AP - Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen was traded from Kansas City to the Minnesota Vikings in a blockbuster deal, making the Chiefs one of the major players in this weekend's NFL draft.
Alexander Hleb will miss the rest of Arsenal's season after he accepted a charge of violent conduct from the FA. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Apr 2008 | 2:43 pm
Arsene Wenger says his "first target of the summer" will be ensuring key men Cesc Fabregas, Alexander Hleb and Mathieu Flamini stay at Arsenal. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Apr 2008 | 2:43 pm
Petr Cech showed again just why Chelsea is always so keen to rush him back into action after injury. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Apr 2008 | 2:37 pm
Goalkeeping hero Petr Cech believes Chelsea's name is on the Champions League trophy after he pulled off a string of super saves at Liverpool. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Apr 2008 | 2:37 pm
AP - The Ohio State-Michigan rivalry is about to get even more interesting, now that former Wolverines player Justin Boren has decided to join the Buckeyes. Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Apr 2008 | 2:31 pm
Roger Federer rallied from 5-1 down in the third set to beat Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (7-1) Wednesday in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters.
With Chelsea drawing 1-1 with Liverpool, Avram Grant has made it a little bit harder for the Blues to fire him. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Apr 2008 | 2:30 pm
Bayern Munich hasn't found the UEFA Cup an easy competition — and now it faces a semifinal without its key striker. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Apr 2008 | 2:27 pm
Authorities in Nepal forced a mountain climber with a "Free Tibet" banner in his bags off Mount Everest, which Chinese climbers carrying the Olympic torch plan to ascend next month. Source: ESPN.com | 23 Apr 2008 | 2:25 pm
Roger Federer rallied from 5-1 down in third set to defeat Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (1) Wednesday in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters. Source: ESPN.com | 23 Apr 2008 | 2:12 pm
The Washington Nationals spoiled John Smoltz's night with a 6-0 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. The 40-year-old Smoltz became the 16th pitcher in major league history Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 1:41 pm
Bears GM Jerry Angelo indicated Tuesday that the team won't budge off its contract offer to linebacker Brian Urlacher. Source: ESPN.com | 23 Apr 2008 | 1:30 pm
The ECB begins canvassing the views of players as it works to set up its own version of the cash-rich Indian Premier League. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2008 | 1:30 pm
Jeff Conine has spent the first months of his post-baseball career training for the Ironman world championship in Hawaii this October. Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Apr 2008 | 1:21 pm
All Times Eastern American League L.A. Angels vs Boston, 7:05 p.m. Texas vs Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Toronto vs Tampa Bay at Kissimmee, Fla., 7:10 p.m. Cleveland vs Kansas... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 1:12 pm
Liverpool’s John Arne Riise accidentally headed the ball into his own net in injury time, costing his team a victory in the first leg of the European Champions League semifinals. Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Apr 2008 | 12:40 pm
Roger Federer escaped what would have been the most humiliating defeat of his career on Wednesday when he came back from 1-5 down in the final set to beat Spanish qualifier Ruben Ramirez... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 12:39 pm
AFP - Roger Federer escaped what would have been the most humiliating defeat of his career on Wednesday when he came back from 1-5 down in the final set to beat Spanish qualifier Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo at the Monte Carlo Masters.
Roger Federer survives a huge scare against Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo to reach the Monte Carlo Masters third round. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2008 | 12:31 pm
Silvio Berlusconi has given his blessing if American billionaire George Soros is really intent on buying AS Roma. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Apr 2008 | 12:19 pm
The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly have traded Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen to the Minnesota Vikings. Citing a source, The Kansas City Star reported that Allen went to Minnesota... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 11:21 am
ROME (Reuters) - A poor start to the tennis season due to glandular fever would not distract Roger Federer from trying to achieve the remainder of his goals for the year, the world number... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 11:06 am
Chelsea's Frank Lampard says he was not prepared either mentally or physically for the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2008 | 10:55 am
Arsenal's Alexander Hleb admits a FA charge of violent conduct and will miss Arsenal's final three games of the season. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2008 | 10:53 am
After a dismal first few starts, C.C. Sabathia finally returned to his Cy Young form. Sabathia found his groove pitching six shutout innings and striking out 11 and the Indians pounded Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 10:37 am
Boss Rafael Benitez believes Liverpool can overcome a poor record at Chelsea to reach the Champions League final. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2008 | 10:35 am
The Philadelphia Flyers and San Jose Sharks don't have much time to rest up for the NHL's conference semifinals, but at least they made it with Game-7 victories. Joffrey Lupul scored a... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 10:27 am
AP - The Philadelphia Flyers and San Jose Sharks don't have much time to rest up for the NHL's conference semifinals, but at least they made it with Game-7 victories. Joffrey Lupul scored a power-play goal at 6:06 of overtime to give the Flyers a 3-2 win over the Capitals in Washington.
John Smoltz, sitting on 2,999 strikeouts, had two strikes on Felipe Lopez. With the home crowd cheering, Smoltz went with the pitch he still credits for helping win the '96 NL Cy Young... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 10:24 am
Super Aguri's participation in this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix remains in doubt as the team continue to look for a buyer. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2008 | 10:11 am
Anticipation builds ahead of Manchester United's Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona at the Nou Camp. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2008 | 10:09 am
AFP - Manchester United return to Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium on Wednesday, the scene of one of their greatest victories, with the Champions League final again in their sights.
Day five of the World Championship sees former champions Ken Doherty, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Shaun Murphy in action at The Crucible. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2008 | 9:03 am
Ex-Barcelona striker Gary Lineker tells Manchester United not to underestimate Thierry Henry in the Champions League semi-final. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2008 | 8:52 am
SEATTLE, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The 5 Spot, soon to be known as "The Coffee Pot Republic," will declare its independence from Seattle at 8:30pm on Wednesday,... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 8:45 am
ARLINGTON, Va., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Annandale Rotary Foundation, Inc. has launched a charity raffle offering ticket-holders attractive odds and a Grand Prize... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 7:45 am
Living legend Larry Bird said his former Pacers point guard Mark Jackson would be a nice fit to coach the Knicks, but wasn't the right fit in Indiana last year. The Post reported Donnie Walsh wanted to... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 7:43 am
NFL: Seahawks cut Alexander The Seahawks released former MVP Shaun Alexander, just 26 months after he signed a $62 million contract as the franchise's cornerstone. Seattle president Tim Ruskell said yesterday... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 7:43 am
Jets tight end Chris Baker, disgruntled with his contract status and management's apparent refusal to renegotiate, has left the team's offseason strength and conditioning program in protest, The Post has... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 7:43 am
DAVIE, Fla. - Jake Long seemed at ease in his new role as the NFL's No. 1 draft pick, leaning into a news conference microphone to talk about his mean streak while his mother sat in the corner, nodding... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 7:43 am
Hondo's high hopes for the Jays went up in smoke last night as they had their ashes kicked by the Rays to reduce the earnings to 250 kanehls. Tonight, since Moose hunting has been out of sea son for years,... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 7:43 am
Donnie Walsh said Isiah Thomas' new position, which has no title and is not full time, won't include working with players and may be very temporary, sources said. The Post has learned Thomas probably... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 7:43 am
Tracy Porter had little idea this was coming while he was in the middle of his pre-draft visit with the Jets. "What is your favorite TV show and why?" was one question coming from coach Eric Mangini while... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 7:43 am
It will come as little surprise if the Giants, with the 31st pick in Saturday's NFL draft, take a player at any one of six positions: any of four spots on defense other than defensive end, receiver or... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 7:43 am
CHICAGO - Alex Rodriguez plans to rejoin the Yankees tomorrow. When he plays, however, isn't known. According to Joe Girardi, Rodriguez made it from New York to Miami "in the nick of time" Monday night... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 7:43 am
Jose Canseco's long-awaited meeting with federal agents took place yesterday with no surprises, according to Canseco's lawyer. Gregory Emerson, Canseco's new counsel, said the former slugger answered... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Apr 2008 | 7:43 am
The N.F.L.’s 2005 most valuable player was released by the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday after two consecutive seasons marked by injuries and decreased production. Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Apr 2008 | 7:30 am
The Mets failed to score more than one run in a second consecutive game, and the team’s inability to hit continues to keep it down. Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Apr 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 | 23 Apr 2008 | 7:22 am
P au Gasol , a better fit in the triangle than probably even Mitch Kupchak ever imagined, will win a playoff series for the first time this spring. . . .
Beckett is scratched from start, but Red Sox rally from 5-1 deficit
BOSTON -- The Angels are getting tired of this line of questioning, and some of the inquiries after another Fenway Park fade touched a few nerves Tuesday night.
He has expanded his capacity on the court and elevated his game this season with a well-rounded performance that has not gone unnoticed by his Lakers teammates
On any other day, Lamar Odom would have gotten plenty of face time on highlight shows with his 17-point, 14-rebound, six-assist performance against Denver in the Lakers' playoff opener.
General manager, who could be in line to assume the same post with Toronto, says he doesn't know whether he'll be in Anaheim when training camp opens in September.
As the Ducks cleaned out their lockers Tuesday, the only thing certain was that their defense of the Stanley Cup wasn't much of one.
The federal agent, who uncovered the illicit use of performance-enhancing drugs in professional sports, will continue to work closely with the U.S. attorney’s office. Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Apr 2008 | 6:02 am
The Atlanta Braves pitcher struck out Felipe López in the third inning, his fourth strikeout of the game, to reach the mark. Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Apr 2008 | 6:01 am
With a long break between the first and second rounds of the playoffs, the Rangers have a chance to appreciate how far they have come in a year. Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Apr 2008 | 6:00 am
The Flyers took Game 7 of their first-round series with the Capitals in dramatic fashion on Tuesday night, and will go on to face the top-seeded Canadiens next. Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Apr 2008 | 5:59 am
Donnie Walsh, the new Knicks president, has a list of prospective coaches that probably begins with, but is not limited to, Mark Jackson. Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Apr 2008 | 5:58 am
Dwight Howard became the first player in nearly 40 years to record consecutive playoff games with at least 20 points and 20 rebounds as Orlando beat the Raptors on Tuesday. Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Apr 2008 | 5:58 am
AFP - Chris Paul collected 32 points and 17 assists as New Orleans rolled over Dallas for the second consecutive game with a 127-103 win in game two of their opening round series on Tuesday.
AP - From MVP to vilified to unemployed in a little more than two years. Shaun Alexander's free fall in Seattle was completed Tuesday when the Seahawks cut the running back who led them to their only Super Bowl appearance in 2006 and was rewarded soon after with a $62 million contract.
Jose Canseco spent more than three hours in an interview in Los Angeles on Tuesday with federal agents who were hoping that the self-professed steroid user and tell-all author could further their perjury investigation of Roger Clemens and Miguel Tejada, and tell them about the steroid dealer he claims he introduced to Alex Rodriguez.
AP - First the brilliant playoff debut, then the encore. Chris Paul had 32 points and a franchise playoff-record 17 assists, leading New Orleans to a 127-103 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night that gave the Hornets a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
AP - Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen was traded from Kansas City to the Minnesota Vikings in a blockbuster deal, making the Chiefs one of the major players in this weekend's NFL draft.
AFP - Roger Federer escaped what would have been the most humiliating defeat of his career on Wednesday when he came back from 1-5 down in the final set to beat Spanish qualifier Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo at the Monte Carlo Masters.
AP - After a dismal first few starts, C.C. Sabathia finally returned to his Cy Young form.
AP - The Philadelphia Flyers and San Jose Sharks don't have much time to rest up for the NHL's conference semifinals, but at least they made it with Game-7 victories. Joffrey Lupul scored a power-play goal at 6:06 of overtime to give the Flyers a 3-2 win over the Capitals in Washington.
AFP - Manchester United return to Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium on Wednesday, the scene of one of their greatest victories, with the Champions League final again in their sights.
AP - Another big comeback by the San Antonio Spurs. Now the Phoenix Suns will need one.
AFP - Chris Paul collected 32 points and 17 assists as New Orleans rolled over Dallas for the second consecutive game with a 127-103 win in game two of their opening round series on Tuesday.
AP - From MVP to vilified to unemployed in a little more than two years. Shaun Alexander's free fall in Seattle was completed Tuesday when the Seahawks cut the running back who led them to their only Super Bowl appearance in 2006 and was rewarded soon after with a $62 million contract.
AP - First the brilliant playoff debut, then the encore. Chris Paul had 32 points and a franchise playoff-record 17 assists, leading New Orleans to a 127-103 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night that gave the Hornets a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.