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Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 3:27 pm

Mangini out as coach after Jets miss playoffs

Eric Mangini is out as head coach of the New York Jets after the team lost four of its last five games to finish out of the playoffs.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 3:22 pm

Crennel canned following Browns' 4-12 season

The Cleveland Browns have fired coach Romeo Crennel following a 4-12 season.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 3:17 pm

Cleveland Browns fire coach Romeo Crennel (AP)

AP - The Cleveland Browns have fired coach Romeo Crennel following a 4-12 season.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Dec 2008 | 3:13 pm

Cleveland Browns fire coach Romeo Crennel

The Cleveland Browns have fired coach Romeo Crennel following a 4-12 season. The firing Monday came one day after general manager Phil Savage was dismissed. Crennel went 24-40 in four
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 3:02 pm

Smooth Fitness Offers Advice to Keep You on Track for Fitness Goals in 2009

More than 50% of Americans make fitness related New Year's Resolution - only 20% succeed KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- For many Americans, the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 3:00 pm

Source: Winless Lions fire Marinelli

The Detroit Lions' pursuit of at least one victory in 2009 will have to come without Rod Marinelli, who is out as coach, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 2:48 pm

Lions fire coach Rod Marinelli after 0-16 season

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- A person close to the decision says the Detroit Lions have fired coach Rod Marinelli.


Source: SI.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 2:39 pm

Peter King: The best 16 minutes of the season

My pick for MVP and the story that has never been told about him.


Source: SI.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 2:37 pm

AP source: Lions fire Marinelli after winless year (AP)

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)AP - A person familiar with the decision says the Detroit Lions have fired coach Rod Marinelli.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Dec 2008 | 2:35 pm

AP source: Lions fire Marinelli after winless year

A person familiar with the decision says the Detroit Lions have fired coach Rod Marinelli. The firing comes on the morning after the Lions became the first team in NFL history to finish...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 2:35 pm

Gerrard arrested in assault probe

England and Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard is among six men arrested following an alleged assault on Merseyside.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2008 | 1:53 pm

Report: Brady's recovery from surgery impeded

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has fallen behind in his recovery efforts from knee surgery and could risk missing next season if a second surgery is needed, NBCSports.com has reported.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 1:50 pm

Dolphins and Chargers grab division titles (Reuters)

Detroit Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky (6) walks off the field after losing to Green Bay Packers in their NFL game at Lambeau Field Green Bay, Wisconsin December 28, 2008. (Allen Fredrickson/Reuters)Reuters - The Miami Dolphins continued their Cinderella season, joining the Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers and San Diego Chargers in grabbing division titles on the final day of the NFL regular season on Sunday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Dec 2008 | 1:39 pm

Droylsden hit by FA Cup expulsion

Droylsden are thrown out of the FA Cup for fielding an ineligible player in their second-round win over Chesterfield.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2008 | 1:39 pm

Security to be tightened for Chennai Open

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Security will be tightened ahead of next week's Chennai Open ATP tennis tournament following the militant attacks in Mumbai, a tournament official said on Monday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 1:20 pm

Eligibility error ends Droylsden's FA Cup run

Non-league Droylsden were expelled Monday from the FA Cup for fielding an ineligible player, a move that appeared to set the seal on one of the most bizarre ties in the competition's recent
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 1:19 pm

Favre needs MRI, says it will affect future as Jet

Brett Favre will have an MRI exam Monday on his ailing right shoulder, saying it would affect his decision on whether he'll come back for another season with the New York Jets.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 1:18 pm

Vaughan misses out on tour place

England leave former captain Michael Vaughan out of the squad to tour West Indies as Ian Bell keeps his place.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2008 | 1:00 pm

Renowned PGA Teaching Professional Jim McLean Introduces The Building Block Approach 8-DVD Set

DORAL, Fla., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Best known for his research on the golf swing and his work on The X Factor detailing body motion, angles and positions,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 1:00 pm

49ers take off interim coach tag, hire Singletary

Mike Singletary was given the 49ers' full-time coaching job on Sunday.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 12:59 pm

Sports of The Times: Rejected by Jets, Pennington Is the One in Playoffs

Chad Pennington is going to the playoffs at the expense of the Jets, the luckless team that sent him away five months ago.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Dec 2008 | 12:50 pm

Liverpool's Gerrard arrested after bar fight (AFP)

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard in action during an English Premier League match against Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England, September 2008. Gerrard was arrested early on Monday after a fight in a bar on Merseyside, reports and a police source said.(AFP/FIle/Paul Ellis)AFP - Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was arrested early on Monday after a fight in a bar on Merseyside, reports and a police source said.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Dec 2008 | 12:43 pm

S Lanka spinner Mendis joins cricket squad in Bangladesh

Spin sensation Ajantha Mendis joined the touring Sri Lanka squad here Monday after recovering from an ankle injury that kept him out of the first Test against Bangladesh. "My
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 12:29 pm

Reports: Red Sox strike deals with Penny, Bard

The Boston Red Sox have reportedly agreed to terms with free-agent pitcher Brad Penny.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 12:21 pm

Largest Online Debate Over Drugs in Sports Debuts with Statements from Over 200 Celebrity Athletes and Doping Experts

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- ProCon.org, a nonpartisan 501c3 nonprofit research organization, created a new website,
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 12:20 pm

Ospreys trio sign new contracts

Flanker Steve Tandy, winger Jonathan Vaughton and hooker Marc Breeze agree extensions to stay with the Ospreys.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2008 | 11:54 am

Savage done as Browns GM

The general manager is gone. The coach is almost certainly next. The Cleveland Browns aren't wasting any time cleaning house after a messy, miserable season. Phil Savage, whose keen eye...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 11:39 am

Al Habsi signs new deal at Bolton

Bolton goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi pens a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2013.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2008 | 11:34 am

Russian coach lands GB diving job

The current head coach of the Russian diving team is appointed British diving's national performance director.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2008 | 11:02 am

Jewell quits English club Derby

Derby manager Paul Jewell has resigned after only 13 months in charge of the Championship outfit, the club said on Monday. Former Wigan boss Jewell threw in the towel after...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 10:17 am

'Scary' referee upsets Redknapp

Harry Redknapp says Steve Tanner is not good enough to referee in the Premier League after his side's defeat at West Brom.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2008 | 10:11 am

Patriots knocked out of playoffs despite 13-0 win

Running back Sammy Morris and the New England Patriots didn't have long to celebrate their latest -- and what proved to be their final -- victory this season.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 9:58 am

Roethlisberger Taken Off Field on Stretcher

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sustained a concussion while being driven into the ground by two Cleveland Browns defenders.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Dec 2008 | 8:58 am

Chargers 52, Broncos 21: Chargers Take Division From Stunned Broncos

After Sunday night’s rout of Denver that clinched the American Football Conference West title, the Chargers are back in the N.F.L. playoffs.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Dec 2008 | 8:58 am

Vikings 20, Giants 19: Last-Second Field Goal Gives Minnesota a Playoff Berth

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Giants on a last-second field goal by Ryan Longwell to win the N.F.C. North championship.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Dec 2008 | 8:56 am

Dolphins 24, Jets 17: Dolphins Go to Playoffs, Jets Head to Uncertain Future

The Jets completed their painful and sadly typical collapse against the Dolphins, who won the A.F.C. East.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Dec 2008 | 8:56 am

Gerrard backs Liverpool for title

Steven Gerrard believes the current Liverpool side is the best he has played in and can win the Premier League title.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2008 | 8:30 am

Tennis player Gasquet looks to new coach for 2009 revival (AFP)

Frenchman Richard Gasquet, seen here, has turned to a new coach to help him launch a successful Australian campaign and a return to the world's top 10 rankings next year(AFP/File/Pierre-Philippe Marcou)AFP - Frenchman Richard Gasquet has turned to a new coach to help him launch a successful Australian campaign and a return to the world's top 10 rankings next year.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Dec 2008 | 8:05 am

In bowls, it's Big One (Penn State) and Little Ten

Big Ten teams, and conference's reputation, have taken a postseason drubbing in recent years, with one exception: Penn State has won three straight bowls and nine of last 11. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Another impressive victory for the Lakers

They do something Sunday they have rarely done this season: dominate a bad team. We now return you to our regularly...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Jonathan Quick could turn into elite goalie for Kings

Team, which over the years has had trouble finding consistency in net, hopes it has a keeper in the 22-year-old. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Mavericks beat Clippers without Nowitzki

Dallas' star is suspended by the league for one game, but L.A. can't take advantage. Bring on the lottery.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Norton accuses UCLA of using him in recruiting pitches

USC and UCLA played nearly a month ago, but the rivalry rages even as the Trojans prepare for the Rose Bowl against Penn State.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Chargers break even

San Diego wins the AFC West with an 8-8 record, overcoming a three-game deficit in the final three weeks. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Lakers retain enough of the Christmas spirit

Although lacking the fever pitch of Dec. 25 win over Celtics, they avoid a letdown to easily defeat Warriors. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Some show up in their Sunday best

Philadelphia, Miami, Atlanta and even Oakland help shape the playoff picture. It was a perfect Sunday: The Detroit...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Ducks get mad, then get even

Hard hit by Blues' Cam Janssen on Kent Huskins angers Ducks, who rally to defeat St. Louis. Cam Janssen's crunching...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

South Africa close on series win

South Africa are poised for a historic Test series win in Australia after bowling out the hosts for 247 in Melbourne.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2008 | 7:41 am

Billionaire Slim denies Honda bid

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim says reports he is one of four parties in talks about a possible rescue bid for the former Honda F1 team are "completely false".
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2008 | 7:26 am

Packers 31, Lions 21: 0-16: Milestone the Lions Would Rather Forget

With a loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, the Lions became the first N.F.L. team to lose 16 regular-season games.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Dec 2008 | 7:21 am

Longwell Stays Cool as Giants (and Vikings) Try to Freeze Him

In the confusion of the game’s final nine seconds Sunday, Ryan Longwell, the Vikings’ veteran kicker, found himself iced three times — twice by the Giants and once by his own coach, Brad Childress.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Dec 2008 | 7:18 am

No. 1 North Carolina 97, Rutgers 75: No. 1 North Carolina Too Much for Rutgers

After a defeat to North Carolina on Sunday night, the Scarlet Knights will soon find out how they stack up against No. 3 Pittsburgh on Wednesday and No. 2 Connecticut on Saturday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Dec 2008 | 7:17 am

Now for the Annual Question: Will Favre Retire?

No one is quite sure if Sunday will stand as Brett Favre’s 295th and final N.F.L. game, including the 22 he has started in the playoffs.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Dec 2008 | 7:16 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Blackhawks Set Team Record With Ninth Straight Win

Dustin Byfuglien had two goals and an assist for the Chicago Blackhawks, who set a franchise record Sunday by collecting their ninth straight victory, defeating the host Minnesota Wild, 4-1.


Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Dec 2008 | 6:57 am

No let-down for Lakers in NBA win over Warriors (AFP)

C.J. Watson (right) of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball against Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers notched a 130-113 victory(AFPNBAE / Getty Images/Evan Gole)AFP - The Los Angeles Lakers, who gave themselves a win over the National Basketball Association-leading Boston Celtics for Christmas on Thursday, kept the momentum going



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Dec 2008 | 6:20 am

Clayton: Key AFC playoffs questions

After the dust settled Sunday, these are the 10 burning questions for the AFC playoffs, John Clayton writes.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 5:53 am

Stanford makes 18 saves in shutout (AP)

Ottawa Senators' Chris Neil, top, checks Vancouver Canucks' Darcy Hordichuk on top of Senators' Brian Lee during the second period of an NHL game in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)AP - Curtis Sanford made 18 saves for his fourth career shutout and first in nearly three years in the Vancouver Canucks' 3-0 victory over Ottawa on Sunday night, the Senators' 12th straight loss on the road.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Dec 2008 | 5:49 am

La. Tech tops NIU 17-10 in Independence Bowl (AP)

Louisiana Tech's Phillip Livas fields a first-quarter kick before returning it for a 97-yard touchdown against Northern Illinois in the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)AP - Louisiana Tech took a short trip and won its first bowl game in a long time.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Dec 2008 | 5:48 am

Chadiha: Key NFC playoffs questions

After the dust settled Sunday, these are the 10 burning questions for the NFC playoffs, Jeffri Chadiha writes.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 5:25 am

Bolts buck Broncos to claim mild, mild AFC West (AP)

AP - The mild, mild AFC West belongs to LaDainian Tomlinson, Philip Rivers and the rest of the San Diego Chargers.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Dec 2008 | 5:22 am

There's nothing like Week 17 and more Snap Judgments

Fates can turn quickly in the NFL, which is why you can't give up on a season until they pull the mathematical rug from beneath your feet, writes Don Banks.


Source: SI.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 3:35 am

Pennington, Dolphins beat Jets for AFC East title (AP)

Miami Dolphins defensive end Phillip Merling (97) crosses the goal line for a touchdown as New York Jets' Thomas Jones (20) defends, after Merling intercepted a pass from Jets quarterback Brett Favre, right, in the second quarter during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)AP - Chad Pennington was in the opposing locker room at the stadium where he spent the first eight years of his career, a big smile peeking out from a gray Miami Dolphins "Division Champions" cap.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Dec 2008 | 2:35 am

Big Ben should be OK after concussion

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 1:20 am