World Sports Headlines for January 2, 2009

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Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jan 2009 | 2:59 pm

12-year-old helps Texas Tech coach make point

Texas Tech coach Pat Knight grew tired of watching his team miss shots that even a child could make. So he found one to illustrate his frustration.
Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jan 2009 | 2:47 pm

Gates joins LT on Chargers' sideline at practice

Chargers stars LaDainian Tomlinson and Antonio Gates missed a second straight practice Thursday as San Diego continued to prepare for its home wild-card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jan 2009 | 2:33 pm

Coach Bilic to leave Croatia role

Slaven Bilic says he will quit as Croatia coach when their World Cup qualifying campaign ends in November.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jan 2009 | 2:23 pm

Mirza wishing for injury-free year

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's Sania Mirza said she hoped an injury-free season would see her return to the higher echelons of the world rankings after a year ruined by a chronic wrist problem.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 2:14 pm

Man City agree a fee for Bridge

Manchester City agree an undisclosed fee with Chelsea for defender Wayne Bridge.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jan 2009 | 1:56 pm

Kinnear rules out Given departure

Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear says Shay Given will not be leaving the club despite the Irish keeper saying he is disillusioned with life at St James Park.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jan 2009 | 1:55 pm

Report: Browns want Pioli to decide on job soon

The Cleveland Browns set a Thursday deadline for New England Patriots vice president Scott Pioli to make a decision on becoming the Browns' top football executive.
Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jan 2009 | 1:35 pm

White fitness boost for Scotland

Scotland flanker Jason White should recover in time for the Six Nations after an operation on a dislocated finger.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jan 2009 | 1:27 pm

Karate For Your Body Announces Release of Volume One in Martial Arts DVD Training Series, 'Focusing On Fundamentals'

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Jan. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's fast-paced, demanding culture often makes it challenging to find ways to establish and maintain good physical
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 1:15 pm

Man Utd complete signings of Serbian starlets (AFP)

AFP - Sir Alex Ferguson believes Serbian winger Zoran Tosic can make an impact at Manchester United this season after wrapping up a double deal for the 21-year-old and his Partizan Belgrade team-mate Adem Ljajic on Friday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jan 2009 | 1:14 pm

Murray fightback sees off Federer

Andy Murray continues his preparation for the new season with an impressive win over Roger Federer in Abu Dhabi.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jan 2009 | 1:13 pm

Everton dealt Saha injury setback

Everton will be without striker Louis Saha for at least a month after a second scan on a hamstring injury.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jan 2009 | 1:03 pm

Hewitt eyes top 10 return after injury-plagued season

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt is targeting a swift return to the top 10 after recovering from an injury that curtailed his progress throughout last year.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 12:24 pm

Man Utd seal deal for Serbian duo

Manchester United complete the signings of Serbian duo Zoran Tosic and Adem Ljajic from Partizan Belgrade.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jan 2009 | 12:24 pm

Man Utd complete signings of Serbian starlets

Manchester United confirmed the signings of Serbian starlets Zoran Tosic and Adem Ljajic from Partizan Belgrade on Friday. United revealed late last year that they had...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 12:23 pm

Rugby star Vainikolo in court on brawl charge

England winger Lesley Vainikolo appeared in court Friday charged with causing grievous bodily harm following an incident in which a man was taken to hospital with head injuries.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 11:51 am

Chelsea agree to let Bridge talk to City

Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge has been given permission to speak to Manchester City about a move to Eastlands, the west London club confirmed on Friday. Bridge, 28, is top of
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 11:50 am

USC plays like No. 1, routs Penn St. in Rose Bowl (AP)

AP - Who's No. 1? How about USC. A week before Florida and Oklahoma meet in the BCS title game, No. 5 Southern California played like a champion in the 95th Rose Bowl, defeating No. 6 Penn State 38-24 on Thursday in a game not nearly as close as the final score might indicate.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jan 2009 | 11:26 am

Bangladesh eye win over Sri Lanka

Bangladesh will seek to keep the pressure on Sri Lanka when the second Test starts in Chittagong on Saturday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jan 2009 | 11:18 am

Collins poised for Scottish debut

Former world 100m champion Kim Collins will be among the competitors at the Aviva International Match at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jan 2009 | 11:11 am

Given considers Newcastle exit

Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given is ready to quit the struggling Premier League club, according to his lawyer. Given has grown increasingly unhappy with Newcastle's on and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 11:05 am

Broncos: Great offense but a mess on defense (AP)

AP - Mike Shanahan's successor in Denver will inherit an explosive offense that might be one healthy running back away from greatness. He'll also take over a dreadful defense that needs yet another overhaul.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jan 2009 | 10:58 am

LT, Gates sit out Chargers' practice

Chargers stars LaDainian Tomlinson and Antonio Gates missed a second straight practice Thursday as San Diego continued to prepare for its home wild-card playoff game against the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 10:57 am

Bruins top Pens, extend winning streak to 10 (AP)

AP - Manny Fernandez made 30 saves to remain perfect at home and the Boston Bruins extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jan 2009 | 10:53 am

Greene leads Iowa past South Carolina in Outback (AP)

AP - All-American running back Shonn Greene figures he's ready for the next level.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jan 2009 | 10:51 am

Red Wings give Hawks cold shoulder 6-4 at Wrigley (AP)

AP - Outside in the elements, the Detroit Red Wings showed they can play the Chicago Blackhawks anywhere, anytime, in any conditions. And still beat them. Pavel Datsyuk skated through two defenders for a go-ahead score in a three-goal second period, and the Red Wings scored twice in a 17-second span of the third Thursday to rally past the Blackhawks 6-4 in the Winter Classic at chilly Wrigley Field.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jan 2009 | 10:47 am

Szamotulski agrees to join Hibs

Polish goalkeeper Grzegorz Szamotulski agrees to sign on at Easter Road upon receiving international clearance.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jan 2009 | 10:46 am

No. 21 Virginia Tech 20, No. 12 Cincinnati 7: Virginia Tech Prevails in a Lackluster Show

The victory makes the Hokies one of only three schools to have had five consecutive seasons of 10 or more victories.

Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jan 2009 | 9:32 am

Nets’ Formula for Mediocrity: Win on the Road, Lose at Home

On the road, the Nets are one of the league’s top teams with a 10-5 record, but at home, they are 5-12, better than only the Washington Wizards in the Eastern Conference.

Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jan 2009 | 9:24 am

Knicks Will Continue to Be Walsh’s Work in Progress in 2009

The Knicks have been entertaining on most nights, competitive on many of them, at times surprisingly good and at times shockingly inept.

Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jan 2009 | 9:22 am

New York Unveils Steroid-Free Racing

A new set of racing regulations banning the use of anabolic steroids went into effect Thursday at New York State’s racetracks, ending a decades-old practice.

Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jan 2009 | 9:19 am

USC plays like No. 1, routs Penn St. in Rose Bowl

Who's No. 1? How about USC. A week before Florida and Oklahoma meet in the BCS title game, No. 5 Southern California played like a champion in the 95th Rose Bowl, defeating No. 6 Penn State
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 9:19 am

No. 5 U.S.C. 38, No. 6 Penn St. 24: Trojans Roll, With No Title to Show for It

The Trojans burnished their reputation as big-game players, defeating Penn State in the 95th Rose Bowl.

Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jan 2009 | 9:19 am

College Football Roundup: Greene Leads Iowa to Bowl Win in Final Act

Iowa’s Shonn Greene turned Thursday’s Outback Bowl in Tampa, Fla., into a farewell party, leading the Hawkeyes past South Carolina, 31-10, and announcing his intention to enter the N.F.L. draft.

Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jan 2009 | 9:12 am

Another Curry So Smooth He Slipped Through the Cracks

Seth Curry, like his brother Stephen, was dismissed by college basketball’s elite programs. And, like his brother again, he has emerged as a dazzling scoring talent at a small school, away from the spotlight.

Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jan 2009 | 9:07 am

College Basketball Roundup: McNeal’s 3-Pointer Helps Marquette Upset Villanova

Jerel McNeal scored 24 points, including an important 3-pointer down the stretch that helped power the Golden Eagles to a 79-72 victory over the Wildcats in Milwaukee on Thursday.

Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jan 2009 | 8:59 am

Roethlisberger’s Injury Highlights Nerve Center for Head Trauma

The concussion that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sustained in Sunday’s game highlighted the team’s notable history with brain injuries.

Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jan 2009 | 8:55 am

Ravens’ Turnaround Began Against Resurgent Dolphins

Of the seven teams in the postseason this year, Sunday’s American Football Conference wild-card game features two of the biggest shockers: the Ravens (11-5) and the Dolphins (11-5).

Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Jan 2009 | 8:49 am

Maisel: USC finishes the job early

Normally, USC coach Pete Carroll makes his adjustments at halftime. Carroll didn't wait around for the Rose Bowl halftime show, dropping the hammer on Penn State in the second quarter, writes Ivan Maisel.
Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jan 2009 | 8:35 am

Peyton Manning and Indianapolis receivers are masters of precision

They repeat routes so many times it appears effortless come game time. The quarterback finished the regular season with 4,002 yards passing, an NFL-record ninth season he has thrown for 4,000-plus yar...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Trojans are in full flower in Rose Bowl victory

Sanchez throws for four touchdowns, runs for one and is named offensive MVP as USC hammers Penn State, 38-24, but Trojans still wonder 'what might have been' regarding BCS. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Sanchez's career day leads USC past Penn St.

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Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jan 2009 | 7:19 am

Bruins beat Penguins to notch 10th win in a row

BOSTON (Reuters) - The Boston Bruins recorded a season-high 10th victory in a row by beating the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Thursday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 7:09 am

USC rolls past Penn State 38-24 in Rose Bowl

Another Rose Bowl, another USC rout. SI.com's Stewart Mandel says nobody dominates January as consistently as the Trojans, who beat Penn State 38-24.

Source: SI.com | 2 Jan 2009 | 7:06 am

Jets' Jones: Favre needed benching

Team owner Woody Johnson has stated clearly that he wants Brett Favre to be the New York Jets' quarterback next season, but some players are bristling at the thought.
Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jan 2009 | 6:58 am

Ravens' Ryan, Dolphins' Bowles sought for talks

Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan and Dolphins assistant Todd Bowles are coaching in the same playoff game on Sunday -- and possibly interviewing for the same head coaching jobs afterwards.
Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jan 2009 | 6:45 am

Broncos quickly launch search to find new coach

After severing a two-decades relationship with head coach Mike Shanahan, the Denver Broncos are moving quickly to find his replacement.
Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jan 2009 | 6:41 am

Arizona gets final extension for blackout deadline

The NFL granted a second extension of its television blackout deadline for the Cardinals' playoff game against Atlanta on Saturday.
Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jan 2009 | 6:27 am

Cory McCartney: Sugar Bowl Breakdown: Alabama will overpower Utah in the trenches

Does undefeated Utah really stand a chance against powerful 'Bama?

Source: SI.com | 2 Jan 2009 | 6:16 am

The Big Ten is outmatched again

It's sad to think the Big Ten can't keep up with the Pac-10 in the Rose Bowl anymore, but it can't. The Rose Bowl...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 6:05 am

USC saves its best for last and deserves a reward

Fifth-ranked Trojans can still win an Associated Press poll national championship. You saw it, you vote it.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 6:00 am

Virginia Tech tops Cincinnati, ends BCS drought (AP)

AP - The opening moments were filled with just about every problem Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer feared his team would have against Cincinnati.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jan 2009 | 5:39 am

Hokies score one for ACC

The opening moments were filled with just about every problem Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer feared his team would have against Cincinnati.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 5:00 am

With Patriots out, it's away Wii go

After the Jets bungled away their season Sunday, ensuring the Patriots' fate, I was reduced to a catatonic state in my recliner, wondering what I could do to kill the time until Mel Kiper Day(s) - a.k...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 5:00 am

Colts-Chargers scouting report

Colts on offense: His name is Peyton Manning and he's pretty darn good. One of the smartest quarterbacks in the history of the game, Manning has quietly helped engineer Indianapolis's nine-game winning...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 5:00 am

Eagles-Vikings scouting report

Eagles on offense: Brian Westbrook is one of the league's most potent offensive forces. The versatile tailback has a nifty blend of vision, speed, and moves. Westbrook has a quick first step, changes directions...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 5:00 am

Falcons-Cardinals scouting report

Falcons on offense: Michael Turner has left no doubt about who was the best free agent signing. Turner earned a Pro Bowl bid after rushing for 1,699 yards (second best in the NFL) and 17 touchdowns. Turner...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 5:00 am

Screens need to be set

When the NHL gets down to listing the pluses and minuses of its third outdoor game, larger in-stadium televisions should top the list of needs if it wants to go alfresco in another major league ballpark...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Jan 2009 | 5:00 am

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