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Source: ESPN.com | 9 Dec 2008 | 1:36 pm

Reports: Mets near three-year deal with K-Rod

The Mets are reportedly closing in on a three-year deal for free-agent reliever Francisco Rodriguez.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Dec 2008 | 1:35 pm

Lewis charged with drug smuggling

Former England cricketer Chris Lewis is remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with attempting to smuggle drugs.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Dec 2008 | 1:26 pm

Allardyce keen on Sunderland post

Sam Allardyce would be open to to an approach from Sunderland about their vacant manager's post.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Dec 2008 | 1:25 pm

Baseball Executives Face the Odds

While 30 major league teams convene inside the Bellagio with hopes of bolstering their championship hopes, some simple numbers will inform them of just how close they may be to winning it all.


Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Dec 2008 | 1:16 pm

Real Madrid appoint Ramos as boss

Real Madrid appoint ex-Tottenham manager Juande Ramos as their new coach after sacking Bernd Schuster.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Dec 2008 | 1:11 pm

Real Madrid set to fire Schuster: radio (AFP)

Real Madrid's German coach Bernd Schuster gestures during the Spanish league match against Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, December 7. Real Madrid are set to fire Schuster and replace him with former Tottenham and Sevilla coach Juande Ramos, the Cadena Ser radio station reported on Tuesday.(AFP/File/Philippe Desmazes)AFP - Real Madrid are set to fire manager Bernd Schuster and replace him with former Tottenham and Sevilla coach Juande Ramos, the Cadena Ser radio station reported on Tuesday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Dec 2008 | 12:58 pm

Blackburn given survival target

Blackburn chairman John Williams says his side need to win at least nine more games to save their season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Dec 2008 | 12:49 pm

Viva Las Vegas: Winter Meetings open in Sin City (AP)

AP - The only big money that changed hands during the first day at the winter meetings was in the sprawling casino. No teams made gambles on players as club officials and executives settled into the Bellagio Hotel & Casino. There was just one trade, with the Detroit Tigers acquiring catcher Gerald Laird from the Rangers in a deal that sent right-handed pitching prospects Guillermo Moscoso and Carlos Melo to Texas.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Dec 2008 | 12:46 pm

Mets close to 3-year deal with K-Rod

LAS VEGAS -- The Mets appeared to be closing in late Monday night on a deal to bring star free-agent closer Francisco Rodriguez to New York.
Source: SI.com | 9 Dec 2008 | 12:26 pm

Baggies rocked by Miller lay-off

West Bromwich Albion striker Ishmael Miller is ruled out for the season with a cruciate knee ligament injury.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Dec 2008 | 11:58 am

Carter to face Leicester

Team news ahead of Sunday's Heineken Cup match.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Dec 2008 | 11:45 am

DeAngelo Williams powers Panthers past Bucs 38-23 (AP)

Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) runs past Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Derrick Brooks (55) for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)AP - DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart proved a dominating tandem, and the Panthers seized control of the competitive NFC South with a 38-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Dec 2008 | 11:29 am

England to donate first Test fees

England's players will donate half their match fees from Thursday's first Test with India towards the victims of the terror attacks in Mumbai.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Dec 2008 | 11:25 am

Keane not for sale, says Benitez

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists Robbie Keane has a future at Anfield, despite conceding the £20.3m striker is underperforming.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Dec 2008 | 10:58 am

Louisville celebrates return to top 10 with win

Louisville spent a week outside the top 10 after an upset loss to Western Kentucky. The Cardinals are playing defense like they don't plan on making that mistake again. A few hours...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 10:48 am

Louisville celebrates return to top 10 with win (AP)

Louisville's Samardo Samuels goes up over Lamar players Skyler Williams and Coy Custer (52) for a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Monday, Dec. 8, 2008.  Louisville won the game 78-56.  (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)AP - Louisville spent a week outside the top 10 after an upset loss to Western Kentucky.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Dec 2008 | 10:48 am

D-Wade's 41 helps Heat rally past Bobcats 100-96 (AP)

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade shoots to the basket against the Charlotte Bobcats in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)AP - D.J. Augustin's 3-pointer swished through the net midway through the final quarter to extend Charlotte's lead, Adam Morrison punched the air, and those Bobcats who weren't in the game sprung to life on their bench.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Dec 2008 | 10:46 am

D-Wade's 41 helps Heat rally past Bobcats 100-96

D.J. Augustin's 3-pointer swished through the net midway through the final quarter to extend Charlotte's lead, Adam Morrison punched the air, and those Bobcats who weren't in the game...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 10:46 am

Keane plans return to management

Roy Keane hopes to get back into management after quitting as Sunderland boss.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Dec 2008 | 10:24 am

Healy angry with boss Worthington

Sunderland striker David Healy hits out at Northern Ireland boss Nigel Wothington after he criticised the fitness of his players.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Dec 2008 | 10:12 am

Mets Appear Close to Signing Francisco Rodríguez

The search intensified Monday when Omar Minaya continued negotiations with the agent for Francisco Rodríguez, to whom the Mets extended a contract proposal.


Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Dec 2008 | 10:03 am

'FREE the BOWL(TM) From Beer Ads' Video Contest Launched

Youth-Produced Anti-Beer Ads vs. Anheuser-Busch at href="http://www.FreetheBowl.com">www.FreetheBowl.com SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 10:00 am

IOC to retest 500 doping samples from Beijing

Some 500 doping samples from the Beijing Olympics will be retested in January, the IOC said Tuesday. About 400 blood tests searching for the illegal use of CERA, a new version of the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 9:58 am

GM: Sabathia says he would like to be a Dodger

Dodgers GM Ned Colletti says that CC Sabathia told him he wants to be a Dodger.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Dec 2008 | 9:21 am

Cowboys' playoff outlook dimmed by loss

With a late lead in Pittsburgh, the Cowboys blow a chance to get a boost in the wild-card race and douse the talks about them falling apart.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Dec 2008 | 9:20 am

Weiss' OT goal gives Panthers win over Senators (AP)

Ottawa Senators' Alex Auld, looks back at the pucks at Florida Panthers' Stephen Weiss' winning overtime goal during overtime in an NHL hockey game at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Canada on Monday Dec. 8, 2008. The Panthers won 4-3.  (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Sean Kilpatrick)AP - Stephen Weiss listened to some advice he's been hearing all season, and it paid off.



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

Weiss' OT goal gives Panthers win over Senators

Weiss scored with 10 seconds left in overtime as the Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Monday night. After a turnover by the Senators, Weiss moved in across the blue line...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:53 am

Broncos TB Hillis going on IR with torn hamstring (AP)

Denver Broncos fullback Peyton Hillis, right, is lead off the field by trainer Steve Antonopulos after Hillis was injured against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second quarter of the Broncos' 24-17 victory in an NFL football game in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP - The Denver Broncos' backfield carousel shows no sign of slowing down.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:50 am

Broncos TB Hillis going on IR with torn hamstring

The Denver Broncos' backfield carousel shows no sign of slowing down. Rookie Peyton Hillis, who had energized the offense over the last month, on Monday became the fifth Broncos tailback
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:50 am

Chicago reaches deal to buy Olympic Village site

Organizers for Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympics have reached an agreement to buy a former hospital campus they intend to transform into an Olympic Village. Chicago 2016 officials...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:48 am

Chinese crackdown finds 36 players gave false ages

A crackdown on "age shaving" has found 36 players in China's professional basketball league were older than they originally stated, the official basketball association announced Tuesday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:34 am

Roundup: Maddux Retires After 23 Seasons and 355 Wins

Greg Maddux retires with more victories than any living pitcher; he has 355 wins, one more than Roger Clemens.


Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:26 am

Lamar Odom to be Lakers' second-unit director

Coach Phil Jackson has put the veteran forward in charge of keeping the Lakers' reserves calm, focused and efficient. Odom says he's up to the job. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Clippers fall to Dwight Howard's Magic

Howard has 23 points and 22 rebounds on his 23rd birthday in Orlando's 95-88 victory over the Clippers, who get 27 points from Baron Davis, and 21 points and 12 rebounds from Zach Randolph. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Pete Carroll should be applauded for his consistent excellence

Seven straight BCS appearances, seven straight seasons of at least 11 wins, and seven Pac-10 titles in a row is just greatness at work. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Clippers falls to Dwight Howard's Magic

Howard has 23 points and 22 rebounds on his 23rd birthday in Orlando's 95-88 victory over the Clippers, who get 27 points from Baron Davis, and 21 points and 12 rebounds from Zach Randolph. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Francisco Rodriguez isn't drawing a lot of interest

The Mets have offered him a two-year, $24-million deal, far less than the five-year, $75-million deal he was seeking. Remember that three-year,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Lakers' Trevor Ariza a no-worries teammate

Ariza's arrival in a trade with Orlando a year ago caused concern among some Lakers about team chemistry. He's allayed those fears, and then some. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Mater Dei's lineup is fully loaded

The program has long been successful, but now, for the first time, every Monarchs starter is bound for a major-college program. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Frazar leads 28 players who earn PGA Tour cards; no Canadians included

LA QUINTA, Calif. - Harrison Frazar finished a memorable week that included a 59 by reaching his ultimate goal Monday, closing with a 5- under 67 at the PGA Tour qualifying tournament to...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 7:57 am

Roundup: Panthers’ Run Attack Flattens Buccaneers

The Carolina Panthers ran roughshod over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 38-23, and Tampa Bay was left to wonder how its No. 4-ranked defense could not slow down the Panthers’ twin rushing attack.


Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Dec 2008 | 7:52 am

BMW Oracle Won’t Drop America’s Cup Lawsuit

The lingering America’s Cup dispute between the defender Alinghi and the would-be challenger BMW Oracle Racing looks increasingly likely to be settled in court.


Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Dec 2008 | 7:33 am

Jacobs’s Sore Knee Could Hurt Giants

Brandon Jacobs left the game in the third quarter Sunday, when the Giants fell to 11-2 after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles, 20-14.


Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Dec 2008 | 7:12 am

Yanks Will Be Patient as Sabathia Decides

After two sit-downs with C.C. Sabathia, the Yankees are more smitten than ever, although Sabathia left town Monday without a commitment.


Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Dec 2008 | 7:09 am

Duhon Flourishes, With an Assist

Chris Duhon returns to Chicago as one of the league leaders in assists, the engine of the Knicks’ supercharged offense and the apple of Coach Mike D’Antoni’s eye.


Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Dec 2008 | 7:07 am

N.F.L. Fast Forward: America’s Team Is Falling Into Recession

The Cowboys have realized their potential for only fleeting moments this season, which was evident again Sunday after they let a crucial victory slip away in the fourth quarter against the Steelers.


Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Dec 2008 | 7:04 am

Carolina runs over Tampa Bay, 38-23

If the idea of a playoff date in Carolina doesn't scare the NFC, it should now, says Don Banks. The Panthers ripped the Bucs 38-23 and improved to 7-0 at home.
Source: SI.com | 9 Dec 2008 | 6:58 am

Jets’ Jog to Playoffs Becomes a Sprint

What could have been a gentle run to the playoffs has, in the space of two weeks, turned into a string of must-win games and a search for accountability.


Source: NYT > Sports | 9 Dec 2008 | 6:48 am

Last place Grizzlies upset injury-plagued Rockets

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rudy Gay scored 20 points to help the Memphis Grizzlies to an 109-97 upset victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 6:41 am

Wade scores 41 to lead Heat to 4th straight win

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Source: ESPN.com | 9 Dec 2008 | 6:01 am

Dodgers need to sign CC Sabathia

The free-agent pitcher would be an ace in the rotation, the clubhouse and the community. Ned Colletti ran into...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 5:55 am

BCS voters' secret is out, and it's . . . hilarious

The final ballots of some coaches' poll voters are revealing. Also strange, self-serving and, more often than not, funny. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 5:30 am

Breaks are going their way

Ever since he arrived in Boston, coach Claude Julien has made breakout drills a staple of the morning skate, with the hope that the act of defensemen making crisp first passes and forwards receiving them...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 9 Dec 2008 | 5:00 am

Australian tennis arena named in honour of Ken Rosewall (AFP)

Australian tennis player Ken Rosewall seen here in 1960. Australian tennis legends on Tuesday welcomed the naming of Sydney's 2000 Olympics tennis venue in honour of the eight-time Grand Slam champion(AFP/File/null)AFP - Australian tennis legends on Tuesday welcomed the naming of Sydney's 2000 Olympics tennis venue in honour of eight-time Grand Slam champion Ken Rosewall.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Dec 2008 | 4:49 am

After 355 wins in 23 seasons, Maddux retires

After 355 wins and 23 major league seasons, Greg Maddux announced his retirement.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Dec 2008 | 4:17 am

Wade leads Heat rally past Bobcats, 100-96 (AP)

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade shoots to the basket against the Charlotte Bobcats in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)AP - Dwyane Wade scored 41 points, 10 in the final 8 1/2 minutes to help the Miami Heat rally in the fourth quarter and beat the Charlotte Bobcats 100-96 on Monday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Dec 2008 | 3:27 am

MLB.com lays off 4.5 percent of its employees

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Source: SI.com | 9 Dec 2008 | 3:26 am

Texas QB McCoy says he'll return for senior year

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy will return for his senior season, according to a newspaper report.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Dec 2008 | 3:20 am

Azinger won't return as U.S. Ryder Cup captain

Paul Azinger won't return as captain of the United States Ryder Cup team, he told Bob Verdi of GolfWorld.com on Monday.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Dec 2008 | 3:12 am

Tigers land C Laird from Rangers for 2 prospects

The Detroit Tigers have traded two pitching prospects to the Texas Rangers for backup catcher Gerald Laird, according to media reports.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Dec 2008 | 3:06 am

Wolves ax Wittman; McHale in

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Source: SI.com | 9 Dec 2008 | 2:55 am

Veterans elect former 2B Gordon to Hall of Fame

Former second baseman Joe Gordon has been elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee.
Source: ESPN.com | 9 Dec 2008 | 2:44 am

Goodell addresses Burress situation, gun policy

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Source: SI.com | 9 Dec 2008 | 2:36 am

Floundering Wolves bounce Randy Wittman (AP)

In this Dec. 6, 2008 file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Randy Wittman gestures to his players during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Minneapolis. Wittman was fired as coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, two days after an embarrassing 23-point loss at home to the last-place Los Angeles Clippers. Kevin McHale took over as coach, leaving his job as the club's vice president of basketball operations.  (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File)AP - When Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor fired Randy Wittman on Monday and asked Kevin McHale to step in, he didn't just make a coaching change.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Dec 2008 | 1:48 am

Tottenham wins 2-0 at West Ham

Second-half goals by Ledley King and Jamie O'Hara gave Tottenham a 2-0 victory at West Ham on Monday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Dec 2008 | 12:58 am

Keane vows to return to management

Roy Keane has revealed he plans to return to management in the future after resigning as Sunderland boss last week.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Dec 2008 | 12:41 am

Fulmer to work as assistant to Tennessee prez

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Source: SI.com | 9 Dec 2008 | 12:39 am

Menez: McCoy edges Bradford on my Heisman ballot

It's the closest Heisman race Gene Menez has seen, but after splitting hairs he takes quarterback Colt McCoy by a nose over Big 12 counterpart Sam Bradford.
Source: SI.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 10:21 pm

Hoffenheim and Bayern exchange heated words

Bundesliga co-leaders Hoffenheim and Bayern have exchanged heated words after Bayern's victory on Friday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Dec 2008 | 10:21 pm

Schuster, Calderon under fire at Real Madrid

After a 4-3 loss to Sevilla on Sunday, Real Madrid and under-fire boss Bernd Schuster are feeling the title slipping away.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Dec 2008 | 10:12 pm

Darren Eliot: Dynamic duo with a difference

Reasons Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are a special kind of duo.
Source: SI.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 9:41 pm

5 NBA players who have stepped up in '08

Opportunity presented itself, and these five players have answered.
Source: SI.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 8:40 pm

Peter King: NFL heading for Wild finish

Dallas' playoff hopes take a hit, Miami's rolling, more on Week 14.
Source: SI.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 7:19 pm

Arsenal pushes back Rosicky's return to March

Arsenal has pushed back Tomas Rosicky's predicted return from injury so far that the Czech Republic captain will have been out of action for more than a year by the time he is fit.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Dec 2008 | 6:39 pm

Adebayor: Eboue will bounce back

Emmanuel Adebayor has backed 'best mate' Emmanuel Eboue to return "stronger than ever" after being booed off by Arsenal's own fans.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Dec 2008 | 6:38 pm

Ronaldo: I feel at home with United

Golden Ball winner Cristiano Ronaldo says he is loving life in Manchester and hopes to win more trophies at the club.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Dec 2008 | 3:42 pm

PSV faces depleted Liverpool in Champions League

History is against PSV Eindhoven as it looks to become the first Dutch side in more than 40 years to beat Liverpool on Tuesday and boost its chances of sealing a spot in the UEFA Cup by finishing third in its Champions League group.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Dec 2008 | 1:32 pm

Keane set to lead Reds' attack

Robbie Keane looks set to return to the Liverpool side to lead their attack in Tuesday's final Champions League Group D game at PSV Eindhoven.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Dec 2008 | 1:32 pm

Serena withdraws from Hopman Cup in Australia

U.S. Open champion and No. 2-ranked Serena Williams has withdrawn from next month's Hopman Cup international mixed team tournament.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 8 Dec 2008 | 12:02 pm