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New Virgin team completes line-upBrazilian Lucas di Grassi joins Timo Glock as Virgin announce a title sponsorship deal with new team Manor Grand Prix.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Dec 2009 | 3:38 am Plymouth hit by transfer embargoChampionship strugglers Plymouth Argyle are placed under a transfer embargo by the Football League.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Dec 2009 | 3:19 am SEA Games: Philippines celebrate marathon doubleThe Philippines won the men's and women's marathons at the Southeast Asian Games Tuesday to boost their medals haul but Thailand remained well clear of the chasing pack. Eduardo...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Dec 2009 | 2:13 am Matsui set to join Angels: father (Reuters)Reuters - World Series MVP Hideki Matsui is set to join the Los Angeles Angels on a one-year deal subject to passing a medical.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Dec 2009 | 2:04 am Matsui set to join Angels: fatherTOKYO (Reuters) - World Series MVP Hideki Matsui is set to join the Los Angeles Angels on a one-year deal subject to passing a medical.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Dec 2009 | 2:04 am 49ers 24, Cardinals 9: 49ers Deny Sloppy Cardinals N.F.C. West CrownWith a relentless defensive attack, San Francisco forced the sloppy Cardinals into five first-half turnovers and kept Kurt Warner from finding a groove.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 2:00 am Woods speaks of family values in interview (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:58 am Woods speaks of family values in interview filmed before infidelity revelationsWELLINGTON, New Zealand - Tiger Woods spoke of his commitment to his family during an interview screened in New Zealand on Tuesday, but conducted in the days before his car crash and...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:56 am Woods speaks of family values in interviewTiger Woods spoke of his commitment to his family during an interview screened in New Zealand on Tuesday that was conducted before his car crash and subsequent admission of several...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:51 am 49ers deny sloppy Cardinals NFC West crown (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:45 am Left Waiting by Yankees, Matsui Jumps to AngelsHideki Matsui, the Most Valuable Player of the World Series, agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels, pending a physical.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:26 am Coughlin Supports Sheridan, but Not Defense’s Poor PlayAccording to Coach Tom Coughlin, “six big-play passes and three big-play runs” helped the Eagles defeat the Giants for the fourth consecutive time.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:25 am N.B.A. Roundup: Celtics Hold Off Grizzlies to Extend Their Winning Streak to 11Paul Pierce scored 19 points, Ray Allen 18 and Rajon Rondo 18 for Boston, which hung on after Memphis trailed by just two in the final two minutes.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:13 am College Basketball Roundup: Penn Fires Its Coach After a Winless StartPenn fired its coach, Glen Miller, after the Quakers started the season 0-7 and some alumni started to complain.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:12 am U.S.O.C. Reduces List for Chief Executive’s Job to SixThe selection committee is scheduled to interview the candidates over the next few weeks and hopes to make its choice by early January.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:05 am McKay handed Australia Test debutAustralia 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 | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:05 am Appeals Court Won’t Rehear Suspension Case of Two VikingsA federal appeals court rejected an N.F.L. request to reconsider its decision in a labor case involving two Minnesota players accused of violating the league’s antidoping policy.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:05 am Clippers put on their rally caps in victoryThey overcome a 17-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Wizards, 97-95, with Eric Gordon scoring 29 points. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Clippers put on their rally caps in victoryThey overcome a 17-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Wizards, 97-95, with Eric Gordon scoring 29 points.With less than three minutes left in the third quarter, Clippers point guard Baron Davis made a perfect bounce pass under the basket to center Chris Kaman, who promptly dunked.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am UCLA's Nikola Dragovic acknowledges being distractedThe Bruins forward is awaiting arraignment for felony assault charges and is currently in a scoring slump, making only 24% of his shots. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers' Kobe Bryant is feeling betterThe upset stomach that slowed the 11-time All-Star during Saturday's loss at Utah has abated, and Bryant is expected to play Tuesday at Chicago. He's still dealing with a broken finger, though. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers are about to get a 1-2 punch from scheduleAfter playing 17 of first 21 games at home, the Lakers have begun a demanding, potentially revealing stretch that could show what they're made of: 11 back-to-back sets in eight weeks ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Kings let the best record get away in 3-1 loss to VancouverA flat effort robs them of a chance to be at the top in the NHL. Center Jarret Stoll apparently pulls a groin muscle midway through the third period and doesn't return to game.A team that has met so many challenges so well this season encountered a test Monday that it couldn't ace.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers are about to get a 1-2 punch from scheduleAfter playing 17 of first 21 games at home, the Lakers have begun a demanding, potentially revealing stretch that could show what they're made of: 11 back-to-back sets in eight weeksAfter playing 17 of first 21 games at home, the Lakers have begun a demanding, potentially revealing stretch that could show what they're made of: 11 back-to-back sets in eight weeks
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Richard Brehaut gets to run the offense -- in practiceThe freshman is taking the snaps with the first unit while starter Kevin Prince recovers from a shoulder injury.UCLA quarterback Richard Brehaut quickly came up with three benefits in getting to handle the first-team offense while starter Kevin Prince rests his injured right shoulder.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Richard Brehaut gets to run the offense -- in practiceThe freshman is taking the snaps with the first unit while starter Kevin Prince recovers from a shoulder injury. UCLA quarterback Richard...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Parents should just say no to teen girl's solo-sailing tripAbby Sunderland's mother and father are abdicating their responsibility to keep their 16-year-old daughter out of harm's way.Abby Sunderland's mother and father are abdicating their responsibility to keep their 16-year-old daughter out of harm's way.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Frank McCourt says estranged wife undermines Dodgers' business operationsHis lawyers will argue Tuesday for a February trial over ownership of the team. Jamie McCourt's attorneys plan to seek an autumn trial date. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Angels about to lose out on John Lackey and Roy HalladayThe club pursued both pitchers, but Lackey reportedly has a deal with the Boston Red Sox and Halladay appears headed to the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-team trade. However, free-agent outfielderHowever, free-agent outfielder Hideki Matsui and the Angels reportedly have reached an agreement.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Miguel Espino is one boxer a mother could loveThe 29-year-old from North Hollywood is a good story not just because he is fighting for Kelly Pavlik's middleweight titles, but because he is literally fighting for his family, especially his legally...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Sparks hire Jennifer Gillom as coachGillom, a member of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and a former coach of the Minnesota Lynx, replaces Michael Cooper, who became the women's basketball coach at USC. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Kings let the best record get away in 3-1 loss to VancouverA flat effort robs them of a chance to be at the top in the NHL. Center Jarret Stoll apparently pulls a groin muscle midway through the third period and doesn't return to game. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Sparks hire Jennifer Gillom as coachGillom, a member of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and a former coach of the Minnesota Lynx, replaces Michael Cooper, who became the women's basketball coach at USC.Former Minnesota Lynx Coach Jennifer Gillom, who once starred at the University of Mississippi and won a gold medal at the 1988 Olympics, was named the Sparks' coach Monday, ending a months-long search for a successor to Michael Cooper.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Miguel Espino is one boxer a mother could loveThe 29-year-old from North Hollywood is a good story not just because he is fighting for Kelly Pavlik's middleweight titles, but because he is literally fighting for his family, especially his legallyNobody would fault middleweight boxing champion Kelly Pavlik for being a bit overconfident going into his match Saturday night. He might think, after all, that he is fighting a mama's boy.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers' Kobe Bryant is feeling betterThe upset stomach that slowed the 11-time All-Star during Saturday's loss at Utah has abated, and Bryant is expected to play Tuesday at Chicago. He's still dealing with a broken finger, though.Lakers guard Kobe Bryant , who was so sick with an upset stomach for Saturday night's game against the Utah Jazz that he needed intravenous fluids before the game and at halftime, was feeling much better Monday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Kansas State basketball team trying to see how good it really isThe Wildcats have been back and forth between winning and losing this season and have yet to figure out how they will be remembered. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Frank McCourt says estranged wife undermines Dodgers' business operationsHis lawyers will argue Tuesday for a February trial over ownership of the team. Jamie McCourt's attorneys plan to seek an autumn trial date.Frank McCourt has accused his estranged wife of undermining the Dodgers' business operations, claiming in a court filing Monday that Jamie McCourt could "continue to seek to damage the Dodgers" so long as she presents herself as a co-owner of the team.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Rain thwarts Kiwis as series tiedMohammad Yousuf hits 89 to ensure the third Test against New Zealand remains intriguingly poised after day four.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Dec 2009 | 12:54 am Sports Medicine Pioneer Subject of Doping InquiryA Canadian doctor is being investigated for reportedly giving top athletes performance-enhancing drugs.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 12:44 am The Youthful Veteran at MemphisJosh Pastner, 32, who is 7-1 since being promoted to head coach of the Memphis men’s basketball team, is proving he was no consolation prize.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 12:35 am Howard toughs it out as Magic finish beats Pacers (Reuters)Reuters - The Orlando Magic sprinted to the finish line with a late run to turn back the Indiana Pacers 106-98 in a physical contest on Monday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Dec 2009 | 12:34 am Sports of The Times: Hostesses as Recruiters? How Far Is Too Far?Tennesse’s use of “hostesses” as college football recruiters was tacky, and the university befouled the concept of education by sending them out to court blue-chip prospects.
Source: NYT > Sports | 15 Dec 2009 | 12:32 am Allen leads Celtics to 11th consecutive victoryRay Allen scored 15 points from three-point range as Boston beat Memphis 110-105 to extend their National Basketball Association win streak to 11 games. Allen finished with 18 points forSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Dec 2009 | 12:26 am NFL Cardinals suffer setback to 49ersFrank Gore ran for 167 yards as San Francisco beat Arizona 24-9 Monday to keep their faint National Footbal League playoff hopes alive. San Francisco forced the Cardinals into seven...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Dec 2009 | 12:26 am 49ers deny fumbling Cardinals NFC West title (Reuters)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Dec 2009 | 12:24 am South Florida Bulls investigating claims of Jim Leavitt confrontationThe University of South Florida plans to look into a report that football coach Jim Leavitt struck one of his players in the face during halftime of a game last month.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Dec 2009 | 12:15 am Accenture drops Tiger
Source: SI.com | 15 Dec 2009 | 12:13 am Iverson scores 20 as Sixers snap 12-game slidePHILADELPHIA(AP) The Philadelphia 76ers played more like a playoff team than one mired in a miserable stretch of basketball.
Source: SI.com | 15 Dec 2009 | 12:13 am Cardinals fail to clinch NFC West titleSAN FRANCISCO(AP) The Arizona Cardinals lost their discipline and a chance to clinch a second straight NFC West crown. They threw the ball away, and they fumbled it even more.
Source: SI.com | 15 Dec 2009 | 12:13 am Report: Doctor who treated Tiger Woods, others had PEDsA Canadian doctor who has treated golfer Tiger Woods and others is suspected of providing athletes with performance-enhancing drugs, according to a newspaper report.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Dec 2009 | 12:12 am Source: John Lackey agrees to 5-year deal with Boston Red SoxJohn Lackey and the Red Sox agreed to a five-year deal, according to Jayson Stark.Source: ESPN.com | 15 Dec 2009 | 12:02 am NBA roundup: Monday's action on the boardsThe Boston Celtics stretched their winning streak to an impressive 11 games with another solid performance on the road. Paul Pierce scored 19 points, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo added 18Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:58 pm Cardinals hand 49ers an easy victoryThe Cardinals displayed their immaturity again, observes Ann Killion. With a chance to lock up the NFC West, the sloppy Cardinals turned it over seven times and fell to the 49ers 24-9.
Source: SI.com | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:54 pm Report: Matt Holliday-St. Louis Cardinals talks include new offerThe Cardinals have tweaked their standing offer for free agent outfielder Matt Holliday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:51 pm Tuesday's gossip - transfers and rumoursChelsea want West Ham's Robert Green to replace Petr Cech, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:50 pm Canucks stunt Kings in 3-1 victoryVANCOUVER (Reuters) - The Vancouver Canucks prevented the Los Angeles Kings from taking over the sole lead of the Western Conference with a 3-1 victory on Monday.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:48 pm Sources: Roy Halladay to Philadelphia Phillies, Cliff Lee to Seattle Mariners deal closeA three-way deal that would send Roy Halladay to Philadelphia and Cliff Lee to Seattle is "close" but "not done," according to sources.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:42 pm Head injury forces bobsledder Todd Hays to retireBobsledder Todd Hays has been forced to retire with a head injury sustained in a crash in Germany that was more serious than originally expected.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:28 pm Niners stop sloppy Cards from clinching WestThe Cardinals threw away a chance to clinch a second straight NFC West crown, losing to the 49ers 24-9 on Monday.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:27 pm Adelman blasts league for 'ridiculous' schedulingHOUSTON (AP) -- Houston Rockets coach Rick Adelman criticized the NBA on Monday for setting up an "utterly ridiculous" schedule for his team that includes four back-to-back games over the next two weeks.
Source: SI.com | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:20 pm Clips rally, hold on to beat Wizards 97-95Eric Gordon matched his season high with 29 points and hit his final free throw with 11.3 seconds left, and Washington's Earl Boykins turned the ball over moments later to seal the Los...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:19 pm Hays forced to retire with head injury (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:15 pm NHL roundup: Monday's action on the iceThe Buffalo Sabres continued their winning ways by taking advantage of the undisciplined Montreal Canadiens. Clarke MacArthur's power-play goal in the third period was the winner as...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:15 pm Kesler helps Canucks beat Kings 3-1 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Dec 2009 | 10:56 pm Celtics handle Grizzlies' rally, win 11th straightPaul Pierce scored 19 points, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo added 18 apiece and the Boston Celtics won their 11th straight game, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 110-105 on Monday night.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Dec 2009 | 10:26 pm Report: FBI investigates doctor who treated TigerNEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Times is reporting a Canadian doctor who has treated golfer Tiger Woods, swimmer Dara Torres and NFL players is suspected of providing athletes with performance-enhancing drugs, according to several people briefed on the FBI inquiry.
Source: SI.com | 14 Dec 2009 | 10:15 pm Report: Doctor being investigated in PED probe (AP)AP - A Canadian doctor who has treated golfer Tiger Woods, swimmer Dara Torres and NFL players is suspected of providing athletes with performance-enhancing drugs, according to a newspaper report.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Dec 2009 | 9:56 pm AP sources: Red Sox set to add Lackey, Cameron (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Dec 2009 | 9:03 pm Nicholls State routs Mobile 81-60 (AP)AP - Anatoly Bose scored 25 points and Chris Iles added 21 for Nicholls State in an 81-60 win over Mobile on Monday night.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Dec 2009 | 8:48 pm Tom Brady defends Randy Moss, deflects criticism of effortTom Brady defends Randy Moss, deflects criticism of effort.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Dec 2009 | 8:46 pm Lee Jenkins: Dramatic day of moves shifts MLB balance of power NortheastWith three aces changing teams, Monday was a hot stove day to remember. Lee Jenkins looks at deals that led Roy Halladay to Philly, Cliff Lee to Seattle and John Lackey to Boston.
Source: SI.com | 14 Dec 2009 | 8:26 pm Source: Los Angeles Angels in serious talks with DH Hideki MatsuiThe Angels are in serious discussions with Hideki Matsui about supplanting Vladimir Guerrero as their designated hitter, a source familiar with the Angels' thinking told ESPN.com.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Dec 2009 | 8:16 pm Washington QB Locker will return for senior yearSEATTLE (AP) -- Washington quarterback Jake Locker announced Monday he will return to Washington for his senior season, quickly putting to rest any lingering questions about his future.
Source: SI.com | 14 Dec 2009 | 5:53 pm Angels, Matsui agree to one-year dealThe Angels and free-agent designated hitter Hideki Matsui have agreed one-year contract. Terms were not immediately known. The deal was first reported by The New York Times.
Source: SI.com | 14 Dec 2009 | 5:51 pm Gattuso pens new Rossoneri dealGennaro 'the Pitbull' Gattuso has ended speculation over his future by signing a new contract at AC Milan.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Dec 2009 | 5:04 pm Phillies land Halladay, send Lee to MarinersThe Phillies, Blue Jays and Mariners have agreed to a three-team blockbuster trade that will send Roy Halladay to Philadelphia, Jon Heyman reports. Cliff Lee would likely go to Seattle.
Source: SI.com | 14 Dec 2009 | 5:02 pm India v Sri Lanka latest scoreLatest score from Rajkot in the first of a five-match series.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Dec 2009 | 4:50 pm Giggs' desire still burning brightBBC Sports Personality of the Year Ryan Giggs insists his enduring hunger for success has never been stronger.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Dec 2009 | 3:13 pm Once-mighty Reds rapidly spiraling into mediocrityAfter watching Liverpool tamely lose to Arsenal, Nick Webster sounds the death knell of a once-mighty club.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Dec 2009 | 1:13 pm Fan drops Assou-Ekotto allegationTottenham full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto will face no further investigation after a fan withdrew an allegation that the player had assaulted him.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Dec 2009 | 12:54 pm Larsson takes first manager's jobFormer Celtic and Manchester United striker Henrik Larsson takes his first managerial role, at Swedish second division club Landskrona Bois.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:36 am Vidic rules out World Cup thoughtsSerbia international Nemanja Vidic will not allow his club form to be affected by thoughts of next summer's World Cup in South Africa.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:18 am Belgian court clears banned duoYanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse have their doping bans suspended by a Belgian court - but their immediate futures remain unclear.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Dec 2009 | 11:03 am Ferrari clear way for SchumacherFerrari say they will not prevent Michael Schumacher making a F1 return as talk of a comeback with Mercedes gathers pace.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Dec 2009 | 10:59 am Court suspends doping ban of Wickmayer, MalisseA Belgian court on Monday suspended the one-year bans handed to tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse for violating anti-doping rules.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 14 Dec 2009 | 10:20 am Ballack downplays Germany's WC title hopesMichael Ballack is downplaying Germany's chances of winning the World Cup in South Africa next year.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Dec 2009 | 9:31 am AW taken aback by Gunners revivalArsene Wenger has been surprised by the speed and determination with which his Arsenal youngsters have marched back into the title race.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Dec 2009 | 9:23 am Wenger half-time fury lifts GunnersArsene Wenger says he can still frighten his players into turning defeat into victory as Arsenal maintained their title challenge at Anfield.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Dec 2009 | 9:11 am Rafa fed up with weak-willed RedsAn exasperated Rafael Benitez has pleaded with his Liverpool players to show backbone as the ongoing crisis at Anfield worsens.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Dec 2009 | 8:51 am Carra looks to the heavens for helpLiverpool centre-back Jamie Carragher has admitted he "prays to God" every night to help the Reds win the FA Cup or the Europa League.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 14 Dec 2009 | 8:50 am
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