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Ramzi stripped of Olympic 1,500-meter gold (AP)AP - Two officials with knowledge of the decision tell The Associated Press that Rashid Ramzi has been stripped of his 1,500-meter Olympic gold medal for doping.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Nov 2009 | 3:33 am Smith rules out Scotland returnRangers manager Walter Smith will not be leaving the Ibrox club to return to his old job in charge of Scotland.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Nov 2009 | 2:37 am Memo to LeBron: MJ is doing fine without your helpWith all due respect, you're taking this "King James" thing too far. Being a great player and one of the best talkers in the league doesn't mean every half-baked idea that pops into...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 2:27 am Memo to LeBron: MJ is doing fine without your help (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Nov 2009 | 2:27 am World Week In Pictures, Nov. 18Click here for the sporting week in weird, wonderful and wacky images from clear across the globe!Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Nov 2009 | 2:07 am Olympic champ Kitajima back in combat modeJapan's two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima has returned to competition after a break of 15 months on the road to the 2012 London Games. The 27-year-old swimmerSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 2:01 am Aussie Paralympian conquers 96 km jungle trekAustralian Paralympian Kurt Fearnley completed a gruelling 96 kilometre (60 mile) crawl along a jungle trek on Wednesday, just weeks after taking the New York marathon wheelchair title. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:52 am Ramirez, Darvish named MVPs of Japanese baseballVenezuelan outfielder Alex Ramirez was named MVP of Japan's Central League for the second straight year on Wednesday while pitcher Yu Darvish took the Pacific League honors. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:52 am Ramirez, Darvish named MVPs of Japanese baseball (AP)AP - Venezuelan outfielder Alex Ramirez was named MVP of Japan's Central League for the second straight year on Wednesday while pitcher Yu Darvish took the Pacific League honors.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:52 am Aldrich, No. 1 Kansas avoid upstart MemphisCole Aldrich had 18 points, 11 rebounds and blocked five shots, helping top-ranked Kansas overcome a sloppy night to hold off Memphis 57-55 in a rematch of the 2008 national championship game Tuesday.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:27 am Royals ace Zack Greinke wins AL Cy Young AwardZack Greinke fidgeted a bit and spoke softly. Winning the Cy Young Award brought up a whole lot of unwanted attention. "A lot of stuff going on today when I usually just like doing...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:12 am Royals ace Zack Greinke wins AL Cy Young Award (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:12 am Bills fire Jauron and tag Fewell as interim coachCoordinator Perry Fewell was pegged by Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson to take over as interim coach because of the job he did in holding together the team's ragtag, injury-depleted...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:11 am Bills fire Jauron and tag Fewell as interim coach (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:11 am Lakers almost let it get awaySecond unit struggles against Pistons, but L.A. ends losing streak at two.Second unit struggles against Pistons, but L.A. ends losing streak at two.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am It's a strong start for Marcus Simmons and USCThe junior guard scores a career-high 18 points to help Kevin O'Neill get a victory in his debut as Trojans coach.Dwight Lewis led four players in double figures with 22 points and USC made Kevin O'Neill a winner in his return to the college coaching ranks with a 77-67 victory over UC Riverside.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Who would have guessed? Rick Neuheisel has UCLA playing as well as USCText messages from press row . . .Who would have imagined that in only his second season, Rick Neuheisel would have UCLA playing as well as USC? . . .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am It's a strong start for Marcus Simmons and USCThe junior guard scores a career-high 18 points to help Kevin O'Neill get a victory in his debut as Trojans coach. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Stanley Hasiak regroups and returnsFreshman lineman is back at practice after a trip home to Hawaii to sort things out. Freshman lineman is back...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Who would have guessed? Rick Neuheisel has UCLA playing as well as USCText messages from press row . . . Text messages from press row . . .Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Harbaugh, USC have two points of viewStanford Coach Jim Harbaugh says play Saturday was not a jab at USC Coach Pete Carroll, but others are not so sure.USC won't play Stanford again until Oct. 9, but memories of Saturday's humiliating 55-21 defeat at the Coliseum are sure to linger for the Trojans.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers almost let it get awaySecond unit struggles against Pistons, but L.A. ends losing streak at two. Second unit struggles against Pistons,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Ducks hope meetings result in more than just talkAfter winless weeklong trip, the team practices in preparation for Thursday's home game against the Lightning. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Backups back up Barkley roleWith an open day this week after a blowout loss against Stanford, USC quarterbacks Aaron Corp and Mitch Mustain are once again competing, though not for a starting position.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Bruins go far outside comfort zone with opening lossUCLA is unrecognizable in its loss to Cal State Fullerton, the worst performance he has seen in 13 years. Many of their problems seem too tough to fix.UCLA is unrecognizable in its loss to Cal State Fullerton, the worst performance he has seen in 13 years. Many of their problems seem too tough to fix.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Turns out, all Andre Agassi needed was . . . loveHis harrowing autobiography notwithstanding, the tennis great appears to have achieved inner peace. Steffi Graf and their kids are a big part of that. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Pau Gasol should be back ThursdayGasol, now an actor as well, feeling less pain in his hamstring.In his acting debut, Pau Gasol died of a brain injury as a character on Monday night's episode of "CSI: Miami."
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Gap play is working against USCThe other conference schools are catching up to the Trojans, thanks to experienced coaching staffs and more talented players being available. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Turns out, all Andre Agassi needed was . . . loveHis harrowing autobiography notwithstanding, the tennis great appears to have achieved inner peace. Steffi Graf and their kids are a big part of that.Andre Agassi is asked whether he is happy right now.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Bruins go far outside comfort zone with opening lossUCLA is unrecognizable in its loss to Cal State Fullerton, the worst performance he has seen in 13 years. Many of their problems seem too tough to fix. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am The Pau Watch extends to TVPhil Jackson has a field day with Pau Gasol's extended injury, and his guest spot on 'CSI: Miami.'Will this season never end?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am They have two points of viewStanford Coach Jim Harbaugh says play Saturday was not a jab at USC Coach Pete Carroll, but others are not so sure. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Clippers' loss is bigger than just a gameThey drop to 4-8 with defeat against Hornets and, even worse, absorb another major injury, as Kareem Rush suffers a torn knee ligament and is lost for the season.An already subdued Clippers locker room -- quieted after a 110-102 loss to the Hornets on Tuesday night at New Orleans Arena -- became even more downcast when Kareem Rush arrived on crutches, moving slowly to his spot near the corner.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am MCC rules out renaming Lord'sThe owners of Lord's will not sell the stadium's naming rights to fund a £400m redevelopment of the famous venue.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:57 am Moore leads No. 1 UConn in rout of No. 10 Texas (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:53 am Mikitenko to compete in Great Australian RunTwo-time defending World Marathon Majors champion Irina Mikitenko has been lined up for this month's Great Australian Run, organisers said on Wednesday. The 37-year-old German, who has...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:53 am Cyclist Evans expects big things from Armstrong (AP)AP - Road race world champion Cadel Evans is predicting bigger things for seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong in 2010 than he achieved in his comeback to professional cycling this season.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:50 am Cyclist Evans expects big things from ArmstrongRoad race world champion Cadel Evans is predicting bigger things for seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong in 2010 than he achieved in his comeback to professional cycling this...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:49 am Report: Kimi Raikkonen out of F1 next season (AP)AP - Kimi Raikkonen will sit out of Formula One next season after failing to secure a move back to McLaren, Finnish media reported Wednesday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:44 am Rafa desperate for domestic gloryLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez has insisted he would rather win the Premier League trophy than another Champions League title.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:40 am Ferguson expecting two-horse raceManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes the Premier League will turn into a two-horse race as usual this season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:38 am Carmelo Anthony scored 32 in Nuggets' 130-112 win over short-handed RaptorsDENVER - 'Melo overcame his migraine and the Toronto Raptors. Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points in 30 minutes despite suffering from a severe headache and reserve J.R. Smith had 29,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:38 am College of Charleston beats Winthrop 69-57 (AP)AP - Andrew Goudelock scored 18 points and Jeremy Simmons added 14 to help College of Charleston beat Winthrop 69-57 for its first win of the season on Tuesday night.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:22 am Kobe returns to form with 40 as Lakers beat PistonsLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kobe Bryant showed no signs of injury as the 11-time All-Star guard lit up the scoreboard for 40 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 106-93 victory over the Detroit...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:12 am After 5 Years, Backman Gets a Second ChanceThe new manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones had off-field problems that led to his firing by the Diamondbacks in 2004.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:10 am Use of Statistics Helps Greinke to A.L. Cy YoungThe Royals’ ace easily outdistanced Felix Hernandez for the Cy Young Award after compiling a 16-8 record with a major league-low 2.16 earned run average.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:08 am Analysis: Iverson Is an Option the Knicks Will Probably DeclineThe free agent would attract fans, but it could hinder the development of young players and the clearing of salary-cap space for the 2010 free-agent bonanza.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:06 am For Some TV Time, St. Peter’s Bumps Breakfast for BasketballAppearing on ESPN’s 24-hour College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon was apparently worth every wink of lost sleep for St. Peter’s College and Monmouth.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:05 am Shanahan Retires After 21-Year CareerBrendan Shanahan, No. 11 on the N.H.L.’s career goal-scoring list, announced his retirement after failing to latch on with a team this season.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:03 am FanHouse: Pacquiao's trainer taunts Mayweather
Source: SI.com | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:03 am No. 1 Kansas avoids upset
Source: SI.com | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:03 am Ovechkin scores in return as Caps sink RangersNEW YORK(AP) Alex Ovechkin gave the Washington Capitals a jolt simply by returning to the lineup. Matt Bradley delivered the jump they needed with a bloody fight and a big third-period goal.
Source: SI.com | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:03 am Pacers extend Nets' franchise-worst start to 0-11The worst start in franchise history continues for the Nets. Shorthanded New Jersey fell to 0-11 with a 91-83 loss against the Pacers and stands six losses from tying a dubious record.
Source: SI.com | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:03 am Sports of The Times: Grandpa Loved Horses, or How a Filly Got Her NameRandy Vogt’s grandfather used to take him to the racetrack. In 2006, he entered a contest to name a horse, and won. Introducing One for Grandpa.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:03 am N.C.A.A. Lets Colleges Decide on a ProtocolMost colleges in the N.C.A.A. have team physicians or trainers at games, but the N.C.A.A. has no rules on how each member should manage concussions.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:01 am Men's College Basketball Roundup: UConn Advances to Garden With Rally Over Hofstra in N.I.T. Tip-OffJerome Dyson scored 23 points and No. 12 Connecticut rallied for a 76-67 victory over Hofstra on Tuesday night in the second round of the N.I.T. Season Tip-Off in Storrs, Conn.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am TV Sports: ESPN Rewards Jon Gruden Despite FlawsThe former Buccaneers coach was reluctant to be explicit about Browns Coach Eric Mangini and quarterback Brady Quinn.
Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Nov 2009 | 11:58 pm N.B.A. Roundup: Nets Remain Without a VictoryChris Douglas-Roberts scored a career-high 27 points, but the Nets dropped to 0-11 after losing to the Indiana Pacers by 3 points.
Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Nov 2009 | 11:55 pm Wilson, Hejduk lead Avalanche past Flames (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Nov 2009 | 10:44 pm No. 2 Spartans escape Gonzaga's upset bidDurrell Summers hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:02 left, made two at the line with 5.7 seconds to go and finished with 21 points to help No. 2 Michigan State rally for a 75-71 win over Gonzaga on Tuesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Nov 2009 | 9:46 pm Bruins, far from perfect, need lots of practice after loss to Cal State FullertonThe 68-65 double-overtime defeat reinforces fears the team is in for a rocky season. 'We have a lot of improving to do,' says senior Michael Roll.The UCLA basketball team will return to practice this afternoon, back to work after spending a day pondering all that went wrong in the season opener against Cal State Fullerton.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Nov 2009 | 9:18 pm Kansas Jayhawks program faces internal investigationKansas has launched an internal investigation related to a personnel matter within coach Mark Mangino's football program, the university confirmed Tuesday.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Nov 2009 | 9:09 pm Bills fire Jauron; Fewell taking overBUFFALO (AP) -- Buffalo Bills coach Dick Jauron has been fired.
Source: SI.com | 17 Nov 2009 | 8:46 pm Buffalo Bills fire head coach Dick Jauron after 3-6 startThe Bills have fired head coach Dick Jauron after a 3-6 start in which the offense has been one of the worst in the NFL, according to multiple sources.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Nov 2009 | 8:23 pm Starry Galaxy wary of scrappy Salt Lake in MLS CupL.A.'s stars have Sunday's MLS Cup in sight, but a battle-tested Salt Lake could sink their hopes in a black hole.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Nov 2009 | 7:46 pm Joe Posnanski: Greinke's award a victory over the victoryWho says victories define a pitcher? Others had more wins, but the Royals' Zack Greinke took the AL Cy Young in a landslide. It's change that feels like progress, writes Joe Posnanski.
Source: SI.com | 17 Nov 2009 | 7:30 pm Chiefs' Bowe gets 4-game ban for drug violationKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Kansas City Chiefs say wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's drug policy.
Source: SI.com | 17 Nov 2009 | 7:24 pm Kansas City Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe suspended four gamesKansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing substances.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Nov 2009 | 7:12 pm New York Knicks stop short of saying Allen Iverson's worth lookThe New York Knicks passed on a chance to sign Allen Iverson last summer. A few months and only one victory later, they have to decide if he's worth reconsidering.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Nov 2009 | 6:56 pm Cincinnati Bengals sign Larry JohnsonFormer Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday morning, a source told ESPN.com's John Clayton.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Nov 2009 | 6:09 pm Brendan Shanahan retiring after 21 seasons in NHLBrendan Shanahan is retiring from the NHL.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Nov 2009 | 6:00 pm Notre Dame Fighting Irish coach Charlie Weis says he doesn't believe a decision has been made yet on whether he'll be backNotre Dame coach Charlie Weis says he doesn't believe a decision has been made yet on whether he will be back with the Fighting Irish in 2010.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Nov 2009 | 5:59 pm Querrey on mend, back on court after scary injuryAmerican Sam Querrey is back practicing for his return to the ATP Tour after he cut two muscles in his right forearm after sitting on a glass table that broke in Thailand.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Nov 2009 | 5:44 pm Gayle leaves tour for ill motherWest Indies captain Chris Gayle leaves his side's tour of Australia to be with his unwell mother in Jamaica.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Nov 2009 | 5:16 pm Brazil beats Oman 2-0 in exhibitionNilmar scored early and Brazil beat Oman 2-0 Tuesday night to complete a two-game exhibition tour.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Nov 2009 | 5:02 pm Coaches insist England are unitedEngland's under-fire coaching staff insists there are no behind-the-scenes differences in the style they want the team to play in.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Nov 2009 | 4:37 pm Royals ace beats out Hernandez, takes first Cy YoungNEW YORK (AP) -- Zack Greinke has won the American League Cy Young Award, beating out Felix Hernandez after a spectacular season short on wins but long on domination.
Source: SI.com | 17 Nov 2009 | 4:34 pm Kansas City Royals' Zack Greinke wins American League Cy Young AwardZack Greinke has won the American League Cy Young Award, beating out Felix Hernandez after a spectacular season short on wins but long on domination.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Nov 2009 | 4:04 pm Sea the Stars wins top awardSea The Stars wins the awards for Horse of the Year and best three-year-old at the Cartier Horse of the Year awards.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Nov 2009 | 4:02 pm Verbal war over Egypt-Algeria tieA war of words breaks out between Egypt and Algeria and Sudan tightens security ahead of the World Cup play-off.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Nov 2009 | 3:52 pm Shanahan hangs up skates after 21 NHL seasonsBrendan Shanahan is retiring from the NHL after 21 seasons and an almost certain Hall of Fame career.
Source: SI.com | 17 Nov 2009 | 3:45 pm Henry: Hardest yet to come against IrelandStriker Thierry Henry says the hard work is not over just because France won 1-0 in Ireland in the first match of their World Cup playoff, and he expects the Irish to fight back in the return leg. France needs only a draw on Wednesday at Stade de France to qualify for next year's World Cup in South Africa, while Ireland has to win to stand a chance of qualifying. Henry said Tuesday that "the hardest is yet to come, the hardest part is finishing what you've started.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Nov 2009 | 3:36 pm Needing a win, Bosnia relying on home advantageA desperate Bosnia will make things very difficult for Portugal in Wednesday's second-leg World Cup playoff tie.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Nov 2009 | 3:32 pm Injured Roddick pulls out of season-ending eventAndy Roddick withdrew from the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals because of a left knee injury and was replaced by Robin Soderling.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 17 Nov 2009 | 3:22 pm Roddick pulls out of Tour FinalsWorld number six Andy Roddick withdraws from the World Tour Finals at London's O2 Arena with injury, and is replaced by Robin Soderling.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Nov 2009 | 3:14 pm Ronaldo passes medical tests, to train soonReal Madrid star Ronaldo will soon resume full training after passing medical tests on his troublesome ankle.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 17 Nov 2009 | 3:13 pm Saracens humble Boks at WembleySouth Africa suffer a third straight defeat on their tour of Europe as Premiership leaders Saracens come from 18-6 behind to win a thrilling encounter at Wembley.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Nov 2009 | 2:41 pm England win final one-day warm-upEngland beat South Africa A by four wickets in their final warm-up before the one-day series begins on Friday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Nov 2009 | 1:35 pm Trapattoni wants cool Irish headsGiovanni Trapattoni says his Republic of Ireland players will not allow their anger to boil over as they attempt to dump France out of the World Cup.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Nov 2009 | 1:31 pm Weis doesn't think 2010 decision has been madeSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis says he doesn't believe a decision has been made yet on whether he will be back with the Fighting Irish in 2010.
Source: SI.com | 17 Nov 2009 | 12:14 pm
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