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Irvine poised for Sheff Wed jobFormer Preston boss Alan Irvine is set to be appointed as the new manager of Championship side Sheffield Wednesday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jan 2010 | 3:33 am Murray and Robson earn final spotAndy Murray and Laura Robson win the deciding mixed doubles match to seal a 2-1 victory over Russia earning them a place in the Hopman Cup final.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jan 2010 | 3:18 am British sport hit by big freezeBritish sport is bracing itself for more disruption this weekend with several fixtures and meetings already falling foul of the weather.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jan 2010 | 3:12 am Arsenal do not expect Kroenke bidArsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis tells BBC Sport he does not not expect majority shareholder Stan Kroenke to launch a takeover of the Premier League club.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jan 2010 | 3:11 am Britain into first Hopman Cup final (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jan 2010 | 3:08 am Ball row overshadows England drawAndrew Strauss describes South Africa's actions in the ball-tampering row as "malicious" after England battle to a draw in the third Test.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jan 2010 | 3:07 am Mayweather 'disgusted' by claimsFloyd Mayweather Jr is 'thoroughly disgusted' at claims that he is to blame for the collapse of a super-fight against Manny Pacquiao.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jan 2010 | 3:02 am Tide top AP's final poll; unbeaten Boise finishes 4thIt's unanimous. Alabama is back on top in college football.Source: FOXSports.com News | 8 Jan 2010 | 2:54 am Robson confident she can help Murray to win Hopman CupPERTH (Reuters) - Teenager Laura Robson is confident she can upset the odds and help Andy Murray to beat Spain and win the Hopman Cup for Britain on Saturday.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jan 2010 | 2:51 am Ecclestone in bid for SaabFormula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is part of a bid to buy struggling Swedish carmaker Saab from General Motors.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 8 Jan 2010 | 2:25 am Birdie on 18 gives Glover first-round lead at SBS
Source: SI.com | 8 Jan 2010 | 2:11 am After scare, No. 1 Alabama beats No. 2 Texas 37-21 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jan 2010 | 2:11 am Britain tops Russia, to meet Spain in Hopman Cup finalAndy Murray brushed past Igor Andreev 6-1, 6-0 as Britain beat Russia 2-1 on Friday to claim a spot in the final of the Hopman Cup mixed teams event.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 8 Jan 2010 | 2:03 am A Texas Quarterback Story Line Takes a Decisive Plot TwistWhile Alabama’s victory ended with Texas quarterbacks at the helm for both teams, the story had a different cast when the true freshman Garrett Gilbert replaced Colt McCoy.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:59 am Alabama makes it tough, but wins BCS titlePASADENA, Calif. -- Alabama should have won Thursday night's BCS National Championship Game handily. After Texas lost star quarterback Colt McCoy for the game on its fifth offensive play, after Heisman winner Mark Ingram ran his way to 90 yards by halftime, and after 296-pound defensive lineman Marcell Dareus broke out his best NBA spin move on a back-breaking interception return, the Crimson Tide should have waltzed to their 13th national championship.
Source: SI.com | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:50 am Alabama captures first national title since 1992Alabama is on top of college football again, thanks to its big-play defense and punishing ground game.Source: ESPN.com | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:42 am Boldin (ankle) skips practice, still iffy vs. PackersTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Starting cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie returned to practice for the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, but wide receiver Anquan Boldin remained sidelined because of a sprained left ankle.
Source: SI.com | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:34 am Plaxico Burress' bid for work release deniedPlaxico Burress is not getting out of prison just yet. The ex-Giants star had applied for work release, but has been denied by the New York Department of Correctional Services.Source: ESPN.com | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:07 am Postseason NFL SchedulePhiladelphia at Dallas, 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10 Baltimore at New England, 1 p.m. Green Bay at Arizona, 4:40 p.m.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Portland presents a challenge for LakersThey have lost eight consecutive games to the Trail Blazers there. Coach Jackson says it will take more than hard work to beat Trail Blazers.They have lost eight consecutive games to the Trail Blazers there. Coach Jackson says it will take more than hard work to beat Trail Blazers.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Colt or no Colt, Alabama has the best thoroughbredsThe Crimson Tide clearly is the champion, even with McCoy's injury.The Crimson Tide clearly is the champion, even with McCoy's injury.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Portland presents a challenge for LakersThey have lost eight consecutive games to the Trail Blazers there. Coach Jackson says it will take more than hard work to beat Trail Blazers. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Aaron Corp leaving USC for University of RichmondThe quarterback, who won the Trojans' starting job last spring but was displaced by Matt Barkley after being injured in training camp, will begin classes Monday and participate in spring practice.USC quarterback Aaron Corp, who won the starting job last spring but was displaced by Matt Barkley after being injured in training camp, announced Thursday that he was transferring to the University of Richmond.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Ducks seem to get the point, defeat the BluesThe Ducks, who had a meaningful session with their GM and coach this week, rally for their second straight win.It's time for action, not mere words, but a little talking-to from General Manager Bob Murray and Coach Randy Carlyle this week might have spurred the Ducks.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Ducks seem to get the point, defeat the BluesThe Ducks, who had a meaningful session with their GM and coach this week, rally for their second straight win. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am High Tide at the Rose BowlAlabama wins BCS title after Texas loses Colt McCoy on its opening drive.Alabama wins BCS title after Texas loses Colt McCoy on its opening drive.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Aaron Corp leaving USC for University of RichmondThe quarterback, who won the Trojans' starting job last spring but was displaced by Matt Barkley after being injured in training camp, will begin classes Monday and participate in spring practice. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Kings take a lot of shots but lose to Detroit, 2-1They learn how thin the difference can be between victory and defeat, as 51 of their 52 shots are fended off and Red Wings score with 17.3 seconds left in the third period.This is what it takes to win championships: an indomitable will and a refusal to give in when adversity strikes again and again and again.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Gilbert Arenas nearly took his shots with the ClippersText messages from press row... Gun-toting Gilbert Arenas was almost a Clipper. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Gilbert Arenas nearly took his shots with the ClippersText messages from press row...Gun-toting Gilbert Arenas was almost a Clipper. ...
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Colt or no Colt, Alabama has the best thoroughbredsThe Crimson Tide clearly is the champion, even with McCoy's injury. The Crimson Tide clearly is the champion,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Kings take a lot of shots but lose to Detroit, 2-1They learn how thin the difference can be between victory and defeat, as 51 of their 52 shots are fended off and Red Wings score with 17.3 seconds left in the third period. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am High Tide at the Rose BowlAlabama wins BCS title after Texas loses Colt McCoy on its opening drive. Alabama wins BCS title after Texas loses...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Pacquiao-Mayweather fight can't get past blood testingThe camps are unable to agree on a protocol for the mega-bout that had been planned for March 13. Pacquiao reportedly is planning to look at other opponents.As a combined guarantee of at least $50 million vanishes from what was expected to be the most lucrative bout in boxing history, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao voiced their differences Thursday, a day after the fight was declared to be off by Pacquiao's promoter.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am No holding back now for Packers and CardinalsArizona rested regulars during regular-season finale, but that won't happen in postseason matchup.Last of four breakdowns on the first round of the NFL playoffs:
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am For Clippers analyst Michael Smith, it's no laughing matterSmith, suspended for one game this season because of a relatively harmless joke, has been charged with felony theft in conjunction with a real estate deal gone bad in Dana Point.Let's get this straight.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am With Little Fanfare, the Los Angeles Kings Are in the Playoff ChaseWith budding stars like Anze Kopitar, the Kings are writing one of the N.H.L. season’s more interesting stories. But does anyone in Los Angeles care?
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:56 am Selig Says He Is Open to Considering a U.S.-Japan World SeriesBud Selig, the Major League Baseball commissioner, talks to his Japanese counterpart about an international playoff by 2012.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:54 am N.B.A.’s Effort to Censor Arenas Photo Raises QuestionsSports leagues have moved deeper into the information media business, but they sometimes have their own self-interests in mind.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:51 am Sports of The Times: The Loose Cannon in the Locker Room for the N.B.A.David Stern was well within his rights to punish Gilbert Arenas, but it would be wrong to make sweeping generalizations about the N.B.A. from this one incident.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:49 am Top 3-Point Shooter From Downtown Plays in Upper ManhattanColumbia University’s Noruwa Agho is the top 3-point percentage shooter in men’s Division I basketball.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:47 am Alabama No. 1 in final AP poll for 7th time (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:47 am Leach wants Texas Tech trial to begin in 6 weeksLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) -- Attorneys for fired coach Mike Leach said Thursday they want to take Texas Tech to trial in the next six weeks and want to question some of the key figures in his dismissal.
Source: SI.com | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:47 am Knicks 97, Bobcats 93: Inspired by Bird, Gallinari Boosts the KnicksWith a late barrage of 3-pointers Thursday night the Knicks overcame the Charlotte Bobcats. With the victory they improved to 15-20 and moved in ninth place in their conference.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:47 am After Super Bowl Catch, Tyree Is Just Hanging OnDavid Tyree, who helped the Giants win a Super Bowl, has carved a niche for himself on the Baltimore Ravens by excelling on special teams.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:34 am N.H.L. Roundup: Rangers Squander Lead and Lose to Thrashers in a ShootoutMichael Del Zotto missed the net on his shootout attempt, and Atlanta beat the Rangers.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:31 am Alabama KOs McCoy, then Longhorns, to win BCS titleThere is no debate -- Alabama is the king of college football again. The undefeated Crimson Tide outfought Texas 37-21 at the Rose Bowl to lay claim to the BCS national championship.
Source: SI.com | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:30 am Gambling Concerns Prompt an N.B.A. Team to ActThe N.B.A. is confronting a number of serious issues in the Gilbert Arenas saga, with the popularity of gambling among players coming under intense scrutiny.
Source: NYT > Sports | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:29 am Clijsters defeats Petkovic to force all-Belgian final against Henin in BrisbaneBRISBANE, Australia - Kim Clijsters will meet Justine Henin in an all- Belgian final after beating Germany's Andrea Petkovic at the Brisbane International. Clijsters beat Petkovic 6-4,Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:26 am Ingram pulls double whammy: Heisman, BCS title (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:18 am Clijsters advances to final against HeninKim Clijsters will meet Justine Henin in an all-Belgian final after beating Germany's Andrea Petkovic at the Brisbane International. Clijsters beat Petkovic 6-4, 6-2 in the semifinals...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:17 am Alabama No. 1 in final AP poll for 7th timeAlabama has been voted the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll, earning its seventh AP title after beating Texas 37-21 in the BCS championship game. Only Notre...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:13 am Burrows back-to-back hat-tricks powers Canucks past CoyotesVANCOUVER (Reuters) - Alex Burrows fired a hat-trick for the second consecutive game and Roberto Luongo recorded his 50th career shutout as the red hot Vancouver Canucks blanked the PhoenixSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:13 am Players in title game like BCS system (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:07 am Red Sox, Beltre finalize dealBOSTON (AP) -- Adrian Beltre and the Boston Red Sox finalized a one-year contract Thursday that guarantees the third baseman $10 million.
Source: SI.com | 8 Jan 2010 | 12:03 am QB McElroy manages Tide to titleGreg McElroy stayed perfect as a starting quarterback by staying out of the way while Alabama won the national title. McElroy was the very definition of a good game manager in the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Jan 2010 | 11:56 pm Mangini staying with Browns (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Jan 2010 | 11:52 pm Dareus makes big plays in Tide's 37-21 win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Jan 2010 | 11:51 pm Saban wins another BCS title, this one with TideHold off on the houndstooth hat. Put the genius label on another coach. But pay Nick Saban his $200,000 bonus so he can buy a whole truckload of his favorite Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Jan 2010 | 11:41 pm NHL roundup: Thursday's action on the iceJaroslav Halak came up with the performance the Montreal Canadiens needed to avoid their longest home losing streak in nine years. Halak made 38 saves for his second shutout, and...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Jan 2010 | 11:41 pm Howard stops 51 shots, Red Wings edge Kings 2-1 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Jan 2010 | 11:34 pm McCoy-Gilbert transition comes early for Longhorns (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Jan 2010 | 11:33 pm Alabama dump Texas to become college football championsPASADENA, California (Reuters) - Alabama claimed a first U.S. college football title since 1992 when they defeated Texas 37-21 in the BCS championship game at the Rose Bowl on Thursday.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 7 Jan 2010 | 11:27 pm Pacquiao-Mayweather fight can't get past blood testingThe camps are unable to agree on a protocol for the mega-bout that had been planned for March 13. Pacquiao reportedly is planning to look at other opponents. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Jan 2010 | 11:13 pm For Clippers analyst Michael Smith, it's no laughing matterSmith, suspended for one game this season because of a relatively harmless joke, has been charged with felony theft in conjunction with a real estate deal gone bad in Dana Point. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Jan 2010 | 11:13 pm Fired Texas Tech coach Mike Leach asks for speedy trialAttorneys for fired coach Mike Leach want to take Texas Tech to trial in the next six weeks.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 11:07 pm Gallinari three-pointers help Knicks past Bobcats (Reuters)Reuters - Danilo Gallinari drained a pair of late three-pointers to help the New York Knicks seal a 97-93 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Thursday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 7 Jan 2010 | 11:02 pm Official: Wizards to fine playersSource: FOXSports.com News | 7 Jan 2010 | 10:41 pm 'Bama holds off Texas rally to claim BCS titleAlabama is on top of college football again, thanks to its big-play defense and punishing ground game.Source: FOXSports.com News | 7 Jan 2010 | 10:18 pm Burgess a sad sack no moreDerrick Burgess dropped Tom Brady for a sack on the first play of the second quarter of Super Bowl XXXIX. The 8-yard loss forced the Patriots to punt and the Eagles scored a touchdown nine plays later...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 7 Jan 2010 | 10:00 pm Boston Red Sox finalize signing of Adrian Beltre, trade of Casey Kotchman to Seattle Mariners for Bill HallRed Sox finalize Beltre signing, Kotchman tradeSource: ESPN.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 8:59 pm SBS Championship: Lucas Glover recovers to start season on top in HawaiiLucas Glover recovered from a double bogey on his opening hole by going 9-under par over a nine-hole stretch in the middle of his round. He finished it off with a tap-in birdie for a 7-under 66 on Thursday and a one-shot lead in the SBS Championship.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 8:43 pm Which hat fits? Hall of Fame undecided about cap on Andre Dawson's bronze plaqueThe Hall of Fame has not decided which team's logo will go on Andre Dawson's bronze plaque.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 8:39 pm Floyd Mayweather Jr. speaks, says he wants to fight Manny PacquiaoA day after their fight was declared dead, Floyd Mayweather Jr. said Thursday night that he still wants to fight Manny Pacquiao.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 8:34 pm After clearing waivers, Alston reunited with HeatMIAMI (AP) -- Rafer Alston got his wish, signing with the Miami Heat for the remainder of the season and getting the chance to play alongside Dwyane Wade again.
Source: SI.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 7:46 pm Josh Cribbs cleans out his locker room after 'low-ball offers' from Cleveland BrownsWide receiver Josh Cribbs has cleaned out his locker a day after his agent told ESPN.com the Cleveland Browns were "insulting" his client with low-ball offers.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 7:43 pm Tony La Russa's 'dream': Mark McGwire as pinch hitterIn an interview with the Contra Costa Times, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa mentioned the possibility of putting Mark McGwire on the team's active roster on Aug. 31 so he'd be eligible to play in the postseason -- if the Cardinals are in contention.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 7:29 pm Henin tops Ivanovic, reaches final at BrisbaneTop-seeded Kim Clijsters set up a highly anticipated all-Belgian final against seven-time Grand Slam winner Justine Henin with a victory against Andrea Petkovic on Friday at the Brisbane International.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 7:28 pm Mississippi Rebels' Jevan Snead to enter NFL draftMississippi quarterback Jevan Snead will forgo his senior season to enter the NFL draft.Source: ESPN.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 7:25 pm Cards get Pro Bowl CB back, but Boldin still in doubtStarting cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie returned to practice for the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, but wide receiver Anquan Boldin remained sidelined because of a sprained left ankle.Source: FOXSports.com News | 7 Jan 2010 | 5:11 pm Button not fazed by Irvine jibeJenson Button shrugs off claims by Eddie Irvine that he will be "murdered" by new team-mate Lewis Hamilton on the track in 2010.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Jan 2010 | 5:00 pm ND's Kelly hires two coordinators from CincinnatiSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly will bring two assistants from his Cincinnati staff to be his defensive and offensive coordinators.
Source: SI.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 3:56 pm Ole Miss QB Snead leaving early for NFLMississippi quarterback Jevan Snead is going pro, skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft after leading the Rebels to their best back-to-back seasons in nearly four decades.Source: FOXSports.com News | 7 Jan 2010 | 3:37 pm Ole Miss quarterback Snead headed to NFL draftJACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Mississippi quarterback Jevan Snead will skip his senior season to enter the NFL draft.
Source: SI.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 3:12 pm Browns, Holmgren opt to retain Mangini for 2010CLEVELAND (AP) -- Eric Mangini will return for a second season as coach of the Cleveland Browns.
Source: SI.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 3:10 pm Mangini will return as Browns coachEric Mangini will return for a second season as coach of the Cleveland Browns.Source: FOXSports.com News | 7 Jan 2010 | 1:57 pm Birmingham sign midfielder MichelBirmingham City sign Sporting Gijon midfielder Michel for £3m.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Jan 2010 | 1:35 pm Hall undecided on which team will claim DawsonThe Hall of Fame has not decided which team's logo will go on Andre Dawson's bronze plaque.Source: FOXSports.com News | 7 Jan 2010 | 12:54 pm Colts won't use Vinatieri in playoffsIndianapolis has decided to use kicker Matt Stover instead of Adam Vinatieri during this year's playoffs.Source: FOXSports.com News | 7 Jan 2010 | 12:22 pm Wawrinka moves into quarterfinals of Chennai OpenStanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland advanced to the quarterfinals of the Chennai Open with a 6-3, 6-4 win Thursday over Michael Russel of the United States.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 11:10 am Beasley urges Gers to keep starsRangers winger DaMarcus Beasley believes the club need to keep all their best players if they are to retain their league title.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 7 Jan 2010 | 11:07 am Federer, Nadal advance to semis of Qatar OpenRoger Federer and Rafael Nadal reached the semifinals of the Qatar Open on Thursday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 7 Jan 2010 | 9:47 am Snub of Alomar exposes flaw in votingRobbie Alomar misses on first Hall try because some voters just don't get it.Source: FOXSports.com News | 7 Jan 2010 | 4:15 am
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