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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 2:27 pm

Wilkinson still eyeing Lions rugby berth

Injury-plagued England star Jonny Wilkinson has not given up on his chances of being included in the British and Irish Lions squad for their tour of South Africa. Fly-half Wilkinson,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 2:13 pm

Report: Coughlin not sure about Burress' future

If coach Tom Coughlin has anything to do with it, troubled New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress might not be back, WFAN radio in New York reported on Wednesday.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 2:04 pm

Wenger 'hopeful' of Arshavin deal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is 'hopeful' that negotiations to bring Andrie Arshavin to the club will be successful before the end of the current transfer window.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jan 2009 | 2:03 pm

Cricket council quizzes Pakistan about Asif case

The International Cricket Council has asked officials in Pakistan to explain what action it plans to take against troubled fast bowler Mohammad Asif after his drugs arrest, an official said
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 2:02 pm

Sources: Cowboys to talk about releasing T.O.

Sources say the Cowboys might consider releasing Terrell Owens.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 2:00 pm

Toyota commit to F1 with new car

Toyota reiterate their commitment to Formula One as their 2009 car makes its debut in an online launch ceremony.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jan 2009 | 1:56 pm

Australia target one-day series

Australia will be aiming to avenge their Test series defeat to South Africa when the CB one-day series begins in Melbourne on Friday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jan 2009 | 1:33 pm

Wild weather no obstacle for Djokovic at Sydney

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic overcame the distraction of two violent thunderstorms to beat Croatia's Mario Ancic 6-3 6-4 on Thursday in the quarter-finals of...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 1:31 pm

Torres and Keane hold key - Rush

Liverpool legend Ian Rush says Fernando Torres and Robbie Keane must be played together up front if the Reds are to win a first League title since 1990.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jan 2009 | 1:20 pm

Khan to face ring legend Barrera

Amir Khan faces the biggest fight of his career when he faces seven-time world champion Marco Antonio Barrera on 14 March.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jan 2009 | 1:16 pm

Drogba 'still has Chelsea future'

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba still has a future at Stamford Bridge, according to assistant manager Ray Wilkins
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jan 2009 | 1:15 pm

Nalbandian, Djokovic through to Sydney tennis semis (AFP)

Argentine fourth-seed David Nalbandian powers a return to Australia's Lleyton Hewitt during the quarter-finals of the Sydney International tournament. Nalbandian scored a sweet victory over fierce Australian rival Hewitt to progress to the semi-finals of the Sydney ATP International on Thursday.(AFP/Torsten Blackwood)AFP - Argentina's David Nalbandian scored a sweet victory over fierce Australian rival Lleyton Hewitt to power into the semi-finals of the Sydney ATP International on Thursday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jan 2009 | 1:11 pm

Manning Brothers and Williams Sisters to Compete in Ultimate Sibling Rivalry with a Twist, Lick and Dunk

Oreo Double Stuf Racing League 'Showdown' Set for Jan. 18 EAST HANOVER, N.J., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Two of football's most famous winning...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 12:57 pm

In-form Dementieva hammers Serena

Elena Dementieva continues her impressive preparation for the Australian Open by thrashing Serena Williams in Sydney.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jan 2009 | 12:44 pm

Paul nearly has quadruple-double; Spurs top Lakers (AP)

New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul (3) steals the ball from Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009. The Hornets won 104-97. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)AP - Chris Paul made a big statement in Dallas. Down the road in San Antonio, the Spurs sent a message to the Los Angeles Lakers. Turning a point guard showdown with Jason Kidd into a rout, Paul nearly had a quadruple-double in New Orleans' 104-97 victory over Dallas on Wednesday night, finishing with 33 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds and seven steals.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jan 2009 | 12:28 pm

Favors picks Georgia Tech

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Source: SI.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 12:07 pm

West Brom snap up striker Fortune

West Brom sign striker Marc-Antoine Fortune on loan until the end of the season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jan 2009 | 12:01 pm

Kaka's Man City transfer deal in doubt (AFP)

AC Milan's Brazilian playmaker Kaka celebrates after scoring against Udinese during a Serie A match at San Siro Stadium in Milan, northern Italy, December 2008. Manchester City's reported world record bid for Kaka hung in the balance on Thursday with conflicting reports on how the transfer talks were progressing.(AFP/File/Damien Meyer)AFP - Manchester City's reported world record bid for AC Milan's Brazilian playmaker Kaka hung in the balance on Thursday with conflicting reports on how the transfer talks were progressing.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jan 2009 | 11:39 am

Nalbandian beats rival Hewitt to reach Sydney tennis semis

Argentina's David Nalbandian scored a sweet victory over fierce Australian rival Lleyton Hewitt to power into the semi-finals of the Sydney ATP International on Thursday. The tournament...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 11:26 am

Man City 'close' to Kaka signing

Brazilian superstar Kaka is "very close" to a world record-breaking transfer to Eastlands, Manchester City assistant manager Mark Bowen tells BBC Sport.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jan 2009 | 11:18 am

Record fines after China attempts to get physical

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's attempts to bring more contact into the domestic game is behind the increase in violence on court and has contributed to a rise in crowd disorder, the country's...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 11:12 am

Sunderland warn Spurs off Jones

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia tells Spurs they have no chance of signing reported £15m target Kenwyne Jones.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jan 2009 | 10:56 am

Red Wings show power, balance in win over Ducks (AP)

Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood fails to stop a goal by Anaheim Ducks defenseman Steve Montador (not shown) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)AP - The defending NHL champion Detroit Red Wings are looking like serious Stanley Cup contenders again.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jan 2009 | 9:13 am

Red Wings show power, balance in win over Ducks

The defending NHL champion Detroit Red Wings are looking like serious Stanley Cup contenders again. Dan Cleary and Johan Franzen scored 35 seconds apart midway through the third period...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 9:13 am

Paul nearly has quadruple-double; Spurs top Lakers

Turning a point guard showdown with Jason Kidd into a rout, Paul nearly had a quadruple-double in New Orleans' 104-97 victory over Dallas on Wednesday night, finishing with 33 points, 11...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 8:47 am

No. 2 Wake gets 1st-ever win over Boston College (AP)

Wake Forest's Jeff Teague lets out a yell after dunking during the first half of Wake Forest's 83-63 win over Boston College in an NCAA college basketball game in Boston on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)AP - Wake Forest answered any questions about having a letdown following its big win over North Carolina. The second-ranked Demon Deacons have another huge game coming up this weekend.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jan 2009 | 8:46 am

No. 2 Wake gets 1st-ever win over Boston College

Three days after stunning the Tar Heels, Wake Forest remained unbeaten with an 83-63 victory at Boston College, and again it was Jeff Teague leading the way with 29 points. It was the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 8:46 am

Spurs beat Lakers 112-111 in West finals rematch (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol (16), of Spain, looks on as San Antonio Spurs guard Roger Mason Jr. (8) reacts after he was fouled, while shooting, by Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher during the final seconds of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009. Mason tied the game with the shot and made the winning free throw. San Antonio won 112-111. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)AP - Roger Mason hit a jumper with 10 seconds left and made a free throw after being fouled by Derek Fisher, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-111 on Wednesday night in the first meeting between the teams since the Western Conference finals.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jan 2009 | 8:44 am

A Commission- Free Tour of the Sports Landscape

While the N.F.L. playoffs dominate the sports landscape, one Wildcat steals the spotlight in Kentucky and baseball players continue to command salaries that make Wall Street executives envious.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jan 2009 | 8:33 am

South Atlanta's Favors chooses Georgia Tech

South Atlanta High forward Derrick Favors chose to play at Georgia Tech.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 8:14 am

NBA roundup: Wednesday's action on the boards Bgt

Facing triple-double master Jason Kidd, Chris Paul nearly did him one better. With 33 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds and seven steals, Paul narrowly missed a rare quadruple double,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 8:07 am

Chris Manresa is a big factor for Tesoro

The 6-foot-8 Manresa has 14 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks in a 55-53 victory over Capistrano Valley. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Red Wings find the target

A day after spending time at a SWAT unit, the defending champs score twice in third period to beat Ducks. There...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Lakers not good to the last shot

Spurs get a three-point play with 10 seconds left and L.A. can't counter. Derek Fisher and the San Antonio Spurs,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Conference championship opponents will see familiar and unfamiliar

While Philadelphia and Arizona and Pittsburgh and Baltimore met during regular season, each of the teams have made improvements. Times NFL writer Sam Farmer looks at what each needs to do to advance. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Clippers' losing streak reaches 12

Hawks get 26 points from Josh Smith and end their four-game losing streak after a 97-80 win. Welcome to the game...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Brett Favre has earned the right to write his own ending

He's getting a lot of advice after less-than-stellar finish to his season with the Jets, but the gritty, grim quarterback deserves NFL's respect and admiration. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Former Laker Von Wafer hitting his stride

Now with the Houston Rockets, he scores a career-high 23 points in a loss to the Lakers and he's encouraged by Kobe Bryant's positive words. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

USC's Mark Sanchez appears headed to NFL

Trojans quarterback is strongly hinting he will leave school, but first he will have a final talk with Coach Pete Carroll. A news conference is scheduled for Thursday morning. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Ovie, Caps one-up Malkin, Pens as Crosby hurt

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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 7:59 am

Marathon Runner Is Brought Into Step With Soweto’s Rhythm

For a pediatrician in Botswana, running the Soweto Marathon was a way to understand her new home.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jan 2009 | 7:46 am

College Basketball Roundup: Hoyas Top Syracuse Behind 3-Point Shooting

DaJuan Summers scored 21 points and No. 13 Georgetown had its best 3-point shooing game of the season in an 88-74 victory at home over No. 8 Syracuse on Wednesday night.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jan 2009 | 7:43 am

In ’48: First and Where’s the End Zone?

A game played in the snow in 1948 between the Cardinals and the Eagles is now getting a second look as the two teams will meet again in a championship game on Sunday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jan 2009 | 7:38 am

Sports of The Times: Search for N.F.L. Union Chief May Need a Referee

Are the politicians who are requesting more transparency in the selection of the next N.F.L.P.A. executive director grandstanding, or is there legitimate concern?


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jan 2009 | 7:31 am

Baseball owners: Time to reconsider salary cap

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Source: SI.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 7:13 am

Paul's near quadruple-double helps Hornets roll

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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 7:02 am

Bradford follows trend of staying in school

School is suddenly cool. Sam Bradford became the third Heisman finalist to spurn the NFL, and Stewart Mandel says this is great news for college football.


Source: SI.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 6:50 am

Gallinari Eyes Return Despite Back Pain

Danilo Gallinari, who has not played in a game since Oct. 31, began full practices last week in Houston during the Knicks’ recent four-game trip.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jan 2009 | 6:41 am

Knicks 128, Wizards 122: For Knicks, Best Defense Is a Really Good Offense

Quentin Richardson helped the Knicks defeat the Wizards and for the first time in a month they won two consecutive games.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jan 2009 | 6:40 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Ovechkin Lifts Capitals; Crosby Is Injured

Alex Ovechkin had two goals and an assist, and the Washington Capitals snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory against the Penguins at Pittsburgh on Wednesday night.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jan 2009 | 6:38 am

Benesova cruises into final at Hobart International

Iveta Benesova remained on course for her first WTA title in five years by reaching the final of the Hobart International with a 6-1, 6-3 win over Slovakian Magdelena Rybarikova on Thursday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 6:38 am

N.B.A. Roundup: Pierce Leads the Celtics in a Rout of the Nets

Paul Pierce scored 18 points in the third quarter with perfect shooting to lead the Boston Celtics to a 118-86 win over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jan 2009 | 6:37 am

Pittsburgh Mayor Asks to Remove Ravens From His Name

Luke Ravenstahl, the mayor of Pittsburgh, has made a ceremonial effort to change his name to Steelerstahl, to show support for the Steelers as they face the Ravens on Sunday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Jan 2009 | 6:35 am

Top seed Serena ousted in straight sets by Dementieva

Top-seeded Serena Williams lost 6-3, 6-1 to Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva in the Sydney International semifinals on Thursday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 5:35 am

Nadal, Jankovic earn top seeds for Aussie Open

Top-ranked Rafael Nadal will be the No. 1 seed at the Australian Open starting Monday, ending Roger Federer's four-year run atop the Melbourne Park draw.


Source: SI.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 5:24 am

Nadal, Jankovic top seeds for Australian Open

Rafael Nadal and Jelena Jankovic have been confirmed as the top seeds for this year's Australian Open.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 5:23 am

Hockey at the Rose Bowl would be, well, cool

There are no plans for the NHL to stage a Winter Classic outdoor game in Pasadena, but here's hoping. The year...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 5:18 am

Yi people's choice - in China

With each weekly update of the NBA All-Star balloting, Celtics fans may be asking themselves one question: Who is Yi Jianlian?
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Jan 2009 | 5:00 am

Federer gets tough workout to reach exhibition final

Roger Federer converted his fourth match point with an ace to beat Fernando Verdasco in three sets Thursday and advance to the final of the Kooyong exhibition event.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 4:56 am

No. 12 Georgetown beats No. 8 Cuse from arc

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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 4:41 am

Paul outplays Kidd, leads Hornets past Mavs (AP)

New Orleans Hornets forward David West (30) maintains control of the ball as he looks for an opening against Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, rear, of Germany during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009.  (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)AP - Chris Paul nearly showed Jason Kidd what a quadruple-double looks like, putting up 33 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds and seven steals in the New Orleans Hornets' 104-97 victory over the slumping Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jan 2009 | 4:03 am

Nadal, Jankovic tabbed top seeds at Australian Open

Top-ranked Rafael Nadal will be the No. 1 seed at the Australian Open starting Monday, ending Roger Federer's four-year run atop the Melbourne Park draw.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 3:36 am

Some baseball owners call for salary cap (AP)

AP - Some baseball owners say it may be time to reconsider a salary cap after the New York Yankees spent nearly a half-billion dollars on free agents during a recession that may cause some teams to retrench.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jan 2009 | 3:05 am

Sources: USC QB Sanchez plans to enter draft

USC's Mark Sanchez plans to announce Thursday that he will forgo his senior season to enter the NFL draft, sources close to Sanchez and USC told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 2:38 am

QB Bradford announces he'll return to Sooners

Quarterback Sam Bradford will return to Oklahoma next season.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 2:22 am

Flacco takes unspectacular route to making history (Reuters)

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco greets teammates after they defeated the Tennessee Titans in their AFC Divisional Round NFL playoff game in Nashville, Tennessee, January 10, 2009. (Jeff Haynes/Reuters)Reuters - The quarterback is almost exclusively the center of attention in any NFL team but this year's rookie sensation, Baltimore's Joe Flacco, has built his reputation on a more modest approach.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jan 2009 | 2:11 am

Querrey powers way to semifinals in Auckland

Sixth-seeded Sam Querrey beat fourth-seeded Nicolas Almagro of Spain in 64 minutes Thursday to reach the semifinals of the Heineken Open.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 2:10 am

New Chiefs GM Pioli silent on Edwards' future

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Source: SI.com | 15 Jan 2009 | 1:52 am

Pioli won't say whether Edwards is out (AP)

AP - If Herm Edwards is on his way out as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, his new boss isn't saying.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jan 2009 | 1:50 am

Heisman winner Bradford announces he will return to Oklahoma

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Source: SI.com | 14 Jan 2009 | 11:41 pm

Federer pushes for Australian Open move to February

Count Roger Federer among those who'd like to see the Australian Open pushed back to a February start.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 14 Jan 2009 | 11:39 pm

Lee Jenkins: Five subplots for Ravens at Steelers

Flacco vs. Big Ben and four other Ravens-Steelers subplots to watch.


Source: SI.com | 14 Jan 2009 | 10:40 pm

Andy Staples: AFCA's signing period proposal a step in right direction

The early signing period proposal is a step in the right direction.


Source: SI.com | 14 Jan 2009 | 8:57 pm

Seth Davis: Breaking down the early season RPI rankings; opening the mailbag

Non-league games are over (almost). Seth Davis reveals which teams scheduled correctly and which will regret fattening up on too many weak opponents.


Source: SI.com | 14 Jan 2009 | 8:01 pm

Barkley shouldn't go away despite troubles

Charles Barkley's latest incident shouldn't silence a unique voice.


Source: SI.com | 14 Jan 2009 | 5:46 pm

WTA German Open event in Berlin dropped from sked

The German Open has been taken off the women's tennis schedule after the Qatari owners of the rights to the tournament gave it back to the WTA Tour.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 14 Jan 2009 | 2:47 pm