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ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 2 Dec 2008 | 3:26 pm Prosecutors place blame in NHL prospect's deathMoscow regional prosecutors have blamed an ice arena manager and a hockey club director for negligence in the death of rising Russian star Alexei Cherepanov.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Dec 2008 | 3:18 pm Fergie rules out January transfersManchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits he is unlikely to sign any players when the transfer window reopens in January.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Dec 2008 | 3:13 pm Burress charged in N.Y. on 2 felony weapon countsPlaxico Burress was charged with two felony counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree Monday and released on a $100,000 bond.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Dec 2008 | 3:08 pm Burress charged in N.Y. on 2 felony weapon countsPlaxico Burress was charged with two felony counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree Monday and released on a $100,000 bond.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Dec 2008 | 3:08 pm Reds not feeling heat - CarragherLiverpool defender Jamie Carragher dismisses suggestions that his side are struggling to deal with raised expectation levels at Anfield.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:55 pm Ronaldo wins Golden Ball award as Europe's bestCristiano Ronaldo added the Golden Ball to his growing collection of prestigious awards on Tuesday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:54 pm Michael Phelps Named 2008 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the YearNEW YORK, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports Illustrated Group Editor Terry McDonell announced today that Michael Phelps is the 2008 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year....Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:54 pm Moscow officials place blame for Cherepanov death (AP)AP - Moscow regional prosecutors said an ice arena manager and a hockey club director were negligent in the death of rising Russian star Alexei Cherepanov.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:42 pm Cowboys' return man: Pacman gets punt duty, tooAdam "Pacman" Jones will be eligible to play Sunday against the Steelers after his six-game suspension, and Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said he'll use his cornerback to return punts.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:41 pm Brewers offer arbitration to Sabathia, SheetsFree agents CC Sabathia, Ben Sheets and Brian Shouse were offered salary arbitration by the Brewers, ensuring Milwaukee will receive compensatory picks in next year's amateur draft if they sign elsewhere.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:41 pm Williams' three sacks propel Texans past JaguarsVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:40 pm Sports of The Times: Giving the Mets’ New Ballpark a Bad NameAs Citigroup grovels for a bailout from public funds, the Mets insist the name of their new ballpark, Citi Field, will not change.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:38 pm Kiffin named 21st coach in Tennessee's historyLane Kiffin, the former coach of the NFL Oakland Raiders, is the new coach of Tennessee.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:36 pm Levein signs new Tannadice dealManager Craig Levein commits himself to Dundee United with a three-year contract extension.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:36 pm McCoy to ride Master MindedTony McCoy will ride the probable odds-on favourite Master Minded in Saturday's Tingle Creek Chase.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:34 pm Criticism and Confusion in Aftermath of Burress IncidentThe mayor and police criticize the Giants receiver, who could face 3 ½ years in prison for possession of a handgun, the team, the N.F.L. and the hospital that treated Burress.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:29 pm Tour officials' reaction to Armstrong return mutedour de France officials responded with a Gallic shrug Tuesday after Lance Armstrong announced he will ride in cycling's premier event next year.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:27 pm Hospital Did Not Report Burress’s WoundPolice said a hospital failed to notify them when Plaxico Burress arrived with a gunshot wound, despite state law.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:24 pm Olympic middleweight champion James DeGale turns proLONDON - Olympic middleweight boxing champion James DeGale turned pro Tuesday, teaming up with promoter Frank Warren. The 22-year-old Briton beat Cuba's Emilio Correa in the Olympic...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:21 pm India says Commonwealth Games, cricket World Cup to go ahead as plannedNEW DELHI - The Commonwealth Games and cricket World Cup will go ahead as planned, Indian authorities say, despite last week's terrorist attacks in Mumbai that killed at least 172 people.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:21 pm O'Connor set for first Australia rugby team startJames O'Connor, the 18-year-old who became the second youngest cap for Australia last month, is to make his first start for the Wallabies in Wednesday's Wembley meeting with the Barbarians.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:02 pm Washington Redskins Greats Team Up to Promote Responsible TailgatingTURF - Tailgaters Urging Responsibility & Fun - Tackles Irresponsible Tailgating with NFL Legend and National Spokesman Joe Theismann and Redskins Director of Responsibility...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:00 pm Recruiting High Potential Millennials: Filling the Talent VoidWINTERVILLE, N.C., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- What do Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Bush, have in common? "Former college athletes," advises Vin...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 2:00 pm England agree to Test cricket series, say IndiaEngland have confirmed they will play a two-Test series in India later this month, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Monday. The schedule for the...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 1:53 pm Tour de France officials ho-hum about Lance Armstrong's returnafter American Lance Armstrong announced he will ride in cycling's premier event next year. The seven-time Tour champion, who is currently training with his Astana team in Tenerife,...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 1:48 pm Moscow officials point fingers over hockey player deathMOSCOW - Moscow regional prosecutors have blamed an ice arena manager and a hockey club director for negligence in the death of rising Russian star Alexei Cherepanov. Prosecutors said...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 1:47 pm Houston Rockets doctor to operate on Liu XiangFormer world and Olympic champion hurdler Liu Xiang will be operated on by the Houston Rockets' doctor for a foot injury that forced him to withdraw at the starting line during the Beijing...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 1:46 pm SI's Sportsman Of The YearMichael Phelps captivated the planet over eight thrilling days in Beijing. Eight Olympic gold medals. Seven world records. Now he's SI's Sportsman of the Year.Source: SI.com | 2 Dec 2008 | 1:39 pm Former college football player charged with threatening Sharapova (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Dec 2008 | 1:38 pm RVP: I was not Gallas targetRobin van Persie does not believe William Gallas was referring to him when talking of a disruptive influence at Arsenal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Dec 2008 | 1:15 pm Funding reprieve for 2012 sportsMore money looks set to be released by the government to help reduce the anticipated funding gap for Olympic and Paralympic sports at London 2012.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Dec 2008 | 12:52 pm Heat rally in final seconds of OT to beat Warriors (AP)
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Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Dec 2008 | 12:42 pm Judge sets bail for Burress at $100KRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 2 Dec 2008 | 12:31 pm Romero tempted to try third sportBritain's Rebecca Romero reveals she is considering trying to win an Olympic medal in a third sport in 2012 after her successes in rowing in 2004 and cycling in 2008.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Dec 2008 | 12:23 pm Nakamura's January exit on holdShunsuke Nakamura will remain with Celtic until the summer after Japanese club Yokohama F Marinos decide against a January transfer bid.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Dec 2008 | 12:17 pm Burress posts bail, will appear in court in March (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Dec 2008 | 11:45 am Prop Murray plays down Lions talkNorthampton and Scotland prop Euan Murray says he is not taking Lions selection for granted.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Dec 2008 | 11:32 am Rafa rules out move for Reds old boyRafael Benitez made it clear after Liverpool's home draw with West Ham that he will not make an attempt to re-sign Michael Owen in January.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Dec 2008 | 11:13 am Carra draws comfort from top spotDefender Jamie Carragher has admitted Liverpool are "going through a rough patch" but insists there are plenty of reasons to be positive.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Dec 2008 | 11:11 am DeGale makes move into pro ranksBritish Olympic boxing champion James DeGale turns professional along with Frankie Gavin and Billy Joe Saunders.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Dec 2008 | 10:56 am Ex-ECB chief against England tourFormer England and Wales Cricket chairman Lord MacLaurin believes England should call off their tour of India but ex-skipper Nasser Hussain urges the players to make a statement and return.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Dec 2008 | 10:10 am Ronaldo wins European footballer of the year award (AFP)
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News: Sports News | 2 Dec 2008 | 9:34 am Ronaldo scoops best player awardManchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo wins the Ballon D'Or award ahead of Lionel Messi and Fernando Torres.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Dec 2008 | 9:12 am For Burress’s Agent, Concern Is Limited to His InterestsPlaxico Burress’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, was in self-absorbed-agent mode during halftime of “Monday Night Football,” caring only about himself and his client.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:34 am Kenyon: No pressure on Big PhilPeter Kenyon has given Luiz Felipe Scolari a vote of confidence by insisting he will not be axed if he fails to deliver any trophies this term.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:28 am Burress’s Troubles Could Help ToomerPlaxico Burress’s self-inflicted gunshot wound has put receiver Amani Toomer, already a valuable player for the Giants, in position to benefit.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:25 am Knicks Tell Marbury to Stay Away From TeamTeam officials on Monday ordered Marbury not to attend practices or games while the parties try to arrange a permanent divorce.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:24 am N.F.L. Fast Forward: Amid Chaos, the Steelers Prove SteadyThe Steelers might have bulldozed their way toward being the A.F.C.’s best team by manhandling the Patriots, but they’ll have to earn the title by going through a brutal December schedule.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:21 am Open Membership: Rapid Rise of College Club Teams Creates a Whole New Level of SuccessCollege club sports are swiftly rising in popularity, a largely unnoticed phenomenon sweeping across campuses nationwide.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:21 am USC takes suspense out of Notre Dame gameText messages from press row.Remember back in the day, before Pete Carroll arrived, when USC-Notre Dame games at the Coliseum were highly anticipated, every seat in the house was filled and the outcome was in doubt all the way into the fourth quarter? . . . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am Faster starts are a Lakers priority on roadWith a three-game trip against lackluster opponents starting Tuesday, Lakers players say they're focused on shoring up their first-half play to take control of games earlier.It's hard to be motivated by a three-game trip against teams that are 15-32, but the Lakers will try their best by aiming for some in-game goals of their own. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am Clippers' Eric Gordon, Marcus Camby exercise cautionRookie shooting guard, who is nursing a sore right hamstring, leaves practice early, and Camby, who has an injured ankle, only watches film.Caution was the mode of operation Monday at practice, and if history is a proper guide, that's the way it should be around Clippers headquarters. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am Arbitration isn't offered to Rafael Furcal, Garret AndersonDodgers offer arbitration only to Ramirez, Lowe and Blake; Angels don't offer it to Anderson, but he may still return.Both local baseball teams on Monday chose not to offer key veteran players arbitration, the Angels passing on outfielder Garret Anderson and the Dodgers on shortstop Rafael Furcal. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao bout to start dominoesBoxing will play a 'what's next?' game of intrigue that is likely to make Ricky Hatton the chosen one in matchups that could land in London or Dubai.Boxing fans are on edge these days, not unlike your 6-year-old in the back seat on a long trip. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am Oscar De La Hoya gets a statue of limitationsThe boxer is an L.A. icon, but his bronze likeness outside Staples Center seems inappropriate next to Magic Johnson's and Wayne Gretzky's. He's still fighting, and his connection to the arena is tenuous.A third statue was unveiled outside Staples Center on Monday, joining the likenesses of Magic Johnson and Wayne Gretzky, and you'll never guess who. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am Lakers try to maintain reserve power on roadThe Lakers boast one of the NBA's best second units, but the players, and Coach Phil Jackson, recognize they'll face much greater challenges outside the friendly confines of Staples Center.The Lakers' "Bench Mob," as they have dubbed themselves, might have their mettle tested this week. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am Houston stars in its 'Monday Night' debutMario Williams has a season-high three sacks and forces a fumble and Steve Slaton runs for a pair of touchdowns to lead the Texans over slumping Jacksonville. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am Loss is a tough lesson for the KingsThey make two costly mistakes that lead to a 3-1 loss to Toronto.This one will sting, and it should. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am Trojans get a win and a valuable lessonUSC Coach Tim Floyd praises his team's ability to come back from a deficit in 74-69 win over USF, a trait that could come in handy down the road. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am Pete Carroll has NFL options, but none of them idealThere will be many head-coaching openings, possibly as many as three on the West Coast, but the USC coach has a good thing going and would have much to consider before returning to NFL.Fact A: Pete Carroll preaches competition. It's a cornerstone of the USC football program. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am Loss is a tough lesson for the KingsThey make two costly mistakes that lead to a 3-1 loss to Toronto. This one will sting, and it should.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am Arbitration isn't offered to Rafael Furcal, Garret AndersonDodgers offer arbitration only to Ramirez, Lowe and Blake; Angels don't offer it to Anderson, but he may still return. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am Pete Carroll has NFL options, but none of them idealThere will be many head-coaching openings, possibly as many as three on the West Coast, but the USC coach has a good thing going and would have much to consider before returning to NFL. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am Trojans get a win and a valuable lessonUSC Coach Tim Floyd praises his team's ability to come back from a deficit in 74-69 win over USF, a trait that could come in handy down the road.Knowing his team's inexperience, USC Coach Tim Floyd feared a loss against San Francisco might derail the Trojans' confidence heading into Thursday's matchup with No. 6 Oklahoma. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am Lance Armstrong's return to Tour de France is no surpriseArmstrong, a seven-time Tour de France winner, is working the publicity machine by announcing his return to cycling's premier event now. Armstrong's titles remain clouded by questions. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao bout to start dominoesBoxing will play a 'what's next?' game of intrigue that is likely to make Ricky Hatton the chosen one in matchups that could land in London or Dubai. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am N.B.A. Roundup: Pierce Propels Celtics Past MagicPaul Pierce scored 17 of his 24 points in the third quarter to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth straight victory, 107-88 over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 7:41 am Men’s Roundup: Scarlet Knights Avoid Another Loss, but Just BarelyEpiphanny Prince scored 25 points and Kia Vaughn had 10 points and 8 rebounds to help No. 15 Rutgers end a two-game losing streak by rallying past host Temple, 64-60.Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Dec 2008 | 7:41 am Texans tame Jaguars on Monday night debut (Reuters)Reuters - The Houston Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-17 in their first appearance in the nationally televised Monday night game since the franchise began in 2002.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Dec 2008 | 7:09 am Euro Action, Nov. 29-30A little snow couldn't stop Juventus from crushing Reggina in the Serie A ... check out our weekend European gallery!Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Dec 2008 | 7:05 am Dwight Lewis leads USC to victoryHe has a career-high 26 points and the Trojans rally down the stretch to remain unbeaten at Galen Center this season. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 6:41 am Man United's Ronaldo takes Golden Ball awardRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 2 Dec 2008 | 6:08 am Williams, Slaton lead Texans past Jags 30-17 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Dec 2008 | 5:17 am Offers are made for arbitrationThe Red Sox offered arbitration to two of their free agents, catcher Jason Varitek and pitcher Paul Byrd , before last night's midnight deadline to do so. Varitek and Byrd are the only Sox free agents...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 5:00 am NFL playoff pictureAFC TENNESSEE 11-1 4-0 vs. Division; 7-1 vs. Conference Remaining Games: Cleveland (4-8), at Houston (5-7), Pittsburgh (9-3), at Indianapolis (8-4)Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Dec 2008 | 5:00 am Browns' Anderson out for year; Winslow out weekCleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson is out for the rest of the season after tearing a knee ligament in Sunday's game against Indianapolis.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Dec 2008 | 4:42 am Sounders FC begins to take shapeBURNS: The newest MLS expansion club, Seattle begins to take shape after last week's expansion draft.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Dec 2008 | 3:53 am Pierce's 17 points in 3rd helps Boston pull away. (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Dec 2008 | 3:16 am Dodgers offer arbitration to Manny, Lowe, BlakeRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 2 Dec 2008 | 3:11 am Cech expects no apologiesChelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has admitted he has no expectations of manager Luiz Felipe Scolari receiving an apology from officials following their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Dec 2008 | 1:43 am Knicks order Marbury to stay away as talks failRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 1 Dec 2008 | 11:32 pm Former Badger charged with threatening SharapovaA former Wisconsin football player has been charged with threatening the lives of former Badgers coach Barry Alvarez and tennis star Maria Sharapova.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 1 Dec 2008 | 11:14 pm Browns' Anderson has torn MCL, out for seasonRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 1 Dec 2008 | 10:50 pm Harvin in protective boot, hopes to play vs. TideRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 1 Dec 2008 | 10:43 pm Andy Staples: Kiffin working the phones for players and coaches alreadyLane Kiffin didn't waste any time getting to work for the Volunteers.Source: SI.com | 1 Dec 2008 | 9:58 pm Armstrong confirms he'll race in Tour de FranceRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 1 Dec 2008 | 9:03 pm Peter King: Dr. Z is best football writer of our timeThe best football writer of our time is in my thoughts and prayers.Source: SI.com | 1 Dec 2008 | 6:12 pm
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