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Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2008 | 3:34 pm

Gerrard stars in rout of Newcastle (AFP)

Steven Gerrard (right) celebrates scoring with Yossi Benayoun. Gerrard scored twice as the Merseysiders ended 2008 on top of the Premier League with a 5-1 win away to Newcastle at St James' Park in Sunday's early kick-off match.(AFP/Graham Stuart)AFP - Liverpool maintained their grip on first place in the Premier League table with a stunning 5-1 win against a toothless Newcastle United here at St James' Park on Sunday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2008 | 3:34 pm

Quins aim for Twickenham sell-out

Harlequins want to fill Twickenham with 82,000 fans next Christmas following the success of their inaugural "Big Game" against Leicester on Saturday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2008 | 3:26 pm

Zettel clinches giant slalom World Cup

Austria's Kathrin Zettel won the women's World Cup giant slalom event here on Sunday for the second time in three years ahead of Italian Manuela Molgg and Lara Gut of Switzerland.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 3:23 pm

Exotic Dancer wins Lexus Chase

Tony McCoy rides Exotic Dancer to victory in the Grade One Lexus Chase at Leopardstown.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2008 | 3:02 pm

Report: Browns may offer Crennel demotion

There may be silver linings available for Brown coach Romeo Crennel and general manager Phil Savage after all.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2008 | 3:00 pm

Report: Rams players petition to keep Haslett

If it were up to the St. Louis Rams' players, Jim Haslett would get the interim tag taken off his job title.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2008 | 2:37 pm

Raiders' Davis to miss first game since 1979

For the first time since 1979, Al Davis won't be in the owner's box watching his Raiders play an NFL game.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2008 | 2:32 pm

Newcastle 1-5 Liverpool

Liverpool cement their place at the Premier League summit by thrashing Newcastle at St James' Park.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2008 | 1:58 pm

Italy's Innerhofer wins men's downhill

Italy's Cristof Innerhofer won the men's World Cup downhill event here on Sunday ahead of the Austrian duo of Klaus Kroll and Michael Walchhofer. The 24-year-old Innerhofer,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 1:18 pm

Ospreys play down Williams injury

Ospreys coach Sean Holley says Shane Williams could return from his shoulder injury against Munster on 9 January.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2008 | 12:22 pm

Unit forecasts big things by Bay in '09

Randy Johnson has been playing catch for three weeks already -- and, now, is busy preparing to join his new Giants teammates come the start of spring training after agreeing to an $8 million, one-year contract Friday.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2008 | 12:11 pm

Rooney vows to retain aggression

Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney says he has no intention of changing his aggressive style of play.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2008 | 11:58 am

Sri Lanka consolidate lead in Bangladesh Test

Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara hit impressive half-centuries to consolidate Sri Lanka's position in the opening Test against Bangladesh here on Sunday. Skipper...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 11:56 am

Live text - Premier League

Chelsea travel to neighbours Fulham among six 1400 GMT kick-offs in the Premier League on Sunday after Liverpool thrash Newcastle.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2008 | 11:03 am

Newcastle no longer for sale, says owner Ashley

English Premiership club Newcastle United is no longer for sale, owner Mike Ashley said Sunday after failing to find a buyer. The billionaire sportswear magnate has decided...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 10:52 am

Jayawardene puts Sri Lanka ahead

Mahela Jayawardene's unbeaten 129 leaves Sri Lanka in prime position to beat Bangladesh in the first Test in Mirpur.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2008 | 10:47 am

Magic beats Minnesota for seventh straight win (AP)

Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson (14) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)AP - Jameer Nelson and Hedo Turkoglu made sure there would be no letdown for the Orlando Magic.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2008 | 10:06 am

West Indies home over New Zealand in Twenty20 match

A 130-run onslaught by Jesse Ryder and Brendon McCullum led New Zealand to victory over the West Indies by 36 runs in their Twenty20 match here Sunday. Man-of-the-match Ryder
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 9:44 am

Ashley calls off Newcastle sale

Magpies owner Mike Ashley announces he has taken the club off the market.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2008 | 9:13 am

New Zealand pair set up easy win

A 130-run opening stand by Jesse Ryder and Brendon McCullum sets New Zealand up for an easy win in the second Twenty20 international against West Indies.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2008 | 8:47 am

The best that sports has to offer

Here a few events that deserve to be mentioned with the 1958 NFL championship game on the all-time list. AUTO RACING
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Lakers' Pau Gasol tries to flex for success

Forward doesn't want to be called soft again. Pau Gasol rocked back and forth on his giant feet, smiling, pleasant,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Finally, a clear shot of the NFL playoff field

Everything settles out today, with the postseason up next. Morbidly curious? See: Lions and Broncos. For the last...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

USC's Keith Wilkinson has staying power

The 6-10 forward has never been a guy to put up big numbers for the Trojans, but he earned his scholarship and played hard for four years. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Shoemate may fill in at fullback against Penn State

The former Servite High star arrived at USC as a receiver. He may be called upon to replace Stanley Havili, who has not been cleared academically to play in the Rose Bowl. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

The worst 27-4 team ever

The Celtics are always going to play hard, but they're not as tall and they might not be as talented as the cruise-control Lakers. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Three big UFC 92 bouts, all of them stunners

Rashad Evans, Frank Mir and 'Rampage' Jackson gain rematches and revenge in their UFC fights in Vegas. Three big...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Success right out of the tunnel for NFL's rookie coaches

Each of the four rookie head coaches will finish with at least a .500 record, and there's a good chance three of them will wind up in the playoffs. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Pat White leads West Virginia over North Carolina

He becomes the first quarterback to win four bowl games as a starter as the Mountaineers hold on for a 31-30 win in the Meineke Bowl. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Rockets refuel late, beat depleted Jazz in 2 OTs

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Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2008 | 7:54 am

College Football Roundup: White Rallies West Virginia Past North Carolina

Pat White had the best passing game of his career, throwing for 332 yards on Saturday as West Virginia rallied to defeat North Carolina, 31-30, in the Meineke Bowl.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2008 | 7:45 am

Two Years of Rest Energize Lodwick

Retirement gave Todd Lodwick time to reflect and he had a growing feeling that something was missing from his accomplishments: four Olympics, zero medals.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2008 | 7:43 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Islanders Come Up Empty in Shootout and Lose to Sabres

Ales Kotalik and Drew Stafford scored shootout goals for Buffalo and goaltender Ryan Miller stopped both attempts against him as the Sabres defeated the Islanders, 4-3, on Saturday night.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2008 | 7:42 am

Devils 4, Rangers 2: Devils Send Rangers to 3rd Loss in a Row

Left wing Zach Parise scored his 19th goal of the season to seal the Devils’ victory against the Rangers Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2008 | 7:42 am

In-Box: Letters to the Editor

Readers sound off on the latest headlines.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2008 | 7:40 am

Cheering Section: Whatever Happened to These Fans of 2008?

A look back at the fans featured in this column and their fates.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2008 | 7:39 am

30 Seconds With Patrick Sharp: Frigid Confines of Wrigley Field

Having grown up in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp knows all about playing hockey outside.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2008 | 7:38 am

2008 Year in Review: For Tiger Woods, a Singular Triumph on One Good Leg

Only Woods and his inner circle knew he began 2008 with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2008 | 7:38 am

2008 Year in Review: Kenyan Masters Beijing’s Elements

For all of their dominance in international distance running, Kenyan men had never won an Olympic marathon until the Beijing Games.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2008 | 7:37 am

2008 Year in Review: B.C.S. Architect Defends His Creation

Roy Kramer, who devised the B.C.S., knows that his system is not perfect, but he maintains that it is better than the old way.


Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2008 | 7:36 am

Duminy fightback stuns Australia

A remarkable ninth-wicket partnership of 180, the third best in Test history, sees South Africa establish an unlikely first-innings lead of 65 in Melbourne.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2008 | 7:31 am

NBA roundup: Saturday's action on the boards

Orlando Magic centre Dwight Howard has a new name for the fourth quarter. On nights like Saturday's 118-94 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, it's "Hedo Time." Hedo Turkoglu scored...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 7:07 am

NHL roundup: Saturday's action on the ice

At this rate, Jonathan Quick could see a longer stay with the Los Angeles Kings. In his fourth start of the season, Quick made 30 saves against the Phoenix Coyotes to earn his second...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 6:58 am

Jets-Dolphins offers several juicy storylines

Payback for Chad Pennington. Brett Favre's swan song. Playoff berths on the line. The Jets-Dolphins showdown has it all, writes SI.com's Adam Duerson.


Source: SI.com | 28 Dec 2008 | 6:57 am

Evans, Mir, Rampage score big wins at UFC 92

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Source: SI.com | 28 Dec 2008 | 6:49 am

Cal freshman's first career catch wins Emerald Bowl over Miami

his California career and slipped past the Miami linemen who taunted him all night. He chased down Jacory Harris from behind, clubbing the ball from the freshman quarterback's hand with...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 6:20 am

Bourque scores 3 goals, Flames beat Sens 6-3 (AP)

Ottawa Senators' Cody Bass, left, lands a punch on Calgary Flames' Eric Nystrom during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Canada on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)AP - Rene Bourque scored three goals for his first NHL hat trick, and the Calgary Flames beat the Ottawa Senators 6-3 on Saturday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2008 | 6:02 am

Bourque's first career hat trick the difference in Flames 5-3 win over Sens

CALGARY - Rene Bourque scored his first career NHL hat trick Saturday night leading the Calgary Flames to a 5-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators. After scoring twice in the second...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 5:55 am

Senators-Flames Sums


Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 5:54 am

On Christmas Day, a gift that is unquestionably priceless

He just loves it. He has metal rods and screws in his neck, back and leg, but Sam Thompson Jr . is still riding horses every morning and getting paid nothing -- just part of the job of being a jockey...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Dec 2008 | 5:30 am

Johnson's 41 carry Hawks past struggling Bulls

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Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2008 | 5:20 am

Carter's return to SF brightens Skins' finale (AP)

AP - Andre Carter has been limping for most of the season, bothered by foot injuries that have stopped him from rushing the passer with his usual abandon for the Washington Redskins.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2008 | 5:02 am

Cal freshman's 1st catch wins Emerald Bowl (AP)

California running back Jahvid Best runs along the Miami sideline in the first half of the Emerald Bowl NCAA college football game in San Francisco,  Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)AP - Zack Follett forced a fumble by Jacory Harris deep in Miami territory with 3:28 left, and Anthony Miller scored the go-ahead touchdown on his first career catch moments later in California's 24-17 victory in the Emerald Bowl on Saturday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2008 | 4:45 am

Bowls: Cal beats Miami

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Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2008 | 4:42 am

Yao, Artest carry Rockets past undermanned Jazz (AP)

Utah Jazz forward Matt Harpring (15) drives to the basket around Houston Rockets forward Carl Landry , right, for a layup in the first half of their NBA basketball game in Houston, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Bob Levey)AP - Ron Artest scored 10 of his 28 points in the second overtime and the Houston Rockets recovered from blowing a 16-point lead in the second half to beat the Utah Jazz 120-115 on Saturday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2008 | 4:41 am

Florida State tops Wisconsin 42-13 in Champs Bowl (AP)

AP - Bobby Bowden glimpsed into the past, and it made the 79-year-old coach excited about Florida State's future.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2008 | 4:38 am

Bruschi will sit; Seymour reportedly out for Pats

Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi is expected to sit out again Sunday against Buffalo because of a knee injury, and defensive end Richard Seymour reportedly will not play either with a sore back.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2008 | 3:15 am

Gators elevate Addazio to offensive coordinator

Florida coach Urban Meyer picked offensive line coach Steve Addazio to succeed Dan Mullen as offensive coordinator.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2008 | 3:08 am

Johnson's 41 points lead Hawks past Bulls, 129-117 (AP)

Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson (2) takes a shot against Chicago Bulls guard Thabo Sefolosha (2), of Switzerland, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at Philips Arena in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)AP - Joe Johnson scored a season-high 41 points, Josh Smith also set a season high with 24, and the Atlanta Hawks withstood Ben Gordon's 3-point barrage to beat the Chicago Bulls 129-117 on Saturday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2008 | 2:50 am

Speedster Taveras joins Reds with 2-year deal

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Source: SI.com | 28 Dec 2008 | 2:19 am

Lions' last shot to avoid infamy

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Source: SI.com | 28 Dec 2008 | 1:40 am

Reds fill hole in center field with Willy Taveras (AP)

AP - Willy Taveras and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a two-year contract, filling the team's need for a center fielder and leadoff hitter.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2008 | 12:11 am

Ex-Patroits lineman Villa accused of raping child

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Source: SI.com | 28 Dec 2008 | 12:06 am

West Virginia routs No. 15 Ohio State, 76-48 (AP)

West Virginia's Darryl Bryant (25) shoots over Ohio State's B.J. Mullens (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)AP - Alex Ruoff scored 17 points, leading West Virginia and coach Bob Huggins to a 76-48 victory over No. 15 Ohio State on Saturday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Dec 2008 | 11:15 pm

Big Unit ready for fresh start with Giants in '09

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Source: SI.com | 27 Dec 2008 | 10:11 pm

Joe Posnanski: Buying an umbrella in New York

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


Source: SI.com | 27 Dec 2008 | 4:54 pm

Pepsi ends 10-year commercial deal with Becks

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Source: SI.com | 27 Dec 2008 | 3:44 pm