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Source: ESPN.com | 7 Feb 2009 | 2:50 pm

Man City 1-0 Middlesbrough

Craig Bellamy's second half goal secures victory for Manchester City.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Feb 2009 | 2:39 pm

Live text - West Indies v England

West Indies will begin day four of the first Test against England in Jamaica with a lead of 34 at 352-7.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Feb 2009 | 2:36 pm

Russia tennis players in command against China (AFP)

Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova returns a service to Chinese Yan Zi (unseen) during the Fed Cup women's tennis 1st round in Moscow. Kuznetsova won 6-2, 6-4.(AFP/File/Dmitry Kostyukov)AFP - This year's Australian Open semi-finalist Elena Dementieva confidently beat Zhang Shuai of China in the Fed Cup World Group opening-round showdown on Saturday to make it 2-0 for Russia after the first day.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Feb 2009 | 2:16 pm

Second chance not enough for Walchhofer

VAL D'ISERE, France (Reuters) - Austrian Michael Walchhofer skied two grueling downhills within an hour on Saturday but still finished without a world championships medal.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 2:01 pm

Ruthless Kuznetsova gives Russia 1-0 lead in Fed Cup

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Svetlana Kuznetsova gave champions Russia a 1-0 lead in their Fed Cup first round tie after romping to a 6-2 6-4 win over China's Yan Zi on Saturday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 1:52 pm

Kucera wins worlds downhill, Miller 8th in fog

John Kucera of Canada won the downhill at the world championships on Saturday, while Bode Miller finished eighth in foggy conditions. The 24-year-old Kucera clocked 2 minutes, 7.01...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 1:44 pm

Live text - Six Nations

England take on Italy and Ireland host France as the 2009 Six Nations gets under way.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Feb 2009 | 1:29 pm

Kansas City Chiefs hire Todd Haley as coach (AP)

New Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley, left, talks with general manager Scott Pioli before a news conference announcing Haley's hiring Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)AP - Whenever conversation at the Haley family dinner table turned to football, it was more than just talk.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Feb 2009 | 1:14 pm

Kuznetsova draws first blood for Russia

World number seven Svetlana Kuznetsova put reigning champions Russia 1-0 up in their Fed Cup opening-round tie with China here Saturday, beating Yan Zi in straight sets here on Saturday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 12:50 pm

NZ pipped in Sevens final

A last-minute converted try sees England cap a fine comeback with victory over New Zealand in the Wellington Sevens final.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Feb 2009 | 12:43 pm

Canada's Kucera stuns field to claim men's downhill

Canada's John Kucera made the most of changeable weather conditions to claim an upset win in the men's downhill at the World Ski Championships here on Saturday. Kucera, starting with bib
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 12:42 pm

Kucera claims shock downhill gold

Canada's John Kucera claims the biggest win of his career with victory in the men's downhill race at the World Ski Championships.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Feb 2009 | 12:12 pm

Canada's Kucera in shock men's downhill win

Canada's John Kucera claimed an upset win in the men's downhill at the World Ski Championships here on Saturday ahead of Swiss duo Didier Cuche and Carlo Janka. Kucera, starting with bib
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 12:08 pm

Unwell Kinnear taken to hospital

Newcastle say manager Joe Kinnear has been taken to hospital as a "precautionary measure" after feeling unwell.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Feb 2009 | 12:03 pm

Live text - Premier League

Man City beat struggling Middlesbrough in Saturday's early Premier League game, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Aston Villa all in action later.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Feb 2009 | 12:01 pm

Saturday's gossip column

Tottenham target teenage midfielder Carlos Fernandez
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Feb 2009 | 10:26 am

England expects as Italy await in Six Nations

England manager Martin Johnson knows better than anyone that talk of his team being a side "in transition" won't wash with the nation's rugby fans during this season's Six Nations. And...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 10:20 am

Ireland and France rugby players must try harder

Ireland and France clash in the Six Nations on Saturday desperate to see their talented backs unleash a Croke Park try barrage. Both sides mustered just a try apiece in each of their...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 10:15 am

Denman set for return at Kempton

Denman will make his comeback in the rescheduled Aon Chase at Kempton on Saturday after the abandonment of Friday's meeting at Newbury.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Feb 2009 | 9:33 am

Harrington struggles in San Diego

Padraig Harrington falls back to 12 shots off the lead at the Buick Invitational in San Diego.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Feb 2009 | 9:30 am

Final women's downhill training cancelled

VAL D'ISERE, France - The final women's downhill training was cancelled Saturday to protect the World Championship course for Sunday's race. The women have already had two training...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 9:27 am

Australia win Fed Cup group

Australia beat New Zealand 3-0 in the Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I final Saturday as they continue their bid to rejoin the elite World Group of the women's team competition. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 9:24 am

Leading Off: Sports’ Pharmacological Nightmare

The inhaling habits of Mr. Swimming are grabbing all kinds of bandwidth Friday, a day after questions about Barry Bonds’s own drug use, of a different sort, were the focus of an ongoing legal argument.


Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2009 | 8:47 am

Mets Outfield Prospect Martínez Faces Another Setback

Fernando Martínez has been shut down after straining his right elbow while playing for the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Series.


Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2009 | 8:46 am

On Second Thought, One Fewer Rebound for James

N.B.A. officials announced that LeBron James had been mistakenly credited with a defensive rebound during the the Cleveland Cavaliers’ victory over the Knicks earlier this week.


Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2009 | 8:22 am

Celtics 110, Knicks 100: Celtics Ensure Tough Week for Knicks Ends Poorly

Paul Pierce led the way with 26 points and the Celtics flexed their championship muscles Friday night, turning a close game into a rout of the Knicks.


Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2009 | 8:22 am

Australia ousts New Zealand, off to Fed Cup playoff

Jelena Dokic and Samantha Stosur had straight-set singles wins Saturday to lead Australia past New Zealand and into April's Fed Cup World Group II playoff.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 7 Feb 2009 | 8:19 am

Payton Jordan, U.S. Track Team Coach, Is Dead at 91

Jordan was a a standout collegiate sprinter who went on to coach the powerful United States track and field team at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.


Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2009 | 8:18 am

The dislike is real for Vic Darchinyan, Jorge Arce

Their super-flyweight title bout Saturday at the Honda Center is a grudge match in the true sense of the word. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Serena Williams wants more grand moments

After winning the Australian Open, she has the No. 1 ranking again and says, 'I am going to try to capitalize this year.' ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Clippers set franchise's three-point mark in win over Grizzlies

Zach Randolph leads the team with 35 points as the Clippers produce a team-record 16 three-point field goals in 126-105 win over host Memphis. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Lakers fans look for Finality

Another victory over Celtics has them looking ahead to June. The Lakers beat the Celtics, again ! Repeat that line, and savor the words,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Kim Yu-Na wins women's title at Four Continents figure skating event

The South Korean skater's artful program, rebounding from a fall on a triple loop jump, takes first in the competition at Vancouver. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Battle for David Beckham intensifying

Tim Leiweke, chief executive of AEG which owns the Galaxy, says AC Milan would have to make a substantially better offer then its current one if it wants the midfielder beyond March 9. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Irish always find the pot of gold

Football team's TV arrangement is like no one else's, and even the mediocre basketball team cashes in today. Question: Which of these...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Garret Anderson faces Angels' hard reality with no ill will

With spring training coming soon, the free agent who spent 14 years with the Angels isn't sure where he'll play. Anderson's agent, Scott Boras, advises patience. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Ralph Kaplowitz, Player in Knicks’ First Game, Dies at 89

Kaplowitz, a 6-foot-2-inch guard from the Bronx, joined a Knicks lineup in 1946 that included Ossie Schectman, Sonny Hertzberg, Jake Weber and Leo Gottlieb.


Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2009 | 7:44 am

Sources: Suns in Stoudemire, Shaq trade talks

The one-year anniversary of the Shaquille O'Neal trade was a busy day on the phones for the Phoenix Suns.
Source: ESPN.com | 7 Feb 2009 | 7:44 am

Phelps calls three-month suspension 'fair'

Michael Phelps says it's fair for USA Swimming to suspend him for three months, the latest fallout from a photo showing the Olympic great inhaling from a marijuana pipe.
Source: ESPN.com | 7 Feb 2009 | 7:24 am

Stubblefield receives probation in BALCO case

Dana Stubblefield, a four-time Pro Bowl lineman who spent 11 seasons in the NFL, has been providing information to federal authorities and the league regarding steroid use and distribution in the sport, according to a government filing.
Source: ESPN.com | 7 Feb 2009 | 7:22 am

Chiefs coach Haley calls new job 'ideal situation'

Todd Haley was introduced as the new coach of the Chiefs on Friday.
Source: ESPN.com | 7 Feb 2009 | 7:19 am

Stubblefield Told N.F.L. of Drug Use by Players

Dana Stubblefield provided the N.F.L. with information about the use of performance-enhancing drugs among players as part of his plea agreement with federal authorities.


Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2009 | 6:57 am

Phelps: Suspension is 'fair'

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Source: SI.com | 7 Feb 2009 | 6:57 am

At Citi Field, Swinging for the (Higher) Fences

Hitting home runs at Citi Field, with its deep power alleys and imposing walls, will be a challenge for even the mightiest sluggers.


Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2009 | 6:56 am

BALCO figure Stubblefield gets 2 years' probation (AP)

Former National Football League player Dana Stubblefield enters the federal building to attend his sentencing hearing for lying to federal agents investigating steroid use in sports, in San Francisco, Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. Prosecutors have asked a judge to give Stubblefield probation rather than prison time because of his cooperation with investigators.(AP Photo/Eric Risberg)AP - A federal judge on Friday sentenced former NFL player Dana Stubblefield to two years' probation for lying to investigators about his steroid use.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Feb 2009 | 6:52 am

Northeastern Goalie Balances College and International Game

Florence Schelling is a star goaltender as a freshman at Northeastern University as well as one of the top goalies in women’s international hockey.


Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2009 | 6:52 am

Stars 10, Rangers 2: Stars Rout Struggling Rangers

Mike Ribeiro and James Neal each scored twice Friday night to help the Dallas Stars rout the stumbling Rangers.


Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Feb 2009 | 6:51 am

NBA corrects stats, LeBron loses triple-double (AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) greets director Spike Lee during the fourth quarter of the Cavaliers' 107-102 victory over the Knicks in their NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden  in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009. James had 52 points in the game.  (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)AP - LeBron James never saw this steal coming. Two days after Cleveland's superstar recorded an apparent historic triple-double in a 107-102 win against the New York Knicks, the NBA stripped James of one of his 10 rebounds after reviewing game tape.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Feb 2009 | 6:46 am

Verdejo, South Florida upset No. 8 Marquette (AP)

South Florida's Jesus Verdejo reacts in the second half against Marquette during an NCAA college basketball game Friday Feb. 6, 2009, in Tampa, Fla. Verdejo had 21 points in South Florida's 57-56 upset win over Marquette. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)AP - Jesus Verdejo scored 21 points and Dominique Jones made a driving layup to put South Florida ahead with 15.9 seconds to go, and the Bulls held on Friday night for a 57-56 victory over No. 8 Marquette.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Feb 2009 | 6:44 am

Rangers, Stars quiet about Avery report (AP)

Dallas Stars center Mike Ribeiro (63) shoots  the puck by New York Rangers goalie Steve Valiquette (40) and center Chris Drury (23) to score in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb 6, 2009, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)AP - The Dallas Stars and New York Rangers would not comment on a report that the Rangers have had front-office talks about the possibility of bringing back suspended Stars forward Sean Avery.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Feb 2009 | 6:42 am

Durant outplays Oden, Thunder beat Portland 102-93 (AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kevin Durant (35) goes up for a shot between Portland Trail Blazers forward Travis Outlaw (25), center Greg Oden (52) and forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. Durant had 31 points as Oklahoma City won the game 102-93.  (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)AP - Kevin Durant scored 31 points and outplayed Greg Oden in the first pro meeting between the top two picks of the 2007 NBA draft, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 102-93 on Friday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Feb 2009 | 6:41 am

Swimmer Phelps says 3-month suspension is fair (AP)

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps trains at the Meadowbrook Aquatic Center, Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)AP - Michael Phelps says it's fair for USA Swimming to suspend him for three months, the latest fallout from a photo showing the Olympic great inhaling from a marijuana pipe. Phelps was back training at his regular pool Friday, a day after his suspension.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Feb 2009 | 6:40 am

Cardinals enjoying spotlight at Pro Bowl (AP)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner (13) and Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson speak together on the field during an NFC football practice at the Ko Olina Resort in Kapolei, Hawaii,  Friday Feb. 6, 2009, in preparation for the Pro Bowl football game this Sunday. (AP Photo/Ronen Zilberman)AP - Everyone was all smiles Friday as they wore purple orchid leis, mingled with hula girls and took team Pro Bowl photos. That included the Arizona Cardinals, who feel as though they're finally getting what they deserve.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Feb 2009 | 6:37 am

Villegas handles the South and keeps the lead (AP)

Camilo Villegas. of Colombia, acknowledges the applause from the gallery after making birdie on the sixth hole of the South Course at Torrey Pines in the second round of the Buick Invitational golf tournament Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, in San Diego.  (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)AP - Camilo Villegas accomplished his goal Friday in the Buick Invitational, keeping it around par and keeping the lead while playing the tough South Course in all the elements a golfer dreads, from rain to wind to cold.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Feb 2009 | 6:36 am

Durant outdoes Oden as Thunder stop slump

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Source: ESPN.com | 7 Feb 2009 | 5:17 am

Vitale picks up Northeastern with a late jolt

Northeastern and Merrimack are first and last in the Hockey East standings, but last night the teams played their third one-goal game of the season, with captain Joe Vitale scoring at 17:16 of the third...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 5:00 am

Villegas is up to par

Camilo Villegas accomplished his goal yesterday in the Buick Invitational in San Diego, keeping it around par and keeping the lead while playing the tough South Course in all the elements a golfer dreads,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Feb 2009 | 5:00 am

Agent: Avery to return from hockey exile soon

Sean Avery's return from exile is imminent, his agent confirmed Friday.
Source: ESPN.com | 7 Feb 2009 | 4:56 am

USF hands No. 8 Marquette first Big East defeat

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Source: ESPN.com | 7 Feb 2009 | 4:54 am

Allen, Celts storm past Knicks late, extend reign

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Source: ESPN.com | 7 Feb 2009 | 4:48 am

Warner mulls future

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Source: SI.com | 7 Feb 2009 | 2:29 am

Villegas holds on to one-stroke lead at Buick

Camilo Villegas accomplished his goal Friday in the Buick Invitational, keeping it around par and keeping the lead while playing the tough South Course in all the elements a golfer dreads, from the rain to the wind to the cold.
Source: ESPN.com | 7 Feb 2009 | 2:07 am

LeBron loses triple-double after NBA alters stats

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Source: SI.com | 7 Feb 2009 | 1:39 am

Chiefs hire Haley

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Source: SI.com | 7 Feb 2009 | 12:14 am

Allan Muir: Top 10 junior prospects plus mailbag

The 10 elite Canadian juniors, the Jackets' best fit & more mailbag.


Source: SI.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 10:28 pm

Teenager picked as No. 2 player for U.S. in Fed Cup

Teenager Melanie Oudin was chosen as the No. 2 player for the United States against Argentina in the first round of the Fed Cup this weekend.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 10:20 pm

Ian Thomsen: Top talents for this year's draft

In his Weekly Countdown, Ian Thomsen details the one sure thing for the June NBA draft and the one Cavs guard who's been left at the All-Star altar -- twice.


Source: SI.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:33 pm

Don Banks: A dozen burning NFL offseason questions

Early answers to the big questions before the NFL's free-agent frenzy.


Source: SI.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:21 pm

Robredo overcomes wild card, makes Chile semis

Three-time defending champion Fernando Gonzalez routed Juan Monaco 6-0, 6-2 in the Movistar Open quarterfinals on Friday in a matchup of last year's finalists.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 7:50 pm

Jeff Pearlman: Remembering Walter Payton

Walter Payton's great courage still resonates 10 years after his death.


Source: SI.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 6:36 pm

Tsonga, Ferrer win in South Africa, among last four

Seeded favorites Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and David Ferrer cruised to easy wins and spots in the SA Tennis Open semifinals on Friday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 6:26 pm

NCAA denies TCU coach's appeal over violations

The NCAA has denied an appeal by former TCU men's tennis coach Joey Rive over violations of phone contact rules with international athletes.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 5:45 pm

Joe Posnanski: Who is baseball's greatest winner?

He's the greatest winner of this era in MLB. Do you know his identity?


Source: SI.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 4:15 pm

Troicki tops defending champ Stakhovsky in Zagreb

Viktor Troicki of Serbia ousted defending champion Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-3, 6-2 Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Zagreb Indoors.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 4:10 pm