N.F.L. Issues New Guidelines on ConcussionsA new rule will bar pro football players who show significant signs of head injuries from returning to games and practice.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 3:30 am Former top-ranked Amelie Mauresmo retires (AP)AP - Former top-ranked player Amelie Mauresmo has retired from tennis.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Dec 2009 | 3:28 am Scotland manager search under wayThe Scottish FA formally commences the hunt for a new national manager as the board gathers for its monthly board meeting.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Dec 2009 | 2:57 am Defense on the spot for unbeaten Cincinnati (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Dec 2009 | 2:56 am NFL changes return-to-play rules for concussions (AP)AP - NFL teams now have new, stricter instructions for when players should be allowed to return to games or practices after head injuries, guidelines that go into effect this week.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Dec 2009 | 2:49 am Nets lose NBA-record 18th straight to start season (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Dec 2009 | 2:35 am Ancelotti defends team selectionGael Kakuta misses a decisive kick as Blackburn knock Chelsea out of the Carling Cup after a penalty shoot-out.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Dec 2009 | 2:34 am Sports Briefing | Doping: Focus on SupplementsThe United States Anti-Doping Agency and several major North American sports leagues announced the formation of a group that will work to eliminate the sale of supplements tainted with steroids.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 2:28 am Paceman Lee has surgery on elbowAustralia fast bowler Brett Lee has surgery on his persistent right elbow injury.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Dec 2009 | 2:01 am NFL changes return-to-play rules for concussionsThe NFL has given its teams new instructions on when players should be allowed to return to games or practices after head injuries.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:59 am Hughes slams 'ungracious' WengerMan City manager Mark Hughes accuses Arsene Wenger of "not knowing how to behave" after the Arsenal boss refuses to shake his hand at the end of the Carling Cup tie at Eastlands.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:56 am Wisconsin hands Duke first Challenge defeatTrevon Hughes scored 19 of his career-high 26 points in the second half and Wisconsin held on to beat Duke 73-69 on Wednesday night, snapping the Blue Devils' perfect record in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:53 am Woods' sponsors standing behind him - for nowBut the world's most famous athlete, who offered a "profound apology" Wednesday following allegations of infidelity, might find new deals hard to come by, marketing experts say, and the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:44 am Woods' sponsors standing behind him - for now (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:44 am Appleby, Hend share lead at Australian Open (AP)
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Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:34 am Liga de Quito wins Copa Nissan Sudamericana titleLiga de Quito won the Copa Sudamericana title despite a 3-0 loss to Fluminense on Wednesday, winning 5-4 on aggregate.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:29 am Appleby, Hend share lead at Australian OpenStuart Appleby and Scott Hend lead the Australian Open after the first round after each shot a 6-under 66. Hend, who played in ideal morning conditions Thursday at the oceanside...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:29 am Veteran Hopkins targets Haye boutVeteran Bernard Hopkins sets his sights on a heavyweight world title clash with David Haye after making a winning return to the ring.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:15 am Tiger Woods: 'Personal failings' let family down (AP)
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News: Sports News | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:11 am Sports Briefing | Tennis: Williamses Among Four in King CupSerena and Venus Williams, Kim Clijsters and Svetlana Kuznetsova will play a one-night exhibition for the Billie Jean King Cup at Madison Square Garden on March 1.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:01 am Sports Briefing | Doping: New GuidelinesThe World Anti-Doping Agency put in place new guidelines on how to monitor athletes’ blood profiles for evidence of cheating.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Sports Briefing | Soccer: Manchester City WinsManchester City defeated Arsenal, 3-0, to advance to a League Cup semifinal against the defending champion Manchester United.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Tiger Woods regrets 'transgressions'He makes an apologetic statement on his website as tabloids continue to run with the story and others wonder about the 'smotherage' of the reporting on his personal life. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Heroine is no cupcake and 'The Blind Side' is quite a treatIt actually creates a new genre, the chick-flick sports movie, and Sandra Bullock does a great job combining privilege, pluck and compassion. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Trojans' Stanley Havili says he'll be backFullback says he's not ready to jump to the NFL. Several USC juniors will consider making themselves available...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am France doesn't get seeding for World Cup drawIn surprise move, previous tournament runner-up is left off list of seven nations to be seeded alongside host South Africa. Official denies move is punishment over Henry s controversial handball. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Civil War leads into a whole lot of big conflictsGame between Oregon and Oregon State has significant BCS ramifications, just like several others on tap for the weekend. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Public's fascination with celebrities fuels coverage of Tiger Woods incidentWe all should really butt out, but it's too much fun to keep following the story. All I know about Tiger Woods...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Public's fascination with celebrities fuels coverage of Tiger Woods incidentWe all should really butt out, but it's too much fun to keep following the story.All I know about Tiger Woods is what I see on TV, which seems to be all anybody knows about him. I remember the Sports Illustrated cover story on him when the magazine spent six months following him from Dubai to other golf stops, and got one sit-down with Woods. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Floyd's negative comments draw no response from USC, NCAAAfter the former basketball coach says he was warned and not supported, university and NCAA officials cite ongoing inquiry in refusing to respond. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Trojans face a tall task in first road gameNo. 2 Texas has depth USC can't match, so Trojans will try to control the tempo. After several text message exchanges, neither junior forward...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am More controversy for Ron ArtestIn magazine article, Lakers forward says he drank cognac during games when he played with the Bulls and rips referee from playoffs last season. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Trojans' Stanley Havili says he'll be backFullback says he's not ready to jump to the NFL.Several USC juniors will consider making themselves available for the NFL draft after the Trojans play a bowl game later this month. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am More controversy for Ron ArtestIn magazine article, Lakers forward says he drank cognac during games when he played with the Bulls and rips referee from playoffs last season.In magazine article, Lakers forward says he drank cognac during games when he played with the Bulls and rips referee from playoffs last season. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am France doesn't get seeding for World Cup drawIn surprise move, previous tournament runner-up is left off list of seven nations to be seeded alongside host South Africa. Official denies move is punishment over Henry s controversial handball.World Cup draw Friday, 9 a.m., ESPN2 Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Tiger Woods regrets 'transgressions'He makes an apologetic statement on his website as tabloids continue to run with the story and others wonder about the 'smotherage' of the reporting on his personal life.He makes an apologetic statement on his website as tabloids continue to run with the story and others wonder about the 'smotherage' of the reporting on his personal life. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Bob Arum seeks Manny Pacquiao's OK on Floyd Mayweather Jr. fightThe promoter travels to Manila to talk with the Filipino boxer and advisors on a super-bout that would be on HBO pay-per-view.Promoter Bob Arum arrived in the Philippines and expected to start face-to-face talks Wednesday with Manny Pacquiao to try to reach terms for a mega-fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Bob Arum seeks Manny Pacquiao's OK on Floyd Mayweather Jr. fightThe promoter travels to Manila to talk with the Filipino boxer and advisors on a super-bout that would be on HBO pay-per-view. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Chivas USA hires Martin Vasquez as coachFormer assistant coach with the club replaces Preki, who left after the season by mutual agreement with team.Martin Vasquez imagined many times his aspiration to become coach of Chivas USA. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Floyd's negative comments draw no response from USC, NCAAAfter the former basketball coach says he was warned and not supported, university and NCAA officials cite ongoing inquiry in refusing to respond.After the former basketball coach says he was warned and not supported, university and NCAA officials cite ongoing inquiry in refusing to respond. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Trojans face a tall task in first road gameNo. 2 Texas has depth USC can't match, so Trojans will try to control the tempo.After several text message exchanges, neither junior forward Marcus Johnson of USC nor freshman guard Jordan Hamilton of Texas could abstain from trash talking. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Civil War leads into a whole lot of big conflictsGame between Oregon and Oregon State has significant BCS ramifications, just like several others on tap for the weekend.Notre Dame fired Charlie Weis, Florida State pushed Bobby Bowden down retirement's elevator shaft, a Florida defender needs a public defender after being charged with an SUI (snoozing under the influence) and Tiger Woods ran into a tree and then a lot more. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Parnevik Regrets the MatchmakingJesper Parnevik, the matchmaker for Tiger Woods and his wife, Elin, had critical words for Woods on the Golf Channel on Wednesday.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:59 am Sports of The Times: Woods as Inadvertent Educator: Choices MatterThe recent scandal involving Tiger Woods has shifted the national focus from his golf exploits and education mission to his personal life.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:58 am Men’s College Roundup: Wisconsin Tops Duke as Big Ten Breaks ThroughTrevon Hughes scored 19 of his 26 points in the second half as Wisconsin held on to beat Duke, and the Big Ten won its annual series against the A.C.C.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:57 am N.B.A. Roundup: Knicks Lose for Sixth Time in Seven GamesRashard Lewis scored 17 of his 20 points in the third quarter, helping Orlando to an easy 118-104 victory over the Knicks.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:56 am N.H.L. Roundup: Canucks Subdue the DevilsThe twins Henrik and Daniel Sedin had a hand in three first-period goals, and Roberto Luongo made 27 saves as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Devils, 5-2, in Newark.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:54 am Hawks score most points in 15 years, rip RaptorsATLANTA(AP) For a change, the Toronto Raptors couldn't lean on Chris Bosh and the Atlanta Hawks didn't have to lean on Joe Johnson .Source: SI.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:28 am Nets set dubious recordThe Nets have now redefined futility in the NBA. New Jersey set the record for the worst start in league history, suffering its 18th consecutive loss as it fell to the Mavericks 117-101.Source: SI.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:28 am This will have no effect on his golf gameAfter admitting to "transgressions," things will be far different for Tiger Woods. The public will see him as flawed, more human, but it won't ruin Tiger's image, says Michael Bamberger.Source: SI.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:28 am Badgers stun No. 6 DukeSource: SI.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:28 am Source: SI.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:28 am Nadal-led Spain to face Czechs in Davis Cup finalLed by Rafael Nadal, Spain enters the Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic as favorite to lift its fourth title, although the defending champion could be in better shape.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:22 am Sources: Seattle Seahawks GM Tim Ruskell to step downThe Seahawks are expected to announce general manager Tim Ruskell's resignation at a news conference Thursday.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:19 am China eyes supremacy yet again at East Asian GamesChina are expected to dominate the medals table at the East Asian Games, bringing a powerful squad to Hong Kong including star hurdler Liu Xiang, "diving queen" Guo Jingjing and badminton...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:08 am Vettori puts pressure on PakistanNew Zealand shrug of the absence of paceman Shane Bond to reduce Pakistan to 161-6 on a rain-shortened opening day of the second Test in Wellington.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Dec 2009 | 12:04 am Tiger Woods issues Web statement: 'I am far short of perfect'Tiger Woods, charged with careless driving and fined $164 by Florida authorities on Tuesday, is now squarely in the crosshairs of the celebrity and tabloid media.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:57 pm Nets set record for most losses to start seasonThe Nets lost to the Mavs on Wednesday to set the record for most losses to start a season.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:51 pm Cowboys' Jerry Jones still interested in hosting Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather fightJerry Jones said he's still interested in hosting Pacquiao-Mayweather fight at Cowboys StadiumSource: ESPN.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:45 pm Hopkins posts unanimous decision over OrnelasRing veteran Bernard Hopkins beat Enrique Ornelas by unanimous decision in a light heavyweight homecoming bout. Hopkins came on strong in the 12th round and his hometown crowd were...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:37 pm Canucks strike early to cool off rampaging DevilsNEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - The Vancouver Canucks showed little respect for veteran goaltender Martin Brodeur's lofty reputation to cool off the red-hot New Jersey Devils with a 5-2...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:05 pm Rockets beat Clippers 102-85Aaron Brooks made his first eight shots and finished with 22 points, leading the Houston Rockets to a 102-85 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Brooks was 9 for 11Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:01 pm Nets claim unenviable mark with 18th straight NBA lossThe New Jersey Nets set a standard for NBA futility, falling to a record 18th straight defeat to start the season. The Dallas Mavericks delivered the killing blow, 117-101. The Mavs...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Dec 2009 | 10:43 pm Big Ten finally wins matchup with ACCAfter losing the first 10 of the ACC/Big Ten Challenges, the Big Ten rode late wins by Wisconsin and Ohio State on Wednesday night for a 6-5 series victory. The conferences entered...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Dec 2009 | 10:43 pm Big Ten finally wins matchup with ACC (AP)AP - The Big Ten finally beat the Atlantic Coast Conference.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Dec 2009 | 10:43 pm Tyreke Evans scores 26 points in Kings' victoryTyreke Evans scored 26 points to help the Sacramento Kings win their fourth straight game, 110-105 over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Kings improved to a surprising 9-8,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Dec 2009 | 10:42 pm Ian Thomsen: Nets have no heart, no winsThe Nets redefined futility, falling to 0-18 with a 117-101 loss to the Mavs to set the record for the worst start in NBA history. This accident goes on and on and on, says Ian Thomsen.Source: SI.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 10:32 pm Portland State beats No. 25 Portland 86-82Dominic Waters scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half and Portland State rallied for an 86-82 victory over No. 25 Portland in the Pilots' first game as a ranked team in 50 years. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Dec 2009 | 10:23 pm U.S. nervously awaits Friday's World Cup drawFriday's World Cup draw could go a long way to determining whether the Americans get out of the first round next June in South Africa or make a quick exit as they did in 2006.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 10:05 pm Disgruntled Oakland Raiders fans post billboard asking owner Al Davis to hire GMDisgruntled Raiders fans are making a high-profile plea for owner Al Davis to step down as the team's general manager.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 9:53 pm Hopkins beats Ornelas by unanimous decision (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Dec 2009 | 9:48 pm Ron Artest of Los Angeles Lakers says he drank booze at halftime of NBA gamesRon Artest, the often-controversial Los Angeles Lakers' forward, says he used to drink alcohol at halftime of NBA games.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 9:43 pm Source: Philadelphia Phillies targeting Placido Polanco to play thirdThe Phillies are targeting Placido Polanco to play third, according to a source.Source: ESPN.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 7:59 pm NFL changes return-to-play rules for concussionsNFL teams now have new, stricter instructions for when players should be allowed to return to games or practices after head injuries, guidelines that go into effect this week.Source: SI.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 6:44 pm LeBron '50-50' on dunk contestCLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James has performed a 180 on the All-Star slam dunk contest.Source: SI.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 6:12 pm Europa League Roundup, Dec. 2Europa League Roundup: Ajax, Benfica and Hamburg were among seven sides to secure places in the next round.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Dec 2009 | 5:37 pm Best and worse case WC draw scenarios for the U.S.Now that the World Cup draw procedure has been finalized, Robert Burns looks at the USA's potential matchups.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Dec 2009 | 5:31 pm Gator Bowl can select Florida StateThe Gator Bowl and ACC both confirmed Wednesday that the Jacksonville, Fla., game is free to select 6-6 Florida State for its desired Bobby Bowden sendoff, provided the Chick-fil-A Bowl selects 9-3 Virginia Tech as expected.Source: SI.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:47 pm Barcelona wins 2-0 at Xerez, opens up 5-point leadFC Barcelona earned a 2-0 victory at Xerez to open up a five-point lead over second-place Real Madrid.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:39 pm Celtic deserved better - MowbrayCeltic manager Tony Mowbray says his side did not deserve to miss out on qualification from Europa League Group C.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:39 pm Man City, Blackburn reach Carling Cup semifinalsCarling Cup Roundup: Blackburn stunned Chelsea in a shootout to reach the semifinals, while Man City beat Arsenal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:38 pm Iverson agrees to rejoin Sixers, will play MondayPHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Allen Iverson is rejoining the Philadelphia 76ers.Source: SI.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:33 pm Williamses, Clijsters, Kuznetsova to play NYC eventSerena and Venus Williams, Kim Clijsters and Svetlana Kuznetsova will play a one-night exhibition for the Billie Jean King Cup at Madison Square Garden in March.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:30 pm Wada questions Belgian pair's banThe World Anti-doping Agency is to appeal against the bans given to Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Dec 2009 | 4:03 pm Beckham attends key 2018 meetingsDavid Beckham has talks in South Africa with key Fifa figures in support of England's 2018 World Cup bid - but could fly home early due to his grandfather's death.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Dec 2009 | 3:39 pm Injuries temper Everton victoryEverton manager David Moyes is left to count the cost of his side's progress into the last 32 of the Europa League as three players suffer injuries.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:45 pm France not seeded at World Cup drawFrance will not be seeded for Friday's World Cup draw, setting up potential clashes with Brazil or Spain.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Dec 2009 | 2:10 pm Family death may cause Beckham to miss WC drawDavid Beckham's grandfather has died and the England midfielder may leave South Africa before the World Cup draw. Beckham spokesman Simon Oliveira said Joseph West died Wednesday after battling a serious illness for several months. He was 83. Beckham found out about the death after landing Wednesday in Cape Town, and he will travel back to England if the funeral takes place Friday, the day of the draw.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:56 am FIFA opens case against Thierry Henry for handballFIFA has opened a disciplinary case against Thierry Henry for handling the ball against Ireland last month.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Dec 2009 | 11:47 am FIFA writes to Maradona to stay away from drawFIFA has written to the Argentine football federation to make sure Diego Maradona stays away from the World Cup draw.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Dec 2009 | 5:17 am
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