Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky said the lingering tendon injury that threatens his participation at the European Championship has improved. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Apr 2008 | 10:20 am
AFP - David Ferrer became the first of possibly four Spaniards in the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals on Thursday when he brushed aside Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic 6-4, 6-0.
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has described a "healthy situation" at Anfield following his meeting with Rafa Benitez. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Apr 2008 | 9:58 am
Liverpool's John Arne Riise says he will bounce back after his own goal in the Champions League semi-final against Chelsea. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Apr 2008 | 9:54 am
AP - Kobe Bryant scored big at the start and finish Wednesday night. In between, he set up his teammates for easy baskets. It turned out to be a winning formula. Bryant had 49 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 122-107 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
AP - Kerry Wood and the Cubs had some fun with their team's 10,000th victory. Kidding aside, the way these lovable losers are playing, Chicago might find itself celebrating the one win that's eluded the franchise for a century a World Series title.
Kerry Wood and the Cubs had some fun with their team's 10,000th victory. Kidding aside, the way these lovable losers are playing, Chicago might find itself celebrating the one win that's... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 9:17 am
It doesn't pay to make Kobe Bryant angry. Kenyon Martin and the Denver Nuggets learned that lesson in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 9:16 am
Ten days after Jim Leyland let loose a clubhouse rant that could be overheard outside closed doors, the crusty Detroit manager had little to complain about. A modest three-game winning Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 9:16 am
James Laurinaitis has no say about which player the Jets select with their No. 6 overall in Saturday's NFL Draft first round. But he has as keen an insight on two of the players who are highest on the... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 8:24 am
CHICAGO - There are three reasons that people, Hank Steinbrenner included, want Joba Chamberlain pitching every fifth day instead of working in the bullpen. Mike Mussina pitched last night against the... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 8:24 am
The Patriots already have been embarrassed by the Jets after spying on them in the season opener, had their perfect season ruined by the Giants, and on May 13 Matt Walsh gets his chance to make things... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 8:24 am
Trust the guy who once rode shotgun: Nobody Jaromir Jagr has ever seen drove like Mario Lemieux. "With all due respect for [Sidney] Crosby and [Evgeni] Malkin, I don't think they are Mario Lemieux," said... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 8:24 am
Mark Jackson has already spoken to Donnie Walsh on the phone in the past week, but a face-to-face meeting is expected to come today at 2 Penn Plaza before Jackson is off to Phoenix to broadcast the Spurs-Suns... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 8:24 am
One of the worst mistakes a team can make is to automatically view a late-season surge by a player as the definition of who that player actually is. The Giants face that dilemma as they move forward with... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 8:24 am
With one day carryover of 44G, one lucky ticket tabbed Rick Violette's Absolute Return - huge form reversal, stretching out to mile-and-sixteenth on turf, stepping up to 35G, after finishing seventh beaten... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 8:24 am
HOOPS: Carter has ankle surgery Vince Carter, who frequently insisted his right ankle was not a problem down the stretch of the Nets' disappointing season, underwent successful arthroscopic surgery yesterday... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 8:24 am
Rasheed Wallace had another good game against the 76ers. Unlike the series opener, a few Pistons starters helped him out. Wallace scored 11 of his 16 points in the first quarter and Detroit went on to... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 8:24 am
The Jets will not be selecting Jake Long (the Dolphins No. 1 overall pick) in this weekend's NFL Draft. That much we know. Unfortunately, that doesn't make the Jets' selection at No. 6 any clearer. Then... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 8:24 am
Kobe Bryant scored big at the start and finish Wednesday night. In between, he set up his teammates for easy baskets. It turned out to be a winning formula. Bryant had 49 points and 10... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 8:22 am
Click here for all the big news, best moments and beach soccer cheerleaders from the past week of soccer! Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Apr 2008 | 8:16 am
John Arne Riise's brother says the Liverpool star was so disappointed by his own goal against Chelsea that he did not even speak to his family. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Apr 2008 | 7:42 am
Check out the latest installment of Keith Costigan's MLS Power Rankings as America's league heats up. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Apr 2008 | 7:35 am
Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic is doubtful for the match at Chelsea on Saturday because of the stomach virus he picked up in Barcelona. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Apr 2008 | 7:06 am
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Nemanja Vidic is likely to miss Saturday's Premier League title showdown at Chelsea. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Apr 2008 | 7:00 am
Altitude will be a factor in Games 3 and 4, but Lakers have fared well in Denver.
The weather will be tolerable when the Lakers land in Denver on Friday -- crisp and mostly sunny, somewhere in the 50s -- but there's that one constant that won't be so welcoming.
They defeat Arizona after returning from a poor trip to Atlanta and Cincinnati.
Whether it's the cooking, the chance to sleep in their own beds or just the fact they just look better in white, there's no doubt the Dodgers are more comfortable at home.
Renovation project is attempt to offer options to fans who come early or stay late. In a letter, McCourts say they are committed to Dodger Stadium 'for the long haul' but such amenities are needed.
The Dodgers today plan to unveil their most extensive stadium renovation yet, a project that would transform the area behind the outfield to an entrance promenade featuring restaurants, shops, club offices and a Dodgers museum and add two parking garages to help replace the 2,000 spaces lost to construction.
Gary Matthews Jr. hits two home runs and Casey Kotchman adds one as Jon Garland pitches out of several jams for six solid innings at Fenway Park.
BOSTON -- Maybe there is something to this big bang theory, the one stating that for the Angels to compete with the beasts of the American League, they had to add some serious power.
Nelson's wife, Peggy, has fond recollections of her late husband as she acts as honorary host at the second tournament since his death.
This week in golf TEEING OFF By Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer Five things to look for on the professional golf scene: 1 So far, it's been an engaging week for Peggy Nelson, nothing bittersweet about it, as she serves as something of an honorary host at the second EDS Byron Nelson Championship since her husband's death.
No team ever won a seven-game series in two games, even if TV graphics announce the team that takes Game 1 wins 98% of the time and teams that lead 2-0 win 212% of the time.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a lot of goals for Manchester United this season. It's one he missed that could prove to be the most memorable. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 24 Apr 2008 | 6:58 am
Kobe Bryant scores 49 points as the LA Lakers beat Denver 122-107 to take a 2-0 lead in their NBA play-offs series. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Apr 2008 | 6:42 am
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kobe Bryant poured in 49 points to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 122-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game Two of their Western Conference quarter-final on... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 6:19 am
Johan Santana hit two doubles and pitched seven solid innings, leading the New York Mets to a 7-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. Santana (3-2) allowed seven... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 6:09 am
Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli says his players will need to cope with the Ibrox pitch in their Uefa Cup semi-final first leg. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Apr 2008 | 6:07 am
The lovable losers' 10,000th win was a memorable one. The Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Ryan Theriot's RBI single off Kip Wells with two outs in the 10th inning Wednesday... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 6:07 am
Matt Walsh will get his day with the commissioner. What he has to offer is anyone's guess. The former Patriots assistant will meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on May 13 about... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 6:05 am
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Trevor Hoffman blew another save and the San Francisco Giants went on to beat the slumping San Diego Padres 3-2 in 13 innings on Wednesday night. Rookie Emmanuel Burriss doubled... Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Apr 2008 | 6:00 am
AP - The Tennessee Titans finally washed their hands of suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones on Wednesday, agreeing in principle to trade him to the Dallas Cowboys.
Barcelona dominated the Champions League semifinal at home against Manchester United, but failed to score after Cristiano Ronaldo missed an early penalty for the English team. Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Apr 2008 | 5:59 am
Mr. Garretson developed the concept of “refereeing the defense” and had a career that included more than 2,000 N.B.A. games and spanned 31 years. Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Apr 2008 | 5:56 am
The Titans have traded Pacman Jones to the Cowboys, who have to wait and see whether Commissioner Roger Goodell will reinstate the gifted cornerback and returner. Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Apr 2008 | 5:54 am
The prospective United National Football League would serve as a minor league to the N.F.L., offering a second chance to promising college players. Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Apr 2008 | 5:53 am
Rajon Rondo outplayed Mike Bibby and helped the Boston Celtics silence Atlanta and its blustery point guard. Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Apr 2008 | 5:52 am
Picking Mark Jackson as the next coach of the Knicks could be a good move, but Donnie Walsh may have a shot to do better than good. Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Apr 2008 | 5:52 am
AP - Rajon Rondo outplayed Mike Bibby and helped the Boston Celtics silence Atlanta and its blustery point guard. Kevin Garnett had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Rondo added 12 points, eight assists and six rebounds to lead Boston to a 96-77 victory over Atlanta on Wednesday night and a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.
The Connecticut women’s basketball coach said his team’s series against Tennessee was canceled because Lady Vols Coach Pat Summitt accused the Huskies of a recruiting violation. Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Apr 2008 | 5:50 am
The teammates said they planned to appeal a decision that stripped them of their Olympic medals because of Marion Jones’s admitted use of performance-enhancing drugs. Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Apr 2008 | 5:50 am
Kazuo Matsui’s two-run single fueled a seven-run fourth inning for the Houston Astros on Wednesday night in a 9-3 victory over the Reds in Cincinnati. Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Apr 2008 | 5:49 am
The Vikings' trade for reigning sacks leader Jared Allen carries risk, writes Don Banks. Plus, all the latest draft rumors, thoughts on Chad Johnson and more.
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez probably won't play until this weekend's series at Cleveland, even though he's scheduled to rejoin the team in Chicago on Thursday. Source: ESPN.com | 24 Apr 2008 | 3:49 am
The Reds have fired general manager Wayne Krivsky less than three years into his tenure, and replaced him with former Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty. Source: ESPN.com | 24 Apr 2008 | 3:36 am
AFP - A rare failure of nerve by Cristiano Ronaldo cost Manchester United the chance of a famous victory but Sir Alex Ferguson's side still emerged as favourites to reach the Champions League final after a goalless draw with Barcelona in their semi-final first leg clash here on Wednesday.
Texas' D.J. Augustin will announce his intentions to declare for the NBA draft later today, a source close to the situation told SI.com. The sophomore point guard, who was a first-team Sports Illustrated All-American in 2007-08, will not announce the hiring of an agent, but is not expected to return to school, according to the source.
Canberra's torch relay takes place smoothly, despite fears of clashes between pro-Tibet and China supporters. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Apr 2008 | 2:21 am
Darell Garretson, the longtime NBA referee who also directed the league's officiating staff, has died. He was 76. Source: ESPN.com | 24 Apr 2008 | 12:31 am
Manchester United survived immense pressure in Barcelona to draw 0-0 in their first-leg Champions League semifinal. Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 23 Apr 2008 | 11:29 pm
Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson backs his side to make the Champions League final after a 0-0 draw in Barcelona. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2008 | 9:36 pm
Tony Stewart and Joe Gibbs have created one of the most dominant teams on the Sprint Cup circuit with Stewart's No. 20 Toyota. Two titles, two Brickyard 400s, and 32 wins overall highlight a decade that's left them, with Roush Fenway Racing and Hendrick Motorsports, fighting for the label of top team in the sport.
Ken Doherty becomes the third former world champion to exit the World Championship at the first hurdle after losing 10-5 to Liang Wenbo. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2008 | 8:42 pm
Cristiano Ronaldo misses a penalty as Manchester United draw 0-0 with Barcelona in a cagey Champions League semi-final at the Nou Camp. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2008 | 8:41 pm
Ronnie O'Sullivan is made to struggle as he takes a 5-4 lead over 17-year-old Liu Chang at the end of the opening session of their first-round match at The Crucible. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2008 | 4:42 pm
Manager Walter Smith believes his patched-up Rangers team has enough quality to overcome Fiorentina. Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Apr 2008 | 3:41 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
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.
AFP - David Ferrer became the first of possibly four Spaniards in the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals on Thursday when he brushed aside Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic 6-4, 6-0.
AP - Kobe Bryant scored big at the start and finish Wednesday night. In between, he set up his teammates for easy baskets. It turned out to be a winning formula. Bryant had 49 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 122-107 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
AP - Kerry Wood and the Cubs had some fun with their team's 10,000th victory. Kidding aside, the way these lovable losers are playing, Chicago might find itself celebrating the one win that's eluded the franchise for a century a World Series title.
AP - It doesn't pay to make Kobe Bryant angry.
AP - Matt Walsh will get his day with the commissioner. What he has to offer is anyone's guess.
AP - Rasheed Wallace had another good game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Unlike the series opener, a few Detroit Pistons starters helped him out.
AP - The Tennessee Titans finally washed their hands of suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones on Wednesday, agreeing in principle to trade him to the Dallas Cowboys.
AP - Rajon Rondo outplayed Mike Bibby and helped the Boston Celtics silence Atlanta and its blustery point guard. Kevin Garnett had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Rondo added 12 points, eight assists and six rebounds to lead Boston to a 96-77 victory over Atlanta on Wednesday night and a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.
AFP - A rare failure of nerve by Cristiano Ronaldo cost Manchester United the chance of a famous victory but Sir Alex Ferguson's side still emerged as favourites to reach the Champions League final after a goalless draw with Barcelona in their semi-final first leg clash here on Wednesday.