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Source: ESPN.com | 22 Feb 2009 | 2:15 pm

Trainer for Washington Nationals prospect blames MLB for error

The trainer for a top Washington Nationals prospect who faked his age and name denied any knowledge of the player's deception and blamed Major League Baseball's investigative office in the Dominican Republic for failing to catch the scheme.
Source: ESPN.com | 22 Feb 2009 | 2:08 pm

Former Texas Tech Red Raiders receiver Michael Crabtree sidelined at combine with stress fracture in foot

Texas Tech receiver Michael Crabtree will miss eight-10 weeks of training with a stress fracture in his left foot, a source confirmed Saturday.
Source: ESPN.com | 22 Feb 2009 | 1:59 pm

Pistorius has emergency operation

Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius undergoes emergency surgery in Johannesburg after being injured in a boating accident.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Feb 2009 | 1:53 pm

Amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius injured in boat accident

South Africa's double amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius was having emergency surgery in Johannesburg on Sunday following a boating accident, his agent told Reuters.
Source: ESPN.com | 22 Feb 2009 | 1:49 pm

Barry - I'll stay at Villa if we reach Champions League

England midfielder Gareth Barry has told Aston Villa he is willing to stay at the Premier League club if they qualify for next season's Champions League. Barry, who will be 28 on Monday,
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 1:45 pm

Barry - I'll stay at Villa if we reach Champions League (AFP)

England midfielder Gareth Barry, seen here in 2008, has told Aston Villa he is willing to stay at the Premier League club if they qualify for next season's Champions League.(AFP/File/Ian Kington)AFP - England midfielder Gareth Barry has told Aston Villa he is willing to stay at the Premier League club if they qualify for next season's Champions League.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Feb 2009 | 1:41 pm

Sri Lanka pair break Test record

Mahela Jayawardene and Thilan Samaraweera break Peter May and Colin Cowdrey's Test fourth-wicket record with a stand of 437 against Pakistan.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Feb 2009 | 1:40 pm

Victorious Vonn sets new US mark

World champion Lindsey Vonn wins the women's super-G at Tarvisio on Sunday to become the most successful female American World Cup skier.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Feb 2009 | 1:09 pm

Live text - Premier League

Fulham entertain West Brom in Sunday's early game, ahead of Liverpool v Man City and Newcastle v Everton.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Feb 2009 | 12:30 pm

Collier defends Stanford decision

England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive David Collier insists he will not resign over the Stanford saga.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Feb 2009 | 12:09 pm

Vonn wins Tarvisio super-G

TARVISIO, Italy (Reuters) - American Lindsey Vonn won a women's World Cup super-G on Sunday, according to provisional results.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 12:00 pm

Calgary and UBC win women's and men's titles at CIS swimming championships

VANCOUVER, B.C. - The Calgary Dino women won their first ever team title and the UBC Thunderbird men reclaimed top spot in the country as the fastest Canadian Interuniversity Sport...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 11:59 am

Teenager Lee sets sights on Tiger after landmark victory

SYDNEY (Reuters) - If confidence counts for anything the sky is the limit for New Zealand teenager Danny Lee after his stunning victory in Sunday's Johnnie Walker Classic at Perth.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 11:44 am

ECB may stop Flintoff IPL stint

Andrew Flintoff could be prevented from playing in the IPL by the England and Wales Cricket Board on fitness grounds.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Feb 2009 | 11:40 am

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Here are the sports results from Saturday. NHL Calgary 3 Edmonton 2 (Shootout) Vancouver 3 Toronto 2 (Shootout) Montreal 5 Ottawa 3 Pittsburgh 5 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 3...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 11:39 am

Saturday's action on the boards

The one who got away came back to haunt the Washington Wizards. Roger Mason, a player that Washington let get away, returned with the San Antonio Spurs and dropped 25 points on a night...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 11:25 am

Griffey returns to Mariners after 9-year absence (AP)

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. walks to the Mariner's clubhouse after a news conference at spring training baseball Saturday, Feb 21, 2009 in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)AP - Ken Griffey Jr.'s familiar blue cap was in its familiar, fun place — backward. The jokes, the huge gum bubbles and the boyish grin were back, too.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Feb 2009 | 11:24 am

Saturday's action on the ice

Mats Sundin really couldn't have picked a better way to say goodbye. Scoring the shootout winner with the entire Air Canada Centre crowd on its feet was one thing. But the most special...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 11:18 am

Teenager Lee makes Tour history

New Zealand teenage amateur Danny Lee becomes the youngest champion in European Tour history with victory at the Johnnie Walker Classic in Perth.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Feb 2009 | 11:08 am

Rebuilding the Lions Is a Challenge for Martin Mayhew

An 0-16 team is a challenge for a former N.F.L. player who secretly studied law.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2009 | 9:56 am

Dodgers’ Wolf Accepts His Economic Downtown

The Dodgers left-hander Randy Wolf is thinking positively even after a $28.5 million deal with Houston fell through.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2009 | 9:56 am

Pavlik defeats Rubio on home turf

Kelly Pavlik retains his WBC and WBO middleweight titles as Mexican Marco Antonio Rubio is pulled out after nine rounds by his corner.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Feb 2009 | 9:52 am

Roddick, Stepanek advance in Memphis tennis (AFP)

Victoria Azarenka (seen here in January) of Belarus claimed her second title of the season by sweeping past top-seeded Dane Caroline Wozniacki, 6-1, 6-3, to add the Memphis crown to the first career title she won in Brisbane last month.(AFP/File/Torsten Blackwood)AFP - Victoria Azarenka of Belarus claimed her second title of the season as Andy Roddick and Radek Stepanek booked a final showdown at this 1.22 million-dollar ATP and WTA hardcourt tournament.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Feb 2009 | 9:38 am

Lee stuns Johnnie Walker golf field

New Zealand amateur Danny Lee, 18, birdied the last two holes to stun a glittering Johnnie Walker Classic field and become the European Tour's youngest ever winner on Sunday. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 9:35 am

Brave Jennings stopped by Cotto

Miguel Cotto clinches the vacant WBO welterweight title by stopping Britain's Michael Jennings in the fifth round at Madison Square Garden.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Feb 2009 | 9:25 am

Japan win last Yokohama road relay race

Osaka marathon titleholder Yoko Shibui anchored the Japanese team to a record 10th victory in the Yokohama international women's road relay race on Sunday. Japan's 1,500-metre national...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 8:54 am

Brit bobsleighers win World gold

Nicola Minichiello and Gillian Cooke become the first British women to win gold at the Bobsleigh World Championships.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Feb 2009 | 8:23 am

Economy won't freeze out Winter Dew Tour

Aggressive plans are made for the future. As it has happened so often before, a major ski superpipe competition...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Pro ranks are unlikely destinations for Pete Carroll and Urban Meyer

USC and Florida coaches don't fit into the NFL's current trend of hiring inexperienced and relatively inexpensive coaches who can relate to players better than the high-profile leaders with the whopping...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

NASCAR's merged teams seek more profit, fewer losses

Mergers that created new teams like the partnership between Chip Ganassi and Dale Earnhardt Inc. were born of financial necessity but could pay off on the track too. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

There's one match everyone wants to see

Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods are making news this week, but that would pale against a meeting in Arizona Banks...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Huskies stay on top by beating Trojans

USC's tournament chances take a hit with loss to Washington. The body language, and foreign language, said it...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Effort to re-sign Manny Ramirez intensifies

Ned Colletti says he has spoken to the outfielder's agent much more over the last seven days than in any previous one-week period since November. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Kyle Busch sweeps Saturday with Nationwide Series victory at California Speedway

Kyle Busch added a dominating NASCAR Nationwide Series victory to an overpowering truck win earlier Saturday at Auto Club Speedway.
Source: ESPN.com | 22 Feb 2009 | 7:56 am

India go one up against New Zealand field hockey

India took the lead in their field hockey series against New Zealand when Sandeep Singh sealed a 2-1 win in the second Test. New Zealand held an early lead when striker Simon Child...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 7:37 am

Don Banks: At the Combine: Saturday Snap Judgments

The proliferation of the spread offense at the collegiate level is giving NFL talent evaluators fits. And it's not just the quarterbacks, says SI.com's Don Banks.


Source: SI.com | 22 Feb 2009 | 7:35 am

Pavlik dominates Rubio

Kelly Pavlik may no longer be perfect, but he's still the best middleweight in the world.


Source: SI.com | 22 Feb 2009 | 7:27 am

Amateur Danny Lee wins Johnnie Walker Classic (AP)

Danny Lee of New Zealand tees off on the first hole during the fourth day of the Johnnie Walker Classic golf tournament at The Vines Resort, Perth, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009. (AP Photo)AP - U.S. Amateur champion Danny Lee birdied the final two holes for a 5-under 67 and a one-stroke victory Sunday in the Johnnie Walker Classic.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Feb 2009 | 7:11 am

Utah Jazz pay tribute to late owner Larry H. Miller before tipoff

The Utah Jazz honored team owner Larry H. Miller with a moment of silence before their game against New Orleans on Saturday, a day after Miller's death.
Source: ESPN.com | 22 Feb 2009 | 7:10 am

Mason propels Spurs past Wizards (Reuters)

San Antonio Spurs guard Roger Mason is shown here in Phoenix, Arizona in this December 25, 2008 file photo. The San Antonio Spurs completed an eight-game road trip with a 98-67 demolition of the Washington Wizards on Saturday, holding the hosts to just 10 points in the final quarter. (Rick Scuteri/Reuters)Reuters - The San Antonio Spurs completed an eight-game road trip with a 98-67 demolition of the Washington Wizards on Saturday, holding the hosts to just 10 points in the final quarter.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Feb 2009 | 6:55 am

Twins fill hole at third base with All-Star Crede

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins finally made a big move.


Source: SI.com | 22 Feb 2009 | 6:55 am

Rafael: Miguel Cotto successful in comeback

Miguel Cotto took the first step in exorcising the demons from his last loss, but we still don't know exactly where he's at.
Source: ESPN.com | 22 Feb 2009 | 6:37 am

No. 17 Gonzaga beats Pepperdine 92-58 (AP)

Gonzaga's Jeremy Pargo battles for a loose ball against Pepperdine's Taylor Darby during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009.  (AP Photo/Rajah Bose)AP - Josh Heytvelt had a career-high 28 points and 11 rebounds as No. 17 Gonzaga routed Pepperdine 92-58 on Saturday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Feb 2009 | 6:33 am

At Binghamton, Division I Move Brings Recognition and Regret

Many on campus at Binghamton University are wondering at what cost the university has pursued big-time men’s basketball.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2009 | 6:27 am

In-Box: Letters to the Editor

Readers sound off on the latest headlines.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2009 | 6:27 am

Sports of The Times: Two Rangers Sweaters Will Rise Where a Cup Banner Didn’t

The Rangers are finally raising Andy Bathgate’s and Harry Howell’s numbers to the rafters.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2009 | 6:26 am

Sports of The Times: Life Lessons From Sports in a World of Strife

Anthony Parker, an African-American Christian, has experienced playing for an Israeli team in Europe.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2009 | 6:25 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Roy Leads Sabres Past the Reeling Rangers

Derek Roy had a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres extended the Rangers’ road woes with a 4-2 victory Saturday night.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2009 | 6:24 am

Minutes Behind Leaders, Landis Talks of Uncertain Future

At the Tour of California, it will not be any easier for riders to run down the leader, Levi Leipheimer, than it will be for Floyd Landis to ride away from his past.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2009 | 6:23 am

Women’s Roundup: Defensive Stand Helps Oklahoma Top Baylor

The No. 2 Sooners squandered a 15-point first-half lead but clamped down on defense in the second half, beating No. 5 Oklahoma, 66-58.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2009 | 6:20 am

After Trade Talk, Carter Remains a Piece in the Nets’ Puzzle

For now, and at least until the end of the season, Vince Carter will remain with the Nets, a team with a waning shot at the playoffs.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Feb 2009 | 6:19 am

Tsonga downs Djokovic, to face Llodra for title

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga upset Novak Djokovic of Serbia 6-4, 7-6 (1) Saturday in the semifinals of the Open 13.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 22 Feb 2009 | 6:10 am

Bertuzzi scores SO winner for Flames (AP)

Calgary Flames' Eric Nystrom, left, crashes into the net of Edmonton Oilers goalie Dwayne Roloson during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Ulan)AP - Todd Bertuzzi scored the only goal in the shootout, and Miikka Kiprusoff turned aside all three Edmonton shooters in the Calgary Flames' 3-2 victory over the Oilers on Saturday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Feb 2009 | 6:09 am

Griffin-less Oklahoma upset by rival Texas

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Source: ESPN.com | 22 Feb 2009 | 6:08 am

Women's tennis players should have made a stand

They needed to walk out of tournament in Dubai in support of Shahar Peer, Israel's top player, who wasn't allowed into the United Arab Emirates because she's Jewish. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 5:45 am

Baron Davis says he's not dogging it

However, the Clippers' big free-agent acquisition has looked more like Andruw Jones than best in show. I know dogs, so I stopped by to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 5:35 am

Levi Leipheimer still leading Tour of California

Lance Armstrong, in sixth place with one stage to go, is committed to getting his teammate a victory. Saturday...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 5:25 am

Red Devils were a handful

PITTSFIELD - The most promising Division 3 wrestlers hit the mats at Taconic High School yesterday for a chance to be a state champion. By the end of the night, the biggest smiles belonged to the Burlington...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Feb 2009 | 5:00 am

Vasquez hits triple-double; Maryland stuns UNC

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Source: ESPN.com | 22 Feb 2009 | 4:49 am

Busch dominates Truck and Nationwide events

FONTANA, Calif. (AP) -- Kyle Busch added a dominating NASCAR Nationwide Series victory to an overpowering truck win earlier Saturday at Auto Club Speedway.


Source: SI.com | 22 Feb 2009 | 4:47 am

Abrams' 23 points leads Texas past No. 2 Oklahoma (AP)

Oklahoma guard Willie Warren shoots past Texas guard A.J. Abrams, left, during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, in Austin, Texas.  (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)AP - A.J. Abrams scored 18 of Texas' final 20 points Saturday night, leading the Longhorns to a 73-68 upset of No. 2 Oklahoma, which had to play most of the game without leading scorer and rebounder Blake Griffin after he sustained a concussion in the first half.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Feb 2009 | 4:33 am

Joe Hall: Diego Sanchez wins 155 debut

With a versatile attack, Diego Sanchez was stellar in his first bout as a lightweight, defeating Joe Stephenson at UFC 95.
Source: ESPN.com | 22 Feb 2009 | 3:52 am

Busch gets Saturday sweep (AP)

Kyle Busch (left) leads the field towards turn one during a restart during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Stater Bros. 300 race on Saturday Feb. 21, 2009 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. (AP Photo/Will Lester)AP - Kyle Busch added a dominating NASCAR Nationwide Series victory to an overpowering truck win earlier Saturday at Auto Club Speedway.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Feb 2009 | 3:41 am

Doctors advise TE prospect to retire

Brian Mandeville, the talented small school tight end from Northeastern, may have seen his NFL career end before he ever suited up for a Sunday game.


Source: SI.com | 22 Feb 2009 | 2:31 am

Crabtree to miss workouts with stress fracture (AP)

AP - Texas Tech's Michael Crabtree wanted to solidify his status as the top receiver in the NFL draft at this weekend's scouting combine. Instead, he left more questions than answers.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Feb 2009 | 2:00 am

Crabtree decides to delay foot surgery

The perennial big-news injury headline of the NFL Scouting Combine surfaced Saturday when it was announced to the clubs that top-rated receiver Michael Crabtree of Texas Tech has suffered a slight stress fracture in his left foot that will require surgery and could require up to 10 weeks of recovery time.


Source: SI.com | 22 Feb 2009 | 1:16 am

Monaco ousts champ to make Argentina final

Juan Monaco rallied to defeat defending champion David Nalbandian 2-6, 7-5, 7-6 (2) Saturday in the semifinals of the Copa Telmex.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 21 Feb 2009 | 10:36 pm

Dulko dumps Gallovits for shot at Bogota crown

Gisela Dulko of Argentina reached the Copa Colsanitas final, defeating Edina Gallovits of Romania 6-2, 6-3 Saturday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 21 Feb 2009 | 10:31 pm

Venus defeats Razzano to capture title in Dubai

Venus Williams won her 40th singles title Saturday, beating Virginie Razzano of France 6-4, 6-2 in the final of the Dubai Tennis Championship.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 21 Feb 2009 | 7:42 pm

Stepanek breezes into Memphis championship

Andy Roddick struggled through nearly two sets against Lleyton Hewitt before pulling out a 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory in the semifinals of the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships on Saturday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 21 Feb 2009 | 7:25 pm

GM: Giants preparing as if Burress won't return

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- General manager Jerry Reese wants Plaxico Burress to wear a New York Giants uniform next season. He's just not sure it will happen.


Source: SI.com | 21 Feb 2009 | 5:56 pm

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 21 Feb 2009 | 4:59 pm

Dubai tourney missing several top men's players

The Dubai Tennis Championships will start next week without five of the top seven men's players scheduled to compete at the ATP Tour event, mostly because of injuries.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 21 Feb 2009 | 4:59 pm

Organizers: Israel's Ram will have security

Organizers of Dubai's tennis tournament say Israeli player Andy Ram will have all the security he needs for the ATP Tour event that starts Monday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 21 Feb 2009 | 4:51 pm