World Sports Headlines for December 28, 2009

FanHouse: Bulls close to firing coach Del Negro

Source: SI.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:25 pm

Pacquiao-Mayweather impasse at critical stage

Manny Pacquiao's promoter says he could announce a fight with another opponent as early as Tuesday if a dispute over a pre-fight drug-testing procedure isn't resolved.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:19 pm

Indianapolis Colts' Jim Caldwell defends pulling starters vs. New York Jets

Colts coach Jim Caldwell believes he made the right call Sunday, even if everyone from NFL purists to Indianapolis fans disagree.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:15 pm

Carolina Panthers coach John Fox, staff safe for 2010, report says

Helping keep the Giants out of the playoffs apparently has kept the jobs of Panthers coach John Fox, general manager Marty Hurney and the rest of the coaching staff safe.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:00 pm

Philadelphia Eagles lose Jamaal Jackson for rest of season

Eagles center Jamaal Jackson tore a knee ligament in Sunday's win over Denver and will miss the rest of the season.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:59 pm

Talks heat up between DeRosa, Giants

Mark DeRosa is in serious discussion with the San Francisco Giants on a possible two-year deal, sources say. The Giants offered him a two-year contract for $12 million a couple weeks ago, as SI.com reported, and talks have heated up the past few days.

Source: SI.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:53 pm

Lindsey Vonn sustains bone bruise to arm in giant slalom crash

Lindsey Vonn bruised a bone in her left arm following a crash on the opening run of a World Cup giant slalom on Monday.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:50 pm

Northwestern among 4 newcomers to AP Top 25 (AP)

AP - It usually isn't big news when a team from the Big Ten moves into The Associated Press' college basketball poll. It is when that team is Northwestern.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:48 pm

The Catalyst: Redirecting the Debate on Brain Injuries

Representative Linda T. Sánchez, Democrat of California, redirected the debate surrounding brain injuries in football.

Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:45 pm

Redskins right guard Williams out with foot injury (AP)

AP - Starting right guard Mike Williams has been ruled out of the Washington Redskins' last game of the season with a torn muscle in his foot.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:45 pm

Wust qualifies to defend her Olympic 3,000 title (AP)

AP - Olympic 3,000-meter speedskating champion Ireen Wust of the Netherlands qualified Monday to defend her title at the Vancouver Olympics.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:42 pm

Vonn crashes, questionable for World Cup slalom (AP)

AP - Overall champion Lindsey Vonn injured her left arm in a crash Monday in the opening run of the World Cup giant slalom and Kathrin Hoelzl of Germany won the race.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:39 pm

Report: Panthers offer Fox opportunity to return

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Injury-riddled and out of the playoff race before December, the Carolina Panthers seemed certain to have their first double-digit loss season under coach John Fox.

Source: SI.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:36 pm

Colts' Caldwell defends his choice to pull starters

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Colts coach Jim Caldwell believes he made the right call Sunday, even if everyone from NFL purists to Indianapolis fans disagree.

Source: SI.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:29 pm

New York Rangers' Vinny Prospal sidelined following knee surgery

Rangers top-line forward Vinny Prospal is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery that will keep him out for at least 10 days, and maybe up to three weeks.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:24 pm

Stanford remains No. 2 despite loss to UConn (AP)

AP - Connecticut showed there's still a huge gap between its program and the rest of the Top 25.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:20 pm

Colts face great debate over pulling starters (AP)

AP - Colts coach Jim Caldwell believes he made the right call Sunday, even if everyone from NFL purists to Indianapolis fans disagree.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:14 pm

Newcastle 0-0 Derby

Newcastle come up against a resolute Derby as they fall short of victory for the first time in six home ties and see their league lead cut to six points.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:13 pm

Rangers' Prospal sidelined following knee surgery (AP)

AP - Rangers top-line forward Vinny Prospal is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery that will keep him out for at least 10 days, and maybe up to three weeks.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:10 pm

Eagles lose starting center to torn knee ligament

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Eagles center Jamaal Jackson tore a knee ligament in Sunday's win over Denver and will miss the rest of the season.

Source: SI.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:08 pm

Kansas Jayhawks no longer coaches' unanimous No. 1

The first eight teams in the ESPN/USA Today Top 25 coaches' poll remained entrenched Monday, but the start of conference games this week could create some as-yet-unseen movement in the rankings.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 12:06 pm

Florida Gators coach Urban Meyer will return after leave of absence

Florida coach Urban Meyer, who announced Saturday night that he would step down after coaching the Sugar Bowl, will instead take an indefinite leave of absence following the bowl game, a source said.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 11:48 am

Mets sign righty Kelvim Escobar to one-year deal (AP)

AP - The New York Mets have signed right-hander Kelvim Escobar to a one-year contract.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2009 | 11:47 am

USF1 team says 2010 preparations on schedule (AP)

AP - Formula One newcomer USF1 says its plans for competing in the 2010 season are on schedule, dismissing speculation that it may not be ready in time for the first race in March.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2009 | 11:45 am

Amid Budget Woes, California Coaches Are Paying a Price

Athletic departments in the University of California and the California State University systems have not been immune to the state’s budget crisis.

Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 11:42 am

Chicago Bulls have decided to fire coach Vinny Del Negro, sources say

The decision to fire head coach Vinny Del Negro has already been made, according to sources with knowledge of the Chicago Bulls' thinking.
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 11:41 am

Vonn Injures Arm in Giant Slalom Crash

The American ski champion Lindsey Vonn crashed during a race on Monday, but her arm was not broken.

Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 11:36 am

Northwestern enters AP poll for 1st time since '69

It usually isn't big news when a team from the Big Ten moves into The Associated Press' college basketball poll. It is when that team is Northwestern.

Source: SI.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 11:35 am

Chelsea back on course after derby delight (AFP)

AFP - Chelsea won for only the second time in eight matches to extend their Premier League lead to five points after coming from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 in a dramatic west London derby on Sunday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 28 Dec 2009 | 11:17 am

Nationals agree with INF Bruntlett, 1B Whitesell

The Washington Nationals have agreed with infielder Eric Bruntlett and first baseman Josh Whitesell on minor league contracts for 2010. Both players received invitations to major league...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2009 | 11:05 am

Everton end barren home spell against Burnley

Everton won at Goodison Park for the first time since September as they beat 10-man Burnley 2-0 here on Monday, a result that made it nine Premier League games without a win for the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2009 | 10:58 am

Awkward Timing for a Book by Woods

Motorists could soon be driving under the influence of Tiger Woods as Hachette Audio in May will release his 2001 best seller as an audio book.

Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 10:49 am

TMZ Plans to Expand With Sports Site

Ad revenue fell this year at TMZ, but that isn’t stopping Warner Brothers from investing in a new venture: TMZ Sports.

Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 10:44 am

Lindsey Vonn falls, bruises bone in left arm

Vancouver Olympic favorite Lindsey Vonn bruised a bone in her left arm following a crash on the opening run of a World Cup giant slalom on Monday. Vonn had X-ray and MRI scans at a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2009 | 10:41 am

Chelsea back on course after derby delight

Chelsea won for only the second time in eight matches to extend their Premier League lead to five points after coming from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 in a dramatic west London derby on...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2009 | 10:32 am

Eagles lose C Jamaal Jackson to torn knee ligament

Eagles center Jamaal Jackson tore a knee ligament in Sunday's win over Denver and will miss the rest of the season. Jackson anchored an offensive line that has been shuffled numerous...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2009 | 10:31 am

Northwestern among 4 newcomers to AP Top 25

The Wildcats, last ranked in January 1969, were one of four newcomers to move into the poll Monday along with Florida State and Wisconsin, both of whom were ranked earlier this season,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2009 | 10:24 am

Peter King: No clear-cut favorite as NFL playoffs near

The NFL's best team? There is not a clear-cut favorite as the playoffs near, says Peter King in MMQB. Plus, King gives his thoughts on the Colts' controversy and more from Week 16.

Source: SI.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 10:07 am

Blackburn 2-2 Sunderland

Substitute El-Hadji Diouf scores against his former club as Blackburn salvage a draw against Sunderland.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2009 | 10:04 am

Chelsea 2-1 Fulham

Chelsea open up a five-point gap at the top of the Premier League table as they came from behind to beat Fulham.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2009 | 10:01 am

Everton 2-0 Burnley

Late goals from James Vaughan and Steven Pienaar condemn 10-man Burnley to defeat at Goodison Park.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2009 | 10:01 am

'NFL PLAYERS Helmets Off: Hometown Heroes' to Air Throughout January on FSN

Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2009 | 10:00 am

United hire Onalfo as new coach, replaces Soehn

Curt Onalfo (oh-NOW-foh) will be the new coach of D.C. United. The club said Monday it hired Onalfo as the replacement for Tom Soehn (SOHN), whose contract expires this week. Onalfo...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2009 | 9:59 am

Stoke 0-1 Birmingham

Birmingham climb to seventh in the table after extending their run of unbeaten league matches to 11 with a hard-fought victory over struggling Stoke.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2009 | 9:56 am

Stewart Mandel: Meyer's leave could change dynamic in SEC, state of Florida

Urban Meyer isn't resigning, but his leave of absence puts the Gators in limbo and opens the door in the SEC, writes Stewart Mandel.

Source: SI.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 9:42 am

Start times for 2 games next week moved

The NFL has announced that two games next Sunday will be moved from their original 1 p.m. EST start times. The Philadelphia Eagles at the Dallas Cowboys will now start at 4:15 p.m. and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2009 | 9:16 am

Former hotel executive named chairman of board organizing 2015 Pan Am Games

TORONTO - Former hotel executive Roger Garland will be heading up the 12-member board that's tasked with organizing the 2015 Pan Am Games to Toronto. Garland, who spent 25 years as an...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 28 Dec 2009 | 9:09 am

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: 'I do not want to make a coaching change'

Boys' Jones hesitant to make coaching change
Source: ESPN.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 8:39 am

Cook ton guides England into lead

Alastair Cook's patient century helps England move 43 ahead at 386-5 after three days of the second Test with South Africa.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2009 | 8:33 am

Poll: Who will win the NFC title?

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 8:31 am

Poll: Who will win the NFC title?

Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Dec 2009 | 8:31 am

Bowl Breakdown: A&M-Georgia in Independence

Texas A&M (6-6) vs. Georgia (7-5) Dec. 28, 5 p.m. ET, ESPN2

Source: SI.com | 28 Dec 2009 | 8:13 am

Ntini 'in S Africa team on merit'

The head of South African cricket says bowler Makhaya Ntini is not being given preferential selection treatment on racial grounds.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2009 | 7:57 am

F1 sets up 'eco' development team

Motorsport boss Jean Todt plans to promote the advance of 'green' technology through Formula 1.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2009 | 7:56 am

Tottenham 2-0 West Ham

Luka Modric marks his first start in four months with a telling contribution as Tottenham beat West Ham to go fourth in the Premier League.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2009 | 7:41 am

Cowboys Beat Redskins 17-0 to Clinch Playoff Spot

The Dallas Cowboys returned to the playoffs, dominating their 100th meeting with the Redskins and setting up an N.F.C. East title showdown with the Eagles.

Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 7:33 am

Panthers 41, Giants 9: Giants Say Farewell to Stadium and Playoffs

The Panthers shredded the Giants with scores on six of their first seven possessions in the final game at Giants Stadium.

Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 7:32 am

Dream Alliance wins National

Dream Alliance completes a stunning comeback from injury by storming to victory at the Coral Welsh National in Chepstow.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 28 Dec 2009 | 7:31 am

Florida’s Meyer Will Take Leave, Not Resign

Florida Coach Urban Meyer told his team he would not step down but would take an indefinite leave of absence.

Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 7:26 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Flyers Extend Their Winning Streak Over the Islanders to 13

The Flyers won their third straight and 13th in a row over the Islanders, the longest active streak over an opponent in the N.H.L.

Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:41 am

Spurs 95, Knicks 88: Knicks Let Opportunity, and Spurs, Slip Past

With a victory at the Garden, the Knicks could have claimed eighth place in early playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.

Source: NYT > Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:38 am

Brady throws 4 TDs, Pats' 35-7 win earns playoffs

Tom Brady's recent statistics had been mediocre. Randy Moss's effort was questioned. The New England Patriots were unimpressive even in their victories.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:09 am

UCLA finds the fun in 66-49 win over Delaware State

The Bruins win their second in a row in their last game before Pac-10 play starts, finding some chemistry as they deal with the Hornets' slow, deliberate offense. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Bob Arum unveils 'final counteroffer' for Mayweather-Pacquiao bout

Boxing promoter for Manny Pacquiao says it's a last-ditch effort to get an agreement with Floyd Mayweather Jr. for a March 13 fight. Bob...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Lakers' Ron Artest hasn't been cleared to play

Artest, who suffered a concussion at home Friday night, visits a neurologist and is to be re-evaluated Monday. If cleared, he would fly to Phoenix and join team for Monday night's game against the Sun

The Lakers moved on to Phoenix. Ron Artest remained home in Los Angeles.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

UCLA finds the fun in 66-49 win over Delaware State

The Bruins win their second in a row in their last game before Pac-10 play starts, finding some chemistry as they deal with the Hornets' slow, deliberate offense.

One week. Two games.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Clippers beat buzzer, Celtics

Davis asks for the ball at crunch time and makes the winning shot as time runs out. He scores 24 points. Davis...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Colts take a pass on perfection

Coach Jim Caldwell pulls Peyton Manning and other key players early to protect them for the playoffs, and Indianapolis' bid for a perfect season ends amid boos with a 29-15 home loss to the Jets.

Coach Jim Caldwell pulls Peyton Manning and other key players early to protect them for the playoffs, and Indianapolis' bid for a perfect season ends amid boos with a 29-15 home loss to the Jets.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

USC looks ahead to 2010 football season

Emerald Bowl win brings 2009 to end on high note; Griffen is gone for sure as others assess whether to enter draft. There might be changes in coaching ranks, and Barkley should be markedly improved.

USC ended a 9-4 season with a victory in the

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Colts take a pass on perfection

USC's Ricky Ervins knew hardship, but also friendship, and football

The former running back, MVP of the 1990 Rose Bowl, overcame a difficult upbringing with help from a Pasadena family. Ultimately, his football success even helped his mother in her battle with drugs.

After scoring the winning touchdown in USC's victory over Michigan on Jan. 1, 1990, celebrating with teammates and packing up his hardware, Ricky Ervins did something that probably no other Rose Bowl player of the game has ever done.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

USC looks ahead to 2010 football season

Will the Bruins' Price be right?

UCLA's star defensive tackle might play his final game for the school in the EagleBank Bowl on Tuesday, then make himself available for the NFL draft.

UCLA defensive tackle Brian Price has been a headache for opposing coaches and players the last two seasons.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

Lakers' Ron Artest hasn't been cleared to play

Artest, who suffered a concussion at home Friday night, visits a neurologist and is to be re-evaluated Monday. If cleared, he would fly to Phoenix and join team for Monday night's game against the Sun...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 28 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am

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