World Sports Headlines for January 1, 2010

Oudin unafraid of Hopman rivals (AFP)

AFP - They'll be the tournament's odd couple on the court but emerging US youngster Melanie Oudin believes she and teammate John Isner can be a threat in the mixed teams Hopman Cup, starting on Saturday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Jan 2010 | 3:09 am

Williams runs for 2 TDs to lead Va Tech past Tenn. (AP)

AP - Almost four months after opening its season with a loss to a Southeastern Conference team at the Georgia Dome, Virginia Tech returned to show how much it had improved.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 1 Jan 2010 | 2:07 am

College Basketball Roundup: Georgetown Shakes Rust and Holds Off St. John’s

Nolan Smith scored 23 points to help the seventh-ranked Blue Devils beat Pennsylvania, 114-55, on Thursday night in Durham, N.C.

Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:54 am

N.F.L. Roundup: Bills Look to Their Past for New General Manager

Buffalo promoted Buddy Nix, its director of college scouting, to general manager.

Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:52 am

Duncan's double-double leads Spurs by Heat

Tim Duncan had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat a winning team for the first time in a month with a 108-78 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:44 am

Sports Briefing | Football: Montana Promotes Coach

Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:39 am

Travis Pastrana breaks world record for rally car jump

Travis Pastrana has broken the world record for the longest jump in a rally car.
Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:39 am

Keeping Score: Titan Chasing a Rare Mark That Matters

The Titans’ Chris Johnson needs 128 yards on Sunday to reach 2,000 rushing yards, the only benchmark N.F.L. fans really care about.

Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:25 am

Bowl Roundup: Gerhart Gains His Yards, but Oklahoma Gets Win

Stanford’s Toby Gerhart ran for 135 yards, but Oklahoma’s Landry Jones passed for 418 yards and threw three touchdown passes to Ryan Broyles in the Sun Bowl.

Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:19 am

Ohio State’s Pryor and Oregon’s Offense: A Perfect Match That Wasn’t

With quarterback Terrelle Pryor inconsistent and often criticized in his first two seasons at Ohio State, many wonder whether he would have been better off playing for Oregon.

Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:18 am

Leach Denies He Mistreated Player

In his first interview since being fired as coach of Texas Tech, Mike Leach denied reports that he had mistreated the sophomore receiver Adam James after James sustained a concussion.

Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:13 am

Oregon Ducks' offense a different kind of animal

Jeremiah Masoli's pitchouts, LaMichael James' cuts, Jeff Maehl's catches make for a daunting attack. 'We just get out there and run,' says tight end Ed Dickson.

Jeremiah Masoli's pitchouts, LaMichael James' cuts, Jeff Maehl's catches make for a daunting attack. 'We just get out there and run,' says tight end Ed Dickson.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Bruins in a zone to win Pac-10 opener

Hot shooting in the first half and a key block at the end lead to a victory over Sun Devils.

The words rolled out of Ben Howland's mouth smoothly, no hesitation, not so much as a stutter.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

AT & T cuts ties with Tiger Woods

Woods will not be the host of 2010 PGA Tour event.

The list of corporate sponsors who have abandoned Tiger Woods grew a little longer Thursday as AT&T announced it has ended its agreement with the golfer.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

AT & T cuts ties with Tiger Woods

Woods will not be the host of 2010 PGA Tour event. The list of corporate sponsors who have abandoned Tiger Woods...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Elton Brand booed in Clippers' victory

Mike Dunleavy doesn't coach because of a back injury. Chris Kaman scores 26 points.

Mike Dunleavy doesn't coach because of a back injury. Chris Kaman scores 26 points.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Lakers forward Ron Artest trying to regain his touch

He shoots around after practice, but he probably won't play Friday.

Gingerly, Ron Artest wobbled over to the basketball rack Thursday and picked up a ball, blinking as he began to dribble.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Loui Eriksson has hat trick for the Stars

Saku Koivu has two goals for the Ducks, but it's not enough. Loui Eriksson scored three goals, and with a couple...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Bruins in a zone to win Pac-10 opener

Hot shooting in the first half and a key block at the end lead to a victory over Sun Devils. The words rolled...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Wrapping up the NFL playoff situation

Sam Farmer tells who's in, and who has the best chance to make it, heading into the final weekend. Heading into...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Kings show character in victory

They end four-game losing streak and reach halfway point with a 23-15-3 record. This is where the Kings could...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

In 1917, Oregon changed the game

The team's last victory in the Rose Bowl -- a 14-0 win over Penn -- was more than an upset; it put the West Coast on the college football map. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Wrapping up the NFL playoff situation

Sam Farmer tells who's in, and who has the best chance to make it, heading into the final weekend.

Heading into the final weekend of the NFL season, all six NFC playoff spots have been claimed, but 11 teams in the AFC still have a pulse.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Kings show character in victory

They end four-game losing streak and reach halfway point with a 23-15-3 record.

This is where the Kings could have fallen into the abyss of their history, a saga carved out by years of futility and deepened by four straight losses and five in six games before they faced the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Oregon and Ohio State: Two foes that rose from bowl oblivion

The Ducks and Buckeyes were written off after each lost big games in September. But in a testament to perseverance, here they are in Pasadena -- and the matchup looks like an entertaining one.

The Ducks and Buckeyes were written off after each lost big games in September. But in a testament to perseverance, here they are in Pasadena -- and the matchup looks like an entertaining one.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Elton Brand booed in Clippers' victory

Mike Dunleavy doesn't coach because of a back injury. Chris Kaman scores 26 points. Mike Dunleavy doesn't coach...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Loui Eriksson has hat trick for the Stars

Saku Koivu has two goals for the Ducks, but it's not enough.

Loui Eriksson scored three goals, and with a couple of favorable bounces the Dallas Stars left winger could have collected a few more.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Trojans' formula works against Arizona

USC builds an early lead, forces the Wildcats into poor shots, and holds on to win, 56-50.

USC Coach Kevin O'Neill coughed as he left the news conference following his team's 56-50 win in its Pacific 10 conference opener against Arizona on Thursday.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Dallas Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis is only fourth to be awarded Special Courage Award

Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis' bravery and toughness recognized by the NFL
Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jan 2010 | 12:32 am

Short Stays That Produced Lasting Results

The big picture during the last decade of men’s college basketball has featured first-year stars in prominent roles.

Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 12:32 am

N.B.A. Roundup: Rockets Hang On to Topple the Mavericks

Aaron Brooks scored 30 points, Shane Battier made a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 2:11 left, and the Rockets beat the Mavericks.

Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 12:31 am

Florida Gators coach Urban Meyer covered up ER visit to protect kids, players

Florida coach Urban Meyer says he tried to cover up the reason for his hospital visit following the Southeastern Conference championship game because he didn't want to alarm his family or football team.
Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jan 2010 | 12:31 am

AT&T ending sponsorship agreement with Tiger Woods

AT&T Inc. says it is ending its sponsorship agreement with Tiger Woods.
Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jan 2010 | 12:30 am

As Defense Is Assessed, the Giants Mostly Shrug

The Giants are 10th in overall defense, but 28th in scoring defense. There are questions aplenty for Bill Sheridan, the first-year defensive coordinator.

Source: NYT > Sports | 1 Jan 2010 | 12:29 am

Texas Tech football trainer contradicts Adam James' story

Texas Tech head football athletic trainer Steve Pincock said Red Raiders receiver Adam James was placed in a "sports medicine garage" and media room as "big as a two-car garage" while recovering from a concussion.
Source: ESPN.com | 1 Jan 2010 | 12:29 am

Duncan, Spurs thump Heat for fourth straight win

SAN ANTONIO(AP) Manu Ginobili and the San Antonio Spurs would've been relieved to beat a winning team by even a slim margin.