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Source: ESPN.com | 20 Dec 2008 | 3:51 pm

Westwood leads South Africa Open

Lee Westwood holds a two-shot lead going into the final day of the South Africa Open at Pearl Valley.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Dec 2008 | 3:41 pm

Milan mull Beckham loan in 2010

AC Milan would consider signing David Beckham on loan again in 2010 if his two-month spell goes well this year.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Dec 2008 | 3:40 pm

Iowa State hires Auburn's Rhoads as coach

Iowa State has hired Auburn defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads as its football coach.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Dec 2008 | 3:36 pm

Injured yachtsman rescued

A French sailor who broke his leg in the Vendee Globe round-the-world solo yacht race is rescued by an Australian Navy frigate.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Dec 2008 | 3:32 pm

ISU hires Paul Rhoads as football coach (AP)

AP - Iowa State hired Paul Rhoads as its football coach on Saturday, giving the Auburn defensive coordinator and former Cyclones assistant a five-year deal worth $5.75 million.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Dec 2008 | 3:28 pm

Dock Ellis, Former Pitcher, Dies at 63

Mr. Ellis infamously claimed he pitched a no-hitter for Pittsburgh under the influence of LSD and later fiercely spoke out against drug and alcohol addiction.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Dec 2008 | 3:10 pm

Walchhofer edges Miller at Val Gardena downhill

Michael Walchhofer of Austria is the provisional winner of a World Cup downhill, edging Bode Miller of the United States.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Dec 2008 | 3:06 pm

Celtics bolt to 17th straight win, 125-108 (AP)

Jamaica's Usain Bolt, who set the world record in the 100 meter dash in the Beijing Olympics, passes the ball to Boston Celtic's mascot 'Lucky' on a dunk during a timeout in the second half of a NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Boston, Friday Dec. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)AP - After racing within a game of tying a team winning streak, the Boston Celtics were all abuzz — with talk of a famous face in the front row.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Dec 2008 | 3:05 pm

Crews implode Colts' former home (AP)

AP - The Indianapolis Colts' former home is now a pile of rubble.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Dec 2008 | 2:58 pm

Former major league pitcher Dock Ellis dies

Former major league pitcher Dock Ellis died Friday of a liver ailment in California, his former agent, Tom Reich, confirmed. Ellis was 63.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Dec 2008 | 2:46 pm

Diarra casts doubt on Madrid move

Lassana Diarra admits he has not yet sealed a move to Real Madrid.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Dec 2008 | 2:28 pm

New Blackburn boss faces Stoke challenge (AFP)

New Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce, seen here, is likely get some idea of the scale of the task confronting him as the Premier League strugglers welcome Stoke City to Ewood Park.(AFP/File/Andrew Yates)AFP - New Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce will on Saturday get some idea of the scale of the task confronting him as the Premier League strugglers welcome Stoke City to Ewood Park.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Dec 2008 | 2:25 pm

Via ferrata a path to overcoming fear of heights

Crouching on a narrow ledge 120 feet above the ground, I turn my back to the long drop and halfheartedly extend a boot over the edge of the sandstone cliff. I grunt when my leg slips...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:49 pm

Five tied for lead at golf Volvo Masters

The season-ending Volvo Masters of Asia was left hanging on a knife edge after the third round ended with five players tied for the lead on Saturday. Overnight leader Lam...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:40 pm

Walchhofer edges Miller in Val Gardena downhill

Bode Miller finished second to Michael Walchhofer in the classic Saslong downhill on Saturday, reviving the defense of his overall World Cup title and heading a contingent of five Americans
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:40 pm

Live text - Premier League

The start of Sam Allardyce's reign as Blackburn boss is among five games in the Premier League on Saturday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:29 pm

Red Sox aren't necessarily out of Teixeira talks

The Red Sox were informed Thursday in Texas that their offer to Mark Teixeira -- something in the range of $165 million to $170 million -- was short by upwards of $20 million.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:15 pm

Former major league pitcher Dock Ellis dies at 63 (AP)

Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Dock Ellis expresses his sentiments about West Division Winners San Francisco Giants, after their win, Thursday, in this Oct. 1, 1971 file photo taken in Philadelphia, Pa. Ellis, who infamously claimed he pitched a no-hitter for Pittsburgh under the influence of LSD and later fiercely spoke out against drug and alcohol addiction, died Friday Dec. 19, 2008 of a liver ailment in Calif. He was 63.(AP Photo, FILE)AP - Dock Ellis, who infamously claimed he pitched a no-hitter for Pittsburgh under the influence of LSD and later fiercely spoke out against drug and alcohol addiction, died Friday. He was 63.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:06 pm

Walchhofer wins World Cup downhill in Val Gardena

Michael Walchhofer of Austria is the provisional winner of a World Cup downhill, edging Bode Miller of the United States. Walchhofer finished in 1:50.57 Saturday down a layout that...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:38 pm

GB football team gets Fifa assent

Fifa gives its seal of approval for Britain to enter a united football team at the 2012 Olympics in London.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:28 pm

FIFA okays British football team at 2012 Olympics

FIFA gave the green light on Saturday for a British football team at the 2012 London Olympics, saying it would not have any effect on the individual status of England, Scotland, Wales and...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 11:48 am

Injured Vendee sailor Elies rescued by navy ship

Injured French sailor Yann Elies has been rescued from his yacht by an Australian Navy ship. Elies broke his leg Thursday while working on the deck of his yacht Generali during the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 11:40 am

Live text - Scottish Premier League

Hamilton and Motherwell kick-off another busy day of action in Scotland's top flight.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Dec 2008 | 11:37 am

Teenager Gut takes super-G for 1st World Cup win

Swiss teenager Lara Gut has won a super-G race for her first World Cup victory, while American Lindsey Vonn maintains the overall lead despite skiing off course. Skiing first on a course
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 11:26 am

India duo leave England trailing

A record second-wicket partnership of 314 puts India on top after two days of the final Test with England at Mohali.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Dec 2008 | 11:24 am

Rescue mission to save Vendee Globe sailor

An Australian navy frigate was Saturday due to start rescue operations to evacuate a French yachtsman badly injured during a solo round-the-world race. Yann Elies, 34, is...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 11:10 am

Smith ton gives South Africa hope

South Africa skipper Graeme Smith makes 108 but Australia remain favourites to win the first Test in Perth.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Dec 2008 | 11:06 am

Fifa unveils 2022 World Cup plan

Host countries for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments will be decided at the same time, announces Fifa.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Dec 2008 | 10:32 am

The Reversal at Rutgers

For the Rutgers football team, a season of more preparation and focus has led to better play and even a spot in the Papajohns.com Bowl on Dec. 29.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Dec 2008 | 10:31 am

FIFA lifts suspensions on Kuwait, Samoa, Peru

World football body FIFA announced it has lifted its suspensions on the federations of Kuwait, Samoa and Peru. Kuwait was suspended in late October for political interference
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:30 am

A Season Obscured for Belichick and the Patriots

Although the Patriots are tied with the Jets and the Dolphins for first place in the A.F.C. East, their easier path to the playoffs is the wild card, although they need help there, too.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:18 am

Bucks 105, Knicks 81: Sluggish Knicks Routed by Bucks

With 23 turnovers that the Bucks turned into 30 points, Friday’s game was far from the free-wheeling, quick-shooting basketball that Mike D’Antoni has tried to drum into the Knicks.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:17 am

Donald Trump files $100-million lawsuit against Rancho Palos Verdes

Real estate mogul alleges the city is trying 'to stymie everything I do.' City officials and some residents say Trump 'feels rules aren't made for him.' ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Can Lakers deliver a Christmas Day win over Boston?

L.A.'s lackluster performance against lesser teams doesn't inspire much confidence. But a strong trip could bode well for the Lakers' chances back home against the Celtics. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

North Dakota State's Ben Woodside knows the score

The Bison's 5-11 senior guard scored 60 points in a game last week, averages 25.9 a game and could be a handful for USC on Saturday. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Jonas Hiller's 51 saves lead Ducks shootout win

Hiller sets an Anaheim team record for saves and Corey Perry delivers the winning score in a 3-2 shootout victory over Edmonton Oilers. Ducks forward Teemu Selanne will return home today for MRI exam...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Bob Baffert seeks fourth Futurity win at Hollywood Park

Trainer could tie record held by D. Wayne Lukas. If he can't saddle a wire-to-wire winner, trainer Bob Baffert...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Jim Furyk stays in front at Sherwood

He shoots a drama-free 71 for a two-shot lead over Camilo Villegas, K.J. Choi and Anthony Kim. Slow and steady...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Lakers fall to Heat, 89-87

Kobe Bryant's shot at the buzzer rims out, and L.A. starts its four-game trip with a loss. The Lakers had the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Angels sign Juan Rivera to three-year contract

The move could signal the end of Garret Anderson's career with the team. While awaiting closure on the Mark Teixeira...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim win case to keep name

State appellate court rules in favor of the team in suit brought by Anaheim. City is not expected to appeal to state Supreme Court. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Corona Centennial holds off Concord De La Salle

Huskies make a case for unofficial state title with 21-16 victory over Northern California power. Corona Centennial...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Nets 121, Mavericks 97: Kidd Returns, but Finds the Nets Don’t Miss Him

Jason Kidd and Devin Harris met at the Izod Center for the first time since they were swapped last winter, and it was Harris who got the better of the duel.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Dec 2008 | 7:56 am

Report: Howard, Hamels, Lidge opt to skip WBC

Three members of the Phillies have decided not to play in the Wold Baseball Classic, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Dec 2008 | 7:54 am

SCORECARD:

Here are the sports results from Friday. NHL New Jersey 5 Ottawa 1 Chicago 3 Calgary 2 (OT) Anaheim 3 Edmonton 2 (Shootout) Buffalo 5 Los Angeles 0 Minnesota 4 N.Y....
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Dec 2008 | 7:35 am

Richmond dominates Montana en route to title

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Source: ESPN.com | 20 Dec 2008 | 7:34 am

With a 69, Couples Stays in Mix at Chevron World Challenge

Even with a mud-ball bogey on the final hole Friday, Fred Couples had a three-under 69 to finish three shots behind Jim Furyk and stay in the mix at the Chevron World Challenge.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Dec 2008 | 6:51 am

N.F.L. Roundup: Young Sues Over Use of the Term ‘Invinceable’

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young filed a suit which accuses baseball player Enos Cabell and two other men of applying for a trademark to use Young’s initials without permission.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Dec 2008 | 6:50 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Devils, Fired Up by Elias, Remain a Hot Team

Patrik Elias had two power-play goals and two assists Friday night to help the surging Devils beat the slumping Ottawa Senators, 5-1, in Newark.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Dec 2008 | 6:45 am

College Basketball Roundup: Prince and Rutgers Shut Down Lafayette

Epiphanny Prince scored 23 points and Kia Vaughn added a season-high 13 on Friday to help No. 14 Rutgers win its fifth consecutive game, 61-29, over Lafayette.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Dec 2008 | 6:44 am

N.B.A. Roundup: Heat Holds Lakers Down; Celtics Win 17th in a Row

Miami held the Lakers to to their lowest point total this season and Kendrick Perkins scored a career-high 25 on 12-for-15 shooting leading Boston to victory on Friday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Dec 2008 | 6:36 am

Williams, Jazz need two OTs to dump Pistons

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Source: ESPN.com | 20 Dec 2008 | 6:25 am

Homefield edge in playoffs has its perils

Having homefield advantage in the NFL playoffs isn't all it's cracked up to be. In fact, recent history says it may be a kiss of death, writes SI.com's Don Banks.


Source: SI.com | 20 Dec 2008 | 6:19 am

Furcal officially inks with Dodgers; Braves fume

SS Rafael Furcal finalized his three-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Dec 2008 | 6:15 am

Celtics 'Bolt' past Bulls for 17th straight win (AP)

Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, left drives to the basket past Chicago Bulls guard Larry Hughes, right, during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday Dec. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)AP - The world's fastest man stopped by the new Boston Garden to see the NBA's best team streak to its 17th consecutive victory. Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt watched from courtside Friday night as the Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 126-108 and improved their record to 25-2.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Dec 2008 | 6:12 am

Wild wake up, send Isles to 8th straight loss (AP)

New York Islanders goalie Joey MacDonald (35) deflects a shot by Minnesota Wild left wing Andrew Brunette, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., Friday, Dec. 19, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)AP - Colton Gillies scored his first NHL goal, giving Minnesota the lead in the second period and sparking the Wild to a 4-1 victory over New York — the Islanders' eighth straight loss.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Dec 2008 | 5:38 am

Richmond dumps Montana for FCS national title

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Source: SI.com | 20 Dec 2008 | 5:31 am

Wade, Heat stifle Lakers to snap skid (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (24) goes to the basket as Miami Heat's Joel Anthony (50) defends in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Friday, Dec. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)AP - Dwyane Wade watched the ball leave Kobe Bryant's hand and sail toward the basket, just as time expired. He watched it drop over the front of the rim, then bounce tantalizingly, adding even more drama to a suspenseful ending.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Dec 2008 | 5:15 am

Furcal switch angers Braves

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Source: SI.com | 20 Dec 2008 | 4:18 am

Harris scores 41, outplays Kidd as Nets romp (AP)

New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris takes a shot during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday night, Dec. 19, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)AP - The New Jersey fans who showed up to thank Jason Kidd at the beginning were thanking Mark Cuban by the end.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Dec 2008 | 4:14 am

Canucks will take time adding Sundin to lineup

After taking five months to sign Mats Sundin, the Vancouver Canucks will not rush the 37 year old into their lineup.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Dec 2008 | 2:39 am

Report: Sabathia to pocket $9.5M signing bonus

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Source: SI.com | 20 Dec 2008 | 1:08 am

Portis iffy for Sunday

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Source: SI.com | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:49 am

Titans QB Young suing over 'Invinceable' usage

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Source: SI.com | 20 Dec 2008 | 12:47 am

Epstein, Francona silent on pursuit of Teixeira (AP)

AP - Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein was back at the airport Friday as part of the team's announcement of a new partnership — not with Mark Teixeira.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Dec 2008 | 11:15 pm

Syracuse's Devendorf to miss at least 2 games

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Source: SI.com | 19 Dec 2008 | 8:35 pm

Steelers-Titans eye top seed in showdown

Scouting the Game of the Week: a showdown for the AFC's top spot.


Source: SI.com | 19 Dec 2008 | 8:31 pm

No savior, but he'll help Canucks

Mats Sundin is no savior, but he'll help with the Canucks' Cup cause.


Source: SI.com | 19 Dec 2008 | 7:20 pm

Lee Jenkins: L.A. Story: Manny, Teixeira could decide fates of city's teams

The Manny/Tex sweepstakes could decide the fate of the L.A. teams.


Source: SI.com | 19 Dec 2008 | 4:59 pm