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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Feb 2009 | 1:45 pm

Italy or L.A.? Beckham awaits as deadline nears

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Feb 2009 | 1:43 pm

Wie tied for 2nd in debut as LPGA Tour member

Angela Stanford shot a bogey-free 7-under 65 on Thursday to take the early lead in the first round of the LPGA Tour's season-opening SBS Open.
Source: ESPN.com | 13 Feb 2009 | 1:35 pm

Hiddink appointment not a panic move says Wilkins (AFP)

Russian national football team Guus Hiddink playing with a ball during a training session on the eve of their Euro 2008 football championships quarter final match vs Netherlands, 2008. Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins insists the club's decision to sack Luiz Felipe Scolari and hire Hiddink as the Brazilian's replacement was not a panic move.(AFP/File/Pierre-Philippe Marcou)AFP - Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins insists the club's decision to sack Luiz Felipe Scolari and hire Guus Hiddink as the Brazilian's replacement was not a panic move.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Feb 2009 | 1:19 pm

Wenger tells trigger-happy chairmen to show more patience

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called for Premier League chairmen to show more patience after the quick-fire sackings of Luiz Felipe Scolari and Tony Adams this week. Scolari was axed
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 1:16 pm

Live text - West Indies v England

England, who name Owais Shah and James Anderson in their side, will bat first on day one of the second Test against West Indies in Antigua.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Feb 2009 | 1:06 pm

Albrecht suffers no permanent damage after crash

Swiss skier Daniel Albrecht will suffer no permanent damage to his health from brain and lung injuries following his downhill training crash last month, doctors said Friday. Albrecht...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 1:00 pm

Beckham hopeful of stay in Milan despite deadline

David Beckham has reiterated his desire to remain with AC Milan, while reports suggested that Major League Soccer's Friday deadline for a deal with the Los Angeles Galaxy could be pushed...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 12:50 pm

Washout sees Aus & NZ draw series

Australia retain the Chappell-Hadlee trophy after the deciding game in the five-match series is abandoned with New Zealand closing in on victory.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Feb 2009 | 12:46 pm

Wales v England (Sat)

Wales aim for a record-equalling eighth straight Six Nations win as England come to Cardiff as underdogs.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Feb 2009 | 12:30 pm

Skier Albrecht suffers no permanent health damage

Swiss skier Daniel Albrecht will suffer no permanent damage to his health from brain and lung injuries following his downhill training crash last month, doctors said Friday. Albrecht...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 12:23 pm

Chelsea results reveal record

Chelsea Football Club lost £66m in the year to the end of June - including compensation for Jose Mourinho and Avram Grant.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Feb 2009 | 12:16 pm

Serena aims for Middle East millions (AFP)

Serena Williams of the US celebrates her victory in the women's singles final match against Dinara Safina of Russia at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, last month. Williams was facetiously given the media name of $erena earlier this month after breaking Annika Sorenstam's record for the highest career prize money earned by a female athlete.(AFP/File/Torsten Blackwood)AFP - Serena Williams was facetiously given the media name of $erena earlier this month after breaking Annika Sorenstam's record for the highest career prize money earned by a female athlete.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Feb 2009 | 12:10 pm

Serena aims for Middle East millions

Serena Williams was facetiously given the media name of $erena earlier this month after breaking Annika Sorenstam's record for the highest career prize money earned by a female athlete. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 12:07 pm

City Sports Announces Flagship Store Opening in New York, NY

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- City Sports today announced the opening of a high-profile flagship store in the heart of Manhattan, underscoring the company's growth...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 12:00 pm

Armstrong splits with drug expert

Lance Armstrong splits with leading anti-doping expert Don Catlin ahead of the Tour of California which starts on Saturday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Feb 2009 | 11:48 am

No split at Chelsea, says Wilkins

Chelsea assistant boss Ray Wilkins denies reports of a split in the dressing-room after the sacking of Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Feb 2009 | 11:46 am

Celtics rally against Mavs for 44th victory (AP)

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) is fouled going to the basket by Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier, right front, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009. The Celtics won 99-92. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)AP - Paul Pierce scored 18 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, finally giving Boston its first lead, then hitting two jumpers in the final 1:12 to put the Celtics ahead to stay in a physical 99-92 victory at Dallas on Thursday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Feb 2009 | 11:44 am

DeGale to face Georgia's Tchilaia in pro debut

Olympic middleweight gold medalist James DeGale will fight Vepkhia Tchilaia in his first pro fight Feb. 28. Britain's lone boxing champion from the Beijing Games signed with promoter...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 11:38 am

France to bid on Euro 2016 without Italy

France is making a bid to host the Euro 2016 championships, but has ruled out co-hosting the event with Italy. The French football federation said on its Web site Friday that it will...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 11:36 am

Bent hints at Tottenham exit

England forward Darren Bent is ready to quit Tottenham if he doesn't get more first-team opportunities before the end of the season. Bent has scored 14 times this season but Tottenham...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 11:30 am

Mosley tells F1 drivers to cough up license fees

FIA president Max Mosley has dismissed the protests from Formula One drivers over increased license fees, saying the well-paid pilots should leave the sport if they don't feel they can...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 11:24 am

Rybarikova upsets Wozniacki to make Pattaya semis

Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia upset No. 2-seeded Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 6-4, 6-1 in the quarterfinals of the WTA's Pattaya Open on Friday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 13 Feb 2009 | 10:42 am

Balaji back for India's NZ tour

Seamer Lakshmipathy Balaji is back in the India squad after not featuring since March 2005 because of injury.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Feb 2009 | 10:21 am

City, county officials to vote on Marlins ballpark (AP)

AP - South Florida politicians are set to vote on a new stadium in downtown Miami for the Florida Marlins.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Feb 2009 | 10:05 am

NYC: Trying Not to Root for the Yankees

“Pitchers and catchers report,” that sacred phrase for baseball fans around the country, will ring hollow for some Yankees fans this year.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Feb 2009 | 10:01 am

Bradford hit by Bird visa setback

Bradford's Australian signing Greg Bird must wait to begin his Bulls career after being refused a visa.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Feb 2009 | 9:08 am

France v Scotland (Sat)

Scotland meet France in Paris, as both sides look to bounce back from opening weekend Six Nations defeats.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Feb 2009 | 9:02 am

Roundup: Abreu Leaves Yankees and Signs With Angels

The Angels agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract with the veteran outfielder Bobby Abreu on Thursday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Feb 2009 | 8:45 am

Wie a shot back in first tournament as LPGA pro (AP)

Michelle Wie drives off the third tee during the first round of the SBS Open golf tournament at the Turtle Bay Resort, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, in Kahuku, Hawaii.  Wie made her debut Thursday as an LPGA Tour member.  (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)AP - Michelle Wie couldn't have picked a better place to try to turn around her game — and her career.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Feb 2009 | 8:42 am

When the Generals Lose to the Globetrotters, Everyone Wins

In comedy, there is the straight man. In basketball, there are Red Klotz’s Generals, the foils for the Harlem Globetrotters.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Feb 2009 | 8:40 am

With Brodeur Returning, Devils Have Decisions to Make

As goaltender Martin Brodeur prepares to rejoin the Devils for full practices, Scott Clemmensen and Kevin Weekes understand that one of them could soon lose his spot.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Feb 2009 | 8:34 am

Avery, With Wolf Pack, Is Grateful to Come in From the Cold

After two months in exile following a suspension, former Dallas Star Sean Avery is back on the ice with the Rangers’ American Hockey League affiliate.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Feb 2009 | 8:10 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Vokoun and the Panthers Shut Down the Hurricanes

Tomas Vokoun made 42 saves for his fourth shutout of the season on Thursday as the Florida Panthers routed the host Carolina Hurricanes, 5-0.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Feb 2009 | 8:08 am

Pierce picks up pace to rally Celtics over Mavs (Reuters)

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (R) of Germany and Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett exchange words in the third quarter NBA action in Dallas, Texas February 12, 2009. (Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters)Reuters - Paul Pierce scored 18 of his team-high 31 points in the fourth quarter to spark champions Boston Celtics to a second-half rally for a 99-92 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Feb 2009 | 8:06 am

After Arrests, Police Ask About Phelps

Police in South Carolina arrested eight people in connection with the party at which Michael Phelps was photographed using a marijuana pipe.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Feb 2009 | 8:03 am

N.B.A. Roundup: Heat Edges the Bulls on a Late Dunk by Marion

Shawn Marion’s dunk with 1.1 seconds left gave the Miami Heat a 95-93 victory over the Bulls on Thursday night in Chicago.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Feb 2009 | 8:03 am

Men’s Roundup: Notre Dame Routs Louisville to End Skid at 7

Notre Dame shot 54 percent at home Thursday night in a 90-57 victory over No. 5 Louisville that ended a seven-game losing streak.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Feb 2009 | 8:02 am

Another Brett Is Challenging Clemens to Be a Starter

Brett Ratliff and Kellen Clemens are the top candidates — as of Thursday — to be the Jets’ starting quarterback next season.


Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Kings are stopped by Flames

Former King Cammalleri scores as L.A.'s four-game winning streak comes to an end. After being traded by the Kings...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

How did Elgin Baylor take it for so long?

Text messages from press row... If working for Donald Sterling was so intolerable, why did Elgin Baylor stick around for 22 years?...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Sun Devils sweep Bruins out of first place

Arizona State shoots 60% from the field to stay in the conference race. First came the indignity of trying to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Trojans fall in standings

USC rallies from an 18-point deficit before losing at Arizona to drop to sixth in the Pac-10. Arizona's Nic Wise...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

It's time for Lakers to rest and refocus

Most of the team is on a break until Monday because of the All-Star game. Coaches remind players of what's ahead. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Griffey unsure of future; agent talks to M's

The Seattle Mariners have stepped up the pace in negotiations that could bring Ken Griffey Jr. back to the city where he spent the first 11 years of his major league career, two baseball sources told ESPN.com.
Source: ESPN.com | 13 Feb 2009 | 7:53 am

Arizona St. completes season sweep of UCLA

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Feb 2009 | 7:38 am

MLS wants Beckham future resolved

David Beckham could discover on Friday whether he is going to join AC Milan on a permanent deal from LA Galaxy.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Feb 2009 | 7:30 am

Celtics need Pierce's heroics to stop Dirk, Mavs

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Feb 2009 | 7:01 am

Calgary shuts out Los Angeles 2-0 (AP)

Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, of Finland, makes a save during a power play while Los Angeles Kings' Dustin Brown jumps in front of him during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)AP - Miikka Kiprusoff made 36 saves, and Michael Cammalleri scored on a power play in the first period in the Calgary Flames' 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Feb 2009 | 6:53 am

Elgin Baylor tells of racist atmosphere in Clippers organization

The former Clippers general manager, at news conference regarding the civil lawsuit he filed, says he felt obligation to stay on the job because there were so few black NBA executives. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 6:40 am

No. 19 Gonzaga beats Saint Mary's 72-70 (AP)

AP - Matt Bouldin scored 21 points, Josh Heytvelt added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 19 Gonzaga survived Saint Mary's thrilling last-minute comeback for a 72-70 victory Thursday night.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Feb 2009 | 6:37 am

Celtics-Mavericks, Box

BOSTON (99) Pierce 9-20 13-14 31, Garnett 7-13 2-2 16, Perkins 0-2 0-0 0, R.Allen 5-12 8-8 20, Rondo 9-14 1-2 19, Pruitt 0-0 0-0 0, Powe 2-6 0-0 4, House 2-4 2-2 7, Davis 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 35-72 26-28...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 6:11 am

Celtics rally against Mavs for 44th victory

Kevin Garnett was frustrated and sitting on the Boston bench after getting three fouls in a matter of seconds while battling with Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas' lone All-Star.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 6:11 am

Selig: A-Rod shamed game

Unable to punish Alex Rodriguez for flunking a drug test that was supposed to be anonymous, Bud Selig could only chastise him.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 5:00 am

Phelps drug case under scrutiny

Even if a South Carolina sheriff is successful in building a marijuana case against swimming superstar Michael Phelps, it might be hard to make the charges stick, defense attorneys say.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Feb 2009 | 5:00 am

Notre Dame routs Louisville to end 7-game skid

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Source: ESPN.com | 13 Feb 2009 | 4:54 am

Selig on A-Rod: All-Star 'shamed the game'

Bud Selig says Alex Rodriguez has "shamed the game," though the baseball commissioner indicated no plans to punish the three-time AL MVP.
Source: ESPN.com | 13 Feb 2009 | 3:38 am

Selig says Alex Rodriguez 'shamed the game' (AP)

In this Jan. 17, 2008 file photo, baseball commissioner Bud Selig addresses the media during a news conference  in Scottsdale, Ariz. Selig says Alex Rodriguez has 'shamed the game,' though the commissioner indicated no plans to punish the three-time AL MVP. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)AP - Unable to punish Alex Rodriguez for flunking a drug test that was supposed to be anonymous, Bud Selig could only chastise him.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Feb 2009 | 3:35 am

Agent: Plaxico wants to be traded from Giants

Plaxico Burress seemingly wants to leave the New York Giants.


Source: SI.com | 13 Feb 2009 | 3:20 am

ND beats Louisville 90-57 to end losing streak (AP)

Notre Dame forward Luke Harangody reacts after grabbing a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game against Louisville, Thursday Feb. 12, 2009 in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond)AP - Luke Harangody had 32 points and 17 rebounds and Notre Dame shot 54 percent in a 90-57 victory over No. 5 Louisville on Thursday night that ended a seven-game losing streak.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Feb 2009 | 3:09 am

Gil eliminates Brazil Open defending champion Almagro

Defending champion and top seed Nicolas Almagro was eliminated by Frederico Gil 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) in the Brazil Open quarterfinals on Thursday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 13 Feb 2009 | 2:56 am

UConn's Dyson (knee) could miss rest of year

Connecticut will be without one of its most productive and dependable players for the remainder of the season.
Source: ESPN.com | 13 Feb 2009 | 2:55 am

Paul Forrester: The NBA's Anti-All-Star team

With All-Star Weekend approaching, it's time to identify this year's most spectacular disappointments. SI.com's Paul Forrester unveils his Anti-All-Star team.


Source: SI.com | 13 Feb 2009 | 2:25 am

Selig: A-Rod 'shamed' game; no plans to punish

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Bud Selig says Alex Rodriguez has "shamed the game," though the baseball commissioner indicated no plans to punish the three-time AL MVP.


Source: SI.com | 13 Feb 2009 | 1:57 am

Johnson, Garrigus share early lead at AT&T

Sunshine and tranquil conditions turned the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am into paradise Thursday, and it was particularly ideal for big hitters Robert Garrigus and Dustin Johnson.
Source: ESPN.com | 13 Feb 2009 | 1:18 am

Gordon, Busch claim twin qualifiers at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Jeff Gordon won the first of Thursday's twin Daytona 500 qualifying races, his first trip to Victory Lane since October 2007.


Source: SI.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 11:55 pm

Fish, qualifier Widom reach quarterfinals in San Jose

Former finalist Mardy Fish reached his first quarterfinals since the U.S. Open last September when he struggled past John Isner 6-2, 6-7 (4), 7-5 at the SAP Open on Thursday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 11:53 pm

Top 10 memorable All-Star moments

Quick, what is the NBA All-Star record for most points scored in a single game? Who holds the individual mark, one game? Anyone have a clue what the series record is, East vs. West, or what the widest margin of victory was, or who made more trips to the foul line than any player in his trips to the All-Star Game?


Source: SI.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 11:27 pm

Andy Staples: Evaluating 11 coaches' second recruiting classes

Time to judge these second-year coaches for their recruiting classes.


Source: SI.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 10:58 pm

UConn's Dyson out indefinitely with knee injury

STORRS, Conn. (AP) -- Connecticut guard Jerome Dyson will require surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee and could miss the rest of the season.


Source: SI.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 10:58 pm

Michael Farber: My 2010 U.S. Olympic hockey team

The Vancouver Games are a year away, and in a preview of the candidates for Team USA, Michael Farber sees a youth movement -- and a few other surprises.


Source: SI.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:58 pm

A big lesson many cyclists have yet to grasp

Cyclists have yet to grasp that only the truth will truly set them free.


Source: SI.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 8:14 pm

Serena, others say new drug-testing rules 'too much'

Serena Williams joined the chorus of top tennis players who believe new anti-doping measures on athletes are too strong.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 7:28 pm

The top 10 quarterbacks in the 2009 draft

Evaluating the top 10 QB prospects heading into the scouting combine.


Source: SI.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 6:07 pm

Nadal tested by junior champ Dimitrov in Rotterdam

Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was pushed hard by 17-year-old junior champion Grigor Dimitrov before pulling out a 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 victory Thursday to advance to the ABN Amro quarterfinals.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 12 Feb 2009 | 3:31 pm