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Hape will be England hit - PaulShontayne Hape's former Bradford team-mate Robbie Paul believes the part-time DJ will prosper with England after his call-up to the Six Nations squad.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jan 2010 | 3:20 am Vikings have big edge over Cowboys in kicking game (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Jan 2010 | 2:41 am Big Easy taking it easy on travel (AP)AP - Ernie Els came all the way from Florida to a small island in the Pacific Ocean to start his PGA Tour season in the Sony Open. Even for a globe-trotter like Els, it seems like a long way to go for one tournament.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 14 Jan 2010 | 2:39 am Kiffin promises clean program in return to USC (AP)
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News: Sports News | 14 Jan 2010 | 2:07 am Ponting hits ton against PakistanA century from captain Ricky Ponting steers Australia out of early trouble against Pakistan and guides them to 302-3 on day one of the final Test.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jan 2010 | 2:01 am Serena battles into Sydney finalTop-seed Serena Williams battles back from a set and 5-2 down to beat Avarane Rezai and book a place in the final of the Sydney International.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:47 am Booker, Clemson break through against UNCTrevor Booker scored 21 points, Demontez Stitt added 20 and Clemson broke a 10-game losing streak to North Carolina with a 83-64 victory Wednesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:47 am Galatasaray claim Neill signingGalatasaray say they have secured the signature of Everton full-back Lucas Neill.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:44 am Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin to have season-ending surgeryThe Los Angeles Clippers say Blake Griffin will have surgery on his broken left kneecap, ending the No. 1 draft pick's season before it even began.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:36 am Justices Skeptical of N.F.L.’s Court ClaimThe Supreme Court heard arguments over whether the N.F.L. should be considered one entity, not 32 teams, when selling branded items.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:34 am Rugby centre Bastareaud proving Stade has hard centreStade Francais centre Mathieu Bastareaud's stunning try in the Top 14 victory over Biarritz last Saturday confirmed that the youngster has put behind him the scandal that almost destroyed...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:26 am Mets' Beltran to miss start of year after knee surgeryNEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran will miss the start of the season after undergoing knee surgery, the team announced on their website on Wednesday.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:21 am Federer and Serena named top seeds for Australian OpenMELBOURNE (Reuters) - Roger Federer and Serena Williams have been awarded the top seedings for the Australian Open, starting on Monday.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:14 am Isner dumps Robredo from ATP Heineken OpenGiant American John Isner called on every inch of his six feet nine inch (206 centimetre) frame Thursday to upset Spanish top seed Tommy Robredo Thursday in their Heineken Open...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:09 am Isner beats top-seeded RobredoAmerican John Isner completed the elimination of Spain's top four seeds from the Heineken Tennis Open with a 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-4 quarterfinal win over top-seeded Tommy Robredo on Thursday.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:04 am Federer, Serena Williams top lists of Australian Open seeds; Wickmayer misses outMELBOURNE, Australia - Top-ranked Roger Federer and Serena Williams lead the lists of seeded players for the Australian Open, with Belgium's Yanina Wickmayer the only highly ranked playerSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:03 am Live - South Africa v EnglandAlastair Cook is controversially given out lbw as England lose their fourth wicket in a dramatic first hour of the fourth Test in Johannesburg.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:02 am Surgery for Beltran Means He’s Likely Out Until MayThe Mets indicated they were trying to distance themselves from the arthroscopic surgery that the center fielder Carlos Beltran had on his right knee.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:01 am Tennis: Djokovic and Del Potro Advance at Australian Open Warm-UpNovak Djokovic, the world No. 3, and the U.S. Open champion, Juan Martín del Potro, kicked off their preparations with easy first-round victories at the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Clippers lose Griffin for the seasonRookie, sidelined since the preseason, will have knee surgery. The Clippers' Blake Griffin won't have an appointment...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Norm Chow is with the Bruins, for nowOffensive coordinator might get a bigger deal to rejoin USC under Lane KiffinWhether Norm Chow remains at UCLA as the football team's offensive coordinator or bolts across town to rejoin USC will be determined by money. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am As Lane Kiffin is introduced, so is a bit of suspicionAssistant coach Ed Orgeron's Tuesday night phone calls to Tennessee recruits raises questions about how things will run under 'The Kid.'I began a vacation Wednesday, scheduled to play golf, but immediately volunteered to work again, overtime if necessary, rushing to USC to be there for the introduction of Lane Kiffin . Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am As Lane Kiffin is introduced, so is a bit of suspicionAssistant coach Ed Orgeron's Tuesday night phone calls to Tennessee recruits raises questions about how things will run under 'The Kid.' ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Clippers lose Griffin for the seasonRookie, sidelined since the preseason, will have knee surgery.The Clippers' Blake Griffin won't have an appointment to play against the Chicago Bulls in late January, or the Atlanta Hawks in early February, or against any other NBA team this season. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Tony La Russa in the fallout zoneThe Cardinals manager is taking some hits in the aftermath of Mark McGwire's admission about steroids. But La Russa is no shrinking violet. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Lakers get a split in TexasKobe Bryant is still hurting and doesn't shoot much, but he makes the big shot against the Mavericks. Kobe Bryant...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am USC assistant called Tennessee recruitsEd Orgeron says he 'followed rules' when speaking to players who'd given commitments to the Volunteers.Lane Kiffin had just finished discussing the "magnifying glass" of operating in the Southeastern Conference, and how it had taught him the importance of "complete attention on the rules." Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Kiffin sets a cautious, uncertain tone at the startNew USC coach is overshadowed by his two assistants at his introductory news conference, giving strained answers and going on the defensive quickly. Call it a mulligan.New USC coach is overshadowed by his two assistants at his introductory news conference, giving strained answers and going on the defensive quickly. Call it a mulligan. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Lakers get a split in TexasKobe Bryant is still hurting and doesn't shoot much, but he makes the big shot against the Mavericks.Kobe Bryant is still hurting and doesn't shoot much, but he makes the big shot against the Mavericks. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Andrew Bynum regains his touchHe scores 22 points against the Mavericks to continue strong play with Pau Gasol out. And Gasol might be back Friday.It's an easy-to-spot trend for Andrew Bynum , 22 years old and still learning on the job. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Lane Kiffin starts his dream jobBut he spends much of his first day as the new USC football coach being questioned about his old job.But he spends much of his first day as the new USC football coach being questioned about his old job. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Andrew Bynum regains his touchHe scores 22 points against the Mavericks to continue strong play with Pau Gasol out. And Gasol might be back Friday. It's an easy-to-spot...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Clippers can't get any reliefTwo days of setbacks and trials, including the loss of Blake Griffin for the season, end with defeat to Hornets. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Lane Kiffin starts his dream jobBut he spends much of his first day as the new USC football coach being questioned about his old job. But he spends...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Lane Kiffin sets a cautious, uncertain tone at the startNew USC coach is overshadowed by his two assistants at his introductory news conference, giving strained answers and going on the defensive quickly. Call it a mulligan. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Norm Chow is with the Bruins, for nowOffensive coordinator might get a bigger deal to rejoin USC under Lane Kiffin Whether Norm Chow remains at UCLA...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Tony La Russa in the fallout zoneThe Cardinals manager is taking some hits in the aftermath of Mark McGwire's admission about steroids. But La Russa is no shrinking violet.The bomb is dropped and the damage spreads. Mark McGwire admits he took steroids and family, friends and acquaintances are hit with the fallout. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Clippers can't get any reliefTwo days of setbacks and trials, including the loss of Blake Griffin for the season, end with defeat to Hornets.Finally, a decidedly miserable-looking 24 hours in the world of Clippers' basketball ended. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am USC assistant called Tennessee recruitsEd Orgeron says he 'followed rules' when speaking to players who'd given commitments to the Volunteers. Lane Kiffin...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am NBA Roundup:Wednesday's actionFor at least a couple of hours, Samuel Dalembert was able to take his mind off the earthquake which devastated his home country of Haiti. Playing with a heavy heart, Dalembert managed...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:58 am Global Soccer: A Question of Pre-Cup MotivationIvory Coast, Algeria and Nigeria, three of the heavyweights who are preparing for the World Cup in South Africa, perhaps lacked the motivation to win the first time out in the African Cup of Nations.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:53 am Williams, Dementieva advance to Sydney finalTop-ranked Serena Williams came from a set and 5-2 down to beat Avarane Rezai 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 on Thursday and move into a Sydney International final against defending champion Elena...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:52 am A Cardinal Redeems Himself in a Big WayCornerback Michael Adams knocked the ball loose on the overtime play that gave Arizona its wild-card victory over Green Bay.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:49 am Murray wins final Aussie warm-upAndy Murray completes his Australian Open build-up with a 6-1 6-4 exhibition win over Sam Querrey, but there are injury worries for Juan Martin Del Potro and Robin Soderling.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:39 am Art Rust Jr., Pioneer in Sports Talk Radio, Dies at 82Mr. Rust was a pioneering figure in New York radio sports talk shows and a sports historian whose books focused on the interplay of race and athletics.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:36 am Brooks' 43 points carry Rockets to triple-OT winAaron Brooks scored a career-high 43 points, Chuck Hayes grabbed a career-best 17 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat Minnesota 120-114 in triple overtime on Wednesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:36 am N.F.L. Roundup: Crennel Latest Ex-Patriot To Join the Chiefs’ StaffThe defensive coordinator on the Patriots’ Super Bowl teams will be reunited with Charlie Weis, who was New England’s offensive coordinator.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:26 am Kiffin’s Departure Leaves Resentment and UncertaintySome Tennessee players were discouraged because there might not be a way to get out of their scholarship commitment to the program, even with Lane Kiffin’s abrupt departure for U.S.C.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:23 am College Basketball Roundup: Surging Pittsburgh Defeats UConnPittsburgh was supposed to be rebuilding this season. Instead the Panthers are building toward another run at a Big East championship.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:21 am Federer, Serena Williams top lists of Open seedsTop-ranked Roger Federer and Serena Williams lead the lists of seeded players for the Australian Open, with Belgium's Yanina Wickmayer the only highly ranked player missing out. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:21 am Sports of The Times: Waiting for Word From HaitiFollowing the earthquake in Haiti, Seth Stammler of the New York Red Bulls is waiting to hear from friends in the country, where he helped set up a foundation to provide wells and scholarships.Source: NYT > Sports | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:20 am New York Mets' Carlos Beltran out 12 weeks after knee surgeryCarlos Beltran will miss 12 weeks after undergoing knee surgery.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:10 am Athletes work to find family and friends in HaitiThe devastating earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday has athletes of Haitian descent scrambling to locate friends and relatives still on the island.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:09 am Dirk joins 20,000-point club, but Lakers top MavsDALLAS(AP) Kobe Bryant dealt with an aggravated back injury like any multimillionaire, superstar athlete would - he called his longtime massage therapist in Santa Monica, got him on a red-eye flight to Texas, then spent more than three hours Wednesday morning going through a deep-tissue treatment.Source: SI.com | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:09 am Clemson stops 10-game skid vs. No. 12 CarolinaSource: SI.com | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:09 am Texas gets first win as No. 1Source: SI.com | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:09 am Crawford drops 22 as Hawks win 7th straight vs. WizATLANTA(AP) Joe Johnson knew the Washington Wizards would compete at a high level despite problems off the court.Source: SI.com | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:09 am Lane change: USC introduces new coach Lane KiffinUSC introduced new coach Lane Kiffin on Wednesday.Source: ESPN.com | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:09 am Djokovic loses to Verdasco at Kooyong ClassicFormer Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic suffered a brusque reversal of form Thursday to crash out of the Kooyong Classic 6-1, 6-2 at the hands of Spain's Fernando Verdasco. But...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:07 am Federer, Serena top seeds at Australian OpenNo. 1-ranked Roger Federer and Serena Williams top the lists of seeded players for the Australian Open.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 14 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am NBA Rockets down Timberwolves in triple overtime (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2010 | 11:42 pm Kobe, Lakers hang on against MavsKobe Bryant dealt with an aggravated back injury like any multimillionaire, superstar athlete would -- he called his longtime massage therapist in Santa Monica, got him on a red-eye flight to Texas, then spent more than three hours Wednesday morning going through a deep-tissue treatment.Source: FOXSports.com News | 13 Jan 2010 | 11:42 pm Beltran has knee surgery, will miss Mets openerNEW YORK (AP) -- This year, the New York Mets are hurting before the season even starts.Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 11:40 pm Kiffin introduced as USC coachLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lane Kiffin says while leaving Tennessee was difficult, Southern California was the "perfect fit" for him.Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 11:30 pm Kobe nails game-winner as Lakers hold off MavsKobe Bryant went from having a slow night because of a sore back to nailing the game-winning jumper with 28 seconds left, lifting the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-95 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 11:12 pm Bradley gives No. 1 Texas edge over Iowa St.Freshman Avery Bradley scored 24 points, including 16 in the second half, and top-ranked Texas survived its first Big 12 road test of the season by beating Iowa State 90-83 Wednesday night.Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 11:09 pm Beltran has knee surgery, will miss Mets' opener (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2010 | 11:06 pm Ducks beat Bruins for 5th straight win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2010 | 11:01 pm No. 24 Tigers stun No. 12 UNC behind Booker's big nightTrevor Booker scored 21 points, Demontez Stitt added 20 and No. 24 Clemson broke a 10-game losing streak to No. 12 North Carolina with a 83-64 victory Wednesday night.Source: FOXSports.com News | 13 Jan 2010 | 10:54 pm Collins scores 22 in No. 3 Kansas' 84-72 win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2010 | 10:37 pm Stitt, Booker push 24th-ranked Tigers past UNC (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2010 | 10:31 pm Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers fined $25,000 for arguing with refsThe NBA has fined Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers $25,000 for an argument with officials that led to two quick technicals and an ejection.Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 10:28 pm Rockets outlast T-Wolves 120-114 in triple OT (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 13 Jan 2010 | 10:06 pm Streaking Pitt hands UConn second straight lossBrad Wanamaker and Ashton Gibbs each scored 19 points and Pittsburgh won another Big East road game, beating Connecticut 67-57.Source: ESPN.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 9:30 pm Mets' Beltran has knee operationCarlos Beltran has had surgery on his troublesome right knee and the New York Mets' center fielder will miss the start of the season.Source: FOXSports.com News | 13 Jan 2010 | 9:23 pm Isner ousts top-seeded Robredo in Heineken quatersJohn Isner completed the elimination of Spain's top four seeds from the Heineken Tennis Open with a 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-4 quarterfinal win over top-seeded Tommy Robredo on Thursday.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 9:14 pm Serena, Dementieva to square off for Sydney titleTop-ranked Serena Williams rallied from a set and 5-2 down to beat Aravane Rezai 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 on Thursday and move into a Sydney International final against defending champion Elena Dementieva.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 8:48 pm Clippers' Griffin will have surgery, out for seasonLOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Clippers say Blake Griffin will have surgery on his broken left kneecap, ending the No. 1 draft pick's season before it even began.Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 8:39 pm Verdasco ousts Djokovic in 52 minutes at KooyongFernando Verdasco needed only 52 minutes to beat No. 3-ranked Novak Djokovic and reach the final of the Kooyong exhibition tournament, a tuneup for the Australian Open.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 8:12 pm Haitian athletes anxiously await word on relativesINDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indianapolis Colts receiver Pierre Garcon walked into the team's complex Wednesday with a heavy heart.Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 6:12 pm Lane Kiffin USC press conferenceSource: FOXSports.com News | 13 Jan 2010 | 5:51 pm 12-time Pro Bowl LB Seau to retireJunior Seau, who came out of retirement to rejoin the New England Patriots in their sixth game this season, said in remarks taped for broadcast Wednesday night on Showtime that he's ending his career.Source: FOXSports.com News | 13 Jan 2010 | 5:26 pm RB Barber misses Cowboys practiceSource: FOXSports.com News | 13 Jan 2010 | 5:04 pm Benitez vows to fight on at RedsUnder-pressure Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez vows to fight on, despite seeing his side crash out of the FA Cup at the hands of Championship outfit Reading.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2010 | 5:01 pm Boldin, Hayes miss Cardinals practiceSource: FOXSports.com News | 13 Jan 2010 | 4:08 pm No. 1 overall NBA pick Griffin done for season2009's top pick Blake Griffin will have knee surgery and miss the entire season.Source: FOXSports.com News | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:25 pm Gabon earn shock win over CameroonGabon shock four-time champions Cameroon, beating them 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations Group D.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2010 | 1:07 pm Stewart Mandel: Kiffin, Carroll and a coaching carousel fix, plus more MailbagThe Lane Kiffin bombshell is more proof there's no offseason in college football. Stewart Mandel has one idea that could cut down on the coaching carousel, and answers more mail.Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 12:41 pm Dupuy ban shortened by a weekStade Francais scrum-half Julien Dupuy has his 24-week ban for eye-gouging reduced by one week after an appeal.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2010 | 12:22 pm Liverpool sign Argentine RodriguezLiverpool sign Argentina winger Maxi Rodriguez on a free transfer from Spanish side Atletico Madrid.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 13 Jan 2010 | 12:21 pm ITF defends Davis Cup amid players' World Cup proposalThe International Tennis Federation defended its Davis Cup competition on Wednesday following a proposal by leading men's players for a World Cup-style tournament.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 12:12 pm Ian Thomsen: At last, playoffs in sight for CrawfordNo one has spent more time in the NBA without a trip to the playoffs than Jamal Crawford. But this is shaping up to be the season where his luck finally changes, writes Ian Thomsen.Source: SI.com | 13 Jan 2010 | 11:59 am Tennessee 'disappointed' Kiffin bolted for USCTennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton spoke at a news conference Wednesday discussing his second coaching search in less than two years after Lane Kiffin announced Tuesday night his abrupt resignation to take the same job at Southern California.Source: FOXSports.com News | 13 Jan 2010 | 11:45 am Titans RB Johnson named AP's top offensive playerWith a 2,000-yard rushing season and the most yards from scrimmage in NFL history, Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson has run away with The Associated Press 2009 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award.Source: FOXSports.com News | 13 Jan 2010 | 8:27 am Peer knocks out Australian Dokic in Hobart tourneySecond-seeded Shahar Peer of Israel beat Australian Jelena Dokic 6-2, 6-2 in a second-round match at the Hobart International Wednesday.
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