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Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 1:38 pm

Casey sprints clear in Abu Dhabi

Paul Casey comes within one shot of the course record as he opens up a four-shot lead in the Abu Dhabi Championship.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jan 2009 | 1:33 pm

Nalbandian first Argentine winner of Sydney ATP title (AFP)

David Nalbandian of Argentina plays a forehand return to Jarkko Nieminen of Finland during the Sydney International men's singles final. Nalbandian became the first Argentine to win the Sydney International ATP title with a fighting three-set victory over Nieminen(AFP/Greg Wood)AFP - Fourth seed David Nalbandian became the first Argentine to win the Sydney International ATP title with a fighting three-set victory over Finland's unseeded Jarkko Nieminen on Saturday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jan 2009 | 1:08 pm

Bucs fire Gruden, set to hire Raheem Morris (AP)

In this Dec. 28, 2008 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden reacts during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders  in Tampa, Fla. The  Buccaneers fired Gruden and general manager Bruce Allen on Friday after the team collapsed following a 9-3 start and failed to make the playoffs. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay, File)AP - Jon Gruden is out, replaced by another young rising star as coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jan 2009 | 1:07 pm

Live text - Premier League

Man Utd can go top of the Premier League by winning at Bolton and there are six other games in the Premier League on Saturday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jan 2009 | 12:59 pm

Flacco can win AFC title in city that shunned him (AP)

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco talks with the media during a news conference, Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, in Owings Mills, Md. The Ravens will play the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC championship football game on Sunday in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)AP - This is why Joe Flacco wanted to play in Pittsburgh.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jan 2009 | 12:31 pm

Federer cruises to Kooyong title

Roger Federer warms up for the Australian Open by thrashing fellow Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka to win the Kooyong Classic.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jan 2009 | 12:23 pm

League changes eligibility rules

The Rugby Football League has tightened up player eligibility rules for this season's Carnegie Challenge Cup.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jan 2009 | 12:14 pm

Coma on brink of Dakar victory

Spain's Marc Coma all but wrapped up a second overall victory in the motorcycling section of the Dakar Rally on Saturday following a final 227km special. KTM rider Coma, champion in...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 12:11 pm

If you get into the NFL playoffs, you can go far

Just Do It? How about Just Get In, then just do it? The key to the NFL playoffs this decade has been to simply qualify. After that, even the unthinkable _ Cardinals vs. Eagles for the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 12:07 pm

Coville completes global yachting odyssey

Frenchman Thomas Coville completed his solo round the world voyage on his Sodeb'O trimaran on Saturday, reaching the Atlantic port of Brest - more than two days adrift of compatriot Francis
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 11:52 am

Kinnear offered extended contract

Joe Kinnear reveals he has been offered the chance to become Newcastle's permanent manager.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jan 2009 | 11:46 am

Former Canadian coach Even Pellerud takes job in Trinidad and Tobago

Former Canadian women's coach Even Pellerud has a new job - director of women's soccer for Trinidad and Tobago. The Norwegian native has signed a four-year contract with the Caribbean...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 11:46 am

Man United title drive runs into injury minefield (AFP)

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. Just as it seemed things could not be going better for Manchester United, a sudden flurry of injuries threatens to derail the champions' drive for a third straight Premier League title(AFP/File/Andrew Yates)AFP - Just as it seemed things could not be going better for Manchester United, a sudden flurry of injuries threatens to derail the champions' drive for a third straight Premier League title.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jan 2009 | 11:23 am

Spain to re-open doping investigation in cycling

Spanish justice is to re-open the Operation Puerto probe into blood doping in cycling which a judge had left on file last September, El Pais newspaper reported Saturday. A provincial...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 11:22 am

Nalbandian wins Sydney ATP final in straight sets

Argentine fourth seed David Nalbandian defeated Finland's unseeded Jarkko Nieminen to win the Sydney International final, 6-3, 6-7 (9/11), 6-2 on Saturday. It was Nalbandian's 10th...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 11:22 am

Friday's action on the boards

There's no NBA stat to compare game smarts, but Mike Dunleavy beat Chris Bosh in a battle of last-minute wits Friday night. The poised veteran goaded Toronto's Bosh into fouling him on...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 11:18 am

Friday's action on the ice

Some backup goaltenders need time to shake off the rust. Mathieu Garon needs just two periods. The Edmonton goalie settled in late in the second and was sensational the rest of the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 11:17 am

Pernice eagle gives him share of Sony lead

Tom Pernice Jr. kept his head down to battle the wind and rain, he looked up just in time to see his final shot disappear into the hole for eagle on Friday that gave him a 7-under 63 and a share of the lead in the Sony Open.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 10:57 am

Baltacha & O'Brien into Open draw

British pair Elena Baltacha and Katie O'Brien qualify for the main draw of the Australian Open.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jan 2009 | 10:52 am

Formula One drops three-race engine rule

LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One has quietly dropped a requirement for engines to last three successive races this season.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 9:55 am

Green & Pernice set Honolulu pace

Nathan Green and Tom Pernice Jnr share the halfway lead at the Sony Open in Hawaii, with England's Luke Donald five shots back.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jan 2009 | 9:30 am

Buccaneers fire Gruden; set to hire Raheem Morris

Jon Gruden is out, replaced by another young rising star as coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Within hours of dismissing their Super Bowl-winning coach, the Bucs turned to defensive...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 9:20 am

Cowboys part ways with defensive coordinator

The Dallas Cowboys have relieved defensive coordinator Brian Stewart of his duties, according to league sources.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 9:07 am

Nelson, Howard push Magic past Lakers late

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Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 9:02 am

Rangers 3, Blackhawks 2 (OT): Rangers Win in Overtime, Despite 12 Penalties

By and large, the Rangers kept their composure as the penalties started piling up in an almost absurd fashion.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:55 am

Sports of The Times: University Sells Itself During Playoffs

When I first stepped inside the fabulous University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., something puzzled me. Exactly where is the University of Phoenix?


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:48 am

Harsh Suspensions After Death Inquiry of Rangers Prospect

Russia’s top hockey league suspended the general manager, president and team doctor of Avangard Omsk after an investigation into the death of forward Alexei Cherepanov.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:47 am

Nelson's big shots help Magic overcome Lakers (Reuters)

Orlando Magic Courtney Lee (11) goes up to dunk past Los Angeles Lakers Lamar Odom (7) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles January 16, 2009. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)Reuters - Jameer Nelson scored 15 of his team-high 28 points in the decisive fourth quarter to help the visiting Orlando Magic sting the Los Angeles Lakers 109-103 Friday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:34 am

Ankle injury forces Kiefer out of Australian Open

Nicolas Kiefer has withdrawn from the Australian Open after failing to recover from a left ankle injury sustained last week playing for Germany at the Hopman Cup.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:02 am

Westchester beats Fairfax, 78-73

Guard play is key for the Comets as Dominique O'Connor scores 22 points. Renardo Sidney leads Fairfax with 34 points. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Nick Scandone, Paralympic gold-medal sailor with ALS, leaves legacy at 42

The sailor, who had ALS, died on Jan. 2 after winning a gold in September with Maureen McKinnon-Tucker at the Beijing Paralympics in his farewell race. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

USC's Amy Rodriguez is top pick in women's soccer draft

The Boston Breakers, of Women's Professional Soccer, pick the forward to build their team around. The Los Angeles Sol picks Notre Dame's Brittany Bock with its first pick and two UCLA players. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Dwight Lewis keeps shooting

After a couple of bad games, he ignites comeback against Arizona State. The ups and why-won't-they-go-downs of a shooter could be seen...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

The Magic isn't a Mickey Mouse team

Orlando shows it has what it takes to go the distance by sweeping the Lakers. In the 20 years there has been a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Magic muscles in on Lakers' turf

Dwight Howard and teammates get physical in L.A., owning the boards and the fourth quarter in a victory that completes their season sweep of the Lakers. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

No Crosby, but Ducks still lose

Matt Cooke scores twice in a 43-second span as the Penguins send Anaheim to its fourth defeat in five games. Sidney...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

USC-UCLA game won't close 2009 Pac-10 season

TV considerations will move the crosstown matchup to Nov. 28. The Trojans will face Arizona on Dec. 5. The crosstown...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Clarke to miss rest of SA series

Australia batsman Michael Clarke will miss the rest of the one-day series with South Africa to rest his injured thumb.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jan 2009 | 7:34 am

Peter King: Morris likely to replace Gruden as Bucs' coach

Hours after dumping Jon Gruden, the winningest coach in club history, the Bucs are expected to choose Raheem Morris as his successor, reports Peter King.


Source: SI.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 7:14 am

Gruden fired by Buccaneers after seven seasons

The Buccaneers Friday said that they have fired head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Bruce Allen.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 7:13 am

Drury clutch again as Rangers top Hawks in OT

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Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 6:55 am

Clemens’s Chief Accuser Meets With Prosecutors

Brian McNamee and his lawyers arrived in Washington on Friday morning to meet with the federal prosecutors investigating Clemens for perjury.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jan 2009 | 6:47 am

Nelson, Howard lead Magic past Lakers (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) puts up a shot as Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu (15), of Turkey, defends while Magic forward Dwight Howard looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)AP - Jameer Nelson scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Dwight Howard had 25 points and 20 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Los Angeles Lakers 109-103 Friday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jan 2009 | 6:47 am

Reality Makes Arizona Defensive Back Focus on Present

Playing in the N.F.L. with one kidney and having an uncle who died young has imbued Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie with an unspoken sense of urgency.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jan 2009 | 6:47 am

Wizards 96, Knicks 89: Up-and-Down Knicks Get More of the Latter in Loss to Wizards

Two nights after scoring 128 points to beat the Wizards in New York, the Knicks lost their scoring touch and their momentum to lose on Washington’s turf on Friday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jan 2009 | 6:44 am

Yankees Hearing Offers for Swisher and Nady

Nick Swisher or Xavier Nady became immediately expendable when the Yankees signed Mark Teixeira last week, and a number of teams have come calling.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jan 2009 | 6:43 am

Smaller Than Expected Class of Underclassmen for Draft

Forty-one college players will skip their final seasons to enter the N.F.L. draft, the second-fewest underclassmen available for the draft in the last eight years.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jan 2009 | 6:32 am

N.B.A. Roundup: James Makes Sure Cavs Stay Perfect at Home

LeBron James, sniffling and wheezing through a head cold, helped the Cavaliers extend their home winning streak to 20 by beating the New Orleans Hornets, 92-78.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jan 2009 | 6:30 am

Pete Carroll isn't backing down

USC coach says he would give his own son the same advice he gave Mark Sanchez. USC Coach Pete Carroll is not backing...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 6:25 am

Woods Will Appear at Inaugural Celebration

Tiger Woods, who has avoided political statements during his career, will participate in a televised tribute to the election of the country’s first black president.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jan 2009 | 6:21 am

Garon stops 37 shots in Oilers' win (AP)

Colorado Avalanche left winger Ryan Smyth, left, chases a rebound as Edmonton Oilers goalie Mathieu Garon follows the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Friday, Jan. 16, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP - Shawn Horcoff broke a tie with 6:35 left, and Mathieu Garon made 37 saves in the Edmonton Oilers' 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jan 2009 | 6:11 am

Cavs stay perfect at home, drop Paul, Hornets

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Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 6:04 am

Kareem helps Lakers' Andrew Bynum see big picture

The NBA's all-time leading scorer, now a Lakers special assistant coach, is working with the young center to improve his court awareness. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2009 | 5:55 am

Bucs boot Gruden, GM Allen

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Source: SI.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 5:09 am

Federer wins Australian Open tuneup event at Kooyong

Roger Federer crushed his Olympic gold medal-winning doubles partner Stanislas Wawrinka on Saturday to win the Australian Open tuneup event at Kooyong.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 4:59 am

Cavs swat Hornets, improve to 20-0 at home (AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) passes the ball in front of New Orleans Hornets' Peja Stojakovic (16), of Serbia,  and Hilton Armstrong  in the first quarter in an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)AP - Sick, tired and short-handed. And still, the Cleveland Cavaliers are unbeatable at home. LeBron James, sniffling and wheezing through a head cold, shook off one of his worst games this season to flirt with a triple-double, and the Cavaliers extended their home winning streak to 20 by beating the New Orleans Hornets 92-78 on Friday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jan 2009 | 4:56 am

Wind fails to materialize as Pernice, Green lead (AP)

Nathan Green, of Australia, follows his drive on the 11th tee during the second round of the Sony Open golf tournament at the Waialae Country Club, Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 in Honolulu.  (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)AP - On the kind of day where Tom Pernice Jr. kept his head down to battle the wind and rain, he looked up just in time to see his final shot disappear into the hole for eagle on Friday that gave him a 7-under 63 and a share of the lead in the Sony Open.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jan 2009 | 4:33 am

Yale defeats Brown 70-62 (AP)

AP - Alex Zampier scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half Friday as Yale defeated Brown, 70-62, in the Ivy League opener for both teams.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jan 2009 | 4:20 am

Del Potro beats Querrey in straight sets for Auckland title

Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina beat American Sam Querrey 6-4, 6-4 Saturday to win the Heineken Open.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 3:57 am

Cowboys dismiss defensive coordinator Stewart

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Source: SI.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 1:31 am

McNamee arrives at federal prosecutors' office

Roger Clemens' former personal trainer Brian McNamee has arrived at the U.S. Attorney's office in Washington to meet with federal prosecutors building a case against the seven-time Cy Young Award winner.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 1:25 am

NBA fines Mavs' Cuban $25K for on-court gaffe

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Source: SI.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 1:24 am

Undefeated Utah honored at 'champions' parade

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Source: SI.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 1:23 am

Mavs' Cuban hit with $25K fine for Nuggets spat

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been fined $25,000 for walking onto the court and yelling at Nuggets guard J.R. Smith at halftime during Tuesday night's game in Denver and for actions after the game, the league announced.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 1:11 am

Unbeaten Utes thrown parade in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City honored the Utes with a parade on Friday, giving fans one last chance to cheer the Sugar Bowl winners for a perfect season that wasn't good enough to earn a national title.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jan 2009 | 1:07 am

Bulls swoop for Aussie star Bird

Bradford Bulls win the race to sign controversial Australia stand-off Greg Bird.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jan 2009 | 12:05 am

Isles revive relocation talk with K.C. agreement

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Source: SI.com | 16 Jan 2009 | 11:52 pm

Ian Thomsen: Potential first-time All-Stars

The NBA's youth movement is in full swing, and SI.com's Ian Thomsen has identified five key playmakers who are primed to become All-Stars for the first time.


Source: SI.com | 16 Jan 2009 | 11:38 pm

O'Sullivan sets up Maguire semi

Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Ali Carter 6-2 to set up a Masters semi-final clash with Stephen Maguire.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jan 2009 | 9:56 pm

NFC title game: Boldin, Westbrook likely to play

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Source: SI.com | 16 Jan 2009 | 9:15 pm

Life without L.T.? Chargers hinting at possibility

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Source: SI.com | 16 Jan 2009 | 7:52 pm

Don Banks: NFL Coach of the Year breaks down games

The NFL Coach of the Year breaks down the AFC and NFC title games.


Source: SI.com | 16 Jan 2009 | 6:54 pm

Volandri banned 3 months for abusing asthma drug

Filippo Volandri of Italy will miss the Australian Open after being banned for three months by the International Tennis Federation for abusing an asthma drug.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Jan 2009 | 5:07 pm