Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Manchester United are peaking at the right time after they put one foot in the Champions League semi-finals. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Apr 2008 | 12:52 pm
Roma midfielder David Pizarro has lashed out at Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo, labelling the winger a "big head". Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Apr 2008 | 12:45 pm
Dwain Chambers will meet UK Sport's John Scott this month to pass on inside knowledge to help the fight against drugs cheats, BBC Sport learns. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Apr 2008 | 12:41 pm
AP - The New York Knicks will turn their basketball operations over to Donnie Walsh on Wednesday. The Knicks will announce the hiring of Walsh as their new president at a news conference, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move has not been made official yet. The press conference is at 1 p.m. at Madison Square Garden.
It is not clear what the move to make Donnie Walsh the team’s new head of operations means for Isiah Thomas. Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Apr 2008 | 11:40 am
Pakistan's Shoaib Akhtar will go to the courts if required to lift a five-year ban preventing him from playing domestic and international cricket. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Apr 2008 | 11:23 am
AFP - World number one Roger Federer rolled over unseeded Jose Acasuso 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 in a fourth-round match at the 3.8 million dollar ATP and WTA hardcourt tournament on Tuesday.
Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said Wednesday that he had been "victimised" by the country's cricket authorities after they banned him for five years for disciplinary problems. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 10:55 am
India captain Anil Kumble faces a fitness check ahead of Thursday's second Test against South Africa. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Apr 2008 | 10:13 am
AFP - Nicolas Anelka has warned Chelsea they will have to survive an assault on their senses in Wednesday's potentially explosive Champions League quarter-final first leg at Fenerbahce.
Arsene Wenger insists Theo Walcott has made a "big impact" for Arsenal recently and is set to throw the youngster into the thick of the action. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Apr 2008 | 9:48 am
No time to savor wins or dwell on losses in the Western Conference. Not when there's usually another big game the next night. That's the way Golden State has to look at things after its Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 9:44 am
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - After struggling on return to his native Japan last week, Daisuke Matsuzaka brought World Series champion Boston Red Sox back to the regular season with a strong... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 8:05 am
PALM BEACH, Fla. - Bill Belichick yesterday said it's time to stick a fork into Spygate. Sounding somewhat wary in a rare appearance at the NFL head coaches' breakfast with the media at the site of this... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 7:48 am
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan yesterday reinstated a lawsuit brought by former Iona College basketball assistant coach Craig Holcomb, who claims he was fired by the school in 2004... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 7:48 am
MILWAUKEE - Donnie Walsh is coming home. The Knicks will announce the hiring of the esteemed Pacers executive as their new president today at a Garden news conference at 1 p.m., according to a team source... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 7:48 am
The meal was just a cheeseburger, fries and a Coke, and the bill came to around $36. Lenny Dykstra signed for a tip.A $20 tip. On a $36 bill."I tip good," Dykstra says.Dykstra, who earlier in the day at... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 7:48 am
The Dodgers took care of business for Hondo last night, rallying heroically past the Giants to leave the bottom line at zero amalfitanos. Today, he's calling the 'dogs - 10 units apiece on the Royals,... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 7:48 am
Jason Giambi arrived in Tampa with a message for Joe Girardi: I'm in good enough shape to play first base. Then the 37-year-old Dancing Bear, more known for his stick than leather, proved it to everybody... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 7:48 am
MIAMI - Pedro Martinez heard a pop in his left hamstring last night. Was that the sound of the Mets' World Series hopes bursting along with it? A rough season debut for Martinez turned potentially ominous... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 7:48 am
PALM BEACH, Fla. - Despite the perception that comes from finishing last season 4-12 and following that up with a prolific offseason spending spree that has exceeded some $140 million, the Jets insist... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 7:48 am
MILWAUKEE - Donnie Walsh - after removing Isiah Thomas from the bench - is expected to try to trade Zach Randolph's contract. Good luck, Donnie. Randolph realizes he'll be wearing a "for sale" sign around... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 7:48 am
The clinched berth unclenches Devils teeth. Now that it's safe, Martin Brodeur admitted he was starting to worry that the playoffs might elude them completely. "A little bit. Not to the extent where I... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 7:48 am
TRECKER: Ruud Gullit was hired by L.A. to handle the pressure that comes with Beckham. How's that working out? Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Apr 2008 | 7:47 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 | 2 Apr 2008 | 7:34 am
She lost her No. 1 ranking to Ochoa, but she's trying to get it back, beginning this week at Mission Hills in the year's first major.
She stopped to sign autographs on caps, programs and pieces of paper after her pro-am round Tuesday at Mission Hills Country Club. She even posed briefly for some fans who wanted to take photographs, but Annika Sorenstam was in a hurry.
In his Angels debut, he limits the Twins to one run and six hits in eight innings.
MINNEAPOLIS -- While the Angels await an early return on their $90-million investment in center fielder Torii Hunter, their trade for pitcher Jon Garland paid immediate dividends Tuesday night.
High-scoring big man has been out of the lineup for nine games, with the team going 5-4 in his absence.
The Lakers received their most upbeat medical report in weeks after practice on Tuesday: Pau Gasol is expected to play tonight when the Lakers play host to the Portland Trail Blazers, after missing nine games because of a sprained left ankle.
Rookie center feeling like his old self during the first test run since fracturing his right wrist Feb. 20.
Ryan Carter was feeling a bit surprised Tuesday after practice. No, not because the coaching staff changed his jersey number from 52 to 20, but because the rookie center for the Ducks felt so much like his old self during the first test run since fracturing his right wrist Feb. 20.
Young's infield single scores Furcal from second in the bottom of the ninth. Bowa explodes after being ejected.
When Rafael Furcal scored from second on an infield hit by Delwyn Young to lift the Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the ninth Tuesday night, the man who waved him home was Mariano Duncan, who three innings earlier was coaching first base.
San Jose's Nabokov gets his league-best 46th victory. The Sharks set a franchise record with their 108th point.
SAN JOSE -- Evgeni Nabokov made 16 saves in his NHL-best 46th victory, and the San Jose Sharks closed out their home schedule with their 18th win in 20 games, 5-2 over the Kings on Tuesday night.
He's known more for his long-ago outbursts than his pitching success, but spending time around the guy reveals a mischievous side, as well as a smart approach to his career.
The cowboy boots are hideous, going nicely though with the picture of the dead deer he carries in his wallet, and why Alyssa Milano ever gave the big Oklahoma oaf a second look, I'll never know.
Through two games, Josh Hamilton is fitting in just fine with his newest team. Hamilton hit a two-run homer in the ninth off All-Star closer J.J. Putz, sending the Texas Rangers to a... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 6:56 am
A former all-American running back, Jamal Patterson now spends his days selling orthodontic supplies and his nights engaging in mixed martial arts. Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Apr 2008 | 6:47 am
Zach Parise’s deflection 29 seconds into overtime clinched a 2-1 victory over the Islanders, and a playoff berth for the Devils. Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Apr 2008 | 6:45 am
Peja Stojakovic hit a 3-pointer and three free throws in the final minute Tuesday night to lift the New Orleans Hornets to a 98-97 victory over the host Orlando Magic. Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Apr 2008 | 6:45 am
At a point in the season where they can ill afford any mistakes, the Nets lost their third straight game on Tuesday. Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Apr 2008 | 6:45 am
Rafael Benitez has called for peace to break out as Liverpool prepare for their Champions League clash with Arsenal on Wednesday night. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Apr 2008 | 6:44 am
Zach Randolph returned to the Knicks’ lineup on Thursday and scored 19 points, but it wasn’t enough to avoid the team’s 15th loss in 17 games. Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Apr 2008 | 6:44 am
Fernando Torres insists it is "easy" to play well alongside Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard ahead of the Champions League clash with Arsenal. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Apr 2008 | 6:44 am
Candace Parker returned to the game after dislocating her shoulder to lead Tennessee to a 53-45 win over Texas A&M. Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Apr 2008 | 6:44 am
Indiana University, whose basketball program has been suffering through a tumultuous period in which its former coach resigned, will hire Marquette’s Tom Crean. Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Apr 2008 | 6:44 am
No one knows Tyler Hansbrough’s moves, or his temper, better than Surry Wood, a mostly anonymous North Carolina teammate who serves as his personal punching bag. Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Apr 2008 | 6:43 am
MIAMI (Reuters) - The Florida Marlins ground out a 5-4 victory in 10 innings against the Mets on Tuesday, New York's loss made even more painful by a hamstring injury to star pitcher Pedro... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 6:40 am
Manchester United centre-back Nemanja Vidic will undergo a scan on Wednesday on the knee injury which forced him off in the win in Rome. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Apr 2008 | 6:13 am
Serena Williams crushes world number one Justine Henin in the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Apr 2008 | 6:09 am
Australian swimmer Nick D'Arcy on Wednesday said he regretted being involved in an early morning bar incident which could cost him his place on the Olympic team. D'Arcy, 20,... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 6:02 am
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Montreal Canadiens beat the Ottawa Senators 3-0 on Tuesday to secure their first division title in 16 years and stake their claim as Canada's best hope to win its... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 5:59 am
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Olympic hopeful Nick D'Arcy has apologized for his involvement in a pub fight during which retired fellow-swimmer Simon Cowley was injured and pleaded with the Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 5:55 am
AP - Connecticut sensation Maya Moore became only the second freshman selected to The Associated Press women's All-America team, an honor her coach hoped would not prove a burden during the NCAA tournament.
Connecticut sensation Maya Moore became only the second freshman selected to The Associated Press women's All-America team, an honor her coach hoped would not prove a burden during the... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 5:42 am
Through two games, Josh Hamilton is fitting in just fine with his newest team. Hamilton hit a two-run homer in the ninth off All-Star closer J.J. Putz, sending the Texas Rangers to a... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Apr 2008 | 5:33 am
The skeptics do not believe that the Hornets can win the West. SI.com's Ian Thomsen thinks otherwise, thanks to to the outstanding season of guard Chris Paul.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored again as United took a 2-0 victory at Roma in their Champions League quarterfinal. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Apr 2008 | 12:30 am
Just hours after Bill Belichick's most expansive public comments yet on his role in the Patriots' Spygate controversy, both he and Patriots owner Robert Kraft stood before the entire collection of NFL owners and head coaches Tuesday morning to address the nearly seven-month issue and its negative impact on the league.
Sir Alex Ferguson is confident his Man Utd side can secure a Champions League semi-final spot after their win at Roma. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Apr 2008 | 10:31 pm
Champions League Roundup: Barcelona and Man United both won first-leg quarterfinals on the road Tuesday. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Apr 2008 | 9:58 pm
Max Mosley pledges to continue as president of the FIA, despite allegations about his private life. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Apr 2008 | 8:26 pm
Serena Williams made the world's top-ranked player look like a beginner Tuesday, beating nemesis Justine Henin 6-2, 6-0 in the quarterfinals of the Sony Ericsson Open.
A boring NCAA tournament? Stewart Mandel rejects that notion, pointing to a historic weekend in which four dominant teams should provide an epic finish.
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez claims Fernando Torres can be their match-winner in the Champions League clash with Arsenal. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Apr 2008 | 3:15 pm
AP - The New York Knicks will turn their basketball operations over to Donnie Walsh on Wednesday. The Knicks will announce the hiring of Walsh as their new president at a news conference, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move has not been made official yet. The press conference is at 1 p.m. at Madison Square Garden.
AFP - World number one Roger Federer rolled over unseeded Jose Acasuso 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 in a fourth-round match at the 3.8 million dollar ATP and WTA hardcourt tournament on Tuesday.
AP - Right after the final out, Mariano Rivera grabbed the ball and handed it to his new manager. Here you go, Joe, a souvenir to treasure.
AFP - Nicolas Anelka has warned Chelsea they will have to survive an assault on their senses in Wednesday's potentially explosive Champions League quarter-final first leg at Fenerbahce.
AP - Not even Montreal coach Guy Carbonneau could have predicted the Canadiens' first division title in 16 years at the start of the season.
AP - No time to savor wins or dwell on losses in the Western Conference. Not when there's usually another big game the next night.
AP - Bill Belichick insists there are no new revelations to come about Spygate.
AP - Connecticut sensation Maya Moore became only the second freshman selected to The Associated Press women's All-America team, an honor her coach hoped would not prove a burden during the NCAA tournament.
AP - Daisuke Matsuzaka did stateside what he couldn't in front of his Japanese countrymen last week.