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Middlesex seal deal for GilchristMiddlesex sign former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist to spearhead their 2010 Twenty20 campaign.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Nov 2009 | 3:15 am Wednesday's poll: Who are the two best running backs in USC history?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Nov 2009 | 2:48 am Week in Soccer, Nov. 19All the big news, best moments and all the title celebrations from the past week of soccer.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 19 Nov 2009 | 2:31 am Bucky Williams, Negro Leagues Player, Dies at 102Mr. Williams played for the Homestead Grays and the Pittsburgh Crawfords from 1928-39.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:53 am Glenn Remick, Darts Promoter, Dies at 58Mr. Remick became a professional darting promoter in 1977 when he opened a dart supply store in Holyoke, Mass., and founded the Western Massachusetts Darting Association.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:52 am Expanding OneAsia Tour gets key partner on boardThe rapidly expanding OneAsia Tour appointed a powerful global media and marketing partner Thursday as chief executive Ben Sellenger said he was confident players would defect from the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:48 am Business of Green: Surf’s Up, Waste’s DownA start-up company makes surfboard cores that are 60 percent to 65 percent recycled waste, reducing the production of a material.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:45 am Prosthetics Gave Runner Unfair Edge, Report SaysThe blades, called Cheetahs, used by Oscar Pistorius, a double-amputee from South Africa, were a “clear and major advantage.”
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:39 am Swann joins England injury listEngland spinner Graeme Swann is ruled out of the first two one-day internationals against South Africa with a side strain, while James Tredwell is called up as cover.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:35 am Tracy, Scioscia win Manager of the Year awards (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:05 am Jean-Sebastien Giguere sees answer to Ducks' woes: better goaltending'We have to try to give the team a better chance to win every night,' the struggling netminder says. Jean-Sebastien Giguere , whose goaltending...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Ohio State is Rose Bowl-bound. No, reallyThe Buckeyes have frequently been in line to play the game, but they've detoured from Pasadena for years. This will be their first appearance since 1997.Ohio State is coming to the Rose Bowl, and this time it's going to stick.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Neuheisel's familiar sideline call: Quarterback shriek'I'm hard on quarterbacks,' concedes the Bruins coach, who was known for berating his signal-callers at Colorado and Washington too. But, Neuheisel says, he always follows up with encouragement. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Pau Gasol says he will play ThursdayThe All-Star's hamstring has healed enough to enable him to make his season debut against the Bulls.The All-Star's hamstring has healed enough to enable him to make his season debut against the Bulls.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Bud Selig still isn't worried about the DodgersCommissioner won't discuss what the future might hold given the McCourts' divorce proceedings but says team is 'in good hands.' ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Trojans put it on the lineDefense hasn't been able to stop the run against Stanford or Oregon.Through the first half of the season, USC's defensive line was regarded as one of college football's best, a young and talented group that stuffed the run and led the nation in sacks.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am World Cup teams are locked, with loaded questions for someFrance qualifies with help from Thierry Henry's handball, and Guus Hiddink isn't likely to return to his job with Russia. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am UCLA's Aaron Hester hasn't lost his confidenceCornerback who won starting job in the spring might play this week.UCLA defensive back Aaron Hester locked down wide receiver Nelson Rosario in practice Wednesday, then let the world know.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Trojans put it on the lineDefense hasn't been able to stop the run against Stanford or Oregon. Through the first half of the season, USC's...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Neuheisel's familiar sideline call: Quarterback shriek'I'm hard on quarterbacks,' concedes the Bruins coach, who was known for berating his signal-callers at Colorado and Washington too. But, Neuheisel says, he always follows up with encouragement.'I'm hard on quarterbacks,' concedes the Bruins coach, who was known for berating his signal-callers at Colorado and Washington too. But, Neuheisel says, he always follows up with encouragement.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Kings show what they are missing in 3-2 loss to PhiladelphiaThe absence of injured Ryan Smyth is noticeable in a game that is a dud offensively, and not much defensively either. The challenge will be for L.A. to prove it's not a one-man team. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Mike Scioscia runs away with AL manager-of-the-year honorsAngels field boss receives 15 of 28 first-place votes. Minnesota's Ron Gardenhire is second.Angels field boss receives 15 of 28 first-place votes. Minnesota's Ron Gardenhire is second.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Ohio State is Rose Bowl-bound. No, reallyThe Buckeyes have frequently been in line to play the game, but they've detoured from Pasadena for years. This will be their first appearance since 1997. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am World Cup teams are locked, with loaded questions for someFrance qualifies with help from Thierry Henry's handball, and Guus Hiddink isn't likely to return to his job with Russia.Fury in Ireland. Disillusionment in Russia. Regret in Costa Rica.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Jim Tracy is NL manager of the yearAfter announcement, the Colorado Rockies reward him with a three-year contract. Jim Tracy, whom the Colorado Rockies...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am No NFL team in L.A.? No problem for folks at local barSonny McLean's on Wilshire Boulevard and 26th Street draws Boston transplants to cheer for the NFL's Patriots and baseball's Red Sox. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am Kings show what they are missing in 3-2 loss to PhiladelphiaThe absence of injured Ryan Smyth is noticeable in a game that is a dud offensively, and not much defensively either. The challenge will be for L.A. to prove it's not a one-man team.Anyone who has followed the Kings for more than a few seasons is conditioned to wait for the next shoe -- or skate -- to drop during even the most prosperous of times.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am UCLA's Aaron Hester hasn't lost his confidenceCornerback who won starting job in the spring might play this week. UCLA defensive back Aaron Hester locked down wide receiver Nelson...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am A Soccer Match in Sudan Includes Soldiers and GunsAs Egypt and Algeria’s powerhouse soccer teams squared off for a chance to go to the World Cup, the host Sudanese were not playing games.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:49 am Irish 'cheated' by Henry handballRepublic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne says he felt "cheated" after Thierry Henry's handball helped France deny Ireland of a place at the World Cup.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:44 am James' 18 points lead No. 3 Texas past W. Carolina (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:38 am James' 18 points lead No. 3 Texas past W. CarolinaDamion James scored 18 points and No. 3 Texas continued to break in its talented group of freshmen with a 73-41 win over Western Carolina on Wednesday night. James, a senior, also...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:38 am Panthers cruise to 6-2 win over Sabres (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:36 am Ex-Kansas players: Coach Mark Mangino said 'hurtful' thingsFormer Kansas football players are speaking out about an investigation into allegations coach Mark Mangino has verbally abused or had inappropriate physical contact with players.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:35 am Uruguay take last World Cup spotUruguay secure the final place at the 2010 World Cup by drawing 1-1 with Costa Rica in Montevideo to seal a 2-1 aggregate winSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:33 am Jamison's double-double debut leads Wiz past Cavs (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:31 am France makes World Cup despite Henry controversyFrance qualified for its fourth consecutive World Cup when officials missed an obvious hand ball by Thierry Henry that led to William Gallas' overtime goal in a 1-1 tie against Ireland on...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:28 am Kuznetsova to play in WTA Sydney InternationalRussia's world number three Svetlana Kuznetsova on Thursday became the fifth top 10 player to commit to January's WTA/ATP Sydney International, organisers said. The French Open champion,Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:26 am Kuznetsova to play in WTA Sydney International (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:25 am NFL fines Browns Browns QB Quinn for hit on Suggs (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:23 am NFL fines Browns Browns QB Quinn for hit on SuggsCleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has been fined by the NFL for his low hit on Baltimore's Terrell Suggs. After throwing an interception in Monday night's 16-0 loss to the Ravens,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:23 am Nowitzki's 41 points lead Mavs over Spurs in OT (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:22 am LeBron James injures left wrist on dunk against the Washington WizardsLeBron James says he hurt his left wrist by banging it on the rim while dunking late in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 108-91 loss to the Washington Wizards.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:22 am Selig: Baseball will tighten playoff schedule (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:21 am AP IMPACT: NFL players hide, fear concussions (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:20 am Johnson's 30 lead streaking Hawks past HeatJoe Johnson scored 30 to lead the Hawks past the Heat and to their sixth win in a row.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:19 am Hicks trying to keep majority ownership of Rangers (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:18 am LeBron hurts wrist in Cavaliers' loss to WizardsWASHINGTON(AP) With LeBron James taking a second-half breather, Gilbert Arenas , Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler put the Washington Wizards way ahead.
Source: SI.com | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:10 am FanHouse: USF basketball in trouble with NCAA
Source: SI.com | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:10 am Hawks 10-2 after 6th straight winATLANTA(AP) When Joe Johnson is scoring and Josh Smith is doing a little bit of everything, the Atlanta Hawks are awfully hard to beat.
Source: SI.com | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:10 am Put a Heisman in Stanford Back’s Juggling ActToby Gerhart, a senior tailback who is also a professional baseball prospect, has stiff-armed convention, critics and convenience while insinuating himself into the Heisman conversation.
Source: NYT > Sports | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:06 am New York Jets coach Rex Ryan says crying example of being true to himselfNew York Jets coach Rex Ryan says his crying in front of his team earlier this week is just another example of him staying true to himself.Source: ESPN.com | 19 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am Miami Dolphins put RB Ronnie Brown on IR, ending seasonDolphins running back Ronnie Brown has been placed on injured reserve, ending his season, a league source said on Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Nov 2009 | 11:59 pm N.H.L. Roundup: Panthers Continue to Surge, Halting the Sabres’ Winning StreakMichael Frolik scored twice, Dominic Moore and Rostislav Olesz had a goal and an assist each, and Tomas Vokoun made 26 saves for Florida.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 11:56 pm N.B.A. Roundup: Wizards Shut Down Cavs to Halt Six-Game SlideLeBron James was stymied down the stretch by the Wizards’ defense, and Antawn Jamison delivered a double-double in his season debut.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 11:56 pm No Victories, but Lots of GiveawaysRecent promotions by the Nets show how far the team is willing to go to fill its arena while dealing with a poor economy and a losing record.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 11:55 pm Sex-Verification Results on South African Runner AwaitedTrack and field’s governing body had been expected to announce its findings on Caster Semenya by Friday, but instead said it would not discuss her medical tests.
Source: NYT > Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 11:53 pm Flyers-Kings SumsSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 11:16 pm Backup Boucher keys Flyers' 3-2 win over KingsMika Pyorala scored his first NHL goal, backup goalie Brian Boucher made 37 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers opened a trip with their seventh victory in eight games, 3-2 over the Los...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 11:05 pm Nothing funny as James hurt, NBA Cavs loseCleveland superstar LeBron James was nursing a sore left wrist after banging it on the rim of the basket in the Cavs' 108-91 National Basketball Association loss to Washington. "I hit itSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 10:58 pm Harrington, Knicks beat Pacers to snap 6-game skidAl Harrington scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter against his former team, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 110-103 on Wednesday night to snap a six-game losing...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 10:57 pm Roy, Aldridge help Blazers hold off Pistons 87-81The Blazers led by as many as 20 points in the second half, but the Pistons chipped away and closed to 76-70 on Charlie Villanueva's jumper with 3 minutes left. Villanueva hit another...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 18 Nov 2009 | 10:49 pm Bud Selig still isn't worried about the DodgersCommissioner won't discuss what the future might hold given the McCourts' divorce proceedings but says team is 'in good hands.'Commissioner Bud Selig said the Dodgers were "in good hands" for now but refused to offer assurances to fans worried that the McCourt divorce saga could compromise the future of the club.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 18 Nov 2009 | 10:05 pm Angry Keane blasts FIFA over seedingsIreland captain Robbie Keane has blasted football's governing body for using seedings in the World Cup playoff draw, and claims FIFA president Sepp Blatter will be delighted France qualified. Keane's clinical first-half goal put Ireland ahead at Stade de France, but William Gallas equalized in extra time and sent the French through 2-1 on aggregate after their scrappy 1-0 win in Dublin.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Nov 2009 | 8:50 pm Henry admits using his hand to qualify FranceFrance striker Thierry Henry admits he intentionally handled the ball to set up William Gallas' equalizing goal, sending France to the World Cup at Ireland's expense after an intense 1-1 draw on Wednesday. With Ireland leading 1-0 and the match level on aggregate deep into the first period of extra time, France won a free kick and Henry twice handled the ball - stopping it going out of play, then controlling it - before setting up Gallas for a header.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Nov 2009 | 8:37 pm Selig working on tightening postseason scheduleCHICAGO (AP) -- Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says he's working on tightening up the playoff schedule next season so there will be fewer off days between games.
Source: SI.com | 18 Nov 2009 | 8:03 pm Blown call gives France World Cup berth over IrelandA blown handball call in extra time gave France a spot in the World Cup at Ireland's expense after a 1-1 draw.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Nov 2009 | 7:56 pm Philadelphia Eagles' Brian Westbrook improving but out this weekWith Brian Westbrook sidelined after sustaining two concussions in three weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles are turning to McCoy in a backfield where the most experienced ball carrier is a fullback.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Nov 2009 | 7:56 pm Brady Quinn of Cleveland Browns fined by NFL for hit on Terrell Suggs of Baltimore RavensBrowns quarterback Brady Quinn has been fined by the NFL for his chop block on Baltimore's Terrell Suggs.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Nov 2009 | 7:54 pm Oakland Raiders bench JaMarcus Russell, to start Bruce Gradkowski at QBThe Raiders will start Bruce Gradkowski over JaMarcus Russell this Sunday.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Nov 2009 | 7:19 pm Cleveland Browns would give LeBron James a shotIf LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Nov 2009 | 6:45 pm U.S. loses to Denmark 3-1 in final match of 2009The U.S. started well enough but was throttled 3-1 in the second half against Denmark in their int'l friendly.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Nov 2009 | 6:36 pm Dolphins' Brown lost for season with foot injuryMIAMI (AP) -- Ronnie Brown's season is over for the Miami Dolphins.
Source: SI.com | 18 Nov 2009 | 6:31 pm Bills' new coach opts for new QBORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Perry Fewell wasted no time making changes on his first full day as the Bills interim coach, picking Ryan Fitzpatrick to be the starting quarterback.
Source: SI.com | 18 Nov 2009 | 6:18 pm Sources: Buffalo Bills contact Mike Shanahan about coaching openingOne day after firing Dick Jauron, the Bills have contacted former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan, according to two NFL sources.Source: ESPN.com | 18 Nov 2009 | 6:11 pm Trapattoni refuses to say Ireland has been robbedIreland coach Giovanni Trapattoni has refused to say his team has been robbed after referee Martin Hansson allowed France a controversial goal to qualify for the World Cup. France booked its place at next year's tournament in South Africa on Wednesday, beating Ireland 2-1 on aggregate after William Gallas scored a contentious equalizer in extra time.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Nov 2009 | 6:03 pm Germany and Ivory Coast draw 2-2 in friendlyGermany paid tribute to fallen 'keeper Robert Enke ahead of their 2-2 draw with the Ivory Coast in a friendly.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Nov 2009 | 4:58 pm Tracy, Scioscia win manager of the year awardsNEW YORK (AP) -- Jim Tracy of Colorado has won the NL Manager of the Year award and Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels has been selected for the AL honor.
Source: SI.com | 18 Nov 2009 | 4:33 pm Slovenia beats Russia to reach World CupA first-half goal from Zlatko Dedic earned Slovenia a place at next year's World Cup finals in South Africa, eliminating Russia on the away goals rule. Slovenia surprised Russia with its attacking game, giving the home side little space to play. Russia won 2-1 in Moscow on Saturday, but Slovenia's 1-0 win was enough to secure its berth to South Africa.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Nov 2009 | 4:30 pm Portugal reaches World Cup by beating Bosnia 1-0Portugal qualified for its third straight World Cup on Wednesday, beating Bosnia 1-0 after Raul Meireles' second-half goal in the second leg. Meireles' low shot in the 56th minute from Nani's pass gave Portugal a 2-0 win on aggregate to advance to next year's tournament in South Africa. Portugal beat Bosnia 1-0 on Saturday in the first leg in Lisbon.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 18 Nov 2009 | 3:37 pm Portugal, Slovenia & Greece reach World CupPortugal, Slovenia and Greece win their respective play-off ties to book their places at the 2010 World Cup.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Nov 2009 | 2:55 pm Hatton 'set for Marquez showdown'Ricky Hatton's American promoter says a fight against Mexican three-weight world champion Juan Manuel Marquez could happen in Manchester next year.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pm Yahia sends Algeria to World CupAntar Yahia scores the only goal of the game as Algeria beat Egypt 1-0 to clinch Africa's final spot at next year's World Cup.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Nov 2009 | 12:42 pm Semenya tests not complete - IAAFGender tests on South African athlete Caster Semenya are yet to be completed, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) reveal.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Nov 2009 | 11:50 am Eduardo signs new deal at ArsenalArsenal striker Eduardo signs a new long-term contract at the club.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Nov 2009 | 11:21 am College football's best race is in the Pac-10Conference championship games have robbed college football of much of its drama, says Stewart Mandel -- but not in the Pac-10, where four teams still have a realistic shot at the title.
Source: SI.com | 18 Nov 2009 | 11:06 am All Blacks bring in star playersNew Zealand make 13 changes to the side that beat Italy 20-6 last weekend as their star players return to take on England at Twickenham on Saturday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 18 Nov 2009 | 10:49 am Arash Markazi: NBA Rookie RankingsWith rookie Brandon Jennings, who scored 55 points in a game last week, the Bucks may have found their best player since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 40 years ago, says Arash Markazi.
Source: SI.com | 18 Nov 2009 | 10:40 am Federer draws Del Potro, Murray in ATP Finals groupTop-ranked Roger Federer was drawn Wednesday to play both U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Murray in the round-robin phase of the ATP World Tour Finals.
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