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Source: ESPN.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 2:40 pm

Cardinals assistant Haley taking Chiefs' top job

Todd Haley will take the job as the new coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, ESPN senior football analyst Chris Mortensen reported. An official announcement was expected from the team later Friday.
Source: ESPN.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 2:19 pm

Capello to face Rooney decision

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will leave it up to England boss Fabio Capello to decide whether he feels Wayne Rooney fit to face Spain.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2009 | 2:13 pm

England players top IPL auction

Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff are the most expensive cricketers at the Indian Premier League auction, costing $1.55m (£1.1m) each.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2009 | 2:01 pm

Lakers need OT to snap C's 12-game win streak

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Source: ESPN.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 2:00 pm

Rooney can go to Spain with England: Ferguson (AFP)

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has given England coach Fabio Capello the green light to use Wayne Rooney, seen here in 2008, in next week's friendly in Spain.(AFP/File/Kazuhiro Nogi)AFP - Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has given England coach Fabio Capello the green light to use Wayne Rooney in next week's friendly in Spain.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Feb 2009 | 1:48 pm

Arshavin set for Arsenal debut

Arsenal's new signing Andrey Arshavin is included in the squad for Sunday's derby match at Tottenham.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2009 | 1:38 pm

Beckham: 'Milan is more important than money'

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Source: ESPN.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 1:31 pm

Tindall injury worry for England

England suffer another blow ahead of Saturday's Six Nations opener, with Mike Tindall a major doubt after injuring his back in training.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2009 | 1:05 pm

USA Swimming suspends Michael Phelps for 3 months (AP)

In this Sept. 25, 2008, file photo, Michael Phelps, winner of eight gold medals in the Beijing Olympics, smiles while holding a box of cereal with his image on it during a news conference in Baltimore. Kellogg said Thursday it won't renew its sponsorship contract with Phelps because of a photo that showed him with a marijuana pipe. Phelps apologized for his 'regrettable' behavior and 'bad judgment' after the photo appeared. (AP Photo/Rob Carr, File)AP - Michael Phelps' return to competition for the first time since the Beijing Olympics is on hold. The swimming superstar has been suspended for three months and had his training stipend revoked by USA Swimming.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Feb 2009 | 12:34 pm

Hadden expects tight Six Nations

Scotland head coach Frank Hadden says his side aim to win every game in what he believes will be the tightest championship in years.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2009 | 12:27 pm

Sporting weekend hit by weather

The adverse weather conditions disrupt the weekend's sporting schedule across Britain.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2009 | 12:23 pm

Australia, N.Z. into final of Fed Cup's Asia Group

Australia moved on with its third straight 3-0 win, while New Zealand needed a three-set doubles victory Friday to advance to the final of the Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 playoff.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 11:40 am

Henson ruled out of Wales opener

Gavin Henson's calf strain keeps him out of Wales' Six Nations opener against Scotland, Tom Shanklin stepping in.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2009 | 11:27 am

Elliott sees Kiwis past Australia

Grant Elliott guides New Zealand to a six-wicket win against Australia in Melbourne and a 2-0 lead in the one-day series.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2009 | 10:59 am

N'Zogbia & Kinnear trade insults

Charles N'Zogbia suggests managing Newcastle is beyond the ability of boss Joe Kinnear, who hits back by saying the player lives in a "fantasy world".
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2009 | 10:04 am

Australia, New Zealand in Fed Cup Asia final (AFP)

Casey Dellacqua of Australia hits a return against Hwang I-Hsuan of Taiwan during their Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 singles match in Perth. Australia and New Zealand moved on to the final of the Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I women's team event, with the right to move on to the World Group II play-off at stake.(AFP/Tony Ashby)AFP - Australia and New Zealand on Friday moved on to the final of the Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I women's team event, with the right to move on to the World Group II play-off at stake.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Feb 2009 | 9:58 am

Friday's gossip column

Wigan admit defeat in battle to keep Valencia, plus more rumours
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Feb 2009 | 9:13 am

Lakers snap another Celtics streak with OT victory

Losing to the Los Angeles Lakers is bad enough for Boston. What the Celtics can't afford is another tailspin.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:58 am

Kings overcome Ovechkin's 200th goal to beat Caps (AP)

Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom (19),  of Sweden, tries to get the puck past Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, in Washington. The Kings won 5-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)AP - Alex Ovechkin was in no mood to talk about his 200th NHL goal — and Washington coach Bruce Boudreau wasn't about to praise the Los Angeles Kings.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:56 am

Famous come to celebrate Aaron's 75th birthday (AP)

Hank Aaron, who hit 755 career home runs in the baseball's majors, listens to tributes to him on the stage during a celebration of his 75th birthday, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)AP - Barry Bonds trudged back to court to again plead his innocence. Hank Aaron dined alongside a former president on his 75th birthday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:56 am

Kurt Warner hesitates to call Steelers a 'dynasty' (AP)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner throws a pass during NFC Pro Bowl football practice on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 in Kapolei, Hawaii.  (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)AP - The Super Bowl champions have no problem using the word "dynasty" when referring to their storied franchise and record six titles.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:55 am

Bohannon leads Wisconsin past Illini from downtown (AP)

Wisconsin's Jason Bohannon smiles after making a 3-point basket against Illinois during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 5 2009, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 63-50. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)AP - Jason Bohannon got hot from outside to snap a shooting slump and Wisconsin's losing streak.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:53 am

Pat Summitt reaches new heights: 1,000 wins (AP)

Tennessee coach Pat Summitt has confetti dumped on her by Alicia Manning (15) and Alex Fuller (2) after an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 73-43, giving Summitt her 1,000th career victory. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)AP - Pat Summitt, with a withering glare and demanding standards, has made history by becoming the first to reach the unprecedented height of 1,000 career victories.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:53 am

Judge may toss some evidence in Barry Bonds case (AP)

Former San Francisco Giants baseball player Barry Bonds, right, walks to his car after leaving the federal courthouse in San Francisco, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2009. Bonds is charged with lying to a December 2003 grand jury when he said he never knowingly used performance-enhancing drugs. He pleaded not guilty to the charges earlier Thursday.  (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)AP - A federal judge says she might toss some of the strongest evidence against Barry Bonds, a blow to prosecutors trying to prove the home run king lied when he denied knowingly using performance-enhancing drugs.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:52 am

Tennessee 73, Georgia 43: In Her 35th Season at Tennessee, Summitt Reaches 1,000 Victories

Pat Summitt won her 1,000th game on Thursday night, a milestone that many feel will not be reached by another college basketball coach.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:20 am

Leading Off: Outrage in Some Quarters, Sentiment in Others

Perhaps it is a sign of the times or just people trying to shake off their Super Bowl hangovers, but the sports world seems to struggle to muster much outrage.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:18 am

Lakers' Pau Gasol shows he can be tough against Celtics

'He was huge. He played strong, he played physical,' Kobe Bryant says of his teammate's performance in overtime victory over rival in Boston. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Lakers put some muscle into it

They get a little payback against the Celtics with a stirring overtime victory. Tired of hearing about a particular...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Ducks fall to Predators

Corey Perry scores twice for Anaheim, which falls behind, 3-1, in second period. Pekka Rinne made 28 saves, and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Lakers' Lamar Odom finds inspiration playing against the Celtics

Text messages from press row. Thursday night's game in Boston was worthy of June. . . .
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Mike Sweeney answers a call for help

The first baseman/designated hitter has to deal with his sons' health problems, but he still organizes a fundraiser to benefit the family of Michael Ortiz, who was killed in the Covina massacre. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Lakers stand up to past Garden ghosts

From the ashes of embarrassment, there arose the scowling face of rage.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Judge in Bonds case may disallow some evidence

Federal judge says her 'preliminary thoughts' are to exclude evidence that slugger tested positive for steroids three times in 2000 and 2001, as well as BALCO ledgers and calendars. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Patrick Chan's performance inspires the competition

The 18-year-old Canadian figure skating champion brings down the house and motivates his rivals at the Four Continents championships. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Bonds' judge may toss evidence

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Source: SI.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 7:49 am

Sixers' Brand to have season-ending surgery

Sources close to the situation told ESPN.com on Thursday afternoon that Elton Brand will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery Monday after a failed attempt to play through the injury.
Source: ESPN.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 7:34 am

M.I.T. Guard Shows Brains and Hoops Can Mix

Jimmy Bartolotta, the No. 3 scorer in Division III, hopes to become his school’s first professional basketball player.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 7:33 am

N.B.A. Roundup: Lakers End Celtics’ Streak

Lamar Odom made a pair of free throws with 16 seconds left in overtime to lead the visiting Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-109 victory over Boston on Thursday night.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 7:32 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Panthers End Isles’ Four-Game Winning Streak

Richard Zednik’s highlight-reel goal in the second period helped the surging Florida Panthers beat the Islanders, 3-2, Thursday night.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 7:30 am

Men’s Roundup: Early Surge Lifts Seton Hall Over St. John’s

Jeremy Hazell led a balanced scoring attack with 31 points, leading Seton Hall to a 91-81 victory at home over St. John’s on Thursday night.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 7:29 am

Villegas Keeps His Focus and Takes an Early Lead

Camilo Villegas birdied eight holes, eagled one and bogeyed one for a 63 that left him three strokes clear of Davis Love III and Aaron Baddeley at Torrey Pines Golf Course.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 7:28 am

Patriots Place Franchise Tag on Cassel With No Guarantees

The New England Patriots wasted no time putting the franchise tag on the quarterback Matt Cassel, but that does not mean he will be with the team next season.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 7:27 am

Mets Are Prominent on the Madoff List, but Say They’re Fine

The Mets said that the team remains financially sound despite the exposure of the principal owner, Fred Wilpon, to Bernard L. Madoff’s suspected Ponzi scheme.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 7:27 am

Sports of The Times: Focus on Bonds Misses the Big Picture

The intensity of the government in the Barry Bonds case has even some lawyers beginning to question its actions.


Source: NYT > Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 7:25 am

Reports: Chiefs offer coach job to Cards' Haley

Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Todd Haley has been offered the Kansas City Chiefs' head coaching position, according to reports from FoxSports.com and the Kansas City Star.


Source: SI.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 7:12 am

Lady Vols' Summitt earns 1,000th career victory

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Source: ESPN.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 6:37 am

Lakers win NBA thriller to end Celtics streak (AFP)

Kobe Bryant (left) of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with his teammates after a win against the Boston Celtics, on February 5, at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Lakers outlasted the Celtics in overtime, 110-109.(AFP/NBAE/Getty Images/Andrew D. Bernstein)AFP - Lamar Odom's free throws with 16 seconds left in overtime helped the Los Angeles Lakers stop the streaking Boston Celtics cold for the second time this season.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Feb 2009 | 6:36 am

Michael Phelps suspended 3 months by USA Swimming

The Olympic hero also loses a major sponsor over photo of him using a marijuana pipe. Michael Phelps' day grew...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 6:15 am

Chris Mannix: For one night, Lakers push Celtics around

It was just a regular-season game, but for one night the Lakers matched the Celtics' toughness. That made the difference in an OT win, says Chris Mannix.


Source: SI.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 6:14 am

Kings overcome Ovie's 200th goal, beat Caps

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Source: ESPN.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 5:56 am

Phelps suspended 3 months, loses Kellogg deal

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Source: SI.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 4:58 am

Vols' Summitt earns 1,000th win

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Source: SI.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 4:54 am

Tenn.-Martin beats Austin Peay in OT

Lester Hudson scored all of Tennessee-Martin's points in the final 3 minutes of regulation and added six in overtime to help sink Austin Peay 87-82 on Thursday night. The Skyhawks (15-6,
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 4:52 am

Jacksonville St. tops Morehead St. 57-52

DeAndre Bray scored 18 points and Jacksonville State rallied to defeat Morehead State 57-52. The Gamecocks (10-11, 4-8 Ohio Valley Conference), who entered the game having lost seven of...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 4:50 am

Eastern Kentucky tops Tenn. Tech 80-73

Mike Rose scored 27 points and Eastern Kentucky defeated Tennessee Tech 80-73 on Thursday night. Rose was one of four Colonels (14-9, 7-5 Ohio Valley Conference) to score in double...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 4:42 am

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Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 4:39 am

Villegas charges three ahead at Torrey Pines

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Camilo Villegas chipped in from the rough to eagle the par-four second on his way to a scintillating nine-under-par 63 and a three-shot lead in the Buick Invitational...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 4:37 am

McLeod leads Avs past Stars 3-2

Cody McLeod scored the tiebreaking goal with seven minutes left, and the Colorado Avalanche snapped the Dallas Stars' five-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory on Thursday night. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 4:31 am

Steon Hall tops St. John's 91-81

Jeremy Hazell paced a balanced scoring attack with 31 points _ the sixth time this season he has eclipsed 30 points in a game _ leading Seton Hall to a 91-81 victory over St. John's...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 4:31 am

Gagner, Nilsson lift Oilers past Blues

Robert Nilsson and Sam Gagner scored in a shootout for Edmonton, and Dwayne Roloson stopped both St. Louis attempts in the Oilers' 2-1 victory over the Blues on Thursday night. Gagner...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 4:29 am

USA Swimming suspends Phelps for 3 months

Michael Phelps has been suspended from competition for three months by USA Swimming, the latest fallout from a photo that showed the Olympic great inhaling from a marijuana pipe.
Source: ESPN.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 4:28 am

Troy defeats Arkansas State 85-77

Richard Delk scored 18 points to help Troy defeat Arkansas State 85-77 Thursday night for the Trojans' seventh straight win, the longest current winning streak in the Sun Belt Conference,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 4:21 am

Lakers snap another Boston streak, win 110-109

Lamar Odom made a pair of free throws with 16 seconds left in overtime to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-109 victory over Boston on Thursday night and snap the Celtics' 12-game...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 6 Feb 2009 | 4:19 am

Judge in Bonds case might bar positive tests

A federal judge overseeing Barry Bonds' criminal case says she'll likely exclude from trial three positive drug tests.
Source: ESPN.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 2:47 am

Kiffin apologizes for saying Meyer cheated

Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin apologized Thursday for remarks he made about Florida coach Urban Meyer, where he alleged the Gators coach violated recruiting rules in pursuing wide receiver prospect Nu'Keese Richardson.


Source: ESPN.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 2:07 am

76ers' Brand out for season with shoulder injury

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Source: SI.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 1:58 am

Andy Staples: Accusations place bull's-eye on Kiffin's back

The Vols-Gators rivalry is intense, but wrongly accusing Florida of a recruiting violation could backfire on Lane Kiffin and Tennessee, writes Andy Staples.


Source: SI.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 12:57 am

NFLPA to appeal $28.1 million payout to retirees

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Source: SI.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 12:52 am

Patriots decide to place franchise tag on Cassel

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Source: SI.com | 5 Feb 2009 | 11:54 pm

Stakhovsky stays on track to defend Zagreb title

Defending champion Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine defeated third-seeded Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Zagreb Indoors.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 5 Feb 2009 | 10:47 pm

Johansson to skip playing for Sweden in Davis Cup

Joachim Johansson will not play for Sweden in the Davis Cup against Israel next month because he's still a bit rusty.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 5 Feb 2009 | 10:42 pm

Robredo to take on Chela in Chile quarterfinals

Second-seeded Tommy Robredo moved into the quarterfinals of the ATP's Movistar Open with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) win over Argentina's Brian Dabul on Thursday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 5 Feb 2009 | 10:39 pm

Tsonga rolls into Johannesburg quarterfinals

Top-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France reached the SA Tennis Open quarterfinals Thursday by beating Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 6-1, 6-4.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 5 Feb 2009 | 8:07 pm

Ten key things to watch before the NCAA tourney begins

Here are the storylines to watch during the season's second half.


Source: SI.com | 5 Feb 2009 | 4:18 pm