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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 1:01 pm

Boa Morte and Kilbane on their way to Hull

Premier League newcomers Hull have agreed a fee with West Ham for Portuguese winger Luis Boa Morte and are hoping to reach a similar accord with Wigan over Kevin Kilbane. Manager Phil...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 12:46 pm

Hull target Boa Morte and Kilbane

Hull City manager Phil Brown says he is hopeful of completing the signings of Kevin Kilbane and Luis Boa Morte by the end of the week.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2009 | 12:34 pm

West Brom close on Benfica striker

Portuguese international striker Ariza Makukula is close to joining West Brom for the rest of the season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2009 | 12:14 pm

Tony Dungy trades football for family, social work (AP)

Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy speaks after the announcement that he will retire in Indianapolis, Monday, Jan. 12, 2009. Dungy has been a head football coach in the NFL for 13 years, seven with the Colts. He will be replaced by Jim Caldwell.  (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)AP - Tony Dungy defied one myth Monday: He does show emotion. He also stuck to his principles. With tears in his eyes and his voice cracking, Dungy said goodbye to the Indianapolis Colts and the NFL, then, in typical Dungy fashion, looked optimistically toward life's next challenges.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2009 | 12:09 pm

Millsport Names Torrey Galida President of Motorsports

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Millsport, the sports marketing brand of Omnicom's The Marketing Arm, has named Torrey Galida president of its Charlotte-based...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 12:00 pm

White & Hussey guide Aussies home

A 69-run stand between Mike Hussey and Cameron White sees Australia claim a six-wicket win the second Twenty20 match against South Africa in Brisbane.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2009 | 11:57 am

Chelsea 'must give Scolari time'

Luiz Felipe Scolari needs more time to make his mark at Chelsea because of the "big personalities" in the dressing room, says his close friend Leonardo.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2009 | 11:43 am

Indianapolis' Dungy retires

Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy retires from American Football two years after becoming the first black coach to win the Super Bowl.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2009 | 11:27 am

India set for tour of Sri Lanka

India will tour Sri Lanka in February to help recoup some of the $25m lost after the Mumbai attacks.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2009 | 11:06 am

Phelps braced for training return

Michael Phelps is expecting some pain when he returns to training, four months after winning a record eight Olympic gold medals.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2009 | 10:58 am

Hewitt too strong for Benneteau at Sydney tennis (AFP)

Australian Lleyton Hewitt (pictured) produced all his trademark tenacity to wear down Frenchman Julien Benneteau in three sets to launch his bid for a fifth home title at the Sydney ATP International Tuesday.(AFP/Torsten Blackwood)AFP - Australian Lleyton Hewitt produced all his trademark tenacity to wear down Frenchman Julien Benneteau in three sets to launch his bid for a fifth home title at the Sydney ATP International Tuesday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2009 | 10:38 am

Reports: Knicks' Eddy Curry sued by former driver

A man who worked as a driver for Eddy Curry is suing the New York Knicks center, alleging Curry owes him money, sexually harassed him and berated him with racist slurs. Curry denies the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 10:34 am

Reports: Knicks' Eddy Curry sued by former driver (AP)

New York Knicks center Eddy Curry, right, sits on the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. Curry played in his first game of the season Thursday night against the Dallas Mavericks. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)AP - A man who worked as a driver for Eddy Curry is suing the New York Knicks center, alleging Curry owes him money, sexually harassed him and berated him with racist slurs.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2009 | 10:34 am

Federer questions Murray chances

Roger Federer says he is "surprised" Britain's Andy Murray has been installed as joint favourite for the Australian Open.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2009 | 10:22 am

Flintoff wanted Pietersen to stay

All-rounder Andrew Flintoff insists he wanted Kevin Pietersen and Peter Moores to stay as England captain and coach.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2009 | 10:16 am

AP sources: Grand jury looking at Clemens case (AP)

This Feb. 13, 2008 file photo shows former New York Yankees baseball pitcher Roger Clemens being sworn-in on Capitol Hill in Washington, prior to testifying before the House Oversight, and Government Reform committee hearing on drug use in baseball. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)AP - Nearly a year after Roger Clemens told Congress he did not use performance-enhancing drugs, a federal grand jury is being asked to determine whether he should be indicted on charges of lying under oath. The grand-jury probe was confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday by two people who were briefed on the matter. Both spoke on condition of anonymity because grand jury proceedings are supposed to be secret.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2009 | 9:57 am

Cristiano Ronaldo wins FIFA World Footballer of the Year (AFP)

Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after receiving FIFA world footballer of the year 2008 award in Zurich. Ronaldo, who is also holder of the prestigious Ballon d'Or for the European Footballer of the Year, beat off competition from 2007 winner Kaka (Brazil), Lionel Messi (Argentina), Fernando Torres (Spain) and Xavi (Spain).(AFP/Fabrice Coffrini)AFP - Manchester United and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo was on Monday named FIFA World Footballer of the Year for 2008.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2009 | 9:47 am

NZ win series despite Gayle's ton

New Zealand beat West Indies by nine runs in Napier despite 135 by Chris Gayle to win their one-day series 2-1.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2009 | 9:37 am

Tony Dungy trades football for family, social work

Tony Dungy defied one myth Monday: He does show emotion. He also stuck to his principles. With tears in his eyes and his voice cracking, Dungy said goodbye to the Indianapolis Colts and the
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 8:54 am

Hewitt too strong for Benneteau over three sets

Australian Lleyton Hewitt produced all his trademark tenacity to wear down Frenchman Julien Benneteau in three sets to launch his bid for a fifth home title at the Sydney ATP International...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 8:49 am

Wizards watch another lead vanish in loss to Bucks

Michael Redd scored 29 points and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied past Washington 97-91 on Monday night, dropping the Wizards to 7-30 with their 12th loss in a game they've led in the fourth...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 8:41 am

Jets See Appeal in Ryan Family Bloodline

Buddy Ryan never wanted his sons to coach, but now says that Rex, Baltimore’s defensive coordinator, is the most prepared candidate the Jets are considering as their head coach.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2009 | 8:34 am

Giants Pack, Leaving a Load of Issues

As the Giants emptied their lockers Monday, the one stall that remained cluttered belonged to Plaxico Burress, the one player whose season ended long before the team was eliminated from the playoffs.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2009 | 8:34 am

Sports of The Times: Voters Cannot Forgive or Forget Suspicions of McGwire’s Drug Use

Maybe it sounds vindictive to dwell upon the rejection of Mark McGwire for the third consecutive year, but he brought it on himself.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2009 | 8:34 am

Serena Williams flexes her muscles in Sydney

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Serena Williams rebounded from her shaky start to the new year with an awesome demonstration of her Australian Open intent at the Sydney International on Tuesday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 8:33 am

Pushing the Limit: Racing’s Last Frontier

Todd Palin, husband of Gov. Sarah Palin, has served for the last six years as snowmobile racing partner to Scott Davis, who has won seven championships in the annual Iron Dog contest.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2009 | 8:31 am

Serena breezes into Sydney WTA quarter-finals

Serena Williams stepped up a gear dispatching Italian Sara Errani in quick time to power into the quarter-finals of the Sydney WTA International. The American world number two and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 8:08 am

Tony Dungy resigning as Colts coach

The Indianapolis coach is ready to call it quits after nearly three decades of NFL and college coaching. Tony...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Jim Rice, Rickey Henderson voted into Hall of Fame

Rickey Henderson sped his way into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot today, and Jim Rice made it in on his 15th and final try.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Mark Sanchez still undecided about USC, NFL

The Trojans' quarterback, who is mulling whether to enter the NFL draft, has until Thursday to make up his mind. Tailback C.J. Gable says he will stay in school. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Mota agrees to rejoin the Dodgers' bullpen

The 35-year-old right-hander was 5-6 with a 4.11 ERA in 58 games with the Milwaukee Brewers last season Guillermo...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Hugh McCutcheon of U.S. volleyball moves beyond Beijing

McCutcheon, the new U.S. women's volleyball coach, says of the 2008 Olympics: 'There is no page in the book of life that tells you how to be a gold-medal winner and have your father-in-law murdered.' ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Kings lose game, may lose Drew Doughty

Rookie defenseman leaves after a hard hit, and L.A. falls for the second game in a row. When the Kings' prized...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Vladimir Radmanovic is back on track for the Lakers

The starting forward, who had lost his job for nearly a month, has a season-high 18 points and provides some clutch play in Sunday's win over the Miami Heat. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Stars' Turco plays 420th NHL game

Marty Turco played in his 420th career National Hockey League game on Monday for the Dallas Stars, matching Cesare Maniago for the most by a goaltender in franchise history. Turco, who...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 7:49 am

Report: Knicks' Eddy Curry sued by former driver

A man who worked as a driver for Eddy Curry is suing the New York Knicks center, alleging Curry owes him money, sexually harassed him and berated him with racist slurs. Curry denied the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 7:33 am

Artyukhin, Recchi lift Lightning past Kings, 3-1 (AP)

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Mark Recchi celebrates after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)AP - After scoring the game's first goal, Evgeny Artyukhin put a hit on Drew Doughty that put the Los Angeles Kings' rookie defenseman out for the rest of the game — ending the first showdown between the league's top two draft picks.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2009 | 7:30 am

European Stars to Play for Charity

Some of Europe’s biggest soccer stars will play a match in June for the benefit of Mikael Silvestre’s charity, Schools for Hope.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2009 | 7:15 am

U.S. Marshals Improperly Helped Fox Announcers

A lawyer for the United States Marshals Service improperly used federal vehicles to transport him to sporting events for his part-time job as a statistician for Fox Sports.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2009 | 7:09 am

No. 5 Oklahoma snaps skid vs. No. 11 Texas

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 7:02 am

Lowe's talks with Braves heating up

By Jon Heyman, SI.com


Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 6:52 am

Clemens’s Ex-Trainer to Meet With Prosecutors

The meeting was expected to lead to testimony before a grand jury in the perjury investigation of Roger Clemens.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2009 | 6:52 am

Smoltz to join Red Sox on Tuesday (Reuters)

John Smoltz throws a pitch in the first inning of MLB action in New York September 12, 2007. (Ray Stubblebine/Reuters)Reuters - Pitcher John Smoltz will officially join the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday after two decades with the Atlanta Braves.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2009 | 6:49 am

Report: Castroneves to sit out during court case

Will Power will step in for Helio Castroneves at Team Penske while the two-time Indianapolis 500 champion fights tax evasion charges in court, The Indianapolis Star reported Monday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 6:48 am

Pittsburgh still No. 1 in AP basketball poll (AP)

Pittsburgh's  DeJuan Blair (45) makes an outlet pass in front of St. John's Justin Burrell in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009. Pittsburgh won 90-67(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)AP - Pittsburgh will start its second week as the No. 1 team with a new No. 2 in Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons jumped from fourth to second in The Associated Press college basketball poll Monday following its victory over North Carolina.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2009 | 6:37 am

Dragovic enjoys getting a shot

Junior forward steps up as a starter in UCLA's win over USC and is hoping for similar opportunities ahead. Things...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 6:37 am

Peter King: Bottoms up in the NFL playoffs

Prepare for an AFC grudge match, and an NFC pair no one expected.


Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 6:33 am

Henderson Cruises Into Hall; Rice Also Slips In

Rickey Henderson was elected into the Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot, while Jim Rice walked in.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2009 | 6:25 am

Pennsylvania Governor Takes a Rooting Interest

Gov. Edward G. Rendell of Pennsylvania will be rooting hard for the Eagles and the Steelers. But if both of them win and advance to the Super Bowl, he will not pretend to be neutral.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2009 | 6:20 am

Sasha Vujacic joins Lakers' growing injury list

Vujacic's back spasms could leave Lakers without a backup point guard for games in Houston and San Antonio. However, there is a chance Lamar Odom may return. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 6:20 am

N.F.L. Roundup: Broncos Hire Patriots’ McDaniels as Coach

Josh McDaniels, the Patriots’ 32-year-old offensive coordinator, agreed to a four-year deal to replace Mike Shanahan, who was fired Dec. 30 after 14 seasons.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2009 | 6:19 am

Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens could get Hall snub

Neither might make it to Cooperstown if the attitude of the voters toward Mark McGwire serves as an indication. News item: Support for...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2009 | 6:05 am

Sooners' McCoy returning for another season

Read full story for latest details.


Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 5:57 am

No. 6 Oklahoma beats No. 11 Texas 78-63 (AP)

Oklahoma forward Blake Griffin, left, reaches to block a shot by Texas guard Varez Ward during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Monday, Jan. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)AP - Blake Griffin racked up his 14th double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 6 Oklahoma to a 78-63 victory over No. 11 Texas on Monday night, snapping a six-game losing streak to the Longhorns.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2009 | 5:54 am

Top-seed Pennetta ousted, no seeds left in Hobart

The last of the seeded players was knocked out of the Hobart International on Tuesday when Magdalena Rybarikova beat top-seeded Flavia Pennetta 7-5, 6-3.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 5:34 am

Smoltz says Red Sox will use him as a starter

The Boston Red Sox are formally announcing the signing of pitcher John Smoltz, who spent the first 21 years of his career with the Atlanta Braves.
Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 5:20 am

Pierce's 39 points power C's OT win vs. Raptors

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 5:02 am

No. 20 Louisville tops No. 13 Notre Dame in OT

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 4:54 am

Dungy says retirement comes at 'right time'

Tony Dungy has retired after seven years as coach of the Indianapolis Colts, saying this was the right moment.
Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 4:38 am

Dungy says retirement comes at 'right time'

Tony Dungy has retired after seven years as coach of the Indianapolis Colts, saying this was the right moment.
Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 4:38 am

Ex-Fed Cup captain Garrison in dispute with USTA

Former Fed Cup captain Zina Garrison and the U.S. Tennis Association are mired in a dispute over her departure.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 4:08 am

Eagles and Ravens not huge surprises (AP)

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Juqua  Parker reacts after an Eagles' fourth-quarter interception by Quintin Mikell in their NFL divisional playoff football gameat Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009. The Eagles defeated the New York Giants 23-11. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)AP - It's time for everyone shocked by three road underdogs winning NFL playoff games this weekend to take a step back and reflect.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2009 | 3:46 am

Williams, Safina cruise into quarterfinals in Sydney

Top-seeded Serena Williams and second-seeded Dinara Safina both made short work of their second-round opponents Tuesday to move into the quarterfinals at the Sydney International.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 3:26 am

Broncos name Pats' McDaniels new head coach

Josh McDaniels, the Patriots' 32-year-old offensive coordinator, agreed to a four-year deal to replace Mike Shanahan, who was fired Dec. 30 after 14 seasons with a 146-91 record, as the Broncos' coach.
Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 3:19 am

Report: Florida State's Rolle headed to Oxford

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Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 2:43 am

Isner captures straight-sets win at Heineken Open

American John Isner fired 12 aces on his way to a 7-6 (4), 7-5 win over seventh-seeded Albert Montanes of Spain in the first round of the Heineken Open on Tuesday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 2:08 am

Source: Congress may track NFLPA exec search

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Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 2:03 am

Source: Grand jury convenes in Clemens probe

A federal grand jury has convened in Washington, D.C., to determine whether to indict seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens for lying under oath to Congress when he denied taking performance-enhancing drugs.
Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 2:00 am

Damon Hack: Dungy's coaching legacy knows no bounds

There was always more to Tony Dungy than his headset and whistle, writes Damon Hack. He is a pioneer whose greater legacy is his work outside the lines.


Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 1:58 am

Packer, Knight to call games from Vegas book

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Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 12:50 am

Federal grand jury targets Clemens

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Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2009 | 12:35 am

Hollywood stuntman hoping to race in the Indy 500

A Hollywood stuntman is hoping for the ultimate thrill: the Indy 500.


Source: SI.com | 12 Jan 2009 | 9:01 pm

Unexpected breakout lifting Magic to new heights

An unexpected breakout season is lifting the Magic to new heights.


Source: SI.com | 12 Jan 2009 | 8:57 pm

ATP hires Helfant to take over as president

The ATP has hired former Nike executive Adam Helfant as its new executive chairman and president.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 12 Jan 2009 | 3:03 pm