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Wenger lauds Arsenal commitmentArsenal boss Arsene Wenger says their 4-1 win at Portsmouth proved they have the fighting spirit required to win the Premier League.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 Dec 2009 | 3:08 am Rejuvenated Hewitt primed for Australian Open (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 31 Dec 2009 | 3:03 am Ferguson fires warning after winSir Alex Ferguson warns his side's title rivals that Manchester United will only improve in 2010 following their 5-0 win over Wigan.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 Dec 2009 | 2:40 am Cardiff prepared for Ledley exitChairman Peter Ridsdale believes Wales international Joe Ledley will seek a move away from Cardiff City.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 31 Dec 2009 | 2:34 am Winning the Super Bowl is enough of a perfect endingText messages from press row . . . If Tom Brady and the New England Patriots hadn't lost in the 2008 Super Bowl after an unbeaten regular...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Short-handed Trail Blazers beat ClippersClippers get outhustled and fail to build on momentum of victory over the Celtics.Momentum . . . check.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Notable sports deaths of 2009A look back at those who died in the last year. Notable sports deaths of 2009:Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am The 2000s sports hall of fame and shameThe last decade produced as many fallen stars as stars, with some prominent figures making both lists. The last...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Exit of top players and other roadblocks are jeopardizing Bruins' happy new yearJust as UCLA shows progress, Xavier Su'a-Filo and Brian Price won't be back for 2010. There are holes in both lines and other problems. Coach Neuheisel: 'Why do you think my hair is falling out?' ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Winning the Super Bowl is enough of a perfect endingText messages from press row . . .If Tom Brady and the New England Patriots hadn't lost in the 2008 Super Bowl after an unbeaten regular season, perhaps the pursuit of perfection would have been more agreeable to Coach Jim Caldwell and the Indianapolis Colts. . . .
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Little things doom Kings again in 2-1 loss to CalgaryAnother close but not thorough enough effort leads to their fourth consecutive loss. They are 0 for 3 on power plays and have converted only two of 22 over their last eight games.Now it's getting serious.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Bruins look at Pac-10 opener as fresh startTeam is told by Coach Ben Howland to forget preseason struggles.The start of the Pacific 10 Conference season means one thing to a UCLA basketball team that has struggled through its first dozen games.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Little things doom Kings again in 2-1 loss to CalgaryAnother close but not thorough enough effort leads to their fourth consecutive loss. They are 0 for 3 on power plays and have converted only two of 22 over their last eight games. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Chris Erskine: Helping Rose Bowl fans get their L.A. bearingsWelcome, pull up a starlet and make yourselves at home. Welcome, pull up a starlet and make yourselves at home...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am When LeGarrette Blount talk is neededThe Oregon running back's atonement after he punched a Boise State player is a college football story that needs to be heard.The Oregon running back's atonement after he punched a Boise State player is a college football story that needs to be heard.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Kevin O'Neill has high goals for TrojansTrojans have a six-game winning streak going into Pacific 10 Conference opener. When forward Leonard Washington became academically eligible...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am When LeGarrette Blount talk is neededThe Oregon running back's atonement after he punched a Boise State player is a college football story that needs to be heard. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am USC's three reasons for crying foulSome in the men's basketball program resent freshmen who backed out on commitments to the Trojans to play for Arizona. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am The 2000s sports hall of fame and shameThe last decade produced as many fallen stars as stars, with some prominent figures making both lists.The last decade produced as many fallen stars as stars, with some prominent figures making both lists.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Maybe the Lakers caught the Warriors off guardJordan Farmar and Sasha Vujacic played the entire fourth quarter against Golden State.Nobody can predict Phil Jackson 's substitution patterns -- not even his players.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am USC's three reasons for crying foulSome in the men's basketball program resent freshmen who backed out on commitments to the Trojans to play for Arizona.Some in the men's basketball program resent freshmen who backed out on commitments to the Trojans to play for Arizona.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Short-handed Trail Blazers beat ClippersClippers get outhustled and fail to build on momentum of victory over the Celtics. Momentum . . . check.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Kevin O'Neill has high goals for TrojansTrojans have a six-game winning streak going into Pacific 10 Conference opener.When forward Leonard Washington became academically eligible last week, Kevin O'Neill told his team two words that show either supreme confidence or complete hubris.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am Exit of top players and other roadblocks are jeopardizing Bruins' happy new yearJust as UCLA shows progress, Xavier Su'a-Filo and Brian Price won't be back for 2010. There are holes in both lines and other problems. Coach Neuheisel: 'Why do you think my hair is falling out?'The first hours of UCLA's off-season didn't go well. Offensive tackle Xavier Su'a-Filo will be leaving the team for a two-year Mormon mission and junior defensive tackle Brian Price, the Pacific 10 Conference's defensive player of the year, says he will declare for the NFL draft.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 1:00 am N.H.L. Roundup: Flyers Send Rangers to Their Worst Loss of the SeasonSimon Gagne scored three goals and added an assist, and the surging Philadelphia Flyers stretched their winning streak to four games by handing the Rangers their worst loss of the season.
Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 12:52 am New York Will Conduct Out-of-Competition Drug Tests in Horse RacingThe Racing and Wagering Board will conduct unannounced drug testing of horses competing in New York even when they are stabled away from the state’s racetracks.
Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 12:49 am Bowl Roundup: Suh and Nebraska Deliver Shutout Against ArizonaMax Komar made a sliding 16-yard touchdown catch with four seconds left and Nathan Enderle passed to Preston Davis for the 2-point conversion, lifting Idaho to a dramatic victory over Bowling Green.
Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 12:49 am Steelers' Woodley: Pats, Bengals will 'lay down'Linebacker LaMarr Woodley predicts the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals will "lay down'' for their virtually meaningless games Sunday because they don't want the Super Bowl champion Steelers to make the playoffs.Source: FOXSports.com News | 31 Dec 2009 | 12:40 am Texas Tech Fires Coach Mike LeachTexas Tech Coach Mike Leach, who had come under fire the past few days for his treatment of a player, was fired on Wednesday.
Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 12:38 am Analysis: Salvaging a Season, Whatever the CostBeneath an easy grin lies a ruthless pragmatist as Mike D’Antoni drags the Knicks toward respectability with little regard for anyone’s feelings.
Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 12:37 am The Global Sports Forum: 2010 Holds Promise for Africa, Australia and CanadaAn international panel of sportswriters looks ahead at the World Cup in South Africa, the 2010 Vancouver Games and the sporting ambitions of different countries.
Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 12:29 am Lackluster Heavyweights, but Still Plenty of MuscleIf this decade has proved anything, it is that the little guys can carry boxing on their own.
Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 12:24 am Some Hesitant as Mets' Ticket Deadline LoomsTicket prices and discontent over the team and the obstructed views in left field have left some Mets fans in no mood to renew season tickets by Thursday’s deadline.
Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 12:23 am Winter Classic Generates Hot Buzz and Cold CashThe N.H.L.’s Winter Classic, which began with snow-globe quaintness on New Year’s Day in 2008, has turned into a profit center for a league that strives to be different.
Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 12:21 am Canada Unveils Team; Silver Is Not an OptionThe Olympic men’s hockey tournament looks very much like a three-team battle for gold among the host Canadians, Russia and Sweden, the defending champion.
Source: NYT > Sports | 31 Dec 2009 | 12:20 am LeBron nets 48 on birthday as Cavs sink HawksCLEVELAND(AP) LeBron James had a big bash to celebrate his 25th birthday.
Source: SI.com | 31 Dec 2009 | 12:02 am Suns sweep season series from CelticsPHOENIX(AP) The Boston Celtics already were in trouble without Paul Pierce . Take Kevin Garnett away, too, and it got ugly against the Phoenix Suns .
Source: SI.com | 31 Dec 2009 | 12:02 am Stephenson's late FTs lift UC over No. 10 UConn
Source: SI.com | 31 Dec 2009 | 12:02 am Suh, Cornhuskers blank Arizona in Holiday BowlSAN DIEGO(AP) After developing a reputation for high-scoring games and crazy finishes, the Holiday Bowl finally got the first shutout in its 32-year history.
Source: SI.com | 31 Dec 2009 | 12:02 am Report: Woods had 'fat lip' four days after crash
Source: SI.com | 31 Dec 2009 | 12:02 am Penalty shots fuel Sharks 5-2 win over Capitals (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2009 | 11:48 pm Thursday's gossip columnBolton want Peter Reid as their next manager, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2009 | 11:38 pm Roddick says left knee is better, not perfect yetAndy Roddick's left knee isn't perfect but he's hoping for a successful start to the 2010 tennis season at the Brisbane International.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 11:37 pm Texas Tech Red Raiders fire Mike LeachTexas Tech fired coach Mike Leach on Wednesday, two days after he was suspended by the school as it investigated his treatment of a player with a concussion.Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 11:35 pm Suh, Nebraska shut out Arizona in Holiday BowlNebraska and AP player of the year Ndamukong Suh shut out Arizona in the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl on Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 11:27 pm Cornhuskers harass Wildcats in first Holiday Bowl shutout, 33-0crazy finishes, the Holiday Bowl finally got the first shutout in its 32-year history. It wasn't close, either. Zac Lee threw a 74-yard touchdown pass to Niles Paul in the third...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 11:26 pm NBA roundup: Wednesday's action on the boardsAnother bunch of turnovers added up to another road loss for the Charlotte Bobcats. Chris Bosh had 33 points and 13 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani matched his season high with 28 points,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 11:24 pm Garnett sat out vs. Suns, possibly through Jan. 6A sore knee sidelined Kevin Garnett on WednesdaySource: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 11:16 pm Aldridge hurt, but Blazers beat Clippers (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2009 | 11:01 pm Central Michigan defeats Alcorn State 68-64Marko Spica had 21 points to lead Central Michigan to a 68-64 victory over Alcorn State on Wednesday night. The Chippewas (5-7) won for the first time in three games. Alcorn State...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 10:59 pm Central Michigan defeats Alcorn State 68-64 (AP)AP - Marko Spica had 21 points to lead Central Michigan to a 68-64 victory over Alcorn State on Wednesday night.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2009 | 10:59 pm Celtics lose third straight as Suns roll at homeAmare Stoudemire and Channing Frye scored 26 points apiece, and the Phoenix Suns handed what was left of the Boston Celtics their third straight loss, 116-98 on Wednesday night.Source: FOXSports.com News | 30 Dec 2009 | 10:59 pm NHL roundup: Wednesday's action on the iceSchultz)CAPTION 1 Martin Brodeur added to his record shutout total by blanking the Pittsburgh Penguins - again. Brodeur made 32 saves for his second straight shutout against ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 10:57 pm Aldridge hurt, but Blazers beat ClippersBrandon Roy had 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-99 Wednesday night despite losing LaMarcus Aldridge to an ankle...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 10:52 pm Capitals-Sharks SumsSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 10:43 pm 76ers pull away in 4th, beat Kings 116-106Lou Williams scored 22 points, Allen Iverson had 20, and the Philadelphia 76ers pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 116-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 10:38 pm Penalty shots fuel Sharks 5-2 win over CapitalsThe San Jose Sharks became the first team in more than 27 years to score on two penalty shots in a game and went on to win their sixth straight, 5-2 over the Washington Capitals on...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 10:37 pm McNeill regroups Texas Tech in wake of firingHours after Texas Tech fired coach Mike Leach on Wednesday, the Red Raiders tried projecting a message of family, solidarity and optimism. No pirate talk. No bizarre tangents. No remarksSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 10:36 pm Texas Tech fires Leach 'with cause'
Source: SI.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 10:36 pm No. 20 Cornhuskers harass No. 22 Wildcats in first Holiday Bowl shutout, 33-0SAN DIEGO - Zac Lee threw a 74-yard touchdown pass to Niles Paul in the third quarter to highlight No. 20 Nebraska's 33-0 rout against No. 22 Arizona on a rainy Wednesday night, the firstSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 30 Dec 2009 | 10:34 pm Jets to hold halftime Giants Stadium celebration (AP)AP - The New York Jets will pay tribute to their 26 years at Giants Stadium with a halftime celebration during the final regular-season game to be played there Sunday night against the Cincinnati Bengals.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2009 | 10:31 pm Cincinnati upsets UConn with FTs in final secondFreshman Lance Stephenson was fouled with less than a second left and made both free throws Wednesday night, rallying Cincinnati to a breakthrough 71-69 victory over No. 10 Connecticut in a wild Big East opener for both teams.Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 10:19 pm Varejao's trey, LeBron's 48 lift Cavs past HawksAnderson Varejao hit his first ever 3-pointer to back LeBron James' 48 points in the Cavaliers' win over the Hawks on Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 10:17 pm Suns hand depleted Celtics third straight loss (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2009 | 9:47 pm Report: Tiger had 'fat lip' 4 days after accidentTiger Woods had a "fat lip" but no other visible facial injuries when he met with Florida state troopers four days after the car accident outside his home, according to a television report.Source: FOXSports.com News | 30 Dec 2009 | 9:18 pm Playoff projectionsThe numbers break down like this: Two playoff spots are up for grabs in the AFC, with seven teams fighting for them; in the NFC, the six playoff spots are locked up, but seeds 2-6 won't be determined until Week 17 concludes. In all, nine of the 16 games in Week 17 have playoff implications.
Source: SI.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 9:17 pm Report: Graig Cooper of Miami Hurricanes could miss 2010 seasonMiami running back Graig Cooper's next carry may not be until 2011.Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 9:01 pm Florida Gators' Urban Meyer was rushed to hospital after SEC title gameA 911 call made from Urban Meyer's home early on Dec. 6 reveals that Florida's coach was rushed to the hospital by ambulance after complaining of chest pains and a tingling sensation on his side.Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 8:57 pm Cards up the ante in Holliday derbyThe St. Louis Cardinals have offered free agent outfielder Matt Holliday a contract for at least six years and presumably $100 million or more in hopes of retaining the 29-year-old outfielder.
Source: SI.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 8:35 pm Crosby, Brodeur to lead Canada's Olympic team (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2009 | 8:29 pm Idaho's 2-point conversion stuns Bowling GreenIdaho went for two and converted to stun Bowling Green in Wedesday's Roady's Humanitarian Bowl.Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 8:27 pm LeBron scores 48, Varejao hits winning 3 for Cavs (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2009 | 8:25 pm Texas Tech fires football coach Leach (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2009 | 8:11 pm Stephenson's late FTs help Cincinnati upset No. 10 UConnFreshman Lance Stephenson was fouled with less than a second left and made both free throws Wednesday night, rallying Cincinnati to a breakthrough 71-69 victory over No. 10 Connecticut in a wild Big East opener for both teams.Source: FOXSports.com News | 30 Dec 2009 | 8:09 pm Manny Pacquiao files lawsuit against Floyd Mayweather over commentsMPacquiao filed suit in U.S. District Court in Nevada on Wednesday against Floyd Mayweather Jr., Floyd Mayweather Sr., Roger Mayweather, Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions executives Oscar De La Hoya and Richard Schaefer.Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 8:08 pm Tiger Woods met with authorities Dec. 1, report saysTiger Woods and the Florida Highway Patrol met at an undisclosed location in Orlando on Dec. 1, the same day that authorities closed their investigation into his SUV crash in Isleworth, WESH-TV reported Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 8:03 pm Report: Woods had 'fat lip' 4 days after accident (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 30 Dec 2009 | 7:48 pm Stewart Mandel: Firing Leach saved Tech buyout money, but will cost it much moreTexas Tech fired Mike Leach 'with cause' on Wednesday amid allegations of player mistreatment. Now the aftermath of Leach's dismissal could get even uglier, writes Stewart Mandel.
Source: SI.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 7:04 pm 'Huskers shut out Arizona to dominate Holiday BowlNo. 20 Nebraska takes on No. 22 ArizonaSource: FOXSports.com News | 30 Dec 2009 | 6:41 pm Short-handed? 14 Colts players sit out practiceFourteen Colts players, including five defensive linemen, sat out Wendesday's practice, and two others were limited participants.Source: FOXSports.com News | 30 Dec 2009 | 5:51 pm Van Barneveld reveals struggle with diabetesRaymond van Barneveld reveals he is struggling to cope with diabetes after beating Kevin Painter in the third round of the PDC World Championship.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2009 | 5:20 pm Super-fight duo face court battleManny Pacquiao launches legal proceedings against Floyd Mayweather for falsely accusing him of taking performance-enhancing drugs.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2009 | 5:07 pm Lions legend McGeechan knightedBritish and Irish Lions legend Ian McGeechan is knighted in the 2010 New Year Honours List, with Jenson Button and Beth Tweddle among the other sports stars to be recognised.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2009 | 5:01 pm Jets' Edwards: We won't lose to BengalsJets' Edwards: We won't lose to BengalsSource: FOXSports.com News | 30 Dec 2009 | 4:31 pm Boyd hungry to add to SPL tallyRangers' Kris Boyd overtakes Henrik Larsson's Scottish Premier League goalscoring record by hitting five past Dundee United.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2009 | 4:18 pm Colts owner: Decision to bench players 'courageous'Colts owner Jim Irsay believes his team did the right thing by pulling their starters in Sunday's game against the New York Jets.Source: FOXSports.com News | 30 Dec 2009 | 4:06 pm Lowly Bolton sack manager MegsonGary Megson is sacked as manager of Bolton Wanderers, who are third from bottom in the Premier League.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2009 | 3:49 pm Beckham content with defence roleDavid Beckham says he would play in defence for AC Milan after starting a five-month loan spell from LA Galaxy with the Italian giants.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 30 Dec 2009 | 3:19 pm Ochocinco mocks Jets CB Revis, plans TD celebrationChad Ochocinco is ready for Darrelle Revis, with a touchdown celebration planned for the Meadowlands.Source: FOXSports.com News | 30 Dec 2009 | 12:01 pm Texas Tech fires Leach as coachTexas Tech fires Mike Leach amid player treatment scandal.Source: FOXSports.com News | 30 Dec 2009 | 11:06 am Don Banks: NFL Power Rankings, Week 17The Colts may have rolled over, but they remain atop Don Banks' Power Rankings. The upheaval is in the NFC, where the sagging Saints have been passed over as the conference's best.
Source: SI.com | 30 Dec 2009 | 9:04 am
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