World Sports Headlines for November 29, 2009

Wenger slams Dutch FA over RVP

Arsene Wenger has criticised the Dutch federation for their "disrespectful" treatment of Arsenal regarding injured striker Robin van Persie.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:24 am

Anelka hoping to sign new Blues deal

Nicolas Anelka is hoping to sign a new Chelsea deal "soon" after admitting he would like to see out the rest of his career at Stamford Bridge.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:21 am

Saarinen wins 10km cross country

Finland's Aino-Kaisa Saarinen won the nordic skiing 10km classic style race here on Sunday. The reigning world champion in the discipline clocked 25min 58sec to finish 13 seconds ahead...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:20 am

Molinaris give Italy first World Cup title

SHENZHEN, China - Francesco and Edoardo Molinari became the first brother combination to win the World Cup of Golf, giving Italy its first title in the team event with a one-stroke...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:18 am

Ancelotti targets European glory

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti says he would prefer to win the Champions League over the Premier League.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:09 am

Davydenko shocks Federe in ATP semi-final (AFP)

AFP - Russia's Nikolay Davydenko stunned Roger Federer to reach the final of the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 victory over the world number one on Saturday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am

Molinaris give Italy first World Cup title (AP)

AP - Francesco and Edoardo Molinari became the first brother combination to win the World Cup of Golf, giving Italy its first title in the team event with a one-stroke victory over Sweden and Ireland on Sunday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:42 am

Stanford beats Notre Dame in Weis' possible finale (AP)

AP - Toby Gerhart turned what could be Charlie Weis' final game as Notre Dame coach into his own Heisman Trophy infomercial. Gerhart ran for 205 yards and three scores, threw an 18-yard touchdown pass and scored the game-winning touchdown with 59 seconds left to help Stanford hand Weis and the Fighting Irish a fourth straight loss to end the regular season, 45-38 Saturday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:17 am

The Year the Davis Cup Felt Empty

In 1974, four South Africans who dreamed of sipping Champagne from the Davis Cup finally had their hands on it, but there would be no celebration.

Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:56 am

Coroner: Assistant EIU coach dies in car crash

A coroner says an assistant football coach for Eastern Illinois has died following a car crash that happened as he returned home from a game. The team had a playoff game against Southern
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:56 am

Coroner: Assistant EIU coach dies in car crash (AP)

AP - A coroner says an assistant football coach for Eastern Illinois has died following a car crash that happened as he returned home from a game.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:56 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Rangers Fall Victim to Crosby’s 5-Point Night

The Rangers made it 13 straight regulation losses in Pittsburgh on a night when Sidney Crosby had three goals and two assists.

Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:53 am

Devils 6, Islanders 1: Devils Brush Off Injuries and Roll On

Despite the absence six strong players from their lineup Saturday, the Devils pulled away in the third period against the Islanders.

Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:52 am

Stanford 45, Notre Dame 38: Wild End to Weis’s Likely Finale With the Irish

In a game dominated by offense, Toby Gerhart scored the winning touchdown with 59 seconds left and Stanford dealt Notre Dame its fourth straight loss.

Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:50 am

Bute KOs Andrade to keep IBF super middleweight belt

Unbeaten Lucian Bute knocked out Librado Andrade in the fourth round here to retain his International Boxing Federation super middleweight world title. The Romanian-born Bute, who has...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:44 am

Bute KOs Andrade to keep IBF super middleweight belt (AFP)

AFP - Unbeaten Lucian Bute knocked out Librado Andrade in the fourth round here to retain his International Boxing Federation super middleweight world title.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:44 am

National Roundup: T.C.U. Punches B.C.S. Ticket; Oklahoma State Is Out

The Sooners dominated the 11th-ranked Cowboys in a 27-0 victory. It was Oklahoma State’s worst offensive performance of the decade.

Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:40 am

Villanova 38, Holy Cross 28: Holy Cross Falls Short, but Holds Hope Its Program Is Rising

Holy Cross’s Dominic Randolph passed for 347 yards and 3 touchdowns, but the Crusaders, playing in their first playoff game since 1983, lost at Villanova.

Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:35 am

Super Molinari brothers claim first World Cup for Italy

SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) - Brothers Francesco and Edoardo Molinari won a dramatic three-way final round battle with Sweden and Ireland to claim a first World Cup of Golf for Italy by one...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:34 am

Women’s College Basketball Roundup: Notre Dame Beats Oklahoma; Top-Ranked UConn Cruises

Skylar Diggins scored 16 points Saturday and fifth-ranked Notre Dame beat its third ranked opponent in six games, knocking off No. 20 Oklahoma.

Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:30 am

The waiting continues with Tiger Woods (AP)

AP - Moments after pulling out of his driveway in the middle of the night, Tiger Woods drove his SUV over a fire hydrant and into a tree, causing injuries that sent him to the hospital to be treated.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:29 am

Italy edge to World Cup victory

Edoardo and Francesco Molinari hold off Ireland and Sweden on a tense final day to secure Italy's first victory in the World Cup of Golf in China.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:26 am

Vodka floors Bruce Lee to win Japan Cup

TOKYO (Reuters) - Vodka became Japan's most successful Grade One winner on Sunday when she clinched the prestigious Japan Cup by a nose to capture her seventh victory at the highest level.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:25 am

Analysis: N.B.A. Shows Are Better Than the Previews

During the Thanksgiving weekend, the networks’ choices of games illustrated the surprises so far this season.

Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:25 am

For a Budding Fan, Basketball the Way It Ought to Be

Instead of taking his 3-year-old son to an overpriced and underwhelming N.B.A. game, the writer opted for a college game in Brooklyn.

Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:21 am

Listening to Wisdom From a 10-Year-Old Son About His Head Injury

After a helmet-to-helmet hit in a peewee team’s practice, a 10-year-old helped his parents make the decision on when to play again.

Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:20 am

Hawaii spoils Navy coach's island homecoming

Hawaii coach Greg McMackin said no one but his team and his coaches believed a few months ago that the Warriors had a chance to make it past the regular season. But now, after beating...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:12 am

Florida throttles FSU in Tebow's Swamp farewell

Tim Tebow threw for three TDs, ran for two scores and top-ranked Florida beat rival Florida State 37-10 Saturday for its sixth consecutive victory in the heated rivalry.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Tim Tebow's last home hurrah comes at Bobby Bowden's expense

Florida quarterback leads Gators at Florida Field over Florida State and its venerable coach, who might not even be coaching the Seminoles next season.

Tim Tebow and Bobby Bowden left final footprints on Florida Field, on the same Saturday, in the same November.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

At 0-16, the New Jersey Nets are bad, but not THAT bad

Nets are one loss from equaling worst start in NBA history, but their talent level is much better than the 1988-89 Heat and 1999 Clippers, who share the record, or the all-time losers, the 1972-73 Six

On the bright side for the 0-16 Nets, who must beat the Lakers today or join the dregs of NBA history, they're the best historically awful team ever.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Angels and Dodgers face similar payroll situations

There doesn't appear to be much wiggle room, so a big deal or run at top free agents would require some creative accounting.

When the last out of the American League Championship Series was made in October, the Angels trimmed almost $51 million from their payroll, as Vladimir Guerrero, Kelvim Escobar, John Lackey, Bobby Abreu, Chone Figgins, Darren Oliver and Robb Quinlan headed for free agency.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

USC's Dwight Lewis is in a shooting slump

He has made only 25% of his shots in the last two games. Twenty minutes after practice ended, USC senior guard Dwight Lewis remained...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Pau Gasol sparks Lakers in rout

He has 22 points and 12 rebounds as Lakers win fourth in a row.

He has 22 points and 12 rebounds as Lakers win fourth in a row.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Pau Gasol sparks Lakers in rout

He has 22 points and 12 rebounds as Lakers win fourth in a row. He has 22 points and 12 rebounds as Lakers win...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

USC linebackers find their way back

After a strong start to the season and then a dropoff, Smith, Galippo and Kennard key a strong effort on defense. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Kings tough out a victory over Chicago Blackhawks

Physical play helps L.A. snap three-game home losing streak.

With their top line sorely missing Ryan Smyth and their offense sagging, the Kings reverted to the hard-hitting defensive efforts that were so effective for them last season.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Trojans' 28-7 win over Bruins leaves a city inflamed

USC beats UCLA for the 10th time in 11 years, but late touchdown pass stirs passions in the crosstown rivalry and leads to benches-clearing incident. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Trojans' 28-7 win over Bruins leaves a city inflamed

USC beats UCLA for the 10th time in 11 years, but late touchdown pass stirs passions in the crosstown rivalry and leads to benches-clearing incident.

USC beats UCLA for the 10th time in 11 years, but late touchdown pass stirs passions in the crosstown rivalry and leads to benches-clearing incident.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Kings tough out a victory over Chicago Blackhawks

Physical play helps L.A. snap three-game home losing streak. With their top line sorely missing Ryan Smyth and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

It wasn't even caused by purple rain

Part of Trinity River, which runs through Fort Worth, has been dyed purple temporarily to honor the Texas Christian team. Texas Christian's...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Pac-10: Arizona rallies to beat Arizona State

Wildcats take advantage of a muffed punt and kick a last-second field goal to win, 20-17. Alex Zendejas kicked...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

These mediocre teams don't deserve to be the talk of the town

The week began with an emphasis on fiction, the newspaper headlines reading: "For UCLA and USC, Momentum Moves Across Town,"and "This City Could Be UCLA's For The Taking."
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Sportsmanship takes a timeout

Crosstown duel turns even uglier at the finish

Crosstown duel turns even uglier at the finish.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Angels and Dodgers face similar payroll situations

There doesn't appear to be much wiggle room, so a big deal or run at top free agents would require some creative accounting. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Long Beach State could give UCLA a long day in 76 Classic

The Bruins expect a tough test from a hard-nosed 49ers team that caused problems for No. 19 Clemson.

Go back through the record book -- there were plenty of seasons when UCLA might not have seen Long Beach State as a threat.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Mike Penner dies at 52; Los Angeles Times sportswriter

Penner had been a columnist and covered the Olympics, the Angels, World Cup soccer, tennis and sports media for The Times. In 2007, he announced that he was a transsexual.

Mike Penner, a longtime Los Angeles Times sportswriter who made headlines in 2007 when he announced that he was transsexual, has died. He was 52.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Tiger Woods delays interview

He will speak to the Florida Highway Patrol on Sunday after crashing his SUV in the middle of the night.

Amid a flurry of questions about his actions early Friday when he crashed an SUV at his Orlando-area mansion, Tiger Woods postponed an interview Saturday with Florida Highway Patrol troopers, but the golfer has agreed to be interviewed today, the agency said.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Stanford gives Notre Dame another black eye

Gerhart rushes for 205 yards and the Cardinal pins a 45-38 loss on the Irish in what could have been Weis' last game. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels tells his side of trash-talking incident

Apologetic for two recently publicized incidents, Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels nevertheless wants to set the record straight -- he's not a trash-talking renegade.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:55 am

3 Gerhart TDs burn Irish as Weis decision looms

Toby Gerhart turned what could be Charlie Weis' final game as Notre Dame coach into his own Heisman Trophy infomercial.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:49 am

UGA rushes for 339 yards, upsets No. 7 Ga. Tech

ATLANTA(AP) Georgia came out running and never slowed down.

Source: SI.com | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:45 am

Gerhart's 4 TDs lift Stanford by Irish

STANFORD, Calif.(AP) Toby Gerhart turned what could be Charlie Weis' final game as Notre Dame coach into his own Heisman Trophy infomercial.

Source: SI.com | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:45 am

Crosby's hat trick helps Pens dismantle Rangers

PITTSBURGH(AP) Sidney Crosby made the Penguins' cap night giveaway at Mellon Arena an appropriate one.

Source: SI.com | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:45 am

Gary Van Sickle: Tiger's wall of privacy may crumble

Rumors may be swirling, but there's much we have yet to learn about Tiger Woods' early-morning car accident. It could cause his circle of privacy to crumble, writes Gary Van Sickle.

Source: SI.com | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:45 am

Live - South Africa v England

James Anderson takes his first five-wicket haul in one-day internationals as England dominate South Africa in Port Elizabeth.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:39 am

Crosby hat trick lifts Pens over Rangers

Sidney Crosby had his fourth career hat trick and added two assists for his second five-point game Saturday as Pittsburgh notched an 8-3 NHL victory over the New York Rangers. Crosby,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:32 am

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to sit Sunday against Baltimore Ravens

Ben Roethlisberger, who sustained his fourth concussion in four years last Sunday, will miss this week's game against the Ravens.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:19 am

LSU survives after Arkansas pulls tying FG in OT

Josh Jasper hit a 41-yard field goal with 4 seconds to go to force overtime, then made a 36-yarder in overtime to lift LSU (No. 15 BCS, No. 17 AP) to a 33-30 victory over Arkansas on Saturday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:06 am

Top 25 U.S. College Football Capsules

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Tim Tebow's final home game went about like everyone expected. There were tears, touchdowns and another thumping. Tebow threw for three TDs, ran for two scores and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:06 am

South Korea field hockey champions

South Korea came from a goal down early in the second half to beat Olympic champions Germany 5-3 at the men's field hockey Champions Trophy here Sunday. The Koreans cut Germany's defence
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:59 pm

Andy Staples: Tebow does not deserve this year's Heisman

Yes, he's become a bit of a media darling. But after Florida's 37-10 drubbing of Florida State, Tim Tebow earned a victory lap -- just don't hand him the Heisman, writes Andy Staples.

Source: SI.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:59 pm

Bowden's burden, ACC's woes and more

Congratulations to the Boise State Broncos, who might not get stiffed out of a BCS at-large bid after all. Oklahoma's pounding of Oklahoma State eliminated the Cowboys from contention, so if chalk rules on conference championship weekend, it appears Boise State will face a Big Ten opponent in the Fiesta Bowl.

Source: SI.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:56 pm

Report: Selig will step down as commish in 2012

CHICAGO (SI.com) -- Bud Selig plans to step down as commissioner of Major League Baseball when his current contract expires on Dec. 31, 2012, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune.

Source: SI.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:55 pm

TCU nabs 1st perfect regular season since 1938

Andy Dalton matched a career high with four touchdown passes, two to Antoine Hicks in a 12-second span, as fourth-ranked TCU wrapped up its first undefeated regular season in 71 years with a 51-10 victory over New Mexico on Saturday.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:54 pm

Tebow shines on senior day, Gators beat FSU again (AP)

AP - Tim Tebow's eye black is waterproof.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:40 pm

Kings beat Blackhawks 2-1 in shootout (AP)

AP - Anze Kopitar and Jack Johnson scored in the first two rounds of a shootout and Jonathan Quick stopped both Chicago attempts, leading the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 victory over the Blackhawks on Saturday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:35 pm

Lakers rout Warriors 130-97 for fifth straight win (AP)

AP - Pau Gasol scored 22 points to lead seven players in double figures and also had 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fifth straight game with a 130-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:05 pm

Georgia runs past No. 7 Georgia Tech 30-24 (AP)

AP - Georgia came out running and never slowed down.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Nov 2009 | 10:55 pm

Crosby hat trick helps Pens embarrass Rangers

Sidney Crosby had his fourth career hat trick and added two assists for his second five-point game and the Pittsburgh Penguins won for the fourth time in five games, 8-3 over the New York Rangers on Saturday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 10:43 pm

Tiger Woods, wife unavailable for interview, police say

The mystery over a Tiger Woods' car crash intensified Saturday when his agent called state troopers on their way to Woods' house and asked them to wait another day before speaking to him.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 10:14 pm

Kansas' Mangino says he's optimistic of return

Kansas' Mark Mangino says there has been no talk with school administrators about an investigation of an unspecified personal issue concerning the embattled coach.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 8:01 pm

Big Ben to sit vs. Ravens

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is expected to sit out Sunday night's game at Baltimore because of a concussion. The unexpected development apparently means inexperienced Dennis Dixon would make his first NFL start.

Source: SI.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 6:58 pm

Indianapolis Colts DE Dwight Freeney won't play vs. Houston Texans

The undefeated Indianapolis Colts will be without sack leader Dwight Freeney when they play the Houston Texans on Sunday, head coach Jim Caldwell told ESPN.com's Ed Werder.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 6:03 pm

Colts' Freeney to sit out Sunday against Texans

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney will miss Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.

Source: SI.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 5:33 pm

No. 4 TCU finishes perfect 12-0, awaits BCS fate

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Andy Dalton matched a career high with four touchdown passes, two to Antoine Hicks in a 12-second span, as fourth-ranked TCU wrapped up its first undefeated regular season in 71 years with a 51-10 victory over New Mexico on Saturday.

Source: SI.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 4:51 pm

Battling Del Potro reaches final

Juan Martin del Potro beats Robin Soderling in three sets and will face Nikolay Davydenko in Sunday's final at the World Tour Finals in London.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Nov 2009 | 4:38 pm

English Premier League Roundup, Nov. 28

PL Roundup: Wayne Rooney scored a hat-trick as Man United beat Portsmouth 4-1 on Saturday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Nov 2009 | 4:37 pm

Cole turns up the heat on Gunners

Chelsea's Joe Cole insists all the pressure will be on Arsenal when the clubs meet (LIVE on FSC) this Sunday.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Nov 2009 | 4:33 pm

Woods delays police questioning

World number one golfer Tiger Woods delays giving an interview to police about a car accident for a second day.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Nov 2009 | 3:56 pm

Italian Serie A Roundup, Nov. 28

Serie A Roundup: Genoa beat rivals Sampdoria 3-0 in a local derby featuring two penalties and three red cards.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 28 Nov 2009 | 3:53 pm

Namibia qualify for World Cup

Namibia qualify for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, where they will join Wales and South Africa in Pool D.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pm

McCaw wins 2009 IRB player award

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has been named the International Rugby Board Player of the Year, with South Africa and Declan Kidney taking the Team and Coach awards respectively.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Nov 2009 | 3:17 pm

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