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Source: ESPN.com | 24 Feb 2009 | 2:51 pm

Follis takes women's sprint at Nordic worlds

Arianna Follis of Italy won the women's cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Nordic skiing world championships. Follis sprinted past Kikkan Randall of the United States in the last turn...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 2:43 pm

Report: Alex Rodriguez to meet with MLB investigators this week

Investigators for Major League Baseball intend to meet with Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez between Wednesday and Friday to follow up on his recent admission of using performance-enhancing drugs, according to a published report.


Source: ESPN.com | 24 Feb 2009 | 2:18 pm

Agent: Indianapolis Colts agree to release WR Marvin Harrison

Marvin Harrison's agent says the Indianapolis Colts have agreed to release him in a salary cap move.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Feb 2009 | 2:11 pm

Wada steps up fight with football

The president of the World Anti-Doping Agency hits out at Fifa and Uefa for insisting footballers should be allowed to take breaks from out-of-competition testing.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Feb 2009 | 2:10 pm

Ex-NBA star Barkley off to jail for drunk driving (AFP)

Ex-NBA star Charles Barkley (seen here in 2008) will serve five days in jail after pleading guilty to two counts of drink driving, according to an American radio station.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Kevin Winter)AFP - Ex-NBA star Charles Barkley will serve five days in jail after pleading guilty to two counts of drink driving, according to an American radio station.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Feb 2009 | 1:49 pm

Anichebe to wait longer on injury

Everton say that Nigeria striker Victor Anichebe will have to wait longer to find out the full extent of the injury he sustained at the weekend.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Feb 2009 | 1:45 pm

Former world kayak champion pleads guilty in Australian drug case

SYDNEY - Nathan Baggaley, a three-time world champion kayaker and Olympic silver medallist, has pleaded guilty to manufacturing and supplying illegal drugs, News Limited reported Tuesday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 1:21 pm

Irish unchanged for England clash

Ireland coach Declan Kidney names an unchanged team for Saturday's Six Nations game against England with centre Paddy Wallace fit to start.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Feb 2009 | 1:11 pm

Jon Heyman: Ramirez, Dodgers closer, but deal still not imminent

The Dodgers and Manny are slowly heading toward a compromise.


Source: SI.com | 24 Feb 2009 | 1:01 pm

University of Phoenix-Cleveland Campus Sponsors Cleveland Cavaliers Career Fair on February 24

CLEVELAND, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Phoenix-Cleveland Campus will sponsor the Cleveland Cavaliers Career Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Quicken Loans Arena...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 1:00 pm

WADA firm on out of competition testing for athletes

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chiefs on Tuesday ruled out immediate changes to out of competition drugs testing for athletes, underlining that the rules were new and softer than those...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:59 pm

Agassi, Graf in first matches under Wimbledon roof

Former Wimbledon champions Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf will return to the All England Club in May to try out the playing conditions under the new Centre Court roof.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:58 pm

Sprinter Chambers included in British team

Sprinter Dwain Chambers, who is unable to run in most athletics meetings because of his doping history, was Tuesday included in Britain's team for next month's European Indoor Championships
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:55 pm

Luciano Moggi ordered to stand trial again

Luciano Moggi, the former Juventus executive who was the central figure in a match-fixing scandal that shook Italian soccer, will face another court trial, this time for allegedly defaming...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:53 pm

WADA stands firm on athletes' whereabouts rules

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) - Controversial anti-doping rules requiring athletes to state their location for an hour every day will need at least a year to "bed in," the World...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:36 pm

Buderus adds to Leeds woes

Leeds hooker Danny Buderus will miss Sunday's World Club Challenge after being told he needs surgery on a knee injury.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:34 pm

Rosneft signs up for 2014

Russian state energy giant is named as oil partner for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, in a $180m deal.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:28 pm

Younus targets Lara Test record

Younus Khan eyes Brian Lara's Test record score of 400 after hitting 306 not out in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:20 pm

WADA rejects FIFA call for testing break

The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency has rejected calls for athletes to be given a break from out-of-competition testing during holidays. WADA president John Fahey says there will be
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:16 pm

NASCAR Champion Greg Biffle Advocates for Animal Spay/Neuter as Spokesperson for SpayUSA.org

North Shore Animal League America Program Aims to Save Pets' Lives PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Stock car racing superstar Greg...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:08 pm

Harris half-court shot gives Nets win over 76ers

Devin Harris hit an unbelievable lunging half-court shot at the buzzer and the New Jersey Nets snapped a season-high five-game losing streak with a 98-96 victory over the slumping...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:06 pm

Harris half-court shot gives Nets win over 76ers (AP)

New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris (34) drives to the basket as he goes by Philadelphia 76er's Royal Ivey during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)AP - Devin Harris hit an unbelievable lunging half-court shot at the buzzer and the New Jersey Nets snapped a season-high five-game losing streak with a 98-96 victory over the slumping Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:06 pm

Stars set for Wimbledon roof test

Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf, Tim Henman and Kim Clijsters will take part in an exhibition event to test the new retractable roof on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Feb 2009 | 11:54 am

Gronholm to make rallying return

Double world champion Marcus Gronholm will come out of retirement to enter April's Rally Portugal in a privately-entered Subaru.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Feb 2009 | 11:12 am

Murray and Kellock to face Italy

Euan Murray and Ali Kellock return to the Scotland side as Frank Hadden makes two changes for Italy's Six Nations visit.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Feb 2009 | 11:11 am

Pompey reject Swiss takeover bid

Portsmouth turn down a takeover bid from a Swiss finance group.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Feb 2009 | 11:10 am

Mourinho relishes clash with Man Utd (AFP)

Manchester United players warm up during a training session at the San Siro stadium in Milan. As Europe anticipates the top-of-the-bill Champions League clash between Inter Milan and Manchester United, few will be relishing the contest quite as keenly as Inter's coach Jose Mourinho.(AFP/Andrew Yates)AFP - As Europe anticipates the top-of-the-bill Champions League clash between Inter Milan and Manchester United on Tuesday, few will be relishing the contest quite as keenly as Inter's coach Jose Mourinho.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Feb 2009 | 10:10 am

Kansas beats Griffin-less Oklahoma for Big 12 lead (AP)

Kansas guard Sherron Collins (4) goes up for a basket in front of Oklahoma's Ryan Wright in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 in Norman, Okla.  (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)AP - Even as the defending national champions, Kansas had been able to hide in the shadows of No. 3 Oklahoma.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Feb 2009 | 9:48 am

Lee gets into the swing of things after big win (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 - Days after becoming the youngest winner of a European Tour or Australasian Tour event, 18-year-old amateur Danny Lee has decided to change his swing.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Feb 2009 | 9:07 am

Renney out, Tortorella in as Rangers coach (AP)

This is a Jan. 14, 2008 file photo showing New York Rangers coach Tom Renney grimacing behind the bench in the third period of NHL hockey action against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh. The Penguins defeated the Rangers  4-1. Renney was fired as coach of the New York Rangers, Monday Feb. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)AP - Once the decision was made to oust Tom Renney, general manager Glen Sather knew exactly what coach he wanted behind the New York Rangers bench.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Feb 2009 | 8:55 am

Memory of father is fresh for Giants C Molina (AP)

San Francisco Giants catcher Bengie Molina stands on the bases waiting to run during spring training baseball in Scottsdale, Ariz., Monday, Feb. 23, 2009. Benjamin Molina, Bengie's father, was not a catcher. He was just everything else. Benjamin Molina died suddenly last October, two weeks after the end of the major league season, while doing what he loved. He was teaching young men the game in his native Puerto Rico. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)AP - Unlike his three major league sons, Benjamin Molina was not a catcher. He was just everything else.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Feb 2009 | 8:53 am

N.B.A. Roundup: Harris’s Halfcourt Shot at Buzzer Lifts Nets

Devin Harris hit a lunging 47-footer at the horn to clinch the Nets’ 98-96 victory over the 76ers.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Feb 2009 | 8:29 am

Preston Gomez helped Angels' Jose Arredondo solve control issues

The promising reliever was on thin ice with the team in 2007 because of his temper. Gomez, a scout and coach who mentored Latino players before his death last month, intervened, possibly saving the pitcher's...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

USC cools talk; only Daniel Hackett, Dwight Lewis speak to media

Coach Tim Floyd keeps media out of practice. He puts a muzzle on his players until after practice, when he allows Hackett and Lewis to talk about their heated exchange after Saturday's loss. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

And the award for the most negativity goes to The Times

I was excited, always have been a big movie fan -- the first 30 minutes of "Arthur" as much fun as anyone can have -- and I was curious to see how Hugh Jackman would handle the big event.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

David Beckham: A shooting star flames out

Two years after streaking into California to join the L.A. Galaxy, the soccer player and his wife Victoria appear bound for Europe. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Aaron Curry dashes to a solid position at NFL combine

The 254-pound outside linebacker from Wake Forest is a sure bet to be an impact player. Who's No. 1?
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Clippers' barren times end

With a rejuvenated Baron Davis just missing a triple-double, they snap out of ugly post-All-Star funk to beat Warriors. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 8:00 am

Colts agree to release longtime All-Pro Harrison

Marvin Harrison's agent said Monday the Indianapolis Colts have agreed to release him in a salary cap move.


Source: SI.com | 24 Feb 2009 | 7:48 am

Sports of The Times: Potvin Chant Endures With a Smile, Not a Snarl

For 30 years, Rangers fans have made their feelings about Denis Potvin very well known.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Feb 2009 | 7:20 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Brodeur Says He’s Ready to Return for Devils

Martin Brodeur said that he was ready to play for the Devils and that all he was waiting for was his first starting goaltending assignment since having elbow surgery.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Feb 2009 | 7:20 am

Seeking Relief From the Salary Cap, the Colts Are Expected to Release Harrison

Marvin Harrison, the N.F.L.’s second-leading receiver, is expected to be released this week by the Indianapolis Colts.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Feb 2009 | 7:18 am

Twins Give Minnesota's Hockey Team a 1-2 Punch

Among Division I women, Monique (67 points) and Jocelyne (56) Lamoureux stand first and fourth in the nation in scoring for No. 1-ranked Minnesota.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Feb 2009 | 7:17 am

Soon, Tour of California May Be Later and Longer

For the Tour of California to become a major player in cycling, it will probably have to move on the calendar.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Feb 2009 | 7:16 am

Church Knows His Role After Talking With Manuel

Mets Manager Jerry Manuel said that Daniel Murphy, who has 131 major league at-bats, was a more polished hitter than Ryan Church.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Feb 2009 | 7:16 am

Roundup: Donald Fehr Doesn’t Think ’03 Drug Tests Taint Everyone

Donald Fehr, the head of baseball’s players union, rejects the suggestion that many players are under suspicion because 104 of them tested positive for drug use in 2003.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Feb 2009 | 7:15 am

New Mets Coach Is More Than Just a Name

The Mets third-base coach Razor Shines not only has one of the best names in baseball, he also has an impressive résumé that includes 12 championships.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Feb 2009 | 7:15 am

Greg Anderson Called to Say if He’ll Testify in Bonds Trial

A judge has ordered the former trainer of Barry Bonds to appear in court to answer questions about whether he will testify at Bonds’s perjury trial.


Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Feb 2009 | 7:13 am

Raiders cut Harris, Griffith (AP)

AP - The Oakland Raiders released veteran tackle Kwame Harris and fullback Justin Griffith on Monday, freeing more than $8 million in salary cap space.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Feb 2009 | 6:06 am

Brendan Jones hopes to be more than an afterthought against Tiger Woods

The Australian golfer, ranked No. 64 for match-play event, knows he's only the sideshow to the return of the sport's No. 1 player. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 6:00 am

Allen leads Celtics past frazzled Nuggets 114-76

At this rate, Kevin Garnett can take all the time he needs to get healthy.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 5:58 am

Kansas beats Griffin-less Oklahoma, tops Big 12

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Source: ESPN.com | 24 Feb 2009 | 5:56 am

Minus Griffin, No. 3 Sooners fall to No. 15 Kansas (AP)

Kansas guard Tyrel Reed (14) has his shot blocked by Oklahoma's Juan Pattillo as he goes up for a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 in Norman, Okla.  (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)AP - Without Blake Griffin, No. 3 Oklahoma is suddenly beatable — and out of first place in the Big 12.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Feb 2009 | 5:51 am

Dodgers' Jason Schmidt feels good after session

The right-hander, who missed all of last season because of a shoulder injury, throws 11 pitches, nine for strikes, in an intrasquad game. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 5:20 am

Coach Mike D'Antoni to miss practice to attend Stephon Marbury grievance hearing

Coach Mike D'Antoni will miss practice Tuesday, forced to appear at an arbitration hearing to discuss Stephon Marbury's grievance against the Knicks.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Feb 2009 | 5:05 am

Lakers are all the rage on the road

A team that struggled away from home as recently as 2006-07 sports the NBA's best road record this season, 20-6. Not that Phil Jackson or his players are bragging about it. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Feb 2009 | 5:05 am

Harris' half-court shot gives Nets win over 76ers

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Source: ESPN.com | 24 Feb 2009 | 4:40 am

Nats' GM Bowden on FBI probe: 'I'm innocent'

VIERA, Fla. (AP) -- Washington Nationals general manager Jim Bowden responded Monday to a report that he's part of a federal investigation into the skimming of signing bonuses given to prospects from Latin America, saying he's done nothing improper.


Source: SI.com | 24 Feb 2009 | 4:31 am

Nabokov leads Sharks past Stars, 1-0 (AP)

San Jose Sharks Jeremy Roenick (27) knocks the puck away from Dallas Stars Joel Lundqvist (39) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 23, 2009. (AP  Photo/LM Otero)AP - Devin Setoguchi scored with 12:05 remaining, Evgeni Nabokov stopped 29 shots for his 45th career shutout, and the San Jose Sharks extended their winning streak to four games with a 1-0 victory over the Dallas Stars on Monday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Feb 2009 | 3:32 am

Reeling New York Rangers dismiss Tom Renney, hire John Tortorella

The Rangers fired Tom Renney after five seasons as coach and replaced him with Jon Tortorella.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Feb 2009 | 3:22 am

Peter King: Previewing free agency, reviewing combine

Ray Lewis a Cowboy? A free agency preview, plus notes from combine.


Source: SI.com | 24 Feb 2009 | 2:30 am

Querrey gets past Canas in Delray Beach opener

Second-seeded Sam Querrey defeated Guillermo Canas 7-6 (3), 6-4 to advance to the second round at the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships on Monday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 24 Feb 2009 | 1:34 am

Charles Barkley receives 5 days in jail for DUI

Charles Barkley will serve five days in jail as a result of a DUI case.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:49 am

Source: Donovan McNabb pins extension on improvement

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb and Eagles brass held a lengthy meeting last week, where last season's Week 12 benching and the subject of a contract extension were discussed, a source told ESPN's Michael Smith.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:46 am

Report: Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings discussing deal for quarterback Sage Rosenfels

The Texans and Vikings are discussing a trade that would send quarterback Sage Rosenfels to Minnesota, possibly for a fourth-round draft pick, the Houston Chronicle reported Monday.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:45 am

Barkley guilty of DUI, will serve five days in jail

PHOENIX (AP) -- Charles Barkley has pleaded guilty in a Scottsdale court to charges of driving drunk and will face jail time.


Source: SI.com | 24 Feb 2009 | 12:31 am

Leyritz to stay out of jail before DUI trial begins

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- A Broward County judge has ruled that former major leaguer Jim Leyritz does not have await his trial on DUI manslaughter charges in jail.


Source: SI.com | 23 Feb 2009 | 11:54 pm

Jays' Wells injures hamstring, may miss spring

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) -- Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells has a left hamstring injury that could sideline him for most of spring training.


Source: SI.com | 23 Feb 2009 | 11:43 pm

Sweden-Israel Davis Cup could move to Stockholm

Stockholm might replace Malmo as host of the Davis Cup match between Sweden and Israel after the original venue said it would ban spectators due to security reasons.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 23 Feb 2009 | 11:30 pm

Argentina leaves Del Potro off Davis Cup team

Seventh-ranked Juan Martin del Potro was left off Argentina's team for the first round of the Davis Cup.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 23 Feb 2009 | 10:57 pm

Left-for-dead teams show life

If Dr. Jack Kevorkian was overseeing Bubble Watch this season, he'd quickly go out of business. Nobody wants to die.


Source: SI.com | 23 Feb 2009 | 9:53 pm

Bruce Martin: Gordon fighting to end his winless streak, more news and notes

Jeff Gordon's come close, but will he end his winless streak soon?


Source: SI.com | 23 Feb 2009 | 9:35 pm

Darren Eliot: Marleau and Sharks all business

Hard knocks and Cup vets ignited Patrick Marleau and the Sharks.


Source: SI.com | 23 Feb 2009 | 8:38 pm

Murray advances in denuded Dubai; Roddick boycotts

Andy Murray got off to a winning start Monday at the Dubai Tennis Championships, a tournament missing many top players who are either boycotting or injured.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 23 Feb 2009 | 8:20 pm