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Johnson and Sa sign for CatalansCatalans Dragons sign Melbourne Storm loose forward Dallas Johnson and New Zealand international Setaimata Sa.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Nov 2009 | 3:01 am Brazil: Robinho call is ours to makeBrazil look to be on a collision course with Manchester City over the availability of Robinho, having insisted he could play against England.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Nov 2009 | 2:51 am AP Interview: Chapman says no drama in defection (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Nov 2009 | 2:44 am Woods takes charge in MelbourneWorld number one Tiger Woods cards a four-under-par 68 to take a three-stroke lead after the second round of the Australian Masters.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Nov 2009 | 2:27 am Gore, 49ers beat Bears 10-6, ending 4-game skid (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Nov 2009 | 2:24 am Fergie could face Wiley rant lawsuitReferees' union secretary Alan Leighton says his organisation could pursue legal action against Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Nov 2009 | 2:18 am Anfield anxiety affecting LucasLucas Leiva believes the pressure is greater playing for Liverpool than Brazil because of the current predicament of the Anfield club.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Nov 2009 | 2:11 am Rooney can't envisage United exitWayne Rooney expects to open talks over a contract extension at Manchester United at some point over the next few months.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Nov 2009 | 2:06 am Tiger shoots 68 to take the lead at Aussie Masters (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Nov 2009 | 2:03 am Portugal face WCup playoff without RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo will be watching from the stands Saturday when his Portugal teammates open their playoff bid to reach the World Cup against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The world's most expensive player will miss both legs of the home-and-away playoff with an ankle injury which has already sidelined him for a month. "Every team in the world wants to have its best players available. He'll be missed," midfield playmaker Deco said.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:56 am Lakers outrun, outgun Suns 121-102 (Reuters)Reuters - The Los Angeles Lakers routed Phoenix 121-102 Thursday to cool off the Suns' sizzling start to the season.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:32 am FanHouse: Former closer Wetteland hospitalized
Source: SI.com | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:23 am Cutler helps 49ers end 4-game losing streakSAN FRANCISCO(AP) San Francisco's defenders figure the short week worked to their advantage: Jay Cutler couldn't change much in four days, and the 49ers knew what to expect from Chicago's quarterback.
Source: SI.com | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:23 am Fuhghettaboutit! Rutgers blows away No. 23 USFPISCATAWAY, N.J.(AP) After listening to No. 23 South Florida talk about revenge all week, Rutgers sent its message on the field.
Source: SI.com | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:23 am Wade outscores LeBron, but Cavs slip past HeatMIAMI(AP) Ninety minutes before tipoff, LeBron James stood at his locker with a pair of scissors, trimming loose threads from the front of his jersey.
Source: SI.com | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:23 am Tiger builds 3-shot lead Down Under
Source: SI.com | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:23 am Kobe, Lakers cool off Suns in Western showdownLOS ANGELES(AP) One moment after Steve Nash threw a pass into the stands in the third quarter, Lamar Odom found Kobe Bryant with an alley-oop pass for a behind-the-head dunk.
Source: SI.com | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:23 am For Emily Hughes, an Opportunity to Impress at Skate AmericaEmily Hughes, a fill-in for Michelle Kwan at the 2006 Turin Olympics, will replace the injured Sasha Cohen at this week’s Skate America.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:20 am Tiger Woods keeps Australian Masters lead with a second-round 68Tiger Woods has shot a 68 in the second round of the Australian Masters and had a two-shot lead over a pair of Australians still finishing up their rounds at Kingston Heath.Source: ESPN.com | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:19 am NFL fines Falcons coach $15K for sideline scuffleFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- Two people familiar with the situation say Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for a sideline scuffle, while Washington cornerback DeAngelo Hall avoided any punishment.
Source: SI.com | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:09 am Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland hospitalizedFormer All-Star closer John Wetteland was resting at home Thursday night after a trip to a hospital, where the Mariners say he was treated for an elevated heart rate.Source: ESPN.com | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:05 am Cutler at the center of Bears' mediocre play, crisis of confidenceIt was a battle of ineptitude, says Ann Killion. And no one was more inept than Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, who threw a career-high five interceptions in a 10-6 loss to the Niners.
Source: SI.com | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:02 am Little guys big beneficiaries of coaching dominos (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:01 am Little guys big beneficiaries of coaching dominosRusty LaRue owes his new job as an assistant coach at Wake Forest to Lute Olsen's decision to retire at Arizona. No, there isn't a direct link between the Demon Deacons and Wildcats. ButSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:01 am NHL reinstates Henry Samueli as owner of Ducks despite legal woesHe is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to lying about stock-option backdating at Broadcom. League executives decline comment on the timing of the decision.The NHL reinstated Henry Samueli as owner and governor of the Ducks on Thursday, even though he's awaiting sentencing for lying to the Securities and Exchange Commission about stock-option backdating at Broadcom Corp., the computer chip maker he co-founded.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Chris Kaman has a virus, not fluTeammates knew he was sick when he missed easy shots against the Raptors.Under doctor's orders, Chris Kaman stayed away from his teammates Thursday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Damian Williams out, Anthony McCoy returning against StanfordWide receiver Williams, who suffered an ankle sprain against Arizona State, officially is ruled out of Saturday's game at the Coliseum. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am NHL reinstates Henry Samueli as owner of Ducks despite legal woesHe is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to lying about stock-option backdating at Broadcom. League executives decline comment on the timing of the decision. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Sam Farmer's picks for Week 10Times' NFL writer examines this week's matchups. Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines this week's matchups. Lines according to Glantz-Culver...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am David Beckham and L.A. Galaxy both shining anewThe midfielder has been sharp and Coach Bruce Arena has made key changes in the MLS team, which plays Houston in a Western Conference final tonight. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Chris Kaman has a virus, not fluTeammates knew he was sick when he missed easy shots against the Raptors. Under doctor's orders, Chris Kaman stayed away from his teammates...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Phil Jackson is feeling much betterNew brace helps with the discomfort that the coach has endured for years.The smaller things in life ate away at Phil Jackson the last few years.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am David Beckham and L.A. Galaxy both shining anewThe midfielder has been sharp and Coach Bruce Arena has made key changes in the MLS team, which plays Houston in a Western Conference final tonight.David Beckham was ready to leave. Cruz Beckham was not.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Miguel Cotto's strengths include Phil LandmanThe boxer, who's about to face Manny Pacquiao, says the strength and conditioning coach 'puts more science into my training.' ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am USC will face an old-school opponent: a two-way player on Stanford squadAs if it were the 1950s, the Cardinal's Owen Marecic plays both fullback and middle linebacker, two of the toughest positions. Stanford Coach Jim Harbaugh says, 'I've never seen a guy like this.'This is all you need to know about Owen Marecic: He has busted two helmets this season, both his own, from hard hits.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Phoenix's big-top antics come to a stop against LakersLakers are able to slow and eventually smother the team that thrill-seeking fans hoped would be their biggest Western rival.The NBA's traveling carnival came to town Thursday, tilt-a-whirl breaks and cotton candy shots everywhere.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Sam Farmer's picks for Week 10Times' NFL writer examines this week's matchups.Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines this week's matchups. Lines according to Glantz-Culver. Last week 8-5, 86-43 overall (.667); against spread 5-8, overall 58-71 (.449).
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Damian Williams out, Anthony McCoy returning against StanfordWide receiver Williams, who suffered an ankle sprain against Arizona State, officially is ruled out of Saturday's game at the Coliseum.Wide receiver Damian Williams is out. Tight end Anthony McCoy is in.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am The Calipari Express, Baggage IncludedCoach John Calipari’s arrival in Kentucky brings together what is most admired in college sports, and what is not.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 12:44 am Miguel Cotto's strengths include Phil LandmanThe boxer, who's about to face Manny Pacquiao, says the strength and conditioning coach 'puts more science into my training.'A small, airless gym smelling of sweat and urine. An old, shuffling fighter-turned-trainer whose study of strength and nutrition stopped in junior high health class.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 12:38 am College Football Roundup: Savage Leads Rutgers to 31-0 Rout of No. 23 South FloridaFacing knee surgery that will force him to miss the last games of his college career, Arthur Jones said he was grateful for helping make the Orange program more competitive.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 12:34 am Wilpon Firm Challenges Finding by Trustee in Madoff CaseThe investment firm controlled by Fred Wilpon, the principal owner of the Mets, said it lost money in the Ponzi scheme orchestrated by Bernard L. Madoff.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 12:33 am Halladay a Test for New Blue Jays General ManagerIn his sixth week as the Blue Jays’ general manager, Alex Anthopoulos must decide what to do with Roy Halladay, the ace pitcher who will be entering the final year of his contract.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 12:33 am Rooney hopes for new Man Utd dealManchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney indicates he would like to spend the rest of his career at Old Trafford.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Nov 2009 | 12:32 am Spurs’ Blair Is Lacking in Everything but SuccessDeJuan Blair dropped in the draft because he has no anterior cruciate ligament in his knees. Now he is leading all rookies with 7.3 rebounds a game.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 12:32 am Bengals come together on and off fieldQuarterback Carson Palmer says the success is nice, but it's also about players who like and respect each other. Cincinnati faces Pittsburgh for the top spot in the AFC North on Sunday.Cincinnati quarterback Carson Palmer doesn't love Wednesdays. They're to be tolerated, not enjoyed.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 12:31 am Bengals come together on and off fieldQuarterback Carson Palmer says the success is nice, but it's also about players who like and respect each other. Cincinnati faces Pittsburgh for the top spot in the AFC North on Sunday. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Nov 2009 | 12:31 am N.B.A Roundup: James Helps Cavaliers Topple Wade and HeatThe New Orleans Hornets fired Byron Scott only nine games into the season and replaced him with General Manager Jeff Bower.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 12:30 am Police Charge Three Tennessee Football Players With RobberyWide receiver Nu’Keese Richardson and starting safety Janzen Jackson were among those charged with attempted armed robbery.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 12:27 am Georgia Tech’s Bedford Makes Time for Spread Option and D’Alembert’s ParadoxSean Bedford knows better than most that football is not rocket science. He is the starting center for No. 7 Georgia Tech, as well as an Aerospace Engineering major.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 12:26 am TV Sports: A Possible Glimpse of Ebersol’s FutureDick Ebersol, longtime head of NBC Sports, might soon have a new boss — Comcast — if discussions result in the nation’s largest cable operator acquiring control of NBC Universal.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Nov 2009 | 12:24 am Phoenix's big-top antics come to a stop against LakersLakers are able to slow and eventually smother the team that thrill-seeking fans hoped would be their biggest Western rival. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Nov 2009 | 12:19 am Cutler throws five INTs as 49ers hold off BearsFrank Gore ran for 104 yards and a touchdown, Jay Cutler threw a career-high five interceptions with his last coming in the end zone on the game's final play and the San Francisco 49ers snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Chicago Bears 10-6.Source: ESPN.com | 13 Nov 2009 | 12:02 am LeBron's 34 help Cavaliers past Wade and HeatLeBron James had little to say Thursday about the prospect of playing with Dwyane Wade next season, and that was fine. Having them on the same court was enough of a treat for now.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 11:54 pm 49ers punish sloppy Cutler to grind down Bears (Reuters)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Nov 2009 | 11:52 pm Emery makes 22 saves in first start against former team, Flyers beat Sens 5-1Ray Emery may have felt anxious facing his former team, but the Philadelphia Flyers' offence made sure he had nothing to worry about. Emery made 22 saves in his first start against his...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Nov 2009 | 11:40 pm Wilkinson upbeat on Pumas testJonny Wilkinson is confident England can produce a much improved display when Argentina visit Twickenham on Saturday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Nov 2009 | 11:39 pm Stars rally to beat Sharks (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Nov 2009 | 11:37 pm Kobe Bryant scores 29, Lakers roll to 6th straight win, 121-102 over PhoenixLOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, Andrew Bynum had 26 points and 15 rebounds in his return from injury, and the Los Angeles Lakers put the brakes on the Phoenix Suns' fast startSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Nov 2009 | 11:37 pm Kobe scores 29, Lakers stop Suns' quick start (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Nov 2009 | 11:35 pm Kobe scores 29, Lakers stop Suns' quick startKobe Bryant scored 29 points, Andrew Bynum had 26 points and 15 rebounds in his return from injury, and the Los Angeles Lakers put the brakes on the Phoenix Suns' fast start with a 121-102...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Nov 2009 | 11:25 pm Stars rally to beat SharksStephane Robidas scored the only shootout goal to give the Dallas Stars a 3-2 comeback victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Dany Heatley and Ryane Clowe in a 2:11 span in...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Nov 2009 | 11:24 pm Tiger takes the lead in AustraliaTiger Woods has shot a 68 in the second round of the Australian Masters and had a two-shot lead over a pair of Australians still finishing up their rounds at Kingston Heath. Before...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Nov 2009 | 11:22 pm James leads Cavs to NBA victory over Wade's HeatLeBron James scored 34 points to power Cleveland to a 111-104 victory over Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat in a National Basketball Association contest. Wade scored 36 points - his 21st...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Nov 2009 | 11:05 pm Springboks bidding to break 12-year French hoodooWorld champions South Africa will seek to break a 12-year hoodoo when they take on France at the Municipal Stadium here on Friday. The Springboks last won on French soil in 1997, handingSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm Wales aiming for rugby WC marker against SamoaWales will attempt to steal a march on Samoa ahead of the 2011 World Cup with a convincing victory at the Millennium Stadium here on Friday. With the countdown for the next global...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Nov 2009 | 10:58 pm SCORECARD:Here are the sports results from Thursday. NHL Montreal 4 Phoenix 2 Philadelphia 5 Ottawa 1 Detroit 3 Vancouver 1 Florida 1 Boston 0 (SO) Atlanta 5 N.Y. Rangers 3 New...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 12 Nov 2009 | 10:54 pm Washington Redskins' Clinton Portis (concussion) won't play SundayWashington Redskins running back Clinton Portis has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 10:53 pm New Orleans Hornets fire Byron ScottThe New Orleans Hornets have responded to their 3-6 start by making the first coaching change of the young NBA season, firing Byron Scott on Thursday, according to NBA coaching sources.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 10:50 pm James leads Cavs past Heat, 111-104 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Nov 2009 | 10:22 pm Streaking Devils hand Pens fourth straight lossNiclas Bergfors had a goal and two assists and the Devils closed within a victory of tying the NHL record of 10 consecutive road victories to start a season, beating the slumping Penguins 4-1.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 9:34 pm Wetteland at home after hospital trip (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 12 Nov 2009 | 9:31 pm Albert Pujols, Mark Teixeira each win Silver Slugger awardsCardinals star Albert Pujols and Yankees infielder Mark Teixeira were among those chosen Thursday to receive Silver Slugger awards.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 9:04 pm Three Tennessee Volunteers players arrested, charged in robberySafety Janzen Jackson and receiver Nu'Keese Richardson were among three Tennessee football players arrested early Thursday morning in Knoxville on charges of attempted armed robbery.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 8:50 pm Vokoun, Panthers beat Bruins 1-0 in shootoutThe Florida Panthers were content to take the game into a shootout. At least that way they knew they'd get off three more shots.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Nov 2009 | 8:01 pm Ben Howland puts focus on defenseThe Bruins have yet to adopt the coach's trademark pressure defense but plan to incorporate double teams as it prepares for its season opener against an athletic Cal State Fullerton. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 12 Nov 2009 | 7:54 pm Mike Tyson faces jail if scuffle is deemed a violationEx-heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson could be sent to jail if he's found to have violated probation from a 2007 drug case.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 6:51 pm Hornets fire Scott, turn to GM BowerWESTWEGO, La. (AP) -- The New Orleans Hornets fired Byron Scott only nine games into the season on Thursday and replaced him with general manager Jeff Bower, hoping the man who put the current roster together can get more out of it on the court.
Source: SI.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 5:12 pm Job openings: U.S. positions and rolesThe U.S. takes on Slovakia this Saturday (LIVE on FSC), but many positions are still in the air ahead of 2010.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:54 pm Spurs goalkeeper Cudicini injured in road accidentTottenham goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini broke both wrists and injured his pelvis in a motorcycle crash on Thursday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:50 pm Maradona refuses to talk about possible banArgentina coach Diego Maradona refused to discuss his expletive-filled outburst after a World Cup qualifier.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pm Cudicini injured in road accidentTottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini fractures his wrists and injures his pelvis in a motorbike accident.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:10 pm Brady sets sights on France upsetAssistant manager Liam Brady says the Republic of Ireland can go into their World Cup play-off against France confident of victory.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:05 pm Ian Thomsen: Williams a tough point guard for a tough coachIt takes a hard-nosed point guard to play for a demanding coach. In Deron Williams, Jerry Sloan has his bulldog, writes Ian Thomsen.
Source: SI.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:51 pm Pakistan crush limp New ZealandPakistan ease past injury-hit New Zealand by 49 runs in the first of two Twenty20 games in Dubai.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:28 pm England 2018 bid team streamlinedManchester United chief David Gill and ex-Birmingham director Karren Brady are among six members to stand down from England's 2018 World Cup bid team.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Nov 2009 | 12:32 pm Stepanek knocks out tired MurrayAndy Murray is knocked out of the Paris Masters in the third round by Radek Stepanek in three sets.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Nov 2009 | 11:40 am Rangers and Unirea fined by UefaRangers are fined £18,000 for crowd trouble at their recent Champions League game while hosts Unirea Urziceni must pay £7,200 for poor organisation.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Nov 2009 | 11:06 am Ronaldo, Henry fear missing 2010 World CupWC Playoffs preview: The specter of failure hangs over France as it faces a tricky playoff against Ireland on Saturday.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 12 Nov 2009 | 8:17 am Wickmayer says rules weren't explained properlyBelgian tennis player Yanina Wickmayer says she was never properly informed of the online reporting requirements for drug-testing that led to her one-year ban from the sport.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 7:46 am Defending champ Tsonga moves into Parish quartersA tired Andy Murray lost to Radek Stepanek 1-6, 6-3, 6-4, and a sluggish Rafael Nadal survived another three-setter in the third round of the Paris Masters on Thursday.
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