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Usmanov raises stake in ArsenalRussian billionaire Alisher Usmanov buys more shares in Arsenal football club, increasing his stake to just over 26%.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Dec 2009 | 3:30 am West Ham's injury-plagued Ashton retires (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Dec 2009 | 3:11 am Scala interested in Scotland jobItalian coach Nevio Scala reveals he has applied to become Scotland's next manager.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Dec 2009 | 2:56 am Ghana docs may take look at EssienGhana FA chiefs have confirmed they may send their own medical staff to check on Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien's hamstring injury.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Dec 2009 | 2:53 am Torres lowers Reds' silverware sightsFernando Torres has admitted that the Reds are only targeting Europa League and FA Cup glory this season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Dec 2009 | 2:29 am Injured Ashton forced to retireWest Ham's former England striker Dean Ashton retires at the age of 26 after failing to recover from a long-term ankle injury.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Dec 2009 | 2:26 am 'Melo scores 40; Stuckey-led Pistons nip NuggetsAUBURN HILLS, Mich.(AP) The Detroit Pistons are starting to see the benefits of the painful rebuilding process that started when they traded Chauncey Billups to Denver.
Source: SI.com | 11 Dec 2009 | 2:20 am Rondo dunk opens door to Celts' 9th straight winWASHINGTON(AP) The Boston Celtics won their ninth straight game and their 10th in 11 road games. They had a player score his 20,000th point, another his 19,000th and held their opponents without a rebound for an entire quarter.
Source: SI.com | 11 Dec 2009 | 2:20 am No. 7 Syracuse tops No. 10 Florida, moves to 9-0
Source: SI.com | 11 Dec 2009 | 2:20 am Matthew Griffin leads Australian PGA (AP)AP - Matthew Griffin shot a 3-under 68 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over defending champion Geoff Ogilvy, Stuart Appleby and Jason Norris after the second round of the Australian PGA.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Dec 2009 | 2:20 am NZ bowlers outshine Farhat's tonImran Farhat hits unbeaten 117 in Pakistan's total of 223 all out after New Zealand's Iain O'Brien takes four wickets in deciding Test.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Dec 2009 | 2:16 am Notre Dame picks Kelly to revive footballBrian Kelly's final gesture as Cincinnati's head coach was to thank his players for helping him land his dream job. He's leaving the unbeaten Bearcats for the unmatched expectations at...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Dec 2009 | 2:14 am Notre Dame picks Kelly to revive football (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Dec 2009 | 2:14 am Not so Super: Browns sack Steelers 13-6 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:44 am Not so Super: Browns sack Steelers 13-6There's nothing Super about the Pittsburgh Steelers anymore. The defending NFL champions lost their fifth straight and had their playoff hopes thrown for a loss by the lowly Cleveland...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:43 am Worthington NI future 'in doubt'Nigel Worthington's future as Northern Ireland boss appears to be uncertain after contract negotiations stall, BBC Sport understands.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:42 am Awards: QB McCoy wins Camp, Maxwell, O'BrienNEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) -- Texas quarterback Colt McCoy has won the Walter Camp Football Foundation's player of the year award for the second consecutive season.
Source: SI.com | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:39 am Mascherano calls for consistencyLiverpool star Javier Mascherano believes the team must use Sunday's clash with Arsenal as an opportunity to rebuild their battered reputation.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:34 am Robinho 'loving' life at EastlandsRobinho has reiterated he is settled at Manchester City and claims he could stay put for the next 10 years as he 'loves' life at the club.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:34 am Walcott hoping to make Reds impactArsenal forward Theo Walcott hopes to ignite his season against Liverpool on Sunday after finally recovering from a succession of injuries.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:26 am Five things we learned from Browns-SteelersCall it a hangover effect, or a false sense of entitlement, but the Steelers have shown they're just not equipped to handle the rigors of defending a Super Bowl title, writes John P. Lopez.
Source: SI.com | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:17 am College Men’s Basketball Roundup: Orange Stays Perfect With Victory Over GatorsRick Jackson scored a career-high 21 points, helping No. 7 Syracuse remain unbeaten with a victory against No. 10 Florida.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:13 am N.B.A. Roundup: Rondo’s Dunk Lifts Celtics to Ninth Win in a RowRajon Rondo’s driving dunk with a minute remaining broke a tie and led the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics to their ninth straight victory over the Washington Wizards.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:12 am Three Substances to Lose Place on Store ShelvesThe D.E.A. has classified Madol and two other drugs as anabolic steroids, meaning they can no longer be sold as dietary supplements.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:11 am Giants’ Kevin Boothe Knows His Role, No Matter the UniformThe versatile backup lineman says he’ll be ready if the Giants call his number against the Eagles.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:11 am TV Sports: NBC Still Likes Its Notre Dame StrategyViewership has declined as the Fighting Irish have lost, but the team still remains newsworthy.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:08 am Yankees Still Looking but Finished for NowThe Yankees want to acquire another starter from outside the organization, but the prices for free agents have been higher than they expected.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:07 am Sports of The Times: When a Sport Draws People Together“Invictus” is not a rugby movie unless you want it to be. Rather, it’s a reminder to us that sometimes sport can be a starting point, and can pave the way for much more than just talk.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:05 am Red Sox May Trade Lowell to RangersAs the winter meetings ended Thursday, the Red Sox were nearing a trade to send Mike Lowell, the 2007 World Series M.V.P., to the Texas Rangers.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:04 am Racing Association Adopts Anti-Slaughter PolicyThe New York Racing Association said it would bar owners or trainers from competing at their racetracks if any of their horses are sold for slaughter.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:03 am Stem Cell Therapy Aids the Return of Lava ManNearly 17 months after he was retired because of ailments and age, the rejuvenated gelding will return to competition Saturday.
Source: NYT > Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:03 am Fallen teammate is with them at every stepAfter the death of a Garden Grove High fullback in September, the team has honored him at every game. His best friend takes it even farther, wearing his cleats.After the death of a Garden Grove High fullback in September, the team has honored him at every game. His best friend takes it even farther, wearing his cleats.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers' Phil Jackson and Timberwolves' Kurt Rambis will reunite for a nightThe Lakers' coach will go against his long-time assistant when Minnesota plays at Staples Center Friday night. Rambis will get his championship ring in a pre-game ceremony. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Angels leave winter meetings with a loss, but all is not bleakThe club sees Chone Figgins go to the Mariners, but GM Tony Reagins, who is seeking pitching, says: 'The next 10 days or so should be interesting . . . and busy.' ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers have 10-game winning streak, and Pau Gasol is a big reasonText messages from press row . . .These Lakers know how to deliver a knockout punch. . . .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Dodgers' cost at winter meetings not an arm and a leg, just 2 armsFor $120,000, club gets minor league pitchers Carlos Monasterios and Armando Zerpa. But GM Ned Colletti fails to work out a Juan Pierre trade or get close to acquiring Roy Halladay.When the Dodgers departed from baseball's winter meetings Thursday, Roy Halladay still belonged to the Blue Jays. Joel Pineiro and Jon Garland were still free agents.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Sam Farmer: Cardinals aren't a mirageLed by comeback king Kurt Warner, Arizona has rallied from an opening loss to return to last season's playoff form.One game into the 2009 season -- a disheartening home loss to San Francisco -- and the Arizona Cardinals were finished, history, kaput.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Helene Elliott: Kings win in their longest shootoutJustin Williams scores in the eighth round to beat Coyotes.The Kings went from the sublime to straining within 24 hours, too fatigued and emotionally drained after their thrilling victory at San Jose on Wednesday to consistently put much oomph into their performance Thursday night against Phoenix at Staples Center.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Sam Farmer's NFL picks for Week 14The Times' NFL writer examines this week's matchups.Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines this week's matchups. Lines according to Glantz-Culver. Last week 10-6, overall 128-64 (.667); against spread 6-10, overall 83-109 (.432). See Farmer's video picks online at our Fabulous Forum blog at latimes.com/sports:
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am The Dodgers say it all with their silenceWhat happened this week at the winter meetings is certainly not business as usual. For the average fan, what happened with Randy Wolf should be scarier than any ticket-price increase.What happened this week at the winter meetings is certainly not business as usual. For the average fan, what happened with Randy Wolf should be scarier than any ticket-price increase.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Kevin O'Neill stresses patience in taking care of the basketballThe Trojans have committed 61 turnovers in three games, including a season-high 25 against Sacramento State on Tuesday.'Tis the season for giving, and the USC basketball team has been most charitable, giving opponents a hefty bounty of extra possessions this month -- 61 turnovers in three games.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Sam Farmer: Cardinals aren't a mirageLed by comeback king Kurt Warner, Arizona has rallied from an opening loss to return to last season's playoff form. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Angels leave winter meetings with a loss, but all is not bleakThe club sees Chone Figgins go to the Mariners, but GM Tony Reagins, who is seeking pitching, says: 'The next 10 days or so should be interesting . . . and busy.'Tony Reagins did not check out of the Indianapolis Marriott on Thursday with a front-of-the-rotation starter such as John Lackey or Roy Halladay.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Kevin O'Neill stresses patience in taking care of the basketballThe Trojans have committed 61 turnovers in three games, including a season-high 25 against Sacramento State on Tuesday. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Helene Elliott: Kings win in their longest shootoutJustin Williams scores in the eighth round to beat Coyotes. The Kings went from the sublime to straining within...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Kurt Rambis survives being thrown to the WolvesThe former Lakers assistant coach is the lead man in Minnesota and he's staying positive despite a 3-19 start. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Kurt Rambis survives being thrown to the WolvesThe former Lakers assistant coach is the lead man in Minnesota and he's staying positive despite a 3-19 start.The former Lakers assistant coach is the lead man in Minnesota and he's staying positive despite a 3-19 start.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 11 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Aussie rugby star Cooper to fight burglary chargeAustralian Test rugby star Quade Cooper is to fight his burglary charge, his lawyer said on Friday, as the case was adjourned for seven months. Cooper, 21, made a brief appearance at...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Dec 2009 | 12:51 am Matthew Griffin leads Australian PGAMatthew Griffin shot a 3-under 68 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over defending champion Geoff Ogilvy, Stuart Appleby and Jason Norris after the second round of the Australian PGA. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 11 Dec 2009 | 12:30 am Side Kicks are here to helpEvery Friday, Side Kicks are here to help. We know everything about soccer ... except for the stuff we make up.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 11 Dec 2009 | 12:24 am New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sits out practice; rib injury disclosedPatriots QB Tom Brady absent from Thursday's practice.Source: ESPN.com | 11 Dec 2009 | 12:09 am Billups misses late layup for Nuggets in 101-99 loss to PistonsChauncey Billups missed a chance to deflate his banged-up former team. Charlie Villanueva scored 27 points, and Rodney Stuckey had 25 to help the ailing Pistons hold on for a 101-99...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 11:57 pm NBA Celtics star Allen joins elite scoring companyBoston guard Ray Allen became the 32nd player in NBA history to score 20,000 points when he hit a three-pointer late in the third quarter of the Celtics 104-102 win over Washington. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 11:54 pm NBA Celtics star Allen joins elite scoring company (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Dec 2009 | 11:53 pm Ottawa's Elliott makes 22 saves, earns shutout in 2-0 win over slumping FlyersThe Ottawa Senators didn't exactly break out of their offensive slump Thursday night, but they did just enough to beat the equally anemic Philadelphia Flyers. Brian Elliott made 22...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 11:53 pm Cincinnati confirms Kelly to coach Notre DameBrian Kelly, who has coached the Cincinnati's football team to a 12-0 record this season and a berth in the Sugar Bowl, will be the new football coach at Notre Dame, two sources have told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.Source: ESPN.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 11:49 pm Rondo breaks tie, fuels Celts to 9th straight winRajon Rondo's driving dunk with a minute remaining broke a tie and led the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics to their ninth straight victory, 104-102 over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.Source: ESPN.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 11:46 pm Kings beat Coyotes in 8-round shootout (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Dec 2009 | 11:46 pm Steelers stunned by Browns as playoff hopes fade (Reuters)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Dec 2009 | 11:44 pm Shaquille O'Neal says LeBron James could 'coach in NBA right now'"His basketball IQ is phenomenal," Shaquille O'Neal said of LeBron James. "He could coach in the NBA right now."Source: ESPN.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 11:37 pm Williams scores 32 points, Jazz beat MagicDeron Williams scored 21 of his 32 points in the second half and had 15 assists and eight rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 120-111 victory over Orlando on Thursday night that snapped...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 11:33 pm 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 | 11:33 pm Penguins maintain dominance over Habs with 3-2 winMONTREAL (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Penguins beat Montreal 3-2 on Thursday to record their fifth win in a row over the Canadiens.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 11:29 pm Steelers have playoff hopes sacked by BrownsThere's nothing Super about the Pittsburgh Steelers anymore.Source: ESPN.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 11:25 pm Kings beat Coyotes in 8-round shootoutOscar Moller and Jack Johnson netted first-period goals, Justin Williams scored in the eighth round of a shootout, and the Los Angeles Kings capitalized on the absence of suspended Phoenix...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 11:24 pm USOC critic, Chicago bid chief join advisory panel (AP)AP - One of the U.S. Olympic Committee's most outspoken critics and the leader of the unsuccessful bid to bring the 2016 Games to Chicago are among those who will help former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue look at the way the federation does business.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Dec 2009 | 11:18 pm IOC approves cycling changes, tennis mixed doubles (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Dec 2009 | 11:14 pm Safina out of Brisbane International WTA (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 10 Dec 2009 | 10:46 pm Rondo helps Celtics win ninth straightThe Boston Celtics won their ninth straight game and their 10th in 11 road games. They had a player score his 20,000th point, another his 19,000th and held their opponents without a rebound for an entire...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 10:39 pm Depth helps Syracuse top Florida, stay perfectRick Jackson scored a career-high 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds Thursday night, helping Syracuse (No. 6 ESPN/USA Today, No. 7 AP) remain unbeaten with an 85-73 victory over Florida (No. 11 ESPN/USA Today, No. 10 AP) in the SEC/Big East Invitational.Source: ESPN.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 10:34 pm The Dodgers say it all with their silenceWhat happened this week at the winter meetings is certainly not business as usual. For the average fan, what happened with Randy Wolf should be scarier than any ticket-price increase. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 10:34 pm Lakers have 10-game winning streak, and Pau Gasol is a big reasonText messages from press row . . . These Lakers know how to deliver a knockout punch. . . .Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 10:19 pm Allen notches his 20,000thRay Allen entered last night’s game against Washington on the cusp of joining one of basketball’s elite clubs. The 13-year veteran needed 14 points to crack the 20,000-point plateau, and in...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 10 Dec 2009 | 10:00 pm Safina withdraws from Brisbane InternationalDinara Safina has withdrawn from next month's Brisbane International because of a bad back, leaving her status for the Australian Open in doubt.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 9:34 pm UC: Kelly will not coach in SugarNotre Dame to hire Cincinnati's Brian Kelly as its next head coach.
Source: SI.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 8:58 pm Texas quarterback Colt McCoy repeats as Walter Camp winnerTexas quarterback Colt McCoy has won the Walter Camp Football Foundation's player of the year award for the second consecutive season.Source: ESPN.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 8:30 pm Stewart Mandel: Irish eyes are smiling at Kelly hireUnlike 2004, when Urban Meyer spurned the Fighting Irish, Notre Dame didn't take a backseat to anyone else in landing Brian Kelly, the nation's hottest coach, writes Stewart Mandel.
Source: SI.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 8:11 pm Source: New York Mets emerge as bidder for OF Jason BayThe New York Mets have emerged as another bidder on free agent left-fielder Jason Bay, according to a source with direct knowledge of the Bay negotiations.Source: ESPN.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 7:08 pm Ben Crane, Charles Warren deny trashing Tiger Woods to tabloidTwo golfers quoted by a weekly magazine as making disparaging remarks about Tiger Woods and his marriage said Thursday night they never spoke to the publication.Source: ESPN.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 6:40 pm Brazil forward Ronaldinho named Player of DecadeBrazil forward Ronaldinho has been selected footballer of the decade by World Soccer magazine.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 10 Dec 2009 | 5:47 pm Players should back Woods - DalyAmerican golfer John Daly says his fellow players should be thanking under-fire superstar Tiger Woods, not criticising him.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Dec 2009 | 5:32 pm Robinho vows to stay at Man CityManchester City forward Robinho tells BBC Sport he would be happy to stay at the Eastlands club for the next 10 years.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Dec 2009 | 5:05 pm Justice Dept. nixes boxing icon Johnson's pardonWASHINGTON (AP) -- The Justice Department is refusing to back a posthumous pardon for Jack Johnson, the black heavyweight boxing champion who was imprisoned nearly a century ago because of his romantic ties with a white woman.
Source: SI.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 4:56 pm Mets offer Bay $65M, plus more buzzSI.com's Jon Heyman reports from baseball's winter meetings in Indianapolis, which wrapped up Thursday ...
Source: SI.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 4:06 pm Young aggravates kneeNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Vince Young has aggravated his right knee and Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher calls it a "setback.
Source: SI.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 3:27 pm Everton in talks to sign Donovan on loan from L.A.Everton have confirmed they are in talks to sign Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan on a short-term loan deal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 10 Dec 2009 | 3:18 pm Costa released from hospital after heart problemsSpain Davis Cup captain and former French Open winner Albert Costa was released from a hospital after experiencing heart problems on Thursday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 2:48 pm Sanchez-Vicario to pay $5.1 million in back taxesThe Spanish Supreme Court has ordered former top-ranked women's player Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario to pay back approximately $5.1 million in unpaid income tax.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 10 Dec 2009 | 2:45 pm Bendtner ruled out until new yearArsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner is expected to be out until the new year after groin surgery.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Dec 2009 | 2:23 pm O'Sullivan & Higgins reach semisRonnie O'Sullivan will meet John Higgins in the last four of the UK championship in Telford after victories over Mark Selby and Liang Wenbo.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Dec 2009 | 2:04 pm Deal struck to keep Renault in F1Renault will continue in Formula 1 next year after a deal is reached to secure the team's future.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 10 Dec 2009 | 1:04 pm Essien facing four-week lay-offChelsea have confirmed that Michael Essien will be sidelined for up to four weeks with a tear in his hamstring.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 10 Dec 2009 | 9:52 am
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