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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Feb 2009 | 12:04 pm

Aussies clinch tense Twenty20 win

Nathan Bracken's fine bowling display earns Australia a thrilling one-run win over New Zealand in the one-off Twenty20 match in Sydney.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Feb 2009 | 12:02 pm

Stepanek upsets Roddick to reach San Jose final

SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - Czech Radek Stepanek beat top seed and defending champion Andy Roddick 3-6 7-6 6-4 to reach the San Jose Open final on Saturday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 12:02 pm

Pranger saves Austrian blushes in men's slalom

Austrian Manfred Pranger led after the first run of the men's slalom at the World Ski Championships here on Sunday as a raft of top contenders crashed out on the testing Bellevarde piste.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 11:54 am

Erratic Miller leaves empty-handed again

VAL D'ISERE, France (Reuters) - Bode Miller's farewell to the world championships on Sunday perfectly summed up the American's fortnight in Val d'Isere.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 11:51 am

Live text - Celtic v Rangers

Celtic entertain old foes Rangers in the third Old Firm SPL clash of the season with the title race hanging in the balance.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Feb 2009 | 11:51 am

Israeli tennis player denied entry to UAE

The future of the two million dollar Dubai Open may be at risk after Shahar Peer was prevented from competing in the event which starts Sunday. The world number 48 from Israel has been...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 11:09 am

Israeli tennis player denied entry to UAE (AFP)

Israel's Shahar Peer reacts during a semi-final match against Russia's Vera Zvonareva at the Pattaya Tennis Open in Thailand, February 14. The future of the two million dollar Dubai Open may be at risk after Peer was prevented from competing in the event which starts Sunday.(AFP/File/Christophe Archambault)AFP - The future of the two million dollar Dubai Open may be at risk after Shahar Peer was prevented from competing in the event which starts Sunday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Feb 2009 | 11:07 am

O'Neill hoping Villa young guns thrive on pressure

Martin O'Neill heads into a crunch phase in Aston Villa's season hoping his young stars can continue their excellent progression with an FA Cup victory at Everton on Sunday. O?Neill is...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 10:54 am

Zvonareva wins Pattaya Open title

Russia's Vera Zvonareva beats India's Sania Mirza to win the Pattaya Open in Bangkok.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Feb 2009 | 10:50 am

Kang earns tight win in Malaysia

American Anthony Kang secures the biggest win of his career after a tight one-stroke victory in the Malaysian Open.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Feb 2009 | 10:39 am

England's Davies wins second Aussie Open golf

English veteran Laura Davies stormed home with a closing five-under-par 68 to claim her second Women's Australian Open at The Metropolitan by one stroke here on Sunday. The 45-year-old...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 10:31 am

American Anthony Kang wins Malaysian Open

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - American Anthony Kang won the $2 million Malaysian Open on Sunday by a single stroke after sinking a birdie on the final hole.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 10:16 am

Economy Catches Up to Nascar’s Big Names

Change has come to Nascar in 2009, not by popular demand but by economic necessity. And it has cut deeply into the fabric of the sport.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2009 | 8:32 am

Arash Markazi: Robinson's Slam Dunk win lays groundwork for '10 event

Nate Robinson proved to be Dwight Howard's kryptonite. And now LeBron James wants in. The slam dunk contest is officially cool again, writes Arash Markazi.


Source: SI.com | 15 Feb 2009 | 8:23 am

Robinson dethrones Howard; Cook wins 3-point title

Nate Robinson tugged on Superman's cape -- and won. The diminutive Knicks guard beat defending champion Dwight Howard in the slam dunk contest.


Source: SI.com | 15 Feb 2009 | 8:21 am

Cancellara gets off to fast start

Fabian Cancellara leaves his rivals in the shade to claim victory in the Tour of California prologue.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Feb 2009 | 8:19 am

Red Bulls Acquire Midfielder

The Red Bulls have acquired midfielder Khano Smith from the Seattle Sounders for financial considerations.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2009 | 8:08 am

Lance Armstrong draws a crowd, finishes 10th

He is pleased with his effort on a day when an estimated 100,000 show up for the Tour of California prologue. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Angels sign Ervin Santana to multiyear contract

The four-year, $30-million deal allows the pitcher and club to avoid arbitration and at least one year of free agency. It also includes an option year. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Billingsley wants to just get past it

Reluctant to talk about the way last season ended for him, Chad Billingsley responded to a question from a reporter with a question of his own.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

England's Davies wins second Australian Open golf

English veteran Laura Davies stormed home with a closing five-under-par 68 to claim her second Women's Australian Open at The Metropolitan by one stroke here on Sunday. The 45-year-old...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 7:56 am

Swimmer Bousquet clocks Missouri meet record in 50m free

France's Fred Bousquet clocked an impressive 21.59sec to win the 50m freestyle at the US Swimming Missouri Grand Prix. Bousquet's time - posted despite the disadvantage of swimming in...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 7:49 am

Stanford holds off Wie in Hawaii

Angela Stanford's late charge gives her victory in the season-opening SBS Open, with Michelle Wie coming home second.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Feb 2009 | 7:08 am

Helping Hands Keep Alberto Arroyo, Jogging Pioneer at Central Park, Going

Joggers have begun to pay back years of devotion to Alberto Arroyo, the de facto mayor of Central Park.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2009 | 7:04 am

30 Seconds With Shaun White: Soaring, Never Boring

Shaun White, the champion snowboarder and skateboarder known for his shock of curly red hair, does not know the meaning of off-season.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2009 | 7:03 am

Keeping Score: Numbers Offer Few Conclusions on Steroid Use

What prompted fans and sportswriters to obsess over suspected juicers in the national pastime were numbers.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2009 | 7:02 am

In-Box: Letters to the Editor

Readers sound off on the latest headlines.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2009 | 7:00 am

Suns' Porter could be out by Monday's practice

The future of Suns coach Terry Porter is generating questions Friday when this supposed party weekend began in the expected uncomfortable manner for the beleaguered hosts of the NBA All-Star Game.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Feb 2009 | 6:57 am

Nate Campbell beats Ali Funeka after failing to make weight

SUNRISE, Fla. - A day after losing his three title belts for failing to make weight, Nate Campbell won a split decision against Ali Funeka in a lightweight fight Saturday night. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 6:55 am

Second-Year Pro Takes Lead at Pebble Beach

Dustin Johnson’s five-under-par 67 on Sunday vaulted him into a commanding lead entering the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2009 | 6:54 am

Riders See Road Ahead, but Fallout From Bans Lingers for Some

The Tour of California lineup has several big names who had been caught doping, but the riders say it’s time to look ahead.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2009 | 6:50 am

Women’s Roundup: Oklahoma and Baylor Roll to Wins in Big 12

Oklahoma beat Kansas, 69-54, and No. 7 Baylor earned a 72-43 victory over Missouri on Saturday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2009 | 6:49 am

Ralph Kaplowitz, 89, Dies; Played in Knicks’ First Game

Mr. Kaplowitz was a guard from the Bronx who was an original Knick, in 1946.


Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Feb 2009 | 6:49 am

No. 19 Gonzaga edges San Francisco (AP)

Gonzaga's Jeremy Pargo shoots as San Francisco's Peter Smith defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)AP - Austin Daye made five free throws in the final 27.8 seconds and finished with 17 points in No. 19 Gonzaga's 11th victory in 12 games, 78-73 over undermanned San Francisco on Saturday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Feb 2009 | 6:48 am

OU's Griffin has 40 points, 23 boards in blowout

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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Feb 2009 | 6:30 am

Green sets NHL record as Caps burn Lightning

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Source: ESPN.com | 15 Feb 2009 | 6:00 am

Stern names Finals MVP Award after Russell

The NBA Finals MVP award is named after Bill Russell.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Feb 2009 | 5:56 am

Flames beat Coyotes 7-5 (AP)

Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano, top, checks Phoenix Coyotes right winger Viktor Tikhonov, of Latvia, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb 14, 2009, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)AP - Matthew Lombardi scored two goals to help the Calgary Flames outscore the Phoenix Coyotes 7-5 on Saturday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Feb 2009 | 5:54 am

Predators beat Bruins in shootout

David Legwand 3, Boston Bruins 2. Legwand beat Manny Fernandez in the fourth round of a shootout after scoring twice in regulation -- including his third short-handed goal of the season -- in the Nashville...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 5:18 am

A call to arms for Dodgers

Rotation is a big question mark after the off-season losses of Derek Lowe and Brad Penny. Fifth starter is particularly unsettled. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 5:17 am

Kings get the point a little late

After giving up two early goals, they rally in the final seconds before falling to the Oilers in shootout. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 5:05 am

Thabeet comes up huge for UConn

Hasheem Thabeet had career highs of 25 points and 20 rebounds and just missed his second triple-double in two weeks with nine blocks, helping No. 1 Connecticut win its 13th straight game, 62-54, over Seton...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 5:00 am

Winning the popular vote in Washington

ARLINGTON, Va. - Laura Pormann isn't much of a sports fan, so she was a little puzzled a while back when a co-worker announced he had named his dog "Ovie."
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 5:00 am

Terriers fumble it at the finish

Chretien Lukusa's backdoor layup with 36 seconds remaining was the difference as Binghamton beat Boston University, 60-59, yesterday at Case Gymnasium, despite blowing a 17-point lead.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 5:00 am

Sorry, NU, it was Patriots' day

FAIRFAX, Va. - Northeastern's unraveling yesterday at the Patriot Center could be a harbinger of a bumpy remainder of the season, especially on the heels of a painful home loss to Drexel Wednesday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Feb 2009 | 5:00 am

Miami's Cook captures NBA 3-point shootout crown (AFP)

Miami's Daequan Cook, seen here, outlasted Orlando's Rashard Lewis in a head-to-head showdown to capture the National Basketball Association 3-point Shootout title(AFP/NBAE / Getty Images/Randy Belice)AFP - Miami's Daequan Cook outlasted Orlando's Rashard Lewis in a head-to-head showdown to capture the National Basketball Association 3-point Shootout title here.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Feb 2009 | 4:42 am

Davidson's Curry sprains left ankle in victory

Davidson All-American guard Stephen Curry suffered a sprained left ankle in the Wildcats' victory over Furman Saturday.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Feb 2009 | 4:36 am

Robinson wins slam dunk contest (AP)

New York Knicks' Nate Robinson competes in the slam dunk event during the NBA All-Star Weekend basketball, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)AP - Call him Krypto-Nate.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Feb 2009 | 4:21 am

Kerr: Suns haven't decided to fire Porter -- yet

Terry Porter's job as Phoenix Suns coach is hanging in the balance over All-Star weekend.


Source: SI.com | 15 Feb 2009 | 4:16 am

Stanford wins SBS Open after Wie collapses late

Angela Stanford spoiled Michelle Wie's bid for a victory in her first start as an LPGA Tour member, overcoming a three-stroke deficit to win the season-opening SBS Open by three shots.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Feb 2009 | 4:08 am

Stanford wins SBS Open; Wie denied (AP)

AP - Michelle Wie seemed to have the trophy in her grasp until Angela Stanford and a late stumble got in the way.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Feb 2009 | 3:46 am

Angels, Santana agree on four-year, $30M deal

The Los Angeles Angels have signed right-hander Ervin Santana to a four-year deal through 2012.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Feb 2009 | 3:24 am

Sources: Braves making late push for Griffey

That Ken Griffey Jr.-to-Seattle reunion isn't a foregone conclusion just yet. Two baseball sources told ESPN.com Saturday that the Atlanta Braves are making a late play for Griffey.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Feb 2009 | 2:54 am

Former major league OF Ted Uhlaender dead at 68 (AP)

AP - Former major league outfielder Ted Uhlaender, whose daughter races for the U.S. skeleton team and is eyeing her second Olympic berth, has died. He was 68.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Feb 2009 | 2:25 am

Robredo wins Brazil Open for eighth career title

Tommy Robredo of Spain earned his eighth career title when he overcame Thomaz Bellucci 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 and a partisan crowd in the Brazil Open final on Saturday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Feb 2009 | 2:14 am

Stewart comes from behind for Daytona win (AP)

Drivers take the green flag at the start of the Camping World 300 NASCAR Nationwide series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Glenn Smith)AP - It took Tony Stewart just five hours to go from brooding over his battered Daytona 500 car to celebrating a victory in the season-opening NASCAR Nationwide Series race.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Feb 2009 | 1:56 am

Stern: Finals MVP Award renamed after Russell

Bill Russell was never an NBA finals MVP.


Source: SI.com | 15 Feb 2009 | 1:56 am

Johnson builds a 4-shot lead at Pebble Beach (AP)

Dustin Johnson celebrates after making a birdie putt on the 18th hole at Poppy Hills golf course during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)AP - Dustin Johnson poured in one last birdie at Poppy Hills, a quick putt from 7 feet above the hole that broke sharply into cup for a 5-under 67 and a four-stroke lead Saturday in the AT&T National Pro-Am.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Feb 2009 | 1:36 am

Hiddink's Chelsea to thrash teams, says Wilkins (AFP)

Chelsea's Nicola Anelka (2ndL) scores against Watford during their FA Cup football match at Vicarage Road in Watford. Anelka scored a late hat-trick as new Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink saw his side recover from a goal down to beat Championship strugglers Watford 3-1 in the FA Cup fifth round.(AFP/Chris Ratcliffe)AFP - Chelsea under new boss Guus Hiddink will give a few teams a "good hiding", according to Ray Wilkins who took charge of the Blues as they beat Watford 3-1 to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Feb 2009 | 1:18 am

Livan Hernandez gets shot at Mets' rotation

Livan Hernandez and the New York Mets agreed to a minor league contract Saturday, giving the team another pitcher who could compete for the final rotation spot during spring training.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Feb 2009 | 1:11 am

Serena withdraws; Mauresmo, Dementieva in Paris final

Amelie Mauresmo defeated Jelena Jankovic 6-2, 0-6, 6-1 Saturday in the Open GDF Suez semifinals to set up a meeting with Elena Dementieva, who advanced after top-ranked Serena Williams withdrew with a knee injury.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 14 Feb 2009 | 11:57 pm

Stepanek beats Roddick, to meet Fish in San Jose final

Radek Stepanek ousted Andy Roddick from the SAP Open on Saturday night, beating the top seed and defending champion 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the semifinals.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 14 Feb 2009 | 11:50 pm

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 14 Feb 2009 | 11:50 pm

Johnson regains Pebble Beach lead

Dustin Johnson returns to the head of the leaderboard after the third round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Feb 2009 | 11:42 pm

Victors Chelsea await FA Cup draw

Chelsea wait to see who they will face in the FA Cup sixth round when the draw is made at 1830 GMT on Sunday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Feb 2009 | 10:43 pm

Don't write off Chelsea - Wilkins

Assistant coach Ray Wilkins warns Chelsea's rivals - at home and abroad - that the best is yet to come this season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Feb 2009 | 10:34 pm

Test in Antigua given green light

The hastily arranged third Test between England and the West Indies at the Antigua Recreation Ground will start as scheduled at 1400 GMT on Sunday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Feb 2009 | 10:10 pm

Stewart wrecks in practice

Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman have wrecked during the final Daytona 500 practice, tearing up Stewart-Haas Racing's two cars before Sunday's season-opening race.


Source: SI.com | 14 Feb 2009 | 6:48 pm

Zvonareva to play unseeded Mirza for Thailand title

Top-seeded Vera Zvonareva needed just over an hour Saturday to advance to the Pattaya Open final, where she will face unseeded Sania Mirza.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 14 Feb 2009 | 5:40 pm

Nadal defeats Monfils, will take on Murray in final

Top-ranked Rafael Nadal avenged his only defeat of the year by nailing Gael Monfils 6-4, 6-4 to set up an ABN Amro final with Andy Murray on Saturday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 14 Feb 2009 | 5:22 pm