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Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 2:56 pm

UConn, Brown rumble past Buffalo in Intl. Bowl

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Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 2:29 pm

Downing seeks Middlesbrough exit

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing is poised to hand in a transfer request, according to Press Association reports.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2009 | 2:23 pm

Inverness CT 0-3 Rangers

Kris Boyd's double helps Rangers defeat Inverness and narrow the gap with Scottish Premier League leaders Celtic to five points.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2009 | 2:18 pm

Villa wants to stay put with Valencia

Spanish international forward David Villa said on Sunday he wanted to stay with Valencia for "another six years" despite reports he will leave in the summer. Valencia had on...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 2:10 pm

Coach Meyer could leave Leicester

Heyneke Meyer is set to leave his post as Leicester Tigers head coach because of a serious family illness.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2009 | 1:37 pm

Verhoeven wins second motorbike Dakar stage

Dutch rider Frans Verhoeven won the second stage of the motorbike race in the Dakar Rally here on Sunday. The KTM rider finished the 237km special ahead of France's former...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 1:29 pm

Live text - FA Cup third round

League Two Gillingham look to cause an FA Cup upset against Aston Villa ahead of Man Utd's trip to Southampton and the fourth-round draw.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2009 | 12:31 pm

No. 6 Wake snaps BYU's 53-game home streak

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Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 12:24 pm

Warner, defense lead Cardinals past Falcons 30-24 (AP)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner, left, gets off a pass as Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann, right, moves in to defend in the fourth quarter of an NFL wild-card playoff football game on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, in Glendale, Ariz.  The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)AP - The Arizona Cardinals have consecutive home playoff victories — 61 years apart. Kurt Warner opened with a 42-yard touchdown pass to Larry Fitzgerald and connected with Anquan Boldin on a 71-yard scoring play as the Cardinals beat Atlanta 30-24 Saturday before a raucous, towel-waving crowd.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2009 | 12:16 pm

Warner, defense lead Cardinals past Falcons 30-24

The Arizona Cardinals have consecutive home playoff victories _ 61 years apart. Kurt Warner opened with a 42-yard touchdown pass to Larry Fitzgerald and connected with Anquan Boldin on a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 12:16 pm

Sproles lifts Chargers to 'wild' OT win over Colts (AP)

San Diego Chargers running back Darren Sproles, middle, celebrates his touch down against the Indianapolis Colts with guard Mike Goff, left, and running back Jacob Hester during the second quarter an NFL AFC wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 in San Diego.  (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)AP - Peyton Manning has his MVP award and nothing more, outdone again in January by the San Diego Chargers. Speedy little Darren Sproles scooted 22 yards for the winning score 6:20 into overtime and the Chargers beat the Colts 23-17 in an AFC wild-card game Saturday night, ending Indianapolis' nine-game winning streak a day after Manning won his third Associated Press NFL MVP award.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2009 | 12:16 pm

Bayern want 10m for Podolski

Bayern Munich will offload forward Lukas Podolski - but for a minimum of 10 million euros, the club said Sunday. The German international has not settled since a 2006 move...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 11:38 am

Liverpool wait on Alonso injury

Liverpool await news of the the injury to Xabi Alonso, who needed seven stitches in his foot in Saturday's 2-0 FA Cup win over Preston.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2009 | 11:37 am

Paceman Lee faces five months out

Australia bowler Brett Lee is set to be sidelined for up to five months after undergoing surgery to correct a long-standing problem on his left ankle.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2009 | 11:29 am

Mendis makes Bangladesh struggle

Fit-again Sri Lanka spinner Ajantha Mendis takes 4-71 to bowl Bangladesh out for 208 on day two of the second Test in Chittagong.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2009 | 11:07 am

Adriano facing 150.000 euros fine for late show

Inter Milan are set to slap a 150,000 euros fine on Brazilian striker Adriano after he missed the first training session of the year, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported Sunday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 10:50 am

With Blackhawks’ Resurgence, a Rivalry Lives

With the Chicago Blackhawks turning into a quality young N.H.L. team, their rivalry with the Detroit Red Wings has regained some of its bite.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jan 2009 | 10:47 am

Taking Unlikely Twist, Ravens Turn to Offense

If the Ravens make the Super Bowl in Tampa -- where they won the championship in 2001 -- it will be due not only to their vaunted defense, but a now competent offense.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jan 2009 | 10:47 am

Chargers 23, Colts 17 (OT): Surging Chargers Knock Off the Colts

Darren Sproles scored on a 22-yard run on the Chargers’ first possession of overtime to end the Colts’ nine-game winning streak and their season.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jan 2009 | 10:46 am

Barely Teenagers, Already Groomed for Stardom

Another example of America's seemingly endless search for the next great sports star: The inaugural Football University Youth All-American Bowl.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jan 2009 | 10:46 am

No. 3 Pitt 70, No. 11 Georgetown 54: Pitt Ends Georgetown's Home Streak at 29

With seven teams ranked among the top 18, a typical week in the Big East can be as frenetic as any N.C.A.A. basketball tournament weekend.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jan 2009 | 10:45 am

Boro blast Tottenham over Downing bid

Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb has slammed Tottenham for making what he termed a "derisory" bid for England winger Stewart Downing. "It is a derisory offer," he...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 10:18 am

Death threats for want-away Defoe: report

England striker Jermain Defoe has received threats from Portsmouth fans angry at his apparent desire to return to Tottenham barely a year after his arrival at Fratton Park. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 10:08 am

Host Habs dominate NHL All-Star starting lineup

The NHL announced the starting lineups Saturday for the All-Star Game, and the host Canadiens filled four of the six slots for the Eastern Conference.


Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 10:07 am

Sharks beat Islanders to improve to 19-0-2 at home

Mike Grier scored two goals in a game for the first time in nearly two years and the San Jose Sharks beat the New York Islanders 5-3 Saturday night to extend their run of dominance on home...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 9:23 am

Sharks beat Islanders to improve to 19-0-2 at home (AP)

San Jose Sharks right wing Mike Grier, center, is hugged by teammates after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders in San Jose, Calif. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)AP - Mike Grier scored two goals in a game for the first time in nearly two years and the San Jose Sharks beat the New York Islanders 5-3 Saturday night to extend their run of dominance on home ice.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2009 | 9:23 am

Safin bruised after Moscow fight

Marat Safin takes to the court in Perth sporting cuts and bruises on his face as the result of a fight in Moscow.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2009 | 9:16 am

Russian siblings clinch Hopman Cup win over Italy

PERTH (Reuters) - Former champions Russia got off to a solid start in the Hopman Cup on Sunday, beating Italy 2-1 in the mixed team event with straight-sets singles wins.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 9:09 am

SA skipper Smith breaks his hand

South Africa skipper Graeme Smith will miss the Twenty20 and one-day matches against Australia in an attempt to recover from an elbow injury.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2009 | 9:02 am

Saturday's action on the boards Bgt

Atlanta coach Mike Woodson needed a reversal of fortune after the Hawks' loss the night before on a buzzer-beating three-pointer. Fortunately for Woodson, Mike Bibby had the right touch
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 9:00 am

Pietersen seeks swift end to rift

England captain Kevin Pietersen says the tension between him and coach Peter Moores must be sorted out quickly.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jan 2009 | 8:55 am

Azarenka, Bartoli cruise in Brisbane WTA first round (AFP)

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus reacts during her match against Kateryna Bondarenko of the Ukraine, at the Brisbane International tennis tournament, on January 4. Azarenka won 6-0, 6-2.(AFP/Heather Faulkner)AFP - Second seeded Belarussian Victoria Azarenka and Marion Bartoli, the third seed from France, cruised into the second round of the Brisbane International with impressive straight-set wins.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2009 | 8:51 am

Murray beats Federer, then Nadal at Abu Dhabi

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Source: SI.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 8:18 am

Kings' Jonathan Quick keeps the Flyers at bay

Young goalie makes several excellent saves, including two during the shootout in which Patrick O'Sullivan and Dustin Brown score to produce a 2-1 victory. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

DeWayne Walker, Steve Sarkisian leave on the best of terms

The USC offensive coordinator and UCLA defensive coordinator -- leaving to become head coaches -- are given exit interviews by this Times columnist following the Rose Bowl game. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Tony Dungy's team let him down

If this was indeed the Colts' coach last game, he deserved to go out on a better note. The white helmets sailed...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Bruins expect a challenge from Oregon

Coach Ben Howland suspects that the Ducks might come up with a better shooting effort today than against USC on Friday. After watching...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Josh Grant wins supercross race

Riverside rider takes advantage when Chad Reed and James Stewart crash. Josh Grant of Riverside won a wild season...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Chargers' Darren Sproles ends it in a flash

After San Diego ties the score late in regulation, the tiny (5-foot-6) backup tailback bolts 22 yards for the winning touchdown in overtime. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

30 Seconds With Nate Robinson: Before Basketball Came Football

Before he was the Knicks’ best threat off the bench, and before he was a basketball star at the University of Washington, Nate Robinson was a football player.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jan 2009 | 7:54 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Capitals Top Rangers; Home Dominance Continues

Alex Ovechkin’s tiebreaking short-handed goal in the second period lifted the Washington Capitals past the visiting Rangers, 2-1, on Saturday night.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jan 2009 | 7:53 am

In-Box: Letters to the Editor

Readers sound off on the latest headlines.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jan 2009 | 7:51 am

Keeping Score: In B.C.S., Dollars Are the Only Relevant Numbers

It is almost impossible to find anyone who is completely satisfied with the Bowl Championship Series — and not much easier to find anyone who even understands how it works.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jan 2009 | 7:50 am

Chargers simply have the Colts' number

The Chargers own the Colts. Perhaps it's payback for the the 1998 draft, writes SI.com's Lee Jenkins.


Source: SI.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 7:15 am

Sproles leads Chargers to overtime Wild Card win (Reuters)

San Diego Chargers running back Darren Sproles (L) runs the ball against Indianapolis Colts safety Antoine Bethea in the third quarter of their AFC Wild Card Round NFL playoff football game in San Diego January 3, 2009. (Mike Blake/Reuters)Reuters - The San Diego Chargers scored a heart-pounding 23-17 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts in their AFC wildcard clash on Saturday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2009 | 7:14 am

Sources: Mangini leading pack for Browns' job

Eric Mangini, fired Monday by the New York Jets, is emerging as the favorite to become the next head coach of the Cleveland Browns, team and league sources said Saturday.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 7:09 am

OU's Stoops says he's not up for Broncos' job

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said Saturday he has not been contacted by the Denver Broncos about their head coaching position and he has no interest in the job.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 7:09 am

Ingram, a Former Giant, Is Arrested

Mark Ingram, a former Giants receiver, was arrested Friday in Michigan, nearly a month after he disappeared as he was scheduled to begin serving a prison sentence for bank fraud and money laundering.


Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jan 2009 | 7:04 am

Sources: Cowboys consider Shanahan for 2010

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hasn't changed his mind about firing coach Wade Phillips, but Mike Shanahan would be the leading candidate if he ever does make a move, according to team sources.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 7:01 am

Parker grabs NBA game-winner for Spurs over 76ers (AFP)

Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs shoots against the Philadelphia 76ers, on January 3, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs won 108-106.(AFP/NBAE/Getty Images/D. Clarke Evans)AFP - Tony Parker seized an offensive rebound, turned and unleashed an arching shot as time expired that gave the San Antonio Spurs a 108-106 National Basketball Association victory over Philadelphia.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2009 | 6:54 am

Ellis, Sabres end Bruins' 10-game win streak

A little-known player and few big misses put an end to Boston's longest winning streak in nearly 26 years.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 6:39 am

UConn's Brown runs over Buffalo in 38-20 win (AP)

Connecticut's Donald Brown holds the MVP trophy after his team beat Buffalo 38-20 in the International Bowl NCAA college football game, in Toronto on Saturday, Jan. 3 2009. Brown, the nation's leading rusher, ran for a career-best 261 yards — including 208 in the first half — and scored a touchdown in what might be his final college game.  (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)AP - Donald Brown and a stout defense helped Connecticut overcome a fumble-prone performance. Brown, the nation's leading rusher, ran for a career-best 261 yards — including 208 in the first half — in his final college game, and UConn defeated Buffalo 38-20 in the International Bowl on Saturday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2009 | 6:25 am

Bibby hits winning 3 for Hawks over Rockets (AP)

Atlanta Hawks guard Mike Bibby (10) takes a shot against Houston Rockets guard Rafer Alston, left, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at Philips Arena in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)AP - Mike Bibby made a 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds remaining, and Josh Smith scored a season-high 29 points in the Atlanta Hawks' 103-100 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2009 | 6:12 am

No. 6 Wake Forest ends BYU's home court win streak (AP)

Wake Forest players celebrate late in the game against BYU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009. Sixth-ranked Wake Forrest ended BYU's 53 home game winning streak, the nation's longest, by defeating them 94-87. (AP Photo/George Frey)AP - No. 6 Wake Forest ended the nation's longest home winning streak by beating BYU 94-87 on Saturday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2009 | 6:10 am

Ex-NASCAR rookie of the year McQuagg dies

Sam McQuagg, the 1965 NASCAR Rookie of the Year, died Saturday, his son said. He was 73.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 6:08 am

Gasquet rallies past fellow Frenchman at Brisbane

Seventh-seeded Richard Gasquet of France rallied to beat countryman Marc Gicquel 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 Sunday in the first round of the Brisbane International tennis tournament.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 6:00 am

No. 3 Pitt muscles past No. 11 Georgetown 70-54 (AP)

Pittsburgh's DeJuan Blair, left, attempts to shoot over Georgetown's DaJuan Summers (3) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, in Washington. Pittsburgh won 70-54. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)AP - DeJuan Blair knew that he was not the main focus of the two dozen or so NBA scouts or the national television audience. The featured attraction was supposed to be college basketball's latest flavor-of-the-month, Georgetown freshman Greg Monroe.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jan 2009 | 5:58 am

Parker's buzzer-beater sends Spurs past Sixers

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Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 5:47 am

Safin brother-sister combo handles Italy at Hopman Cup

-The brother and sister combination of Marat Safin and Dinara Safina gave Russia a straight-sets win over Italy at the Hopman Cup on Sunday.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 5:44 am

Ellis scores a pair as Sabres beat Bruins

A little-known player and few big misses put an end to Boston's longest winning streak in nearly 36 years.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 5:18 am

Sabres end Bruins' 10-game winning streak

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Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 5:14 am

Arizona's Kurt Warner secures one for the ages

Veteran quarterback's two touchdown passes spark the Cardinals in their first playoff home game in 61 years. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 5:10 am

Display truly offensive

AMHERST - Perhaps the University of Massachusetts Minutemen misread the schedule. Yesterday, they took on the Commodores of Vanderbilt University, but seemed to be prepared instead for the Commodores of...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jan 2009 | 5:00 am

Crosby, Canadiens quartet lead All-Star lineups

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Source: SI.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 2:52 am

Va. QB shines in All-American Bowl

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Source: SI.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 2:39 am

Oklahoma's Stoops shoots down Broncos rumor

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Source: SI.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 12:34 am

Stewart Mandel:

Oklahoma's no-huddle offense will test the Gators' young defense.


Source: SI.com | 4 Jan 2009 | 12:31 am

Suggestions for the NHL in 2009

New Year's resolutions for players, coaches and teams to consider.


Source: SI.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 8:30 pm

Shanahan likely out until '10

Mike Shanahan sounds very much like a man who plans to coach again, but probably not in 2009.


Source: SI.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 7:27 pm

Murray tops No. 1 Nadal in Abu Dhabi exhibition final

Andy Murray underlined his growing stature Saturday by beating top-ranked Rafael Nadal in the final of the Capitala World Tennis Championship, following up his victory over Roger Federer the previous day.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 3 Jan 2009 | 5:56 pm