo, is not. "Sometimes him and I are water and oil in that respect," Izzo said. Hence the background... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 9:09 am
World champions Italy tackle Spain in a friendly in Elche on Wednesday with the issue of coach Roberto Donadoni's contract dominating the headlines. This match could go some... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 9:03 am
AFP - David Beckham will be firmly in the spotlight if he wins his 100th cap for England in Wednesday's friendly against France, but he is willing to retreat into the shadows if it helps Fabio Capello mount a serious challenge for the World Cup.
The confetti cannons have been put away. The plumes of smoke have dissipated. David Beckham is about to begin his second Major League Soccer season with a lot less hoopla. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Mar 2008 | 8:41 am
The FA's independent chairman Lord Triesman has praised referee Steve Bennett for showing "the bottle" to send off Javier Mascherano on Sunday. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Mar 2008 | 8:31 am
Despite missing superstar Sidney Crosby for most of the second half of the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff berth and are closing in on the top spot in the Eastern... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 8:26 am
Josh Howard's performance assured the Dallas Mavericks that all is not lost without Dirk Nowitzki. Howard scored 32 points, Jerry Stackhouse had 20, Erick Dampier had 19 points and 17... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 8:23 am
For Duke, advancing to the round of 16 in the NCAA women's tournament is just about a sure thing. It might be that way for Maryland one day, but right now it's quite a big deal. Chante Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 8:14 am
That's one! Hondo enjoyed breakfast in Tokyo yes terday as he roared out of the blocks with the Red Sawx, whose gutty, gritty victory over the A's put the early earnings at a crisp 50 sakatas. Today,... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 7:59 am
Zab Judah yesterday called for a blood test to be taken before and after his May 31 welterweight non-title fight in Las Vegas against "Sugar" Shane Mosley. "With all these athletes going to jail, I think... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 7:59 am
PORT ST. LUCIE - Moises Alou boosted the Mets' spirits yesterday, even though the veteran left fielder is still a month or more from returning to their lineup.Sidelined since March 4 by a groin strain... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 7:59 am
Not even Sean Avery himself could explain what he was thinking when, 10 feet inside the offensive blue line at the right wing boards during the tail end of an overtime shift, he whirled and threw the puck... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 7:59 am
COOPERSTOWN - Dale Petroskey resigned yesterday as president of the baseball Hall of Fame after its board's executive committee found he "failed to exercise proper fiduciary responsibility." The Hall's... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 7:59 am
No bellyaching allowed. The Devils had their chance, and blew it. A night that began with coach Brent Sutter's crew enthusiastic about Patrik Elias' return and hopeful for a first-place division tie with... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Mar 2008 | 7:59 am
As Taylor Phinney trains to become an Olympic cyclist, he is watching his father, a former professional athlete, being ravaged by Parkinson’s disease. Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Mar 2008 | 7:30 am
Click here for the sporting week in weird, wonderful and wacky images from clear across the globe! Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 26 Mar 2008 | 7:23 am
A day after Donnie Walsh announced his intention to leave the Indiana Pacers, the team denied a report that he has agreed to join the Knicks. Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Mar 2008 | 7:12 am
The former baseball player Jose Canseco intimated that his new book, “Vindicated,” would include damning information about Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez. Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Mar 2008 | 7:11 am
The baseball season got under way in a stadium in Toyko, while many Red Sox fans woke up at 6 a.m. to tune in from New England. Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Mar 2008 | 7:09 am
A colorful mogul has attracted American female hoop stars to live in luxury and compete on his team in their off-season.
He can't keep his backside on the bench, not when the clock is running and one of his stars is dribbling down the lane. He bounds to his feet, frizzy mullet springing crazily around his ears, eyes locked on his girls, Diana, Tina, Sue, the players he lured from the U.S. to catapult his team to greatness.
One of the soccer star's stops was as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador in one of the most impoverished parts of Africa.
The white sport utility vehicle moved down a tarred road in Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone, when a group of men and youths, about seven or eight in all, ran up alongside the vehicle and started slapping at the roof and windows, trying to attract attention.
There are more decisions to be made before opening day. Marcus Giles is expected to be available soon.
PHOENIX -- Joe Torre promised earlier this week the Dodgers wouldn't make any roster moves while the team was in Arizona. But the manager didn't say how long he'd wait once they had returned to Southern California.
Jackson says the center, who is recovering from a left ankle injury, won't play Wednesday against Bobcats and probably will sit out Friday's game with Memphis.
After a frenetic 48 hours of a comeback that worked and another that didn't, the Lakers took inventory of what body parts still functioned at their abridged practice Tuesday.
No Nowitzki for Mavericks, but L.A. can't capitalize.
DALLAS -- Josh Howard took over a tight game midway through the third quarter, carrying the Dallas Mavericks past the Clippers, 103-90, on Tuesday night in their first game since losing Dirk Nowitzki to injury.
K evin Love and the UCLA basketball team, already honoring the school's 100 NCAA championships with that unsightly yellow C (Roman numeral for 100) on their jerseys, might soon have another century mark to celebrate. . . .
England boss Fabio Capello says Wednesday's match against Euro 2008 hopefuls France will be the toughest of his side's summer friendlies. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Mar 2008 | 6:13 am
A Boston sports bar opened at 5:30 a.m. for the game, but Red Sox fans had mixed feelings about the fact that the season opener was being played in Japan. Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Mar 2008 | 6:02 am
In stark contrast to the free-for-all the Rangers and the Flyers played in Philadelphia on Friday, the Flyers won a defensive battle in overtime on a goal by Mike Richards. Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Mar 2008 | 5:52 am
The United States basketball team must learn that shock-and-awe is not the answer to winning gold. Pick-and-rolls are. Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Mar 2008 | 5:51 am
Massachusetts rallied to defeat Syracuse, 81-77, on Tuesday night in the quarterfinals of the National Invitation Tournament. Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Mar 2008 | 5:50 am
With its speed, superior rebounding and 60 percent shooting from the floor (39 of 65), Connecticut routed Texas, 89-55, on Tuesday. Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Mar 2008 | 5:50 am
Andy Pettittee, who has been slowed by tightness in his lower back, will likely pitch a minor league game as a tuneup for his first start of the season. Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Mar 2008 | 5:46 am
Tennessee guard and leading scorer Chris Lofton has a minor leg injury but is expected to play Thursday against Louisville. Source: ESPN.com | 26 Mar 2008 | 4:48 am
Quebec Remparts goalie Jonathan Roy was suspended for seven games, and Remparts coach Patrick Roy -- Jonathan's father -- was suspended for five games following Saturday's melee between their team and the Chicoutimi Sagueneens in a QMJHL playoff. Source: ESPN.com | 26 Mar 2008 | 4:19 am
Patrick Arnold created the designer steroids that were a staple of the BALCO operation. His testimony Tuesday as a witness for the prosecution helped build the government's case against cyclist Tammy Thomas, writes ESPN's Mark Fainaru-Wada. Source: ESPN.com | 26 Mar 2008 | 3:49 am
AP - Josh Howard took over a tight game midway through the third quarter, carrying the Dallas Mavericks past the Los Angeles Clippers 103-90 on Tuesday night in their first game since losing Dirk Nowitzki to injury.
The Red Sox and Yankees once relied on trades and free agency to bolster their rosters. Tom Verducci writes the rivals have restocked with a new philosophy.
Michael Vaughan says England have a lot of improving to do despite their 2-1 Test series win over New Zealand. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Mar 2008 | 1:45 am
AP - Chris Webber is ending his comeback attempt with the Golden State Warriors and will retire after 15 seasons in the NBA. Warriors spokesman Raymond Ridder said Webber will make the announcement at a news conference Wednesday. The news was first reported Tuesday by ESPN.com.
Monty Panesar takes career-best figures of 6-126 to inspire England to victory on day five in Napier and seal a series win over New Zealand. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Mar 2008 | 12:49 am
Reuters - The National Football
League and NBC will likely move up the time of the league's
September season opener so it won't conflict with presidential
nominee John McCain's acceptance speech at the Republican
National Convention.
AP - Jose Canseco says in his new book that he introduced Alex Rodriguez to a steroids distributor and that A-Rod pursued Canseco's wife, according to the Web site of freelance writer Joe Lavin.
Michael Bradley seems to be making all the right moves lately. The U.S. star hopes it continues vs. Poland tomorrow. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 25 Mar 2008 | 9:48 pm
UEFA president Michel Platini will present David Healy with a special award before NI's friendly against Georgia. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Mar 2008 | 8:45 pm
Stephen McManus says he is honoured to have been handed the Scotland armband for the friendly with Croatia. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Mar 2008 | 8:20 pm
From the dominating Tar Heels to overrated Georgetown, the key to Texas' run, Duke's issue and more, Seth Davis has it all covered in his Sweet 16 thoughts.
AP - The Oakland A's beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 today as the teams concluded their two-game season-opening series in Japan.
AP - Despite missing superstar Sidney Crosby for most of the second half of the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff berth and are closing in on the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
AP - David West had 35 points and 16 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets beat Indiana 114-106 on Tuesday night in the Pacers' first game since CEO Donnie Walsh announced he was leaving the team at the end of the season.
AFP - David Beckham will be firmly in the spotlight if he wins his 100th cap for England in Wednesday's friendly against France, but he is willing to retreat into the shadows if it helps Fabio Capello mount a serious challenge for the World Cup.
AP - Josh Howard took over a tight game midway through the third quarter, carrying the Dallas Mavericks past the Los Angeles Clippers 103-90 on Tuesday night in their first game since losing Dirk Nowitzki to injury.
AP - Chris Webber is ending his comeback attempt with the Golden State Warriors and will retire after 15 seasons in the NBA. Warriors spokesman Raymond Ridder said Webber will make the announcement at a news conference Wednesday. The news was first reported Tuesday by ESPN.com.
Reuters - The National Football
League and NBC will likely move up the time of the league's
September season opener so it won't conflict with presidential
nominee John McCain's acceptance speech at the Republican
National Convention.
AP - Jose Canseco says in his new book that he introduced Alex Rodriguez to a steroids distributor and that A-Rod pursued Canseco's wife, according to the Web site of freelance writer Joe Lavin.