Jets' Ellis fined $10,000 for tossing snow at fans

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Source: SI.com | 23 Dec 2008 | 5:50 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 23 Dec 2008 | 5:48 pm

Jets' Ellis fined $10K for throwing snow at fans

New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis has been fined $10,000 by the NFL for throwing snow at fans following the team's loss at Seattle on Sunday.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Dec 2008 | 5:48 pm

Figueroa wraps up move to Wigan

Wigan's on-loan Honduran defender Maynor Figueroa signs a three-and-a-half-year permanent deal with the Latics.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Dec 2008 | 5:48 pm

Cerrato: Zorn to return as Skins coach in 2009

Jim Zorn will return as coach of the Redskins in 2009, team executive vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato said Monday.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Dec 2008 | 5:46 pm

Harris resigns, taking fall for Jaguars' woes (AP)

AP - Jacksonville Jaguars personnel chief James "Shack" Harris resigned Tuesday, taking the fall for a franchise that flopped this season.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Dec 2008 | 5:38 pm

Teixeira nears decision, but where will he sign?

Mark Teixeira's decision about where he wants to sign is seemingly imminent, but where will he land?
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Dec 2008 | 5:38 pm

Arshavin 'poised to leave Zenit'

Zenit St Petersburg striker Andrei Arshavin is set for a move in January, his agent tells BBC Sport.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Dec 2008 | 5:26 pm

Jets' Ellis fined $10,000 for tossing snow at fans (AP)

AP - New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis has been fined $10,000 by the NFL for throwing snow at fans following the team's loss at Seattle on Sunday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Dec 2008 | 5:21 pm

New York Yankees hit with $26.9 million luxury tax (AP)

In this Sept. 21, 2008 file photo, New York Yankee fans watch from the upper deck as past Yankee greats are introduced during a ceremony before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson/FILE)AP - The New York Yankees not only failed to make the playoffs, they were hit with their highest luxury tax in three years.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Dec 2008 | 5:20 pm

Yankees get $26.9 million tax bill from Selig

The New York Yankees not only failed to make the playoffs, they were hit with their highest luxury tax in three years.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Dec 2008 | 5:18 pm

Tide has turned: Saban is AP's coach of year

Alabama's Nick Saban is The Associated Press college football coach of the year.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Dec 2008 | 5:14 pm

Yankees-Cubs bleacher seats to go for 25 cents

The price of a bleacher seat for the exhibition openers at the new Yankee Stadium will cost far less than a soda.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Dec 2008 | 5:11 pm

Ross Tucker: Some players think playoffs aren't worth it

A few NFL players, believe it or not, don't care about the playoffs at all.


Source: SI.com | 23 Dec 2008 | 5:07 pm

Alabama's Saban voted AP's Coach of the Year

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Source: SI.com | 23 Dec 2008 | 5:04 pm

Stevenson sacrifices start streak to aid Wizards

With the Washington Wizards off to a franchise-worst tying start, lineup changes were to be expected. Unexpected is DeShawn Stevenson volunteering to sacrifice his 275-game starting streak to help give the team a spark.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Dec 2008 | 4:59 pm

Alabama's Saban AP Coach of the Year (AP)

AP - Alabama's Nick Saban is The Associated Press college football coach of the year.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Dec 2008 | 4:59 pm

NCAA grants Longhorns star Shipley a 6th year

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Source: SI.com | 23 Dec 2008 | 4:52 pm

Misun completes Celtic transfer

Czech Republic Under-20 left-back Milan Misun has signed a four-year contract with Celtic after leaving FK Pribram.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Dec 2008 | 4:39 pm

McNamee preserves right to sue Clemens in NY

Roger Clemens' former personal trainer filed paperwork preserving the right to sue the seven-time Cy Young Award winner in New York.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Dec 2008 | 4:37 pm

McNamee preserves right to sue pitcher Roger Clemens in New York

NEW YORK - Roger Clemens' former personal trainer filed paperwork preserving the right to sue the seven-time Cy Young award winner in New York. Brian McNamee, who told federal...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 4:34 pm

Fisher explains Terrible Towel stomp

Titans coach Jeff Fisher didn't see any news value in his players' stomping on a Terrible Towel, but it hit a nerve in one former Steelers coach.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Dec 2008 | 4:28 pm

McNamee preserves right to sue Clemens in New York (AP)

In this Feb. 13, 2008 file photo, Former New York Yankees baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, right, lawyer Charles  Scheeler center, and his former personal trainer Brian McNamee, are sworn-in before testify on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the House Oversight, and Government Reform committee hearing on drug use in baseball. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais/FILE)AP - Roger Clemens' former personal trainer filed paperwork preserving the right to sue the seven-time Cy Young Award winner in New York.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Dec 2008 | 4:16 pm

Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure to Repurchase 3.4% of Outstanding Shares

HICKORY, N.C., Dec 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DJRT), a "Full Throttle" lifetime experience company,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 4:06 pm

Texas WR Shipley granted 6th year of eligibility (AP)

AP - Texas wide receiver Jordan Shipley has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Dec 2008 | 4:04 pm

Windies hold New Zealand to draw

New Zealand share the series against the West Indies after a draw in the second Test in Napier.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Dec 2008 | 3:59 pm

30th Annual Slingbox ACIS Flag Football National Championships Dec. 29-31 During Sugar Bowl Week in New Orleans

College Intramural Flag Football Teams to Compete for National Championships NEW YORK, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- While America's top Division 1 college football
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 3:56 pm

Toyota commits to F1 despite loss

Toyota vows to continue running its Formula One team despite forecasting an annual loss of over £1bn.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Dec 2008 | 3:48 pm

Wilkinson on course for comeback

Newcastle say Jonny Wilkinson is on course to make a successful comeback after undergoing more surgery on his dislocated knee.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Dec 2008 | 3:43 pm

Pennington Takes His Place in the Sun

Let go by the Jets in August after eight years of service, quarterback Chad Pennington is experiencing a career renaissance with the resurgent Dolphins.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Dec 2008 | 3:41 pm

Goal: For British Stars, Even Taste of Italy Can Be Too Much

When it comes to British soccer players in Italy since World War II, very few have built any kind of career.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Dec 2008 | 3:38 pm

England to face Spain in Seville

England's friendly international against Spain in February will be played in Seville.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Dec 2008 | 3:18 pm

Motion Golf Announces Last Minute 'Winter White' Special

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Motion Golf announces a limited-time special offer that combines the industry's most sophisticated 3-D technology for...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 3:14 pm

Arsenal's Fabregas ruled out for four months (AFP)

Arsenal's Spanish captain Cesc Fabregas during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal and Dynamo Kiev at the Emirates Stadium in London, November 2008. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger revealed on Tuesday that Fabregas will be out of action for four months after suffering a partial rupture of his medial knee ligament in Sunday's draw against Liverpool.(AFP/File/Carl de Souza)AFP - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger revealed on Tuesday that Gunners captain Cesc Fabregas will be out of action for four months after suffering a partial rupture of his medial knee ligament in Sunday's draw against Liverpool.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Dec 2008 | 2:54 pm

Joe Posnanski: Oh, what a year it was

Sure, there are still eight days left in 2008. But SI.com's Joe Posnanski looks back at the most memorable sports moments of the year. There were quite a few.


Source: SI.com | 23 Dec 2008 | 2:35 pm

Sports Of the Times: Stakes Were Raised, and Jets’ Gambler Came Up Short

Mississippi gambler that he is, Brett Favre dragged everyone into the casino on Sunday, where he lost control of the Jets’ playoff future.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Dec 2008 | 2:34 pm

N.F.L. Fast Forward: Marquee Off-Season Moves Create Buzz, Not Success

The teams that made headline-grabbing player moves this year — especially the Jets — have not had anywhere near the success they had anticipated.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Dec 2008 | 2:34 pm

On Old Cassette, Barber’s Voice Brings to Life Game He Missed

Forty-one years after Johnny Vander Meer’s no-hitter at Ebbets Field on June 15, 1938, the sports broadcaster Red Barber recapitulated the game that never made the airwaves.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Dec 2008 | 2:33 pm

India cricket tour a lesson for Pietersen's England

England captain Kevin Pietersen said on Tuesday the tour of India had provided his team a learning experience after losing the two-Test series 1-0. "It's been a good tour. We
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 2:25 pm

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas out for four months due to knee injury

for the Premier League title seemed to disappear Tuesday when captain Cesc Fabregas was ruled out for up to four months because of ligament damage to his right knee. Manager Arsene...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 2:21 pm

Zokora linked with Madrid switch

Ivory Coast midfielder Didier Zokora says he is "flattered" to be linked with Real Madrid, but insists he is happy at Tottenham Hotspur.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Dec 2008 | 1:30 pm

Celtic confirm deal for Zaluska

Dundee United goalkeeper Lukasz Zaluska signs a pre-contract agreement to join SPL rivals Celtic in the summer.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Dec 2008 | 1:24 pm

Fabregas faces four-month lay-off

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is ruled out for up to four months with ruptured knee ligaments.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Dec 2008 | 1:20 pm

Grayson takes over at Leeds Utd

Fallen English giants Leeds appointed Blackpool's Simon Grayson as their new manager on Tuesday. Grayson takes over at the League One club just 48 hours after Gary McAllister
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 1:19 pm

Bears rally to beat Packers 20-17 in overtime (AP)

Chicago Bears place kicker Robbie Gould, right, watches his 38-yard game-winning field goal with Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams, left,  in overtime of their NFL football game at Soldier Field in Chicago Monday, Dec. 22, 2008.  (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)AP - Robbie Gould kicked a 38-yard field goal with 11:28 left in overtime and the Chicago Bears overcame frigid conditions and the Green Bay Packers for a 20-17 victory Monday night to stay in the running for the playoffs.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Dec 2008 | 11:28 am

Capello ends England's 'funfair' culture

Football Association chairman Lord Triesman believes Fabio Capello's most significant achievement since taking charge of England has been to destroy the "funfair" culture surrounding the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 11:20 am

Gayle's 197 ensures West Indies save NZ Test

A masterful 197 by Chris Gayle saved the West Indies and ensured a drawn series as New Zealand gave up their run chase Tuesday with nine overs remaining in the second cricket Test.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 10:57 am

Man City's Hughes looks forward to transfer window

Under-pressure Manchester City manager Mark Hughes insists he will still be at the helm come the January transfer window to take advantage of the club's financial might. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 10:35 am

Daniel Sedin's 2 goals help Canucks hold off Ducks (AP)

Vancouver Canucks Daniel Sedin, right, is congradulated on his goal by teammate Henrik Sedin (33) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, Dec. 22, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)AP - Daniel Sedin didn't expect his second goal to wind up being the winner for the Vancouver Canucks.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Dec 2008 | 9:08 am

Bryant scores 36 to help Lakers end 2-game skid (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant with a slam dunk for the final play against the Memphis Grizzlies in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, in Memphis, Tenn.   The Lakers defeated the Grizzlies 105-96. Bryant scored 36 points.   (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman)AP - Kobe Bryant wasn't about to let the Los Angeles Lakers lose a third straight game.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Dec 2008 | 9:05 am

Heading Home: A Gift From Puerto Rico

Two stints of “winter ball” in Puerto Rico helped the author grow as a person and a player.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Dec 2008 | 9:05 am

For All Boras’s Clients but One, There’s No Deal

Two months into the off-season, nearly 20 of Scott Boras’s clients who filed for free agency, with the exception of one, are still unsigned.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Dec 2008 | 8:28 am

College Football Roundup: Coach Points to Chance, Not Color

For Ron English, the fifth black head coach at the 119 Football Bowl Subdivision universities, the opportunity to call a program his own was too much to pass up.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Dec 2008 | 8:27 am

Rockets 114, Nets 91: China Watching as Nets Fall at Home

On Monday, the Nets wilted under the Rockets’ suffocating defense, which was anchored by Yao Ming who amassed 16 rebounds in addition to 24 points.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Dec 2008 | 8:24 am

N.B.A. Roundup: Bryant Scores 36 as Lakers Top Grizzlies

Kobe Bryant scored 36 points and led a late rally to help the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the host Memphis Grizzlies, 105-96, on Monday night.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Dec 2008 | 8:23 am

Doctors recommend surgery for Lakers guard Jordan Farmar

Lakers team doctor and a knee specialist say a medical procedure is necessary to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. Two Los Angeles...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Lakers beat Memphis after closed-door meeting

The Lakers players questioned their commitment to defense and clear the air with each other as coaches verbally jump into the mix. Then they defeat the Grizzlies in Pau Gasol's return to Memphis. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Who is more stubborn, Scott Boras or Arte Moreno?

Their game of chicken involving Mark Teixeira could end up costing both something in the long run. Had a nice texting exchange with Scott...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Ducks' rally falls a bit short against Canucks

They trail by three midway through the third period but can't quite make up the deficit in loss to Vancouver. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Trojans keep it together until the end

They defeat a major-conference opponent for the first time this season. Second-half collapses cost or nearly cost...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Bosh and O'Neal lead Raptors past short-handed Clippers.

Marcus Camby doesn't play and Zach Randolph gets into early foul trouble as Toronto snaps five-game losing streak. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Lakers win one with defense, beating Memphis, 105-96

After struggling on that end through the last few games, they clamp down, especially in the second half, and get some late stops to secure the victory. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Toronto beats Clippers to snap five-game losing streak

Chris Bosh scores 18 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Raptors. Chris Bosh scored 18 of his 31...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 6:00 am

Switch produced power

When the Patriots realized late last week that the weather was going to turn nasty for Sunday's 47-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals, the team decided to turn to its power running game, which featured a...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 5:00 am

Fernandez could extend his streak

The refrain coach Claude Julien has repeated throughout the season is that if one of his goalies gets hot, he'll reward him with playing time.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Dec 2008 | 5:00 am

Browns' Crennel still fighting; Quinn punched?

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Source: SI.com | 23 Dec 2008 | 2:40 am

Also-rans Yankees, Tigers must pay luxury tax

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Source: SI.com | 23 Dec 2008 | 1:44 am

Paul Forrester: Raptors' Bosh learned from the best

The Olympics were like a version of summer school for Chris Bosh.


Source: SI.com | 22 Dec 2008 | 11:11 pm

Tim Layden: Different story, same predicament for Olympic sprinter Martina

Why one U.S. Olympian gave away his silver medal to a DQ'd runner.


Source: SI.com | 22 Dec 2008 | 9:30 pm

Peter King: Revenge, thy name is Pennington

An opportunity for sweet revenge, a stunning division reversal, more.


Source: SI.com | 22 Dec 2008 | 5:25 pm