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Source: ESPN.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 2:05 pm

Tom Glavine reaches one-year deal with Atlanta Braves

Tom Glavine reached agreement on a one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves that could pay him $4.5 million if he attains all his incentives.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 1:39 pm

No Joy in Cricketville; Mighty Texan Struck Out

In the wake of the fraud charges against Robert Allen Stanford, the cricket world, in England and the West Indies at least, has been deeply shaken.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Feb 2009 | 1:39 pm

It's official: Tom Glavine is staying with Braves

Tom Glavine has returned to the Atlanta Braves, completing a $1 million, one-year contract that includes another $3.5 million in possible bonuses based on roster time. The Braves...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 1:28 pm

It's official: Tom Glavine is staying with Braves (AP)

AP - Tom Glavine has returned to the Atlanta Braves, completing a $1 million, one-year contract that includes another $3.5 million in possible bonuses based on roster time.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Feb 2009 | 1:28 pm

Manly dismiss worries over virus

Australian champions Manly Sea Eagles are confident a stomach bug which has hit the camp will not hamper their World Club Challenge build up.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Feb 2009 | 1:11 pm

IOC president Rogge defends out-of-competition drug testing whereabouts rules

BRUSSELS - IOC president Jacques Rogge has defended the World Anti- Doping Agency's requirement that athletes be available each day of the year for out-of-competition drug testing. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 12:52 pm

Nadal in Spain's Davis Cup squad to face Serbia

MADRID (Reuters) - World number one Rafael Nadal was named in Spain's Davis Cup squad on Friday for next month's opening round match at home to Serbia.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 12:49 pm

Hiddink to leave Chelsea at season's end

Guus Hiddink ruled out staying on as Chelsea manager beyond the end of the season on Friday because of his commitment to Russia's national team. The 62-year-old Dutch coach was hired as...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 12:41 pm

Kang boosts hopes of second win in a row in Perth

SYDNEY (Reuters) - American Anthony Kang, chasing his second victory in a row, hit five birdies in his first eight holes to share the second-round lead with Ireland's Damien McGrane at the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 12:40 pm

Tiger Woods to return next week at Match Play (AP)

FILE ** In this June 15, 2008, file photo, Tiger Woods tees off during the fourth round of the US Open championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course on in San Diego.  Woods said on his Web site Thursday that he will defend his title next week in the Accenture Match Play Championship after a 253-day break from competition. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)AP - All it took were six words on his Web site to bring the buzz back to golf.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Feb 2009 | 12:38 pm

Rogge insists whereabouts principle to stay

IOC president Jacques Rogge has defended the World Anti-Doping Agency's requirement that athletes be available each day of the year for out-of-competion drug testing. Rogge says he...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 12:35 pm

Neville agrees new Man Utd deal

Manchester United captain Gary Neville signs a one-year contract extension with the club to keep him at Old Trafford until 2010.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Feb 2009 | 12:21 pm

ICC to discuss Antigua Test farce

World cricket's governing body the ICC will hold talks next week to ensure the Antigua ground fiasco is never repeated.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Feb 2009 | 12:15 pm

Catalans suffer Ryles injury blow

Catalans Dragons prop Jason Ryles could be ruled out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Feb 2009 | 12:07 pm

Vonn holds big lead over Riesch in super-combi

Lindsey Vonn held a commanding lead over German rival and good friend Maria Riesch following the downhill portion of a super-combi race Friday, putting the American in prime position to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 12:05 pm

LA Galaxy dismiss 'ridiculous' Beckham bid (AFP)

England midfielder David Beckham pictured playing for AC Milan during their Serie A match against Lazio at the Olympic stadium in Rome, February 1. Los Angeles Galaxy have ridiculed claims from Milan that they are close to securing the signature of Beckham in an interview published in Friday's Gazzetta dello Sport.(AFP/File/Andreas Solaro)AFP - Los Angeles Galaxy have ridiculed claims from AC Milan that they are close to securing the signature of David Beckham in an interview published in Friday's Gazzetta dello Sport.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Feb 2009 | 11:57 am

Hip scan for injured England bowler Flintoff

England will know the extent of Andrew Flintoff's injured hip after he undergoes a medical scan in Barbados on Friday. Flintoff has a suspected muscle tear in his right hip, and had been
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 11:55 am

Woods to return at Arizona golf champs

Tiger Woods will return to the PGA Tour following the longest layoff of his career by competing in next week's World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona. "I...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 11:52 am

World Cup tickets on sale

Tickets for the 2010 Fifa World Cup go on sale, as Africa prepares to host the contest for the first time.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Feb 2009 | 11:51 am

Hospital: Albrecht needs 'highly specialized' care

Swiss skier Daniel Albrecht will require further specialized medical care following a downhill training crash last month. Bern University's hospital, the Inselspital, said Friday that...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 11:46 am

Hiddink sees no Chelsea discord

New Chelsea coach Guus Hiddink says he is not interested in rumoured splits in the camp before his arrival at the club.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Feb 2009 | 11:14 am

Beckham deal not close - Galaxy

LA Galaxy supremo Tim Leiweke says AC Milan are "not close" to signing David Beckham after a "ridiculous" offer for the player.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Feb 2009 | 11:13 am

Drogba criticises Scolari methods

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba hits out at his treatment by former boss Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Feb 2009 | 10:11 am

Strauss stands by key decisions

Captain Andrew Strauss defends his decision not to declare earlier as England fail to beat West Indies in the third Test.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Feb 2009 | 9:59 am

Woods on verge of making return

Tiger Woods will make his comeback from injury at next week's WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 20 Feb 2009 | 9:32 am

Lou Holtz to lead Notre Dame legends against Japan (AP)

Former Notre Dame college football coach Lou Holtz gestures as he speaks at a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Feb. 20, 2009. Holtz will lead Notre Dame Fighting Irish Legends, a team of Notre Dame legends, to play against Japan's national team in the Notre Dame Japan Bowl on July 25 at Tokyo Dome. (AP Photo/Junji Kurokawa)AP - When Notre Dame asks you to coach, you don't say no, so Lou Holtz will fly to Tokyo in July to coach the Fighting Irish legends team against Japan's national American football team.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Feb 2009 | 9:17 am

Ankle injury to cost Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs up to three weeks

Manu Ginobili has been diagnoised with a stress reaction in his right ankle and is expected to miss two to three weeks, the Spurs announced Thursday.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 9:08 am

Tackle From Ohio State Draws N.F.L.’s Attention, but in Wrong Way

Once thought to be a top prospect, Alex Boone has seen his draft status drop in part due to off-the-field problems involving alcohol.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:56 am

N.H.L. Linesmen Are Unseen and Often Hurt

N.H.L. linesmen patrol the rink doing one of hockey’s most dangerous but most anonymous jobs.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:56 am

Judge Tosses Key Evidence Against Bonds

The judge presiding over Barry Bonds’s perjury case ruled that at next month’s trial, the government cannot use documents tying Bonds to positive drug tests.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:53 am

Knicks Acquire Hughes and Wilcox in Deadline Deals

The Knicks strengthened themselves for a run at a playoff spot, acquiring Larry Hughes and Chris Wilcox in two separate deals before the trading deadline.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:53 am

Jazz stifle Celtics, who lose KG to knee injury

The Boston Celtics had the most wins in the Eastern Conference, 26 regular season games still to go and absolutely no reason to take any chances with Kevin Garnett's health.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:48 am

Chet Bulger, 91, of Chicago Cardinals’ 1947 Title Team, Dies

Mr. Bulger was a top lineman on the last Cardinals team to win the N.F.L. championship.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:45 am

Alston Is Dealt, but Most N.B.A. Deadline Moves Are Minor

Shaquille O’Neal and Amar’e Stoudemire were among the players who stayed put when a whirlwind of trade rumors gave way to a harmless winter breeze.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:41 am

Judge bars use of drug tests in Bonds' trial (AP)

Former San Francisco Giants baseball player Barry Bonds, left, leaves the federal courthouse in San Francisco on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009. Bonds is charged with lying to a grand jury by saying he never knowingly used performance-enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)AP - The government's case against Barry Bonds has suffered a setback.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:40 am

Phil Mickelson shows signs of life at Riviera (AP)

Defending champion Phil Mickelson drives on the second tee in the first round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009.  (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)AP - Riviera brought out a small measure of revival in Phil Mickelson.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:40 am

Williams, Jazz pull away from Pierce, Celts late

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Source: ESPN.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:24 am

Williams, a Venerated Yankee, Looks Back and Ahead to the Classic

Bernie Williams is practicing with the Yankees after two years off as he prepares for the World Baseball Classic, where he will represent Puerto Rico.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:23 am

Rodriguez Relieved to Return to the Field

Yankees lightning rod Alex Rodriguez refused on Wednesday to address questions about the cousin involved in his steroid use, saying he wants to focus only on baseball.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:18 am

News Analysis: It Isn’t Over for Rodriguez Till Baseball Says It’s Over

Alex Rodriguez did not appear to risk discipline when he confessed to having used steroids, but now M.L.B. investigators want to question him.


Source: NYT > Sports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:17 am

Spurs' Ginobili faces three weeks out with ankle injury (Reuters)

Injured Argentine player Manu Ginobili cheers from the bench during the men's bronze medal basketball game between Argentina and Lithuania at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 24, 2008. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)Reuters - San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is expected to be sidelined for up to three weeks due to an ankle injury, the team announced on Thursday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:03 am

Trojans need another late run

If they can repeat last season's hot streak, the NCAA tournament is within reach again. It's an old saying: Those...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Ben Howland just keeps winning with Bruins

UCLA may not be Final-Four bound, but with the coach in charge, it is bound to show some true grit. Watching a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Phil Mickelson blisters Riviera with a 63

Left-hander has by far his best round of the year and leads Scott McCarron by one. A sport allegedly bereft of...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Rafael Furcal doesn't speak softly anymore

Shortstop, who remained quiet in the clubhouse last season because he was injured, is back to his old, loud self this year. Something happened...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

UCLA drops recruitment of Fairfax High standout Renardo Sidney

The 6-foot-11 center, who will announce his college choice on Sunday, is said to be very interested in playing for USC. He has yet to take the SAT. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Kings can't get past the Sharks

Michal Handzus and Alexander Frolov score for L.A., which loses for only the second time in its last nine road games. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Trojans begin rebuilding effort by beating Washington State

They win their first game in nearly three weeks, but are forced to scramble after leading by as much as 14 in second half. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

UCLA stays in the race by beating Washington

Josh Shipp scores 20 points for the Bruins, who are half a game behind the Huskies. It seems that reports of UCLA's...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Judge bars use of 3 positive tests in Bonds trial

A federal judge ruled late Thursday her decision to bar prosecutors from using three positive steroid tests and other key evidence in Barry Bonds' perjury trial next month.


Source: SI.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 7:00 am

Jazz rally to beat Celtics 90-85 (AP)

Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams, left, strips the ball out of the hands of Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett during the first quarter of the NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, in Salt Lake City. The referees ruled it a jump ball. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac)AP - Deron Williams had 18 points and 10 assists and the Utah Jazz rallied to beat the Boston Celtics 90-85 Thursday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Feb 2009 | 6:49 am

Jazz rally to beat Celtics 90-85

Utah coach Jerry Sloan was uncharacteristically complimentary of his team after the Jazz beat the Celtics 90-85.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 20 Feb 2009 | 6:48 am

Lynch charged with 3 gun misdemeanors in Calif. (AP)

In this June 27, 2008, file photo, Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch listens to his defense attorney answer questions during a news conference in Buffalo, N.Y. Authorities say Lynch has been arrested in Southern California on a weapons possession charge. Culver City police said in a statement Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, that Lynch was arrested after officers confronted him and two other men in a car and found a loaded firearm in the vehicle. (AP Photo/Don Heupel, File)AP - Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch was charged with three gun-related misdemeanors Thursday after his arrest last week in Southern California.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Feb 2009 | 6:33 am

Sharks roll past Kings for 25th home win (AP)

San Jose Sharks right wing Claude Lemieux (32) pushes Los Angeles Kings left wing Alexander Frolov, of Russia, as he lays on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)AP - Patrick Marleau scored his 33rd goal, Joe Thornton had two assists and the San Jose Sharks earned their NHL-best 25th home victory, 4-2 over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 20 Feb 2009 | 6:19 am

Source: Glavine returns to Braves for $1 million

Tom Glavine has returned to the Atlanta Braves for one more season, reaching a preliminary agreement on a one-year, $1 million contract.


Source: SI.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 5:58 am

Primobolan, drug Alex Rodriguez used, not available for legal purchase in the Dominican Republic

According to the official in charge of the agency which regulates pharmaceutical drugs in the Dominican Republic, Primobolan was not available for legal purchase, over-the-counter or with a prescription in the Dominican Republic between 2001 and 2003.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 5:41 am

Orlando Magic close to acquire Rafer Alston of Houston Rockets

The Orlando Magic are on the verge of acquiring one more point guard -- Houston's Rafer Alston -- to fill the void created by Jameer Nelson's potentially season-ending shoulder injury.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 5:12 am

Duke dumps St. John's, halts two-game skid

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Source: ESPN.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 5:04 am

Mike Leach, Texas Tech Red Raiders reach new deal

Mike Leach and Texas Tech resolved their differences Thursday by coming to terms on a new five-year contract worth $12.7 million, a school official told ESPN.com's Mark Schlabach.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 5:01 am

Judge in Barry Bonds' rules pieces of evidence inadmissible

Unless the tight-lipped personal trainer for Barry Bonds suddenly decides to testify in the seven-time MVP's upcoming perjury trial, significant pieces of evidence in the prosecution's case will not be admitted, Judge Susan Illston ruled late Thursday.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 4:53 am

A-Rod refuses questions about cousin in Miami

Alex Rodriguez ducked follow-up questions about his drug use, refusing to address a report identifying the cousin the Yankees star claims injected him with a banned substance.


Source: SI.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 4:40 am

Don Banks: Lions eye tackles, not QBs, with first pick

It is not hard to discern which way the Lions will go with the top pick.


Source: SI.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 4:32 am

Utley dedicated to returning for Phillies' opener

After having surgery on his right hip on Nov. 24, Chase Utley is far ahead of the original prognosis and is dedicated to returning for the Phillies' season opener.
Source: ESPN.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 4:21 am

Leach, Texas Tech finally agree on new contract

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) -- Texas Tech and coach Mike Leach have agreed on a new contract after months of contentious negotiations.


Source: SI.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 2:59 am

Chris Mannix: Trade deadline winners and losers

The Magic were the biggest winners at the NBA's trade deadline after adding Rafer Alston, writes Chris Mannix. The day's big losers? The Cavs and Celtics.


Source: SI.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 2:31 am

ATP 'reviewing' sponsorship deal with Stanford Financial

The men's professional tennis tour had been using the Stanford Financial Group as an investment advisor and now is examining its sponsorship deal with the company whose chairman was accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of perpetrating an $8 billion investment fraud.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 1:19 am

Roddick, Hewitt advance to quarterfinals in Memphis

Top-seeded Andy Roddick breezed past Robby Ginepri 6-2, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships on Thursday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 1:05 am

Trades limited as teams operate in tough economy

Like so many businesses that can't find the money to expand or break even, NBA teams were unable to make trades at the deadline Thursday that will make sense to their fans. "We're no different than the rest of the world," says Cavaliers GM Danny Ferry. "The economy is having an effect on how teams are looking at trades and free agency."


Source: SI.com | 20 Feb 2009 | 12:49 am

Acasuso continues strong play in Buenos Aires

Two-time finalist Jose Acasuso defeated Fabio Fognini of Italy 6-4, 6-3 in the second round of his hometown Copa Telmex on Thursday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 Feb 2009 | 11:57 pm

Dulko highest seed standing at Copa Colsanitas

Second-seeded Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain retired with a right elbow injury to advance Betina Jozami of Argentina into her first quarterfinals in a year at the Copa Colsanitas on Thursday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 Feb 2009 | 11:53 pm

Best on tour: Serena, Venus to play in Dubai semis

Serena Williams will face big sister Venus in the semifinals of the Dubai Tennis Championship after both advanced with straight-set wins Thursday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 Feb 2009 | 8:35 pm

Lance relaxed in return, despite stolen bike

The new Lance is more relaxed, and is still the star of the show.


Source: SI.com | 19 Feb 2009 | 6:54 pm

Aaron Curry: 2009 NFL Draft Diary, Entry No. 2

Gearing up for the NFL combine as a potential top-10 pick in the draft.


Source: SI.com | 19 Feb 2009 | 6:49 pm

Jim Kelley: Rangers on long road to nowhere

The Rangers are a complete mess. Firing the coach isn't going to fix it.


Source: SI.com | 19 Feb 2009 | 6:05 pm

Like Federer, Nadal skipping Dubai to rest injury

Top-ranked Rafael Nadal will skip next week's Dubai Tennis Championships to rest a minor knee injury ahead of Spain's opening Davis Cup tie next month.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 Feb 2009 | 4:47 pm

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 Feb 2009 | 4:19 pm

Djokovic handles Hernych, reaches Marseille quarters

Novak Djokovic reached the quarterfinals of the Open 13 on Thursday, beating Jan Hernych of the Czech Republic 7-5, 6-4.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 19 Feb 2009 | 4:19 pm