S.M.U. 45, Nevada 10: S.M.U. Dominates Nevada in Return to Postseason

Kyle Padron threw for an S.M.U.-record 460 yards, leading the Mustangs to a victory over Nevada in the Hawaii Bowl — S.M.U.’s first postseason appearance in 25 years.



Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 2:28 am

Ponting ready to lead Australia

Australia captain Ricky Ponting looks to have overcome an elbow injury in time to play in the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Dec 2009 | 2:22 am

Padron breaks SMU passing record, Mustangs beat Nevada 45-10 in Hawaii Bowl

HONOLULU - SMU is back from the dead. Freshman Kyle Padron threw for an SMU-record 460 yards, leading the Mustangs to a 45-10 victory over Nevada in the Hawaii Bowl on Thursday night -
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Dec 2009 | 2:13 am

Houston demands Dundee Utd focus

Dundee United prepare for life after Craig Levein with a game against Kilmarnock, one of five Scottish Premier League matches on Boxing Day.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:55 am

SMU dominates Nevada in return to postseason (AP)

While covered by Nevada's Isaiah Frey, SMU wide receiver Aldrick Robinson drops the ball on a pass during the second quarter of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)AP - SMU is back from the dead.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:44 am

As Revenue Plunges, Stadium Boom Deepens Municipal Woes

From New Jersey to Ohio to Arizona, deals behind publicly financed stadiums have backfired, the result of overly optimistic revenue assumptions and the recession.



Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:37 am

Can’t-Miss Prospect Who Did Returns at 28

Jonathan Bender was a lottery pick out of high school in 1999 and drew comparisons to Kevin Garnett. Injuries forced him to retire in 2006, but he is now playing again, with the Knicks.



Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:35 am

Swimming: Rewriting the Olympic Record Book

In the summer of 2008, Michael Phelps captivated the world while collecting a record eight gold medals at a single Olympics.



Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:22 am

Baseball Roundup: Angels Sign Rodney to Bolster Bullpen

The Angels, who lost the free-agent reliever Darren Oliver when he signed with the Rangers, signed Fernando Rodney to a two-year, $11 million contract.



Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:19 am

As Division Rivals Stock Up, Mets’ Hot Stove Stays Cool

This winter, especially compared with years past under Omar Minaya, has yielded a meager haul for the Mets.



Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:15 am

Mayweather and Pacquiao Camps Are Still Sparring

Scheduling conflicts and the issue of when and how to conduct blood tests are holding up negotiations for a much-anticipated bout.



Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:13 am

Kauto aims for King George glory

Kauto Star will bid to make history with a record fourth consecutive victory in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:12 am

Stopgap in the Isles’ Goal Does More Than Fill It

Dwayne Roloson was signed by the Islanders as insurance until Rick DiPietro returned from injury, but now Roloson has a 12-7-5 record.



Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:10 am

N.F.L. Roundup: Season Over for Panthers Quarterback

The Panthers placed quarterback Jake Delhomme on injured reserve with a broken finger, ending his worst season and raising questions about his future with the team.



Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:08 am

A Giants Receiver, Steve Smith, Is Living Up to His Name

Long linked to his identically named and more well known counterpart in Carolina, the Giants’ Smith has more receiving yards and catches this season.



Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:08 am

San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers takes to the air with ease

He is both fearless and feared as he upholds the 'Air Coryell' tradition. He is looking to extend his December winning streak to 18 games as the Chargers play at Tennessee. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

A triathlete and her husband share the long road back

Beth and Lawrence Fong had planned to do an Ironman triathlon together. After he suffered a brain injury, she helped nurse him back and he became her coach. The mutual support has enriched them both. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Blake Griffin's rehab progresses; Camby, Thornton are injured

The team's new anti-gravity treadmill, which was brought in for Griffin's rehab, may get more use from the Clippers' starting center and small forward, who were both injured in the team's last game. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Buzz is more muted for this year's Christmas Lakers game

They used the game against Boston last year as a barometer, but things have changed as the now-NBA champions face the third-best team in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

If it's Christmas, the Lakers can plan on two things -- they'll be playing in a game and it will be hyped beyond belief.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Jamey Carroll's contract with Dodgers does not include donation clause

After Manny Ramirez pledged $1 million to the Dodgers' charity as part of his new contract last March, owner Frank McCourt said future contracts would include a similar clause. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Helene Elliott: Jonathan Quick focuses on becoming the Kings' goalie of the future

He is cognizant the team has long gone without a consistent, go-to goalie and that he has work to do. But he is gaining confidence as he adjusts and shows he may be the one to provide stability. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Angels to sign reliever Fernando Rodney

The two-year deal is worth $11 million. The 32-year-old right-hander saved 37 games last season for the Detroit Tigers, but he probably will be used as a setup man. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

A simple baseball play becomes the best Christmas gift

Chris Pettit might never become a star for the Angels, but his perseverance and perspective are among the things that make sports enjoyable. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Buzz is more muted for this year's Christmas Lakers game

They used the game against Boston last year as a barometer, but things have changed as the now-NBA champions face the third-best team in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

A simple baseball play becomes the best Christmas gift

Chris Pettit might never become a star for the Angels, but his perseverance and perspective are among the things that make sports enjoyable.

Chris Pettit might never become a star for the Angels, but his perseverance and perspective are among the things that make sports enjoyable.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Joe McKnight returns to practice for USC, but status for bowl game is not known

The junior, who leads the Trojans in rushing, has not been cleared to play by compliance officials, who are looking into his use of a sports utility vehicle registered to a Santa Monica businessman.

Joe McKnight returned to practice Thursday, but it's still not known whether USC's leading rusher will be allowed to play against Boston College in Saturday's Emerald Bowl.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Helene Elliott: Jonathan Quick focuses on becoming the Kings' goalie of the future

He is cognizant the team has long gone without a consistent, go-to goalie and that he has work to do. But he is gaining confidence as he adjusts and shows he may be the one to provide stability.

In his minor-league days, Jonathan Quick slept so deeply that his teammates would stumble off their bus after a trip and the equipment managers would unload the gear and think all was done only to find the goalie under a seat, slumbering.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Southern Methodist routs Nevada to win Hawaii Bowl

Freshman Kyle Padron passes for a school-record 460 yards in the 45-10 victory over the Wolf Pack. Freshman Kyle...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Jamey Carroll's contract with Dodgers does not include donation clause

After Manny Ramirez pledged $1 million to the Dodgers' charity as part of his new contract last March, owner Frank McCourt said future contracts would include a similar clause.

In a televised news conference last March, on the day Manny Ramirez agreed to his new contract with the Dodgers, owner Frank McCourt announced that Ramirez had pledged $1 million to the team's charitable foundation.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Angels to sign reliever Fernando Rodney

The two-year deal is worth $11 million. The 32-year-old right-hander saved 37 games last season for the Detroit Tigers, but he probably will be used as a setup man.

Angels General Manager Tony Reagins did a little last-minute Christmas shopping Thursday. And while he didn't get exactly what he wanted to put under the tree, he's pretty happy with what he did get -- hard-throwing reliever Fernando Rodney, who set a franchise record by converting 37 of 38 save opportunities for the Detroit Tigers last season.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Kobe and LeBron: Puppet masters

The Bryant-James rivalry is more heated in commercials than it is on the court, where admiration rules.

The Bryant-James rivalry is more heated in commercials than it is on the court, where admiration rules.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers takes to the air with ease

He is both fearless and feared as he upholds the 'Air Coryell' tradition. He is looking to extend his December winning streak to 18 games as the Chargers play at Tennessee.

Philip Rivers is a country boy and a family man, and his vehicles reflect that. When he's not driving his Ford pickup truck, he rolls around in a minivan, earning him all sorts of ribbing in the San Diego Chargers locker room.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Salesian is enjoying the view from the top

The boys' volleyball team, made up primarily of inner-city Latino kids, is getting a lot more attention after winning a Southern Section championship last season. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Salesian is enjoying the view from the top

The boys' volleyball team, made up primarily of inner-city Latino kids, is getting a lot more attention after winning a Southern Section championship last season.

A plain, brown crucifix hangs on the wall at the Salesian High gymnasium, just the way it did before.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

A triathlete and her husband share the long road back

Beth and Lawrence Fong had planned to do an Ironman triathlon together. After he suffered a brain injury, she helped nurse him back and he became her coach. The mutual support has enriched them both.

Beth and Lawrence Fong had planned to do an Ironman triathlon together. After he suffered a brain injury, she helped nurse him back and he became her coach. The mutual support has enriched them both.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

FanHouse: The Vikes' boss? Childress now knows



Source: SI.com | 25 Dec 2009 | 12:07 am

Chargers will slip past Titans, plus more picks

Week 16's most physical game will be in Pittsburgh, where the Steelers and Ravens are fighting to stay in the playoff hunt. Can the champs stay alive? Peter King makes his NFL picks.



Source: SI.com | 25 Dec 2009 | 12:07 am

Aloha! SMU stomps Nevada 45-10 in Hawaii Bowl

HONOLULU(AP) SMU is back from the dead.



Source: SI.com | 25 Dec 2009 | 12:07 am

Strauss unworried by Cook's form

England captain Andrew Strauss is not worried about Alastair Cook's form ahead of Saturday's second Test against South Africa.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Dec 2009 | 12:06 am

George Michael, of 'Sports Machine' fame, dies

George Michael, a veteran Washington sportscaster who gained national recognition with his syndicated "The George Michael Sports Machine" highlights show, died of cancer Thursday. He was 70.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Dec 2009 | 11:18 pm

Celtics' Paul Pierce out after arthroscopic work on knee

Pierce sidelined after arthroscopic procedure on knee
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Dec 2009 | 11:15 pm

SMU dominates Nevada in return to postseason

Freshman Kyle Padron threw for an SMU-record 460 yards, leading the Mustangs to a 45-10 victory over Nevada in the Hawaii Bowl on Thursday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Dec 2009 | 11:14 pm

SMU dominates Nevada in return to postseason

Freshman Kyle Padron threw for an SMU-record 460 yards, leading the Mustangs to a 45-10 victory over Nevada in the Hawaii Bowl on Thursday night _ SMU's first postseason appearance in 25...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Dec 2009 | 9:29 pm

Giants running back Brandon Jacobs fined $7,500, Redskins tackle Albert Haynesworth $10K for fight

Giants RB Brandon Jacobs was fined $7,500 and Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth $10,000 for their altercation in the Giants' win over Washington on Monday.


Source: ESPN.com | 24 Dec 2009 | 8:47 pm

Wizards' Arenas kept firearms in locker

Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas stored unloaded firearms in a container in his locker, according to the team, and the NBA is looking into the situation.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 24 Dec 2009 | 8:31 pm

Arenas facing weapons possessions investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Wizards say Gilbert Arenas stored unloaded firearms in a locked container in his locker, and the NBA also is looking into the situation.



Source: SI.com | 24 Dec 2009 | 8:27 pm

Report: NBA investigating Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas for gun possession

The NBA and Washington Wizards are reportedly investigating whether Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas was in the alleged possession of a firearm.


Source: ESPN.com | 24 Dec 2009 | 8:25 pm

Matt Ryan misses practice, likely will start vs. Buffalo Bills

Falcons QB Matt Ryan doesn't believe his limited participation in practice this week will affect whether he starts Sunday against Buffalo.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Dec 2009 | 8:00 pm

Wizards say Arenas had firearms in locker (AP)

Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas, left, argues with referee Tom Washington in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)AP - Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas stored unloaded firearms in a container in his locker, according to the team, and the NBA is looking into the situation.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Dec 2009 | 7:54 pm

Japan's 2020 bid city decision put on hold

TOKYO (Reuters) - The identity of Japan's bid city for the 2020 Summer Games could remain a mystery until 2011, the country's top Olympic official has said.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Dec 2009 | 7:45 pm

Thursday's College Basketball

No scores reported from the EAST. SOUTH No scores reported from the SOUTH. MIDWEST No scores reported from the MIDWEST. SOUTHWEST No scores reported from the SOUTHWEST.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Dec 2009 | 7:45 pm

Trail Blazers C Joel Przybilla out for season after surgery

Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla is out for the season after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured right patella tendon.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Dec 2009 | 7:25 pm

Source: Jason Bay still a long shot to rejoin Boston Red Sox

Despite a report, a source indicated Jason Bay is still a long shot to return to the Red Sox.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Dec 2009 | 7:13 pm

Haynesworth fined $10K, Jacobs $7,500 for fight

NEW YORK (AP) -- Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has been fined $10,000 by the NFL and New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs has been hit for $7,500.



Source: SI.com | 24 Dec 2009 | 6:36 pm

Wizards say Arenas had firearms in locker

The Washington Wizards say Gilbert Arenas stored unloaded firearms in a locked container in his locker, and the NBA also is looking into the situation. The Wizards say there was no...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Dec 2009 | 6:29 pm

Aggies' Derrick Roland heading home (AP)

Texas A&M's Derrick Roland takes a look at his surgically-repaired right leg as he rests in a hospital bed following surgery for a gruesome injury during a basketball game the night before, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Roland underwent surgery for a broken tibia and fibula, leaving the 19th-ranked Aggies without one of the leading defenders in the Big 12 Conference. The three-year letterman and the team's second-leading scorer sustained the injury when he crashed hard to the floor after leaping under the basket early in the second half. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)AP - Texas A&M senior guard Derrick Roland is heading home for Christmas — with a rod and three screws in his leg.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Dec 2009 | 6:16 pm

Oakland Athletics, Justin Duchscherer agree to deal, source says

Free-agent pitcher Justin Duchscherer has agreed in principle to a one-year, guaranteed major league contract with the Oakland Athletics, a baseball source told ESPN.com.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Dec 2009 | 6:16 pm

Raiders FB Luke Lawton banned for violating NFL's drug policy

Oakland Raiders fullback Luke Lawton has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's drug policy.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Dec 2009 | 6:04 pm

Kobe: 'Nothing there' for Cavs-Lakers rivalry (AP)

In this Feb. 8, 2009, photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) talks to Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (24) during a free throw in an NBA basketball game in Cleveland. The Cavaliers and the Lakers meet on Christmas Day, one of five NBA games that day. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)AP - Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher scarcely remember how to celebrate Christmas without a high-profile game smack in the middle of their holiday season.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Dec 2009 | 5:55 pm

Kobe: 'Nothing there' for Cavs-Lakers rivalry

Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher scarcely remember how to celebrate Christmas without a high-profile game smack in the middle of their holiday season. That's life with the Los Angeles Lakers
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Dec 2009 | 5:55 pm

Promoter Bob Arum calls Pacquiao-Mayweather fight dead, though talks continue

LAS VEGAS - Promoter Bob Arum declared the megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. dead Thursday, though efforts continued to find a compromise to a dispute over blood...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Dec 2009 | 5:22 pm

Aggies' Derrick Roland heading home

Texas A&M senior guard Derrick Roland is heading home for Christmas _ with a rod and three screws in his leg. Dr. Chris Wahl, the surgeon who repaired the multiple fractures in Roland's...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Dec 2009 | 5:20 pm

Kobe: "Nothing there" for Cavs-Lakers rivalry

Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher scarcely remember how to celebrate Christmas without a high-profile game smack in the middle of their holiday season. That's life with the Los Angeles Lakers
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Dec 2009 | 4:38 pm

Angels sign Rodney to two year deal

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have signed free agent reliever Fernando Rodney to a two year contract, the team said in a statement.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Dec 2009 | 4:34 pm

Carolina quarterback Delhomme out for season (Reuters)

Reuters - Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme, sidelined this month by a broken finger, was shut down for the season when the Panthers placed him on injured reserve on Thursday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Dec 2009 | 4:32 pm

Arum declares Pacquiao-Mayweather fight dead

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Promoter Bob Arum declared the much-anticipated fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. dead on Thursday, though efforts continue to find a compromise to a dispute over blood testing.



Source: SI.com | 24 Dec 2009 | 4:25 pm

SMU routs Nevada to win Hawai'i Bowl

SMU makes the most of its first appearance in a bowl game since receiving the NCAA's 'death penalty' in the 1980s.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 24 Dec 2009 | 4:05 pm

Oakland A's nearing 1-year deal with Duchscherer (AP)

AP - Right-hander Justin Duchscherer has reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract that would keep him with the Oakland Athletics, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Dec 2009 | 3:44 pm

Celtics' Paul Pierce could miss at least 2 weeks (AP)

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce reacts after hitting a basket against the Indiana Pacers late in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009. The Celtics won 103-94. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)AP - Paul Pierce could miss at least two weeks because of an infected right knee, the severity of the injury catching the Boston Celtics by surprise.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Dec 2009 | 3:27 pm

Promoter calls Pacquiao-Mayweather fight dead (AP)

FILE - In this combination of file photos, U.S. boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, prepares to spar at a gym in east London on May 22, 2009, and Manny Pacquiao, right, of the Philippines, weighs in for the junior welterweight boxing match against British boxer Ricky Hatton, May 1, 2009, in Las Vegas. The March 13 , 2010 megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been thrown into jeopardy. Mayweather's camp is demanding the fighters submit to Olympic-type drug testing in the weeks leading up to the bout. Leonard Ellerbe, Mayweather's manager, says the fight will not go on if Pacquiao doesn't agree to blood testing under standards followed by the United States Anti-Doping Agency. (AP Photos/Alastair Grant and Rick Bowmer, File)AP - Promoter Bob Arum declared the megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. dead Thursday, though efforts continued to find a compromise to a dispute over blood testing.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Dec 2009 | 3:03 pm

NFL fines Haynesworth, Jacobs for fight

Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has been fined $10,000 by the NFL and New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs has been hit for $7,500.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 24 Dec 2009 | 2:55 pm

Promoter: Pacquiao-Mayweather fight is dead

Promoter Bob Arum declared the megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. dead on Thursday, though efforts continued to find a compromise to a dispute over blood testing.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 24 Dec 2009 | 2:25 pm

Speedy Peterson finds quick way to 3rd Olympics (AP)

Jeret 'Speedy ' Peterson, left, of Boise, Idaho, and Lacy Schnoor, of Draper, Utah, celebrate on the podium after winning the U.S. Aerials Olympic Trials event in Steamboat Springs, Colo. on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009. Both Peterson and Schnoor earned the right to compete for the U.S. Ski Team at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/Nathan Bilow)AP - A Hurricane in Vancouver? Speedy Peterson says, yes, it might happen.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Dec 2009 | 2:15 pm

Paralyzed player homers on last swing of career (AP)

In this photo taken on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, Georgia freshman baseball player Chance Veazey smiles during an interview at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta.  Veazey, a promising second baseman, was paralyzed from the waist down in a scooter accident on campus last October. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)AP - Chance Veazey will always remember that pitch.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Dec 2009 | 1:31 pm

Celtics call Pierce's right knee infection 'serious'

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- The Boston Celtics don't expect Paul Pierce back any time soon.



Source: SI.com | 24 Dec 2009 | 12:43 pm

USC's McKnight back at practice, still not cleared

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Southern California tailback Joe McKnight has rejoined the Trojans for practice after missing their early preparations for the Emerald Bowl.



Source: SI.com | 24 Dec 2009 | 12:20 pm

Lions' Stafford done for '09, needs knee surgery

The season is over for Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, who has been placed on injured reserve ahead of what the team calls minor right knee surgery.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 24 Dec 2009 | 11:17 am

USC RB McKnight rejoins team, still not cleared to play

Southern California tailback Joe McKnight has rejoined the Trojans for practice after missing their early preparations for the Emerald Bowl.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 24 Dec 2009 | 10:59 am

Legendary sports broadcaster George Michael dead at 70

George Michael, a mainstay on the Washington, D.C., sports television scene for decades who reached a national audience with "The George Michael Sports Machine" highlights show, has died. He was 70 years old.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 24 Dec 2009 | 10:52 am

Century duo seal series for India

Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli hit centuries as India beat Sri Lanka to wrap up a series victory.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Dec 2009 | 10:51 am

Mancini prepares for Man City bow

New Man City boss Roberto Mancini will take charge of his first Premier League game on a typically busy programme of football action on Boxing Day.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Dec 2009 | 9:43 am

Delhomme done for rest of '09; future in Carolina unclear

The Carolina Panthers placed quarterback Jake Delhomme on injured reserve Thursday with a broken finger on his throwing hand, ending his worst season as a pro.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 24 Dec 2009 | 9:19 am

Source: Uribe close to deal with Giants

Juan Uribe is close to returning to the Giants on a one-year contract with a club option for 2011, according to a major-league source.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 24 Dec 2009 | 9:15 am

Only two SFL games survive freeze

All but two Boxing Day fixtures are postponed in the Scottish Football League following Thursday pitch inspections amid freezing temperatures.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Dec 2009 | 7:41 am

Celtics say Pierce's knee infection 'serious'

The Boston Celtics don't expect Paul Pierce back any time soon.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 24 Dec 2009 | 6:57 am

Pedrosa to focus on 2010 after op

Dani Pedrosa leaves hospital after having surgery to remove a screw from his left hand and will step up his training for 2010 in a fortnight.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Dec 2009 | 6:30 am

FA charge is scandalous - Brown

Hull boss Phil Brown says it is "scandalous" that his club have been charged by the Football Association for their part in the mass confrontation at Arsenal.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Dec 2009 | 6:11 am

Birmingham v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Birmingham and Chelsea in the Premier League.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Dec 2009 | 3:43 am