Burress Will Surrender to Authorities on Monday

Giants receiver Plaxico Burress will be charged with criminal possession of a handgun, his lawyer said.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:23 pm

Lawyer to AP: Burress expects plea Monday (AP)

AP - Plaxico Burress' lawyer said Sunday he was advised that the New York Giants' star receiver will be charged with criminal possession of a weapon after accidentally shooting himself in the right thigh.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:19 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:17 pm

Burress facing weapon charge, his attorney says

Plaxico Burress' lawyer told The Associated Press on Sunday that he has been advised the Giants' star receiver will be charged with criminal possession of a weapon.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:08 pm

Sources: Christensen to be Wyoming head coach

Missouri offensive coordinator Dave Christensen will be named the head coach of Wyoming, sources familiar with the agreement told ESPN.com's Joe Schad.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:05 pm

Knicks' Walsh offers no solution for Marbury mess

Barring the "ridiculous," according to New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh, Stephon Marbury's status will be settled Monday.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Nov 2008 | 7:56 pm

Bills QB Edwards hurts groin against 49ers (AP)

AP - Bills quarterback Trent Edwards was sidelined by a groin injury for the start of the second half of Buffalo's game against San Francisco on Sunday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Nov 2008 | 7:55 pm

No. 1 Tide will face No. 2 Gators for SEC title (AP)

AP - To earn a national championship, Alabama or Florida will have to win two games matching No. 1 vs. No. 2. The top-ranked Crimson Tide and second-ranked Gators held their spots in the AP Top 25 Sunday, setting up the 40th game matching the highest ranked teams in the AP Top 25.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Nov 2008 | 7:35 pm

Burress will cooperate with police investigation

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Source: SI.com | 30 Nov 2008 | 7:31 pm

English Premier League Roundup, Nov. 30

PL Roundup: Robin van Persie saw Arsenal shock Chelsea, while United edged City in the Manchester derby on Sunday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Nov 2008 | 7:16 pm

Chelsea 1-2 Arsenal

Robin van Persie reignited Arsenal's Premier League title hopes with a superb second-half brace in a 2-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Nov 2008 | 7:12 pm

Van Persie hails grit of the Gunners

Robin van Persie hailed Arsenal's team spirit after they came from behind to win at Chelsea and throw the Premier League title race wide open.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Nov 2008 | 7:09 pm

Villarreal keep up pressure

Under-strength Villarreal moved into second place in the table with a 2-1 victory over bottom-placed Recreativo Huelva who have now lost four games on the trot. Despite...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 7:07 pm

RB Bush starts for Saints after missing four games

New Orleans running Reggie Bush started Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after missing the previous four games because of a knee injury.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Nov 2008 | 7:03 pm

German Bundesliga Roundup, Nov. 30

Bundesliga Roundup: Stuttgart beat Schalke 2-0 in Markus Babbel's first league game in charge.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Nov 2008 | 7:01 pm

Sean Taylor inducted into Redskins Ring of Fame

Announced one last time as the "starting free safety" for the Washington Redskins, Sean Taylor was inducted into the team's Ring of Fame before Sunday's game against the New York Giants.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:50 pm

Sean Taylor inducted into Redskins Ring of Fame (AP)

AP - Announced one last time as the "starting free safety" for the Washington Redskins, Sean Taylor was inducted into the team's Ring of Fame before Sunday's game against the New York Giants.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:50 pm

Bama, Gators hold on to top two spots in AP poll

The top-ranked Crimson Tide and second-ranked Gators held their spots in the AP Top 25 Sunday, setting up the 40th game matching the highest ranked teams in the AP Top 25.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:47 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo sees red in Manchester derby

A day before he is expected to be crowned European player of the year, Cristiano Ronaldo took the gloss off Manchester United's 1-0 derby triumph on Sunday by being sent off for the second time in less than three years at Manchester City.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:46 pm

Fergie defends Ronaldo over red

Sir Alex Ferguson defended Cristiano Ronaldo over the red card that soured a week in which he will be crowned European Footballer of the Year.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:46 pm

Rain, leaking roof, delays Old Spice Classic

The Michigan State-Wichita State fifth-place game at the Old Spice Classic has been delayed by a heavy rainstorm that caused the roof at the Milk House to leak. Water dripped from the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:41 pm

Rain, leaking roof, delays Old Spice Classic (AP)

AP - The Michigan State-Wichita State fifth-place game at the Old Spice Classic has been delayed by a heavy rainstorm that caused the roof at the Milk House to leak.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:41 pm

Roddy Jones, Todd Reesing, Jeremiah Johnson and Sam Bradford Announced as Week Fourteen Nominees for the AT&T All-America Player of the Week Award

Fans Vote via Text Messages; Only College Football Honor Determined by Fan Voting ATLANTA, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Four nominees for the AT&T ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:39 pm

Spanish La Liga Roundup, Nov. 30

La Liga Roundup: Villarreal beat Recreativo 2-1 Sunday to move ahead of Real Madrid and into second place.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:30 pm

Reggie Bush returns for Saints (AP)

AP - New Orleans running Reggie Bush started Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after missing the previous four games because of a knee injury.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:25 pm

Reggie Bush returns for Saints

New Orleans running Reggie Bush started Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after missing the previous four games because of a knee injury. Bush hadn't played since tearing the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:25 pm

Armstrong starts training; anti-doping site absent (AP)

AP - Lance Armstrong is set to start training camp this week without having subjected himself to drug tests by the anti-doping expert he teamed with and with no deal in place to post results of those tests online.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:23 pm

Armstrong starts training; anti-doping site absent

When the seven-time Tour de France winner announced his comeback earlier this year, he partnered with renowned anti-doping expert Don Catlin to set up a testing program. Catlin said he...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:23 pm

No. 1 Tide vs. No. 2 Gators for SEC title

To earn a national championship, Alabama or Florida will have to win two games matching No. 1 vs. No. 2. The top-ranked Crimson Tide and second-ranked Gators held their spots in the AP...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:13 pm

RB Jackson returns for reeling Rams vs. Dolphins

Steven Jackson was in the St. Louis Rams' lineup on Sunday after missing four of the last five games with a strained right thigh muscle.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:12 pm

Van Persie at the double as Gunners stun Chelsea (AFP)

AFP - Robin van Persie rocketed Arsenal back into the English Premier League title race with a quickfire double that stunned leaders Chelsea in a 2-1 away win at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:11 pm

Memphis' win vs. Tulane makes Tigers bowl-eligible

Certainly this wasn't the prettiest, or straightest, march to a bowl Memphis has taken. But it might be the biggest character-builder among the five bowl seasons the Tigers have bunched...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:11 pm

Page scores 21 in Oklahoma State victory

Keiton Page scored 21 points and Obi Muonelo added 19 to lead Oklahoma State past Siena 77-68 at the Old Spice Classic on Sunday. Page hit a key 3 with just under eight minutes to play...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:08 pm

More to come from NZ - Muliaina

Full-back Mils Muliaina believes the current All Blacks side are the strongest he has played in but can still improve.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:07 pm

Burress among inactives for Giants vs Redskins

Plaxico Burress was among the inactives for the New York Giants on Sunday against the Washington Redskins, two days after the receiver accidentally shot himself in the right thigh. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 6:02 pm

Chelsea sunk by Van Persie double

Robin van Persie's double earns Arsenal a remarkable 2-1 win against leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Nov 2008 | 5:55 pm

Benitez desperate to avoid slip-up

Rafael Benitez is delighted with the progress Liverpool have made so far this season and wants them to continue it against West Ham on Monday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Nov 2008 | 5:32 pm

Sources: Monte Kiffin to follow son to Tennessee

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin will be joining his son Lane at Tennessee, sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Nov 2008 | 5:29 pm

Everton's Yakubu out for season

Everton striker Yakubu is ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon during the Toffees' 1-0 win at Tottenham.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Nov 2008 | 5:29 pm

Croom resigns as head coach of Mississippi State

Sylvester Croom resigned from Mississippi State on Saturday, five years after becoming the Southeastern Conference's first black head football coach.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Nov 2008 | 5:25 pm

Sources: Crennel needs miracle finish to keep job

Browns head coach Romeo Crennel stated emphatically this week that Brady Quinn will be Cleveland's starting quarterback in 2009. Crennel might not be Quinn's head coach next season, however.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Nov 2008 | 5:24 pm

Italian Serie A Roundup, Nov. 30

Serie A Roundup: Inter Milan extended its lead Sunday with a 2-1 victory over Napoli, while Roma edged Fiorentina.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 30 Nov 2008 | 5:16 pm

Pathetic Lions showing they can pull it off

The pathetic Lions are showing they can pull off my holiday wish.
Source: SI.com | 30 Nov 2008 | 5:09 pm

Penguins 4, Devils 1: Second Scoring Line Helps Turn Devils Around

The Devils had lifted themselves out of their funk by winning five in a row before a 4-1 loss Saturday night to the Penguins in Pittsburgh.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 5:08 pm

Resignation Raises Issue of Minorities in Coaching

Mississippi State Coach Sylvester Croom resigned on Saturday, ending his tenure as the only African-American head football coach in Southeastern Conference history.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 5:03 pm

Slap Shot: Rules Make Leads More Fragile

In the N.H.L., a team with a two-goal lead almost never lost. But not this season. Now it seems almost no lead is safe.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 5:02 pm

Portsmouth 3-2 Blackburn

Sean Davis's winner ensures Portsmouth edge a thrilling second half to earn a first win under Tony Adams at Fratton Park.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Nov 2008 | 5:00 pm

Tottenham 0-1 Everton

Steven Pienaar's strike earns Everton a narrow win in David Moyes's 300th game in charge to end Tottenham's 100% home record under Harry Redknapp.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Nov 2008 | 4:53 pm

England 'a long way from targets'

Fly-half Toby Flood admits England face a huge challenge to transform themselves into Six Nations contenders after their miserable autumn series.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Nov 2008 | 4:05 pm

Sri Lanka claim series whitewash

Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 19 runs to win the one-day series 5-0.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Nov 2008 | 3:32 pm

Ronaldo sent off as Man Utd win derby

Cristiano Ronaldo is sent off as Wayne Rooney's goal gives Manchester United victory.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Nov 2008 | 3:28 pm

Sorenstam, International team win Lexus Cup (AP)

AP - Annika Sorenstam celebrated two big victories in her second-to-last event before retiring.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Nov 2008 | 3:00 pm

Nations await World Cup draw

The four home unions will all face tough southern hemisphere opposition when the 2011 Rugby World Cup draw is made on Monday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Nov 2008 | 2:34 pm

Barrow handed FA Cup trip to Boro

Barrow are drawn away to Middlesbrough in the stand-out tie of the FA Cup third round draw.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Nov 2008 | 2:31 pm

Born to Run? Little Ones Get Test for Sports Gene

A genetics company is offering a $149 test that aims to predict a child’s natural athletic strengths.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 1:37 pm

No. 3 Oklahoma 61, No. 11 Oklahoma State 41: Oklahoma’s Dizzying Win Adds Intrigue to the B.C.S.

With Oklahoma, Texas and Texas Tech winning this week, the three teams finish the regular season in a three-way tie for first place in the dizzying Big 12 South.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:33 am

A Safety Perseveres and Excels in Memory of 3 Siblings

Before each Jets game, Abram Elam drops to one knee and prays for three siblings who were murdered within a mile of his childhood home.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:16 am

Jets’ Pass Defense: A Weak Link Trying to Get Stronger

As the Jets have been transformed from a grand experiment gone wrong to Super Bowl contenders, the secondary remains the team’s primary concern.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:16 am

Personnel File: Big Yardage Games Eluding McFadden

After rushing for 164 yards and a touchdown in Week 2, Darren McFadden, the Raiders’ rookie running back, has been mostly quiet.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:15 am

Giants Blend Into Coughlin’s Kind of Team

The ensemble cast of Giants is breaking the usual professional sports assumptions, if not the laws of common sense.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:07 am

Crosby's hat trick leads Pens past Devils (AP)

AP - Sidney Crosby had his first career hat trick at Mellon Arena and added an assist, and the Pittsburgh Penguins snapped the New Jersey Devils' five-game winning streak with a 4-1 victory Saturday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:06 am

Clippers finally turn off the Heat

L.A.'s third victory of the season doesn't come easily, as the team has to endure an excruciating final 7 seconds. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Ranks of black coaches dwindle with Sylvester Croom s resignation

He resigns the day after his Mississippi State team is soundly beaten by Ole Miss, 45-0. And then there were three...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Clippers finally turn off the Heat

L.A.'s third victory of the season doesn't come easily, as the team has to endure an excruciating final 7 seconds.

Win No. 3 would simply not come easily for the Clippers.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Youth is served, but it's another win for the aged

It's a young man's game for the Kings this season, and the older veterans have been there to help them out.

Never trust anyone over 30. That hasn't found its way into the Kings' marketing campaign just yet, but it certainly seemed to apply.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Fighters rock new arena

Chris Arreola pummels way to heavyweight win and Paul Williams prevails at 154 pounds in the main card at venue in Ontario.

It was a new place to practice their craft, but the two-headed monster promoted by Dan Goossen and named Arreola/Williams seemed to feel right at home Saturday night at the new Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Some aren't ready to jump aboard and talk of Subway Super Bowl

Potential matchup of the New York Giants and New York Jets generates speculation, but some caution about looking that far ahead in the unpredictable NFL. Still, it's tempting to look at possibility.

New York-New York for all the marbles?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

New York Knicks crave LeBron James in 2010

The Knicks, who have already cleared salary-cap space, want to swipe James on the free-agent market while the Cavaliers try to ensure that Cleveland keeps its home-state star.

Only 568 more shopping days until LeBronmas.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Lakers' slow starts aren't a problem, yet

Lakers players say they'd prefer to win every game easily, without having to rally late. But it's hard to argue with a 13-1 record.

Down 12 points to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, the Lakers seemingly pushed the button that sent them into overdrive.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

SEC: Alabama routs Auburn and sets sights on BCS

Crimson Tide will play Florida next weekend for a spot in the national-title game. Nick Saban has Alabama on top...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Trojans take the fight out of Irish

Teams scuffle before the game, then USC rolls to its seventh straight victory in the rivalry and learns it is back on the scent for a fourth straight Rose Bowl bid.

It started outside the locker rooms before warmups, USC and Notre Dame players exchanging words.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Oregon State's trail hits a roadblock

The Beavers lose their annual Civil War battle to rival Oregon, probably depriving them of their first trip to the Rose Bowl in 44 years. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Trojans take the fight out of Irish

Teams scuffle before the game, then USC rolls to its seventh straight victory in the rivalry and learns it is back on the scent for a fourth straight Rose Bowl bid. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Youth is served, but it's another win for the aged

It's a young man's game for the Kings this season, and the older veterans have been there to help them out. Never...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Freshman Jrue Holiday scores 20 points as UCLA wins

Bruins jump out to a 46-13 lead at halftime and don't look back.

A scary thought sneaked into Ben Howland's brain.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

The subject for USC is roses, unfortunately

Trojans probably deserve better than yet another trip to Pasadena Fight yawn.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Freshman Jrue Holiday scores 20 points as UCLA wins

Bruins jump out to a 46-13 lead at halftime and don't look back. A scary thought sneaked into Ben Howland's brain...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Rich Gannon sizes up quarterbacks

Former signal caller and league MVP, now a CBS analyst, sees a lack of preparation with some of today's quarterbacks. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Some aren't ready to jump aboard and talk of Subway Super Bowl

Potential matchup of the New York Giants and New York Jets generates speculation, but some caution about looking that far ahead in the unpredictable NFL. Still, it's tempting to look at possibility. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Oregon State's trail hits a roadblock

The Beavers lose their annual Civil War battle to rival Oregon, probably depriving them of their first trip to the Rose Bowl in 44 years.

The day was crisp and clear with a kickoff temperature of 62 degrees. Sunset left a stunning pink hue that clung to the hills that surround Reser Stadium.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

The subject for USC is roses, unfortunately

Trojans probably deserve better than yet another trip to Pasadena.

Fight yawn.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

MSU's Croom resigns

Read full story for latest details.
Source: SI.com | 30 Nov 2008 | 12:42 am