Clijsters opens New Year in style in Brisbane (AFP)

Belgium's Kim Clijsters hits a forehand return to Italy's Tathiana Garbin on the way to defeating her in the first round of the Brisbane International. Clijsters opened the New Year in the best possible style when she overpoweredGarbin 6-2, 6-1 on Sunday.(AFP/William West)AFP - Belgium's Kim Clijsters opened the New Year in the best possible style when she overpowered Italian Tathiana Garbin 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of the Brisbane International on Sunday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2010 | 2:53 am

Like Mike: Tech wins shootout after Leach fired (AP)

Texas Tech's Adam James is seen prior to the team's Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan State in San Antonio, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)AP - No questions about Mike Leach. No questions about Adam James.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jan 2010 | 2:46 am

Beckham backs 'arrogant' Capello

David Beckham tells the BBC he believes Fabio Capello's "arrogant" and "scary" personality has been key to England's rejuvenation.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2010 | 2:33 am

Sports Briefing | Football: California’s Best to Enter Draft

California running back Jahvid Best said he would skip his senior year and enter the N.F.L. draft.



Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:47 am

Wizards' Gilbert Arenas takes responsibility for 'bad judgment'

The family of late Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin released a statement Saturday night in regards to reports Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton had a dispute that involved guns.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:43 am

Murray defends Davis Cup pull-out

British number one Andy Murray has defended his decision to withdraw from Great Britain's forthcoming Davis Cup tie against Lithuania.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:32 am

UFC 108: Rashad Evans edges Thiago Silva in slugfest

All the UFC 108 action is recapped right here.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:28 am

Cousins powers Kentucky past Louisville



Source: SI.com | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:27 am

Texas Tech beats Michigan State in Alamo Bowl

Ruffin McNeill gambled and won the Alamo Bowl. Texas Tech's interim coach pulled his starting QB and succeeded on two late fourth downs as the Red Raiders beat the Spartans 41-31.



Source: SI.com | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:27 am

Pitt drops No. 5 Syracuse from ranks of unbeaten



Source: SI.com | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:27 am

Celtics handle Raptors without Pierce, Rondo, KG

BOSTON(AP) The Boston Celtics needed just two veterans and a bunch of role players to handle the Toronto Raptors .



Source: SI.com | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:27 am

Pitt drops No. 5 Syracuse from ranks of unbeaten

And then there were four. Unbeaten teams, that is. Ashton Gibbs led the way as Pitt handed No. 5 Syracuse its first loss, 82-72. Kansas, Texas and Kentucky remained perfect Saturday.



Source: SI.com | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:27 am

N.H.L. Roundup: Hurricanes’ Overtime Goal Sinks Rangers

Ray Whitney scored 3:45 into overtime as the Hurricanes earned a split of their home-and-home series against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.



Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:18 am

Australia skittled by seamer Asif

Mohammad Asif claims a career-best 6-41 as Pakistan skittle Australia for 127 on a rain-delayed opening day of the second Test at Sydney Ground.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:18 am

No. 3 Kentucky 71, Louisville 62: Wall Proves Most Important Newcomer to In-State Rivalry

The freshman John Wall scored 17 points and Kentucky beat Louisville to improve to 15-0 and match its best start in 40 years.



Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:17 am

Men's College Basketball Roundup: Pittsburgh Pushes No. 5 Syracuse to Its First Loss

Ashton Gibbs scored 24 points and Jermaine Dixon added 21 to lead Pittsburgh to a victory over host Syracuse, reducing the number of major unbeaten teams to four.



Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:16 am

Clijsters beats Garbin with ease in Brisbane opener

BRISBANE (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters began her 2010 season with a comfortable 6-2 6-1 victory over Italian Tathiana Garbin in the first round of the Brisbane International...
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Women's College Basketball Roundup: UConn’s 51st Straight Win Is Not Just the Usual Rout

Tina Charles scored 19 points and Kalana Greene added 16 to help top-ranked Connecticut rout Seton Hall for the Huskies’ biggest margin of victory over a Big East opponent in seven years.



Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:11 am

William & Mary 48, Hofstra 47: Piecing Together Wins at William & Mary

In beating Hofstra on Saturday, the Tribe improved to 10-2 — its best start since 1948-49.



Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:10 am

After a Bout With Injury, Griffin Still Waiting to Contribute to Clippers

The top pick in the 2009 N.B.A. draft has not played in the regular season after sustaining a stress fracture in his left kneecap in the team’s final preseason game.



Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:05 am

Connecticut 20, South Carolina 7: Connecticut Ends Trying Season With Bowl Victory

Andre Dixon rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown to help Connecticut defeat South Carolina in the Papajohns.com Bowl.



Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:04 am

Trainer Faults Treatment of Player at Texas Tech

Steve Pincock, the trainer, said Coach Mike Leach ordered a receiver locked in a dark place after a concussion.



Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:03 am

Bowl Roundup: McCluster and Ole Miss Turn Back Okla. State

Dexter McCluster rushed for 182 yards and 2 touchdowns as Mississippi beat No. 21 Oklahoma State, 21-7, in a sloppy Cotton Bowl.



Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:02 am

Bruins can't overcome an awful first half

Coach Ben Howland blames his team's lack of patience, not the early start, for the loss to Wildcats.

Blame the alarm clock.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Gilbert Arenas situation puts Wizards, NBA over a barrel

Reports that Arenas and a teammate had guns in the locker room constitute an embarrassment for the NBA, lifting the veil on the league s significant gun culture.

How do you like the new year so far?



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

The fall, and rise, of Eagles' DeSean Jackson

Philadelphia's little (5-10) touchdown machine dropped to the second round of the 2008 draft and has been making other teams regret it ever since, this season making Pro Bowl as a receiver and a retur

Philadelphia's little (5-10) touchdown machine dropped to the second round of the 2008 draft and has been making other teams regret it ever since, this season making Pro Bowl as a receiver and a retur



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Camby hopes schedule does well by his knee

The Clippers are entering a relatively appealing stretch of their NBA schedule that, among other things, should help injured players such as Marcus Camby get healthier.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Alabama quarterback touching all the bases

Greg McElroy was born in Los Angeles and is a huge Dodgers fan. The Alabama quarterback's agile brain can sop...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

From Lisbon to L.A., some stories we'd like to read in 2010

With the new year just underway, here are a selection of stories we would like to read in 2010 but realize probably are unlikely ever to see the light of day.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Locking down is key for Trojans

USC rides its ferocious defense to its eighth straight win, and starts Pac-10 play with sweep of Arizona schools. ...
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Locking down is key for Trojans

USC rides its ferocious defense to its eighth straight win, and starts Pac-10 play with sweep of Arizona schools.

USC's defense handcuffs opponents and chucks the key into the ocean.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Fun isn't part of Nick Saban's playbook

Alabama coach, whose team faces Texas on Thursday for the BCS title, takes a strict approach to football and refers to many of the things that make the college game great as 'clutter.' ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Camby hopes schedule does well by his knee

The Clippers are entering a relatively appealing stretch of their NBA schedule that, among other things, should help injured players such as Marcus Camby get healthier.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Kobe Bryant's winning shots are nice for Lakers, but . . .

Phil Jackson wishes it wouldn't come down to that. Phil Jackson wishes it wouldn't come down to that.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

If you like these matchups, you'll love them next week

There could be three rematches of Week 17 games in the first round of the playoffs. Instant replay could be a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Fun isn't part of Nick Saban's playbook

Alabama coach, whose team faces Texas on Thursday for the BCS title, takes a strict approach to football and refers to many of the things that make the college game great as 'clutter.'

Alabama coach, whose team faces Texas on Thursday for the BCS title, takes a strict approach to football and refers to many of the things that make the college game great as 'clutter.'



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

The fall, and rise, of Eagles' DeSean Jackson

Philadelphia's little (5-10) touchdown machine dropped to the second round of the 2008 draft and has been making other teams regret it ever since, this season making Pro Bowl as a receiver and a retur...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Helene Elliott: Kings thrive under pressure in 2-1 win

Feeling of desperation that helped them end a four-game skid also sparks them against Capitals. The desperation...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

From Lisbon to L.A., some stories we'd like to read in 2010

With the new year just underway, here are a selection of stories we would like to read in 2010 but realize probably are unlikely ever to see the light of day.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Kobe Bryant's winning shots are nice for Lakers, but . . .

Phil Jackson wishes it wouldn't come down to that.

Phil Jackson wishes it wouldn't come down to that.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Ducks road woes continue in loss to Predators

Anaheim strikes first on a goal by Mike Brown, but the Predators strike twice in the second and third period to tie then take the lead, and send the Ducks to their third straight road loss. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Helene Elliott: Kings thrive under pressure in 2-1 win

Feeling of desperation that helped them end a four-game skid also sparks them against Capitals.

The desperation that drove the Kings to end a four-game losing streak Thursday at Minnesota fueled them again Saturday while Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals came at them in waves throughout the second period and most of the third.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Ducks road woes continue in loss to Predators

Anaheim strikes first on a goal by Mike Brown, but the Predators strike twice in the second and third period to tie then take the lead, and send the Ducks to their third straight road loss.

Jason Arnott and Shea Weber broke long goal droughts -- and finished off the Ducks too.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Live - South Africa v England

South Africa are 51-2 at lunch on day one of the third Test after England win the toss in Cape Town.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jan 2010 | 12:55 am

No Leach? No problem for Red Raiders in Alamo Bowl


Source: FOXSports.com News | 3 Jan 2010 | 12:51 am

Ole Miss rides McCluster to Cotton Bowl triumph

Dexter McCluster gave Mississippi fans a finale to remember, rushing for 182 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead 2-yard run on a direct snap with 4:03 left as the Rebels beat No. 21 Oklahoma State.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2010 | 12:47 am

St. Louis Blues fire coach Andy Murray, promote Davis Payne in interim

The St. Louis Blues have fired coach Andy Murray.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2010 | 12:35 am

Robredo cuts Isner down to size as Spain beats U.S.

PERTH, Australia (Reuters) - Tommy Robredo proved size is not everything in tennis, cutting towering American John Isner down to size to give Spain victory in their opening Hopman Cup...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jan 2010 | 12:31 am

Hopson's 24 points lead Idaho past Hawaii 59-52

Mac Hopson scored a season-high 24 points to lead Idaho past Hawaii 59-52 Saturday night. Steffan Johnson added 10 points, all of them in the first half including a buzzer-beating banked
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jan 2010 | 12:30 am

NBA's Arenas admits 'bad judgment' in firearm flap

Gilbert Arenas said Saturday he showed "bad judgment" in bringing guns into the Wizards' locker room, but he declined to discuss details of an incident between him and a teammate that has...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jan 2010 | 12:29 am

Kevin Garnett likely to miss at least 10 more days, Paul Pierce still day-to-day

Garnett figures to miss at least 10 more days
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2010 | 12:19 am

Clijsters wins opening match at Brisbane

U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters won her opening match in the Brisbane International, beating Italy's Tathiana Garbin 6-2, 6-1 on Sunday. Clijsters, the top-seeded woman in the joint...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jan 2010 | 12:10 am

Texas Tech Red Raiders trainer told school he disagreed on treatment of Adam James

Texas Tech has released a signed, sworn affidavit from an athletic trainer who says former coach Mike Leach instructed him to "lock" recever Adam James in a dark place and that he disagreed with Leach's treatment of James.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jan 2010 | 12:07 am

Spain beats U.S. in Hopman Cup on Robredo win

Tommy Robredo has defeated John Isner 6-7 (5), 6-3, 7-6 (4) to clinch a 2-0 win for Spain over the United States at the Hopman Cup mixed teams tennis tournament.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 2 Jan 2010 | 11:56 pm

Snowboarder suffers `traumatic brain injury' (AP)

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2009, file photo, Kevin Pearce of the United States competes during the final of the men's Snowboard Half-Pipe FIS World Cup 2009 event on the Allalin glacier in Saas-Fee, Switzerland.  publicist for  Pearce says the American snowboarder remains in critical condition at a Utah hospital after sustaining a head injury while training in Park City, Utah on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009. (AP Photo/Keystone, Jean-Christophe Bott, File)AP - Top-ranked American snowboarder Kevin Pearce was in critical condition Saturday at a Utah hospital after suffering a "severe, traumatic brain injury" in a training accident, one of his doctors said.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jan 2010 | 11:47 pm

US beat Finland to reach junior semifinals (AP)

Team Finland's Jasse Ikonen, left, is checked to the ice  by Team USA's Derek Stepan during the second period of a quarter final hockey game at the world junior hockey championship on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Geoff Howe)AP - RPI star Jerry D'Amigo scored two goals, and St. Cloud State's Mike Lee made 23 saves to help the United States beat Finland 6-2 on Saturday night for a spot in the world junior semifinals.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jan 2010 | 11:22 pm

UC Riverside beats Long Beach State 69-67 in OT

Kyle Austin scored 20 points and Larry Gurganious added 18 to lead UC Riverside to a 69-67 overtime victory over Long Beach State Saturday night. Austin and Gurganious grabbed seven...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jan 2010 | 11:18 pm

Like Mike: Tech wins shootout after Leach fired

Mike Leach would've loved a game like this. Texas Tech celebrated this win without him. Finally, the Red Raiders could unwind a little. With everyone still talking about their fired...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jan 2010 | 11:18 pm

Snowboarder critical but stable after head injury

Snowboarder Kevin Pearce remained in critical but stable condition in hospital Saturday, two days after suffering a serious head injury in training. Pearce, 22, struck his head on the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jan 2010 | 11:10 pm

Clijsters opens New Year in style in tennis

Belgium's Kim Clijsters opened the New Year in the best possible style when she overpowered Italian Tathiana Garbin 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of the Brisbane International on Sunday. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jan 2010 | 11:05 pm

UC Irvine edges past UC Santa Barbara

Eric Wise scored 21 points and Michael Hunter added 16 to lead UC Irvine past UC Santa Barbara 57-55 Saturday night. Wise, who was 8 of 11 from the field, scored 17 of his points in the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 2 Jan 2010 | 11:01 pm

Arenas takes responsibility for 'bad judgment' (AP)

Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas (0) talks to Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)AP - Gilbert Arenas said Saturday he used "bad judgment" in bringing guns into the Washington Wizards locker room. He also denied that he gambles and said there are misconceptions in the various stories about a dispute between himself and teammate Javaris Crittenton.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jan 2010 | 10:56 pm

Evans beats Silva at UFC 108 (AP)

AP - Former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans beat Thiago Silva by unanimous decision at UFC 108 on Saturday night, bouncing back from his only professional loss.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jan 2010 | 10:52 pm

St. Louis Blues fire coach Andy Murray (AP)

FILE- This Sept. 19, 2008 file photo shows St. Louis Blues head coach Andy Murray in St. Louis. The St. Louis Blues have fired Murray and appointed Davis Payne interim head coach the team confirmed on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)AP - The worst home record in the NHL led to the end of Andy Murray's tenure as St. Louis Blues coach.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jan 2010 | 10:31 pm

Kentucky benefits when Cousins controls his emotions

When volatile freshman DeMarcus Cousins keeps his cool, Kentucky heats up.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 2 Jan 2010 | 10:05 pm

Top 25 teams have record-setting routs (AP)

Baylor's Brittney Griner, top, dunks over Texas State's Kelsey Krupa (30) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)AP - There hasn't been a day like this in women's basketball in a long, long time, with four Top 25 teams winning by at least 60 points Saturday.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jan 2010 | 9:45 pm

Man United stress Leeds is top priority (AFP)

Manchester United's Darren Fletcher celebrates after scoring a goal during a Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England, in November 2009. Fletcher insists that Sunday's FA Cup duel with historic rivals Leeds is his immediate concern rather than a Premier League-Champions League double.(AFP/File/Andrew Yates)AFP - Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher insists that Sunday's FA Cup duel with historic rivals Leeds is his immediate concern rather than a Premier League-Champions League double.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jan 2010 | 9:26 pm

Arenas admits bad judgment but denies gambling

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Gilbert Arenas said Saturday he used "bad judgment" in bringing guns into the Washington Wizards locker room. He also denied that he gambles and said there are misconceptions in the various stories about a dispute between himself and teammate Javaris Crittenton.



Source: SI.com | 2 Jan 2010 | 9:19 pm

Clijsters downs Garbin in opening match at Brisbane

U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters has won her opening match at the Brisbane International, beating Tathiana Garbin of Italy 6-2, 6-1.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 2 Jan 2010 | 9:08 pm

Arenas will meet with authorities


Source: FOXSports.com News | 2 Jan 2010 | 9:07 pm

Blog of UFC 108: Evans earns big win

Rashad Evans can fight his bitter rival after winning at UFC 108
Source: FOXSports.com News | 2 Jan 2010 | 8:39 pm

Coach Bruce Pearl apologizes for Tennessee players' arrests

Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl apologized on Saturday to fans and fellow coach Pat Summitt for the arrests of four members of the 14th-ranked men's basketball team.
Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jan 2010 | 8:06 pm

Kentucky holds off Louisville, improves to 15-0

DeMarcus Cousins scored 18 points and matched a season-high with 18 rebounds to lead No. 3 Kentucky past rival Louisville 71-62 on Saturday.
Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jan 2010 | 8:01 pm

Tejada's OT kick gives Arkansas 20-17 win over ECU (AP)

Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) passes as tackle DeMarcus Love, top left, blocks East Carolina defensive tackle Maurice Mercer in the first quarter of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)AP - Alex Tejada kicked a 37-yard field goal in overtime to give Arkansas a 20-17 win in the Liberty Bowl on Saturday night after East Carolina's Ben Hartman missed two field goal attempts late in regulation and another in the extra session.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Jan 2010 | 7:31 pm

LeBron, Cavs handle Nets to extend streak to 7

LeBron James had 28 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New Jersey Nets 94-86 on Saturday for their seventh straight victory.
Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jan 2010 | 6:42 pm

Jahvid Best of California Golden Bears to enter NFL draft

California junior running back Jahvid Best will announce later today that he will enter the NFL draft, sources close to the situation said, ESPN's Joe Schad reported.
Source: ESPN.com | 2 Jan 2010 | 5:20 pm

Texas Tech trainer didn't agree with Leach's treatment

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) -- A Texas Tech athletic trainer told university officials he did not agree with Mike Leach's treatment of receiver Adam James after the player was diagnosed with a concussion.



Source: SI.com | 2 Jan 2010 | 5:12 pm

Cal's Best will skip senior season, enter NFL draft

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) -- California star tailback Jahvid Best will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.



Source: SI.com | 2 Jan 2010 | 5:04 pm

Cal star RB Best to enter NFL draft

California star tailback Jahvid Best will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 2 Jan 2010 | 5:02 pm

'Negativity' affecting West Ham

Midfielder Valon Behrami links West Ham's poor form with the club's financial problems.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jan 2010 | 4:58 pm

Aussie Whitlock reaches PDC final

Phil Taylor overwhelms Mark Webster 6-0 to book a PDC World Championship final against Simon Whitlock, a surprise winner over Raymond van Barneveld.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jan 2010 | 4:30 pm

Ole Miss survives 5 turnovers to win Cotton Bowl

Dexter McCluster gave Mississippi fans a finale to remember, rushing for 182 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead 2-yard run on a direct snap with 4:03 left as the Rebels beat No. 21 Oklahoma State 21-7 in the Cotton Bowl on Saturday.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 2 Jan 2010 | 4:12 pm

Benitez rules out sale of Babel

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez rules out selling Dutch forward Ryan Babel in the January transfer window.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jan 2010 | 3:11 pm

Texas Tech trainer disagreed with Leach's tactics

Texas Tech's head athletic trainer apparently didn't agree with Mike Leach's treatment of Craig James.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 2 Jan 2010 | 1:57 pm

Wall key to big Kentucky victory

After Louisville took a second-half lead, Kentucky did what it's done all season: Turn to John Wall.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 2 Jan 2010 | 1:25 pm

Saints will sit Brees in their finale

With home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs already wrapped up, the Saints will sit Drew Brees for the finale.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 2 Jan 2010 | 1:15 pm

Refs killing rugby, fumes Venter

Saracens boss Brendan Venter launches a blistering attack on refereeing standards in the Premiership, saying they are killing the game in England.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jan 2010 | 1:15 pm

Reading take Liverpool to FA Cup replay

Liverpool come from behind to draw 1-1 with Championship strugglers Reading in the third round of the FA Cup.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jan 2010 | 12:22 pm

Pittsburgh knocks Syracuse from ranks of unbeaten


Source: FOXSports.com News | 2 Jan 2010 | 12:12 pm

Saints decide to rest Brees, Sharper vs. Panthers

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Drew Brees will get some rest in the New Orleans Saints' regular-season finale at Carolina, likely keeping his NFL-record completion percentage intact.



Source: SI.com | 2 Jan 2010 | 12:05 pm

Nadal triumphs in Abu Dhabi final

Rafael Nadal dispatches Robin Soderling in straight sets to claim the Capitala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 2 Jan 2010 | 12:00 pm

Nadal solves Soderling in Abu Dhabi exhibition final

Rafael Nadal has beaten Robin Soderling 7-6 (3), 7-5 in the final of the season-opening Capitala exhibition tournament to end a two-match losing streak against the Swede.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 2 Jan 2010 | 10:53 am

Sharapova beats sloppy Venus in exhibition match

Maria Sharapova outplayed an error-prone Venus Williams to take a 6-3, 6-4 victory in an exhibition match Saturday.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 2 Jan 2010 | 10:21 am