Nadal tops Verdasco for right to meet Federer (AP)

Spain's Rafael Nadal makes a return to compatriot Fernando Verdasco during their Men's singles semifinal match  at the Australian Open Tennis Championship  in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)AP - Top-ranked Rafael Nadal outlasted fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (2), 6-7 (1), 6-4 Friday to reach the Australian Open final after the longest match in the tournament's history.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jan 2009 | 2:23 pm

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Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 2:16 pm

Nadal beats Verdasco in epic Aussie Open semi (AFP)

Spain's Rafael Nadal roars with delight as he celebrates a point during his semi-final against compatriot Fernando Verdasco at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Nadal beat Verdasco 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/2), 6-7 (1/7), 6-4 over a record five hours and 14 minutes on Friday to set up a final with Roger Federer.(AFP/Greg Wood)AFP - Rafael Nadal beat fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/2), 6-7 (1/7), 6-4 over a record five hours and 14 minutes to set up an Australian Open final with Roger Federer on Friday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jan 2009 | 2:15 pm

Forsberg rules out return to NHL this season

Peter Forsberg has ruled out a return to the NHL this season.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 2:10 pm

Nadal into final after epic win

Rafael Nadal will meet Roger Federer in the Australian Open final after battling past fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jan 2009 | 2:09 pm

Alpine skiing-Vonn wins Garmisch World Cup slalom

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (Reuters) - American Lindsey Vonn won a women's World Cup slalom race on Friday, according to provisional results.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 1:55 pm

Ecclestone would have lost under own medals plan

LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone would have lost out if his plan to decide the title with Olympic-style medals had been in place when he was a team boss, the sport's
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 1:52 pm

Source: Ex-teammates to testify against Bonds

Former major league catcher Bobby Estalella is expected to provide significant testimony to support the government's contention that Barry Bonds knowingly took steroids, according a source with knowledge of the evidence.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 1:50 pm

Blackburn swoop for striker Diouf

El-Hadji Diouf joins Blackburn from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jan 2009 | 1:41 pm

Milan get Beckham deadline boost

AC Milan will not have to race to sign David Beckham before the close of the January transfer window if they want to keep him for the rest of the season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jan 2009 | 1:30 pm

'Collective Bargaining': NBA Team Owners Conspire to Lower Player Salaries in New Novel

CARLYLE, Ill., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Many people express the opinion that professional athletes believe less in the spirit of the sport than in the multimillion dollar price...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 1:15 pm

Super Bowl mayors wager 'trees' on game's outcome (AP)

AP - The mayors of the Super Bowl cities have made their wager: a tree vs. a tree — of sorts.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jan 2009 | 1:09 pm

Super Bowl mayors wager 'trees' on game's outcome

The mayors of the Super Bowl cities have made their wager: a tree vs. a tree _ of sorts. Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, who has taken to calling himself Steelerstahl since the Pittsburgh...
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Forsberg rules out NHL comeback this season (AP)

AP - Peter Forsberg has ruled out a return to the NHL this season.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jan 2009 | 12:40 pm

Forsberg rules out NHL comeback this season

Peter Forsberg has ruled out a return to the NHL this season. Forsberg told Sweden's national broadcaster SVT on Friday that if he's able to play at all, it will be for his hometown club
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 12:40 pm

Magic knock off Cavs 99-88, end Cleveland's streak (AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, left, goes up for a shot as he is guarded by Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/John Raoux)AP - The Orlando Magic are looking more and more like a contender in the Eastern Conference.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jan 2009 | 12:35 pm

South Africa top rankings after win

South Africa beat Australia by 39 runs in the final one-day international at Perth to replace them as the world's top-ranked ODI team.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jan 2009 | 12:30 pm

London NFL team 'a decade away'

London is expected to have its own NFL team within the next 10 to 12 years, according to a senior league official.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jan 2009 | 12:25 pm

Pietersen gets huge IPL price tag

Kevin Pietersen is priced up as the most expensive Englishman in the Indian Premier League auction, which will also feature Darren Gough and Dominic Cork.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jan 2009 | 11:49 am

Man United's Ferguson rejects 2012 Olympics job

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has ruled out coaching a British soccer team at the 2012 London Olympics. The 67-year-old Scot held informal talks last year about the role with...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 11:33 am

For Terrible Towels, a Wonderful Legacy

Proceeds from the Steelers’ signature towels help group homes for the disabled.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2009 | 11:20 am

Venus, Serena win Australian Open doubles title

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Source: SI.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 11:06 am

N'Zogbia refuses to play for Newcastle after 'insult' (AFP)

Charles N'Zogbia, seen here on January 10, said Thursday he would never play for Newcastle again while Joe Kinnear remains manager, accusing him of insulting him by apparently forgetting his name in a television interview.(AFP/File/Graham Stuart)AFP - Charles N'Zogbia said Thursday he would never play for Newcastle again while Joe Kinnear remains manager, accusing him of insulting him by apparently forgetting his name in a television interview.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jan 2009 | 11:02 am

Vick bankruptcy lawyers set to return to Va. court

Michael Vick's bankruptcy lawyers are headed back to court in Virginia. A hearing is scheduled Friday in Newport News on the imprisoned NFL star's revised financial disclosure statement.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 11:00 am

Fog hits Dubai golf, McIlroy leads

Morning fog again played havoc at the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday with a three-hour delay preventing any early play and ensuring that the second round would spill over into Saturday. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 10:48 am

Williams sisters doing it for themselves in Melbourne

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The stakes could not be higher when the most famous little sisters in tennis go head-to-head in Saturday's Australian Open final.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 10:37 am

Venus, Serena win Aussie women's doubles title

Serena and Venus Williams won their eighth Grand Slam women's doubles title with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia and Japan's Ai Sugiyama.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 10:29 am

Football Greats Franco Harris and Lydell Mitchell Host Angels and Heroes

2009 Grid Iron Golf Tournament in Tampa Spotlights Nonprofit Soldiers' Angels TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Led by football greats Franco...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 9:30 am

Kinnear embroiled in N'Zogbia row

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear accuses Charles N'Zogbia of trying to manoeuvre a move away from the club.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jan 2009 | 9:20 am

Funeral for Kay Yow scheduled for Friday afternoon (AP)

The North Carolina State women's basketball team pauses for a moment of silence in honor of their late coach, Kay Yow, prior to an NCAA basketball game against Boston College in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. This was North Carolina State's first game since the death of Yow, who Saturday after a decades-long battle with breast cancer. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)AP - Friends, fans and colleagues of N.C. State women's basketball coach Kay Yow will gather at a church to pay their final respects.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jan 2009 | 9:17 am

Mickelson struggles at FBR Open in season debut (AP)

Phil Mickelson yells fore after hitting from the fifth tee during the first round of the FBR Open golf tournament Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)AP - As a former Arizona resident, Phil Mickelson is excited to see the Arizona Cardinals in the Super Bowl.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jan 2009 | 9:12 am

Ginobili, Spurs burn Suns with 4th-quarter run

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Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 8:49 am

N.F.L. Trend in Coaching: The Younger the Better

In a rapid change in the N.F.L., teams are favoring younger, less-experienced coaches, putting a fresh face on football and sending coaching graybeards to the sideline.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2009 | 8:37 am

FA set to study Kalou celebration

The Football Association confirms it will examine Salomon Kalou's 'handcuff' goal celebrations in Chelsea's win over Middlesbrough.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jan 2009 | 8:28 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Devils Rally Past Bruins; Isles Snap Skid

The Devils allowed three straight third-period goals but beat the Boston Bruins in overtime for their seventh straight victory.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2009 | 8:21 am

Federer Beats Roddick; Moves to Final

Roger Federer beat Andy Roddick on Thursday and moved within a single victory of matching Pete Sampras’s record of 14 Grand Slam singles titles.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2009 | 8:10 am

Olympian Returns to Millrose an Australian Hero

Steven Hooker, the first Australian man in decades to win a gold medal in track and field, is one of the few pole-vaulters on the planet who gets stopped on the street every time he goes out.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2009 | 8:08 am

A Curling Team Proves Not All Brazilian Sweepers Play Soccer

The United States received a surprise challenge from Brazil, a country with no facility devoted to curling, for the second Western Hemisphere berth at the 2009 world championship.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2009 | 8:07 am

Women’s Roundup: Duke Falls in Overtime; Auburn Has First Loss

Mara Freshour scored 21 points Thursday and No. 18 Florida State upset third-ranked Duke in overtime to grab sole possession of first place in the A.C.C.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2009 | 8:07 am

Cut on Dotted Line for Knicks’ Tickets and Popcorn

Entry to a Knicks game once required a gold credit card and a bank account with at least one comma. Now all fans need is a pair of scissors and a hammer to smash the piggy bank.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2009 | 8:06 am

Sports of The Times: One Special Skill Provides Moment to Savor

Long snapping is a skill that some N.F.L. teams may take for granted — until a bad snap costs a game. That’s where Jared Retkofsky’s story begins.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2009 | 8:04 am

A Cardinal’s Journey From Tonga to Tampa

Taitusi Lutui, a guard with massive girth and a matching sense of humor, plays a decidedly Tongan brand of football for the Cardinals.


Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Jan 2009 | 8:03 am

Report: Estalella to testify against Bonds (AP)

In this May 8, 2000, file photo, San Francisco Giants' Bobby Estalella waves to fans after hitting his second home run of the night against the St. Louis Cardinals' at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco. Estalella has been subpoenaed by federal prosecutors to testify at Barry Bonds' trial, ESPN.com reported Thursday, Jan 29, 2008. Estalella, who was on the Giants with Bonds in 2000 and 2001, is expected to testify to firsthand knowledge that Bonds used steroids, the Web site said, citing an unidentified source with knowledge of the evidence.  (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)AP - Former major league catcher Bobby Estalella has been subpoenaed by federal prosecutors to testify at Barry Bonds' trial, ESPN.com reported Thursday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jan 2009 | 8:01 am

Shot goes out, so USC stays in the race

Trojans win and stay a game out of first in the Pac-10 when Stanford missed a shot at the buzzer. The muddled...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Serena Williams needs fast recovery from doubles win

She's headed for the final with much less rest than her opponent, Dinara Safina, after winning title with sister Venus. ...
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Bruins find their game against Cal

UCLA moves back into a tie for first in Pac-10 by pulling away in the second half. The mood around the UCLA basketball...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Victory shows Kings may be on to something

They are closing the gap in NHL playoff race, but they've teased their fans in the past and let them down. This season could be different. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 8:00 am

Robson reaches Aussie Open final

Britain's Laura Robson remains on track for her second junior Grand Slam title after beating Noppawan Lertcheewakarn to reach the Australian Open final.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jan 2009 | 7:38 am

Peter King: Big Ben's health won't be a factor

Peter King checks in from Steelers' practice, where the buzz was on Ben Roethlisberger's injured ribs. Turns out the quarterback looks prepared for Sunday.


Source: SI.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 7:33 am

Report: Teammate, Giambis to testify vs. Bonds

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Source: SI.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 7:31 am

Report: Yanks consider book-protection clause

The brouhaha over details in Joe Torre's forthcoming book reportedly has left the Yankees thinking about protecting themselves against future disparaging tell-all accounts.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 7:09 am

Shaq nabs 15th All-Star selection

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Source: SI.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 6:49 am

NFLPA: No reason for lockout before '10 season

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Source: SI.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 6:48 am

Michigan St. nabs 5th straight Big Ten road win

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Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 6:42 am

Wolfpack lose in 1st game since Yow's death

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Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 6:33 am

Venus & Serena win doubles title

Venus and Serena Williams win the Australian Open doubles title, their eighth Grand Slam trophy.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Jan 2009 | 6:32 am

Ginobili leads Spurs past Suns (AP)

Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal, left, and San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, right, of Argentina, collide as Ginobili shoots in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)AP - Manu Ginobili made 18 free throws without a miss and finished with 30 points and nine rebounds, and Tony Parker added 26 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 114-104 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Jan 2009 | 6:30 am

Roger Federer closes in on history

With one more win in the Australian Open, he would match Pete Sampras' 14 major titles. Roger Federer is never...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 6:15 am

Which Manny Ramirez story is the right one?

Text messages from press row . . . Manny Ramirez and his agent need to get their stories straight. . . .
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 6:05 am

Williams sisters win Aussie Open women's doubles title

Serena and Venus Williams won their eighth Grand Slam women's doubles title Friday with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia and Japan's Ai Sugiyama.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 6:02 am

Paradorn hopes for return to ATP tour after Wimbledon

Former No. 9-ranked Paradorn Srichaphan has targeted a return to the ATP Tour in the second half of this year after being encouraged that his long-term hand and wrist problems will be cured by upcoming surgery.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 5:46 am

Howard, Magic romp in showdown against Cavs

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Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 5:24 am

Lakers get good news on eve of long trip

Center Andrew Bynum is not suspended for his hard foul Tuesday against Charlotte's Gerald Wallace. And forward Pau Gasol is named to the All-Star team. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 5:20 am

It's curtains for Kurt Warner

Steelers' defense won't let the Arizona quarterback enjoy a fairy-tale ending The fairy tale is that, if he wins...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 5:15 am

From an automatic to a shift

After years as the conference's standard of excellence, the Detroit Pistons are in the unfamiliar position of being outside the East's elite, which consists of Boston, Cleveland, and Orlando.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 5:00 am

BC promotes McGovern

Boston College football coach Frank Spaziani was going to wait until the weekend to make an official announcement, but decided to speed up the process.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Jan 2009 | 5:00 am

Wells calls Torre a 'punk' for comments in book

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Source: SI.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 4:41 am

Nitties rises to top, Mickelson sinks at FBR Open

James Nitties shot a 6-under 65 on Thursday for a share of the first-round lead with Lucas Glover in the FBR Open at TPC Scottsdale, renowned as the most partying stop on the PGA Tour.
Source: ESPN.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 4:17 am

Yankees mull confidentiality clauses

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Source: SI.com | 30 Jan 2009 | 2:04 am

Safina looking for first Grand Slam title, Serena for 10th

Serena Williams has been there before - three times in fact. The closest Dinara Safina has been was watching her brother celebrate his title.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 29 Jan 2009 | 11:05 pm

Serena sets female athlete mark for money earned

All those winner's checks Serena Williams collects add up: By reaching two finals at the Australian Open, she broke golf star Annika Sorenstam's record for career prize money by a female athlete with nearly $23 million.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 29 Jan 2009 | 10:57 pm

Jack McCallum: Stern has stayed ahead of the curve

He has his detractors, but David Stern has kept the NBA ahead of the curve for 25 years and ranks among the top commissioners ever, writes Jack McCallum.


Source: SI.com | 29 Jan 2009 | 7:41 pm

Breaking down the big Super Bowl matchups to watch

Super Bowl XLIII is a classic matchup featuring a top-ranked defense against an explosive offense. The Steelers finished the regular season ranked first in nearly every major defensive statistical category, including total defense, rush defense, pass defense and scoring defense. The Cardinals, meanwhile, ranked third in the league in scoring (26.7) and fielded the fourth-best pass attack (292.1).


Source: SI.com | 29 Jan 2009 | 6:33 pm

The perils of being No. 1, more important lessons learned

Inside Wake's upset of Duke, and reasons Gary Williams won't quit.


Source: SI.com | 29 Jan 2009 | 5:46 pm