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Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2009 | 1:08 pm

Murray dominates to advance at Australian Open (AP)

Britain's Andy Murray celebrates after beating Austria's Juergen Melzer  in a Men's singles match at the Australian Open Tennis Championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009.  (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)AP - Andy Murray ran off 11 straight games in another dominating performance, overwhelming Jurgen Melzer 7-5, 6-0, 6-3 Saturday to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2009 | 1:06 pm

Live text - Australian Open

Britain's Andy Murray cruises past Jurgen Melzer of Austria to seal a place in the last 16 at the Australian Open, while Rafael Nadal beats Tommy Haas.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jan 2009 | 1:03 pm

Live text - FA Cup fourth round

League One Hartlepool host Premier League West Ham in the first of 13 FA Cup fourth round ties on Saturday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jan 2009 | 1:02 pm

Saturday's gossip column

Villa want Owen up front with Heskey, plus other rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jan 2009 | 12:58 pm

Serena reaches Australian Open fourth round

Serena Williams, who won the title here in 2003, 2005 and 2007, started play on Rod Laver Arena on day six with a 6-1, 6-4 win over No. 41-ranked Peng Shuai of China.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2009 | 12:41 pm

Murray, Serena roll on Down Under

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Source: SI.com | 24 Jan 2009 | 12:33 pm

No verdict in Asif drugs appeal

An Indian Premier League (IPL) drugs tribunal adjourns its hearing on Pakistan paceman Mohammad Asif's appeal without delivering a verdict.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jan 2009 | 12:09 pm

Murray confounds critics at Australian Open (AFP)

Britain's Andy Murray celebrates after his third-round victory over Germany's Jurgen Melzer at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Murray won 7-5. 6-0. 6-3 and will now face Spain's Fernando Verdasco for a place in the quarter-finals.(AFP/Greg Wood)AFP - Britain's Andy Murray continued to confound the doubters with another impressive performance here as a French threesome were the toast of the Australian Open on Saturday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2009 | 12:08 pm

Swiss skier Gisin wins Cortina downhill

Dominique Gisin of Switzerland won the women's World Cup downhill here on Saturday ahead of American Lindsey Vonn and Anja Paerson of Sweden. Gisin, who also won last week's downhill at...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 12:03 pm

US skier Lanning suffers Kitzbuehel crash

US skier Thomas Lanning suffered a heavy fall during the men's World Cup downhill here on Saturday and was evacuated off the mountain by helicopter. Lanning fell close to the end of the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 11:59 am

Live text - Scottish Premier League

Aberdeen host Rangers in the early kick-off, while Hibs visit Celtic in the pick of the three o'clock starts.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jan 2009 | 11:55 am

India offers Zimbabwe assistance

Indian cricket is to open two tournaments and its national academy to Zimbabwe to help revive their fortunes.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jan 2009 | 11:43 am

Dilshan's ton helps Sri Lanka to big total

Makeshift opener Tillakaratne Dilshan struck a career-best hundred to power Sri Lanka to an imposing 309-5 in the final day-night international against Pakistan here on Saturday. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 11:29 am

Murray dominates to advance at Australian Open

Andy Murray ran off 11 straight games in another dominating performance, overwhelming Jurgen Melzer 7-5, 6-0, 6-3 Saturday to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 11:29 am

Indiscipline not a problem at Man City: Hughes

Indiscipline is not a problem at Manchester City, according to manager Mark Hughes, who has insisted that he has the backing of the club's billionaire owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 11:15 am

Andy Murray dominates to advance to 4th round

Andy Murray ran off 11 straight games in another dominating performance, overwhelming Jurgen Melzer 7-5, 6-0, 6-3 Saturday to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 11:14 am

Murray in dominant form at Australian Open

Britain's Andy Murray produced some magical tennis as he hit his stride against Austria's Jurgen Melzer at the Australian Open on Saturday. The fourth seed came up with every shot in the
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 11:08 am

French tennis stars on track at Australian Open

Rusty triple champion Serena Williams booked an Australian Open fourth round clash with rising teen star Victoria Azarenka on Saturday as the men's French revolution gathered pace. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 11:00 am

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Here are the sports results from Friday. OHL Brampton 4 Plymouth 3 Windsor 5 Guelph 2 Erie 6 Kingston 5 (OT) Niagara 6 London 4 Barrie 6 Kitchener 3 Mississauga 7 Owen...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 10:50 am

Chiefs' Edwards fired after going 15-33 in 3 years (AP)

In this Dec. 28, 2008 photo, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Cincinnati.    Edwards was fired by the Chiefs on Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, with one year remaining on a four-year, $12 million contract.  (AP Photo/Al Behrman)AP - Herm Edwards, the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs during the worst two-year span in team history, was fired Friday. Edwards goes out with a three-year regular-season record of 15-33 and with one year remaining on a four-year, $12 million contract. As head coach of the New York Jets in 2001-05, he had a regular-season mark of 39-41 and was 2-3 in the playoffs.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2009 | 10:40 am

Chiefs' Edwards fired after going 15-33 in 3 years

Herm Edwards, the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs during the worst two-year span in team history, was fired Friday. Edwards goes out with a three-year regular-season record of 15-33...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 10:40 am

Murray cruises to win over Melzer

Andy Murray books a fourth-round meeting with Fernando Verdasco after a 7-5 6-0 6-3 win over Jurgen Melzer.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jan 2009 | 10:29 am

Rusedski plans surprise comeback

Former British number one Greg Rusedski is planning a comeback at the age of 35 after almost two years in retirement.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jan 2009 | 9:29 am

Armstrong’s Teammates Are Enjoying the Ride

Lance Armstrong’s comeback in Australia is a game-changing event for the sport. But it has had the biggest day-to-day impact on the men of Astana.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jan 2009 | 9:04 am

Feisty Version of Ski Racing Elbows Into Mainstream

Ski racing has taken the ageless thirst for speed and enduring dance with danger and added tricked-up ramps, supersize jumps and scary turns in a made-for-TV format.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jan 2009 | 9:03 am

LeBron, Cavs sink Warriors with buzzer beater

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Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2009 | 8:47 am

'Bench Mob' gets credit for breaking it open for Lakers

Lamar Odom, Trevor Ariza and Sasha Vujacic spark the second-quarter run that turns the game into a laugher against Washington. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Australia's Torah Bright wins women's superpipe

Bright pulls several major tricks as two of three U.S. women have spills. American Hannah Teter finishes second. If the X Games' women's...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Trojans looking for a road split

Victory against the Cougars in Pullman is almost essential to keep Trojans in the Pac-10 race. The last time USC beat Washington State...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Clippers get one to grow on

Kids come up big as rookie Gordon scores 41 points and Thornton adds 34 to outdo Thunder's Durant, who scores 46. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Hollins to become Grizzlies coach for third time

Lionel Hollins is working on a contract with the Grizzlies to serve as their head coach for the third time -- the first time without the interim label.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2009 | 7:37 am

Tsonga leads French into last 16

French trio Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gael Monfils and Gilles Simon all reach the fourth round of the Australian Open with wins on Saturday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jan 2009 | 7:30 am

James' buzzer-beater lifts Cavs (AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates after making the winning shot at the buzzer in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors on Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. The Cavaliers won 106-105. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)AP - LeBron James tossed up a rare airball from the top of the 3-point arc that showed he's human. Then he quickly returned to his typical self.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2009 | 7:16 am

A Corner of the Soccer Field That No U.S. Player Has Claimed

As the United States begins to focus on the 2010 World Cup, it still has not solved a nearly 15-year-old riddle: Why can’t anyone play left back?


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jan 2009 | 7:15 am

Weir and Lysacek Find Company at the Top

With a nearly flawless performance, Jeremy Abbott crashed the Evan Lysacek and Johnny Weir party at the United States Figure Skating National Championships.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jan 2009 | 7:14 am

Ethnic Clash Follows Djokovic-Delic Match

A clash between tennis fans turned violent Friday at the Australian Open after Novak Djokovic of Serbia defeated Amer Delic, a Bosnian-born American, in four hard-fought but civil sets.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jan 2009 | 7:13 am

Chiefs Fire Herm Edwards as Head Coach

Herman Edwards leaves with a three-year regular-season record of 15-33, including 6-26 the last two years, and with one year remaining on a four-year, $12 million contract.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jan 2009 | 7:12 am

Football Pioneer Builds Big Men for Steelers

John Mitchell, the Steelers’ defensive line coach, was the first African-American to play football and coach at the University of Alabama.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jan 2009 | 7:12 am

James buzzer-beater lifts Cavs over gritty Warriors (Reuters)

Cleveland Cavaliers' center Anderson Varejao (L) looks to shoot as Portland Trail Blazers' center Greg Oden defends during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon on January 21, 2009. (Steve Dipaola/Reuters)Reuters - LeBron James nailed a 19-footer as time expired to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to a thrilling 106-105 road victory over the Golden State Warriors Friday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2009 | 7:12 am

On N.H.L. Rosters, Age Is Just Another Statistic

As the National Hockey League tries to skew younger and attract younger fans, the old guys are not giving in.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jan 2009 | 7:09 am

Brandon Jennings Sends Home a Warning From Europe

The cultural and professional limitations Brandon Jennings faced while playing basketball in Europe may dissuade other high school stars from following suit.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jan 2009 | 7:04 am

Armstrong's chance to win fades Down Under

Allan Davis has won the penultimate stage of the Tour Down Under and will carry a big lead into Sunday's sixth and final stage around Adelaide, giving a big hit to Lance Armstrong's chances of winning his comeback race.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2009 | 7:04 am

N.B.A. Roundup: After Frantic Finish, Spurs Hold Off the Nets

Tim Duncan had 30 points and 15 rebounds and Michael Finley hit a pivotal 3-pointer for the San Antonio Spurs with 22.6 seconds left to clinch a 94-91 victory against the visiting Nets on Friday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Jan 2009 | 7:03 am

Nowitzki, Howard help Mavs rebound vs. Pistons

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Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2009 | 6:54 am

Chiefs fire Edwards; is Shanahan next in line?

Chiefs coach Herm Edwards was fired Friday, a well-placed source told ESPN.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2009 | 5:59 am

Sheets meets again with hometown Rangers (AP)

AP - Free agent right-hander Ben Sheets met again this week with the Texas Rangers, the team that plays not far from his Dallas home. "It was part of doing our due diligence," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Friday. "Just continued dialogue, really."
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2009 | 5:21 am

Arrington doesn't practice but says he'll be fine (AP)

AP - Arizona running back J.J. Arrington sat out practice for the second day in a row on Friday but said "I'll be fine" when the Cardinals play the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl on Feb. 1.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2009 | 5:20 am

Perez maintains two-shot lead at Hope Classic

Pat Perez shrugged off a frustrating first nine holes to preserve his two-shot lead in the Bob Hope Classic third round on Friday.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2009 | 5:16 am

Fairfield shocks Marist

Baendu Lowenthal scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help Fairfield shock No. 20 Marist, 73-65, in overtime yesterday in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and end the Red Foxes' 35-game Metro Atlantic Athletic...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 5:00 am

Pacquiao signs; Hatton bout back on

Boxing Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao will end up in the ring together after all. The popular British fighter and the pound-for-pound king from the Philippines will meet in a junior welterweight fight...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 5:00 am

Crawley's game plan: BC divides, conquers

College basketball coaches tend to save their best speeches and gimmicks for March when a team needs that extra push in the postseason.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 5:00 am

Diaw dominates as Bobcats crush Suns

Larry Brown was in his first week of training camp in his record ninth NBA head coaching job when he invited his mentor, Dean Smith, to see his flawed Bobcats practice.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 5:00 am

Edwards out in Kansas City

Herm Edwards , the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs during the worst two-year span in team history, was fired yesterday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 5:00 am

How New England skaters are faring

MEN (after short program): 3. Parker Pennington (Windsor, Conn.); 6. Curran Oi (Wellesley); 8. Stephen Carriere (Wakefield); 11. Jason Wong (Lexington) 15. Nicholas LaRoche (Gardner).
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jan 2009 | 5:00 am

Serena secures fourth-round place

Serena Williams produces an uneven performance against China's Peng Shuai but still reaches the last 16 of the Australian Open.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jan 2009 | 4:55 am

Langer, Bryant lead season-opening Mitsubishi (AP)

AP - Playing in the final group and facing a leaderboard jammed with low scores, Bernhard Langer drew inspiration by watching another shootout across the Pacific at the Bob Hope Classic.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2009 | 3:04 am

Granger leads Pacers past Rockets (AP)

Houston Rockets forward Carl Landry, center, is double-teamed by Indiana Pacers forward Jeff Foster, left, and guard Marquis Daniels during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Jan. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)AP - Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the short-handed Houston Rockets 107-102 on Friday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2009 | 2:53 am

Rider beats Fairfield 66-49 (AP)

AP - Novar Gadson scored 23 points and Justin Robinson added 15 as Rider defeated Fairfield 66-49 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference game Friday night.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2009 | 2:45 am

Astros: Clemens welcome to visit spring training

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Source: SI.com | 24 Jan 2009 | 2:42 am

Fight on? Pacquiao takes 52-48 split with Hatton

In a dramatic reversal of his position, pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao on Thursday agreed to terms to face junior welterweight champion Ricky Hatton, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told ESPN.com.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2009 | 1:55 am

Serena, Blake reach fourth round at Australian Open

Serena Williams has beaten China's Peng Shuai in straight sets to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 24 Jan 2009 | 1:46 am

Reeves interviews for 49ers' O-coordinator job

Dan Reeves interview Friday with the San Francisco 49ers for their offensive coordinator position.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2009 | 1:20 am

Skipping All-Star Game costs 2 Wings

When asked to RSVP to the NHL All-Star Game in Montreal, the Detroit Red Wings replied, "Non, merci."


Source: SI.com | 24 Jan 2009 | 1:16 am

Financially troubled Coyotes lose CEO Shumway

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Source: SI.com | 24 Jan 2009 | 12:39 am

Longtime Jazz owner Miller has legs amputated

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Source: SI.com | 24 Jan 2009 | 12:25 am

Chiefs fire Edwards as coach after 2-14 season

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Source: SI.com | 24 Jan 2009 | 12:12 am

Michael Farber: No hockey town like Montreal

With all due respect to Detroit, Montreal is hockey's real epicenter.


Source: SI.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 11:43 pm

Two NFL franchises with little in common

The Cards and Steelers couldn't be any more different. One club has been synonymous with losing and apathy ... the other Super Bowl wins, writes Don Banks.


Source: SI.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 10:11 pm

Big storylines to watch in NBA's second half

Here's why the second half of the NBA season should be stupendous.


Source: SI.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 8:00 pm

Andy Staples: Where top football recruits will sign

Who will land the top uncommitted stars? My picks. And a computer's.


Source: SI.com | 23 Jan 2009 | 4:37 pm