Beckham explains Milan decision

David Beckham explains a key part of his decision to join AC Milan on loan was because the season in the United States is relatively short.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Dec 2008 | 1:51 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 21 Dec 2008 | 1:42 pm

Leeds dismiss manager McAllister

Leeds United sack manager Gary McAllister following a dismal run of form in League One.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Dec 2008 | 1:28 pm

LeBron says he'll consider re-signing in summer

LeBron James told the Cleveland Plain Dealer he is pleased with the direction the Cleveland Cavaliers are headed in and he is considering signing an extension during this summer.
Source: ESPN.com | 21 Dec 2008 | 1:26 pm

Live text - Falkirk v Celtic

All the action from Sunday's Scottish Premier League match at the Falkirk Stadium
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Dec 2008 | 1:03 pm

Rooney to the rescue as Man Utd win Club World Cup (AFP)

Wayne Rooney, seen here leaping for the ball, came to the rescue as Manchester United beat South American champions Liga de Quito 1-0 to win the Club World Cup and lift one of the few trophies to have eluded them.(AFP/Tadayuki Yoshikawa)AFP - Wayne Rooney came to the rescue on Sunday, scoring the goal which gave Manchester United a 1-0 victory over South American champions Liga de Quito and enabled his club to lift one of the few trophies to have eluded them.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Dec 2008 | 12:49 pm

Ravens beat Cowboys 33-24 in Texas Stadium finale (AP)

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens (81) pulls in a 7-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Fabian Washington (31) defends in an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)AP - Dallas Cowboys fans and Hall of Famers came early and stayed late, making sure they savored every bit of the 313th and last game at Texas Stadium. The Baltimore Ravens will remember it fondly, too.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Dec 2008 | 12:38 pm

Live text - Premier League

Man City bid to escape the relegation zone as they travel to West Brom in the first of three Premier League games.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Dec 2008 | 12:30 pm

Liga de Quito 0-1 Man Utd

Wayne Rooney clinches victory for Manchester United in the Club World Cup final with a late goal against Liga de Quito after Nemanja Vidic is sent off.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Dec 2008 | 12:22 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 | 21 Dec 2008 | 12:20 pm

India rally after Pietersen ton

England close day three of the final Test on 282-6, 171 behind India, after centurion Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff depart late on.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Dec 2008 | 11:49 am

Kane and Sharp score to help Blackhawks extend win streak to seven games

VANCOUVER, B.C. - Patrick Sharp and Patrick Kane weren't even born the last time the Chicago Blackhawks had a seven-game winning streak. Now they're leading the re-birth of the storied...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 11:36 am

Clay Zavada: A Lunch-Pail Prospect for the Diamondbacks

Clay Zavada works several jobs, pinches pennies and sells stuff on eBay. But a big payoff could be at his fingertips.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Dec 2008 | 10:38 am

Singapore's Lam wins golf Volvo Masters of Asia

Singapore's Lam Chih Bing broke clear of the pack on Sunday to win the season-ending Volvo Masters of Asia and claim his maiden Asian Tour victory. The 31-year-old, who was...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 10:24 am

Aussie striker's future uncertain at Newcastle

As Mark Viduka prepares to start his first game of the season for Newcastle, the Australian striker's long-term future at the club has again been thrown into doubt. Viduka,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 10:13 am

Benitez 'close to new Reds deal'

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry says manager Rafael Benitez is close to signing a new contract with the club.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Dec 2008 | 9:48 am

Talks set for English IPL games

English cricket chiefs will hold talks with Indian counterparts in January as reports suggest some Indian Premier League matches could move to England.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Dec 2008 | 9:12 am

Singapore's Lam wins Asian Tour finale

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Singapore's Lam Chih Bing fired a final round five-under 67 to win the Volvo Masters of Asia on Sunday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 8:59 am

Obituaries: Dock Ellis, All-Star Pitcher Who Overcame Longtime Addictions, 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 | 21 Dec 2008 | 8:46 am

Kiwis pegged back by Edwards haul

Fidel Edwards takes 7-87 but New Zealand claim a first-innings lead of 64 against West Indies in the second Test in Napier.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Dec 2008 | 8:36 am

Sports of The Times: Manny Ramírez’s Value to Yanks Hangs by Threads

The debate over whether Manny Ramírez is groomed enough to be a Yankee rages on.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Dec 2008 | 8:32 am

For Outdoorsman Weekley, the Game Is a Big Hunt

Despite earning $5.1 million in the last two years, Boo Weekly, a PGA Tour player, says his first love is still hunting.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Dec 2008 | 8:31 am

Blacks Find Few Offers for Top College Football Coaching Jobs

As college football’s hiring season winds down, the number of African-American head coaches remains embarrassingly low.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Dec 2008 | 8:31 am

Seahawks’ Holmgren, a Football Lifer, Ponders Life After Football

Mike Holmgren and the Packers won Super Bowl XXI in 1997. Holmgren’s final home game as Seahawks coach is Sunday against the Jets and Brett Favre, one of his protégés.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Dec 2008 | 8:30 am

College Football Roundup: Another Mount Union Title Caps Career of Achievement

Greg Micheli threw two touchdown passes and Nate Kmic rushed for a score in the first quarter as Mount Union regained its spot on top of Division III football.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Dec 2008 | 8:13 am

In-Box: Letters to the Editor

Readers sound off on the latest headlines.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Dec 2008 | 8:12 am

Ravens spoil Cowboys' farewell

In the last game at Texas Stadium, Baltimore scores two long rushing touchdowns late in the fourth quarter to put away Dallas. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Trojans stay on Ben Woodside, stave off Bison, 61-57

USC holds North Dakota State's star guard to 14 points, 46 fewer than he had in a game last week, but still struggles to win. Freshmen DeMar DeRozan, Leonard Washington combine for 35 points. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Bruins' Michael Roll is up to the minutes

Given a rare start and increased playing time because of Josh Shipp's injury, the junior responds with 16 points, making four of five three-point attempts, in UCLA's win. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Dock Ellis, former major league pitcher who counseled drug addicts, dies at 63

Dock Ellis, the former major league pitcher who claimed to have thrown a no-hitter while on LSD but later turned his exploits into the basis of an anti-drug crusade and counseling career, died Friday of...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

In-and-out burns Lakers again

They lose at the finish for the second night in a row, this time after Sasha Vujacic's three-pointer just misses. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Clippers lose big at Milwaukee, 119-85

The road-weary Clippers trail by 22 at the end of the first quarter and never recover. After playing an NBA-high...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Carl Smith back within the Trojans' grasp

Carl Smith is set to the rejoin the USC staff as quarterbacks coach. He held the same position in 2004. USC Coach Pete Carroll on Saturday...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Celtics burn with desire, but will they burn out?

While Lakers appear to be coasting through December, Boston, with Kevin Garnett setting the tone, appears to be on a mission. But June is a long way off. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

30 Seconds With Y. A. Tittle and Sam Huff: Giants Now and Forever

Quarterback Y. A. Tittle and linebacker Sam Huff became close friends after Tittle was traded to the Giants. They still make appearances together.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Dec 2008 | 7:51 am

Keeping Score: Baseball Hall of Fame Needs to Change 5 Percent Rule

The 5 percent rule, a little-noticed quirk of the Hall’s voting procedures, has denied a vast majority of candidates their due period of deliberation.


Source: NYT > Sports | 21 Dec 2008 | 7:50 am

Ravens' long touchdown runs halt Cowboys comeback (Reuters)

Baltimore Ravens running back Willis McGahee is congratulated by teammate Derrick Mason (R) on his touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of NFL action in Irving, Texas December 20, 2008. (Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters)Reuters - The Baltimore Ravens completed two long-range touchdowns in the fourth quarter to turn back the Dallas Cowboys 33-24 in the final game at Texas Stadium on Saturday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Dec 2008 | 7:30 am

Former tennis No. 4 Dokic wins wildcard into Australian Open (AFP)

Australia's former world No.4 Jelena Dokic (seen here in 2006) has won a wildcard into the main draw of next month's Australian Open. The former Wimbledon semi-finalist, 25, outlasted fellow Australian junior Monica Wejnert, 6-7 (3/7), 7-5, 6-3 in just over two hours in the final of a playoff tournament for wildcard entry into the year's first grand slam.(AFP/File/Torsten Blackwood)AFP - Australia's former world No.4 Jelena Dokic won a wildcard into the main draw of next month's Australian Open here on Sunday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Dec 2008 | 7:29 am

Saturday's action on the boards Bgt

For the second straight night, the ball was in Kobe Bryant's hands with the game on the line. Despite scoring a season-high 41 points, Bryant wasn't able to convert Saturday night...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 7:18 am

Nelson, Magic clip Lakers despite Kobe's 41

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Source: ESPN.com | 21 Dec 2008 | 7:16 am

Saturday's action on the ice Bgt

Alex Kovalev is quickly putting his scoring struggles behind him and the Montreal Canadiens are reaping the benefits. The Russian right wing scored with 24.3 seconds left in overtime to
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 7:16 am

S Africa run chase stuns Aussies

AB de Villiers makes 106 not out as South Africa complete the second-highest successful run chase in Test history to beat Australia.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Dec 2008 | 7:01 am

Tuitama tosses Arizona to Las Vegas Bowl win

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Source: ESPN.com | 21 Dec 2008 | 6:53 am

Penn St. sweeps to 2nd straight volleyball title

Megan Hodge had 16 kills and Penn State ended its perfect season with a second straight NCAA volleyball championship, sweeping Stanford 25-20, 26-24, 25-23 on Saturday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 21 Dec 2008 | 6:50 am

No. 6 Duke cruises past No. 7 Xavier 82-64

Jon Scheyer matched his season high with 23 points and No. 6 Duke took a 31-point halftime lead on the way to an 82-64 victory over No. 7 Xavier on Saturday at the Meadowlands. Gerald...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 6:47 am

No. 6 Duke cruises past No. 7 Xavier 82-64 (AP)

Duke center Brian Zoubek, left, and forward David McClure block a shot by Xavier forward C. J. Anderson during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)AP - Jon Scheyer matched his season high with 23 points and No. 6 Duke took a 31-point halftime lead on the way to an 82-64 victory over No. 7 Xavier on Saturday at the Meadowlands.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Dec 2008 | 6:47 am

Magic overcome Lakers, Kobe's 41 with win 106-103 (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) makes the first basket of the game against Orlando Magic guard Keith Bogans (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)AP - Kobe Bryant did his job. The Orlando Magic did, too.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Dec 2008 | 6:45 am

Magic overcome Lakers, Kobe's 41 with win 106-103

Kobe Bryant did his job. The Orlando Magic did, too. The Los Angeles star scored a season-high 41 points, but Magic center Dwight Howard made eight of 11 free throws in the fourth...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 6:45 am

Crawford scores 50 points in Warriors' win (AP)

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Keith Smart, left, talks with Jamal Crawford (6) as head coach Don Nelson, right, argues a call during the first half of the Warriors' 110-103 win in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)AP - Jamal Crawford scored 50 points to help the undermanned Golden State beat the Charlotte Bobcats 110-103 on Saturday night, giving Warriors coach Don Nelson a win in his first game with a new coaching strategy.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Dec 2008 | 6:44 am

FIFA not feeling the pinch, says Blatter

World football body FIFA says it has so far remained immune to the financial storm gripping the world, and vowed to help clubs that were struggling. "Fortunately, our...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 6:42 am

Tuitama leads Arizona over BYU in Las Vegas Bowl (AP)

Arizona's Willie Tuitama passes the ball during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl college football game against BYU on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008. (AP Photo/Louie Traub)AP - Willie Tuitama threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns Saturday night as Arizona won its first bowl game in 10 years, 31-21 over No. 17 BYU in the Las Vegas Bowl.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Dec 2008 | 6:42 am

No. 2 UConn rallies past No. 8 Zags 88-83 in OT (AP)

Connecticut forward A.J. Price drives around Gonzaga's Steven Gray in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, at KeyArena in Seattle. Connecticut beat Gonzaga 88-83 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)AP - A.J. Price scored a season-high 24 points — including the 3-pointer that sent the game into overtime — and Jerome Dyson scored five of his 21 points in the extra period to rally No. 2 Connecticut to a wild, 88-83 victory over eighth-ranked Gonzaga on Saturday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Dec 2008 | 6:40 am

Report: LeBron James may sign extension early (AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, smiles as he heads to the free throw line after being fouled by Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith in the fourth quarter of the Cavaliers' 105-88 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Friday, Dec. 19, 2008. James scored 33 points to lead the Cavaliers to the win. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP - LeBron James said he'll consider signing an extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer, well before he enters the free-agent market in 2010.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 21 Dec 2008 | 6:38 am

Nabokov, Sharks survive for 3-2 win over Rangers

Evgeni Nabokov made 17 of his 32 saves in the frantic third period, and the San Jose Sharks recovered from rare back-to-back defeats with a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 6:37 am

Dokic earns wild-card spot for Australian Open

Former Wimbledon semifinalist Jelena Dokic won a wild-card spot at next month's Australian Open by beating Monica Wejnert 6-7 (3), 7-5, 6-3 in a playoff on Sunday.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 21 Dec 2008 | 5:48 am

Long burst caps Colo. State's rally by Fresno St.

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Source: ESPN.com | 21 Dec 2008 | 5:10 am

Sabres rattled in OT

Alex Kovalev is getting his act together, and his team is improving as well. Kovalev scored with 24.3 seconds left in overtime last night in Montreal to give the Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 5:00 am

This call-up might be called on right away

Martin St. Pierre awoke yesterday expecting to play in Providence's 7 p.m. game at Portland. By early afternoon, as the Bruins were about to face the Hurricanes at the Garden, he was on his way to Causeway...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 21 Dec 2008 | 5:00 am

Price forces OT as UConn rallies past Gonzaga

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Source: ESPN.com | 21 Dec 2008 | 4:43 am

Iowa State hires Auburn's Rhoads

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Source: SI.com | 21 Dec 2008 | 3:52 am

Penn State repeats as NCAA volleyball champs

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Source: SI.com | 21 Dec 2008 | 3:35 am

Valuev edges Holyfield by majority decision

Nikolai Valuev ended any hope of Evander Holyfield winning a fifth heavyweight title, narrowly defending his WBA title by majority decision on Saturday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 21 Dec 2008 | 1:47 am

Undefeated Minnesota upsets No. 9 Louisville

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Source: ESPN.com | 21 Dec 2008 | 1:12 am

Valuev escapes Holyfield by decision

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Source: SI.com | 21 Dec 2008 | 12:33 am

Indianapolis' RCA Dome demolished

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Source: SI.com | 20 Dec 2008 | 11:48 pm