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Australia's Stosur sets sights on tennis top 10Australia's top-ranked female player, Samantha Stosur, believes she is poised to the make the quantum leap into the rarified air of the top 10 next year. Speaking shortly after she...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 2:47 am Australia's Stosur sets sights on tennis top 10 (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2009 | 2:47 am Aussie win hands Ponting recordRicky Ponting becomes the most successful captain in the history of Test cricket as victory over Pakistan gives him a record 42nd win.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2009 | 2:34 am England wrap up emphatic Test winGraeme Swann takes five wickets as England beat South Africa by an innings and 98 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the Test series.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2009 | 2:04 am England denies Commonwealth Games pullout plansOrganisers of England's participation in next year's Commonwealth Games denied Wednesday a report that they are considering pulling out of the event in India due to security fears. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:53 am Mass. high school hockey player collapses, diesA Massachusetts high school ice hockey player has collapsed after practice and died. Seventeen-year-old Matthew McCarthy was a captain on a Pentucket Regional High School team doing...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:28 am Denver Ski Train’s Run Is Ended by Legal DisputeThe new owners of a 69-year-old train service that shuttled skiers from Denver to the Winter Park ski area say a dispute with Amtrak has probably led to the end of the line.
Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:24 am Judge to hear Leach's restraining order motionWho will coach Texas Tech in the Alamo Bowl may be decided in a Lubbock court Wednesday morning. Mike Leach, suspended this week by the university, is asking for a temporary restraining...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:12 am Judge to hear Leach's restraining order motion (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:12 am McGrady Is Available, and Knicks Take NoteThe Knicks may finally have the perfect candidate to fill all their needs, present and future — including a splashy transaction.
Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:07 am Ohio State's Terrelle Pryor still feeling effects of seasonEven six weeks after the Buckeyes' last game, the sophomore quarterback says he's still 'hurting everywhere' three days before the Rose Bowl against Oregon. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Ducks ride wave of good news to beat the Wild, 4-2They get big output from offense, take a season-high 17 shots in first period and Carter returns to play. When...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Nothing comes easily for Lakers, but they do winGolden State, the Pacific Division's last-place team, gives the Lakers all they can handle before they pull out a 124-118 victory. Kobe Bryant has 44 points and 11 assists. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Brian Price and Xavier Su'a-Filo won't returnPrice will make himself eligible for the NFL draft and Su'a-Filo will go on a Mormon mission. UCLA will lose two key players, as tackle...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am For Rick Neuheisel to rule at UCLA, he'll need PrinceDevelopment of Kevin Prince at quarterback is what matters most as Bruins move forward after EagleBank Bowl win over Temple. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am 2009's sad fling with blingThe Indianapolis Colts do the right thing and are booed. The Indianapolis Colts do the right thing and are booed...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Bruins zone in on matchupArizona State figures to present UCLA with a challenging zone defense. Zone defense has not been a favorite subject...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers' Ron Artest says he suffered memory lossThe forward has missed three games because of a concussion and elbow injury he says he suffered in a fall after Lakers' Christmas Day game. The team hopes he can return for Friday's game. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am 2009's sad fling with blingThe Indianapolis Colts do the right thing and are booed.The Indianapolis Colts do the right thing and are booed.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Nothing comes easily for Lakers, but they do winGolden State, the Pacific Division's last-place team, gives the Lakers all they can handle before they pull out a 124-118 victory. Kobe Bryant has 44 points and 11 assists.Golden State, the Pacific Division's last-place team, gives the Lakers all they can handle before they pull out a 124-118 victory. Kobe Bryant has 44 points and 11 assists.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Department of defense carries the day for Bruins in WashingtonUCLA shuts out Temple in the second half and overcomes 21-7 deficit to win the EagleBank Bowl, 30-21, and finish 7-6, its first winning season since 2006.UCLA shuts out Temple in the second half and overcomes 21-7 deficit to win the EagleBank Bowl, 30-21, and finish 7-6, its first winning season since 2006.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am This time around, sports aren't recession-proofNearly every sport and sports team take hits in 2009, from layoffs to dips in advertising, attendance and sponsorships. They get more creative to lure fans who have seen discretionary income dwindle. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Oregon's Jeremiah Masoli is the odd DuckOregon's signal-caller lacks size, has an unconventional style and isn't considered NFL material, but he just might be the most exciting college quarterback.Jeremiah Masoli is the kind of quarterback college football loves and the National Football League recommends to the Toronto Argonauts.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am For Rick Neuheisel to rule at UCLA, he'll need PrinceDevelopment of Kevin Prince at quarterback is what matters most as Bruins move forward after EagleBank Bowl win over Temple.OK, so UCLA proved it can win a game played in a dump that felt oddly like a walk-in freezer built on a skating rink.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Donte Smith finds his way off the bench behind Mike GerrityTrojans have surged thanks to success of Gerrity, who became eligible Dec. 18 after transfer. Now Smith has had to adjust to life as a reserve.Donte Smith used to be USC's starting point guard.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Oregon's Jeremiah Masoli is the odd DuckOregon's signal-caller lacks size, has an unconventional style and isn't considered NFL material, but he just might be the most exciting college quarterback. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Lakers' Ron Artest says he suffered memory lossThe forward has missed three games because of a concussion and elbow injury he says he suffered in a fall after Lakers' Christmas Day game. The team hopes he can return for Friday's game.Lakers forward Ron Artest stood before the media Tuesday night and faced a barrage of questions seeking an explanation for how he suffered a concussion Friday that has forced him to miss the last three games.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Bruins zone in on matchupArizona State figures to present UCLA with a challenging zone defense.Zone defense has not been a favorite subject around UCLA in recent years.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am This time around, sports aren't recession-proofNearly every sport and sports team take hits in 2009, from layoffs to dips in advertising, attendance and sponsorships. They get more creative to lure fans who have seen discretionary income dwindle.This year the Lakers e-mailed Christmas cards to save postage. The team cut back on corporate gifts, created an installment payment plan for season-ticket holders and noticed many fans didn't buy season parking passes.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Brian Price and Xavier Su'a-Filo won't returnPrice will make himself eligible for the NFL draft and Su'a-Filo will go on a Mormon mission.UCLA will lose two key players, as tackle Xavier Su'a-Filo and defensive tackle Brian Price said they would not return next season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 30 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Butler's jumper at 00:02 rescues 11-0 W. Virginia
Source: SI.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 12:43 am UCLA rallies past Temple to win EagleBank 30-21WASHINGTON (AP) Temple's first bowl game in 30 years was ruined by the Bruins.
Source: SI.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 12:43 am Frosh guard Wall dishes out UK-record 16 assists
Source: SI.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 12:43 am Badgers top 'Canes 20-14 in ChampsORLANDO, Fla.(AP) All that Miami speed was no match for the big, bad Badgers.
Source: SI.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 12:43 am Kobe scores season-high 44 to carry LakersKobe Bryant scored 44 points to lead the Lakers past the Warriors on Tuesday.Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 12:38 am Stingy Cavaliers defense clips Hawks wings (Reuters)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2009 | 12:32 am Artest: Memory was a little fuzzy after concussionLakers forward Ron Artest still can't remember exactly how he fell at his home on Christmas night. He's just thankful his tumble only left him with a concussion, a deep cut on his left elbow and a little memory loss.Source: FOXSports.com News | 30 Dec 2009 | 12:16 am Caracas Journal: An American Household Name in VenezuelaBuddy Bailey, manager of a Venezuelan baseball team, has become a rarity: an American attaining success and admiration in the land of Hugo Chávez.
Source: NYT > Sports | 30 Dec 2009 | 12:11 am Manager Irvine sacked by PrestonPreston North End manager Alan Irvine is relieved of his duties at the Championship club.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2009 | 11:59 pm N.F.L. Roundup: Favre and Colts’ Manning Are Chosen to Pro BowlEight Minnesota Vikings players were named to the N.F.C. team, while six Indianapolis Colts were chosen for the A.F.C. squad.
Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Dec 2009 | 11:57 pm Roundup: Wisconsin Knocks Off Miami With Strength Against SpeedJohn Clay rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns, leading the 24th-ranked Badgers over the 14th-ranked Hurricanes, 20-14, in the Champs Sports Bowl.
Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Dec 2009 | 11:56 pm Men’s College Basketball Roundup: Second-Half Run Pushes Syracuse by Hazell and Seton HallWesley Johnson had 20 points, a career-best 19 rebounds and led a 15-point second-half run that rallied No. 5 Syracuse to an 80-73 victory over Seton Hall in Newark on Tuesday night.
Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Dec 2009 | 11:56 pm U.C.L.A. 30, Temple 21: Historic Season Ends With a Thud for TempleThe Owls lost their first bowl game in 30 years, and third in the program’s history.
Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Dec 2009 | 11:55 pm Canada Owns U.S. in Women’s Hockey, but Olympics Are DifferentCanada has won five of the last six meetings, but results between the teams have mattered little in the past three Olympics.
Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Dec 2009 | 11:49 pm N.B.A. Roundup: Cavs Break Away From HawksThe Cleveland Cavaliers held host Atlanta scoreless for almost nine minutes to open the fourth quarter and scored the first 10 points of the period to break open a close game and beat the Hawks, 95-84, on Tuesday night.
Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Dec 2009 | 11:48 pm N.H.L. Roundup: Islanders Edge Blue Jackets on Schremp’s Shootout GoalDwayne Roloson made 41 saves as the Islanders won for only the third time in their last eight home games.
Source: NYT > Sports | 29 Dec 2009 | 11:47 pm Barton blasts players' lifestyleNewcastle United midfielder Joey Barton says many football players are out of touch with the real world.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2009 | 11:29 pm Kobe tallies season-high in shootoutKobe Bryant had a season-high 44 points and 11 assists while making all 16 of his free throws, and the Lakers survived Golden State's 55-percent shooting for a 124-118 victory over the Warriors on Tuesday night.Source: FOXSports.com News | 29 Dec 2009 | 11:27 pm Berbatov confident United are on course (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Dec 2009 | 11:25 pm Kobe's 44 push Lakers past Warriors 124-118Kobe Bryant had a season-high 44 points and 11 assists while making all 16 of his free throws, and the Lakers survived Golden State's 55-percent shooting for a 124-118 victory over the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Dec 2009 | 11:16 pm Texas Tech Red Raiders coach Mike Leach files for restraining order to coach Valero Alamo BowlThe lawyer for Mike Leach says the suspended Texas Tech coach did nothing wrong in how he treated a player with a "mild" concussion, and Leach is seeking a court's help in allowing him to coach in the Valero Alamo Bowl on Jan. 2.Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2009 | 11:01 pm Clay, Wisconsin rush past Miami for bowl victoryJohn Clay rushed for 121 yards and Wisconsin beat Miami in the Champs Sports Bowl on Tuesday.Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2009 | 10:53 pm Paul's triple-double not enough as Rockets rallyAaron Brooks scored 27 points, Luis Scola added 13 points and 12 rebounds and the Houston Rockets overcame Chris Paul's triple-double and David West's career game in a 108-100 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2009 | 10:52 pm Coyotes beat Canucks to earn 10th straight home winPHOENIX (Reuters) - The Phoenix Coyotes maintained their hot steak on home ice after a 3-2 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday earned them a 10th successive home triumph.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Dec 2009 | 10:48 pm Ryan leads Ducks over Wild 4-2 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Dec 2009 | 10:42 pm Ryan leads Ducks over Wild 4-2Bobby Ryan scored two goals and set up another by rookie Dan Sexton, leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. Jonas Hiller made 29 saves and...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Dec 2009 | 10:37 pm Bay is nice, but not what Mets needThe Mets spend heavy on Jason Bay, but he doesn't solve their glaring need.Source: FOXSports.com News | 29 Dec 2009 | 10:21 pm Wisconsin bullies way past Miami 20-14 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Dec 2009 | 10:18 pm NBA Rockets take sting out of HornetsAaron Brooks scored 27 points and Luis Scola added 13 with 12 rebounds as Houston overcame outstanding showings from Chris Paul and David West to beat New Orleans 108-100 in a National...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Dec 2009 | 10:15 pm Harvin, Moss among biggest Pro Bowl snubsNo Randy Moss? No Tony Gonzalez? No Percy Harvin? The voters got this year's Pro Bowl team as right as possible, says Jim Trotter, but there were still plenty of debatable omissions.
Source: SI.com | 29 Dec 2009 | 10:15 pm Injured Vonn is 18th, Schild wins WCup slalom (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Dec 2009 | 10:09 pm NBA Cavaliers down Hawks in return to AtlantaCleveland held Atlanta scoreless for nearly nine minutes in the fourth quarter en route to a 95-84 NBA victory over the team they swept in last year's playoffs. Mo Williams led ClevelandSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Dec 2009 | 10:07 pm No. 19 New Mexico beats No. 20 Texas Tech (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Dec 2009 | 10:06 pm Coyotes win 10th in row at home, 3-2 over CanucksJason LaBarbera made 28 saves and was perfect in the shootout to help the Phoenix Coyotes set a franchise record by winning their 10th straight home game, 3-2 over the Vancouver Canucks on...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 29 Dec 2009 | 10:03 pm AP source: Mets, Bay reach preliminary agreement (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Dec 2009 | 10:01 pm Butler's shot caps No. 6 WVU's last-minute rallyDa'Sean Butler's jumper with 2 seconds left lifted No. 6 West Virginia to a 63-62 victory over Marquette on Tuesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2009 | 9:58 pm Wisconsin holds off Miami for Champs Sports Bowl victoryWisconsin pushed Miami around for three quarters, then held on in the fourth for a victory in the Champs Sports Bowl.Source: FOXSports.com News | 29 Dec 2009 | 9:53 pm Wall sets Kentucky assist mark; Wildcats cruiseFreshman point guard John Wall set a school record with 16 assists and No. 3 Kentucky crushed Hartford 104-61 on Tuesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2009 | 9:53 pm Chicago Bulls general manager Gar Forman doesn't give clear endorsement of coach Vinny Del NegroBulls general manager Gar Forman didn't offer a vocal show of support for embattled coach Vinny Del Negro.Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2009 | 9:34 pm Bobby McCray of New Orleans Saints arrested, charged with drunken driving, police sayNew Orleans police say that Saints defensive end Bobby McCray has been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and other counts.Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2009 | 9:07 pm Colts chief Bill Polian surprised by anger over imperfect season (Reuters)Reuters - Indianapolis President Bill Polian is surprised by the hostile reaction from his team's fans after the Colts withdrew key starters in Sunday's defeat to the New York Jets.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 29 Dec 2009 | 7:58 pm Butler's late shot lifts No. 6 WVU over MarquetteDa'Sean Butler's 20-foot jumper with 2 seconds left lifted No. 6 West Virginia to a 63-62 victory over Marquette on Tuesday night.Source: FOXSports.com News | 29 Dec 2009 | 7:51 pm Colts, Vikings dominate Pro Bowl votingNEW YORK (AP) -- Brett Favre is among eight Minnesota Vikings selected to the Pro Bowl on Tuesday, while Peyton Manning is one of six Indianapolis Colts on the AFC squad.
Source: SI.com | 29 Dec 2009 | 7:45 pm Sources: ST. Louis Cardinals feeling better about Matt HollidayThe Cardinals are optimistic that they can sign Matt Holliday, sources said on Tuesday.Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2009 | 7:40 pm Pro Bowl: Brett Favre one of eight Minnesota Vikings pickedBrett Favre is among eight Minnesota Vikings selected to the Pro Bowl on Tuesday, while Peyton Manning is one of six Indianapolis Colts on the AFC squad.Source: ESPN.com | 29 Dec 2009 | 7:33 pm Defense separate college hoops contenders, pretendersKansas, Texas and Kentucky are unbeaten. Villanova may be a Final Four team. Northwestern is even ranked. But defense shows who's for real and who's a mirage, says Luke Winn.
Source: SI.com | 29 Dec 2009 | 7:26 pm Leach seeks court order to coach bowlLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) -- The lawyer for Mike Leach says the suspended Texas Tech coach did nothing wrong in how he treated a player with a "mild" concussion.
Source: SI.com | 29 Dec 2009 | 6:12 pm Complete AFC, NFC Pro Bowl rostersComplete Pro Bowl rostersSource: FOXSports.com News | 29 Dec 2009 | 5:41 pm Ferguson eyes two-way title fightManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he still expect a two-horse race for the Premier League title with Chelsea despite other teams threatening.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2009 | 4:52 pm Megson hits out at Bolton boo-boysBolton manager Gary Megson tells the fans their booing of him is affecting the team's performances after Hull come from 2-0 down to earn a draw at the Reebok Stadium.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2009 | 4:30 pm Kiffin believes Vols star Berry will enter NFL draftATLANTA (AP) -- Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin believes Eric Berry will play in the NFL next year.
Source: SI.com | 29 Dec 2009 | 4:04 pm Liverpool hit by Johnson concernLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez says Glen Johnson may need a knee scan after the defender left the ground on crutches following the 1-0 win over Aston Villa.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2009 | 3:48 pm Mets reach big deal with All-Star BayThe Mets have made their first big move of the offseason, reaching an agreement with free-agent All-Star outfielder Jason Bay on a multiyear contract, confirms Jon Heyman.
Source: SI.com | 29 Dec 2009 | 3:22 pm Taylor storms into quarter-finalsPhil Taylor stays on course for his 13th PDC World Darts title with a 4-1 third-round win over Scotland's Robert Thornton.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2009 | 2:39 pm Wickmayer blames testers for doping suspensionRising tennis star Yanina Wickmayer says she isn't a drugs cheat and blames Belgian doping authorities for the breach of anti-doping regulations which caused her to be banned for a year.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 29 Dec 2009 | 2:37 pm Source: Mets agree to deal with Jason BayThe Mets have reached an agreement with free-agent outfielder Jason Bay, according to a major-league source.Source: FOXSports.com News | 29 Dec 2009 | 12:52 pm 8 Vikings, 6 Colts make Pro BowlBrett Favre is among eight Minnesota Vikings selected to the Pro Bowl on Tuesday, while Peyton Manning is one of six Indianapolis Colts on the AFC squad.Source: FOXSports.com News | 29 Dec 2009 | 12:17 pm Wigan take Serbian keeper on loanWigan sign Serbian international goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic on loan from Sporting Lisbon.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2009 | 11:14 am Mason rejects Crusaders offerAustralia forward Willie Mason rejects a move to the Super League with Crusaders and is poised to stay in the NRL with Melbourne Storm.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 29 Dec 2009 | 11:08 am Rockets confirm they are looking to trade McGradyThe Houston Rockets acknowledge they are trying to trade Tracy McGrady, after the two-time scoring champion's representatives asked the team to deal him.Source: FOXSports.com News | 29 Dec 2009 | 10:53 am Leach seeking court order to coach Alamo BowlTexas Tech coach Mike Leach is seeking a temporary restraining order that would allow him to coach in the Alamo Bowl on Jan. 2.Source: FOXSports.com News | 29 Dec 2009 | 9:55 am
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