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Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 12:59 pm

Djokovic advances at Aussie amid fan violence

Defending champion Novak Djokovic survived a spirited encounter with Bosnian-born American Amer Delic in the Australian Open before crowd trouble flared outside.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 12:53 pm

Barrage of errors fells Ivanovic

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Source: SI.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 12:39 pm

Austria's Klaus Kroell wins World Cup super-G race

Klaus Kroell of Austria won a men's super-G race Friday for his first World Cup title. Kroell, competing with a broken hand, charged down the Streifalm course in 1 minute, 12.78 seconds...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 12:35 pm

2008 runner-up Ivanovic ousted at Australian Open (AP)

Serbia's Ana Ivanovic reacts as she plays Russia's Alisa Kleybanova during their Women's singles match at the Australian Open Tennis Championship  in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)AP - Ana Ivanovic's hopes of a return trip to the Australian Open final fell apart in a barrage of mistakes Friday as Russia's Alisa Kleybanova ousted the 2008 runner-up with a 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2 victory in the third round.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jan 2009 | 12:33 pm

2008 runner-up Ivanovic ousted at Australian Open

Ana Ivanovic's hopes of a return trip to the Australian Open final fell apart in a barrage of mistakes Friday as Russia's Alisa Kleybanova ousted the 2008 runner-up with a 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 12:33 pm

Top seed Jankovic made to work in Melbourne (AFP)

Serbia's Jelena Jankovic shows the strain during her match against Japan's Ai Sugiyama at the Australian Open in Melbourne, January 23. Jankovic ground out another tough win to reach the fourth round Friday, saying she could not expect her top ranking to instil fear in lower placed players.(AFP/William West)AFP - World number one Jelena Jankovic ground out another tough win to reach the Australian Open fourth round Friday, saying she could not expect her top ranking to instil fear in lower placed players.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jan 2009 | 12:31 pm

Tribune Co. picks billionaire Ricketts to buy Cubs (AP)

In this Oct. 1, 2008, file photo, the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers line up at Wrigley Field before Game 1 of baseball's National League division series in Chicago. The billionaire Ricketts family has been selected by Tribune Co. as the winning bidder for the Chicago Cubs. The bid is worth about $900 million, said Dennis Culloton, a spokesman for Tom Ricketts. The sale would include Wrigley Field and a 25 percent interest in a regional sports network. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)AP - A billionaire family of Chicago Cubs fans — including one who first met his wife in the bleachers at Wrigley Field — is set to purchase the team and ballpark from Tribune Co.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jan 2009 | 12:27 pm

Tribune Co. picks billionaire Ricketts to buy Cubs

A billionaire family of Chicago Cubs fans _ including one who first met his wife in the bleachers at Wrigley Field _ is set to purchase the team and ballpark from Tribune Co. The sale...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 12:27 pm

Ivanovic crashes out in Melbourne

Number five seed Ana Ivanovic is woefully out of sorts as she is beaten by the 29th seed Alisa Kleybanova in the Australian Open third round.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jan 2009 | 12:22 pm

Aston Villa close to Heskey deal

Aston Villa are close to signing Wigan striker Emile Heskey for a fee of around £3.5m, BBC Sport understands.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jan 2009 | 12:21 pm

Boldin laughs off championship-game confrontation with Haley

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Source: SI.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 12:14 pm

Where Cards' offense gets its spark

The Cards' offense has shown new toughness during the playoffs. That spark can be traced to Todd Haley, who's no average coordinator, writes Jim Trotter.


Source: SI.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 12:13 pm

No eight golds in 2012 - Phelps

Swimming superstar Michael Phelps says he will not try to repeat his astonishing Beijing haul of eight gold medals at London 2012.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jan 2009 | 12:04 pm

Gibbs inspires South Africa chase

South Africa take a 2-1 lead in the one-day international series with Australia after a three-wicket win in Sydney.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jan 2009 | 12:03 pm

2008 runner-up Ivanovic ousted from Aussie Open

Ana Ivanovic's hopes of a return trip to the Australian Open final fell apart in a barrage of mistakes Friday as Russia's Alisa Kleybanova ousted the 2008 runner-up with a 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 12:00 pm

Famed Tide to Go(R) Ad Named One of Top Ten Super Bowl Commercials of All Time

"Talking Stain" in Running to Be Named "Top Super Bowl Commercial of All Time"; Consumers to Vote in Online Contest CINCINNATI, Jan. 23...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 12:00 pm

5th-seeded Ivanovic ousted from Australian Open

Fifth-seeded Ana Ivanovic of Serbia has been ousted from the Australia Open, the 2008 runner-up losing to Russia's Alisa Kleybanova in the third round. Kleybanova was the aggressor...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 11:44 am

Newcastle clinch Lovenkrands deal

Newcastle United sign former Rangers forward Peter Lovenkrands until the end of the season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jan 2009 | 11:40 am

Gerrard denies nightclub assault

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard tells a court he intends to deny any involvement in a bar brawl on Merseyside.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jan 2009 | 11:39 am

Liverpool 'discuss £600m sale' with Kuwaiti family (AFP)

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks, pictured in 2007, has reportedly started discussions with a wealthy Middle East family over a possible 600 million-pound sale of the club, the Daily Telegraph claimed on their website.(AFP/File/Paul Ellis)AFP - Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has reportedly started discussions with a wealthy Middle East family over a possible 600 million-pound sale of the club, the Daily Telegraph claimed on their website.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jan 2009 | 11:32 am

Liverpool's Gerrard denies nightclub assault

England and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard said Friday he would plead not guilty to any involvement in a nightclub brawl. Gerrard, 28, appeared before magistrates over his alleged...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 11:25 am

Nebraska AD Osborne: Programs safe from cuts

Nebraska athletic director Tom Osborne says the economic downturn should not force the school's 23 sports programs into making cuts. Stanford athletic director Bob Bowlsby said this week
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 11:21 am

Nebraska AD Osborne: Programs safe from cuts (AP)

AP - Nebraska athletic director Tom Osborne says the economic downturn should not force the school's 23 sports programs into making cuts.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jan 2009 | 11:21 am

Armstrong backs Landis to make comeback

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Lance Armstrong has thrown his support behind his fellow American Floyd Landis, who plans to make a comeback to cycling next month after serving a two-year ban for...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 10:57 am

Ishikawa thrilled over chance to play in Masters (AP)

Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa points the United States on a globe during a press conference in Tokyo Friday, Jan. 23, 2009. Ishikawa, 17, received a special invitation from Augusta National on Thursday, putting the teenager in line to become the second-youngest player to compete in the Masters. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)AP - When he turned professional just over a year ago, Ryo Ishikawa listed winning the Masters as one of his goals. Now the 17-year-old Japanese high school student will get his first chance.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jan 2009 | 10:54 am

Hull hope to seal Bullard switch

Hull boss Phil Brown says he is optimistic about his chances of signing unsettled Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard in the near future.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jan 2009 | 10:49 am

Prosecutor: Ky. coach should have known heat risk

A high school football coach should have realized a player could collapse from heat stroke in the broiling weather during practice, a prosecutor said in announcing reckless homicide charges
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 10:35 am

Man Utd pair out for three weeks

Manchester United midfielder Anderson and defender Jonny Evans have been ruled out for three weeks with ankle injuries.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jan 2009 | 10:33 am

Little Interest for Book by McGwire’s Brother

A proposal for book by Jay McGwire that discusses the alleged steroid use of his older brother, Mark McGwire, is meeting with a cool reception from the publishing world.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jan 2009 | 9:16 am

MLB spring training schedule for Florida set (AP)

AP - Major League Baseball teams are gearing up for 289 games to be played in 15 Florida locations during this year's spring training.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jan 2009 | 9:10 am

Hatton-Pacquiao 'may be back on'

Ricky Hatton could fight Manny Pacquiao after all, according to Pacquiao's promotional team.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jan 2009 | 9:09 am

Coach Is Charged in Player’s Death

A Kentucky high school football coach was charged Thursday with reckless homicide in the death of one of his players who collapsed at practice on a hot day last year.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:57 am

Sharing a Name and a Rivalry, but Little Else

Mark Steven Teixeira is one of the many Red Sox fans who were left frustrated after Mark Charles Teixeira spurned Boston at the last moment to sign with the despised Yankees.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:50 am

Banker Emerges as Cubs’ Top Bidder

Thomas Ricketts got the backing of the Tribune Company’s creditors committee on Thursday to acquire the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field for around $900 million.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:49 am

Celtics 90, Magic 80: Celtics Rebuff a Challenger to Their Throne

With defensive precision, the Celtics kept their winning streak intact and sent a signal to the Magic in a victory that deflated a crowd of 17,461 at Amway Arena.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:48 am

Celtics shut down Magic for 7th straight victory

Tiger Woods sat courtside across from the Boston bench, two seats to the right of Paula Creamer, two rows from Scott Hoch.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:48 am

Marbury Is Being Pursued by Owner of a Greek Team

The Greek club Olympiacos has reached out to Stephon Marbury but a Greek basketball official said the chances of Marbury playing there this season were “5 percent.”


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:46 am

7-time All-Star center Alonzo Mourning retires (AP)

Alonzo Mourning announces his retirement from professional basketball during a news conference in Miami Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009. The seven-time All-Star center said Thursday he won't return from a devastating leg injury in 2007. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)AP - Alonzo Mourning says his trip to the presidential inauguration this week cemented his decision to retire.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:40 am

Grizzlies dump coach Iavaroni after 11-30 start

Marc Iavaroni has been fired as head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies, SI.com has confirmed.


Source: SI.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:36 am

Djokovic and Safina Advance; Venus Williams Is Out

Baffled by her lack of control and unable to assert herself, sixth-seeded Venus Williams tumbled out of the Australian Open on Thursday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:35 am

In Competition Full of New Faces, Czisny Takes First in Short Program

Viewers who have not tuned into figure skating since the 2006 Turin Olympics may need a who’s who guide to this year’s United States Figure Skating Championships.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:34 am

At Halfway Point, Tandem Buoys the Knicks

The Mike D’Antoni era has already brought its share of shattered assumptions, and the greatest surprises so far may be David Lee and Danilo Gallinari.


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:33 am

Athletes Sidelined at Oscars

The Oscar nominees were announced Thursday, and again the Academy showed no love for athletes, snubbing Jet Li, and his work in “The Forbidden Kingdom.”


Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:30 am

Confident Murray ready for Melzer

Andy Murray says his win against Jurgen Melzer at last year's US Open could give him a psychological edge in their clash at the Australian Open on Saturday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:10 am

Armstrong sees others excel at Tour Down Under

He says he doesn't think he's going to win and has no hidden agendas, and handicaps others in the race. Australian racers Allan Davis and Stuart O'Grady are in best positions to contend for title. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Jeff Kent is a Hall of Famer

Text messages from press row . . . Some voters might hold his prickly personality against him, but there should be no doubt that Jeff...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Kobe Bryant makes All-Star team again

Lakers guard tops Western Conference in votes as he is selected for the 11th time. It's almost predictable at...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Another bold step for Lakers' Andrew Bynum

The young center continues to make a statement. There has been much gnashing of teeth this Lakers season about...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Andrew Bynum bounces back in a big way

The young Lakers' center, who had been in a slump, scores 42 points and grabs 15 rebounds. If there's such thing as a rebounding slump,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

France's Xavier Bertoni pulls a surprise in superpipe

Tanner Hall is denied a record eight Winter X Games gold medal. Xavier who?
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Venus Williams is upset in the second round

Sixth-seeded Venus Williams loses 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 to Carla Suarez Navarro, a 20-year-old Spaniard ranked No. 46. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Finally, Lakers win in a breeze

Andrew Bynum has another solid game and Lakers have the NBA's best record again at 34-8. Things might have been...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Short-handed Trojans are worn down by Huskies

Missing leading scorer Dwight Lewis, USC loses to Washington. Even before the game began, this was a war of attrition...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Hapless Memphis Grizzlies dump coach Iavaroni

The Memphis Grizzlies fired coach Marc Iavaroni after a season and a half, the Commercial Appeal reported Thursday.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 7:35 am

NHLPA unanimously votes to not re-open CBA

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Source: SI.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 7:26 am

Tribune Company selects Ricketts to buy Cubs

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Source: SI.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 7:22 am

Grizzlies fire coach Iavaroni after 11-30 start (AP)

In this Oct. 17, 2008, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies coach Marc Iavaroni reacts to a call during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis. The Grizzlies have fired Iavaroni after a lackluster 11-30 start. Team spokesman Dustin Krugel confirmed Iavaroni's dismissal Thursday night, Jan. 22, 2009, but would not say who would coach the Grizzlies on Friday night against the Knicks. General manager Chris Wallace was traveling to New York. (AP Photo/Tom Strattman, File)AP - Halfway through another lost season, the Memphis Grizzlies fired coach Marc Iavaroni on Thursday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jan 2009 | 6:55 am

Howard sets All-Star voting mark with 3M-plus

Dwight Howard -- who leads the NBA in rebounds, blocked shots and double-doubles -- got a record 3,150,181 votes to lead this season's All-Star team, released Thursday.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 6:55 am

Pierce paces Celtics in showdown with Magic

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Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 6:44 am

Bosnians, Serbs fight after Djokovic-Delic match

Insults, bottles and chairs were hurled back and forth between dozens of Bosnian and Serbian youths who had earlier peacefully watched an Australian Open match on Friday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 6:43 am

Ricketts family the winner in Cubs owner derby

The billionaire Ricketts family has been selected by Tribune Co. as the winning bidder for the hard-luck Chicago Cubs.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 5:08 am

WVU locks down on D, shocks No. 14 Hoyas

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Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 4:50 am

Authorities investigate Pacman's role in shooting

Georgia prosecutors have opened an investigation into an alleged shooting-for-hire scheme involving former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones two weeks after the incident was featured in a report on ESPN's "Outside the Lines".
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 3:54 am

Handful of lawmakers protest Gators' BCS title

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Source: SI.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 2:58 am

Emotional Kent says farewell after 17 seasons

Jeff Kent is retiring after a 17-year major league career.


Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 2:56 am

McGwire reportedly bashed by brother

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Source: SI.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 2:46 am

Giants receiver shot in hand and leg in Alabama (AP)

AP - New York Giants receiver Taye Biddle is recovering from gunshot wounds to his hand and leg after being shot while visiting family in his hometown.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Jan 2009 | 1:41 am

Merrill: The lessons of Chuck Noll

Chuck Noll is the only NFL coach to win four Super Bowls. So why isn't this Steelers legend caught up in the fanfare, glory and national attention? ESPN.com's Elizabeth Merrill explains he's not that type of man.
Source: ESPN.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 1:28 am

Djokovic takes out Delic; fan trouble follows outside arena

Defending champion Novak Djokovic survived a spirited encounter with Bosnian-born American Amer Delic at the Australian Open on Friday before crowd trouble flared outside.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 1:28 am

Tom Bowles: NASCAR sponsors looking to invest in safe names

Hard times have hit NASCAR, but sponsors still pony up for big stars.


Source: SI.com | 22 Jan 2009 | 10:18 pm

Who'll be East's top seed? NBA Cinderella story?

Who'll be the East's top seed? Who's the best Cinderella in waiting? What's looming as the second half's biggest storyline? Our writers reveal their answers.


Source: SI.com | 22 Jan 2009 | 6:17 pm