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Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2008 | 1:07 pm

Atletico president worries over Marseille match

Atletico Madrid is worried that the jailing of a Marseille fan could put the Spanish club at risk in their next match.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Dec 2008 | 1:07 pm

Giants' Pierce talks with detectives (AP)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce listens to a question during a news conference at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.Pierce didn't know New York Giants teammate Plaxico Burress was carrying a gun last weekend until it accidentally discharged, injuring the receiver in the right thigh, Pierce's attorney said.  (AP Photo/Mike Derer)AP - Antonio Pierce and investigators finally met six days after the accidental shooting of New York Giants teammate Plaxico Burress to discuss a confusing timeline of events that has entangled the Super Bowl champions.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Dec 2008 | 1:00 pm

Ball State fumbles away perfection against Buffalo (AP)

Buffalo receiver Naaman Roosevelt (18) celebrates with teammates after his first quarter touchdown during the Mid-American Conference NCAA championship football game against Ball State at Ford Field in Detroit, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)AP - Ball State fumbled away its perfect season. The 12th-ranked Cardinals coughed up the ball four times and Buffalo scored off each turnover, routing the previously unbeaten team 42-24 Friday night in the Mid-American Conference championship game.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Dec 2008 | 12:52 pm

Simpson could have taken plea deal for less time (AP)

O.J. Simpson appears in court during his sentencing hearing at the Clark County Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, Pool)AP - O.J. Simpson is headed to prison for at least nine years, but a prosecutor says the former football star could have spent less time behind bars if he had accepted a plea deal before he was convicted.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Dec 2008 | 12:49 pm

Spurs-Burnley, Derby-Man U in League Cup semis

The remaining Premier League teams have been kept apart in the League Cup semifinals with defending champion Tottenham drawn against Burnley on Saturday and Manchester United to face Derby.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Dec 2008 | 12:47 pm

Rain upsets England warm-up plans

Coach Peter Moores is worried about England's preparations for the re-arranged Test series in India after rain disrupts training in Abu Dhabi.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Dec 2008 | 12:33 pm

From Russia with Vagner Love

CSKA Moscow's Vagner Love says he wants a move to England with Chelsea said to be interested in him.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Dec 2008 | 12:31 pm

SPL inquiry as weather hits games

The Scottish Premier League launches a probe as games at Kilmarnock and Motherwell are among eight postponed around Scotland.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Dec 2008 | 12:07 pm

Live text - Premier League

Fulham host Man City in Saturday's early kick-off, with Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Man Utd all in action later.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Dec 2008 | 11:59 am

Wenger: Arsenal nearly landed Ron

Arsene Wenger has revealed Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo was so once close to signing for Arsenal he even had a shirt made up.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Dec 2008 | 11:41 am

Fergie urges Tevez to be patient

Sir Alex Ferguson insists Carlos Tevez has no need to feel aggrieved at a lack of games for Manchester United this season.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Dec 2008 | 11:21 am

Rockets' Yao has giant game in win over Warriors

Yao was 9-for-9 from the line in the final quarter and 17-of-19 overall. "I'm just attacking the rim," Yao said. "If I catch it in the paint and turn around and draw contact, seven or...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 11:19 am

Rockets' Yao has giant game in win over Warriors (AP)

Houston Rockets' Yao Ming (11), of China, shoots for two of his 33 points as Golden State Warriors' Anthony Randolph defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 5, 2008 in Houston. The Rockets won 131-112. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)AP - Yao Ming might as well have squashed the Golden State Warriors like ants. The 7-foot-6 Chinese star scored 19 of his season-high 33 points in the fourth quarter, and had 14 rebounds and five assists in the Houston Rockets' 131-112 home victory over the Warriors on Friday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Dec 2008 | 11:19 am

Canucks stop skid with 2-1 win over Wild (AP)

Vancouver Canucks goalie Cory Schneider makes a glove save in the third period of an NHL hockey game as he went on to win his first game in the Canucks 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild Friday, Dec. 5, 2008 in St. Paul, Minn.  (AP Photo/Jim Mone)AP - Dearly missing Roberto Luongo, the Vancouver Canucks were looking for a lift. The usual back-and-forth with the Minnesota Wild provided the energy they needed.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Dec 2008 | 11:18 am

Beckham scoreless as Galaxy wins 3-0

David Beckham thrilled a crowd of 20,000 as the L.A. Galaxy beat an Oceania XI 3-0 in a friendly match on Saturday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Dec 2008 | 10:53 am

Benitez backs under-pressure Ince

Rafael Benitez hopes a win for his Liverpool side at Blackburn on Saturday will not result in Rovers boss Paul Ince getting the sack.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Dec 2008 | 10:05 am

Curbs keen on Black Cats post

Alan Curbishley has expressed his interest in the vacant manager's job at Sunderland after the departure of Roy Keane.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Dec 2008 | 10:01 am

Honda Pulls Out of Formula One Racing

Honda disbanded its Formula One team in a move that highlights the dismal state of the auto industry.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:52 am

Big teams pledge to remain in F1

BMW Sauber, Ferrari, McLaren-Mercedes, Renault and Toyota are all determined not to follow Honda out of Formula One.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:37 am

N.F.L. Roundup: Judge Blocks League From Suspending Five Players

A federal judge in Minneapolis has cleared the way for five N.F.L. players who had been suspended for violating the league’s drug policy to play Sunday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:33 am

Ready to Move On, Ellis Awaits League’s Discipline

The N.F.L. will review Shaun Ellis’s case under its substance-abuse policy, but Ellis indicated Friday that the legal system might first have to run its course.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:33 am

SCORECARD:

Here are the sports results from Friday. NHL Vancouver 2 Minnesota 1 Calgary 4 St. Louis 3 (OT) Edmonton 5 Los Angeles 4 (Shootout) Dallas 2 Colorado 1 (Shootout) NBA ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:31 am

Federal judge blocks NFL's suspension of 5 players (AP)

This Nov. 30, 2008 file photo shows New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister (26) eluding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense during an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. The NFL players union is suing to block the suspensions of five players for violating the league's anti-doping policy. The suit is on behalf of Minnesota Vikings Kevin Williams and Pat Williams, and New Orleans Saints Charles Grant, Deuce McAllister and Will Smith. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)AP - A federal judge on Friday blocked the NFL from suspending five players for violating the league's anti-doping policy by using a banned diuretic, clearing the way for them to play Sunday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:29 am

Cashman Meets With Teixeira; Sabathia Is on Deck

The Yankees general manager traveled to Washington to meet free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira and will soon meet pitcher C.C. Sabathia before baseball’s winter meetings.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:27 am

Coaching Rifts Add Wrinkles to U.S.C.-U.C.L.A. Rivalry

When U.C.L.A. plays Southern California on Saturday, it will be the first time Norm Chow will share a stage with Pete Carroll since the two men led the Trojans to a national championship four years ago.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:27 am

Alabama Climbs Aboard a Mountain of a Man

Alabama found a diamond in the rough in Terrence Cody, positioned him in the middle of its defensive line and built a title contender around him.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:27 am

Friday's action on the ice Bgt

It was a long road to win No. 1 for Cory Schneider. Filling in for injured Canucks star goalie Roberto Luongo, Schneider gave up a single goal in Vancouver's 2-1 win over Minnesota...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:08 am

Edmonton Oilers hold off L.A. Kings to win 5-4 in shootout

LOS ANGELES - Since joining the Edmonton Oilers, goaltender Mathieu Garon has been perfect when it comes to shootouts. Garon improved to 11-0 in the tiebreaker format, stopping two of...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:06 am

Clippers can't stop O.J. Mayo

The rookie from USC continues to impress, scoring 20 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a rare victory. His...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Andrew Bynum has bounce-back game for Lakers

After some chiding by Coach Phil Jackson for getting only three rebounds against Philadelphia, the young center has a season-high 19 points to go with 10 rebounds and three blocked shots. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Greg Maddux to retire on Monday

Maddux's agent, Scott Boras, says the pitcher will make his retirement official at baseball's winter meetings in Las Vegas. Maddux, who won 355 games, finished last season with the Dodgers. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Judge blocks NFL from suspending five players

He says he needs more time to consider the anti-doping case after hearing arguments from the league and players' association. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Simpson, appearing contrite, is sentenced to up to 33 years in prison

'In no way did I mean to hurt anybody. . . . I just wanted my personal things,' he tells the judge in his robbery and kidnapping case. Some link the result to his double-murder acquittal. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Lapses cost Kings in defeat

L.A. falls to Edmonton, 5-4, in shootout. Kings Coach Terry Murray challenged his players Friday morning to "think...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Lakers can't take it easily

After building a couple of big leads against the Wizards, they barely hang on when Butler misses a three-pointer. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Jim Cleamons says records are safe

He played with the Lakers when they won 33 in a row and coached under Phil Jackson when the Bulls went 72-10. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Closing in on a perfect prediction season for UCLA

When the Bruins started out by beating Tennessee, chances of the columnist being right on a 4-8 finish looked bleak. But now only USC stands in the way. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Willingham: Notre Dame made right call on Weis

Tyrone Willingham says Notre Dame made the right decision in retaining Charlie Weis as football coach.
Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2008 | 7:46 am

Ball State fumbles perfection, MAC title to Buffalo

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Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2008 | 7:20 am

Seeking Depth, Oklahoma Got Much More

Three years after his arrival, quarterback Sam Bradford has seized the opportunity and blossomed from a relatively low-profile recruit to one of college football’s most recognizable players.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Dec 2008 | 7:11 am

Pierce Meets With Police; No Decision on Charges

The Giants’ Antonio Pierce met for the first time with the authorities regarding his role in the events last Saturday morning after Plaxico Burress shot himself in the leg.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Dec 2008 | 6:54 am

Nets 113, Timberwolves 84: Nets Top Timberwolves in Clash of Young Titans

The Nets led the Timberwolves by as many as 17 points in the first half but saw their advantage waste away to 7 in the third quarter before they regained their poise.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Dec 2008 | 6:50 am

Hawks 98, Knicks 95: Uncertain Knicks Pass Up Best Shot

The Knicks were a little more complete at the start of Friday’s game, then became a lot less so after a loss to the rejuvenated Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Dec 2008 | 6:49 am

Friday's action on the boards Bgt

After suffering one of their worst losses of the season, a 108-88 decision against the lowly Washington Wizards, Vince Carter challenged his team to come back strong. He showed he...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 6:34 am

Raptors trounced by Jazz 114-87 in Jay Triano's coaching debut

SALT LAKE CITY - Paul Millsap had 17 points and 11 rebounds for his seventh straight double-double and added a career-high seven assists in the Utah Jazz's 114-87 victory over Toronto on...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 6:33 am

Edmonton beats Kings 5-4 in shootout

Dustin Penner got the tying goal with 11:37 left in the third period, Marc Pouliot and Ales Hemsky scored on backhanders in a shootout, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 6:31 am

Raptors-Jazz, Box


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 6:20 am

Judge blocks NFL's drug suspensions of 5 players

A federal judge has blocked the NFL from suspending five players for violating the league's anti-doping policy.
Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2008 | 6:10 am

De la Hoya prepared for Pacquiao

Oscar de la Hoya says he has trained for "King Kong" ahead of Saturday's super-fight with Manny Pacquiao.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Dec 2008 | 6:04 am

Millsap leads Jazz past Raptors

Paul Millsap had 17 points and 11 rebounds for his seventh straight double-double and added a career-high seven assists in the Utah Jazz's 114-87 victory over Toronto on Friday night in...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 5:59 am

O.J. Simpson gets sentence of 9 to 33 years in prison for Vegas robbery

LAS VEGAS - A weary and beaten-looking O.J. Simpson was put away Friday for at least nine years - and perhaps the rest of his life - for an armed robbery in a hotel room, bringing a...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 5:55 am

Blazers no match as Celtics grab 11th straight

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Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2008 | 5:45 am

Texas Tech's Leach offered five-year extension

Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell said he thinks there's a "great chance" his coach will leave.
Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2008 | 5:33 am

H.S. football: Longest win streak snapped at 89

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Source: SI.com | 6 Dec 2008 | 5:27 am

Cubs chairman: Team should be sold by spring

The chairman of the Chicago Cubs says he expects the baseball franchise to be sold by spring training.
Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2008 | 5:16 am

Injuries play big role in Patriots' drop to 7-5 (AP)

AP - Three-time Super Bowl champion Mike Vrabel stood in the New England Patriots' locker room and found a bright spot in the decline of the team of the decade.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Dec 2008 | 5:01 am

Varejao red-hot vs. Pacers

The wigs were fake. Everything else about the Cavaliers was very real. With thousands of Cleveland fans wearing curly, red-headed hairpieces in his honor, Anderson Varejao didn't miss a shot and scored...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Dec 2008 | 5:00 am

NHL hands Avery 6-game ban, counseling

Dallas Stars forward Sean Avery has been suspended for six games without pay for inappropriate comments made earlier this week in Calgary.
Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2008 | 4:52 am

Maddux, 43, to announce retirement, agent says

Greg Maddux will announce his retirement Monday at the baseball winter meetings in Las Vegas.
Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2008 | 4:50 am

Giants' Pierce speaks to police about Burress

After making them wait almost a week, Antonio Pierce talked to investigators Friday about the accidental shooting of New York Giants teammate Plaxico Burress.
Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2008 | 4:19 am

East Tennessee State beats Mercer 81-61 (AP)

AP - Kevin Tiggs scored a game-high 21 points as East Tennessee State defeated Mercer 81-61 on Thursday night in its Atlantic Sun Conference opener.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Dec 2008 | 3:20 am

O.J. Simpson to spend up to 33 years in prison

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Source: SI.com | 6 Dec 2008 | 2:49 am

Weis: Success at ND defined as BCS contention

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Source: SI.com | 6 Dec 2008 | 2:26 am

Greg Maddux to announce retirement after 355 wins (AP)

This Sept. 27, 2008 file photo shows Los Angeles Dodgers' Greg Maddux pitching to the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco. Maddux, a four-time Cy Young winner,  will announce his retirement Monday Dec. 8, 2008 at the baseball winter meetings in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)AP - Greg Maddux has thrown his last pitch. The four-time Cy Young winner will announce his retirement Monday at the baseball winter meetings, near his home in Las Vegas. Maddux, who turns 43 in April, ranks eighth on the career wins list with 355. He went 8-13 with a 4.22 ERA last season with the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Dec 2008 | 2:03 am

Giants' Pierce discusses Plax shooting with cops

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Source: SI.com | 6 Dec 2008 | 1:55 am

Ghost of Keane to haunt Old Trafford (AFP)

Roy Keane had supposedly been one of the leading candidates to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson, seen here, as Manchester United manager when the Scot finally chooses to call it a day at Old Trafford(AFP/File/Diego Tuson)AFP - Roy Keane had supposedly been one of the leading candidates to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager when the Scot finally chooses to call it a day at Old Trafford.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Dec 2008 | 1:38 am

New deal: Nutt at Ole Miss

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Source: SI.com | 6 Dec 2008 | 12:58 am

Black Caps wield axe for Windies

New Zealand ring the changes ahead of the West Indies series which starts on Thursday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Dec 2008 | 11:40 pm

Divergent roads for KG & Marbury

It has been 12 years since KG and Stephon Marbury first took the Twin Cities by storm. SI.com's Steve Aschburner details the stars' divergent paths since then.
Source: SI.com | 5 Dec 2008 | 10:57 pm

Maddux to make retirement official

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Source: SI.com | 5 Dec 2008 | 10:48 pm

Bayern beats Hoffenheim 2-1 to reclaim lead

Bayern caught surprise Bundesliga leaders Hoffenheim at the top of the table following Friday's dramatic 2-1 victory.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 5 Dec 2008 | 10:18 pm

Cowboys' Barber misses fourth straight practice

IRVING, Texas (AP) -- The Dallas Cowboys activated running back Alonzo Coleman off their practice squad Friday after Marion Barber missed his fourth consecutive practice with a dislocated right pinkie toe.
Source: SI.com | 5 Dec 2008 | 10:13 pm

Cardiff Blues 21-17 Biarritz

Full-back Ben Blair kicks 15 points as Cardiff Blues hold off Biarritz in a scrappy Heineken Cup encounter.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Dec 2008 | 9:56 pm

Edinburgh 16-25 Wasps

A late try from Tom Rees seals a scrappy Heineken Cup victory for Wasps at Murrayfield.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Dec 2008 | 9:13 pm

NHL gives Avery six-game suspension

NEW YORK (AP) -- NHL suspends Sean Avery for six games
Source: SI.com | 5 Dec 2008 | 8:08 pm

Evra banned after Chelsea fracas

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is banned for four matches following last season's post-match altercation at Stamford Bridge.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 5 Dec 2008 | 7:18 pm