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Naming-Rights Market Finds New Life in ChinaMercedes-Benz will pay $75 million to $100 million to put its name on an arena in Shanghai. The deal appears to represent a first for China.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 3:32 am Silverstone will stage British GPSilverstone agrees a 17-year deal to host the British Grand Prix from 2010.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Dec 2009 | 3:31 am Saints live charmed life, top Redskins 33-30 in OTDespite the lucky breaks they enjoyed all game, the New Orleans Saints' bid for an unbeaten season was all but cooked. The Washington Redskins, leading by seven, nursed the ball into range...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 3:06 am Bengals run their way into winning seasonBernard Scott. Larry Johnson. Cedric Benson. In three straight games, three different Cincinnati Bengals running backs have topped 100 yards. It's no fluke. By committing themselves...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 2:58 am Giants 31, Cowboys 24: After Long Return, Giants Back in RunningTwo touchdowns from Brandon Jacobs helped lead to a 31-24 triumph over Dallas at Giants Stadium.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 2:52 am Steelers in big trouble after Raiders win 27-24The Steelers were in trouble, and they knew it. The Bengals exposed some weaknesses a month ago, the Chiefs and the Ravens took advantage of them, and now the Oakland Raiders _ yes, even...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 2:49 am Panthers jump on mistakes, down Bucs 16-6Carolina tried to protect Matt Moore so he wouldn't make too many mistakes in his first start in two years. It worked. Almost all the miscues were made by the other inexperienced...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 2:33 am Mare's FG as time expires wins it for SeahawksBefore going out for a fourth-quarter drive, San Francisco coach Mike Singletary pulled Alex Smith aside. "Here it is. It's your time," Singletary told his young quarterback. And it...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 2:31 am Gunners boss laughs off Ruud moveArsenal boss Arsene Wenger has laughed off talk linking him with a shock move for former Manchester United star Ruud van Nistelrooy.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Dec 2009 | 2:29 am BCS idea of 'consensus': make everyone madSo here's a suggestion for those without a dog in any of those fights: Root for Texas congressman Joe Barton instead. As rule, fans should oppose making a federal case out of any...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 2:21 am Ex-Euro champs Bayern, Juve play for last-16 spotCL Preview: Bayern Munich and Juventus face each other on Tuesday, looking to advance at the other's expense.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Dec 2009 | 2:13 am Blues will bounce back - BallackMichael Ballack insists Premier League leaders Chelsea will bounce back from their weekend defeat to Manchester City at Eastlands.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:49 am Officials to probe Wasps call-offPremier Rugby will meet on Monday afternoon to investigate Wasps' refusal to play Sale on because of safety fears.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:49 am Scholes chuffed with CL progressPaul Scholes claims Manchester United have emerged from one of the toughest Champions League groups to reach the draw for the knockout stages.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:48 am Broncos run over Chiefs 44-13Kyle Orton threw an interception in the end zone on the opening drive and lost two fumbles on sacks. Normally, a game such as that from the quarterback would lead to a loss. This time,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:44 am Big plays lift Giants 31-24Brandon Jacobs' sensational touchdown left nearly everyone in the stadium breathless. Except the Giants' bruising running back, that is. Displaying his speed and versatility, Jacobs...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:36 am Gayle ton keeps Australia at bayChris Gayle's 11th Test century gives West Indies a 296-run lead over Australia with one day remaining in the second Test.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:28 am IOC chief Rogge hails 'smashing' E.Asian GamesInternational Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Jacques Rogge hailed "an absolutely smashing" opening to the East Asian Games in Hong Kong, as China cemented their lead Monday in the overall...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:25 am Charmed Saints are 12-0, top Redskins 33-30 in OT (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:23 am Top-ranked Ala., No. 2 Texas to play for BCS title (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:21 am Welcome back, No. 7: Vick runs, throws for TD (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:21 am Allenby wins Nedbank, beating Stenson in playoff (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:14 am Cricket: India Defeats Sri Lanka and Ushers in a New EraIn the annals of Indian cricket, Sunday’s date is likely to be written in letters of gold, as its team has ascended to the top of the most prestigious world rankings.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:12 am Discussing Tiger
Source: SI.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:12 am Vick runs, throws for TD as Eagles blast FalconsATLANTA(AP) When Michael Vick finally made it back to the end zone, a place he hadn't been in more than three years, he was torn about what to do.
Source: SI.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:12 am Cardinals dump Vikings 30-17GLENDALE, Ariz.(AP) That ''kid'' Kurt Warner got the best of old-timer Brett Favre on Sunday night.
Source: SI.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:12 am Raiders' TD with :09 left drops Steelers to 6-6PITTSBURGH(AP) The Super Bowl champion Steelers are losing their confidence as fast as they're losing leads and losing games. The Oakland Raiders ? Suddenly, they're winning like they did in the old days, with remarkable comebacks and surprise finishes.
Source: SI.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:12 am Giants stop Cowboys, tighten race in NFC EastEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.(AP) Ever since he was a child, Brandon Jacobs has felt one emotion toward the Dallas Cowboys : hatred.
Source: SI.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:12 am Cardinals look sharp, humble Favre, VikingsThe Cardinals took a backseat in the NFC to the Saints and Vikings ... until Sunday. Don Banks says after a 30-17 humbling of the Vikings, the Cardinals are in the Super Bowl discussion.
Source: SI.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:10 am Furyk rallies to win Tiger's event (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:09 am In the Arena: Spanish Camaraderie Fuels Another WinThe most important factors behind Spain’s victory at the Davis Cup were talent, depth and camaraderie, an intangible that the Spaniards still do better at than most.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:08 am Leverkusen Stays on Top and Remains UndefeatedBayer Leverkusen retained the Bundesliga lead and broke the club record for the best start to a soccer season despite being held to a 0-0 draw at Hannover.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:08 am Global Soccer: Fair Play, It Turns Out, Isn't DeadSometimes, the solutions to the ills so manifest and so obvious in the global soccer game lie completely within the players, big and small.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:07 am Mark Heisler: Lakers are a glare to the SunsL.A. leads Phoenix by only two games in the Pacific Division, but it already seems like more.Reducing their magic number for clinching the Pacific Division to 61, the Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Charlie Weis' comments on USC's Pete Carroll stir up a Web stormThe former Notre Dame coach ends up apologizing for remarks in online story that he says were taken 'totally out of context,' and the USC coach labels 'untrue' and 'irresponsible.'Charlie Weis is no longer Notre Dame's coach, but that doesn't mean he's out of Pete Carroll's hair.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Mike Reid went from game plans to song sheetsForty years ago, he won the Outland Trophy. Fifteen years later, he won a Grammy for penning the country music song of the year. He's never regretted leaving football to follow his musical muse.Dozens have won the Outland Trophy, presented annually to college football's outstanding interior lineman.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Dodgers' shortage of arms could be cause for alarmDodgers head into baseball's winter meetings with two vacancies in their rotation, and given their apparent financial issues, they could end up filling them from the bargain bin.Staff writer Dylan Hernandez examines five issues facing the Dodgers as they head into the winter meetings, which begin today in Indianapolis. (Keys in boldface correspond to boldface in lineup):
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am UCLA puts up a fight but ends up with a lossThe Bruins fall to top-ranked Kansas after doing all they can to keep the score respectable in a 73-61 loss at Pauley Pavilion. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Trojans headed to the Emerald BowlUSC lost out on a bid to play in the Holiday Bowl by losing to Arizona on Saturday and will play Boston College on Dec. 26 in San Francisco.A USC season that went south in the second half will conclude with a bowl game up north.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Improbable rallies by New Orleans and Oakland accent the daySaints remain unbeaten and Raiders hand the Steelers another loss. Indianapolis also keeps its perfect season alive. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Mike Reid went from game plans to song sheetsForty years ago, he won the Outland Trophy. Fifteen years later, he won a Grammy for penning the country music song of the year. He's never regretted leaving football to follow his musical muse. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Mark Heisler: Lakers are a glare to the SunsL.A. leads Phoenix by only two games in the Pacific Division, but it already seems like more. Reducing their magic...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am A Lakers burst finishes the SunsBig men fuel a decisive third-quarter surge that carries L.A. to its ninth consecutive win, a 108-88 blowout of Phoenix that underlines the growing gap between the two Western Conference rivals. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Rotation is key to success for AngelsWill they be able to get Roy Halladay or re-sign John Lackey? And who will bat leadoff? Staff writer Mike DiGiovanna examines five issues...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Ducks come up short again in shootoutAfter responding to all three of Ottawa's goals within a minute, Anaheim comes up short for its second shootout loss in three days. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar encouraged by Andrew Bynum's progress'It's happening for him,' the NBA's all-time leading scorer says of the 22-year-old Lakers center, adding that his star pupil is further along on offense than on defense. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Bruins' bowl chances come down to Army-NavyIf Navy wins, UCLA will face Temple in EagleBank Bowl.UCLA's bowl future is now in the hands of Navy.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Trojans headed to the Emerald BowlUSC lost out on a bid to play in the Holiday Bowl by losing to Arizona on Saturday and will play Boston College on Dec. 26 in San Francisco. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am The BCS system worked as well as it couldBut matchups would have been unfair if Texas hadn't scratched out a victory.But matchups would have been unfair if Texas hadn't scratched out a victory.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am The BCS system worked as well as it couldBut matchups would have been unfair if Texas hadn't scratched out a victory. But matchups would have been unfair...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Improbable rallies by New Orleans and Oakland accent the daySaints remain unbeaten and Raiders hand the Steelers another loss. Indianapolis also keeps its perfect season alive.Saints remain unbeaten and Raiders hand the Steelers another loss. Indianapolis also keeps its perfect season alive.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Rotation is key to success for AngelsWill they be able to get Roy Halladay or re-sign John Lackey? And who will bat leadoff?Staff writer Mike DiGiovanna examines five issues facing the Angels as they head into the winter meetings, which begin today in Indianapolis. (Keys in boldface correspond to boldface in lineup):
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am A Lakers burst finishes the SunsBig men fuel a decisive third-quarter surge that carries L.A. to its ninth consecutive win, a 108-88 blowout of Phoenix that underlines the growing gap between the two Western Conference rivals.Big men fuel a decisive third-quarter surge that carries L.A. to its ninth consecutive win, a 108-88 blowout of Phoenix that underlines the growing gap between the two Western Conference rivals.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Brazilian League Roundup, Dec. 6Brazilian Roundup: Flamengo secured its first league title in 17 years Sunday with a 2-1 win over Gremio.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Dec 2009 | 12:59 am PGA Tour reaches deal for Malaysian eventThe PGA Tour has reached a multiyear deal with the Asian Tour to stage the Malaysia Asia Pacific Golf Classic. The tours said Monday the event will be played late next year at The Mines...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 12:43 am Welcome back: Vick still rules in Atlanta (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Dec 2009 | 12:41 am Warner shines in return; Cards D stifles FavreWarner, back after missing a game with a concussion, threw for 285 yards and three touchdowns and Arizona's defense stifled Favre and the Minnesota Vikings in a stunningly one-sided 30-17 victory for the Cardinals.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 12:40 am Sports of The Times: In a League Based on Violence, a Game Turns in the Name of SafetyThe story of the N.F.L. season has been the league’s efforts to deal with the scourge of concussions and the violence that produces them.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 12:33 am Late Detroit Goal Spoils Solid Effort by RangersRangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist let in a shot by Dan Cleary in the final minutes, and a game that appeared headed for overtime slipped away.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 12:33 am Sports Briefing | Golf: Furyk Wins Woods’s EventJim Furyk ended more than two years without a victory when he holed key putts on the final two holes for a one-shot victory in the Chevron World Challenge.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 12:14 am Sports Briefing | Soccer: North Carolina Gains Title AgainNorth Carolina won its second straight national championship and 21st over all, beating Stanford, 1-0, in the final of the Women’s College Cup.
Source: NYT > Sports | 7 Dec 2009 | 12:14 am Wade scores 34 to carry Heat past Kings 115-102 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Dec 2009 | 12:13 am Hamilton-Hearts tunnel fracas probedThe Scottish FA will investigate the chaotic scenes in the tunnel at Hamilton's New Douglas Park, where three players received red cards.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Dec 2009 | 12:03 am BCS chooses Alabama Crimson Tide, Texas Longhorns for title gameAlabama will play Texas in the BCS national championship game.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2009 | 11:51 pm Former Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis refutes comments, apologizes to USC's Pete CarrollFormer Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis has apologized and insists heated comments he made about USC coach Pete Carroll were taken out of context and that he meant no offense.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2009 | 11:32 pm Nine of women's tennis top 10 to play at Sydney (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Dec 2009 | 11:31 pm Thomas, Pondexter lead Huskies past Northridge (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Dec 2009 | 10:33 pm Giants beat Cowboys, tighten East on big playsBrandon Jacobs had the Giants' longest play of the season for just a few minutes, then Domenik Hixon topped it, lifting New York past Dallas 31-24 Sunday.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2009 | 9:39 pm TCU, Boise St. to clash in FiestaSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Welcome to the BCS Buster Bowl.
Source: SI.com | 6 Dec 2009 | 9:22 pm Senators beat Ducks 4-3 in shootout (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 6 Dec 2009 | 9:09 pm Florida Gators coach Urban Meyer checks himself into Gainesville hospital for dehydrationFlorida coach Urban Meyer was treated and released at a hospital for dehydration Sunday, just hours after his team lost to Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2009 | 8:48 pm Gator Bowl to be final farewell for Florida State Seminoles' Bobby BowdenBobby Bowden will coach his final game at Florida State in Jacksonville's Gator Bowl on New Year's Day.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2009 | 8:47 pm Unbeatens TCU, Boise State set for Fiesta BowlTCU and Boise State will meet in the Fiesta Bowl.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2009 | 8:23 pm Ex-NBA referee Tim Donaghy: I refused to affect results of gamesDisgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy says he refused to make calls to affect games even if it meant he lost money and it angered the mob.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2009 | 7:50 pm Henne's drive continues Pats' struggles on roadWhen Tom Brady missed repeated chances to put the game away in the fourth quarter, Chad Henne and the Miami Dolphins took advantage.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2009 | 7:39 pm Saints remain unblemished on Hartley's OT FGGarrett Hartley kicked an 18-yard field goal 6:29 into overtime Sunday, and the Saints improved to 12-0 with a 33-30 victory over the Washington Redskins.Source: ESPN.com | 6 Dec 2009 | 7:29 pm Alabama, Texas to meet for titleNEW YORK (AP) -- Alabama and Texas get to play in a national title game. For TCU, Cincinnati and Boise State, the math doesn't quite add up but they still get a spot in a BCS bowl.
Source: SI.com | 6 Dec 2009 | 6:37 pm Furyk pips McDowell to take titleJim Furyk wins his first tournament for over two years with victory at the Chevron World Challenge.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Dec 2009 | 4:59 pm Weis apologizes to USC's Carroll for commentsLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Charlie Weis has apologized to Southern California coach Pete Carroll for comments that he says were taken out of context in a recent interview.
Source: SI.com | 6 Dec 2009 | 4:45 pm 'Tortured' Hendry defeats DavisStephen Hendry says he finds playing snooker 'torture' despite beating Steve Davis 9-6 in the battle of the former champions to reach the second round of the UK Championship in Telford.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Dec 2009 | 4:27 pm Henin seeks elusive Wimbledon winFormer world number one Justine Henin says the lure of trying to finally win Wimbledon will be one of her biggest goals when she returns to competitive tennis next year.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Dec 2009 | 2:48 pm Kaka ruled out of Champions League Marseille gameReal Madrid's Kaka has been ruled out of Tuesday's Champions League game against Marseille.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Dec 2009 | 2:01 pm Hodgson backs Zamora for EnglandFulham manager Roy Hodgson says Bobby Zamora, who scored in the 1-0 win over Sunderland, may be a worthy of a place in England's 2010 World Cup squad.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Dec 2009 | 2:00 pm Spurs hit by Palacios rib injuryTottenham midfielder Wilson Palacios suffers a rib injury and is taken to hospital after the 2-2 draw with Everton on Sunday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Dec 2009 | 1:43 pm English Premier League Roundup, Dec. 6PL Roundup: Jermain Defoe missed a penalty as Tottenham threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Everton.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Dec 2009 | 1:38 pm SI's Top 16, Playoff BracketEach week during the season 14 college football writers, editors and producers at SI and SI.com will each vote for 16 teams that deserve berths in the playoff bracket with points assigned to their rankings (16 points for No. 1, 15 for No. 2, etc.). The vote totals form the 16 seeds in the bracket.
Source: SI.com | 6 Dec 2009 | 12:03 pm Stuttgart fires coach Markus BabbelStuttgart fired coach Markus Babbel on Sunday after eight games without a win in the Bundesliga.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Dec 2009 | 11:17 am Wasps 24-22 LeicesterTries from Paul Sackey and Steve Kefu help Wasps beat Leicester, who snatch a losing bonus point.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 6 Dec 2009 | 10:00 am Spain blanks Czechs for second straight Davis CupSpain lifted the Davis Cup for the second straight year on Sunday after completing a 5-0 victory over the Czech Republic in the final.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 6 Dec 2009 | 8:27 am Hughes: Momentum must continueManchester City have mastered the art of dealing with the Premier League's big fish - now Mark Hughes must focus on the smaller fry.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 6 Dec 2009 | 7:41 am
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