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Florida's Meyer resigns amid health concerns (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Dec 2009 | 2:21 am Sports of The Times: A Year Ruled by Familiar Champions but Upstaged by Personal ScandalThe Yankees, Steelers, Lakers and Penguins returned to their thrones in 2009. But like it or not, Tiger Woods’s scandal was the sports story of the year.
Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 2:11 am Giants' playoff hopes, like their stadium, might be on last legsSunday's game against Carolina could be the Giants' last at soon-to-be-demolished Giants Stadium, even if they do make the playoffs which is by no means a sure thing. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2009 | 2:10 am Giants' playoff hopes, like their stadium, might be on last legsSunday's game against Carolina could be the Giants' last at soon-to-be-demolished Giants Stadium, even if they do make the playoffs which is by no means a sure thing.The New York Giants are moving on up -- they're reminded of that every time they catch a glimpse of the soon-to-be-completed $1.7-billion stadium next door -- but are they moving on this season?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 2:10 am Postcards From 2009: Mileposts, With South Africa Around the BendAfter Beijing and before Johannesburg, it was hard to amass exotic datelines in 2009. But sports had their moments worth remembering as the year comes to a close.
Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 2:09 am The Unbeatens: Crushing the Competition, and Boosting a SportZenyatta and Rachel Alexandra reminded the casual horse enthusiast why the game is magical and gave committed horseplayers an excuse for their obsession.
Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 2:08 am The Denier: A Question of Gender Topples a Track OfficialOne of the most explosive sports stories of the year involved the sex verification of Caster Semenya, 18, the world-champion middle-distance runner from South Africa.
Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 2:08 am The Catalyst: Redirecting the Debate on Brain InjuriesRepresentative Linda T. Sánchez, a Democrat of California, redirected the debate surrounding brain injuries in football.
Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 2:07 am The Comeback: For Clijsters, There’s Life With and Without TennisThe Belgian star Kim Clijsters left tennis to start a family, then returned to win the 2009 U.S. Open, a victory for motherhood.
Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 2:07 am Always in the Spotlight, for Good and IllAlex Rodriguez led the decade in home runs and R.B.I., won a World Series and twice signed the biggest contract ever, but he also acknowledged using performance-enhancing drugs.
Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 2:06 am Reporter’s Notebook: Baseball’s Glory Spreads, but the Richest Finished the Decade on TopA distinctive decade of baseball ended as it started, in victorious pinstripes.
Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 2:05 am Canadians edge Czech team Karlovy Vary 7-6 in shootout in Spengler Cup openerKarlovy's Petr Kumstat, right. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/KEYSTONE/Peter Schneider)CAPTION 1 DAVOS, Switzerland - Canada's win wasn't pretty. But after only a couple of days together, the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Dec 2009 | 2:02 am The Teenager: Regular Guy? Not Then, Not NowTo hear his old friends and college buddies tell it, Tiger Woods was a regular guy in the classrooms and dorm rooms at Stanford in the ’90s.
Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 2:00 am The Son: Lesson No. 1: Golf Is Hard, Life Is HarderWe stood silently in the sun on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean until Tiger Woods turned and said: “How about this? This is the life.”
Source: NYT > Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:59 am Pitch fears ends Delhi one-dayerThe final one-day international between India and Sri Lanka is abandoned in Delhi.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:44 am Barkley's gem leads USC past BC at EmeraldUSC beat Boston College 24-13 in the Emerald Bowl on Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:17 am Lakers clip Kings in 2OTSACRAMENTO, Calif.(AP) Devoid of any feeling in his right arm since late in the third quarter, Kobe Bryant still managed to do what he does best: make clutch shots.
Source: SI.com | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:15 am USC handles BC in Emerald Bowl to finish at 9-4An up-and-down season ended on a high note for the Trojans. Quarterback Matt Barkley accounted for three scores as USC pulled away from Boston College 24-13 in the Emerald Bowl.
Source: SI.com | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:15 am Ranking the top 10 NFL games of the 2000sDefining moments, controversial calls, overtime thrillers and fantastic finishes. The NFL provided plenty of each in the 2000s. Jim Trotter looks back at the top 10 games of the decade.
Source: SI.com | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:15 am No. 6 WVU stays perfect, downs Seton Hall in OT
Source: SI.com | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:15 am Barkley shines as USC beats BC in Emerald BowlSAN FRANCISCO(AP) Southern California ended a disappointing season with a bowl win that the Trojans hope will vault them into a more successful 2010.
Source: SI.com | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:15 am FanHouse: Haynesworth blasts Redskins coaches
Source: SI.com | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:15 am Meineke Bowl: Pitt tops UNC for elusive 10th winDion Lewis rushed for 159 yards and a score and Dan Hutchins kicked a field goal with 52 seconds left to give Pitt a 19-17 victory over UNC and their first 10-win season since 1981.
Source: SI.com | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:15 am Hauritz puts Australia in chargeNathan Hauritz is the star as Australia dominate on day two of in the first Test against Pakistan at the MCG.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:11 am Trojans are up for a positive finish with Emerald Bowl victoryA disappointing and at times controversial football season ends well for USC, which defeats Boston College, 24-13, to finish at 9-4.A disappointing and at times controversial football season ends well for USC, which defeats Boston College, 24-13, to finish at 9-4.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Without saying anything, USC says plenty about what the McKnight case meansTrojans take control in their bowl game after showing they don't have much of it off the field.Trojans take control in their bowl game after showing they don't have much of it off the field.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers work extra long to beat KingsIt takes double overtime for L.A. to pick up a win behind Kobe Bryant's three-point shooting and 38 points. It...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am The best, and worst, of the 2000sA sport-by-sport look at the teams, athletes, events, decisions and moments that defined the decade.So this is what we remember.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Helene Elliott: It's a short reunion for Kings in loss to CoyotesThey never recover from losing Justin Williams to a broken leg in the first period against Phoenix. Ryan Smyth,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Mark Heisler: It's been a long decade in the NBAThat was only 10 years? It seemed longer, like the Hundred Years War.As the first decade of the New Millenium runs out, I'd like to say, on behalf of the NBA:
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am The best, and worst, of the 2000sA sport-by-sport look at the teams, athletes, events, decisions and moments that defined the decade. So this is...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Woody Hayes left his mark on Rose BowlOhio State's legendary coach was all business when the Buckeyes traveled to Pasadena. His relationship with the storied game was complicated -- and not always beautiful.What Woody Hayes liked most about coming to the Rose Bowl was winning it, which meant he didn't always like it.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Bill Dwyre: Zenyatta is still first in their heartsSomeday soon, Zenyatta will stop dominating the Southern California horse racing scene. Not quite yet.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Helene Elliott: It's a short reunion for Kings in loss to CoyotesThey never recover from losing Justin Williams to a broken leg in the first period against Phoenix.Ryan Smyth, Anze Kopitar and Justin Williams had looked forward to this day for nearly six weeks, hoping to rekindle the magic they had conjured before Smyth suffered a slow-healing rib injury.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Without saying anything, USC says plenty about what the McKnight case meansTrojans take control in their bowl game after showing they don't much of it off the field Trojans take control...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Woody Hayes left his mark on Rose BowlOhio State's legendary coach was all business when the Buckeyes traveled to Pasadena. His relationship with the storied game was complicated -- and not always beautiful. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Mark Heisler: It's been a long decade in the NBAThat was only 10 years? It seemed longer, like the Hundred Years War. As the first decade of the New Millenium...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Bill Dwyre: Zenyatta is still first in their heartsSomeday soon, Zenyatta will stop dominating the Southern California horse racing scene. Not quite yet.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Urban Meyer will be a hard act to followFlorida coach, who is stepping down reportedly because of job-related stress, established quite a winning legacy with the Gators that presents a huge challenge for his successor.I am remembering Urban Meyer before he was Urban Meyer , sitting in the dark in his office one early Sunday morning three games into the 2004 season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am A burial ground for Giants' playoff hopes?The New York Giants are moving on up -- they're reminded of that every time they catch a glimpse of the soon-to-be-completed $1.7-billion stadium next door -- but are they moving on this season?Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers work extra long to beat KingsIt takes double overtime for L.A. to pick up a win behind Kobe Bryant's three-point shooting and 38 points.It takes double overtime for L.A. to pick up a win behind Kobe Bryant's three-point shooting and 38 points.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Concussion sidelines Ron ArtestForward suffers injury in fall at home and doesn't travel for Lakers game at Sacramento. His availability for Monday's game at Phoenix is unclear. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 27 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Live text - England v South AfricaSouth Africa are 284-8 at lunch on day two of the second Test following a tough morning's work for England's bowlers.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Dec 2009 | 12:24 am Sunday's gossip columnPortsmouth keeper David James is "flattered" by links to Tottenham, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Dec 2009 | 12:20 am Dion Lewis, No. 17 Pittsburgh rally to beat North Carolina 19-17 in Meineke BowlPittsburgh hasn't won this many games since Dan Marino was the quarterback. The only player in school history to rush for more yards in a season than freshman sensation Dion Lewis is...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Dec 2009 | 12:20 am McCarthy unhappy at Ward red cardWolves boss Mick McCarthy is "not convinced" by the dismissal of Stephen Ward which proves pivotal in his side's 2-0 defeat at Liverpool.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 27 Dec 2009 | 12:17 am Hawks end road trip with victory over Pacers (Reuters)Reuters - The Atlanta Hawks finished their four-game road trip with a comfortable 110-98 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 27 Dec 2009 | 12:16 am Florida's Meyer steps down amid health concernsFor Urban Meyer, coaching football was life and death. Until it really became life and death, writes Andy Staples. Citing health concerns, Meyer resigned as Florida's head coach Saturday.
Source: SI.com | 27 Dec 2009 | 12:16 am NBA roundup: Saturday's action on the boardssecond half. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Tony Gutierrez)CAPTION 1 Dirk Nowitzki said he wanted more help from his Dallas teammates. Jason Terry and Josh Howard answered the call in a big way onSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Dec 2009 | 12:16 am Pacquiao, Mayweather reps change stance but fight is not closerFloyd Mayweather changed his stance Saturday, moving off the hard line he had taken on using USADA as the pre-Pacquiao-Mayweather fight testing agency.Source: ESPN.com | 27 Dec 2009 | 12:12 am 2010 NFL Draft: USC Trojans DE Everson Griffen says he will turn proUSC junior defensive end Everson Griffen said after the Emerald Bowl that he will enter the next NFL draft.Source: ESPN.com | 27 Dec 2009 | 12:11 am Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth: Coaches all against meRedskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has lashed out at his team's defensive game planning and the coordinator who oversees it.Source: ESPN.com | 27 Dec 2009 | 12:11 am Urban Meyer resigns amid health concerns, will stay through Sugar Bowltough-as-nails reputation grew, Urban Meyer admits there was one thing he didn't pay much attention to - his health. That hit home when chest pains sent him to the hospital after...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Dec 2009 | 12:09 am NBA's Bryant rallies Lakers past KingsKobe Bryant scored 38 points, eight of them in a game-ending 18-2 run, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to defeat Sacramento 112-103 in double-overtime in an NBA thriller Saturday. OneSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 27 Dec 2009 | 12:07 am Ice hockey's Alfredsson out 4-6 weeks with injuryOttawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, a key player in Sweden's 2006 Olympic gold medal run, will be out four to six weeks with a separated left shoulder that could jeopardize his 2010...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Dec 2009 | 11:57 pm Jaroslav Halak backstops Canadiens to 3-2 overtime win over Maple Leafsmakes a save on Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Jason Blake during the second period. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnCAPTION 1 The Montreal Canadiens are getting used to having Jaroslav...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Dec 2009 | 11:45 pm At impasse with coach Rick Adelman, Tracy McGrady leaves Houston RocketsTracy McGrady left the Houston Rockets and returned home Saturday after being told by coach Rick Adelman that despite McGrady's wishes, his playing time would not increase.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Dec 2009 | 11:28 pm Maggette, Ellis lead Warriors past SunsCorey Maggette scored a season-high 33 points and had eight rebounds, Monta Ellis added 33 points and 10 assists and the Golden State Warriors beat the Phoenix Suns 132-127 on Saturday to...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Dec 2009 | 11:26 pm Lakers bounce back by beating Kings in 2 OTs (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Dec 2009 | 11:24 pm Luongo makes 24 saves in Canucks' win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Dec 2009 | 11:19 pm Los Angeles Lakers: Ron Artest hurt in fall at home, won't playLos Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest has injuries to his head and left elbow after falling at his home.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Dec 2009 | 11:19 pm Ice hockey player Semin inks one-year dealOne day after being named to the Russian 2010 Winter Olympic ice hockey squad, Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Semin inked a one-year contract extension with the National Hockey...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Dec 2009 | 11:18 pm Capitals leapfrog Devils after Eastern showdownAlex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom each had a goal and two assists to help Washington beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night, giving the Capitals a one-point lead in the NHL overall standings.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Dec 2009 | 11:17 pm Lakers bounce back by beating Kings in 2 OTsKobe Bryant scored 38 points and the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from a humbling Christmas Day loss to Cleveland by beating the Sacramento Kings 112-103 on Saturday night in double...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Dec 2009 | 11:15 pm Meyer leaving Gators after 5 seasons, 2 national titlesGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- While his coaching successes mounted and his tough-as-nails reputation grew, Urban Meyer admits there was one thing he didn't pay much attention to -- his health.
Source: SI.com | 26 Dec 2009 | 11:00 pm Florida coach Urban Meyer steps down for health reasonsUrban Meyer is stepping down as coach of the Florida football team, athletic director Jeremy Foley announced Saturday afternoon in a release.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Dec 2009 | 10:54 pm Jones' play in OT keeps No. 6 WVU unbeatenDevin Ebanks scored 22 points, Da'Sean Butler had 21 and Kevin Jones added 19 to lead No. 6 West Virginia to a 90-84 overtime victory over Seton Hall on Saturday, keeping the Mountaineers one of six unbeaten teams in Division I.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Dec 2009 | 10:19 pm Who's next for Florida? (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Dec 2009 | 9:52 pm USC beats Boston College 24-13 in Emerald Bowl (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Dec 2009 | 9:36 pm Lakers: Artest suffered concussion in fall at home (AP)AP - Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest suffered a concussion and injured his left elbow after falling at his home.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Dec 2009 | 8:07 pm LIVE: USC faces BC in Emerald Bowl without McKnightSource: FOXSports.com News | 26 Dec 2009 | 7:05 pm Lewis helps lift No. 17 Pitt to Meineke Bowl winSource: FOXSports.com News | 26 Dec 2009 | 6:34 pm Gerrard sees light at end of Liverpool tunnel (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Dec 2009 | 6:33 pm Pitt beats North Carolina 19-17 in Meineke Bowl (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Dec 2009 | 6:26 pm Kelvim Escobar, New York Mets agree on one-year dealThe Mets have agreed to a one-year deal with former Angels pitcher Kelvim Escobar.Source: ESPN.com | 26 Dec 2009 | 6:23 pm USC tailback Joe McKnight misses Emerald Bowl (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Dec 2009 | 6:04 pm Gators coach Meyer stepping downUrban Meyer will resign from Florida after the Sugar Bowl because of health reasons.Source: FOXSports.com News | 26 Dec 2009 | 5:27 pm No. 6 Mountaineers survive Seton Hall in OTAll No. 6 West Virginia had to do to remain undefeated was withstand a miraculous close to regulation by Seton Hall and another big scoring game by Jeremy Hazell.Source: FOXSports.com News | 26 Dec 2009 | 4:37 pm Marshall withstands Ohio rally to win Pizza BowlMartin Ward's tackle-breaking run and powerful plunge along with a punt return gave Marshall a big lead over Ohio in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl.Source: FOXSports.com News | 26 Dec 2009 | 2:29 pm At Pizza Bowl, Thomas 1st woman to officiate bowlSarah Thomas is making history at the Pizza Bowl, becoming the first woman to officiate a bowl game when she worked Saturday's Ohio-Marshall matchup as the line judgeSource: FOXSports.com News | 26 Dec 2009 | 1:33 pm Saints beat Warriors to go secondSecond-half tries by Chris Ashton, Ben Foden and Phil Dowson move Northampton up to second and pile more misery on Guinness Premiership strugglers Worcester.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Dec 2009 | 1:10 pm Lakers: Artest injured in fall at homeLos Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest has injuries to his head and left elbow after falling at his home.Source: FOXSports.com News | 26 Dec 2009 | 12:17 pm Mancini denies rift with BellamyManchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists he has no problem with Craig Bellamy despite leaving the striker out of the win over Stoke.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Dec 2009 | 12:07 pm Member of Childress crew dies from H1N1 virusWELCOME, N.C. (AP) -- A crew member for Richard Childress Racing has died of complications from the H1N1 virus.
Source: SI.com | 26 Dec 2009 | 10:52 am Levein focused solely on ScotlandNew Scotland manager Craig Levein does not view the post as a stepping stone to a major club.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Dec 2009 | 10:50 am RCR crew member dies of H1N1 complicationsA crew member for Richard Childress Racing has died of complications from the H1N1 virus.Source: FOXSports.com News | 26 Dec 2009 | 10:00 am Celtic 2-0 HamiltonGlenn Loovens and Niall McGinn are on target as Celtic make hard work of victory over Hamilton Accies.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Dec 2009 | 9:56 am Kauto wins fourth King GeorgeKauto Star creates history with a record fourth consecutive victory in the King George VI Chase at Kempton.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Dec 2009 | 8:17 am
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