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From Discarded Bets, a Man Makes a LivingJesus Leonardo says he makes about $45,000 as a stooper, cashing in on other people’s discarded betting slips.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 3:35 am Euro Action, Dec. 5-6Check out all the best moments and most amazing goals from this weekend's European action!Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Dec 2009 | 2:45 am Olympiakos looks to dent injured ArsenalOlympiakos is determined to beat Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday despite needing just a draw to reach the knockout phase.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Dec 2009 | 2:33 am Arsenal need a striker - FabregasArsenal captain Cesc Fabregas admits they need to sign a big target man to give them more options in attack.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Dec 2009 | 2:29 am Defoe looking forward to World CupTottenham striker Jermain Defoe admits he is already thinking of the World Cup finals after watching the group draw he says "went brilliantly".Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Dec 2009 | 2:27 am Fabregas envious of Blues firepowerCesc Fabregas believes Arsenal are equally as good as Chelsea but lacking a big striker like Didier Drogba that "makes all the difference".Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Dec 2009 | 2:24 am Phinney getting some last-minute help with IOC (AP)AP - Taylor Phinney is getting some last-minute help in the quest to keep his specialty event on the Olympic cycling program.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Dec 2009 | 2:21 am Bode mixes conditioning, racing in rush to fitness (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Dec 2009 | 2:20 am Gerrard: I need title to be legendSteven Gerrard knows he cannot be considered a Liverpool legend without lifting the Premier League title.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Dec 2009 | 2:13 am Jockey Kinane retires from racingVeteran jockey Mick Kinane, who rode record-breaking racehorse Sea The Stars, retires at the age of 50 after a 34-year career.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Dec 2009 | 2:11 am O'Sullivan delight at Hearn roleRonnie O'Sullivan has said snooker will be lucky to have Barry Hearn as chairman, saying his involvement could extend his own career in the sport.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:59 am Much talk, little action as winter meetings open (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:44 am Scholes unfazed by United injuriesPaul Scholes is not uduly worried by Manchester United's injury crisis ahead of their final Champions League group game against Wolfsburg.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:44 am McCoy, Tebow among five Heisman finalists (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:44 am Emotional Allen Iverson marks Philly return (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:43 am Man Utd draft in youngster GillOliver Gill, the son of Manchester United chief executive David, is called up as emergency cover for the injury-hit team's Champions League game at Wolfsburg.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:38 am New film revives memories of Mandela's rugby momentWhen South Africa won the 1995 rugby World Cup just after apartheid, the new president Nelson Mandela donned a jersey and won over a sceptical white population in a symbol of unity for the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:24 am Pakistan stars to miss IPL againPakistan's top cricketers will miss a second straight Indian Premier League campaign because of delays in securing visas for the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:08 am As Hawaii’s Seas Roil, Surfers Await the Big OneSurfers had to wait after waves were deemed too choppy for “the Eddie,” one of the sport’s biggest events.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:05 am Promoters progressing as if Mayweather-Pacquiao a done dealManny Pacquiao has not signed his name on either a final contract or a deal memo, but promotional teams are discussing purse sizes and possible venues for a boxing Super Bowl.It's on.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Trojans seek a gem of an Emerald Bowl effortOK, so it's not the Rose Bowl. But USC players look forward to proving they're better than their 8-4 record in the Dec. 26 game against Boston College. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Bill Dwyre: Golf tries to get off the roughLoss of tournament sponsors combined with the Tiger Woods drama are hitting the sport hard.Think of the current state of men's professional golf as a series of angry weather fronts, all moving fast on a collision course. When this happens off Cape Cod, fishermen die.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Helene Elliott: Kings get ahead and, for once, stay thereA team with a habit of blowing leads holds onto one against an NHL power, the Calgary Flames -- the latest sign of progress for the improving Kings.The Kings built a lead and held onto it.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am UCLA's Price is named Pac-10 defensive player of the yearThe junior who may declare for the NFL draft led the conference with 22.5 tackles for a loss. Stanford's Gerhart is named offensive player of the year and Oregon's Kelly is coach of the year.UCLA defensive tackle Brian Price was named the Pacific 10 Conference's defensive player of the year Monday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am UCLA's Price is named Pac-10 defensive player of the yearThe junior who may declare for the NFL draft led the conference with 22.5 tackles for a loss. Stanford's Gerhart is named offensive player of the year and Oregon's Kelly is coach of the year. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am At the end of the day, it's Mannion who's in charge of the DodgersHe's been named officially now to run the team, as Frank McCourt goes to his office in Beverly Hills and Colletti finds no problem with it.He's been named officially now to run the team, as Frank McCourt goes to his office in Beverly Hills and Colletti finds no problem with it.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Jaguars singing the small-market blues in JacksonvilleDespite on-field success, the Jaguars don't expect to sell out a single home game this season and drew only 42,079 Sunday, fueling speculation the team could relocate, possibly to L.A. or even London.The Jacksonville Jaguars have an inside track on an NFL playoff berth, one of the league's most marketable stars in running back Maurice Jones-Drew and play in a sun-splashed region filled with passionate football fans.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am In Kobe Bryant's estimation, the Lakers are doing just fineVeteran says he can't think of anything the team could be doing better at this point.Veteran says he can't think of anything the team could be doing better at this point.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Helene Elliott: Kings get ahead and, for once, stay thereA team with a habit of blowing leads holds onto one against an NHL power, the Calgary Flames -- the latest sign of progress for the improving Kings. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Angels considering a variety of optionsThe team reportedly is showing interest in several players, including free agents Hideki Matsui and Jason Bay. General Manager Tony Reagins says they have 'a number of issues to address.'The team reportedly is showing interest in several players, including free agents Hideki Matsui and Jason Bay. General Manager Tony Reagins says they have 'a number of issues to address.'
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Jaguars singing the small-market blues in JacksonvilleDespite on-field success, the Jaguars don't expect to sell out a single home game this season and drew only 42,079 Sunday, fueling speculation the team could relocate, possibly to L.A. or even London...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Trojans seek a gem of an Emerald Bowl effortOK, so it's not the Rose Bowl. But USC players look forward to proving they're better than their 8-4 record in the Dec. 26 game against Boston College.After finishing the regular season on a down note, USC players sounded Monday as if they'd accepted their status as an Emerald Bowl participant.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Angels considering a variety of optionsThe team reportedly is showing interest in several players, including free agents Hideki Matsui and Jason Bay. General Manager Tony Reagins says they have 'a number of issues to address.' ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Helene Elliott: Kings, Ducks struggle to fill seats in poor economyNHL attendance is surprisingly good, but the economy remains a major concern for the Kings and the Ducks. Still, executives of both teams say its only one factor of their well-being. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Investigator suspected Tiger Woods was under influence at time of accidentA witness at scene of Nov. 27 crash told authorities the golfer had been drinking earlier in the day before wreck and had been prescribed two drugs. But attempt to collect medical evidence was denied.Investigators suspected that golfer Tiger Woods was under the influence when he crashed his sport-utility vehicle outside his Isleworth, Fla., home, but an attempt to collect medical evidence was denied by the Orange-Osceola state attorney's office, according to a law enforcement document.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Bolt is not invincible, says Asafa PowellJamaican sprint king Usain Bolt is no "superman" and can be beaten, his compatriot and rival Asafa Powell insisted on Tuesday. "Well anybody can be beaten but in the 100 metres right nowSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:53 am Nuggets 93, 76ers 83: For Iverson, Cheers and Then Reality, a 76ers LossA sellout crowd at Philadelphia’s Wachovia Center turned out for Allen Iverson, but the 76ers lost their 10th straight game.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:48 am Jamaica's Powell says fastest man Bolt can be beat, eyes showdown next yearSINGAPORE - Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell says he can catch countryman and world's fastest man Usain Bolt when the two face off next year. "Usain is the target right now and I'm...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:47 am ANALYSIS: Kelly to Interview With Notre DameThe open head coaching vacancy at Notre Dame will likely be filled this week, and the team is expected to interview Cincinnati Coach Brian Kelly on Tuesday.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:44 am Billups, Nuggets spoil Iverson's return to PhillyChauncey Billups scored 31 points and Carmelo Anthony had 14 to help the Nuggets spoil Allen Iverson's return to Philadelphia with a 93-83 win over the 76ers on Monday night.Source: ESPN.com | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:40 am Showtime Adds Weekly Nascar Program to LineupShowtime, which last year added “Inside the NFL” to its schedule, will carry a new hourlong weekly program that covers Nascar.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:35 am Knicks 93, Trail Blazers 84: December Continues to Be Knicks’ MonthThe Knicks overpowered the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers on Monday and extended their winning streak to three games. They have won four of their last five games.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:34 am Notre Dame’s Clausen and Tate Turning ProQuarterback Jimmy Clausen and his favorite receiver, Golden Tate, will bypass their senior seasons at Notre Dame and enter the NFL draft.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:34 am Australia cling on to earn drawAustralia are outplayed on the final day of the Adelaide Test against West Indies but do enough to earn a draw.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:26 am N.H.L. Roundup: Brodeur Ties Shutout Record in Devils’ Victory in BuffaloMartin Brodeur captured his 103rd career shutout Monday, tying the record held by the Hall of Famer Terry Sawchuk.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:23 am Men’s College Basketball Roundup: Seton Hall Rolls Past UMass to Improve to 7-0Herb Pope scored 22 points for Seton Hall, which has started with seven wins for the first time since 1988-89.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:22 am Depleted Blazers Taking It Day to DayPortland, which lost center Greg Oden for the season Saturday with a knee injury, began a four-game trip Monday in New York with just nine healthy players.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:22 am American skier Vonn on a mission for Olympic gloryLindsey Vonn etched her name in the record books, winning both legs of a downhill doubleheader and taking silver in the super-G to become the most successful skier ever in the Canadian...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:14 am Packers down Ravens to boost playoff hopes (Reuters)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:12 am Sources: Brad Penny agrees to deal with St. Louis CardinalsThe Cardinals and Brad Penny reached a deal, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.Source: ESPN.com | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:08 am Tiger Woods suspected of driving under the influenceA police officer who responded to Tiger Woods' car accident found $235 in the vehicle and two iron golf clubs on the ground next to a golf cart.Source: ESPN.com | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:07 am Billups, Nuggets spoil Iverson's return to SixersPHILADELPHIA(AP) Allen Iverson and the 76ers' reunion tour kicked off with a fantastic opening act.
Source: SI.com | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:07 am Trooper had Tiger DUI suspicion
Source: SI.com | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:07 am Packers hold off Ravens, remain in playoff huntIt wasn't pretty, but the Packers helped their playoff prospects. They used three Aaron Rodgers touchdown passes to dump the Ravens 27-17 in a game with 23 combined penalties.
Source: SI.com | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:07 am Lucas, No. 12 Michigan State withstand Citadel
Source: SI.com | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:07 am Heisman Trophy finalists: Texas Longhorns' Colt McCoy leads finalists for awardTexas' Colt McCoy was named a finalist for the award on Monday, along with Stanford's Toby Gerhart, Alabama's Mark Ingram, Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh and Florida's Tim Tebow.Source: ESPN.com | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:06 am AP source: Pudge gets $6M, 2-yr deal with NatsA person familiar with the agreement says Ivan Rodriguez and the Washington Nationals have reached a preliminary deal on a $6 million, two-year contract. The deal agreement is subject toSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Dec 2009 | 12:03 am Sox prospect Kelly decides to focus on pitchingINDIANAPOLIS - Gary DiSarcina asked the question four times to Casey Kelly, the prospect splitting his 2009 season between the pitching mound and the infield: Would you rather spend 5-7 years battling...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 11:51 pm Relationship no longer diceyINDIANAPOLIS - The relationship between Daisuke Matsuzaka and the Red Sox became strained during parts of last season. The righthander fell out of contact with the team during the World Baseball Classic,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 11:50 pm Flames stamped out by Kings, lose top spot in NorthwestLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Kings held off the NHL's top road team Calgary with a 2-1 victory on Monday, tipping the Flames from top spot in the Northwest Division.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 11:46 pm Calgary's Graves earns his second consecutive NFR steer wrestling victoryLAS VEGAS - Canada's Lee Graves earned his second consecutive victory during the fifth round at the National Finals Rodeo that allowed him to take over first place in every key steer...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 11:43 pm Looks go way of BayINDIANAPOLIS - There’s a market for free agent Jason Bay and it’s developing quickly, about as quickly as the trade market for Toronto’s Roy Halladay.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 11:42 pm Packers capitalize on Ravens errors to boost playoff hopesGREEN BAY, Wisconsin (Reuters) - The Green Bay Packers beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-14 in a penalty-ridden, error-strewn contest to boost their playoff hopes on Monday.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 11:28 pm Up and downWILMINGTON - Matt Hunwick’s mood was somber as he left the ice yesterday morning, a look that wasn’t so much of concern as it was blank.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 11:27 pm With familiarity, Letterman jokes about WoodsDavid Letterman has dived right into material on Tiger Woods on the "Late Show," joking he wishes the golfer would stop asking him for advice. Letterman was off last week and opened his...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 11:23 pm NHL roundup: Monday's action on the iceIt took nearly 40 years, but Terry Sawchuk finally has some company atop the NHL's career shutout list. Martin Brodeur tied Sawchuk's NHL record with his 103rd shutout, leading the NewSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Dec 2009 | 11:18 pm Pudge, Nats reach dealCatcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez has agreed to a contract with the Washington Nationals, SI.com has learned. Details of the contract are expected to be known shortly.
Source: SI.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 11:17 pm Quick is slick, Kings beat Flames 2-1 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Dec 2009 | 11:11 pm Rodgers throws 3 TDs as Packers beat Ravens 27-14 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Dec 2009 | 10:46 pm Notre Dame Fighting Irish to interview Cincinnati Bearcats coach Brian Kelly on TuesdayNotre Dame plans to interview Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly Tuesday, most likely in New York City, a person close to the situation told ESPN's Joe Schad on Monday.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 10:45 pm Carl Pavano, Rafael Soriano, Rafael Betancourt accept arbitrationMinnesota starter Carl Pavano, Atlanta reliever Rafael Soriano and Colorado setup man Rafael Betancourt accepted salary arbitration offers.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 10:41 pm Real, Juve, Milan eye Champions League progress (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Dec 2009 | 10:34 pm Brodeur ties Sawchuk with 103rd career shutout (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Dec 2009 | 10:18 pm Danica reportedly reaches deal to join NASCARCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- A person familiar with the plan says Danica Patrick has reached a deal to enter NASCAR with JR Motorsports.
Source: SI.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 9:57 pm Brodeur blanks Sabres to tie NHL shutout markMartin Brodeur tied Terry Sawchuk's NHL record with his 103rd shutout, leading the Devils to a 3-0 victory over the Sabres on Monday night.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 9:11 pm Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson starts Monday against Denver NuggetsAllen Iverson will start for the Philadelphia 76ers in their home game against Denver.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 9:07 pm Sources: Danica Patrick to drive Nationwide for JRM in 2010Danica Patrick will announce on her decision to drive a part-time Nationwide schedule in 2010, a source close to the negotiations told ESPN.com.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 7:42 pm Five chosen to attend Heisman Trophy ceremonyNEW YORK (AP) -- Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy are headed back to the Heisman Trophy presentation as finalists, along with running backs Mark Ingram and Toby Gerhart and defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.
Source: SI.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 7:05 pm MLB winter meetings: Veteran left-hander Andy Pettitte to return in 2010The first step is complete for free agent Andy Pettitte's return to the Yankees next season as they seek to repeat.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 6:15 pm Cincinnati's Kelly says he'll talk with Notre DameCINCINNATI (AP) -- Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly has told his players that he will meet with Notre Dame officials about their open job.
Source: SI.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 4:09 pm Let the games begin: Analyzing each World Cup groupAfter letting the World Cup draw sink in for a few days, Jamie Trecker takes a group-by-group look ahead.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Dec 2009 | 3:53 pm English newspapers put U.S. in lead over EnglandWith six months to go before the World Cup, U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard has already put the fear in England.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 7 Dec 2009 | 3:43 pm Bullard out for up to eight weeksHull midfielder Jimmy Bullard will be sidelined for six to eight weeks with a knee injury.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Dec 2009 | 2:20 pm Ian Thomsen: Oden's latest injury damaging to expectationsAnother promising start. Another painful stop. Greg Oden's season-ending injury won't damage the Blazers' expectations, but it will lessen those for 2007's No. 1 pick, says Ian Thomsen.
Source: SI.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:08 pm Saints' thriller, surging Chargers; more MMQBFootball Insiders: Check out Stewart Mandel's College Football Overtime.
Source: SI.com | 7 Dec 2009 | 1:05 pm Messi heads Fifa player shortlistBarcelona star Lionel Messi has the chance to add the Fifa World Footballer of the Year award to his Ballon d'Or prize for being Europe's best player.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Dec 2009 | 11:08 am Six new events for European TourThe new European Tour season, which starts in South Africa on Thursday, will feature six new tournaments.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Dec 2009 | 10:46 am Terry doubtful for Apoel matchPreview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Chelsea and Apoel Nicosia in the Champions League.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Dec 2009 | 10:14 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 | 4:23 am
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