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Jets punter OK, should play Sunday (AP)AP - The disappointment and annoyance Steve Weatherford felt while watching his teammates in a playoff game was bad enough. Then came the fear his career might be over.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:53 am Jets punter OK, should play SundayThe disappointment and annoyance Steve Weatherford felt while watching his teammates in a playoff game was bad enough. Then came the fear his career might be over. The New York Jets'...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:53 am Packers CB Woodson voted AP's top defensive player (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:52 am LB Spencer suddenly sacking for Dallas CowboysAnthony Spencer finally got the validation he was doing things right for the Dallas Cowboys. In the second quarter of the 11th game, on Thanksgiving Day against Oakland, the linebacker...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:51 am Arizona's shaky defense goes from Rodgers to BreesAfter Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers shredded the Arizona Cardinals' defense, imagine what Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints might do. The Cardinals' defense made the big...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:51 am GB trio win openers in qualifyingBritons Alex Bogdanovic, James Ward and Dan Evans reach round two of Australian Open qualifying with straight-sets victories.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:50 am Cowboys vs. Vikings in playoffs conjures Hail MaryThe Dallas Cowboys are headed to Minnesota for a playoff game Sunday, which means longtime Vikings fans probably won't want to watch much television the next few days. Otherwise, they'reSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:50 am Tennessee begins search for Kiffin's replacementAfter wrapping up his first season as Tennessee coach, Lane Kiffin promised Volunteers fans that he was "just getting started" in rebuilding the program. Two weeks later, Kiffin is...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:48 am Tennessee begins search for Kiffin's replacement (AP)AP - After wrapping up his first season as Tennessee coach, Lane Kiffin promised Volunteers fans that he was "just getting started" in rebuilding the program.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:48 am Big 12 teams 113-1 at home so far (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:46 am Big 12 teams 113-1 at home so farKansas State didn't stand much of a chance against Missouri. Even with their best record in 61 years and their longest winning streak in a decade, the Wildcats were facing the most...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:46 am Serena likes it hot at Australian OpenSerena Williams stormed into the semi-finals of the Sydney International on Wednesday, cranking up the heat on her opponents ahead of next week's Australian Open. The American world...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:43 am Serena likes it hot at Australian Open (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:42 am Wounded Eagles wary of falling prey to the Cup curseZambia are out to continue the tradition this Africa Cup of Nations is fast gaining of producing shocks against Tunisia in their Group D clash here on Wednesday. Tunisia turned up in...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:36 am Cameroon star Eto'o sends painful warning to Gabon (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:32 am Kiffin headed back to USC in stunning hire (AP)AP - Nobody was surprised Southern California replaced Pete Carroll with a coach who has rich ties to the Trojans.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:29 am Kiffin headed back to USC in stunning hireNobody was surprised Southern California replaced Pete Carroll with a coach who has rich ties to the Trojans. From Knoxville to Hollywood, almost everybody was stunned to learn exactly...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:29 am Dupuy gouging appeal to be heardStade Francais scrum-half Julien Dupuy's appeal against a 24-week ban for eye-gouging in a game against Ulster will be heard on Wednesday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:02 am Grant lifted by Pompey FA Cup winPortsmouth boss Avram Grant feels his side's FA Cup win over Coventry shows the spirit of his squad remains intact despite the club's off-field problems.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:01 am Steroid Era's real mystery: Not who, but how many. (AP)AP - The most important mystery of the Steroid Era was never who, but how many. In order to gauge how legit the baseball we saw the last 20 years was, not to mention the next 20, knowing the number of users is much more useful than the names.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:01 am Steroid Era's real mystery: Not who, but how many.But we couldn't let the latest name pass without a few final words: While his apology was sincere, the more Mark McGwire opens his mouth, the harder it becomes to forgive him. Whether...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 2:01 am Duncan, Parker lead Spurs over Lakers, 105-85 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:55 am Serena Williams into Sydney semifinals (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:41 am Nalbandian out of Australian OpenFormer world number three David Nalbandian withdraws from the Australian Open because of an abdominal muscle strain.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:25 am Campbell set to sign Arsenal dealDefender Sol Campbell is expected to sign for Arsenal in the next few days after he plays 45 minutes for the club's Arsenal reserves at West Ham.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:01 am Lane Kiffin: a lightweight for USC's heavyweight programThe former Tennessee coach is a poor choice by Trojans A.D. Mike Garrett.What was Mike Garrett thinking?
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Here's a Sandy Koufax shocker: He'll spend a night in the spotlightThe elusive baseball pitching great will take center stage with Joe Torre on Feb. 27 at Nokia Theatre to help raise money for Safe At Home, Torre's foundation to end the cycle of domestic abuse.Vin Scully says he's surprised, Joe Torre 's still in shock, the mystery that is an elusive Sandy Koufax for so many years, about to take center stage in Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Lane Kiffin: a lightweight for USC's heavyweight programThe former Tennessee coach is a poor choice by Trojans A.D. Mike Garrett. What was Mike Garrett thinking?Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Southern California to be included in World Cup bidThe L.A.-Pasadena region is one of 18 metropolitan areas the USA Bid Committee will include in its presentation to FIFA in hopes of winning the right to stage the men's soccer world championship in 20...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Pete Carroll clearly has found his place in SeattleThe NFL's Seahawks are giving the former USC coach the control of the football operation that he'd sought, not to mention a primo parking space. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Lane Kiffin returns to USC to replace Pete CarrollFormer Trojans assistant, who had short stints as head coach with the Oakland Raiders and University of Tennessee, is the surprise choice. He will have his father, Monte, and Ed Orgeron on his staff. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Here's a Sandy Koufax shocker: He'll spend a night in the spotlightThe elusive baseball pitching great will take center stage with Joe Torre on Feb. 27 at Nokia Theatre to help raise money for Safe At Home, Torre's foundation to end the cycle of domestic abuse. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Does Lane Kiffin come to USC at infraction of the cost?The Trojans' new coach is young and dynamic but also brings NCAA rules-violation baggage from Tennessee. An already troubled USC program can't afford a misstep by Pete Carroll's successor. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Pearce is in the hearts and minds of snowboarders at competitionAthletes at U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix in Mammoth, a qualifier for Olympics, say it's difficult to not have Pearce with them. The snowboarder suffered a serious brain injury last month in training.Danny Davis wasn't alone on his history-making halfpipe run here the other day, his journey on the board bolstered by the vibe of a close friend, almost riding shotgun.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Walton gets back into a game as other Lakers go outHe plays six minutes in his first game after being out for eight weeks with a pinched nerve in his back. Morrison is out, and Bryant and Vujacic didn't play much because of injuries. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Pearce is in the hearts and minds of snowboarders at competitionAthletes at U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix in Mammoth, a qualifier for Olympics, say it's difficult to not have Pearce with them. The snowboarder suffered a serious brain injury last month in training. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Bruins are put through their pacesBen Howland, upset about turnovers in the team's last two games, makes the players run . . . and run . . . and run in practice.There was a fundamental assessment on how tough UCLA's practice was Monday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Pete Carroll clearly has found his place in SeattleThe NFL's Seahawks are giving the former USC coach the control of the football operation that he'd sought, not to mention a primo parking space.The NFL's Seahawks are giving the former USC coach the control of the football operation that he'd sought, not to mention a primo parking space.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Walton gets back into a game as other Lakers go outHe plays six minutes in his first game after being out for eight weeks with a pinched nerve in his back. Morrison is out, and Bryant and Vujacic didn't play much because of injuries.Luke Walton walked into the Lakers' locker room after a 105-85 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night and plopped down in a chair.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Clippers experience a bad alarm reactionThey let lead vanish after arena is cleared in third quarter because of a busted water line.Fans were rushing toward the exits and emergency fire alarm lights flashed through FedEx Forum, and a stern message on the scoreboard urged immediate evacuation with less than a minute left in the third quarter of the game between the Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Does Lane Kiffin come to USC at infraction of the cost?The Trojans' new coach is young and dynamic but also brings NCAA rules-violation baggage from Tennessee. An already troubled USC program can't afford a misstep by Pete Carroll's successor.USC hired Lane Kiffin to replace Pete Carroll on a jail-break Tuesday and two of the happiest guys on earth, not counting Kiffin, are Trojans Athletic Director Mike Garrett and Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Lane Kiffin returns to USC to replace Pete CarrollFormer Trojans assistant, who had short stints as head coach with the Oakland Raiders and University of Tennessee, is the surprise choice. He will have his father, Monte, and Ed Orgeron on his staff.Former Trojans assistant, who had short stints as head coach with the Oakland Raiders and University of Tennessee, is the surprise choice. He will have his father, Monte, and Ed Orgeron on his staff.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Clippers experience a bad alarm reactionThey let lead vanish after arena is cleared in third quarter because of a busted water line. Fans were rushing...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Bruins are put through their pacesBen Howland, upset about turnovers in the team's last two games, makes the players run . . . and run . . . and run in practice. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Canseco: McGwire lying about steroid useJose Canseco says Mark McGwire is still lying about his use of steroids and his former manager Tony La Russa isn't telling the truth either.Source: FOXSports.com News | 13 Jan 2010 | 12:47 am No. 2 Kentucky tops Florida 89-77 to stay perfect
Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 12:42 am Turner's 32 help Ohio St. rally past No. 6 Purdue
Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 12:42 am Duncan, Parker lead Spurs over LakersSAN ANTONIO(AP) Kobe Bryant didn't play the fourth quarter because of back spasms, and Pau Gasol missed his fifth game because of a strained hamstring.
Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 12:42 am Auto Racing: Formula One Driver Moving to NascarThe former Renault Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr. is moving to Nascar.
Source: NYT > Sports | 13 Jan 2010 | 12:35 am Kobe Bryant's back problems are Lakers' biggest pain in 105-85 lossSan Antonio takes advantage of myriad problems, including spasms that force Bryant to miss fourth quarter. Artest and Vujacic also are banged up, and Morrison has flu symptoms.San Antonio takes advantage of myriad problems, including spasms that force Bryant to miss fourth quarter. Artest and Vujacic also are banged up, and Morrison has flu symptoms.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 13 Jan 2010 | 12:23 am Green Bay Packers' Charles Woodson named defensive player of the yearGreen Bay cornerback Charles Woodson has won The Associated Press 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award.Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 12:21 am After upset over Purdue, Ohio State's season rest in Turner's handsBecause the Buckeyes need Evan Turner to rescue them like he did against Purdue.Source: FOXSports.com News | 13 Jan 2010 | 12:04 am Injury forces Nalbandian out of Australian OpenFormer Wimbledon finalist David Nalbandian has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to an abdominal injury.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:58 pm Wednesday's gossip columnLiverpool sign Marouane Chamakh for £25m, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:57 pm Kiffin leaves Vols after one season to return to USCAfter one season at Tennessee, Lane Kiffin is returning to USC as the Trojans' head coach. Kiffin will take two assistants -- his father, Monte Kiffin, and Ed Orgeron --along with him.
Source: SI.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:53 pm USC clearly banking on Kiffin's potentialTennessee fans have every right to be furious at Lane Kiffin's abrupt departure for USC, says Stewart Mandel. Thing is, the Trojan faithful may be just as upset before it's all over.
Source: SI.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:51 pm Kiffin weasels out at Tennessee, lands in HollywoodLane Kiffin scurries off to USC, while Tennessee smells a ratSource: FOXSports.com News | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:51 pm Del Potro defeats Ljubicic at Kooyong ClassicFour months after his first Grand Slam singles title, U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro says he's ready to claim his second.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:45 pm GB name Paralympic curling squadThree of the Turin silver medal-winning squad are named on the Great Britain wheelchair curling team for the Vancouver Paralympics.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:43 pm Canseco says McGwire still lying about steroidsJose Canseco says Mark McGwire is still lying about his use of steroids and his former manager Tony La Russa isn't telling the truth either.
Source: SI.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:42 pm Roundup: Ohio State Hands Purdue 2nd Loss After Hot StartThe Boilermakers, who had tied a team record with a 14-0 start to the season, squandered a double-digit lead against the Buckeyes.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:40 pm N.B.A. Roundup: Big Night From Duncan Powers Spurs in Rout of the LakersTim Duncan had 25 points and 13 rebounds as San Antonio beat just its fourth winning team of the season.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:40 pm Baseball to Monitor Marlins’ SpendingThe announcement was designed to allay concerns that the team was using revenue-sharing funds to pay off debts.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:39 pm Analysis: As McGwire Moves on, Public Will, TooMark McGwire’s status as a polarizing figure of baseball’s steroids era will not impair his ability to do his job as hitting coach of the Cardinals.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:39 pm Lane Kiffin to leave Tennessee Volunteers for USC Trojans jobTennessee's Lane Kiffin has agreed to become USC's next coach.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:39 pm Sports of The Times: Why Baseball Should Keep Talking About the PastTo put the steroids era behind it, baseball needs more than tearful, choreographed television appearances.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:37 pm Millrose Makes a Plea for AttentionTo attract some interest, organizers of the Millrose Games plan to have current and former N.F.L. players run in a 60-yard dash.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:36 pm Colts Look for Balance of Rested Versus RustyFor two weeks, the Indianapolis Colts have let the Rest Debate rage around them. But quietly, they were working harder than usual.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:35 pm It’s Football in January, but Minus the WeatherPlayoff football is often about images as much as action. But unless something freakish happens, weather will not be a factor for the rest of the playoffs.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:34 pm As the Clock Runs, Warner Weighs if It’s Time to GoThe quarterback’s devotion to his family has led to widespread speculation that this postseason could be his curtain call.
Source: NYT > Sports | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:33 pm Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin optimistic about playoff game vs. New Orleans SaintsArizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin says he feels much better and is optimistic about his chances of playing in Saturday's divisional playoff game at New Orleans.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 11:22 pm Grizz overcome evacuation, Davis to beat ClipsThe Grizzlies snapped the Clippers' four-game winning streak with a 104-102 victory Tuesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 10:54 pm Seattle Seahawks formally introduce new coach Pete CarrollPete Carroll says he's glad to be a Seahawk and looks forward to turning around the fortunes of the team.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 10:54 pm Kentucky drops Florida on strength of late runEric Bledsoe scored a career-high 25 points, Patrick Patterson added 15 and No. 2 Kentucky stayed unbeaten with an 86-75 victory over Florida on Tuesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 10:38 pm Spurs wax Lakers as ailing Kobe exits earlyThe Spurs showed they can still hang with their Western Conference rivals in a 105-85 victory over the Lakers on Tuesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 10:34 pm Serena in Sydney semifinals; Hewitt in men's quartersTop-ranked Serena Williams advanced to the semifinals at the Sydney International with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Vera Dushevina.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 10:16 pm Jose Canseco: Mark McGwire, Tony La Russa lying about PEDsJose Canseco says Mark McGwire and Tony La Russa are lying about PEDs.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 9:35 pm Purdue loses 2nd straight; Turner lifts Ohio St.Evan Turner scored 23 of his career-high 32 points in the second half, and Ohio State rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat No. 6 Purdue 70-66 on Tuesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 9:14 pm More Washington Wizards questioned in gun caseWith various players missing for various reasons, including some who had to talk to authorities about the Gilbert Arenas gun investigation, only eight members of the Washington Wizards were warming up on court Tuesday as coach Flip Saunders spoke nearby.Source: ESPN.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 9:14 pm Lakers lose fourth straight road gameKobe Bryant didn't play the fourth quarter because of back spasms, and Pau Gasol missed his fifth game because of a strained hamstring.Source: FOXSports.com News | 12 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pm Bearded amateur boxers fight banMuslim and Sikh groups are challenging a ruling which bans bearded amateur boxers from entering the ring.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jan 2010 | 8:45 pm ATP concerned about top players skipping exhibitionsATP Tour officials are concerned that top players are bypassing tour events in favor of lucrative exhibitions ahead of the Australian Open.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 8:26 pm No. 6 Boilermakers suffer second straight loss as Ohio State ralliesOhio State's Evan Turner dismantled Purdue's highly respected defense.Source: FOXSports.com News | 12 Jan 2010 | 7:22 pm Kiffin leaving Tennessee to coach USCKiffin bolts Tennessee after just one season to take USC job.Source: FOXSports.com News | 12 Jan 2010 | 6:46 pm Gossage wants dopers barred from Hall of FameNEW YORK (AP) -- Baseball Hall of Fame reliever Goose Gossage says there should be no place in the hall for Mark McGwire or any other player who used performance-enhancing drugs.
Source: SI.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 6:36 pm Gossage: McGwire shouldn't be in Hall of FameGoose Gossage watched Mark McGwire's televised confession to steroids use and was happy his former teammate came clean. That's where the praise ended, with the Hall of Fame reliever saying there should be no place in Cooperstown for McGwire or any other player who used performance-enhancing drugs.Source: FOXSports.com News | 12 Jan 2010 | 5:50 pm Woodson named NFL's Defensive Player of YearNEW YORK (AP) -- Green Bay cornerback Charles Woodson has won The Associated Press 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award.
Source: SI.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 4:58 pm Burnley 'to appoint Laws as boss'Brian Laws is set to be unveiled as Burnley's new manager on Wednesday, BBC Sport understands.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jan 2010 | 4:33 pm Top seed Robredo reaches Heineken Open quarterfinalsTop-seeded Tommy Robredo contended with a swirling wind to beat Simon Greul 7-6 (1), 7-6 (2) Wednesday and reach the quarterfinals of the Heineken Open.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 4:23 pm Boldin improving, hopefuly he can play vs. SaintsArizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin says he feels much better and is optimistic about his chances of playing in Saturday's divisional playoff game at New Orleans.Source: FOXSports.com News | 12 Jan 2010 | 2:52 pm Death hits West Ham takeover bidLondon-based financial company Intermarket will still pursue their takeover of West Ham United despite the death of their chief executive officer Jim Bowe.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 12 Jan 2010 | 2:42 pm Is the NFL's Rooney Rule still relevant, necessary?The coaching searches in Washington and Seattle did the well-intentioned 'Rooney Rule' no favors, writes Jim Trotter. And that begs the question: Is the rule still relevant or necessary?
Source: SI.com | 12 Jan 2010 | 2:16 pm 'Fired up': Carroll pumped to be Seahawks coachPete Carroll says he's glad to be a Seahawk, and looks forward to turning around the fortunes of the team.Source: FOXSports.com News | 12 Jan 2010 | 12:49 pm Jags' Del Rio says he's staying in JacksonvilleThe Jacksonville Jaguars are sticking with coach Jack Del Rio, at least for another season.Source: FOXSports.com News | 12 Jan 2010 | 12:24 pm
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