Win or bust for Nigeria and coach Shua (AFP)

Nigerian footballers warm up during a training session at Ombaka stadium in Benguela, on January 11, on the eve of a Group C match at the African Cup of Nations. Nigeria face Benin with the World Cup-bound Super Eagles under huge pressure to stay in the African Cup of Nations after a 3-1 loss to defending champions Egypt in their opener.(AFP/File/Khaled Desouki)AFP - Nigeria face Benin on Saturday with the World Cup-bound Super Eagles under huge pressure to stay in the African Cup of Nations after a 3-1 loss to defending champions Egypt in their opener.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jan 2010 | 3:29 am

Derek Dooley: Can't ask for more than Tennessee (AP)

Derek Dooley is introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Tennessee on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, in Knoxville, Tenn. Dooley, who was the head coach at Louisiana Tech, will replace Lane Kiffin who left Tennessee to become head coach at Southern California. (AP Photo/Lisa Norman-Hudson)AP - Derek Dooley wants everyone to know he's got a mind of his own. That's why he chose not to play football at Georgia, where his father made his name coaching. Or stick with Nick Saban as he built another championship program.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jan 2010 | 3:11 am

With trip to Vancouver at stake, Big Three deliver (AP)

Jeremy Abbott performs his short program during the men's singles competition at the U.S. figure skating championships in Spokane, Wash., Friday, Jan. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)AP - Hey, all you guys not named Jeremy Abbott, Evan Lysacek and Johnny Weir. Better start packing your programs for Sunday's free skate now. Because with the way those three are skating, you're going to need every trick you've got.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jan 2010 | 2:42 am

Armstrong drops personal dope tests (AFP)

Lance Armstrong of Team RadioShack talks to the media during the 2010 Tour Down Under in Adelaide. Armstrong said he had abandoned the rigorous personal doping tests he adopted to silence critics who suspect him of using drugs.(AFP/Mark Gunter)AFP - Lance Armstrong Saturday said he had abandoned the rigorous personal doping tests he adopted to silence critics who suspect him of using drugs.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jan 2010 | 2:24 am

ICC defends TV umpire row ruling

The ICC defends Daryl Harper's conduct in controversial umpiring decision during the final Test between South Africa and England.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jan 2010 | 2:03 am

FanHouse: NFL official defends facemask non-call



Source: SI.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:48 am

Crawford nails 3 at buzzer, lifts Hawks past Suns

ATLANTA(AP) The Atlanta Hawks worked up a play that was supposed to produce an easy basket and overtime.



Source: SI.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:48 am

Crawford sends off Suns with buzzer-beating 3

Jamal Crawford hit a long 3-pointer at the buzzer to cap an Atlanta comeback in the final seconds, giving the Hawks a 102-101 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:37 am

Abbott Prevails at U.S. Figure Skating Championship

Jeremy Abbott, the defending national champion, was not only dazzling, but also was good enough to beat Evan Lysacek, the reigning world champion.



Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:31 am

Palmer in the lead at Sony Open (AP)

Ryan Palmer waves to the gallery after finishing his second round at the Sony Open golf tournament, Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 in Honolulu.  (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)AP - Ryan Palmer was finished for the day and walking along the ocean when Zach Johnson called out to him.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:30 am

Palmer in the lead at Sony Open

Ryan Palmer was finished for the day and walking along the ocean when Zach Johnson called out to him. "Hey, what's this about you stealing my ammo?" Johnson said. Palmer laughed,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:30 am

Abbott takes early lead at US skating championships

Jeremy Abbott seized a commanding lead after the men's short programme at the United States Figure Skating Championships. Defending men's singles champion Abbott posted a score of 86.40...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:22 am

Murray handed tough Aussie draw

Britain's Andy Murray will face qualifier Kevin Anderson in the first round of the Australian Open, but Rafael Nadal and Juan Martin del Potro could block his path to the final.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:09 am

Arenas awaits sentence on gun charge, fate in NBA

Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas will have to wait until March to learn if he will be sent to prison for a felony gun conviction, while his future with the NBA sits in limbo. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:05 am

Arenas awaits sentence on gun charge, fate in NBA (AP)

Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas, left, arrives with attorney Kenneth Wainstein, center, at D.C Superior Court in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010.  Arenas was charged Thursday with a single count of carrying a pistol without a license.  (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)AP - Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas will have to wait until March to learn if he will be sent to prison for a felony gun conviction, while his future with the NBA sits in limbo.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:05 am

Jeremy Abbott wins men's short program at U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Jeremy Abbott has won the short program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, edging world champion Evan Lysacek and Johnny Weir in one of the better men's competitions in recent years.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:04 am

UCLA has margin for error in Pacific 10 race

Bruins aren't happy to be 7-9, but their 2-2 Pac-10 record has them in a five-way tie for third place in a conference that's either well-balanced or perfectly mediocre, depending on point of view. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Max Good, the Loyola Marymount Lions' roarer

The coach makes himself heard loud and clear as he helps LMU to improve sharply, with victories over Notre Dame, USC and Long Beach State.

All Max Good ever promised his players was a pair of sneakers and a hard time.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Abbott, Lysacek, Weir dominate men's figure skating

Expected to be pushed for the three spots on the U.S. Olympic team, the veterans have all but wrapped up their positions after the short program Friday night.

For all the talk about the depth of talent in U.S. men's skating, numbers seemingly large enough to make the selection of three Olympic team members more than a perfunctory exercise, it looks like the process has become as simple as a third-grade math problem.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Defending pairs champions botch short program

Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker are in seventh place, but they can still make the Olympic team.

At age 81, in his 49th year of coaching, it figured John Nicks would say he isn't surprised by much.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Manning, Favre, Brees: Postseason highlights power of passers

Add Kurt Warner, Philip Rivers and Tony Romo to list of high-achieving quarterbacks whose teams still nurture Super Bowl hopes.

Memo to NFL teams: Want to get to the Super Bowl?



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Abbott, Lysacek, Weir dominate men's figure skating

Expected to be pushed for the three spots on the U.S. Olympic team, the veterans have all but wrapped up their positions after the short program Friday night. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Ban on polyurethane bodysuits leaves lingering questions

Records may be harder to break with a return to textile. Bob Bowman, coach of Olympian Michael Phelps, thinks there should be a distinction between the suits in the record book. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Manning, Favre, Brees: Postseason highlights power of passers

Add Kurt Warner, Philip Rivers and Tony Romo to list of high-achieving quarterbacks whose teams still nurture Super Bowl hopes. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Frank McCourt says divorce won't affect Dodgers

Owner says fans are behind him and the team is heading in the right direction. The Dodgers have stayed on the sidelines of the free-agent...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Lane Kiffin quickly finds a comfort zone as USC coach

Two days after a combative introductory news conference, the new coach appears rested, relaxed and refreshed after his first team meeting.

Two days after a combative introductory news conference, the new coach appears rested, relaxed and refreshed after his first team meeting.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Defending pairs champions botch short program

Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker are in seventh place, but they can still make the Olympic team. At age 81,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Letters: Goodbye, Pete Carroll; hello, Lane Kiffin

Revolving door at USC is the hot topic among readers. After a closer look, USC's exhaustive 2 1/2 -hour search...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Letters: Goodbye, Pete Carroll; hello, Lane Kiffin

Revolving door at USC is the hot topic among readers.

After a closer look, USC's exhaustive 2 1/2 -hour search for a new football coach makes perfect sense. To meet USC's standards, Mike Garrett considered five people:



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Ban on polyurethane bodysuits leaves lingering questions

Records may be harder to break with a return to textile. Bob Bowman, coach of Olympian Michael Phelps, thinks there should be a distinction between the suits in the record book.

The swimsuit controversy threatening to overtake swimming officially came to a close at the end of 2009.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Lakers are back at full power with Pau

Pau Gasol scores 20 in return from hamstring injury, Kobe Bryant (30 points) looks more like his old self after battling back spasms, and Lakers blow the game open in third quarter to bury Clippers. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Lakers are back at full power with Pau

Pau Gasol scores 20 in return from hamstring injury, Kobe Bryant (30 points) looks more like his old self after battling back spasms, and Lakers blow the game open in third quarter to bury Clippers.

Pau Gasol scores 20 in return from hamstring injury, Kobe Bryant (30 points) looks more like his old self after battling back spasms, and Lakers blow the game open in third quarter to bury Clippers.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Alex Stepheson can hurt UCLA again

Ben Howland missed two chances to get him, and after transferring from North Carolina, the USC forward faces UCLA at Pauley Pavilion.

Ben Howland missed two chances to get him, and after transferring from North Carolina, the USC forward faces UCLA at Pauley Pavilion.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Lane Kiffin quickly finds a comfort zone as USC coach

Two days after a combative introductory news conference, the new coach appears rested, relaxed and refreshed after his first team meeting. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Max Good, the Loyola Marymount Lions' roarer

The coach makes himself heard loud and clear as he helps LMU to improve sharply, with victories over Notre Dame, USC and Long Beach State. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Frank McCourt says divorce won't affect Dodgers

Owner says fans are behind him and the team is heading in the right direction.

The Dodgers have stayed on the sidelines of the free-agent market this winter and their season-ticket sales are down, but owner Frank McCourt said Friday that the fans he has spoken to stand firmly behind the team.



Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

A's acquiring Kouzmanoff from Padres

The Oakland A's have reached an agreement to acquire third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff from the San Diego Padres in a multiplayer swap, SI.com has confirmed.



Source: SI.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:57 am

Ex-St. Louis Cardinals slugger Jack Clark: Mark McGwire among 'creeps' of MLB

Jack Clark's time in the spotlight fell mostly in the years before the so-called steroids era, which didn't stop him from ripping Mark McGwire.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:54 am

Tennessee Hires Louisiana Tech’s Dooley as Coach

Although Derek Dooley does not have the glamorous résumé that Tennessee fans had yearned for, his tenure should be less bumpy than his predecessor’s.



Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:52 am

San Francisco Giants Tim Lincecum leads list of 128 to file for arbitration

Two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum highlights the list of 128 players who have filed for salary arbitration, with many likely to gain enormous raises in the annual process.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:51 am

College Basketball Roundup: Brown Opens Ivy Schedule in Win at Yale

The Bears used two second-half runs run to put away the Bulldogs and end their two-game winning streak.



Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:50 am

Minaya Dials Back Mets’ Ire on Beltran

The general manager said that “everything is fine” with the center fielder, who had knee surgery that the team said was unauthorized.



Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:50 am

Live - South Africa v England

Mark Boucher and AB de Villiers take South Africa's lead to 144 over England at 324-5 on day three of the final Test.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:48 am

Wizards’ Arenas Pleads Guilty to One Felony Gun Charge

Gilbert Arenas pleaded guilty to one count of carrying a pistol without a license in the District of Columbia. His sentence is unlikely to be more than six months.



Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:47 am

The Fire and the Focus of the Ivy League

Two women’s basketball coaches, Kathy Delaney-Smith of Harvard and Chris Wielgus of Dartmouth, share a friendly rivalry well into its third decade.



Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:45 am

Saints Aim for the Strong Finish They’ve Talked About

After a 13-0 start, New Orleans limped to the end of the regular season with two close victories followed by three straight losses.



Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:43 am

N.F.L. Roundup: 49ers-Broncos Set for London; Haslett Will Take Over Redskins’ Defense

The 49ers will play the Broncos at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 31, the fourth straight year the N.F.L. will stage a regular-season game in London.



Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:42 am

Kobe, Lakers hand Clippers 40-point pasting

Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol returned from a six-game injury absence with 20 points and six rebounds, and the Lakers re-established their dominance in Los Angeles with a 126-86 victory over the Clippers on Friday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:42 am

Gender Testing Hangs Before the Games as a Muddled and Vexing Mess

On Sunday and Monday, medical specialists and representatives of the International Olympic Committee will discuss how to determine athletes’ sex — and whether even to try.



Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:41 am

For Skating Favorites, Not All Is Lost After Two Tumbles

Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker, the two-time defending national champions in the pairs event, finished seventh in the short program at the national championships.



Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:39 am

Ovechkin's goal, 4 assists help Caps slam Leafs

Alex Ovechkin had a goal and a career-high four assists, Mike Knuble scored twice, and the Washington Capitals got 28 saves from Jose Theodore in a 6-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:38 am

Federer hopes Woods resolves his problems

Roger Federer is reluctant to discuss the scandal surrounding Tiger Woods, except to say he wants to see his friend back on the golf course doing what he does best. Federer is one of the
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:35 am

Federer hopes Woods resolves his problems (AP)

Roger Federer from Switzerland practices for the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010. The Australian Open runs Jan. 19-31, 2010. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)AP - Roger Federer is reluctant to discuss the scandal surrounding Tiger Woods, except to say he wants to see his friend back on the golf course doing what he does best.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:35 am

Armstrong says he'd sacrifice Tour record for team

Lance Armstrong Saturday insisted he'd sacrifice an astonishing Tour de France comeback win for his team, hitting back at rival Alberto Contador who said he lacked support in last year's...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:35 am

Big Three deliver in men's program

Coming into nationals, all the talk was about how tough the men's competition was going to be, how guys were really going to have to step it up.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:25 am

Armstrong's team abandons independent drug tests

Lance Armstrong says his decision to abandon a personal and independent drug testing program is justified because cycling's biological passport makes the initiative unnecessary. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:24 am

Verdasco tames Tsonga to win Kooyong Classic

Spain's Fernando Verdasco completed a perfect preparation for the Australian Open by defeating Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-5, 6-3 Saturday to win the Kooyong Classic. Verdasco, who...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:19 am

Verdasco tames Tsonga to win Kooyong Classic (AFP)

Fernando Verdasco of Spain is seen with the trophy after defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France in the final of the Kooyong Classic tennis tournament, in Melbourne, on January 16. Verdasco won 7-5, 6-3, in the round-robin tournament used by top male players, as a warm-up to the Australian Open.(AFP/William West)AFP - Spain's Fernando Verdasco completed a perfect preparation for the Australian Open by defeating Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-5, 6-3 Saturday to win the Kooyong Classic.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:19 am

Greenberg group on verge of deal to buy Rangers (AP)

AP - The group that has been in exclusive negotiations to buy the Texas Rangers says it is close to a deal.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:12 am

L.A. Dodgers to visit Taiwan in March: report

US Major League Baseball team the Los Angeles Dodgers are scheduled to visit Taiwan in March for two exhibition games, a Taipei-based report said Saturday. The Dodgers will play the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:07 am

Wiles and Duch each score hat tricks in Washington's 15-7 win over Edmonton

EVERETT, Wash. - Luke Wiles and Rhys Duch each scored hat tricks and Matt Roik had 54 saves as the Washington Stealth defeated the Edmonton Rush 15-7 on Friday in the Nationa Lacrosse...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 16 Jan 2010 | 12:02 am

Chan skates to commanding lead at Canadians

Reigning world silver medallist Patrick Chan overcame a few small errors to win the men's short programme by a wide margin at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships. The 19-year-old...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 15 Jan 2010 | 11:59 pm

Sports world comes together for Haiti relief (AP)

Haiti native Samuel Dalembert, left, of the Philadelphia 76ers, hugs Caryl Stern, president and CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, as he presents her with a check for $100,000 to aid relief efforts in Haiti before an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)AP - Retired NBA star Alonzo Mourning, NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick and the Washington Redskins are among several athletes and sports organizations contributing to the recovery effort in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 15 Jan 2010 | 11:50 pm

Tennis stars to hold fundraiser for Haiti victims

Roger Federer and other leading players on the men's and women's tennis tours will hold a special hit out Sunday for the benefit of the Haiti earthquake victims.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 11:36 pm

Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas pleads guilty to felony; deal expected

Gilbert Arenas has pleaded guilty to a felony count of carrying a pistol without a license.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 10:27 pm

Isner scores Aussie Open tuneup with Auckland title

American John Isner earned his first ATP Tour singles title when he beat French veteran Arnaud Clement 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (2) Saturday in the Heineken Open final.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 10:23 pm

Hawks' buzzer-beater drops Suns

The Atlanta Hawks worked up a play that was supposed to produce an easy basket and overtime.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 15 Jan 2010 | 10:17 pm

Serena's knee fine entering Grand Slam tourney

Serena Williams' left knee is just fine and it won't keep her from playing both singles and doubles at the Australian Open.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 10:12 pm

Lincecum among big names to file for arbitration

NEW YORK (AP) -- Two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum highlighted the list of 128 players who filed for salary arbitration Friday, with many likely to gain enormous raises in the annual process.



Source: SI.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 9:59 pm

Vols hire La. Tech coach Dooley to replace Kiffin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee's frantic search to find a new coach is over, and the Volunteers are turning to Louisiana Tech's Derek Dooley.



Source: SI.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 9:41 pm

Wickmayer qualifies her way into Australian Open

Yanina Wickmayer was toiling on Court 7 in the midday sun, easily winning her third qualifying match to earn a spot in the main draw two days ahead of the Australian Open.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 8:46 pm

Derek Dooley named Tennessee Volunteers head coach

Derek Dooley will be named the next Tennessee head coach, a source close to Dooley said Friday.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 8:45 pm

Bondarenko tops Peer to claim Hobart trophy

Fourth-seeded Alona Bondarenko has claimed the Hobart International with a 6-2, 6-4 win over second-seeded Shahar Peer of Israel.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 7:55 pm

Frenchman Simon will not play in Australian Open

Gilles Simon of France has withdrawn from the Australian Open because of a right knee injury.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 7:37 pm

New Orleans Saints re-sign franchise-leading running back Deuce McAllister

The New Orleans Saints have signed longtime running back Deuce McAllister after a year out of the NFL.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 6:58 pm

Source: Oakland A's get Kevin Kouzmanoff in four-player trade

After coming up short in a bid to sign free agent Adrian Beltre, the Oakland A's filled their third base void Friday by acquiring Kevin Kouzmanoff in a four-player trade with the San Diego Padres, a baseball source confirmed.
Source: ESPN.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 6:50 pm

Giants' Lincecum highlights players going to arbitration

Two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum highlights the list of 128 players who have filed for salary arbitration, with many likely to gain enormous raises in the annual process.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 15 Jan 2010 | 6:35 pm

Three big advantages for dome home teams

Dome-field advantage is all about decibel levels. How the Cardinals, Cowboys and Ravens respond to the deafening din in a hostile environment will be a major factor, says Ross Tucker.



Source: SI.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 5:44 pm

Report: Dodgers reach deals with Kemp, Billingsley

A person familiar with the negotiations says outfielder Matt Kemp and the Los Angeles Dodgers have reached a preliminary agreement on a $10.95 million, two-year contract.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 15 Jan 2010 | 5:36 pm

Man Utd rule out Foster loan move

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson rules out sending keeper Ben Foster on loan, throwing into doubt his chances of going to the World Cup.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jan 2010 | 4:45 pm

Ian Thomsen: All-Star selections may have some surprises

The All-Star rosters should have a new look this season, says Ian Thomsen. Plus, thoughts on Carl Landry's breakout season, Scottie Pippen's little controversy, your e-mails and more.



Source: SI.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 4:43 pm

Arenas pleads guilty

Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas pleads guilty to carrying a pistol without a license.



Source: SI.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 4:25 pm

Arsenal capture teenager Galindo

Arsenal sign teenage Bolivian midfielder Samuel Galindo from Real America for an undisclosed fee.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jan 2010 | 4:22 pm

Egyptian Zaki in talks with Hull

Hull are talking to Egypt striker Amr Zaki over a possible loan move to the KC Stadium, Hull chairman Adam Pearson has told BBC Radio Humberside.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jan 2010 | 3:21 pm

Romania edge GB in qualifying tie

Great Britain's men put in a battling display, but their wait for a first competitive victory goes on after a 36-27 loss to Romania.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jan 2010 | 2:35 pm

Tennessee hires La. Tech's Dooley to replace Kiffin

Derek Dooley has the Southern accent, the coaching pedigree and is doing his best to reassure Tennessee fans their new coach appreciates where he's now working.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 15 Jan 2010 | 1:52 pm

Wizards star Arenas pleads guilty to gun charge

Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas pleads guilty to carrying a pistol without a license.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 15 Jan 2010 | 1:13 pm

New details in death of 21-year-old college hoops center

A Kentucky coroner says preliminary results from an autopsy show Southern Indiana center Jeron Lewis may have died from a heart condition.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 15 Jan 2010 | 12:52 pm

Gerhart chooses NFL over 5th season at Stanford

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) -- Heisman Trophy runner-up Toby Gerhart is entering the NFL draft instead of staying at Stanford for a fifth season.



Source: SI.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 12:41 pm

Stade's Attoub faces hefty ban

Stade Francais prop David Attoub is facing a lengthy ban for gouging during last month's Heineken Cup game against Ulster at Ravenhill.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jan 2010 | 12:16 pm

Gerhart leaving Stanford, will enter NFL draft

Heisman Trophy runner-up Toby Gerhart announced Friday that he will enter the NFL draft instead of staying at Stanford for a fifth season.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 15 Jan 2010 | 12:14 pm

Playoff predictions, 10 things to watch & more

SAN DIEGO -- Best weekend of the year in the NFL, always. And especially this year, because of the weirdness of the end of the season, when the two top NFC seeds had some very shaky moments and the Colts took their annual late-season siesta.



Source: SI.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 12:08 pm

Saints bring back McAllister ahead of playoff run

Saints coach Sean Payton says running back and fan favorite Deuce McAllister is back with the team for the playoffs.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 15 Jan 2010 | 11:58 am

49ers, Broncos to tangle in London in 2010

The San Francisco 49ers will play the Denver Broncos next season at Wembley Stadium, the fourth straight year the NFL will stage a regular-season game in the British capital.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 15 Jan 2010 | 11:42 am

49ers to play Broncos in London

The San Francisco 49ers will play the Denver Broncos in London later this year, the NFL reveals.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jan 2010 | 11:00 am

South Korea star leaves Fulham

Fulham forward Seol Ki-Hyeon has his contract at Craven Cottage cancelled by mutual consent.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 15 Jan 2010 | 10:35 am

Dementieva cruises past Serena in Sydney final

Top-seeded Serena Williams struggled in the Sydney International final Friday, committing 40 unforced errors in a 6-3, 6-2 loss to fifth-seeded Elena Dementieva of Russia.

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Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 15 Jan 2010 | 3:12 am

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