Cardinals, Titans, Giants headed to playoffs (AP)

Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett waves a towel at fans as he leaves the field after the Cardinals clinched the NFC West championship by defeating the St. Louis Rams in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)AP - Arizona clinched the NFC West on Sunday with a 34-10 rout of St. Louis, assuring the Cardinals (8-5) will host a postseason game for the first time since 1947, when they called Chicago home. It's also their first division crown since 1975, when they represented St. Louis.



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Source: ESPN.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 11:53 am

Reid ready to quit Thailand for Sunderland return (AFP)

Former Sunderland and Manchester city boss Peter Reid speaks during a press conference in Bangkok, September 2008. Reid has confirmed that he will quit his post as Thailand boss if he is offered the chance to return to Sunderland as manager following the departure of Roy Keane.(AFP/File/Natthapong Jeerangsawad)AFP - Peter Reid has confirmed that he would quit his post as Thailand boss if he was offered the chance to return to Sunderland as manager following the departure of Roy Keane.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Dec 2008 | 11:40 am

Hoy resolute after strong return

Chris Hoy insists there will be no let-up after outsprinting Britain's young stars in his first races in the UK since the Olympics.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Dec 2008 | 10:33 am

Stuart quits as Kangaroos coach

Ricky Stuart quits as Australia's rugby league coach after his abusive behaviour towards officials following the team's shock World Cup final loss.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Dec 2008 | 10:22 am

On League Night, a 300 Lives

Don Doane’s friends and fellow bowlers gathered to honor the man who died moments after bowling his first perfect game.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2008 | 10:10 am

Eager scores, fights to help Blackhawks KO Coyotes (AP)

Chicago Blackhawks' Ben Eager, left, battles Phoenix Coyotes' Shane Doan for the puck in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008. Eager scored twice in Chicago's 7-1 victory. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)AP - Scoring goals and throwing punches, Ben Eager had the time of his life in the Chicago Blackhawks' blowout victory over the Phoenix Coyotes.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Dec 2008 | 9:53 am

Wie finally proves she belongs on LPGA Tour (AP)

AP - Having played 90 holes over five days in pursuit of LPGA Tour membership, the final act for Michelle Wie was to sign her scorecard. Walking to the tent, one fan held up a sign that played off the marathon political season.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Dec 2008 | 9:52 am

No. 11 Louisville makes lone loss a distant memory (AP)

Louisville head basketball coach Rick Pitino gives directions to his players during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball game against Ohio, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008 in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)AP - Just one week after Louisville coach Rick Pitino said his players deserved their first loss of the season, he praised them after a second straight victory.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Dec 2008 | 9:52 am

The Panthers’ Unlikely but Successful Connection

Before the season began, Steve Smith and Jake Delhomme had already accumulated as many doubters as they now do yards.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2008 | 9:46 am

Title Game Is Causing Heightened Anticipation

The Sooners finished No. 1 and the Gators No. 2, setting up a national championship that will highlight two of college football’s dominant programs.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2008 | 9:40 am

49ers 24, Jets 14: Another Failed Trip West, and a Tie for First in the East

The Jets fell to 8-5 with the defeat, and into a tie with Miami and New England for first place in the American Football Conference East.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2008 | 9:35 am

Eagles 20, Giants 14: Giants Discover New Distraction: Losing

The defeat ended a seven-game winning streak for the Giants and was their first loss at home this season.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2008 | 9:30 am

Minaya Meets With Francisco Rodríguez

Mets General Manager Omar Minaya met with the free agent Francisco Rodríguez in a prelude to talks that could net the Mets a new closer by the end of the week.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2008 | 9:29 am

Steelers 20, Cowboys 13: On Frozen Day, Steelers’ Offense Thaws Just Enough

With one sweeping fourth-quarter drive and one stunning interception the Steelers rallied from a 10-point deficit and swiped a victory from under the Cowboys.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2008 | 8:39 am

Flames 3, Rangers 0: Rangers Cannot Stop Iginla and Flames

Calgary dealt the Rangers their third loss in four games because forward Jarome Iginla and the Flames generated just enough offense despite being outshot, 31-20.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2008 | 8:36 am

Knicks 104, Pistons 92: Harrington Lifts Knicks Over Detroit

Al Harrington saved the afternoon on Sunday by taking a kick-out from David Lee and draining a 3-pointer, giving the Knicks the edge they needed to win.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2008 | 8:32 am

Sports of The Times: Eagles Adjust Their Defense to a Team Without Burress

After a week of seemingly endless news coverage of Plaxico Burress’s shooting mishap, the Giants might have finally blinked.


Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2008 | 8:26 am

Florida, Oklahoma to play in BCS title game

The BCS has spoken. It's Oklahoma vs. Florida for all the marbles. SI.com's Stewart Mandel believes it's the most intriguing championship game in three years.
Source: SI.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 8:24 am

Don Banks: 'Boys in a world of hurt after loss

The 'Boys know they can't survive any more self-inflicted wounds.
Source: SI.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 8:22 am

Unbeaten Broncos head to Poinsettia, ND to Hawaii

If anyone's complaining, it's not the Broncos _ at least not publicly. "We're excited. We love San Diego. A lot of our players are from Southern California and this is a great, great...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Dec 2008 | 8:22 am

Return was team choice - Flintoff

England's Andrew Flintoff says the decision to play two Tests in India was made by the whole team, not senior individuals.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Dec 2008 | 8:15 am

Kentucky, East Carolina to play in Liberty Bowl

It'll be the same state, but a different bowl for the Kentucky football team. The Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn., announced Sunday that the Wildcats have agreed to play Conference USA...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Dec 2008 | 8:08 am

Manny Pacquiao's win is sweet, bittersweet for Freddie Roach

The trainer basks in the convincing victory that probably ended Oscar De La Hoya's storied boxing career, but also feels badly for the vanquished Golden Boy and the end of an era. ...
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Bruins get a bounce-back win

Coming off a tough loss at Texas, UCLA avoids a letdown to win a game that had Coach Ben Howland 'worried.' The...
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Lakers try a new angle

Offense offends Tex Winter, but the defense looks good for more than three quarters in a win over the Bucks. Somewhere...
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Bowled over? No, but it's still a treat

The BCS lineup has it right -- including the title game -- but, ahem, there's still that little matter of Texas. All you need to know about...
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Lamar Odom is asked to lead second unit

Phil Jackson still looking for stability with reserves. Sun Yue gets first playing time. Phil Jackson has picked out a leader for the...
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K-Rod meets with Mets on eve of winter meetings

Francisco Rodriguez met with the Mets on the eve of the winter meetings, and pitchers Darren Oliver and David Weather took themselves off the free-agent market by accepting arbitration offers from their former clubs before Sunday night's deadline.
Source: ESPN.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 7:38 am

Sun makes NBA debut for Lakers

Chinese Olympian Sun Yue has made his first National Basketball Association appearance for the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring four points in the Lakers' 105-92 victory over Milwaukee.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Dec 2008 | 7:29 am

Sun makes NBA debut for Lakers (AFP)

Sun Yue of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Chinese Olympian has made his first NBA appearance, scoring four points in the Lakers' 105-92 victory over Milwaukee(AFP/Noah Graham)AFP - Chinese Olympian Sun Yue has made his first National Basketball Association appearance for the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring four points in the Lakers' 105-92 victory over Milwaukee.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Dec 2008 | 7:29 am

Middaugh defeats Gushue to win The National curling final

QUEBEC - Wayne Middaugh captured his eighth career Grand Slam title Sunday with a 4-3 victory over Brad Gushue in the finals of The National curling event. Middaugh's Midland, Ont.,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Dec 2008 | 7:26 am

Boise St. (12-0) gets TCU ... Aloha, Notre Dame

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Source: SI.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 7:07 am

Eagles in charge, but Giants later clinch NFC East

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Source: ESPN.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 6:29 am

Eagles in charge, but Giants later clinch NFC East

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Cardinals, Titans and Giants clinch division titles

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans used victories Sunday to join the Super Bowl champion New York Giants in clinching their respective divisional titles.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Dec 2008 | 6:19 am

Varitek, Byrd reject Red Sox salary arbitration

Boston Red Sox say free agent catcher Jason Varitek and righthanded pitcher Paul Byrd have declined the team's offers of salary arbitration.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Dec 2008 | 6:08 am

Rodriguez meets with Mets (AP)

AP - Francisco Rodriguez met with the New York Mets on the eve of the winter meetings, and pitchers Darren Oliver and David Weather took themselves off the free-agent market by accepting arbitration offers from their former clubs before Sunday night's deadline.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Dec 2008 | 6:06 am

Rodriguez meets with Mets

Francisco Rodriguez met with the New York Mets on the eve of the winter meetings, and pitchers Darren Oliver and David Weather took themselves off the free-agent market by accepting...
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Celts' win streak at 12 after OT win over Pacers

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Source: ESPN.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 5:51 am

Meyer, Stoops may lose coaches and coordinators

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Still smiling Sunday night after hearing the official announcement that his team would face Oklahoma on Jan. 8 for the national title, Florida coach Urban Meyer addressed the elephant in the locker room. Someone asked if Gators defensive line coach Dan McCarney had interviewed for the head coaching job at New Mexico, and Meyer confirmed that McCarney had indeed met with Lobos athletic director Paul Krebs, who once hired Meyer at Bowling Green. Next, someone asked if Florida offensive coordinator Dan Mullen was a finalist for the head coaching job at Mississippi State. Meyer said that wasn't true, but he did acknowledge "conversations" about Mullen's future.
Source: SI.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 5:47 am

No. 12 UCLA rolls past Cal State Northridge, 85-67

Josh Shipp scored 11 of his 14 points in the first half and No. 12 UCLA defeated Cal State Northridge 85-67 Sunday night. Freshman Jrue Holiday added 14 points, five rebounds and four...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Dec 2008 | 5:32 am

Memorabilia of boxing champion Gene Tunney up for sale

for twice defeating rival Jack Dempsey. What isn't well known is that he loved Shakespeare and counted such literary giants as Ernest Hemingway and George Bernard Shaw among his ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Dec 2008 | 5:29 am

Panthers T Bridges arrested on assault charges

Carolina Panthers reserve guard Jeremy Bridges has been arrested on misdemeanor assault charges stemming from an incident at a restaurant. Bridges was taken into custody late Sunday...
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Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Dec 2008 | 5:26 am

Darren Oliver accepts Angels' offer of arbitration

Francisco Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira and Jon Garland turns down arbitration, as do Manny Ramirez, Derek Lowe and Casey Blake of the Dodgers. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Dec 2008 | 5:25 am

Clippers' backup unit works well in win

Clippers reserves account for 31 points in victory over Minnesota Timberwolves. There are lineups, sometimes,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Dec 2008 | 5:09 am

Lakers build big lead and coast home with win

There's no giving back their huge third-quarter lead as Phil Jackson starts Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum in the fourth quarter. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Dec 2008 | 5:05 am

ECU's Holtz has no Syracuse deal but may talk

East Carolina's Skip Holtz said he'd like to talk to Syracuse but has not accepted their head coaching job.
Source: ESPN.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 5:00 am

Meriweather shines in breakthrough moment

SEATTLE - It was over in a snap. The Patriots trailed all afternoon before taking the lead on Sammy Morris's 1-yard touchdown dive with 2:44 to play yesterday against the Seahawks. Forty-five seconds later,...
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Sources: Wolves edge closer to firing Wittman

Sources say the Minnesota Timberwolves are on the verge of firing coach Randy Wittman after a 4-15 start to the season.
Source: ESPN.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 4:40 am

49ers send reeling Jets to second straight loss

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Cardinals down Rams to claim NFC West title

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Source: ESPN.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 3:58 am

Florida, Oklahoma await pairing for national title (AP)

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (15) gets the crowd excited near the end of a 31-20 win over top ranked Alabama in the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008.  (AP Photo/Dave Martin)AP - That logjam at the top of the rankings wasn't so hard to figure out. Nobody dominated the last two months of college football like Oklahoma and Florida. Every poll and pretty much everyone outside of Texas agreed on that.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Dec 2008 | 3:33 am

Townsend's INT seals it, Steelers top Dallas 20-13 (AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward (86) is brought down by Dallas Cowboys' Zach Thomas after a two-yard gain during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)AP - Tony Romo was one play into what he expected to be a game-winning scoring drive and, with Dallas trying to preserve time late in the fourth quarter, couldn't believe it when Pittsburgh called time out.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Dec 2008 | 3:04 am

Sources: Browns have Schottenheimer on radar

If Romeo Crennel is fired by the Browns, a familiar name to Cleveland fans could get a chance to return to coach the team.
Source: ESPN.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 2:56 am

Allen's 35 lead Celtics past Pacers, 122-117 in OT (AP)

Indiana Pacers guard Marquis Daniels, right, shoots around Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008. The Celtics won 122-117 in overtime. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)AP - Ray Allen scored a season-high 35 points, and the Boston Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers 122-117 in overtime on Sunday to increase their winning streak to 12 games.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Dec 2008 | 2:23 am

Don Banks: Week 14 Snap Judgments

The Giants were due for a clunker, reports of the Eagles' demise have been exaggerated, the Lions can smell 0-16 and the Jets are frauds, writes Don Banks.
Source: SI.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 1:52 am

Adams unfazed by Portsmouth sale

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams assures Pompey fans he will not be forced to sell players in January after the club is put up for sale.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Dec 2008 | 7:26 pm

England call up Khan and Rashid

Fast bowler Amjad Khan is added to England's squad for the two-Test series in India, while Adil Rashid is named as back-up.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Dec 2008 | 6:55 pm

Everton 2-3 Aston Villa

Ashley Young scores in injury time to seal a 3-2 win at Everton, who had equalised seconds earlier.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Dec 2008 | 6:12 pm

West Brom 1-1 Portsmouth

West Brom remain bottom of the Premier League after Peter Crouch earns Portsmouth a draw at The Hawthorns
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Dec 2008 | 4:56 pm

Clermont Auvergne 25-19 Munster

Brock James scores all 25 points as Clermont Auvergne beat holders Munster in the Heineken Cup.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Dec 2008 | 4:45 pm

Ronaldo gets hands on Ballon d'Or

Man Utd forward Cristiano Ronaldo is presented with the prestigious Ballon d'Or trophy in a televised ceremony.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Dec 2008 | 4:38 pm

Hibernian 2-0 Celtic

An Artur Boruc blunder helps Hibernian end Celtic's 12-game winning run at the top of the Scottish Premier League.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Dec 2008 | 3:52 pm