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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 1:15 pm

Wales pick injury doubt Williams

Wales pick wing Shane Williams and number eight Andy Powell to face England, but they must pass fitness tests on Friday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Feb 2009 | 1:00 pm

Swiss skier Albrecht woken up from induced coma

Swiss skier Daniel Albrecht has woken up from the induced coma he was put in after crashing in downhill training three weeks ago. The hospital where Albrecht is being treated says his...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 12:55 pm

Lawyer: Police making arrests in Phelps case

A defense lawyer in South Carolina says police in the county where Michael Phelps was photographed smoking from a marijuana pipe have been arresting people as they seek to make a case against the superstar swimmer.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 12:45 pm

Pierce, Celtics spoil Paul's return to Hornets (AP)

Boston Celtics guard Paul Pierce, right, tries to get around New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic (16), of Serbia, in the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)AP - Paul Pierce more than made up for a thumb injury that sidelined Ray Allen and the foul trouble that limited Kevin Garnett. Pierce scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics spoiled Chris Paul's return from injury with an 89-77 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Feb 2009 | 12:40 pm

South Carolina lawyer says cops making arrests in Phelps case

COLUMBIA, S.C. - A defence lawyer in South Carolina says police in the county where Michael Phelps was photographed smoking from a marijuana pipe have been arresting people as they seek...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 12:31 pm

Striker charged over sex attack

Premier League footballer Marlon King is charged after being accused of assaulting a woman in a nightclub in London.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Feb 2009 | 12:30 pm

Ancelotti cools Chelsea rumours (AFP)

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti, seen here on February 1, dismissed reports he will join Chelsea at the end of this season by telling newspaper La Stampa that he has no intention of leaving the Italian giants.(AFP/File/Alberto Pizzoli)AFP - AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti dismissed reports he will join Chelsea at the end of this season by telling newspaper La Stampa that he has no intention of leaving the Italian giants.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Feb 2009 | 12:15 pm

Owners of Older Dogs Revel in Westminster Winner

As Stump, the 10-year-old Westminster champ, took a victory tour of Manhattan on Wednesday, owners of older dogs celebrated.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2009 | 12:15 pm

Giggs signs new Man Utd contract

Ryan Giggs agrees a one-year contract extension that will keep him at Manchester United until June 2010.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Feb 2009 | 11:17 am

Giggs signs new one-year contract with United

Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs signed a new one-year contract extension with the Premier League and European champions on Thursday. Giggs has been rewarded for another...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 11:14 am

Ancelotti rules out Chelsea move

AC Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti says he has no intention of leaving the club to take charge at Chelsea.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Feb 2009 | 11:09 am

Zettel leads opening run of giant slalom at worlds

Kathrin Zettel took advantage of an early start and led the opening run of the women's giant slalom at the world championships on Thursday. The Austrian is seeking her second gold medal...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 10:21 am

MLS gives Milan Beckham deadline

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber says AC Milan have until Friday to agree a deal to sign David Beckham from LA Galaxy.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Feb 2009 | 10:20 am

Zettel makes the running in women's giant ski slalom

Defending champion Nicole Hosp's return to the slopes after injury was overshadowed in the first leg of the women's world giant slalom here on Thursday by Austrian Kathrin Zettel. In the
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 10:10 am

Eric Monti, tour winner and teacher to stars, dies (AP)

AP - Eric Monti, who helped shape the golf swings of some of Hollywood's biggest stars and won three PGA Tour events, has died. He was 91.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Feb 2009 | 9:53 am

Eric Monti, tour winner and teacher to stars, dies

Eric Monti, who helped shape the golf swings of some of Hollywood's biggest stars and won three PGA Tour events, has died. He was 91. Monti died at his home in Laguna Woods, Calif., on...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 9:53 am

Nadal attacks drug-testing rules

World number one Rafael Nadal says tennis' new drug-testing procedures make players feel like criminals.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Feb 2009 | 9:22 am

Pierce, Celtics spoil Paul's return to Hornets

Paul Pierce more than made up for a thumb injury that sidelined Ray Allen and the foul trouble that limited Kevin Garnett.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 9:21 am

Caps' D Green ties goal mark in loss to Rangers

Mike Green isn't used to goalies keeping him from putting the puck in the net. So forgive him for being annoyed when a few first-period chances failed to get past Henrik Lundqvist. By...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 9:12 am

Caps' D Green ties goal mark in loss to Rangers (AP)

Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) is followed by defenseman Jeff Schultz (55) as they return to the bench after Green scored in the second period of the Capitals' 5-4 shootout loss to the New York Rangers in an NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009. Green tied the NHL record for consecutive games with a goal for a defenseman, at seven. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)AP - Mike Green isn't used to goalies keeping him from putting the puck in the net. So forgive him for being annoyed when a few first-period chances failed to get past Henrik Lundqvist.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Feb 2009 | 9:12 am

Pierce, Celtics spoil Paul's return to Hornets

Paul Pierce more than made up for a thumb injury that sidelined Ray Allen and the foul trouble that limited Kevin Garnett. Pierce scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics spoiled Chris...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 9:11 am

Lawson, Hansbrough lead No. 3 UNC past No. 6 Duke

Tyler Hansbrough squared up in front of the Cameron Crazies and tossed up a long 3-pointer _ just like he did three years earlier. Just as then, the North Carolina star swished it...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 9:11 am

Lawson, Hansbrough lead No. 3 UNC past No. 6 Duke (AP)

Duke's Gerald Henderson, left, defends as North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Sara D. Davis)AP - Tyler Hansbrough squared up in front of the Cameron Crazies and tossed up a long 3-pointer — just like he did three years earlier.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Feb 2009 | 9:11 am

At 12, Oh is youngest to play Women's Aussie Open

While her classmates dealt with schoolwork, 12-year-old Oh Su-hyun was making history as the youngest ever player to tee off at the Women's Australian Open. Oh earned the right to take...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 9:10 am

Olympic 2016 hopefuls submit bids

Chicago appears to be the front-runner to secure the 2016 Olympics as the four candidate cities submit their bid details.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Feb 2009 | 9:05 am

Legal Dispute Hinges on Whether Alomar Has H.I.V.

A former girlfriend of Roberto Alomar has brought a lawsuit against him, alleging he continued to have unprotected sex with her despite being infected with the virus that causes AIDS.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:57 am

Costs and Complexities Sink Armstrong’s Testing Plan

Don Catlin, the well-known anti-doping scientist whom Lance Armstrong hired to create his strict and transparent anti-doping program, is parting ways with Armstrong.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:54 am

No Tears This Time, Favre Says So Long

Brett Favre, who 11 months ago retired from the N.F.L. in a tear-filled news conference only to return for another season, has told his agent to tell the Jets he is retiring again after 18 seasons.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:53 am

Sports of The Times: Is Favre Leaving Football, or Just the Jets?

The Jets said they had Plan A if Brett Favre were to stay and Plan B if he left. What about Plan C if he leaves and then returns?


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:50 am

Jets QB Brett Favre retires after 18 seasons (AP)

This is a Nov. 2, 2008 file photo showing New York Jets' Brett Favre during the first half of the NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.   Favre's agent says the New York Jets quarterback will retire. The 39-year-old Favre instructed agent James 'Bus' Cook to tell the team Wednesday Feb. 11, 2009 that he won't return for a 19th NFL season — and second with the Jets.(AP Photo/Dean Duprey)AP - Brett Favre's record-breaking right arm made the decision easier for him this time.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:45 am

News Analysis: The Tumult Continues: Tejada Pleads Guilty

Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada admitted Wednesday that he received human growth hormone from an Oakland A’s teammate in 2003 but said that he discarded it without using it.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:41 am

Clippers 128, Knicks 124: Knicks Find Another Way to Lose

For the second time in four days, the Knicks lost a close game because of a mental hiccup. It sent them to a sixth straight loss heading into the All-Star break.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:36 am

Scott Niedermayer helps Ducks to big win over Flames

He scores twice, including the deciding goal 55 seconds into overtime, as Anaheim earns two crucial points. When...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Lakers' seven-game winning streak ends

Kobe Bryant scores 37 points and Lamar Odom has 19 points and 19 rebounds, but porous defense is costly for Lakers in loss to Jazz. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Kings' success on the road has them thinking playoffs

L.A. goes 4-1 on trip and has won seven of eight to pull within three points of playoff spot. It wasn't the iconic...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Kobe Bryant feeling better and shows it

He scores 34 points in 36 minutes against Oklahoma City only two days after suffering with flu in the victory at Cleveland. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Extra effort pays off for Clippers

Zach Randolph leads L.A. to an overtime victory over the Knicks. Anything would have been better than the last...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

UCLA is looking to close a wound

Bruins seek payback against Arizona State for last month's loss. Less than a month gone by and, already, the memory...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Will Beckham stay or go? MLS sets deadline for answer

Don Garber, the league's commissioner, tells the Galaxy and AC Milan they have until Friday to resolve the issues with the star player's status. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Let's appreciate the best times of Kobe Bryant

Fan of the house: I've always thought it odd how newspapers -- those warm and glowing gas lamps of journalism...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Tejada pleads guilty to lying to Congress

All-Star shortstop admits giving false testimony on steroid use by major league players. Sentencing is set for March 26. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Lawson leads UNC past No. 5 Duke

North Carolina guard Ty Lawson sprinted past the Duke defense and showed why he holds the fate of the Heels' season in his hands, says SI.com's Seth Davis.


Source: SI.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 7:47 am

Williams' 44 points lift Cavs past Nash-less Suns

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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 7:43 am

Fired GM Baylor sues Clippers for discrimination

Elgin Baylor, the former Los Angeles Clippers general manager who was dismissed last fall after 22 years, has sued the team, the NBA and team owner Donald Sterling alleging employment discrimination.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 7:08 am

Del Potro, Blake advance in San Jose tennis (AFP)

Second-seeded Juan Martin del Potro, seen here, slipped into the second round of the 600,000-dollar ATP hardcourt tournament here, as third-seeded James Blake bull-dozed his way through. Potro edged Andrea Stoppini of Italy 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/5)(AFP/File/Juan Mabromata)AFP - Second-seeded Juan Martin del Potro slipped into the second round of the 600,000-dollar ATP hardcourt tournament here, as third-seeded James Blake bull-dozed his way through.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Feb 2009 | 7:06 am

Lawson keys No. 3 UNC's rally over No. 5 Duke

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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 7:05 am

Baylor sues Clippers, NBA for job discrimination

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Elgin Baylor, the former Los Angeles Clippers general manager who left the team last fall after 22 years, has sued the franchise, the NBA and team owner Donald Sterling alleging employment discrimination.


Source: SI.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 7:04 am

Beckham reaches England milestone

David Beckham is "honoured to be mentioned in the same breath" as Bobby Moore after equalling the England legend's caps record.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Feb 2009 | 7:04 am

Men’s Roundup: Tar Heels Make It Four in a Row at Duke

Ty Lawson scored 25 points as No. 3 North Carolina rallied past No. 6 Duke, 101-87, at Cameron Indoor Stadium.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2009 | 6:46 am

Selig must decide whether to discipline A-Rod

Baseball was still trying to decide Wednesday if it will discipline Alex Rodriguez for his admitted use of banned substances while playing for the Texas Rangers.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 6:39 am

Rangers 5, Capitals 4: Rangers Start to Get the Bounces

Ryan Callahan’s shot in the fourth round of a shootout bounced off Capitals goalie José Théodore and into the net to give the Rangers a 5-4 victory over Washington.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2009 | 6:27 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Devils’ Parise Has 2 Goals and 2 Assists in Win

Zach Parise had two goals, including the winner, and added two assists to help the Devils win for the 11th time in 13 games, against the Islanders.


Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Feb 2009 | 6:27 am

Celtics ruin Paul's return, lose Allen to injury

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Source: ESPN.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 6:03 am

Tejada pleads guilty to lying, admits buy of HGH

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Houston Astros' Miguel Tejada arrived at court Wednesday to answer charges of lying to Congress, the latest athlete to face criminal prosecutors over the scourge of performance-enhancing drugs in pro sports.


Source: SI.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 5:57 am

Lawson leads No. 3 past No. 6 Duke, 101-87 (AP)

Duke's Gerald Henderson (15) defends as North Carolina's Deon Thompson (21) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Sara D. Davis)AP - Ty Lawson helped Tyler Hansbrough make it four in a row at Cameron Indoor Stadium, while keeping himself perfect against North Carolina's most despised rival.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Feb 2009 | 4:42 am

McGrady to seek advice on troublesome knee

Rockets guard Tracy McGrady sat out Wednesday night's game against Sacramento and wanted to confer with a team doctor about his troublesome left knee.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 4:18 am

In response to suit, Alomar says he's healthy

Roberto Alomar said Wednesday that he is in good health, a response to allegations made in a civil suit against him in which a former girlfriend claims he insisted on unprotected sex for four years despite having AIDS.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 4:12 am

U.S. stops Mexico in Cup qualifier

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Michael Bradley scored twice to lead the U.S. to a 2-0 victory over Mexico in a World Cup qualifier Wednesday night, preserving the Americans' domination in the series over the last nine years.


Source: SI.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 4:04 am

Slugger Dunn, Nationals agree to two-year deal

The Nationals and Adam Dunn have agreed to a two-year contract, according to multiple reports.
Source: ESPN.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 3:56 am

Report: Abreu agrees to one-year deal with Angels (AP)

AP - The Los Angeles Angels upgraded an offense that had trouble scoring runs last season, agreeing to a one-year contract with right-fielder Bobby Abreu on Wednesday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Feb 2009 | 3:51 am

Pack again offers to retire Favre's No. 4 jersey

Despite an avalanche of acrimony that ultimately led to Brett Favre playing for the New York Jets last season, the Green Bay Packers want to honor Favre by retiring his No. 4 jersey at the "appropriate" time.


Source: SI.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 3:22 am

Cavaliers set Suns 109-92 (AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers' Mo Williams (2) shoots over Phoenix Suns' Grant Hill (33) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)AP - In his first home game since being named an All-Star, Mo Williams scored a career-high 44 points and LeBron James added 26 as the Cleveland Cavaliers reached the break by winning their 40th game, 109-92 over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Feb 2009 | 2:36 am

Almirola sets fast pace during Daytona practice

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (AP) -- Aric Almirola set the pace during Daytona 500 practice, while defending champion Ryan Newman and two-time winner Michael Waltrip ran into a bit of trouble on the speedway on Wednesday.


Source: SI.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 1:55 am

Top seed Almagro makes quarters at Brazil Open

Top-seeded Nicolas Almagro of Spain moved into the quarterfinals of the Brazil Open by beating Argentina's Martin Vassallo-Arguello, 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 1:44 am

Real beat Man Utd in rich league

Manchester United come second in the list of the world's richest clubs, while Real Madrid stay top for the fourth year in a row.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Feb 2009 | 12:06 am

Collingwood eyes England recovery

Paul Collingwood says England's innings defeat in the first Test against the West Indies can be the "catalyst" to drive them on to better things.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Feb 2009 | 9:40 pm

Del Potro overcomes jet lag for tough win in San Jose

Juan Martin Del Potro worked through jet-lag and defeated qualifier Andrea Stoppini 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) on Wednesday night in the first round of the SAP Open.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Feb 2009 | 9:36 pm

Final season could alter Favre's legacy

Brett Favre spurned his fans in Green Bay and risked his legacy in New York. Don Banks wants to know if playing one more season was worth it to the star QB.


Source: SI.com | 11 Feb 2009 | 9:04 pm

NFL has to do more for its retired warriors

It's time for the NFL to help out players who offer up their bodies.


Source: SI.com | 11 Feb 2009 | 8:30 pm

Dunn, Nationals agree to $20M deal

According to major league sources, Adam Dunn and the Washington Nationals reached an agreement on a two-year, $20 million contract, SI.com has learned.


Source: SI.com | 11 Feb 2009 | 8:30 pm

Slumping Ivanovic hires Kardon as new coach

Former top-ranked player Ana Ivanovic hired Craig Kardon as her new coach Wednesday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Feb 2009 | 8:08 pm

Venus, Serena, Ivanovic, Jankovic to play in NYC

Venus Williams and women's tennis are returning to Madison Square Garden for the first time in nearly nine years.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Feb 2009 | 8:06 pm

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Feb 2009 | 8:06 pm

Why long snappers are earning scholarships

Why there is suddenly such a big market for trusted long-snappers.


Source: SI.com | 11 Feb 2009 | 7:39 pm

Nadal rallies; Davydenko, Youzhny lose in Rotterdam

Top-seeded Rafael Nadal rallied from a set down to beat Simone Bolelli 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 and advance to the second round at the ABN Amro on Wednesday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Feb 2009 | 4:28 pm

Living life in France, Serena has Grand Slam possibilities

That Serena Williams is again the top-ranked player in the world, having sunk as low as No. 140 with injuries in 2006, speaks as much to the current unsettled nature of women's tennis as to the American's own formidable physical and mental strengths.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Feb 2009 | 4:08 pm

High seeds Cibulkova, Bammer out at Pattaya event

Third-seeded Dominika Cibulkova withdrew from the Pattaya Open because of illness on Wednesday, and fourth-seeded Sybille Bammer was beaten by Vera Dushevina, 6-4, 7-5, to knock two of the favorites from the tournament.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 11 Feb 2009 | 12:02 pm