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Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2008 | 2:01 pm

Katz: Big East on lookout after Hoyas' statement victory

In the wake of Georgetown's start-to-finish victory at No. 2 UConn in the Big East opener Monday, Andy Katz takes a look at how the rest of the conference reacted to the Hoyas' big win.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2008 | 1:52 pm

Agent: Titans talking contract with Haynesworth

The Titans are now able to talk contract with Albert Haynesworth, their Pro Bowl defensive tackle who played this season as the team's designated franchise player.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2008 | 1:48 pm

Belhadj earns Portsmouth contract

Portsmouth have signed defender Nadir Belhadj on a permanent deal after a successful loan spell.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2008 | 1:38 pm

Missouri wins Alamo Bowl, tops Northwestern in OT (AP)

Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel delivers a pass against Northwestern during the first quarter of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Monday, Dec. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)AP - Chase Daniel threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Maclin in overtime and Missouri rallied to beat Northwestern 30-23 in the Alamo Bowl on Monday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2008 | 1:29 pm

Marinelli, Crennel, Mangini out as NFL coaches (AP)

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli is seen during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. The Detroit Lions fired coach Marinelli on Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, a day after the team became the first in NFL history to finish with an 0-16 record. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)AP - Lofty expectations did in Eric Mangini and Romeo Crennel, as their teams' seasons crumbled from high hopes to demoralizing finishes.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2008 | 12:34 pm

Charged Gerrard offered support

England and Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard, charged with assault and affray, is offered support by his club.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2008 | 12:29 pm

Heskey to miss Cup tie with Spurs

Team news ahead of Friday's FA Cup 3rd round match.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2008 | 12:27 pm

Raiders hope to have talk with Giants' Gilbride

The Raiders are in the process of requesting permission to speak with Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride about their vacant head coach position.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2008 | 12:25 pm

Cowboys: Phillips vows change; sign irks James

The Dallas Cowboys aren't changing coaches. Instead, coach Wade Phillips plans to change the way he coaches the Dallas Cowboys.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2008 | 11:57 am

Mizzou rallies by Northwestern for Alamo OT win

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Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2008 | 11:57 am

Murali puts Bangladesh in trouble in Test

Muttiah Muralitharan grabbed two quick wickets to push Sri Lanka closer to a big victory over Bangladesh on the fourth day of the opening cricket Test here on Tuesday. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 11:44 am

NBA roundup: Monday's action on the boards

Even with two-time MVP Steve Nash out with back spasms and Amare Stoudemire mired in foul trouble, the Phoenix Suns still had more than enough firepower to dispatch the league-worst...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 11:37 am

NHL roundup: Monday's action on the ice

The Montreal Canadiens won a milestone game thanks to a rare offensive explosion from one of their role players. Maxim Lapierre scored the final three goals of the game, leading the ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 11:36 am

Latapy poised for Trinidad switch

Falkirk midfielder Russell Latapy is in the Carribean to hold talks over a new coaching role with Trinidad and Tobago.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2008 | 11:01 am

An Ice Day For Cheap Skates: TripAdvisor's Top 10 Bargain Outdoor Skating Rinks

75% of Travelers Have Ice Skated Outdoors NEWTON, Mass., Dec. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor(R), the world's largest travel community, today announced its top
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 11:00 am

Bangladesh face daunting target

Bangladesh need 267 more to win the first Test against Sri Lanka after closing day four in Mirpur on 254-5.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2008 | 10:58 am

WBA to investigate Valuev victory

The World Boxing Association is to investigate Nikolay Valuev's victory over Evander Holyfield on 20 December.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2008 | 10:47 am

Liverpool captain Gerrard charged over bar brawl

Top English footballer Steven Gerrard was charged Tuesday with assault and affray over an alleged bar brawl while out celebrating a crushing match win for the Premiership leaders, police...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 10:37 am

Drogba lost his football passion

Ivory Coast and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba concedes he lost his passion for football before the start of the season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2008 | 10:17 am

Back in the Rose Bowl, U.S.C. Plays What-If

The Trojans are in the Rose Bowl for the fourth consecutive year, but the team began the season with greater ambitions.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Dec 2008 | 9:48 am

Sports of The Times: A Franchise With No Direction Known

The Jets are drifting with no apparent direction — sailing to be sailing, drifting to be drifting, with no plan beyond hiring and firing.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Dec 2008 | 9:46 am

After Jets’ Collapse, Mangini Is Sent Packing, Too

The Jets fired their coach, Eric Mangini, hours after the team was eliminated from the playoffs.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Dec 2008 | 9:39 am

D’Antoni Optimistic as Knicks’ Skid Grows

Despite an 11-18 record, Coach Mike D’Antoni generally projects the same indefatigable optimism that he had in training camp in early October.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Dec 2008 | 9:33 am

N.B.A. Roundup: Milestone for Hawks: 20 Wins Before Jan. 1

Joe Johnson scored 25 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Denver Nuggets, 109-91, to close out an important homestand with a long-awaited milestone.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Dec 2008 | 9:30 am

Men’s Roundup: Hoyas Topple Huskies in the Big East Opener

No. 11 Georgetown won the first of many matchups between ranked Big East teams this season, beating No. 2 Connecticut, 74-63.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Dec 2008 | 9:30 am

Bulls 100, Nets 87: Problems at Home Continue for the Nets

Derrick Rose and Andres Nocioni propelled the Bulls in the fourth quarter, and denied the Nets a victory on their home court.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Dec 2008 | 9:29 am

N.F.L. Fast Forward: N.F.L. Coaches Winning Votes of Confidence, but Not Much Else

With three coaches fired and three more who soon could be, owners of N.F.L. teams who failed to make the playoffs should be squirming as much as their coaches.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Dec 2008 | 9:26 am

Chargers Ready to Take on Colts in Playoffs

Although the Colts were four games better in the regular season, the Chargers have no anxiety about playing the Colts in an A.F.C. wild-card game.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Dec 2008 | 9:24 am

N.F.L. Roundup: Cowboys’ Phillips Promises Change

The big change Cowboys coach Wade Phillips seemed to be talking about was getting tough, like previous Dallas coaches such as Bill Parcells and Jimmy Johnson.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Dec 2008 | 9:22 am

Murray joins top two in Abu Dhabi

Andy Murray will finalise his preparations for 2009 alongside Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in Abu Dhabi this week.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2008 | 8:46 am

Gayle poses threat to New Zealand

New Zealand are wary of the threat of West Indies captain Chris Gayle ahead of the first match of their one-day series in Queenstown.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2008 | 8:39 am

Lions fire Marinelli after record-breaking season (AP)

Former Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli pauses during a news conference in Allen Park, Mich, Monday, Dec. 29, 2008. Marinelli was fired the day after Detroit finished the NFL football season 0-16. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP - Rod Marinelli might be a good head coach. He just isn't going to find out for sure in Detroit.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2008 | 8:36 am

Eric Mangini fired by Jets after 3 seasons

Eric Mangini gathered his players together for one last team meeting and then said goodbye. "He was a little bit emotional," New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis said. "I think a lot...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 8:35 am

Browns focus search for executive

Rejected by his top coaching choice, Cleveland owner Randy Lerner has turned his attention to finding a front-office mind to fix the Browns. As quickly as possible. Before firing...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 8:34 am

Lee & Symonds to miss final Test

Australia's Brett Lee and Andrew Symonds will miss the third Test match against South Africa after they are both ruled out through injury.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2008 | 8:09 am

Baron Davis denies he wants out

Veteran says there's no truth to comments attributed to former Golden State teammate Stephen Jackson that he wants to return to the Warriors. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Trojans are stirring up some trouble

Norton's comments about Neuheisel allude to the UCLA coach's past, but who exactly is telling recruits that Norton is leaving for UCLA? ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

UCLA's Rick Neuheisel rebuts Ken Norton's claim

Bruins' head coach denies the USC assistant's accusation that Bruins have told recruits he might join UCLA's staff. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Don Nelson thinks highly of Kobe Bryant

Golden State coach calls Lakers star a 'complete player.' The compliments flowed out of Golden State Coach Don Nelson's mouth after he...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

NFL coaches Eric Mangini, Romeo Crennel and Rod Marinelli are fired

Jets, Browns and Lions all dismiss their coaches after disappointing seasons. New York Jets Coach Eric Mangini was fired Monday, a day...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Aaron Corp moves up to No. 2 quarterback spot at USC

Quarterback says he feels "confident and comfortable" with his role for the Rose Bowl game against Penn State. Aaron Corp once again is...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Oregon State's Mike Riley sees both sides of Rose Bowl

Beavers' coach, whose team beat USC and lost to Penn State this season, isn't picking a winner in Thursday's game. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Inconsistency and weak attack lead to Kings' 2-0 loss

Columbus capitalizes on L.A.'s inability to play hard throughout. Kings need to find a way to get some pop out of their offense and end an 0-2-2 home slump. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Ronny Turiaf gets a warm welcome in return to Staples Center

The energetic Golden State forward plays against his former teammates with the Lakers and receives an ovation from the L.A. fans. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Peculiar NFL playoff pairings are on tap

In a strange twist, all four teams playing at home in the wild-card games this weekend are underdogs. For the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 8:00 am

Figure skater Asada seeks 'supreme smile' before Olympics

Japan's world figure skating champion Mao Asada is looking to crown her pre-Olympic season with a "supreme smile" as she counts on her inimitable jumps to overcome South Korean rival Kim...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 7:05 am

Bulls end Nets mastery, extend Nets misery

Derrick Rose scored 21 points and Andres Nocioni added 17 more to spark Chicago past New Jersey 100-87, snapping a 13-game Bulls' losing streak at New Jersey dating to 2001. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 6:55 am

High-flying Hawks soar to rare 20 wins before January

Joe Johnson scored 25 points and Mike Bibby added 20 to power Atlanta past Denver 103-91, giving the Hawks 20 victories in a season before New Year's Day for the first time since 1987.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2008 | 6:53 am

Reports: Red Sox sign Penny to one-year deal

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Source: SI.com | 30 Dec 2008 | 6:30 am

Report: Clippers' Davis would return to Warriors

Baron Davis reportedly expressed a desire to return to the Warriors.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2008 | 6:18 am

Pistons cool off hot Magic with a solid team effort (Reuters)

Reuters - The Detroit Pistons ended the Orlando Magic's seven-game winning streak and won their fourth successive game with an 88-82 victory on Monday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2008 | 6:12 am

Blue Jackets blank Kings 2-0 (AP)

Columbus Blue Jackets' Rick Nash, right, moves the puck against Los Angeles Kings' Matt Greene during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles on Monday, Dec. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Hector Mata)AP - Rookie Steve Mason made 24 saves, Kris Russell scored during a power play in the second period and the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-0 on Monday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2008 | 6:04 am

Memphis beats Cincinnati 60-45 (AP)

AP - Antonio Anderson scored 18 points while Tyreke Evans added a double-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists to lead Memphis to a 60-45 victory over Cincinnati on Monday night.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2008 | 5:44 am

Stuckey paces balanced Pistons past Magic

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Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2008 | 5:31 am

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 and didn't make the playoffs.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2008 | 5:15 am

Liverpool captain Gerrard charged with assault

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Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2008 | 4:41 am

Stuckey, Pistons end Magic's winning streak at 7 (AP)

Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson, right, works against Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson (14) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)AP - Rodney Stuckey led a balanced attack with 19 points and the Detroit Pistons won their fourth straight with an 88-82 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2008 | 3:14 am

Red Sox interested in Marlins' Ramirez

The Red Sox made a play to re-acquire Marlins superstar Hanley Ramirez after losing out to the rival Yankees for star free agent Mark Teixeira, league sources tell SI.com. But while the Marlins listened to Boston's overtures, Florida isn't anxious to trade its best player, and talks apparently have been aborted after no agreement could be reached.


Source: SI.com | 30 Dec 2008 | 3:10 am

Reports: Red Sox reach deal with RHP Brad Penny (AP)

AP - The Boston Red Sox and pitcher Brad Penny reached a preliminary agreement on a $5 million, one-year contract, according to several reports Monday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2008 | 2:42 am

No. 11 Georgetown beats No. 2 Connecticut 74-63 (AP)

Georgetown's Julian Vaughn, left, and Connecticut's Hasheem Thabeet go for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Monday, Dec. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Bob Child)AP - DaJuan Summers scored 18 points and No. 11 Georgetown won the first of many matchups between ranked Big East teams this season, beating No. 2 Connecticut 74-63 on Monday night for its seventh straight win.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2008 | 2:22 am

Don Banks: Jets left to second guess moves on Black Monday

Just a few weeks ago the Jets were 8-3 and primed for the playoffs. Now Eric Mangini is gone -- just one of the firings on "Black Monday," says Don Banks.


Source: SI.com | 30 Dec 2008 | 1:56 am

There are three in for the title, says Man U's Fergie (AFP)

Dimitar Berbatov, seen here in November 2008, still to hit it off at Manchester United since arriving from Spurs in September, settled this tense clash with a 69th minute volley to give the Champions League holders a 1-0 victory here on Monday.(AFP/File/Paul Ellis)AFP - Sir Alex Ferguson insisted that the Premier League title race will be a three-way fight between Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea after Dimitar Berbatov's second-half strike sealed a narrow 1-0 win against Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on Monday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2008 | 1:37 am

Alabama suspends star LT Smith for Sugar Bowl

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 30 Dec 2008 | 12:31 am

Garnett's antics, defining NBA greatness, more mail

Usually the mail is answered during my Weekly Countdown column on Fridays, but the holidays are momentarily negating that schedule. So here is the best of what was found hiding among the spam.


Source: SI.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 10:23 pm

Maurice on his second stint with Carolina

Catching up with Paul Maurice on his second stint with Carolina.


Source: SI.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 8:29 pm

Josh Gross: Evans proves he's morphed into a quality knockout artist, more

At UFC 92, Rashad Evans showed he's morphed into a KO specialist.


Source: SI.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 8:21 pm

One thing that MLS is presently lacking

How the MLS could really benefit from a good, old-fashioned feud.


Source: SI.com | 29 Dec 2008 | 5:46 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 | 5:27 pm