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Source: ESPN.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 2:20 pm

Source: Kings agree to trade for Celts' Cassell

The Sacramento Kings agreed in principle to a deal with the Boston Celtics on Monday night, a league source told ESPN.com. The Celtics will send Sam Cassell and cash to the Kings for a future second-round pick.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 2:17 pm

Teammates will back A-Rod at press conference

Alex Rodriguez will have a thick pinstriped wall of New York Yankees looking on during his news conference Tuesday, with teammates coalescing around A-Rod following his admission that he used banned drugs.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 2:01 pm

Patriots' Izzo scheduled to testify in Bonds' trial

New England Patriots special teams captain Larry Izzo is scheduled to testify for the prosecution in the perjury trial against Barry Bonds, which is expected to begin March 2 and last about a month.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 1:53 pm

Ibanez retires over head injuries

Wasps and former France captain Raphael Ibanez announces his retirement from club rugby with immediate effect on medical grounds.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Feb 2009 | 1:45 pm

AC Milan expects Beckham resolution by Friday

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Source: ESPN.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 1:42 pm

Live text - West Indies v England

England go in search of quick West Indies wickets on day three of the third Test at the Antigua Recreation Ground.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Feb 2009 | 1:35 pm

Trio quit Wasps to play in France

Wasps confirm that James Haskell, Riki Flutey and Tom Palmer will leave the club at the end of the season to play in France.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Feb 2009 | 1:32 pm

Venus completes crushing victory

Venus Williams lays down an ominous marker at the Dubai Tennis Championship with a 6-0 6-1 win over Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Feb 2009 | 1:27 pm

Rangers may face SPL chant probe

The match delegate at Sunday's Old Firm match has highlighted sectarian chanting in his report to the SPL, BBC Scotland learns.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Feb 2009 | 1:22 pm

Russia cuts 2014 Olympics budget

Russia has cut its budget for hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics by 15%, about $8.3bn, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak says.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Feb 2009 | 1:05 pm

Swimming idol Phelps escapes drug prosecution

MIAMI (Reuters) - Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps will not face prosecution over a photograph published in a British newspaper apparently showing him smoking marijuana at a party...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 1:03 pm

Former France rugby captain Ibanez retires

Former France captain Raphael Ibanez announced Tuesday he was retiring from all rugby after suffering a series of concussions while leading English Premiership side Wasps. "We all agreed
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 1:00 pm

2 Southern Miss players arrested

Southern Mississippi running back Damion Fletcher and offensive lineman Brennan Houston were arrested on separate charges Sunday. Fletcher, the school's all-time leading rusher, was...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:57 pm

2 Southern Miss players arrested (AP)

AP - Southern Mississippi running back Damion Fletcher and offensive lineman Brennan Houston were arrested on separate charges Sunday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:57 pm

Collingwood backs England's chances in Windies

Paul Collingwood believes batting will become a lottery over the last three days on an Antigua Recreation Ground pitch that has started to play unevenly and this favours England to win the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:48 pm

Mass. man accused in bat attack won't serve time

A Falmouth man accused of assaulting a New York tourist with a baseball bat because he thought he was a Yankees fan will not serve jail time if he stays out of trouble. The case against...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:47 pm

Mass. man accused in bat attack won't serve time (AP)

AP - A Falmouth man accused of assaulting a New York tourist with a baseball bat because he thought he was a Yankees fan will not serve jail time if he stays out of trouble.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:47 pm

Donovan unlikely to extend stay with Bayern

Landon Donovan is unlikely to stay with Bayern Munich on a longer contract once his loan expires in mid-March, according to the club's chairman. Donovan practiced with Bayern in December
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:45 pm

New Water Safety Standard Needed in Order to End Drowning

Teaching people to stroke to the side of a pool does not meet the need of the majority of those who do not know how to survive in water SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 17...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:45 pm

Fans boycott feared if Peer had played in Dubai

DUBAI (Reuters) - Local tennis fans would have boycotted the Dubai women's championships if Israeli player Shahar Peer had been allowed to compete this week, organizers said on Tuesday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:37 pm

In Bonds’s Case, One Count of Perjury Stands Out

A jury could convict Barry Bonds of perjury while the more central question of drug use remains unresolved.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:34 pm

Milan still hopeful over Beckham

David Beckham could find out on Friday whether he has a future at AC Milan, according to the Italian club's chief executive Adriano Galliani.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:32 pm

Wasps stung by England trio's French leave

Wasps confirmed on Tuesday that England internationals Riki Flutey, James Haskell and Tom Palmer would all be joining French clubs next season. Flutey's move to Brive - who already have...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:31 pm

South Carolina sheriff: No pot charge for Phelps

A South Carolina sheriff is not going to charge swimmer Michael Phelps after a photo of the 14-time gold medalist showed him smoking from a marijuana pipe.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:17 pm

A Promising Treatment for Athletes, in the Blood

A therapy in which an athlete’s own blood is injected into a wounded area could improve treatment.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:10 pm

Teammates will join A-Rod at 1st press conference (AP)

In this Nov. 14, 2008 file photo New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez attends the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel grand opening party in Miami Beach, Fla. A-Rod is due to appear under the tent behind the third-base stands at Steinbrenner Field on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 for a news conference addressing his admission last week that he used banned drugs. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)AP - Alex Rodriguez will hold a news conference today at 1:30 p.m. EST at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. A-Rod is due to appear under the tent behind the third-base stands to address his admission last week that he used banned drugs.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:03 pm

Israeli Ram waits on Dubai visa

The visa row which has overshadowed the Dubai women's tournament threatens to rumble on as Israeli doubles specialist Andy Ram enters the men's event.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:01 pm

New slant on Peer visa affair at Dubai tennis (AFP)

Israel's Shahar Peer reacts during a semi-final against Russia's Vera Zvonareva at the Pattaya Tennis Open in Thailand, February 14. Peer was refused a visa into the United Arab Emirates, preventing her from playing in this week's women's tournament and causing the Women's Tennis Association to consider abandoning it, potentially placing at risk the future of international sport in Dubai.(AFP/File/Christophe Archambault)AFP - An attempt to help rescue the future of the troubled WTA Dubai Open has been made by a tournament statement suggesting that security is a major consideration behind the handling of the Shahar Peer affair.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:01 pm

AC Milan says Beckham negotiations will continue

AC Milan is continuing talks with the Los Angeles Galaxy on making David Beckham's move to the Italian club permanent, a top club official said Tuesday. Milan vice president Adriano...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:43 am

Phelps won't face pot charge after photo ordeal (AP)

In this file photo provided Kellogg Co., shows a prototype of a box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes featuring U.S. swimming star Michael Phelps. Bursting with indignation, legions of marijuana advocates are urging a boycott of Kellogg Co., including all of its popular munchies, for deciding to cut ties with Olympic hero Michael Phelps after he was photographed with a pot pipe. (AP Photo/Kellogg Co.)AP - Michael Phelps hardly emerged unscathed after a photo surfaced showing him smoking from a marijuana pipe: It cost him a major endorsement and a three-month competition suspension. But the Olympian said he's focused on swimming again now that he won't face drug charges.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Feb 2009 | 11:15 am

France prop Mas out of Wales game

Perpignan prop Nicolas Mas is ruled out of France's 27 February clash with Wales.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Feb 2009 | 10:30 am

Tennis Channel adds live U.S. Davis Cup coverage

Tennis Channel is adding live U.S. Davis Cup coverage to its programming, starting with next month's matches against Roger Federer and Switzerland.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 10:12 am

Yankees Lining Up to Attend Rodriguez News Conference

When Alex Rodriguez addresses the news media under a tent at Steinbrenner Field on Tuesday, several teammates will be watching.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Feb 2009 | 10:09 am

Britain cannot lose GP - Stewart

Sir Jackie Stewart says if Donington Park is not ready to host the British Formula One Grand Prix next year, Silverstone should continue hosting it
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Feb 2009 | 10:06 am

Sports of The Times: For Those Invited to Big Event, It’s Regrets Only

Alex Rodriguez will now replicate the address given by Andy Pettitte a year ago, detailing his brief and, of course, totally uncharacteristic foray into performance-enhancing substances.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Feb 2009 | 8:35 am

Gary Matthews Jr.'s knee -- and attitude -- in good shape

The team signed outfielder Bobby Abreu to a one-year, $5-million deal last week, a move that could greatly cut into Matthews' playing time. But Matthews is taking the high road. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Mark Sanchez wants to show he's totally focused on football

Knowing that some question the distractions USC quarterbacks face, he goes into combine sending the message that he's ready to be a leader in the NFL. But his short college career leaves questions. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Kings come up short again

For the second game in a row, they rally to force game into overtime before losing in the shootout. And for their...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

The news has him tied up in knots as his life goes to dogs

I guess I'll never know if she received it.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Phil Mickelson stumbling into Northern Trust Open

Mickelson has struggled in his first three tournaments of the year. But the defending champion at Riviera hopes to pick his game up at the Northern Trust Open. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Tennis Channel Won’t Televise Dubai Event in Protest

The Tennis Channel will not televise the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships this week to protest the United Arab Emirates’ refusal to grant an entry visa to the Israeli player Shahar Peer.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Feb 2009 | 7:58 am

No. 4 Pittsburgh 76, No. 1 UConn 68: Pitt’s Blair Gives Up Inches, but Nothing Else, in Win Over No. 1 UConn

The loss exposed UConn’s potential fallibility without guard Jerome Dyson, the team’s No. 2 scorer and emotional leader, who had season-ending surgery.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Feb 2009 | 7:51 am

Thrashers beat Kings 7-6 in shootout (AP)

Atlanta Thrashers' center Bryan Little (10) moves the puck past the Los Angeles Kings' defenseman Jack Johnson (3) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 16, 2009  in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Phil McCarten)AP - Erik Christensen didn't let Ilya Kovalchuk's two goals and an assist against the Los Angeles Kings go to waste.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Feb 2009 | 7:42 am

Roundup: Astros’ Hampton Leaves Camp to Undergo Heart Procedure

The Astros left-hander Mike Hampton returned to Houston on Monday after a routine physical turned up a minor irregularity in his heartbeat.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Feb 2009 | 7:39 am

Revved Up, Japan Opens Camp for Baseball Classic

The Japanese take the World Baseball Classic seriously and are willing to sacrifice the regular season.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Feb 2009 | 7:39 am

Judo Icon, a Fighter for Her Sport, Is Facing a New Battle

Rusty Kanokogi, who is considered the mother of women’s judo after giving a lifetime to the sport, is now battling illness.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Feb 2009 | 7:33 am

Leipheimer Cruises Into Tour of California Lead

Levi Leipheimer, the two-time champion of the Tour of California, crossed the finish line for Stage 2 after a second day of wet, bone-chilling weather.


Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Feb 2009 | 7:32 am

Suns dismiss Porter 4 months into first season

Terry Porter says he's been dismissed as coach of the Phoenix Suns.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 6:42 am

Sources: Suns unlikely to trade Stoudemire

There are suddenly strong signals emanating from the desert that the coaching change announced Monday by the Phoenix Suns will be the only big personnel change they make this week.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 6:23 am

WINN: Pitt's DeJuan Blair shows his toughness

DeJuan Blair showed he's more bullish than the average big man, writes Luke Winn, as his 22-point, 23-rebound effort paved the way for Pitt's upset of UConn.


Source: SI.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 6:21 am

Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda says his shoulder is pain-free

The discomfort pitcher says he felt for the majority of last season was absent in his 30-pitch session Monday. Chad Billingsley has already...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 5:40 am

No. 4 Pitt tops UConn for first win over a No. 1

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Source: ESPN.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 5:39 am

Clippers' Eric Gordon is no laughingstock

The target of teasing by fellow Clippers rookies is no joke on the court. The basketball magazine definitely fell...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 5:39 am

Zakopalova holds off Oprandi to advance in Colombia

Fifth-seeded Klara Zakopalova of the Czech Republic rallied to beat Italy's Romina Oprandi 3-6, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (5) and advance to the second round of the Copa Colsanitas on Monday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 5:31 am

Braves, Glavine move closer to reaching deal

Day 2 of spring training. Still no Tom Glavine. But it appears more and more likely baseball's only active 300-game winner will soon be in camp for the Atlanta Braves.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 5:20 am

Phelps will not face marijuana charges

SWIMMING Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff Leon Lott said yesterday he was not going to charge swimmer Michael Phelps after a photo of the 14-time gold medalist showed him smoking from a marijuana pipe. Lott...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 5:00 am

Fort Knox: Goalie helps CM to title

It may not have seemed like it took much effort, but the best teams make winning look easy.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 5:00 am

Yankees support A-Rod

Alex Rodriguez will have a thick pinstriped wall of New York Yankees looking on during his news conference today, with teammates coalescing around A-Rod following his admission that he used banned drugs...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Feb 2009 | 5:00 am

Wenger hopes Eduardo can spark Arsenal revival (AFP)

Arsenal's Croatian player Eduardo waits to place the ball for a penalty against Cardiff City during the FA Cup 4th round replay football match at The Emirates Stadium in London, on February 16. Eduardo scored twice in the game after returning to the team after a year on the sidelines following a broken leg. Arsenal won the game 4-0.(AFP/Adrian Dennis)AFP - Arsene Wenger believes Eduardo's fairytale return to action with Arsenal can help his side get their spluttering season back on track.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Feb 2009 | 4:24 am

Phelps won't be charged for marijuana incident

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina sheriff is not going to charge swimmer Michael Phelps after a photo of the 14-time gold medalist showed him smoking from a marijuana pipe.


Source: SI.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 4:05 am

Nalbandian sweeps past Lapentti in Argentina

Argentina's David Nalbandian opened his Telmex Cup defense with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Nicolas Lapentti of Ecuador on Monday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 2:34 am

No. 4 Pittsburgh beats No. 1 Connecticut 76-68 (AP)

Connecticut's Hasheem Thabeet lands hard after attempting a rebound against Pittsburgh's DeJuan Blair during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009.  (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)AP - DeJuan Blair had 22 points and 23 rebounds and Levance Fields scored all 10 of his points in the final 3:09 as No. 4 Pittsburgh beat No. 1 Connecticut 76-68 on Monday night, the Panthers' first win ever over a top-ranked team.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Feb 2009 | 2:27 am

Kunitsyn outlasts No. 6 seed Andreev in first round

Sixth seed Igor Andreev of Russia was upset by countryman Igor Kunitsyn, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 in opening round at the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships on Monday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 2:02 am

NBA Suns guard arrested for speeding, endangerment (AFP)

Phoenix Suns guard Jason Richardson, pictured here on February 9, was has been arrested on charges of reckless driving, extreme speeding and endangerment after being clocked at 55 miles per hour over the speed limit.(AFP/NBAE/Getty Images/File/Jesse D. Garrabrant)AFP - Phoenix Suns guard Jason Richardson has been arrested on charges of reckless driving, extreme speeding and endangerment after being clocked at 55 miles per hour over the speed limit.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Feb 2009 | 2:00 am

Despite spill, Armstrong gains in Tour of Calif.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) -- Lance Armstrong took a spill when he got tangled with a motorcycle, and still moved up a spot in the overall standings Monday at the Tour of California after a rainy and crash-filled second stage.


Source: SI.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 1:56 am

Suns' Richardson suspended following his arrest

PHOENIX (AP) -- The Phoenix Suns have suspended Jason Richardson for one game without pay as the result of his arrest on allegations he was driving 55 mph above the limit with his unrestrained 3-year-old son in the car.


Source: SI.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 1:16 am

Youzhny upsets fifth-seeded Berdych in Open 13

Russian Mikhail Youzhny beat fifth-seeded Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-1 Monday in the first round of the Open 13.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 1:03 am

Astros' Hampton sent home with heart problem

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) -- Astros left-hander Mike Hampton returned to Houston on Monday after a routine physical turned up a minor irregularity in his heartbeat.


Source: SI.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:57 am

Wall of teammates to join A-Rod at press event

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez will have a thick pinstriped wall of New York Yankees looking on during his news conference Tuesday, with teammates coalescing around A-Rod following his admission that he used banned drugs.


Source: SI.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:10 am

Jaguars ax Taylor, 33, to save $6 million on cap

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have released running back Fred Taylor, the latest move in the team's makeover.


Source: SI.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:08 am

Davidson's Curry recovering quickly from ankle

DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) -- Turns out Stephen Curry doesn't just have a lightning-quick release. He's a fast healer, too.


Source: SI.com | 17 Feb 2009 | 12:06 am

Suns dump Porter after 28-23 start

PHOENIX (AP) -- Terry Porter is waiting to hear from the Phoenix Suns.


Source: SI.com | 16 Feb 2009 | 10:37 pm

Taylor, McAlister latest vets to be cut (AP)

AP - Fred Taylor and Chris McAlister, two former Pro Bowlers, fell victim Monday to the NFL's annual purge of high-salaried veterans.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Feb 2009 | 10:22 pm

Filling the holes left by free-agent losses

How teams will address the biggest holes still left after free agency.


Source: SI.com | 16 Feb 2009 | 8:35 pm

Kuznetsova ousted

Seventh-seeded Svetlana Kuznetsova, last year's runner-up, was ousted in the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday, losing 6-4, 3-6, 6-0 to qualifier Elena Vesnina.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Feb 2009 | 6:38 pm

Dubai may lose WTA event for denying visa to Israeli

The lucrative Dubai tournament risks being struck from the women's tennis calendar after the United Arab Emirates refused a visa to Israeli player Shahar Peer, the head of the WTA tour said Monday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Feb 2009 | 5:12 pm

Injury could leave Nadal out of Dubai, not Davis Cup

A leg injury could force Rafael Nadal to skip the next ATP tournament in Dubai, but the top-ranked Spaniard said Monday he should be back in time to play for Spain next month in the first round of the Davis Cup.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Feb 2009 | 3:05 pm