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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Dec 2008 | 1:00 pm

Ibanez, Phils agree to 3-year, $30 million deal

The Phillies have agreed to a three-year contract with free-agent outfielder Raul Ibanez, pending a physical. The deal is believed to be worth $30 million over three years.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Dec 2008 | 12:55 pm

F1 unveils cost-cutting blueprint

A raft of measures have been agreed that should cut the budgets of Formula One teams by at least 30%.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Dec 2008 | 12:54 pm

Champions League cricket scrapped

The inaugural Champions League Twenty20 competition in India has been cancelled.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Dec 2008 | 12:45 pm

Gould's field goal in OT lifts Bears over Saints (AP)

Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould (9) pumps his fist as New Orleans Saints cornerback Usama Young (28) lies on the turf after Gould kicked the game-winning field goal in overtime to beat the Saints 27-24 during an NFL football game in Chicago, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. At left is Bears tight end Greg Olsen (82) and center is holder Brad Maynard (4). (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)AP - Robbie Gould raced over to his tee on the Chicago Bears sideline after the New Orleans Saints tried to ice him with a timeout in overtime Thursday night. After a practice kick, Gould walked back onto the field and booted the Saints out of Soldier Field with another devastating loss. He connected from 35 yards on Chicago's first possession of overtime, lifting the Bears to a 27-24 victory that boosted their playoff hopes.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Dec 2008 | 12:38 pm

Uefa set to make Rooney decision

Uefa will decide on Monday whether to punish Man Utd's Wayne Rooney for his Champions League clash with Aalborg's Kasper Risgard.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Dec 2008 | 12:14 pm

Austria host Winter Youth Games

Innsbruck will host the inaugural Winter Youth Olympics in 2012.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Dec 2008 | 11:57 am

Ronaldo, Torres up for Fifa award

Manchester United's Ronaldo and Liverpool's Fernando Torres are shortlisted for the Fifa World Player of the Year award.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Dec 2008 | 11:49 am

Innsbruck to host first Winter Youth Games in 2012

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Innsbruck will host the inaugural Winter Youth Olympics in 2012. The International Olympic Committee has awarded the games to the Austrian city over Kuopio,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 11:46 am

Swann on song as England prosper

England seize control of the first Test against India after Graeme Swann takes two wickets in his first over as a Test bowler.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Dec 2008 | 11:45 am

FIFA reveals player of the year nominees (AFP)

AC Milan's Brazilian midfielder Kaka during a Serie A match against Catania at San Siro Stadium in Milan, December 7. World football's ruling body FIFA has revealed the remaining contenders for the 2008 World Player and FIFA Women's World Player awards, to be handed out here on January 12, 2009.(AFP/File/Giuseppe Cacace)AFP - World football's ruling body FIFA on Friday revealed the remaining contenders for the 2008 World Player and FIFA Women's World Player awards, to be handed out here on January 12, 2009.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Dec 2008 | 11:44 am

Chelsea get tough with wantaway players

Chelsea have issued a stern reminder to players with ambitions on leaving the club prior to the end of their contract by declaring the club will decide who will be transferred and when.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 10:50 am

Van der Sar extends Man Utd deal

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar signs a one-year contract extension to keep him at Old Trafford until 2011.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Dec 2008 | 10:42 am

Premier League agrees Asia link

The Premier League and the Asian Football Confederation announce a link-up to help forge closer relations between the organisations.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Dec 2008 | 10:32 am

Indian minister against Pakistan tour

India's cricket tour of Pakistan should not go ahead in the wake of the Mumbai attacks, India's sports minister says.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Dec 2008 | 10:15 am

Lord's faces Test match rethink

Lord's could host fewer Tests in the future as England bosses consider staging more matches at other venues.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Dec 2008 | 9:37 am

Sports of The Times: A Breakthrough for a Program, and for Its Coach

The University at Buffalo’s example of recent success represents an inspirational moment in a season dominated by the usual powerhouses of the football universe.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Dec 2008 | 9:22 am

I.O.C. Strips 2 Medalists for Doping

The International Olympic Committee stripped two Belarusian hammer throwers of their medals and disqualified a Polish kayaker from the Beijing Games.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Dec 2008 | 9:21 am

Cashman Visits With Pettitte

General Manager Brian Cashman visited the stalwart Yankees’ left-hander who was left to consider a $10 million proposal to return to the Bronx.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Dec 2008 | 9:20 am

Mobley Gives Grateful Goodbye to the Knicks

Ending an 11-year N.B.A. career, the Knicks’ Cuttino Mobley announced his retirement Thursday after being diagnosed with a potentially fatal heart condition.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Dec 2008 | 9:19 am

As Money Tightens, Scaling Back On Jobs and Fun

At the minor league job fair and trade show, the topic on many minds was the floundering economy, which is expected to have a pronounced effect on baseball’s lower levels.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Dec 2008 | 9:19 am

Penguins hold big lead, Flyers rally to top 'Canes

The hometown Pittsburgh Penguins coasted to a rousing rout of the New York Islanders on Thursday night, while the cross-state Philadelphia Flyers sent the Carolina Hurricanes packing with a
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 9:13 am

Penguins hold big lead, Flyers rally to top 'Canes (AP)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Pascal Dupuis (9) is greeted by teammate Petr Sykora, left rear, of the Czech Republic, after scoring his third goal of the game against the New York Islanders in the third period of a NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. Penguins beat the Islanders 9-2.  (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)AP - Pennsylvania produced a pair of big-time early leads — only one held up.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Dec 2008 | 9:13 am

Thunder still drawing well with NBA's worst record

No matter how many ways the Oklahoma City Thunder find to lose, they certainly don't seem to have any trouble finding people to watch it happen. Despite having an NBA-worst 2-21 record...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 9:12 am

Thunder still drawing well with NBA's worst record (AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder Kevin Durant dunks against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. Durant's season-high 41 points was not enough for the Thunder, as they lost to Golden State 112-102. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)AP - No matter how many ways the Oklahoma City Thunder find to lose, they certainly don't seem to have any trouble finding people to watch it happen.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Dec 2008 | 9:12 am

NY, NY: Yankees and Mets big winners at meetings (AP)

In this Aug. 24, 2008 file photo, Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher CC Sabathia pitches to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a baseball game in Milwaukee. Sabathia and the New York Yankees are closing in on a seven-year contract worth about $160 million, a deal that would be a record for a pitcher. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck, File)AP - Two teams from New York took over the town at baseball's winter meetings.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Dec 2008 | 9:10 am

NY, NY: Yankees and Mets big winners at meetings

Two teams from New York took over the town at baseball's winter meetings. It helps to arrive in Vegas carrying plenty of cash. As baseball's annual swap session broke up Thursday, the
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 9:10 am

Sal Yvars Dies at 84; Revealed Baseball Scheme

Yvars was a catcher for the New York Giants who took part in, and later revealed, a sign-stealing scheme that might have helped propel the Giants to their 1951 pennant victory.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Dec 2008 | 9:03 am

Jan Kemp Dies at 59; Exposed Fraud in Grades of Players

Dr. Kemp’s lawsuit against the University of Georgia in the 1980s drew national attention to preferential treatment of college athletes unable to meet academic standards.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Dec 2008 | 9:03 am

William S. Stevens, 60, Dies; Wrote Infield Fly Note

Mr. Stevens’s semi-parodic analogy between the infield-fly rule and development of Anglo-American common law achieved longstanding legal fame.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Dec 2008 | 9:03 am

A Moving 40th Birthday Gift

A Manhattan man’s family paid $400 to get Richard Kiplagat, a world-class Kenyan road racer, to agree to go running with him on his 40th birthday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Dec 2008 | 8:40 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Sykora Celebrates Rout of Isles

Petr Sykora ended the longest streak in N.H.L. history without a hat trick by a player who had at least two goals in a game, leading the Penguins’ rout of the Islanders on Thursday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Dec 2008 | 8:31 am

'60 Minutes' will find out what makes Pete Carroll tick

CBS show follows USC coach from the practice field to the inner city. USC football Coach Pete Carroll did not...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Angels may be in the picture for Jake Peavy

There's no deal for Mark Teixeira at winter meetings, but after Padres' deal with Cubs falls through, Angels are expected to rekindle talks for right-hander Peavy. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

NASCAR teams Petty Enterprises, Gillett Evernham in merger talks

Petty Enterprises also parts ways with ex-champion Bobby Labonte. The team has cut about 70 jobs after losing sponsor General Mills. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

IOC pressing U.S. to take smaller cut of Olympic funds

President Jacques Rogge says he wants the long dispute resolved before the panel decides where to hold the 2016 Games. U.S. representatives don't want to take less from sponsorships and TV rights. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Dustin Brown has tricky night for Kings

He helps set up advantages by taking penalties and gets his first hat trick in a 6-2 victory over the Blues. Dustin...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Mets find relief in the desert

Yankees make the biggest splash at the winter meetings, but the other New York team fills its biggest need with Francisco Rodriguez and J.J. Putz. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Team plays waiting game with Manny Ramirez and Rafael Furcal

Colletti remains hesitant to give long-term deals to each player. The Dodgers had their first conversation with...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Lakers' Andrew Bynum wants to be in the game at the end

The center has sat out final minutes of the team's last three games. Coach Phil Jackson, who has been putting in Lamar Odom, says Bynum needs to show 'the ability to play defense appropriately.' ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Artesia High basketball coach is suspended

Ken Shyne says the school's principal is accusing him of insubordination. Shyne didn't allow the boys' team to play in a tournament because of a dispute with a rival coach. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Hard times bring high school football teams together

Pain of coaches' crises is eased by players at Temecula Chaparral and Corona Centennial. When he lost his mother...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Injunction upheld; suspended players to return

A Minnesota judge extended his injunction against the suspension of five players for violating the NFL's anti-doping policy on Thursday, clearing the way for them to play at least the next two weeks and into the postseason.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Dec 2008 | 7:54 am

Interference call helps Bears past Saints in OT

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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Dec 2008 | 7:49 am

Dartnall opens two-shot lead at Australian open

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Stephen Dartnall continued his surprising run of form by taking a two-shot lead in the rain-hit second round of the Australian Open at Royal Sydney on Friday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 7:44 am

Sources: Marrone takes Syracuse coaching job

New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Doug Marrone has accepted the head coaching position at Syracuse University and will be on campus for a news conference Friday, multiple sources told ESPN.com.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Dec 2008 | 7:32 am

NBA roundup: Thursday's action on the boards

At 21-2, the Boston Celtics of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen are off to the best start in the franchise's storied history. Even Bill Russell, Larry Bird and Bob Cousy never...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 7:32 am

NHL roundup: Thursday's action on the ice

Petr Sykora finally scored three goals for the first time in his long career Thursday, highlighting a night of NHL action that saw four players score hat tricks. Sykora scored the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 7:01 am

Sykora, Dupuis power Penguins' rout of Isles

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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Dec 2008 | 6:59 am

Judge extends injunction for 5 NFL suspensions

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Source: SI.com | 12 Dec 2008 | 6:51 am

Sharks chomp Ducks in Pacific

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Goaltender Evgeni Nabokov recorded his first shutout of the season to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 2-0 Pacific Division victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 6:41 am

Sources: Conflict involving T.O., Romo emerges

Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens has expressed resentment toward Tony Romo, apparently jealous of the quarterback's relationship with tight end Jason Witten.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Dec 2008 | 6:41 am

Blues-Kings, Sums


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Dec 2008 | 6:29 am

Bears pip Saints in OT to keep playoff hopes alive (Reuters)

Chicago Bears' Olin Kreutz (57) congratulates teammate Kyle Orton after he scored a touchdown on the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter of their NFL football game in Chicago, December 11, 2008. (John Gress/Reuters)Reuters - The Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 27-24 in overtime on Thursday at a chilly Soldier Field to remain in the hunt for a post-season berth.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Dec 2008 | 6:22 am

Jankovic confident of breaking Slam duck (AFP)

Jelena Jankovic of Serbia, seen here in September in New York. World number one Jelena Jankovic is working hard to get into shape for the 2009 season as she bids to break her Grand Slam duck at next month's Australian Open.(AFP/File/Don Emmert)AFP - World number one Jelena Jankovic is working hard to get into shape for the 2009 season as she bids to break her Grand Slam duck at next month's Australian Open.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Dec 2008 | 5:59 am

Florida's Tebow wins second Maxwell Award

Sam Bradford won the Davey O'Brien award on Thursday night, beating out Heisman Trophy finalists Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy as college football's best quarterback.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Dec 2008 | 5:53 am

21-2, 13 in a row: Celtics roll by Wizards 122-88 (AP)

Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen (20) goes around Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee (34) during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - At 21-2, the Boston Celtics of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen are off to the best start in the franchise's storied history.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Dec 2008 | 5:30 am

Melrose, Lightning owner still feuding over firing

The war of words between Lightning co-owner Len Barrie and former coach Barry Melrose is continuing, with Barrie disputing Melrose's claims that he was told whom to play and calling his preseason preparation "total negligence."
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Dec 2008 | 4:55 am

Fightin' words: Hamels calls Mets 'choke artists'

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Source: SI.com | 12 Dec 2008 | 4:06 am

Padres, Cubs decide to end Peavy trade talks

It appears Jake Peavy won't be joining the Chicago Cubs.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Dec 2008 | 4:05 am

Tebow tops Bradford, McCoy for Maxwell Award

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Source: SI.com | 12 Dec 2008 | 3:52 am

Reynolds gets No. 15 Villanova past Saint Joseph's (AP)

Saint Joseph's Ahmad Nivins (34) and Villanova's Dante Cunningham fight for a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)AP - Scottie Reynolds scored 18 points and sank the winning free throws with 4.8 seconds left to lift No. 15 Villanova to a 59-56 win over Saint Joseph's on Thursday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Dec 2008 | 3:26 am

Bradford, Crabtree headline college awards (AP)

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow holds the Disney Spirit Award, left, and the Maxwell Award, given to the nation's best all-around player during The Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards ceremony in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)AP - Tim Tebow won the Maxwell Award for the second year, edging Texas' Colt McCoy and Texas Tech's Graham Harrell for the honor given to college football's best all-round player Thursday night at the college football awards.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Dec 2008 | 3:19 am

ECU's Holtz pulls out of Syracuse's coach search

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Source: SI.com | 12 Dec 2008 | 1:23 am

Cassel back at Pats practice after father's death

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Source: SI.com | 11 Dec 2008 | 11:32 pm

Jim Kelley: Advice to Mats Sundin, the Bolts and Buffalo

Advice for Sabres fans, Sundin and those suffering from Melrose-itis.


Source: SI.com | 11 Dec 2008 | 10:09 pm

Are former Man Utd stars now 'marked men'?

Jorge Moran looks at Paul Ince's comments that former Man Utd stars like himself and Roy Keane are marked men.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Dec 2008 | 9:54 pm

Dodgers prepared to wait on decision by Manny

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Source: SI.com | 11 Dec 2008 | 9:54 pm

Chelsea dismiss Alex exit claims

Chelsea have sent a message to the club's players after rejecting speculation that Alex has requested a transfer.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Dec 2008 | 9:50 pm

Padres GM says Cubs pull out of race for Peavy

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Source: SI.com | 11 Dec 2008 | 9:19 pm

The battle of the Italian legends

This weekend's Juve-Milan showdown (LIVE on FSC) pits two of Italy's greatest legends together once again.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Dec 2008 | 7:53 pm

Juventus and AC Milan meet in Serie A showcase

Serie A Preview: Juventus hosts AC Milan in a match (LIVE on FSC) that could determine Inter Milan's main challenger.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Dec 2008 | 7:45 pm

Steve Aschburner: No room for complacency for red-hot Cavs

The Cavs have turned the anxiety generated by LeBron James' coy visit to the Big Apple into a 10-game winning streak, writes SI.com's Steve Aschburner.


Source: SI.com | 11 Dec 2008 | 7:44 pm

Revolution coach Steve Nicol evaluates 2008 season

FSC's Keith Costigan sat down with Revolution boss Steve Nicol to talk about the 2008 season and the future.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Dec 2008 | 7:15 pm

Silvestre: It's not over yet

Mikael Silvestre says Arsenal have time to "grow up" and remain very much "still in the race" for both European and Premier League glory.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Dec 2008 | 6:15 pm

Calderon: Ron sparked summer saga

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has insisted that the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga was instigated by the player in the summer.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Dec 2008 | 3:50 pm

Ronaldo could meet Real in CL

Cristiano Ronaldo could face Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League after Manchester United secured top spot in their group.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Dec 2008 | 3:50 pm

Madrid coach Ramos faces tough test at Barcelona

La Liga Preview: Real Madrid's new coach couldn't have wished for a more testing return than a visit to Barcelona.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Dec 2008 | 3:12 pm