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Source: ESPN.com | 27 Dec 2008 | 11:36 am

Sbragia appointed Sunderland boss

Sunderland name caretaker boss Ricky Sbragia as their new manager on an 18-month contract.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Dec 2008 | 11:33 am

Dramatic rescue in Australia race

The Sydney to Hobart yacht race sees a dramatic first day after the crew of a stricken vessel is rescued by fellow competitors.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Dec 2008 | 10:46 am

Bangladesh fold to Muralitharan

Muttiah Muralitharan comes to the fore as Bangladesh lose their grip against Sri Lanka in the first Test in Mirpur.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Dec 2008 | 10:38 am

Jackson, Warrriors hand Celts another loss

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Source: ESPN.com | 27 Dec 2008 | 10:36 am

Rutgers Gets Ready for a Week vs. the Best

The best holiday presents anyone could have given Rutgers were a little mercy and compassion. The Scarlet Knights figure to have a very tough week ahead.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2008 | 9:09 am

Wenger furious over referee visit

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is angered after Aston Villa talk to referee Lee Mason at half-time at Villa Park.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Dec 2008 | 8:19 am

Randy Johnson, Giants agree to 1-year deal (AP)

In this Sept. 28, 2008 file photo, Arizona Diamondbacks' Randy Johnson throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game  in Phoenix.  Johnson and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a one-year contract Friday, Dec. 26, 2008,  meaning the 45-year-old pitcher will go for his 300th win with a new team. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)AP - Randy Johnson had a fairly simple free-agent wish list. The San Francisco Giants badly wanted a pitcher with the Big Unit's talent and experience and could meet those requests.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Dec 2008 | 8:09 am

Wounded Warriors rally to stun Celtics (Reuters)

Reuters - The Golden State Warriors rallied in the fourth quarter to hand the league-leading Boston Celtics a second defeat in as many days with a 99-89 home victory on Friday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Dec 2008 | 8:04 am

Lakers-Celtics just another game? Yeah, right

Both teams downplay the importance of the Lakers' victory, but after Boston's dominant victory in the NBA Finals, there was plenty of significance to be found. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Inconsistent play costs Kings

They finally wake up in third period, but by then it's too late to avert a 2-1 loss to Phoenix. Those $11.50 tickets...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Siddle puts Aussies firmly on top

Australia enjoy a fine second day in the Melbourne Test to gain a clear ascendancy over South Africa, with local paceman Peter Siddle taking 3-24.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Dec 2008 | 7:52 am

Celtics drop second straight to Warriors

Stephen Jackson scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and Marco Belinelli added 22 on Friday to help the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 99-89. Paul...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 7:31 am

Wounded Warriors rally to stun Celtics

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Golden State Warriors rallied in the fourth quarter to hand the league-leading Boston Celtics a second defeat in as many days with a 99-89 home victory on...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 7:21 am

Ovechkin lights up Capitals' victory over Sabres

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Source: ESPN.com | 27 Dec 2008 | 7:19 am

Pats' Bruschi out Sunday; Seymour could play

New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi is expected to sit out again Sunday against Buffalo because of a knee injury, and defensive end Richard Seymour is questionable with a sore back.
Source: ESPN.com | 27 Dec 2008 | 7:10 am

Florida Atlantic captures Motor City Bowl crown

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Source: ESPN.com | 27 Dec 2008 | 7:06 am

Size Keeps the Huskies Undefeated

Jeff Adrien scored 21 points, Hasheem Thabeet had 20 and second-ranked Connecticut remained unbeaten against undersized Fairfield in a 75-55 victory.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:58 am

N.B.A. Roundup: Heat Prevails in Meeting of Top Two Draft Picks

Dwyane Wade scored 28 points and the Heat eclipsed last season’s win total by dominating the second half and beating the visiting Bulls.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:57 am

In Search of Striped Bass in the California Delta

Like the anglers who fish for them, the striped bass in California are the descendants of transplants, and they are not without controversy.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:56 am

Timberwolves 120, Knicks 107: Knicks Add to Skid as Wolves End Theirs

The Minnesota Timberwolves ended a 13-game losing streak by forcing the Knicks to add to their own skid; they have now lost a season-worst five in a row.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:55 am

Bobcats 95, Nets 87: Surging Bobcats Exploit the Nets’ Poor Shooting

Raymond Felton scored 22 points, Emeka Okafor added 21 and the new-look Bobcats won for the fourth time in five games with a victory over the Nets.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:55 am

N.H.L. Roundup: DiPietro’s Return Helps Isles End Skid

Rick DiPietro made 28 saves in his first game since late October for the Islanders, who ended a 10-game losing streak with a victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:53 am

Roundup: Army’s New Coach Has Strong Ties to West Point

The Black Knights’ new coach, Rich Ellerson, is leaving his coaching job at Cal Poly to come to West Point.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:52 am

Randy Johnson Signs With Giants

Randy Johnson and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a one-year contract Friday, meaning the 45-year-old pitcher will go for his 300th win with a new team.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:52 am

Tennis Spawns Variations on a Theme

The tennis that Roger Federer and Jelena Jankovic play as they chase summer and paydays around the planet is not in danger of losing its hold on supremacy.


Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:50 am

Celtics-Warriors, Box


Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:33 am

Former Cy Young winner Johnson signs with Giants

Five-time Cy Young winner Randy Johnson has signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants. The 45-year-old Johnson signed a deal worth eight million dollars, the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:30 am

Baseball: Former Cy Young winner Johnson signs with Giants

Five-time Cy Young winner Randy Johnson has signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants. The 45-year-old Johnson signed a deal worth eight million dollars, the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:29 am

Celtics drop consecutive games for first time (AP)

Boston Celtics' Leon Powe blocks a shot by Golden State Warriors' Stephen Jackson (1) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in Oakland, Calif.  (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)AP - The defending champions were drained.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:21 am

Celtics drop consecutive games for first time

The defending champions were drained. Stephen Jackson scored eight straight points during the decisive fourth-quarter stretch to finish with 28, and the Golden State Warriors sent Boston to back-to-back...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:20 am

Conference opener only a tuneup away

After a short Christmas break -- and some difficulties returning to Los Angeles -- the UCLA basketball players are back at work, practicing Friday night and again this afternoon.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:20 am

Celtics drop consecutive games for first time

The defending champions were drained -- and coach Doc Rivers suspected it might happen. The end of a 19-game winning streak can do that.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:18 am

Friday's Bowl Stats


Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:16 am

Celtics drop consecutive games for first time

The defending champions were drained. Stephen Jackson scored eight straight points during the decisive fourth-quarter stretch to finish with 28, and the Golden State Warriors sent Boston
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:14 am

Paul, Hornets snap two-game skid vs. Rockets

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Source: ESPN.com | 27 Dec 2008 | 6:06 am

Mueller, Doan lead Coyotes past Kings (AP)

Phoenix Coyotes center Peter Mueller scores past Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Friday, Dec. 26, 2008. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)AP - Peter Mueller ended a 21-game goal drought, and Shane Doan scored on a power play, leading the Phoenix Coyotes to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Dec 2008 | 5:57 am

Raptors-Kings, Box


Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 5:56 am

O'Neal's season-high 36 points lead Raptors past Kings 107-101

scoring game in two seasons and the Toronto Raptors ended a 10-game losing streak in Sacramento with a 107-101 victory over the Kings on Friday night. The Raptors have won back-to-back
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 5:54 am

Mueller, Doan lead Coyotes past Kings

Peter Mueller ended a 21-game goal drought, and Shane Doan scored on a power play, leading the Phoenix Coyotes to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night. Ilya Bryzgalov
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 5:53 am

Cowboys owner Jones says Phillips, Garrett safe

Wade Phillips will be back as coach of the Dallas Cowboys next season, and Jason Garrett will remain in charge of the offense, regardless of whether the team makes the playoffs, club owner Jerry Jones said Friday.
Source: ESPN.com | 27 Dec 2008 | 5:39 am

UFC offers a rare triple main event

Jackson vs. Silva, Mir vs. Nogueira and Evans vs. Griffin are part of a loaded card in Vegas tonight. Not long...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 5:05 am

Awards: Pennington for MVP? (AP)

AP - As has often been the case throughout their somewhat dubious history, the New York Jets didn't know what they had in Chad Pennington.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Dec 2008 | 5:00 am

Lowell's title defense will be a challenge

Lowell has won the last five state championships, but if coach Tim O'Keefe is feeling comfortable, he's not showing it.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 5:00 am

Seymour still questionable

FOXBOROUGH - Richard Seymour is listed as questionable for tomorrow's game against the Bills, meaning there is a 50-50 chance the defensive tackle will play. Seymour missed his third consecutive practice...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 5:00 am

Bruins thumbnails

When, where: Tonight, 7, at Raleigh, N.C. TV, radio: NESN, WBZ (1030). Goals: Eric Staal 17, Ray Whitney 12, Tuomo Ruutu 11. Assists: Whitney 20, Rod Brind'Amour 16, Joni Pitkanen 14. Goaltending: Cam...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 5:00 am

Red Sox consider Plan B

So Mark Teixeira got his wish, a new home by Christmas. The Red Sox? Well, they're not out $170 million.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2008 | 5:00 am

Rusty Smith leads FAU to Motor City Bowl win (AP)

Forida Atlantic's  DiIvory Edgecomb (32) dives over Central Michigan defensive back Kirkston Edwards (31) for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Motor City Bowl football game Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)AP - Florida Atlantic has played eight seasons of major college football and already has a winning streak in bowl games.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Dec 2008 | 4:45 am

Big Unit agrees to one-year contract with Giants

Randy Johnson and the Giants agreed to a one-year contract Friday.
Source: ESPN.com | 27 Dec 2008 | 4:24 am

Veteran Johnson signs one-year contract with Giants (Reuters)

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson throws against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of their MLB baseball game in Phoenix, July 21, 2008. (Rick Scuteri/Reuters)Reuters - Veteran left-handed pitcher Randy Johnson signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Friday, the team said on its website.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Dec 2008 | 4:03 am

Hornets beat Rockets, 88-79 (AP)

New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul, left, drives past Houston Rockets center Yao Ming in the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 26, 2008. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)AP - Chris Paul had 26 points and 10 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a two-game skid with an 88-79 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Dec 2008 | 3:50 am

Big Unit agrees to one-year contract with Giants

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Source: SI.com | 27 Dec 2008 | 3:33 am

Michigan State's Dantonio gets revised contract

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Source: SI.com | 27 Dec 2008 | 3:30 am

Singletary silent about Martz's future with 49ers

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Source: SI.com | 27 Dec 2008 | 2:56 am

Adrien, Thabeet help UConn overpower Fairfield (AP)

Connecticut's Jeff Adrien scores a basket during the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game against Fairfield, in Hartford, Conn., Friday, Dec. 26, 2008. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)AP - Jeff Adrien scored 21 points, Hasheem Thabeet had 20 and second-ranked Connecticut remained unbeaten by dominating down low against undersized Fairfield in a 75-55 victory Friday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Dec 2008 | 2:30 am

Jones wants it known: Cowboys coaches 'in place' (AP)

Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips stands on the sideline in the second quarter of their NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)AP - Wade Phillips will be back as coach of the Dallas Cowboys next season, and Jason Garrett will remain in charge of the offense, regardless of whether the team makes the playoffs, club owner Jerry Jones said Friday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Dec 2008 | 2:25 am

49ers' Singletary dodges question about Martz

Mike Singletary was noncommittal Friday when the San Francisco 49ers' interim coach was asked whether offensive coordinator Mike Martz would return to the club with him next season.
Source: ESPN.com | 27 Dec 2008 | 1:51 am

Spartans, coach Dantonio agree on revised deal

Michigan State has agreed to a revised contract with football coach Mark Dantonio.
Source: ESPN.com | 27 Dec 2008 | 1:07 am

Pats' Seymour questionable, Bruschi likely out

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Source: SI.com | 27 Dec 2008 | 12:01 am

Styris sidelined by broken thumb

New Zealand all-round Scott Styris is ruled out for six weeks after breaking his thumb.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Dec 2008 | 10:32 pm

Recovering Romo should be ready to go Sunday

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Source: SI.com | 26 Dec 2008 | 10:08 pm

Joe Posnanski: Buying an umbrella in New York

The Yanks have a great lineup on paper, but it guarantees nothing.


Source: SI.com | 26 Dec 2008 | 10:03 pm

Jim Kelley: Mailbag asks if refs favor the Habs

Refs favoring the Habs, Sundin's leadership and more reader mail.


Source: SI.com | 26 Dec 2008 | 10:02 pm

Calderwood sacked as Forest boss

Nottingham Forest terminate the contract of manager Colin Calderwood after the 4-2 defeat at home to Doncaster.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Dec 2008 | 8:16 pm

We never doubted Keane, says Lee

Liverpool assistant boss Sammy Lee praises the contribution of Robbie Keane after he scores twice against Bolton.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Dec 2008 | 7:22 pm

Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal

Zat Knight scores an injury-time equaliser to give Aston Villa a 2-2 draw against Arsenal.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Dec 2008 | 7:21 pm

My fascination with the Lions' 0-16 quest

Being as bad as the Detroit Lions takes more than simple awfulness, writes SI.com's Joe Posnanski. It takes luck, determination ... and a high level of comedy


Source: SI.com | 26 Dec 2008 | 7:02 pm

Man City 5-1 Hull

Manchester City look a rejuvenated side as they destroy Hull with a scintillating display to move out of the Premier League relegation zone.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Dec 2008 | 5:05 pm

Pistons stuck after the Iverson trade

By trading for Allen Iverson, the Pistons planned for their future, but not completely, writes Kevin Pelton. They still believe they can win this year. Are they right?


Source: SI.com | 26 Dec 2008 | 3:49 pm