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Chicago makes it personal in quest for 2016 Games (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Oct 2009 | 4:32 am FanHouse: Nuggets try to trick replacement refs
Source: SI.com | 2 Oct 2009 | 4:30 am Avs retire Sakic's No. 19, then skate past SharksDENVER(AP) Even in a suit and tie, Joe Sakic can still dish out assists.
Source: SI.com | 2 Oct 2009 | 4:30 am For openers, Ovechkin leads Capitals past BruinsBOSTON(AP) Alex Ovechkin is off to a fast start, and so are the Washington Capitals .
Source: SI.com | 2 Oct 2009 | 4:30 am Obama urges IOC to pick Chicago for '16 Games
Source: SI.com | 2 Oct 2009 | 4:30 am Twins beat Tigers, avoid elimination in AL CentralDETROIT(AP) Those pesky Twins forced the Detroit Tigers to keep their champagne on ice.
Source: SI.com | 2 Oct 2009 | 4:30 am Rockies thump Brewers, clinch NL wild-card berthThe Rockies started the season 18-28. Now they're in the playoffs for the second time in three years after beating the Brewers 9-2.
Source: SI.com | 2 Oct 2009 | 4:30 am Live - 2016 Olympics decision dayBarack and Michelle Obama lead Chicago's bid presentation with rivals Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo following suit ahead of Friday's decision on who will host the 2016 Olympics.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Oct 2009 | 4:28 am Watson 1 shot back at Senior Players Championship (AP)AP - Tom Watson's performance in the pro-am portion of the Senior Players Championship was typical of a player who had just taken three weeks off.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Oct 2009 | 4:23 am Showdown in Motown leaves AL Central undecided (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Oct 2009 | 4:20 am Playoff-bound Rockies still in NL West title hunt (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Oct 2009 | 4:20 am Davies replaces Prior for EnglandEngland replace Matt Prior with Steven Davies in their ICC Champions Trophy squad, after the wicketkeeper failed to recover from illness.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Oct 2009 | 4:17 am Thordarson sacked as Crewe bossCrewe Alexandra sack manager Gudjon Thordarson after only nine months in charge.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Oct 2009 | 4:11 am Obama: US would do world proud with OlympicsCombining hometown pride and political muscle, President Barack Obama lobbied Olympic leaders on Friday to give the 2016 Summer Games to Chicago, saying a nation shaped by the people of theSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:37 am Obama: US would do world proud with Olympics (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:37 am IOC votes for 2016 Olympic host (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:33 am Portsmouth owner 'is in hospital'Portsmouth owner Sulaiman Al Fahim is admitted to hospital in Dubai for an operation to remove kidney stones, according to his spokesman Ivo Gabara.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:33 am Sharapova, Jankovic to meet in Pan Pacific finalMaria Sharapova will have a chance to add to two previous career successes in Japan after advancing Friday to the final of the Toray Pan Pacific Open with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 win over AgnieszkaSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:28 am Tokyo presents 2016 bid as best for athletesTokyo has made its case to host the 2016 Olympics as the best bid for athletes. Tokyo's bid team told IOC members Friday that their project was created by Olympians for Olympians, and...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:28 am Tokyo presents 2016 bid as best for athletes (AP)AP - Tokyo has made its case to host the 2016 Olympics as the best bid for athletes.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:28 am Man Utd handed Owen injury boostManchester United are boosted by the news that striker Michael Owen's groin injury is not as bad as first feared and he could be back by 17 October.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:21 am 43 activists detained sending message to ObamaPolice say they have detained 43 people in the Danish capital for public disturbance, some trying to hang a banner on a building along the route that President Barack Obama took to attend...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:18 am Toyota confirms its interest in Kubica, RaikkonenToyota has confirmed it is targeting Robert Kubica and Kimi Raikkonen as drivers for the 2010 Formula One season. The sought-after pair were widely considered to be destined for Renault...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:13 am Toyota confirms its interest in Kubica, Raikkonen (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:13 am Boss says Renault's commitment to F1 still strongRenault's commitment to Formula One remains strong despite the recent crisis that has enveloped the team, acting team principal Bob Bell said Friday. Over the past three weeks, the team...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:10 am New additions have Flyers thinking Stanley Cup runThe Flyers won two Stanley Cups before the Phillies won their first title. They celebrated with two parades in downtown Philadelphia, the kind of end-of-season frivolity the Eagles have...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:07 am New additions have Flyers thinking Stanley Cup run (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:07 am Without Pronger, Ducks retool with depth, scoringA huge portion of the Anaheim Ducks' success rested squarely on Chris Pronger's broad shoulders over the past few seasons. The former MVP routinely played 30 minutes a game, fluidly moving...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:06 am Reshaped Red Wings hope they're still contendersRed Wings general manager Ken Holland knew his team was one of the NHL's best a year ago. Now, Holland hopes that's still the case. Detroit fell one victory short of repeating as NHL...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:06 am Penn State's Daryll Clark shares Illini QB's painJuice Williams felt the pain of losing, and then he felt Daryll Clark's anguish. So the Illinois quarterback sent a text message to his Penn State counterpart following the Nittany...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:05 am Penn State's Daryll Clark shares Illini QB's pain (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:05 am Jankovic & Sharapova reach finalJelena Jankovic and Maria Sharapova will contest the final of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Oct 2009 | 3:03 am Renault cost me title, says MassaFelipe Massa accuses Renault of robbing him of the 2008 drivers' title with Nelson Piquet Jr's deliberate crash in Singapore.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Oct 2009 | 2:15 am Jankovic battles through pain, reaches Tokyo finalJelena Jankovic advanced to the final of the Toray Pan Pacific on Friday with a 6-4, 6-3 victory against China's Li Na.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 2 Oct 2009 | 2:00 am Fixing the Kicker: Giants’ Tynes Tries to Straighten Out ProblemsLawrence Tynes is not happy — and neither is the Giants’ coaching staff — that he has missed 2 of 10 attempts this season, both under 30 yards.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:41 am Avalanche raise Sakic's No. 19 then rout SharksWojtek Wolski scored two goals and Craig Anderson stopped 38 shots, lifting Colorado to a season-opening 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night after the Avalanche retired Joe Sakic's No. 19.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:06 am Catchings does it all as Fever even WNBA FinalsTamika Catchings fell one rebound shy of the first triple-double in WNBA finals history and the Indiana Fever beat the Phoenix Mercury 93-84 on Thursday night to square the best-of-five series 1-1.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:01 am Lakers' Andrew Bynum is front and center againThe young center looks forward to chance to prove what he can do when he's healthy for the Lakers, who won title without much of his help. Bynum sets goal of making All-Star team.The young center looks forward to chance to prove what he can do when he's healthy for the Lakers, who won title without much of his help. Bynum sets goal of making All-Star team.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Angels' Ervin Santana will start the playoffs in the bullpenAngels will use a four-man rotation against Boston that includes John Lackey, who gets his final tuneup before the postseason in an 11-3 loss to Texas.Angels will use a four-man rotation against Boston that includes John Lackey, who gets his final tuneup before the postseason in an 11-3 loss to Texas.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Marcus Camby is impressed by Blake Griffin's attitudeNo. 1 pick wants to be on the court. Former No. 2 overall pick knows what he's going through.No. 1 pick wants to be on the court. Former No. 2 overall pick knows what he's going through.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Raiders unable to sack Rich GannonTheir former quarterback's candor about the team's struggles isn't sitting well with Al Davis.Their former quarterback's candor about the team's struggles isn't sitting well with Al Davis.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am USC will try to stop Jahvid Best before he gets startedTrojans' defense is among the best in the nation, and it will be tested by speedy California back.Trojans' defense is among the best in the nation, and it will be tested by speedy California back.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Price of season tickets remains the sameThe Dodgers will freeze the cost for the second year in a row, but the price for some popular single games is expected to increase.The Dodgers will freeze the cost for the second year in a row, but the price for some popular single games is expected to increase.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Wayne Simmonds is reaching his goalsThe second-year winger tied with Anze Kopitar for the team's lead in goals in the exhibition season, which doesn't surprise his coach.The second-year winger tied with Anze Kopitar for the team's lead in goals in the exhibition season, which doesn't surprise his coach.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez hasn't been the sameAs team fails to apply the clincher in the NL West, spotlight focuses on left fielder, who has struggled since his suspension and hand injury.As Dodgers fail to apply the clincher in the NL West, spotlight focuses on slugger, who has struggled since his suspension and hand injury.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am For Ducks' Scott Niedermayer, it's a new ageAt 36, he takes the lead role with a young defense corps now that Chris Pronger and Francois Beauchemin are gone. The Ducks open Saturday against the Sharks.At 36, he takes the lead role with a young defense corps now that Chris Pronger and Francois Beauchemin are gone. The Ducks open Saturday against the Sharks.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am USC will try to stop Jahvid Best before he gets startedTrojans' defense is among the best in the nation, and it will be tested by speedy California back. Trojans' defense...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am For Dodgers' interpreter, his job is a thrill beyond wordsKenji Nimura never dreamed he'd one day work for the team that was an emotional lifeline to him as a boy. Now he translates for pitcher Hiroki Kuroda as well as some Latino players.Kenji Nimura never dreamed he'd one day work for the team that was an emotional lifeline to him as a boy. Now he translates for pitcher Hiroki Kuroda as well as some Latino players.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez hasn't been the sameAs team fails to apply the clincher in the NL West, spotlight focuses on left fielder, who has struggled since his suspension and hand injury. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Price of season tickets remains the sameThe Dodgers will freeze the cost for the second year in a row, but the price for some popular single games is expected to increase. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Wayne Simmonds is reaching his goalsThe second-year winger tied with Anze Kopitar for the team's lead in goals in the exhibition season, which doesn't surprise his coach. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am For Dodgers' interpreter, his job is a thrill beyond wordsKenji Nimura never dreamed he'd one day work for the team that was an emotional lifeline to him as a boy. Now he translates for pitcher Hiroki Kuroda as well as some Latino players. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Angels' Ervin Santana will start the playoffs in the bullpenAngels will use a four-man rotation against Boston that includes John Lackey, who gets his final tuneup before the postseason in an 11-3 loss to Texas. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 2 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am Downpours disrupt Japan practiceChampionship leader Jenson Button sits out the second session as McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen is fastest overall at rain-soaked Suzuka.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Oct 2009 | 12:49 am Rockies drop Brewers to clinch playoff berthIt's a Rocktober redux for the Colorado Rockies, who are back in the playoffs after a one-year hiatus.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Oct 2009 | 12:47 am In Copenhagen, President Barack Obama makes pitch for OlympicsPresident Barack Obama has arrived in Copenhagen to make a personal pitch in support of Chicago's Olympics bid.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Oct 2009 | 12:37 am Mets to Cut Ticket Prices Next SeasonThe club said the average ticket price for full-season tickets will fall more than 10 percent, while some seats will decline more than 20 percent.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 12:32 am Old Hat for the Yankees, but a First for HairstonJerry Hairston Jr. is one of 14 active major leaguers who have played at least 1,000 games but have never played in the postseason.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 12:22 am Replacement Referees Take to Court, and No Criticism AllowedThe N.B.A. and its referees have yet to agree to a deal, meaning Thursday’s first preseason game used replacement officials.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 12:20 am Source: LeGarrette Blount could be reinstated by Oregon DucksOregon Ducks coach Chip Kelly has called a news conference after Friday's practice to discuss the possible reinstatement of suspended running back LeGarrette Blount, The Oregonian reported Thursday.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Oct 2009 | 12:20 am Fever 93, Mercury 84: Catchings Scores 19 as Fever Ties SeriesTamika Catchings fell one rebound shy of the first triple-double in W.N.B.A. finals history as Indiana beat Phoenix to tie the best-of-five series at 1-1.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 12:19 am Twins 8, Tigers 3: Twins Stay Alive, but Not Without IncidentThe Twins also decreased their deficit in the A.L. Central to two games behind the first-place Tigers with three games left to play.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 12:19 am Atlantic Division at Nexus of N.H.L. UniversePittsburgh is the defending Stanley Cup champions while Philadelphia and the Rangers have bulked up for the new hockey season.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 12:18 am Saints’ Defense Has Ryan Touch, and Hard EdgeThe defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is using the principles Buddy Ryan preached when he and Williams worked together in Houston in 1993.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 12:16 am Sports Business: Chicago Could Be a Lucrative Olympics ChoiceA Chicago victory in Copenhagen on Friday is expected to generate a network TV bidding war over the 2016 Olympics.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 12:13 am Players Face Head-Injury Risk Before the N.F.L.A recent study did not address the possible long-term injuries sustained by today’s pro football players, or the risk faced by high school and college players.
Source: NYT > Sports | 2 Oct 2009 | 12:11 am 14-year-old Alexis Thompson shot off lead at Navistar LPGA ClassicScotland's Janice Moodie shot a bogey-free 8-under 64 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over 14-year-old Alexis Thompson in the Navistar LPGA Classic, with Michelle Wie and top-ranked Lorena Ochoa two strokes back.Source: ESPN.com | 1 Oct 2009 | 11:47 pm Report: Tiger Woods career earnings top $1 billionThe $10 million bonus Tiger Woods received by winning the FedEx Cup title makes him the first athlete to earn $1 billion, Forbes.com reported.Source: ESPN.com | 1 Oct 2009 | 10:40 pm Sheldon Price to face tougher test against StanfordThe Bruins cornerback will make his second start on Saturday. The Bruins cornerback will make his second start...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Oct 2009 | 10:40 pm Toyota target Raikkonen for 2010Kimi Raikkonen, who is set to leave Ferrari at the end of the season, is one of the drivers Toyota are targeting as they consider a new line-up for 2010.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Oct 2009 | 10:15 pm They barely got startedIt’s much too early to issue a wake-up call, but the Bruins definitely didn’t hear the alarm clock go off on the opening night of the season, when they showed up at the Garden ill-prepared...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Oct 2009 | 10:00 pm A Maine cog in Patriot secondaryUniversity of Maine football coach Jack Cosgrove can pinpoint the exact time and place when he realized Brandon McGowan was capable of making the quantum leap from Division 1-AA (now Football Championship...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Oct 2009 | 10:00 pm Just a slight foul-up in Lowell’s returnThe discomfort was nothing like it was earlier in the season, when Mike Lowell had to leave Atlanta ahead of his teammates and return to Boston for an injection of Synvisc in his ailing hip. The Synvisc-and-cortisone...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Oct 2009 | 10:00 pm Baker, Twins beat Tigers to avoid eliminationScott Baker had a strong start and got plenty of run support with a three-run third inning and a four-run eighth, helping the Twins beat the Tigers 8-3 to avoid elimination from playoff contention.Source: ESPN.com | 1 Oct 2009 | 9:15 pm Brett Favre of Minnesota Vikings: Revenge on Green Bay Packers management not motivation for comebackBrett Favre says he isn't out for revenge against the Green Bay Packers on Monday night, contradicting his previously stated desire to stick it to the man who traded him, general manager Ted Thompson.Source: ESPN.com | 1 Oct 2009 | 8:45 pm Oklahoma Sooners to play Miami Hurricanes without Sam Bradford at QBQuarterback Sam Bradford's return to Oklahoma's offense won't come this week.Source: ESPN.com | 1 Oct 2009 | 6:32 pm Egypt beats Italy 4-2 to progress at U-20 WCHost Egypt beat Italy 4-2 to qualify for the knockout round of the U-20 World Cup on Thursday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Oct 2009 | 4:29 pm Xavi: It'd be Fab to play with CescXavi has risked infuriating Arsenal by expressing his ambition to play with Cesc Fabregas and claiming he has 'Barcelona DNA'.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Oct 2009 | 4:18 pm Johnson pips Strauss to top awardEngland captain Andrew Strauss misses out on two awards as Australia's Mitchell Johnson is named ICC Cricketer of the Year in Johannesburg.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 1 Oct 2009 | 4:16 pm Toffees master BATE test in BelarusEverton shrugged off a BATE Borisov opening goal to win their Europa League encounter 2-1 in Belarus.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Oct 2009 | 3:58 pm Wickmayer to face questions about dopingOpen semifinalist Yanina Wickmayer will be questioned by a local anti-doping committee for allegedly failing to report her whereabouts to anti-doping investigators three times over the last 18 months, her spokesman said Thursday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 1 Oct 2009 | 3:49 pm Presented By:Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 1 Oct 2009 | 3:49 pm Favre says he's not out for revenge against PackBrett Favre says he isn't out for revenge against the Green Bay Packers on Monday night, contradicting his previously stated desire to stick it to the man who traded him, general manager Ted Thompson.
Source: SI.com | 1 Oct 2009 | 3:45 pm Bradford won't start for Sooners at No. 17 MiamiOklahoma football coach Bob Stoops says Landry Jones will be the starting quarterback when the Sooners take on Miami on Saturday.
Source: SI.com | 1 Oct 2009 | 3:26 pm Rooney hits back at United criticsWayne Rooney believes Man United have proved that they can cope without Cristiano Ronaldo.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Oct 2009 | 12:38 pm Defending champ Tsonga advances in ThailandTop seed and defending champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France survived a tough match that went to three tiebreakers against an inspired Ernests Gulbis to advance to the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open on Thursday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 1 Oct 2009 | 11:52 am Rockies finish season at No. 6The Yankees finish on top, while the Red Sox are limping into the postseason, writes Ted Keith.
Source: SI.com | 1 Oct 2009 | 11:34 am Gonzalez, Monfils keep winning, go through in MalaysiaMalaysia-Fernando Gonzalez defeated Rohan Bopanna 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals of the Malaysian Open on Thursday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 1 Oct 2009 | 11:27 am Adebayor gets suspended ban over goal celebrationMan City's Emmanuel Adebayor has been given a suspended ban for celebrating his goal in front of Arsenal fans last month.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Oct 2009 | 10:23 am MANDEL: Malzahn transforms Auburn's offenseGus Malzahn is at it again, writes Stewart Mandel. The man who popularized the Wildcat formation has transformed Auburn into a force with his innovative hurry-up, no-huddle system.
Source: SI.com | 1 Oct 2009 | 10:00 am Wenger passes Gunners landmarkArsene Wenger on Thursday became the longest-serving Arsenal manager after spending 4,749 days at the helm.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Oct 2009 | 9:54 am Theo tips Gunners for silverwareArsenal winger Theo Walcott had no hesitation in signing a new contract at the club as he is confident they will win a trophy this season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Oct 2009 | 9:53 am Like Federer, Murray pulls out of Japan OpenThird-ranked Andy Murray of Britain has withdrawn from the Japan Open because of a wrist injury.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 1 Oct 2009 | 9:22 am Lampard not Blue over poor displaysFrank Lampard insists he is not worried by Chelsea's poor displays in their last two games as they prepare for Sunday's clash with Liverpool.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Oct 2009 | 8:57 am Lamps will light up Blues - AncelottiCarlo Ancelotti insists he is unconcerned by Frank Lampard's goal drought as Chelsea prepare for the visit of Liverpool.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 1 Oct 2009 | 8:55 am
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