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The Giants’ Fragile Grasp of the Football Is Causing ConcernThe Giants, the defending Super Bowl champions, have had a recent problem with dropping the ball. In the last four games, they have fumbled nine times, losing three.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 5:45 pm Fabregas suspended for Arsenal's next matchArsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has been suspended for next weekend's match against Manchester City after he picked up a fifth yellow card in the team's 2-0 loss to Aston Villa.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Nov 2008 | 5:43 pm ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 16 Nov 2008 | 5:39 pm Will he ride in '09 Tour? Lance, officials to meetSeven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong plans to meet with Tour officials before deciding to compete in the 2009 race.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Nov 2008 | 5:28 pm Broncos hold out Young, Bailey (AP)AP - Running back Selvin Young and cornerback Champ Bailey were inactive for the Denver Broncos' game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Nov 2008 | 5:24 pm Italian Serie A Roundup, Nov. 16Serie A Roundup: AC Milan edged last-place Chievo Verona 1-0 Sunday to remain within one point of leader Inter Milan.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Nov 2008 | 5:19 pm Bush among Saints' inactives (AP)AP - After hoping all week to get Reggie Bush back in the lineup, the New Orleans Saints put the running back on the inactive list Sunday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Nov 2008 | 5:18 pm Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Olof Mellberg to miss friendlySTOCKHOLM, Sweden - Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and defender Olof Mellberg will miss Sweden's friendly against the Netherlands on Wednesday after being given time off by coach Lars...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 5:04 pm Source: Fassel tells Al he wants to coach RaidersJim Fassel has stepped up his campaign to become an NFL head again in the most interesting of ways.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Nov 2008 | 4:58 pm Report: Armstrong to meet Tour de France officialsSeven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong plans to meet with Tour officials before deciding to compete in the 2009 race. The Gazzetta dello Sport reported Sunday that Johan...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 4:41 pm Djokovic swats Davydenko to win Masters CupRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 16 Nov 2008 | 4:41 pm Bode takes second at World Cup slalom openerRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 16 Nov 2008 | 4:38 pm English Premier League Roundup, Nov. 16PL Roundup: Ayegbeni Yakubu scored for Everton to secure a 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough on Sunday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Nov 2008 | 4:37 pm Big Unit could be a big bargain for several MLB teams (The Sporting News)The Sporting News - Going after Randy Johnson is an easy decision for any big league team looking for pitching. If he's really willing to play for $8 million, he might be one of the bargains of this offseason.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Nov 2008 | 4:25 pm American Bal sets swim world record in BerlinAmerican Randall Bal set a world record in the 50-meter backstroke, one of three world records to fall on the last day of a short-course swimming World Cup meet. Paul Biedermann of...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 4:18 pm Hamilton Accies 1-2 CelticPaul Hartley scores a late winner as Celtic maintain their four-point lead in the SPL against 10-man Hamilton.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Nov 2008 | 3:55 pm Red Sox were poised to suspend MannyJust days before they traded Manny Ramirez to to the Dodgers, the Red Sox started formal suspension proceedings over his refusal to play.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Nov 2008 | 3:52 pm Yakubu rescues point for Everton against Boro (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Nov 2008 | 3:51 pm Yakubu rescues point for Everton against BoroAyegbeni Yakubu rescued Everton as the Nigerian striker's second half equaliser earned a 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough on Sunday. David Moyes' side looked to be heading for...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 3:50 pm Younus century propels Pakistan to 273-6Star batsman Younus Khan scored a sparkling hundred to lift Pakistan to 273-6 in the third and final day-night international against the West Indies at Sheikh Stadium here on Sunday.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 3:45 pm No. 4 Florida embarrasses No. 25 South CarolinaVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Nov 2008 | 3:45 pm American Davis wins 1000m speedskating eventShani Davis of the United States won the 1,000 meters Sunday at a World Cup speedskating meet. Davis, who also won the 1,500 on Friday, finished in 1 minute, 08.99 seconds. Pekka KoskelaSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 3:40 pm Grange sees off Miller in opening slalomJean-Baptiste Grange of France surprised Bode Miller of the United States in winning the opening men's World Cup slalom here Sunday, Miller taking second ahead of Austrian Mario Matt.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 3:35 pm Cadillac not ready to hit road as Bucs face VikingsCarnell "Cadillac" Williams will not play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, despite being activated from the physically unable to perform list this week.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Nov 2008 | 3:34 pm Everton 1-1 MiddlesbroughYakubu scores his first goal in 10 matches to rescue a deserved point for Everton against Middlesbrough at Goodison Park.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Nov 2008 | 3:28 pm Benitez lays down the law to TorresLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez has warned Fernando Torres that he is ready to leave the Spain striker on the bench if it helps his team's title challenge. Benitez is...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 3:25 pm Gerrard pulls out of England friendlySteven Gerrard has pulled out of England's friendly against Germany on Wednesday after tearing a leg muscle in Liverpool's win over Bolton. Gerrard has been ruled out for...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 3:17 pm Last-minute med checkRemember when your parents finally let you drive the car on your own? This is nothing like that, but you will need to be "on your own" a bit more this week. I'm heading over to the Colts-Texans game here in Indy and as much as I can do with my iPhone, the updates will be a bit fewer and far between.Source: SI.com | 16 Nov 2008 | 3:12 pm Bal breaks backstroke world recordAmerican swimmer Randall Bal broke the men's short course 50 metres backstroke world record here on Sunday at the World Cup meeting. Bal timed 22.87 seconds to break the old...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 3:07 pm Vickery asks for England patienceProp Phil Vickery believes Martin Johnson should stick with the players who suffered a first defeat of his reign against Australia.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Nov 2008 | 3:02 pm Brewers GM: Yankees 'overbidding' for SabathiaThe New York Yankees' initial bid for CC Sabathia reportedly is in a different stratosphere than the Brewers' first offer, and Milwaukee general manager Doug Melvin said he doesn't really understand the logic behind it.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Nov 2008 | 2:56 pm Gerrard ruled out of England-Germany gameSteven Gerrard has been ruled out of England's friendly against Germany on Wednesday because of a torn leg muscle.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Nov 2008 | 2:51 pm Future No. 1? Djokovic rolls in Masters Cup finalNovak Djokovic aimed to fulfill his lifetime goal of becoming world No. 1 next year after winning the season-ending Masters Cup on Sunday.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Nov 2008 | 2:45 pm Braves GM: Trade talks for Padres' Peavy are offTrade talks between the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres over pitcher Jake Peavy have hit the wall, and according to Braves general manager Frank Wren, the Braves have "moved on."Source: ESPN.com | 16 Nov 2008 | 2:42 pm No agreement on England IPL dealEngland fail to reach agreement with India over the release of players for the Indian Premier League.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Nov 2008 | 2:41 pm Gerrard ruled out of Germany gameLiverpool midfielder Steve Gerrard withdraws from the England squad set to face Germany on Wednesday with a torn leg muscle.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Nov 2008 | 2:24 pm Benitez issues Torres warningLiverpool boss Rafael Benitez has warned striker Fernando Torres he cannot expect a guaranteed place in the Reds' starting line-up.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Nov 2008 | 2:08 pm Fergie hoping to avoid injuriesSir Alex Ferguson is crossing his fingers that the start of his 51st year in football is injury free after Manchester United thrashed Stoke.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Nov 2008 | 2:01 pm Lampard thrilled with Bridge stayFrank Lampard is "100% sure" he made the right decision when he chose to stay at Chelsea rather than follow Jose Mourinho to Inter Milan.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Nov 2008 | 12:39 pm Blues boss sings Anelka's praisesLuiz Felipe Scolari paid tribute to Nicolas Anelka after the French striker scored twice in Chelsea's 3-0 victory at West Brom on Saturday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Nov 2008 | 12:39 pm Live text - Premier LeagueHull host Manchester City after Everton draw with Middlesbrough in Sunday's Premier League matches.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Nov 2008 | 12:34 pm Djokovic Wins Masters CupSerbia’s world number three Novak Djokovic beat Russian Nikolay Davydenko 6-1 7-5 to win the $4.45 million Masters Cup.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 12:22 pm Djokovic thrashes Davydenko to win Masters Cup tennis (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Nov 2008 | 11:46 am Weepu to lead All BlacksScrum-half Piri Weepu will captain New Zealand for the first time against Munster at Thomond Park on Tuesday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Nov 2008 | 11:27 am Yao, T-Mac lead Rockets to 91-82 win over Hornets (AP)
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News: Sports News | 16 Nov 2008 | 11:22 am Kangaroos into World Cup finalBilly Slater and Johnathan Thurston score hat-tricks as Australia reached the World Cup final with a 52-0 demolition of Fiji in Sydney.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Nov 2008 | 10:55 am Pakistan v West Indies live scorePakistan seek to clinch a 3-0 series clean sweep in the third match of the one-day series against West Indies in Abu Dhabi.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Nov 2008 | 10:54 am Injured Hook could miss NZ TestJames Hook admits he is facing a battle to be fit for Wales' remaining autumn Tests against New Zealand and Australia.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Nov 2008 | 10:45 am 30 Seconds With Lindsey Vonn: Skiing Until Cows Come HomeLindsey Vonn, the defending World Cup overall and downhill champion, won the season-opening slalom on Saturday in Levi, Finland.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 9:37 am Cheering Section: Lee Remmel Is Living a Personal History With the PackersRemmel was a reporter for The Green Bay Press-Gazette before running the Packers’ public relations department and eventually serving as the team’s historian.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 9:36 am Men’s Roundup: Hansbrough Sits as North Carolina Handles PennTyler Zeller scored a team-high 18 points Saturday and his fellow freshman Ed Davis had a double-double, helping host North Carolina beat Pennsylvania, 86-71.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 9:34 am Notre Dame 27, Navy 21: Notre Dame Staves Off Frantic Rally and Becomes Bowl EligibleNotre Dame Coach Charlie Weis called plays for the first time this season, and the Fighting Irish overcame a sloppy start and a sloppy finish, and held on for a victory.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 9:33 am Harvard 24, Pennsylvania 21: Penn Moves the Ball, Then Gives It to HarvardRyan Barnes ensured the triumph for the Crimson with his third interception of the game and became the hero in Harvard’s victory over Pennsylvania on Saturday.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 9:32 am East Roundup: Penn State Tops Indiana to Set Up a Big Ten ShowdownIf the Nittany Lions (10-1, 6-1 Big Ten) beat No. 15 Michigan State next week, they can lock up a trip to the Rose Bowl.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 9:31 am National Roundup: Big Returns Help ’Bama Remain UnbeatenJavier Arenas ran back a punt 80 yards for one touchdown and set up a score with another long return as the Crimson Tide defeated visiting Mississippi State, 32-7.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 9:31 am No. 3 Florida 56, No. 24 South Carolina 6: Florida Shows Spurrier Its Best SidePercy Harvin ran for a career-high 167 yards and 2 touchdowns, Tim Tebow accounted for 3 scores and No. 3 Florida thrashed South Carolina on Saturday.Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 9:27 am Red Bulls earn first-ever MLS Cup berth in UtahDave van den Bergh sealed New York's improbable run to MLS Cup with a 1-0 Conference final win over RSL.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:48 am Nestor, Zimonjic win Masters Cup doubles in ShanghaiDaniel Nestor of Canada and Serbia's Nenad Zimonjic beat Americans Bob and Mike Bryan 7-6 (3), 6-2 Sunday to win the Masters Cup doubles title and clinch the year-end ATP No. 1 ranking.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:40 am Arenas rolls No. 1 Alabama by Mississippi StateVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:09 am Kings lose, but they're showing promiseDespite a 3-1 setback, the young team has shown poise and could have a bright future. The Kings thought they deserved...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am Kings lose, but they're showing promiseDespite a 3-1 setback, the young team has shown poise and could have a bright future.The Kings thought they deserved a better fate Saturday than a 3-1 loss to the Nashville Predators, but players on losing teams often say that even when it's not remotely close to the truth. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am It all comes back in rush for USC in 45-23 win at StanfordOutplayed in the first half, No. 6 Trojans tie it late in second quarter on C.J. Gable's 93-yard kickoff return, then use a productive running game to pull away after halftime.The stadium was different, but the feeling was hauntingly familiar. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am It's been quite the Dolphin showFew could have predicted Miami's turnaround from a 1-15 bottom-feeder to a team contending in the AFC East.Everyone in the NFL is talking about the U of Miami. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am Clippers' record falls to 1-8 with loss to WarriorsRookie Anthony Morrow has 37 points for Golden State. Baron Davis scores 25 against his former team. The conquering...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am Bruins keep Huskies winlessUCLA overcomes early turnovers to keep slim bowl hopes alive. When the UCLA football players arrived at their...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am Bruins keep Huskies winlessUCLA overcomes early turnovers to keep slim bowl hopes alive.When the UCLA football players arrived at their hotel in Seattle, a man standing in the lobby -- presumably a Washington fan -- told them: "Go easy on our team. We need a win." Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am Clippers' record falls to 1-8 with loss to WarriorsRookie Anthony Morrow has 37 points for Golden State. Baron Davis scores 25 against his former team.The conquering hero stayed on the court to take the modern-day curtain call -- a TV interview -- and received a round of applause from his teammates when he joined them in the dressing room afterward. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am USC settles score with Stanford on the groundAfter a nail-biting first half, the Trojans pulled away as their trio of running backs got rolling.Trojans 17, Stanford 17, all tied up at halftime? Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am Trojans win basketball opener in a runawayDwight Lewis scores 18 points to lead the Trojans.The blowout started innocently enough, a buzzer-beating three-point shot just before halftime made by USC freshman Leonard Washington, a rousing way to send a team high-fiving its way to the locker room. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am Trojans win basketball opener in a runawayTaj Gibson and Dwight Lewis each score 17 points to lead the Trojans. The blowout started innocently enough, a...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am New York Red Bulls advance to MLS CupThey defeat Real Salt Lake, 1-0. Dave van den Bergh scored in the 28th minute and the New York Red Bulls defeated...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am Dodgers should put money for Manny to better useCash that would go to the free-agent outfielder could be used to shore up team in other ways.Scott Boras was right, the Dodgers failed to make Manny Ramirez a "serious financial offer." Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am USC settles score with Stanford on the groundAfter a nail-biting first half, the Trojans pulled away as their trio of running backs got rolling. Trojans 17,...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am Trojans use big second half to beat Stanford, 45-23Outplayed in the first half, No. 6 USC ties it late in second quarter on C.J. Gable's 93-yard kickoff return, then uses a productive running game to pull away after halftime. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am It all comes back in rush for USC in 45-23 win at StanfordOutplayed in the first half, No. 6 Trojans tie it late in second quarter on C.J. Gable's 93-yard kickoff return, then use a productive running game to pull away after halftime. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am Dodgers should put money for Manny to better useCash that would go to the free-agent outfielder could be used to shore up team in other ways. Scott Boras was...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am Sparks' Candace Parker joins in fun at ESPNThe cable network's witty promos have a great reputation, especially among athletes. Women are rarely featured, but the latest stars the WNBA MVP and rookie of the year. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am Rooneys nearing deal to keep Steelers in familyRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 16 Nov 2008 | 7:57 am Tennessee Tech beats Bryan in opener (AP)AP - Daniel Northern had 18 points, nine rebounds and three blocked shots to lead Tennessee Tech to a 76-48 victory over Bryan on Saturday night.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Nov 2008 | 7:37 am Lesnar takes Couture's UFC heavyweight crownLAS VEGAS -- What Brock Lesnar lacked in polish and experience at UFC 91 on Saturday night, he made up for with sheer power and athleticism. It took just a round and a half for Lesnar to topple heavyweight champ Randy Couture and establish himself as the new title-holder with a TKO victory that left more than 14,000 fans in attendance at the MGM Garden Arena in awe of his abilities -- even if they weren't won over by his personality.Source: SI.com | 16 Nov 2008 | 7:15 am LSU comes back from 28 points down to beat Troy (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Nov 2008 | 6:38 am Tucker leads Avalanche past Oilers (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Nov 2008 | 6:22 am No. 3 Gators swamp Spurrier, Gamecocks 56-6Great offense helped Tim Tebow win a Heisman Trophy last year, but it's great defense that has Florida in the national title chase, writes Andy Staples.Source: SI.com | 16 Nov 2008 | 4:35 am Shaq-Kobe rivalry is still worth attentionWith O'Neal in Phoenix, they'll be seeing a lot more of each other.Guess who's coming to dinner. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 4:29 am USC gets revenge with 45-23 win over Stanford (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Nov 2008 | 3:15 am Defense blamed for Lakers' loss to PistonsLakers provide little resistance in first setback and Jordan Farmar calls their effort 'disappointing.'The Lakers won't find it offending if you blame their defending. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Nov 2008 | 2:49 am
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