World Sports Headlines for March 17, 2009

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Source: ESPN.com | 17 Mar 2009 | 3:06 pm

Florida State appeals NCAA forfeits ruling (AP)

AP - Florida State is appealing part of an NCAA punishment that would strip the school of victories in 10 sports, including as many as 14 in football.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Mar 2009 | 3:03 pm

Florida State appeals NCAA forfeits ruling

Florida State is appealing part of an NCAA punishment that would strip the school of victories in 10 sports, including as many as 14 in football. Florida State president T.K. Wetherell...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Mar 2009 | 3:03 pm

Nuggets turn tables on Nets (Reuters)

Reuters - The Denver Nuggets avenged their worst defeat of the season by thrashing the New Jersey Nets 121-96 on Monday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Mar 2009 | 3:03 pm

Steelers owner Dan Rooney nominated as ambassador to Ireland

President Barack Obama has tapped Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney to be U.S. ambassador to Ireland.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Mar 2009 | 3:02 pm

Gatland restores stars for Six Nations showdown

Wales coach Warren Gatland has recalled several senior players into his starting side for Saturday's Six Nations title decider against Grand Slam chasers Ireland here at the Millennium...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Mar 2009 | 2:57 pm

Formula One champ to be determined by race wins instead of points

PARIS - Formula One's championship will be decided by the number of race wins and not accumulated points. Governing body FIA decided Tuesday that the current points system will remain...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Mar 2009 | 2:49 pm

Formula One champion to be determined by race wins instead of championship points

Governing body FIA says that Formula One's championship will be decided by the number of race wins and not accumulated points.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Mar 2009 | 2:45 pm

Lung problems put Roethlin out of London Marathon

Swiss distance runner Viktor Roethlin will miss the London Marathon next month after lung problems forced him to take a break from training. Roethlin said Tuesday he is also unlikely to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Mar 2009 | 2:28 pm

New Jersey Nets forward Sean Williams arrested after altercation

New Jersey Nets forward Sean Williams was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct and felony criminal mischief Monday after an altercation at a cell phone store in a mall in suburban Lone Tree.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Mar 2009 | 2:17 pm

Formula One champion to be determined by race wins

Governing body FIA says that auto racing's Formula One championship will be decided by the number of race wins and not accumulated points. The current points system will remain in effect
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Mar 2009 | 2:10 pm

F1 champion to be determined by race wins

Olympic triple medallist Rice wins at Australian swim trials

SYDNEY, Australia - Triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice won the 200-metre individual medley at the Australian swimming championships Tuesday, ensuring she'll be in Rome for the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Mar 2009 | 1:54 pm

F1 wins will decide world title

Formula 1 introduces a new system that will result in the driver with most wins crowned world champion.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Mar 2009 | 1:54 pm

Philadelphia Phillies send Cole Hamels to have elbow examined

World Series MVP Cole Hamels left training camp Monday and flew to Philadelphia to have his left elbow examined by Phillies team physician Dr. Michael Ciccotti.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Mar 2009 | 1:49 pm

Astros expected to sign veteran catcher Rodriguez

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Fourteen-times All-Star catcher Ivan Rodriguez seems set to sign for the Houston Astros after the World Baseball Classic (WBC).
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Mar 2009 | 1:45 pm

Oscar Pistorius to compete in Manchester after recovering from injuries

MANCHESTER, England - Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius will compete at the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester after recovering from injuries sustained in a boating accident in...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Mar 2009 | 1:29 pm

Pistorius confirms Manchester run

Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius will compete at the BT Paralympic World Cup in Manchester in May.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Mar 2009 | 1:19 pm

Italian marathon runner Di Cecco banned two years for doping

ROME - Marathon runner Alberico Di Cecco was suspended for two years by the Italian Olympic Committee on Tuesday after testing positive for EPO. Di Cecco, who finished ninth at the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Mar 2009 | 1:10 pm

Fifa confirms World Cup bids list

Fifa confirms the 11 candidates to make official bids to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022 after the deadline for applications passes on Monday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Mar 2009 | 1:03 pm

Henson in for Six Nations decider

Gavin Henson will partner Tom Shanklin at centre, ousting Jamie Roberts, for Wales' Six Nations showdown against Ireland.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Mar 2009 | 1:00 pm

New York Giants open voluntary workouts without receiver Plaxico Burress

The Giants opened their voluntary offseason workouts, knowing that the next event to shape the team will happen at the end of the month when Plaxico Burress faces a court date on a felony gun charge. Burress did not attend Monday's workouts.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Mar 2009 | 12:46 pm

Carolina Panthers deny having Julius Peppers talks with New England Patriots

The Panthers denied a report that they were working out a trade of Julius Peppers to New England.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Mar 2009 | 12:35 pm

Australia seamer Clark joins Kent

Kent sign Australia seam bowler Stuart Clark as their overseas player for the first part of the 2009 season.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Mar 2009 | 11:52 am

Roberto Carlos mulling Real return (AFP)

AFP - Brazilian defender Roberto Carlos says he is ready to move back to Real Madrid from Turkish side Fenerbahce if the Spanish club's former president Florentino Perez returns.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Mar 2009 | 11:47 am

Hutton recalled to Scotland squad

George Burley includes Alan Hutton in his 26-man Scotland squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against the Netherlands and Iceland.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Mar 2009 | 11:17 am

Warnock may sue over Tevez saga

Former Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock is considering legal action against West Ham over the Carlos Tevez dispute.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Mar 2009 | 10:35 am

ICC places ban on Antigua venue

The International Cricket Council rules that no international cricket should be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium for at least a year.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Mar 2009 | 10:35 am

More arrests over Uefa disorder

Police arrest eight more people in Scotland in connection with violence at last year's Uefa Cup Final in Manchester.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Mar 2009 | 9:49 am

World Baseball Classic: Cuba Eliminates Mexico, 7-4, at Classic

One loss away from being bounced from a major international tournament before the final for the first time in 50 years, Cuba eliminated Mexico from the World Baseball Classic.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 9:15 am

Wedding costs Voges Aussie place

Adam Voges pulls out of Australia's one-day and Twenty20 squad to face South Africa because he is getting married.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Mar 2009 | 8:26 am

Lehtonen stops 49 in Thrashers' 6th straight win (AP)

AP - Kari Lehtonen made several sprawling saves against the Washington Capitals.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Mar 2009 | 8:04 am

Unbeaten UConn earns No.1 overall seed for NCAAs (AP)

AP - Connecticut's entire season resembled a tuneup, leaving no doubt Geno Auriemma's team would draw the overall No. 1 seed for the NCAA women's basketball tournament.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:48 am

Red Bulls Feel They Have Right Formula for 2009

Since the end of a mediocre 2008 season, the Red Bulls have shed 10 players; they have signed 8, with perhaps more on the way.

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

Venezuela Advances to Semifinals in Classic

Francisco Rodríguez notched his second consecutive four-out save to help Venezuela beat Puerto Rico, 2-0, on Monday night in the World Baseball Classic.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:11 am

A Role Player, Yankees’ Ransom Prepares for a Star Turn at Third Base

Cody Ransom, the 33-year-old journeyman, will replace Alex Rodriguez at third base the first few weeks of the season as he recovers from hip surgery.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:10 am

Yankees Prescribe Rest and Disclosure for Canó

Tests showed that Robinson Canó, who said he felt discomfort in his right shoulder before playing in the World Baseball Classic but did not tell the Yankees, has bursitis.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:10 am

Players’ Injuries at the Classic Can Take a Toll on Teams Back Home

Teams can almost stomach when players are hurt on their watch. But if players are injured elsewhere, such as in the World Baseball Classic, teams cringe and wonder if the pain was avoidable.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:10 am

New golf tour to offer more big money tournaments (AP)

AP - Australian golf officials support a new OneAsia Super Series, which has divided opinion in the region, because the schedule will likely involve about 20 tournaments by 2011, each offering at least $1.5 million in prize money.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:09 am

In Debating the Best, Brodeur Has Company

When hockey fans debate who is the greatest goaltender of the modern era, the argument inevitably comes down to three: Martin Brodeur, Patrick Roy and Dominik Hasek.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:05 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Thrashers’ Lehtonen Makes 49 Saves to Stop the Capitals

Kari Lehtonen made a career-high 49 saves Monday night, falling 1 minute 15 seconds short of shutting out the Washington Capitals in the Thrashers’ 5-1 win.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:05 am

TV Sports: N.C.A.A. Can Opt Out of Deal With CBS After 2010

CBS’s 11-year, $6 billion contract looks rich nine-plus years after it was struck, but the network is protecting its turf, a lesson it learned when it let its N.F.L. rights go to Fox in 1993.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:03 am

Center’s Early Exit Leaves Him Plenty of Time for Regrets

This N.C.A.A. tournament could have been DeAndre Jordan’s coming-out party. Instead, Jordan left Texas A&M last year and is winding down a quiet rookie season here with the Clippers.

Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:03 am

Marcus Simmons is the good kind of tired

His defense in the Pac-10 tournament was one of the reasons the Trojans earned the NCAA tournament berth.

USC's Marcus Simmons was alive and well, and upright, Monday afternoon.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Hamstring to keep Manny Ramirez out of games for a week

Torre says he doesn't want to risk making the problem worse. Ramirez will still get enough spring work to be ready for opening day, the manager says.

Once bitten, twice shy.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Japan's Yu Darvish keeps U.S. teams wishing and hoping

Young right-hander has the tools to be perhaps the best pitcher from Asia to play in the major leagues, but is showing no interest in coming. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Japan's Yu Darvish keeps U.S. teams wishing and hoping

Young right-hander has the tools to be perhaps the best pitcher from Asia to play in the major leagues, but is showing no interest in coming.

Three years ago, a quirky right-hander little known outside the Orient flew into San Diego, pitched Japan to the World Baseball Classic title and became the biggest import from Asia since Sony.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

There s no rule against Jerry Tarkanian making NCAA picks

It s often hard to find anyone who agrees with Page 2, and the retired coaching legend is no exception. Their tournament brackets could hardly look more different. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Eric Maynor is an uncommon talent, and a threat to UCLA

Virginia Commonwealth's star guard took down Duke with a game-winning jumper in a 2007 NCAA first-round upset. Now he and the Rams have the Bruins in their sights.

This time of year, people are bound to approach Eric Maynor, wanting to reminisce about the shot.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Midwest Regional -- the bottom line

Chris Dufresne's choices on the march to the Final Four Louisville won the regular-season and tournament titles...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

There s no rule against Jerry Tarkanian making NCAA picks

NCAA Midwest Regional -- the bottom line

Chris Dufresne's choices on the march to the Final Four Louisville won the regular-season and tournament titles...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

There s no rule against Jerry Tarkanian making NCAA picks

It s often hard to find anyone who agrees with Page 2, and the retired coaching legend is no exception. Their tournament brackets could hardly look more different.

The NCAA tournament basketball brackets are out, so I wanted some help before going to Las Vegas.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers' Adam Morrison is thinking forward

Amid criticism about his poor shooting and demotion to the bench after outstanding college career, he says he'll prove he has got what it takes for the NBA. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers players brush off Phil Jackson's 'killer instinct' remark

They discount the coach's notion that they lack the motivation to finish off teams and play down to competitors' level.

Can a 53-13 team really lack a killer instinct?

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Have some extra cash? Angels want to keep you in the picture

The Angels are offering 36 seats in areas reserved for photographers during the playoffs at the cost of $215 a game.

The most expensive seat at Angel Stadium this season will not be behind home plate.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

James Blake's loss recalls sting of Olympic tennis

Blake falls to Fernando Gonzalez at Indian Wells in a rematch of an Olympic semifinal that spurred Blake to question Gonzalez's sense of fair play.

Love is zero in tennis. It also is what James Blake and Fernando Gonzalez have little of for each other.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers' Adam Morrison is thinking forward

NCAA Midwest Regional -- the bottom line

Chris Dufresne's choices on the march to the Final Four

Louisville won the regular-season and tournament titles in the Big East, the toughest league in this nation of leagues, meaning Rick Pitino's Cardinals should cruise through this bracket en route to the national title.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Lakers' Adam Morrison is thinking forward

Amid criticism about his poor shooting and demotion to the bench after outstanding college career, he says he'll prove he has got what it takes for the NBA.

Adam Morrison has made his peace with the player he is and the one he believes he still can become.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Japan's Yu Darvish keeps U.S. teams wishing and hoping

Have some extra cash? Angels want to keep you in the picture

The Angels are offering 36 seats in areas reserved for photographers during the playoffs at the cost of $215 a game. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Kings fall at the finish

Ryan Jones scores with 2:18 left in the third period to give the Predators a 4-3 victory. Ryan Jones scored the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Mar 2009 | 7:00 am

Federer flies into fourth round at Indian Wells (AFP)

AFP - Roger Federer was more than a match for the firepower of Ivo Karlovic Monday, beating the towering Croatian in straight sets to reach the fourth round of the Indian Wells hardcourt tennis tournament.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Mar 2009 | 6:54 am

Undefeated Connecticut leads the field in the women's tourney

Maryland is the No. 1 seed in the Raleigh region of the NCAA tournament after winning the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season and tournament titles.
Source: ESPN.com | 17 Mar 2009 | 4:55 am

Venezuela cools off Puerto Rico, makes WBC semis

MIAMI (AP) -- Ramon Hernandez trotted home with a big run following a 10-minute delay, and now he and his Venezuela teammates are bound for Los Angeles and the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic.

Source: SI.com | 17 Mar 2009 | 4:07 am

2009 NFL Free Agent Signings List (AP)

AP - ARIZONA CARDINALS_Signed Mike Leach, LS; Keith Lewis, S; and Bryant McFadden, CB. Re-signed Ben Graham, P; Brian St. Pierre, QB; and Kurt Warner, QB. Agreed to terms with Jason Wright, RB.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Mar 2009 | 4:05 am

AP Source: Rodriguez, Astros closing in on deal (AP)

AP - Ivan Rodriguez appears headed to the Houston Astros. Cole Hamels and Manny Ramirez aren't sure when they'll be back in spring training games.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Mar 2009 | 3:22 am

UConn women top seed

Maryland earned the No. 1 seed in the Raleigh region of the NCAA tournament after winning the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season and tournament titles.

Source: SI.com | 17 Mar 2009 | 3:14 am

Nets' Williams arrested after altercation in mall

New Jersey Nets forward Sean Williams was arrested Monday at a cell phone store in a mall in suburban Denver on accusations that got into an argument with a clerk and threw a computer monitor. He wasn't available to play against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.

Source: SI.com | 17 Mar 2009 | 2:44 am

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