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Team Sky set to seal Wiggins dealTeam Sky are expected to confirm the capture of three-time Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Dec 2009 | 2:57 am Hatton close to decision on comeback (Reuters)Reuters - Britain's Ricky Hatton is close to making a final decision on whether he will make a comeback to professional boxing.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Dec 2009 | 2:47 am Hatton close to decision on comebackSYDNEY (Reuters) - Britain's Ricky Hatton is close to making a final decision on whether he will make a comeback to professional boxing.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 2:47 am Hearts seek ref answers from SFAHearts write to the Scottish FA for a formal explanation of the performance of referee David Somers and his assistants in Sunday's defeat to Hamilton.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Dec 2009 | 2:33 am Glamorgan closing on paceman TaitGlamorgan are close to securing a foreign paceman for next year's Twenty20 campaign, as Adam Shantry signs a contract extension.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Dec 2009 | 2:08 am South Korean leads Australian PGA after 9-under 62South Korean Han Min-kyu upstaged the big-name locals at the Australian PGA on Thursday, shooting a 9-under-par 62 to take a four-stroke lead after the first round. Han, who teed off at...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:57 am South Korean leads Australian PGA after 9-under 62 (AP)AP - South Korean Han Min-kyu upstaged the big-name locals at the Australian PGA on Thursday, shooting a 9-under-par 62 to take a four-stroke lead after the first round.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:57 am Milwaukee lands Wolf & Hawkins; O's get Millwood (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:52 am Australia urges unity for football World Cup bidAustralia on Thursday urged rival sports to unite behind its bid for the 2018 and 2022 football World Cups after a damaging spell of in-fighting. Sports Minister Kate Ellis pledged to...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:48 am Everton confirm Donovan interestEverton reveal they are in talks with Los Angeles Galaxy and United States striker Landon Donovan over a loan move to Goodison Park.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:45 am South Korean leads Australian PGA at 9-under 62South Korean Han Min-kyu shot a 9-under-par 62 to take a four-stroke lead after the first round of the Australian PGA on Thursday. Han, who teed off at 6:25 a.m. in mild conditions and...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:41 am Powell open to men's coaching jobThe head coach of the England women's team, Hope Powell, says she would consider coaching a professional men's team if she was offered the role.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:34 am Florida assistant Strong heading to Louisville (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:26 am Paul's last-gasp layup lifts Hornets past T'wolvesMINNEAPOLIS(AP) Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Jonny Flynn went toe-to-toe with New Orleans Hornets All-Star Chris Paul for 47 minutes, 56 seconds Wednesday night.
Source: SI.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:25 am Unbeaten Kentucky edges No. 15 UConn at MSGJohn Wall scored 12 of Kentucky's final 15 points and No. 4 Kentucky stayed unbeaten with a hard-fought 64-61 win over UConn.
Source: SI.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:25 am Benitez eyes fresh start for RedsBoss Rafael Benitez insists Liverpool's exit from the Champions League can reignite their poor domestic form.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:21 am Memo From Cairo: A Nation’s Shaken Ego Seen in a Soccer LossA game lost to Algeria has laid bare a nation struggling to deal with its diminished standing off the field.
Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:20 am Notts County are put up for saleNotts County's owners Munto Finance have put the club up for sale, reports BBC Radio Nottingham.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:20 am Jason Bay not at top of Angels' priority listManager Mike Scioscia says, 'We have more pressing needs . . . than the talent Jason can bring.' Starting pitching is the key and John Lackey is still in play. The team also might pursue Derek Lowe. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am If Charles Barkley sees playoff potential in Clippers, so does Baron DavisDespite the Clippers' deficits, Barkley's encouragement inspires L.A.'s point guard to say, 'We can be in the playoffs easily' but with the caveat: 'We've all got to figure it out.' ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Chris Erskine: Tiger Woods, meet A.C. GreenMore amazing than reports of the golfer's transgressions is how the Lakers' forward kept to his personal code during the 'Showtime' years. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers blow away Jazz in fourth quarterL.A. goes on a 20-0 run and holds Utah to six point in the final 12 minutes to turn a close game into a blowout. It's the 10th win in a row for Lakers.L.A. goes on a 20-0 run and holds Utah to six point in the final 12 minutes to turn a close game into a blowout. It's the 10th win in a row for Lakers.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Jerry Crowe: Lakers' Kobe Bryant appears to just be getting better with ageText messages from press row.Kobe Bryant seems to be following in the footsteps of former teammate Karl Malone , who was the NBA's most valuable player in his 12th and 14th seasons with the Utah Jazz. . . .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Tiger Woods' sponsors taking a timeoutIt's unknown how the scandal will affect him as a spokesman, but most expect things to get better, using Kobe Bryant as an example. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Utah's Deron Williams is turning headsJazz point guard is considered one of the best in the league.There are plenty of exciting, sizzling point guards in the NBA -- Steve Nash, Chris Paul and Jason Kidd among them.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Former Dodgers pitcher Randy Wolf moves onPitcher agrees to a three-year, $29.75-million deal with Milwaukee. Randy Wolf said an offer from the Dodgers might have given him pause...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Jason Bay not at top of Angels' priority listManager Mike Scioscia says, 'We have more pressing needs . . . than the talent Jason can bring.' Starting pitching is the key and John Lackey is still in play. The team also might pursue Derek Lowe.Don't expect a Bay window to be added to any renovations the Angels make this winter.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Utah's Deron Williams is turning headsJazz point guard is considered one of the best in the league. There are plenty of exciting, sizzling point guards...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Helene Elliott: Kings' Dustin Brown finally respondsHis first goal in 15 games is the winner. Teddy Purcell and Anze Kopitar also put an end to long scoring droughts. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers blow away Jazz in fourth quarterL.A. goes on a 20-0 run and holds Utah to six point in the final 12 minutes to turn a close game into a blowout. It's the 10th win in a row for Lakers. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers become the NBA's most valuable franchiseThey surpass the Knicks in Forbes magazine rankings and are also the most profitable. The Lakers' victories keep...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Colts' Jim Caldwell doesn't mess with successNot much has changed at Indianapolis under the first-year coach, especially the winning. Dallas Clark stands in...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Staples offers $20 million for mega-boutThe arena's effort to host the planned clash of Mayweather and Pacquiao would draw on LA Live complex.The arena's effort to host the planned clash of Mayweather and Pacquiao would draw on LA Live complex.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Former Dodgers pitcher Randy Wolf moves onPitcher agrees to a three-year, $29.75-million deal with Milwaukee.Randy Wolf said an offer from the Dodgers might have given him pause. But the offer never came, not even in the form of a proposal for arbitration.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers become the NBA's most valuable franchiseThey surpass the Knicks in Forbes magazine rankings and are also the most profitable.The Lakers' victories keep coming from last season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Helene Elliott: Kings' Dustin Brown finally respondsHis first goal in 15 games is the winner. Teddy Purcell and Anze Kopitar also put an end to long scoring droughts.If Anze Kopitar, Dustin Brown and Teddy Purcell would have vowed to end their lengthy goalscoring droughts in the same game, their teammates would have laughed.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Tiger Woods' sponsors taking a timeoutIt's unknown how the scandal will affect him as a spokesman, but most expect things to get better, using Kobe Bryant as an example.It's unknown how the scandal will affect him as a spokesman, but most expect things to get better, using Kobe Bryant as an example.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Chris Erskine: Tiger Woods, meet A.C. GreenMore amazing than reports of the golfer's transgressions is how the Lakers' forward kept to his personal code during the 'Showtime' years.The other night, in a backyard aglow with wine and holiday lights, one conversation went a full 10 minutes without any mention of Tiger Woods, a U.S. cocktail party record.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Singapore, Laos eye football semis at SEA GamesSingapore and Laos are eyeing the football semi-finals at the Southeast Asian Games Thursday, as the first clutch of golds are handed out in the swimming pool in Vientiane. A draw...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:57 am Wall shows he's college hoops' biggest starJohn Wall showed he's the nation's biggest star by lifting Kentucky to a riveting 64-61 win over No. 15 UConn, declares Luke Winn.
Source: SI.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:54 am Lakers blitz Jazz to win 10th in a row (Reuters)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:51 am KENTUCKY 64, UCONN 61; ST. JOHN'S 66, GEORGIA 56: In Garden Spotlight, Wall Lifts Kentucky Past UConnIn his first game at Madison Square Garden, John Wall scored 25 points, including 12 of Kentucky’s last 15, as the fourth-ranked Wildcats beat No. 14 Connecticut.
Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:41 am IOC withholds Jones' 100-meter gold from Thanou (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:34 am University of Tennessee Pledges Cooperation With N.C.A.A. in InquiryThe Vols expressed concern about the reported activities of its student hostesses as the N.C.A.A.’s review of the recruiting practices of the university’s football program continued.
Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:33 am Signing Pettitte, Yankees Stay Center StageAndy Pettitte, who went 14-8 with a 4.16 E.R.A. this year, signed on for another season with the Yankees for $11.75 million.
Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:28 am Report: Boston Red Sox trade Mike Lowell to Texas Rangers for Max RamirezThe Boston Red Sox have reached a preliminary agreement to trade third baseman Mike Lowell to the Texas Rangers for catcher Max Ramirez, according to a report on FoxSports.Source: ESPN.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:22 am Fourth-quarter run lifts Lakers to 10th in rowKobe Bryant scored 27 points, Pau Gasol had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled off 19 consecutive points in the fourth quarter of their 10th straight victory, 101-77 over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:19 am Latest buzz from MLB winter meetingsSI.com's Jon Heyman reports from baseball's winter meetings in Indianapolis, which wrap up Thursday ...
Source: SI.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:19 am Canadian barrel racer Lindsay Sears takes world lead at National Finals RodeoLAS VEGAS - Lindsay Sears won the seventh round of barrel racing with a 13.71-second run Wednesday night at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo to take the lead in the world standings. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:18 am I.O.C. Redistributes Jones’s Medals and Retires OneThe committee refused to award Marion Jones’s 2000 Olympic gold medal in the 100 meters to a Greek sprinter barred from the 2004 Games.
Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:15 am Oxford and Tradition Take on a New MeaningWill Johnson, who played in the Game for Harvard, will now play in the Varsity Match as a rugby player at Oxford.
Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:15 am N.B.A. Roundup: Warriors Beat Nets in a Battle at the BottomGolden State snapped a four-game losing streak by defeating the Nets at the Izod Center.
Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:13 am N.H.L. Roundup: In Overtime, Blackhawks Top RangersDefenseman Andy Greene scored consecutive goals, the first two-goal game of his career, to help the surging Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes.
Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:13 am College Men’s Roundup: Villanova Holds Off Rival St. Joseph’s Down Stretch to Remain UnbeatenKevin Jones scores 16 points as the No. 6 Mountaineers, with their highest Associated Press ranking since February 1982, win in their first game after a 10-day break.
Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:12 am Sports of The Times: Top Garden Moment? Sixty Years Ago, and NowIn March 1950, City College of New York became the first and last team to win both the National Invitation Tournament and the N.C.A.A. championship.
Source: NYT > Sports | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:11 am Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather won't be held at Cowboys StadiumFor unspecified reasons, Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, is out of the running to host the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather super fight, Top Rank's Bob Arum told ESPN.com on Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:06 am MLB winter meetings: Randy Wolf, Milwaukee Brewers agree to $29.75M contract, sources sayFree agent left-hander Randy Wolf and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a three-year contract worth $29.75 million, major league sources tell ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.Source: ESPN.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:06 am Texas coach Mack Brown gets new $5 million dealTexas coach Mack Brown is a $5 million man, not just this season, but for the life of his contract.Source: ESPN.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:06 am Michigan State Spartans players charged in connection with fightNine Michigan State football players have been charged with assault and conspiracy in connection with a Nov. 22 fight at a campus residence hall.Source: ESPN.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:05 am Source: Notre Dame, Connecticut coach Randy Edsall have mutual interestThere is mutual interest between Notre Dame and Connecticut coach Randy Edsall, another source said Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:05 am Lakers roll to 10th straight win with big 4th (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Dec 2009 | 12:02 am China's Liu Xiang 'serious' about E.Asian GamesChina's superstar athlete and former world record holder Liu Xiang has made "serious preparation" for the ongoing East Asian Games in Hong Kong, his coach said, as he makes his way back...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Dec 2009 | 11:56 pm Granderson heads to Yankees in three-team deal (Reuters)Reuters - The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Curtis Granderson from the Detroit Tigers in a three-team, seven-player deal finalized on Wednesday at the Major League Baseball winter meetings in Indianapolis.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Dec 2009 | 11:44 pm Source: Canadian Harden and Rangers agree to 1-year deal guaranteeing $7.5 millionINDIANAPOLIS - A person familiar with the negotiations says Canadian right-hander Rich Harden and the Texas Rangers have reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract that...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Dec 2009 | 11:43 pm NBA Rockets down sputtering CavsAaron Brooks scored 27 points and Trevor Ariza added 26 as the Houston Rockets shot down LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers 95-85 in a National Basketball Association contest. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Dec 2009 | 11:41 pm Coach hails Liu's "miracle" comebackBEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang's return to competition after a career-threatening injury is little short of miraculous, according to his coach.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 9 Dec 2009 | 11:40 pm Phenom Wall's 25 power Kentucky past UConnFreshman John Wall scored a season-high 25 points, including 12 of Kentucky's last 15 in the game, and the fourth-ranked Wildcats beat No. 14 Connecticut 64-61 on Wednesday night in the SEC/Big East Invitational.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Dec 2009 | 11:18 pm Kings beat Sharks 5-4 in overtime (AP)AP - Dustin Brown scored 1:16 into overtime and the Los Angeles Kings overcame a blown third-period lead to beat the San Jose Sharks 5-4 on Wednesday night.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Dec 2009 | 11:14 pm NCAA investigating Tennessee Volunteers recruiting practices, use of 'hostesses'The NCAA is probing Tennessee's football recruiting practices, according to several prep prospects, their family members and high school administrators, The New York Times reported.Source: ESPN.com | 9 Dec 2009 | 11:14 pm Giants and Eagles know what to expect in key clash (Reuters)Reuters - The New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles know what to expect when they square off in a pivotal NFC East clash at Giants Stadium on Sunday night that will affect the playoff race.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 9 Dec 2009 | 10:37 pm Randy Moss among four New England Patriots players sent home for missing a meetingRandy Moss was among four Patriots sent home for missing a meeting, a source saysSource: ESPN.com | 9 Dec 2009 | 10:28 pm Husker Suh wins Lombardi Award as top linemanHOUSTON (AP) -- Ndamukong Suh picked up another honor Wednesday night, taking home the Rotary Lombardi Award as the nation's top lineman.
Source: SI.com | 9 Dec 2009 | 9:46 pm Three-way Granderson deal finalizedINDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Curtis Granderson is all set to put on the pinstripes. Only one thing to settle: What number does he wear for the New York Yankees?
Source: SI.com | 9 Dec 2009 | 7:46 pm Barcelona advances in Champions LeagueLionel Messi scored with a free kick in the closing minutes to give Barcelona a 2-1 win over Dynamo Kiev on Wednesday as the defending champions advanced to the knockout stage of the Champions League. Barcelona only needed to avoid a large defeat to advance, but Artem Milevskiy gave the visitors a scare with an early goal for Dynamo. Xavi Hernandez then equalized in the 33rd minute after sustained pressure from Barcelona.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Dec 2009 | 6:51 pm Olympiakos beats Arsenal 1-0 to advance in EuropeOlympiakos advanced to the knockout stage of the Champions League on Wednesday, beating Arsenal 1-0 after Leonardo's second-half goal. Leonardo scored in the 47th minute by firing through the legs of goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski after outrunning the defense. Arsenal topped the group with 13 points, three more than Olympiakos. Standard Liege drew 1-1 with AZ Alkmaar to come third with five points, one more than AZ.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Dec 2009 | 6:44 pm Gilardino gives Fiorentina 2-1 win at LiverpoolLiverpool ended its dismal Champions League campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Fiorentina at Anfield.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Dec 2009 | 5:32 pm Inter Milan beats Rubin Kazan to advanceInter Milan advanced to the Champions League knockout round with a solid 2-0 victory over Rubin Kazan.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Dec 2009 | 5:31 pm Fine with that: Ochocinco promises more anticsCINCINNATI (AP) -- Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco is taking the NFL's fine for his latest touchdown celebration as a challenge to do more.
Source: SI.com | 9 Dec 2009 | 5:09 pm Lyon routs Debrecen 4-0 in Champions LeagueLyon scored two goals in each half to rout Debrecen 4-0 Wednesday and finish second in Group E in the Champions League. Bafetimbi Gomis scored first in the 25th minute before Brazilian midfielder Michel Bastos doubled the lead in the 44th. Bosnia playmaker Miralem Pjanic made it 3-0 in the 59th, and Aly Cissokho sealed the win in the 76th. Fiorentina tops the group with 15 points, two more than Lyon. Liverpool finished third with seven points and will play in the Europa League.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Dec 2009 | 4:58 pm Gers boss downcast on Euro futureRangers manager Walter Smith predicts lean times for Scottish teams in Europe after their Champions League campaign finishes without a single victory.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Dec 2009 | 4:40 pm Stamping ban for BanahanBath wing Matt Banahan is banned for two weeks after being red-carded for stamping against Northampton.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Dec 2009 | 4:08 pm Ding & Maguire reach semi-finalsDing Junhui and Stephen Maguire book their places in the semi-finals of the UK Championship in Telford.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 9 Dec 2009 | 3:32 pm Clijsters beats Venus in exhibition match in BelgiumU.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters beat Venus Williams 6-1, 7-5 in an Diamond Games exhibition match Wednesday.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 9 Dec 2009 | 3:31 pm $5 million man: 'Horns give Brown a hefty raiseAUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Texas coach Mack Brown is a $5 million man, not just this season, but for the life of his contract.
Source: SI.com | 9 Dec 2009 | 3:25 pm MLB All-Decade teamBarry Bonds was the most dominant force of the decade -- and its biggest villain. See who else made Joe Posnanski's All-Decade team.
Source: SI.com | 9 Dec 2009 | 1:48 pm Toffees close to landing DonovanEverton are expected to bring U.S. star Landon Donovan to the Prem on a three-month loan deal in January.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Dec 2009 | 1:38 pm Dominic Bonvissuto: NFL Playoff Projections, Week 14The final quarter of the season is here. How much movement will there be in the playoff race? Dom Bonvissuto projects the field.
Source: SI.com | 9 Dec 2009 | 9:39 am Spector ready to face familiar facesJonathan Spector is looking forward to lining up against some of his West Ham teammates for the U.S. at the World Cup.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Dec 2009 | 9:28 am Cole keen to return to winning waysMidfielder Joe Cole shrugged off Chelsea's Champions League draw with APOEL but insisted the Blues must return to winning ways this weekend.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Dec 2009 | 9:13 am Raul: I'm not worried about role at Real MadridRaul Gonzalez says he isn't worried about his place with Real Madrid despite his dwindling playing time.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 9 Dec 2009 | 9:09 am
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