Cold snap hits football fixtures

The cold weather causes several of Saturday's games to be postponed because of frozen pitches.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2009 | 2:09 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 2:07 pm

Live text - Murray v Nadal

Andy Murray takes on world number one Rafael Nadal in the Abu Dhabi exhibition final.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2009 | 1:00 pm

Kinnear admits Ferguson interest

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear says he has enquired about signing Rangers and Scotland captain Barry Ferguson.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2009 | 12:56 pm

Utes complete perfect season, upset 'Bama in Sugar (AP)

Utah quarterback Brian Johnson (3) kisses his Sugar Bowl MVP trophy after his NCAA football game in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009.  Utah defeated Alabama 31-17. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)AP - While confetti rained down from the Louisiana Superdome roof, jubilant Utah players and coaches held aloft the Sugar Bowl trophy and proclaimed themselves the No. 1 team in the land.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2009 | 12:41 pm

Live text - Hearts v Hibernian

The Edinburgh derby is the first of five games on the first Scottish Premier League Saturday of 2009.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2009 | 11:54 am

Windies scrape home in last-over thriller

A late batting onslaught by Ramnaresh Sarwan and Denesh Ramdin saw the West Indies snatch victory with one ball to spare in the one-day international against New Zealand here Saturday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 11:38 am

Worcester-Sale game is frozen out

Worcester's Premiership match with Sale is postponed because of a frozen pitch at Sixways.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2009 | 11:32 am

Trevor Ariza comes through for the Lakers

He follows the creed of the team's Bench Mob against the Utah Jazz to 'change the game every time.' Change the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 11:30 am

Live text - FA Cup third round

League One Hartlepool host Premier League Stoke as FA Cup third-round day kicks off, with a host of intriguing ties to follow.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2009 | 11:29 am

Japan's Nishioka defends WBC super bantamweight title

Japanese champion Toshiaki Nishioka pulled off a technical knockout victory over Genaro Garcia of Mexico to defend the World Boxing Council (WBC) super bantamweight title on Saturday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 11:12 am

Manning's reward for challenging season is 3rd MVP

Peyton Manning considers 2008 the most challenging season in his 11-year career. It also proved to be the most rewarding. The Colts quarterback overcame two knee surgeries,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 11:12 am

Manning's reward for challenging season is 3rd MVP (AP)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning waves as he leaves the field after the Colts' 23-0 win over the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008. Manning threw for 95 yards to put him over 4,000 yards for the ninth time in his 11 seasons. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)AP - Peyton Manning considers 2008 the most challenging season in his 11-year career.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2009 | 11:12 am

Japan striker Okubo to sign for Wolfsburg

Former Real Mallorca striker Yoshito Okubo will join fellow Japan midfielder Makoto Hasebe at German Bundesliga side Wolfsburg, his J-League club announced Saturday. "The two
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 11:03 am

Dilshan knock rescues Sri Lanka

Tillakaratne Dilshan hits 162 after Sri Lanka make a shaky start against Bangladesh in the second Test in Chittagong.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2009 | 11:01 am

Friday's action on the boards Bgt

TORONTO - Friday's win came as much-needed relief for the Toronto Raptors. Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani each scored 19 points and the Raptors snapped a three-game losing streak with...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 10:50 am

Friday's action on the ice Bgt

ATLANTA - Shootouts haven't been kind to Vancouver this season, something new Canucks goalie Jason LaBarbera learned first hand Friday night. Eric Christensen scored the winner in an...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 10:45 am

Cory McCartney: Behind Johnson, Utah busted the BCS like no mid-major before

Utah didn't just crash the BCS party. The Utes stunned Alabama 31-17 and made a case for the next undefeated mid-major, writes SI.com's Cory McCartney.


Source: SI.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 10:00 am

Dilshan leads Sri Lanka fightback in Bangladesh Test

Tillakratne Dilshan hit an unbeaten 95 to take Sri Lanka to 229-5 at tea on the opening day of the second and final Test against Bangladesh here on Saturday. The middle-order
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:42 am

Sarwan guides Windies to victory

Ramnaresh Sarwan's unbeaten half century guides West Indies to a five-wicket win over New Zealand in Christchurch.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:40 am

LeBron gets triple-double as Cavs clobber Bulls (AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) ends up in the crowd after pursuing a loose ball in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)AP - One big loss was enough for the Cleveland Cavaliers, still perfect at home. Anderson Varejao scored a career-high 26 points, LeBron James had a triple-double and the Cavaliers stayed unbeaten on their floor with a 117-92 win Friday night over the Chicago Bulls after learning center Zydrunas Ilgauskas will miss a month with a fractured bone in his left ankle.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:30 am

Pittman leads No. 8 Texas over Appalachian State (AP)

Texas center Dexter Pittman, right, grabs the offensive rebound in front of Appalachian State forward Andrew Williamson, left, during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball game Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, in Austin, Texas. Pittman's game-high 21 points helped Texas to a 78-43 victory.   (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)AP - Dexter Pittman set career highs with 21 points and 11 rebounds, leading No. 8 Texas to a 78-43 victory over Appalachian State on Friday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:30 am

Nearly perfect Pierce leads Celtics over Wizards (AP)

Boston Celtics guard Paul Pierce, left, drives to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Jan. 2, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)AP - Paul Pierce scored 26 points on nearly perfect shooting and the Boston Celtics roared back from a rough road trip to beat the Washington Wizards 108-83 on Friday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:29 am

Mason rolling as Blue Jackets beat Avs (AP)

Columbus Blue Jackets left winger Rick Nash, left, congratulates goalie Steve Mason after the Blue Jackets' 6-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP - Steve Mason was lamenting the lone goal he let in. "Probably should've had it," the Columbus goalie said. Almost did.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:29 am

Mason rolling as Blue Jackets beat Avs

Steve Mason was lamenting the lone goal he let in. "Probably should've had it," the Columbus goalie said. Almost did. Mason was a leg stretch away from extending his shutout streak,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:29 am

Romance of the FA Cup takes on harder edge (AFP)

Reading's Dave Kitson (centre) celebrates a goal during a Premiership football match in Derby, in May 2008.(AFP/File/Leon Neal)AFP - The third round of the FA Cup is a time in the knockout competition renowned for shocks and 'giantkilling' exploits.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:27 am

Moorad resigns from D'backs; plans to buy Padres (AP)

In this Sept. 14, 2006 file photo, Arizona Diamondbacks general partner Jeff Moorad speaks during a news conference in Phoenix. Moorad has resigned as  Diamondbacks chief executive officer and says he has reached an agreement in principle to buy the San Diego Padres. Moorad said Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, that he heads a 'small but significant' group of investors that has an exclusive right to complete the specifics of negotiations with Padres owner John Moores. (AP Photo/Will Powers)AP - Jeff Moorad has resigned as Arizona Diamondbacks chief executive officer and says he has reached an agreement in principle to buy the San Diego Padres.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:27 am

Moorad resigns from D'backs; plans to buy Padres

Jeff Moorad has resigned as Arizona Diamondbacks chief executive officer and says he has reached an agreement in principle to buy the San Diego Padres. Moorad said Friday he heads a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:27 am

Kobe scores 40 points as Lakers tune out Jazz (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, puts up a shot as Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko, of Russia, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 113-100. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)AP - Kobe Bryant scored 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 113-100 Friday night for their fifth straight win and 17th in 18 home games.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:26 am

Kobe scores 40 points as Lakers tune out Jazz

Kobe Bryant scored 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 113-100 Friday night for their fifth straight win and 17th in 18 home games. Pau Gasol added 21 points, giving...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 9:26 am

Andy Staples:

An eighth-grader got an offer from Hawaii before ever putting on pads


Source: SI.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 8:44 am

Falcons Give Turner a Chance, and He Returns the Favor

While most hosannas for the team’s about-face have been directed at quarterback Matt Ryan, Atlanta would be in hibernation right now if not for running back Michael Turner.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2009 | 8:28 am

Two Indomitable Quarterbacks Square Off

Peyton Manning and Philip Rivers are playing so well, it is easy to forget that they could not plant their feet last spring.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2009 | 8:28 am

No. 7 Utah 31, No. 4 Alabama 17: Perfect Utah Rolls Past Alabama

Utah capped a perfect season and marked the third time a midmajor conference team has won a B.C.S. bowl game.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2009 | 8:28 am

Murray ready for early Nadal test

Andy Murray will hope to build on his win over Roger Federer when he takes on Rafael Nadal in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2009 | 8:15 am

Lakers' Pau Gasol boxed out in All-Star balloting

The 7-footer is sixth among Western Conference forwards in fan voting for starting spots, though his chances of being selected as a reserve appear good. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

It's all about June for Lakers

Everything is leading up to playoff run. It is Jan. 2, a Friday night at Staples Center. The Lakers are playing...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

USC's Sanchez shouldn't get caught in Rose Bowl euphoria, Carroll says

The Trojans coach says the quarterback has to weigh all factors in deciding whether to return for his senior season or turn pro. USC Coach...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Another win falls into Lakers' lapse

They revert to old, lead-blowing habits to help Jazz stay close, then surge late to pull away. Bryant gets 40. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Bruins cruise past Oregon State

They easily defeat the Beavers, who are coached by President-elect Barack Obama's brother-in-law. No one had told...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Kobe pours in 40 as Lakers win fifth straight

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Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 7:33 am

SA edge tight first day in Sydney

South Africa restrict Australia to 267-6 on day one of the final Test in Sydney as they seek to end the hosts' reign as the world's number one team.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2009 | 7:06 am

Utah completes perfect season at Sugar Bowl

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Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 7:04 am

Marbury says he'd love to be reunited with Garnett

Asked if he's interested in reuniting in Boston with former Wolves teammates Kevin Garnett, during an appearance on Minnesota's local TV broadcast of Friday night's victory over Golden State, Stephon Marbury said: "Definitely."


Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 6:47 am

Weight hits milestone, but Isles come up short

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Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 6:47 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Devils Take Advantage of Ailing Canadiens

Scott Clemmensen made 33 saves, Jamie Langenbrunner and Zach Parise each had a goal and an assist, and the Devils beat the visiting Montreal Canadiens, 4-1, on Friday night.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2009 | 6:27 am

N.B.A. Roundup: James Has Triple-Double as Cavs Roll

Anderson Varejao scored a career-high 26 points, and LeBron James had a triple-double Friday as Cleveland won, 117-92, against the Chicago Bulls.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2009 | 6:26 am

Nets 93, Pistons 91: Every Second Is Important With Carter in the Game

Vince Carter nailed a 3-pointer from well beyond the arc as the buzzer sounded to lift the Nets (16-17) over the surging Hawks on Friday at Izod Center.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2009 | 6:25 am

Pacers 105, Knicks 103: The Knicks Have Another Night They’d Prefer to Forget

The Knicks trailed from the first minute against the Pacers and never showed the urgency to change that, except for a brief flurry late in the fourth quarter.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2009 | 6:24 am

College Basketball Roundup: Syracuse Holds Off South Florida

Eric Devendorf hit two free throws in the closing seconds, helping No. 13 Syracuse hold off South Florida, 59-54, in Tampa on Friday night.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2009 | 6:22 am

Rutgers Women’s Basketball Resumes Rivalry With Tennessee

The friendly rivalry between Tennessee Coach Pat Summitt and Rutgers Coach C. Vivian Stringer will be on display Saturday when Rutgers hosts Tennessee in a nationally televised game.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2009 | 6:22 am

A Skier’s Singular Pursuit

Roberto Carcelen is a runner and a surfer aiming to be the only Peruvian cross-country skier in the 2010 Olympics.


Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2009 | 6:21 am

Slovakia stuns U.S. at world junior quarterfinals

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Source: SI.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 6:16 am

Jetlagged France beats Taiwan at Hopman Cup

Alize Cornet overcame jet lag and French teammate Gilles Simon some rustiness from the offseason to beat Taiwan on Saturday at the Hopman Cup.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 5:59 am

It appears Andruw Jones is done as a Dodger

The Dodgers have agreed to trade or release Jones in exchange for his deferring much of the $22 million remaining on his contract. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 5:55 am

Some NFL playoff teams are pass-happy

Colts, Eagles and Cardinals are among those much more adept at throwing the ball than running it. The NFL, hoping...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 5:50 am

Ivanovic draws Kvitova in first-round play at Brisbaine

Top-seeded Ana Ivanovic will meet Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in the first round of the Brisbane International.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 5:49 am

Tim Layden: Yet another career-defining moment McNabb

Career-defining moments have a way of finding Donovan McNabb.


Source: SI.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 5:39 am

Gaborik to have surgery, miss 10 weeks

Minnesota Wild star Marian Gaborik will have surgery on his injured left hip.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 5:14 am

James gets triple-double as Cavs demolish Bulls

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Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 5:14 am

USC may need more style, points

The Trojans keep winning, but not with the kind of dynamism and flair on offense that can impress pollsters and improve BCS prospects. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 5:09 am

Utah beats Alabama to remain unbeaten

The Utes go 13-0 with a 31-17 victory over the Crimson Tide in the Sugar Bowl. Mississippi wins the Cotton Bowl and Kentucky takes the Liberty Bowl. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2009 | 5:05 am

Reid and Childress reunite when Eagles play Vikes (AP)

AP - Their bushy mustaches look about the same, and their approaches to building and organizing their teams are similar. Heck, most of their fans want them fired, too.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2009 | 5:01 am

Kentucky edges East Carolina in Liberty Bowl

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Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 3:34 am

Jets interview Callahan, Brian Schottenheimer

The New York Jets met with assistants Bill Callahan and Brian Schottenheimer on Friday for the team's coaching vacancy, kicking off the first round of interviews as they seek a replacement for the fired Eric Mangini.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 3:27 am

Broncos' coaching search to begin out East

Pat Bowlen's search for Mike Shanahan's successor begins Saturday with a trip to the East Coast.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 3:16 am

Browns interview Patriots' offensive coordinator

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 2:43 am

D'backs CEO resigns, plans to purchase Padres

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 2:11 am

Snead, McCluster lead Ole Miss past Texas Tech

Mississippi overcame an early deficit to beat Texas Tech in the final Cotton Bowl played in the stadium of the same name. Kentucky beats East Carolina in Liberty Bowl.

Ole Miss isn't just the team that handed Florida its only loss. These Rebels are seriously on the rise.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2009 | 2:00 am

Roses don't smell as sweet to everyone

Readers weigh in on USC's Rose Bowl victory, and its aftermath.

Reasons USC was not selected to play in the BCS title game according to the BCS.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2009 | 1:45 am

Roy Saari, 63; USC swimming star won gold and silver in 1964 Olympics

Roy Saari, a USC swimmer whose unusual kicking style propelled him to swim the first sub-17-minute 1,500-meter freestyle race and later win a gold medal in the 1964 Olympics, has died. He was 63.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2009 | 1:32 am

Supercross season begins with changes

Several of the sport's top riders are competing for new teams in 2009.

The supercross season starts tonight with its traditional opener in Anaheim, but several of the sport's top riders will be competing with new teams.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2009 | 12:36 am

USC gets a Pac-10 road win at Oregon

Dwight Lewis tied a career-high with 26 points for the Trojans.

Dwight Lewis tied a career-high with 26 points, true-freshman DeMar DeRozan had 14 points and 12 rebounds and USC defeated Oregon, 83-62, in the Pac-10 Conference opener for both schools Friday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2009 | 12:24 am

Evaluating the best seasons of Hall candidates

Growing old gracefully is the most underrated talent in the business.


Source: SI.com | 2 Jan 2009 | 10:47 pm

Vikings get another extension to sell playoff tickets, avoid blackout

The Cardinals manage to sell enough tickets so their game Saturday will be seen locally.

The NFL has given the Minnesota Vikings one last chance to sell out the Metrodome for Sunday's playoff game against Philadelphia.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Jan 2009 | 10:45 pm

Colts' Manning runs away with third MVP trophy

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Source: SI.com | 2 Jan 2009 | 9:30 pm

Peyton Manning wins NFL MVP award

The Indianapolis Colts quarterback joins Brett Favre as the only three-time winners.

NEW YORK -- Peyton Manning can tell Brett Favre to move over and make room for him atop the roster of NFL Most Valuable Players.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Jan 2009 | 5:05 pm

Epic potential Super pairings

Twelve teams, lots of possibilities. SI.com's Don Banks sifts through the subplots to find the juiciest Super Bowl matchups and also hands out his hardware.


Source: SI.com | 2 Jan 2009 | 4:54 pm

Murray knocks off Federer in Abu Dhabi; Nadal advances

Andy Murray of Great Britain continued his dominance in the personal battle against Roger Federer of Switzerland, beating the former world No.1 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8-6) in the semi-finals of the Capitala World Tennis Championship.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 2 Jan 2009 | 3:45 pm