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Armstrong lays down a marker Down Under (Reuters)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jan 2010 | 2:39 am Armstrong lays down a marker Down UnderADELAIDE, Australia (Reuters) - Lance Armstrong provided an early insight into his intentions of winning an eighth Tour de France this year with a strong showing in the Tour Down Under...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 2:39 am Colts 20, Ravens 3: Well-Rested Manning Leads Colts Past RavensThe Colts showed no signs of rust as they dissected a Ravens team that never got in gear. The win sends the Colts to the A.F.C championship game.
Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jan 2010 | 2:36 am Selby sets up O'Sullivan rematchMark Selby will play Ronnie O'Sullivan in the Masters final for the second year in a row after beating Stephen Maguire 6-3.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jan 2010 | 2:14 am India make sound start in first Bangladesh TestIndia made a solid start when they reached 63 for no loss in their first innings at lunch on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh here on Sunday. Stand-in skipper...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 2:03 am Top-ranked Texas survives Texas A&M in OTTop-ranked Texas survived its first week at No. 1 with a tough 72-67 win over Texas A&M on Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:59 am Hatton dismisses health concernsRicky Hatton dismisses concerns he is putting his health at risk having confirmed he will return to the ring.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:56 am Defense leads Colts past mistake-prone RavensPeyton Manning threw for two touchdowns in his first action since winning an unprecedented fourth NFL MVP award, leading the Indianapolis Colts into the AFC championship game with a 20-3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:53 am Colts have their coach's backThe Colts’ bruising win shuts up anyone who second-guessed their coach.Source: FOXSports.com News | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:49 am Penguins' Pechurski thrust into NHL dream in borrowed padsVANCOUVER (Reuters) - On Friday, Tri-City Americans netminder Alexander Pechurski was playing in front of 4,009 fans in a junior ice hockey game in Kennewick, Washington.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:36 am Prout makes big return with seven assists in Edmonton's 14-13 win over MammothDENVER - Gavin Prout made a big statement against his former team. The Edmonton Rush forward had seven assists in a 14-13 victory over the Colorado Mammoth on Saturday. Prout spent the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:07 am USC marginalizes UCLA in 67-46 routThe Trojans' 21-point margin of victory is their biggest against the Bruins since 1945, and emblematic of how far the UCLA program has fallen from recent heights. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Saints win big and easy over the CardinalsBush scores twice, Brees throws for 247 yards and New Orleans shows it was rested, not rusty. New Orleans Saints...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Coaching changes highlight MLS moves, at least for nowSix clubs have a new man in charge and a seventh has a new assistant who is the head coach in everything but the title. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am At USC, it was no rest for the weekThe time surrounding Pete Carroll's departure and Lane Kiffin's hiring was among the most tumultuous in the program's history ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am It's Manning who still owns the RavensHe passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-3 victory over Baltimore. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Chargers vs. Jets: The not-so-private RyanEchoing Broadway Joe from 40 years ago, the New York Jets' brash head coach predicts not just a Super Bowl appearance, but a victory parade too. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am USC marginalizes UCLA in 67-46 routThe Trojans' 21-point margin of victory is their biggest against the Bruins since 1945, and emblematic of how far the UCLA program has fallen from recent heights.The Trojans' 21-point margin of victory is their biggest against the Bruins since 1945, and emblematic of how far the UCLA program has fallen from recent heights.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Lakers try to answer the 14-foot questionIt's tough to imagine how good they might be if 7-footers Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol figure out how to stay healthy and play well together.It's tough to imagine how good they might be if 7-footers Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol figure out how to stay healthy and play well together.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am At USC, it was no rest for the weekThe time surrounding Pete Carroll's departure and Lane Kiffin's hiring was among the most tumultuous in the program's historyPete Carroll buttoned his jacket, straightened his cardinal-colored tie, clipped on a microphone and settled into a seat on ESPN's "GameDay" set.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Bill Dwyre: Zenyatta wants to run, and she will againAfter spectacular Breeders' Cup Classic victory, owners will bring back the unbeaten mare to race as a 5-year-oldIf the marvelous mare Zenyatta were Michael Jordan, she would have sauntered onto the track at Santa Anita wearing a sign that read: "I'M BACK!"
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Clippers owner Donald Sterling makes his own luckYes, there's a curse. Even Phil Jackson has to admit that karma might be in play.Yes, there's a curse. Even Phil Jackson has to admit that karma might be in play.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Tennis' Australian Open gets in touch with its feminine sideThanks in part to the return of Belgian stars Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin, the women's draw appears to be more intriguing than the men's at the year's first tennis Grand Slam.In her Grand Slam comeback, Kim Clijsters upset Serena Williams en route to claiming the U.S. Open title.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Saints win big and easy over the CardinalsBush scores twice, Brees throws for 247 yards and New Orleans shows it was rested, not rusty.New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton carefully avoided superlatives, even as his team chased perfection in bolting to a 13-0 record.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Chargers vs. Jets: The not-so-private RyanEchoing Broadway Joe from 40 years ago, the New York Jets' brash head coach predicts not just a Super Bowl appearance, but a victory parade too.Four decades after Broadway Joe Namath brashly predicted the New York Jets would beat the heavily favored Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III -- and then came through on that guarantee -- Rex Ryan's Jets have quietly pushed their own pile of chips to the middle of the table.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Helene Elliott: Grit ringing true for KingsShowing determination and toughness they've lacked for years, they rally past Bruins and cling to a playoff spot.In six seasons Dustin Brown has seen the Kings' playoff hopes disintegrate slowly. He has seen their hopes crumble quickly. He has seen them so bad they made plans for April vacations in December.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Clippers owner Donald Sterling makes his own luckYes, there's a curse. Even Phil Jackson has to admit that karma might be in play. Yes, there's a curse. Even Phil...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am It's Manning who still owns the RavensHe passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-3 victory over Baltimore.Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is causing more heartache for Baltimore fans these days than Bob Irsay.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Helene Elliott: Grit ringing true for KingsShowing determination and toughness they've lacked for years, they rally past Bruins and cling to a playoff spot. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Clippers let one get awayDavis' shot just before the final buzzer doesn't go in and L.A. blows a 13-point lead in the third quarter. Butler scores 33 points. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am Lakers try to answer the 14-foot questionIt's tough to imagine how good they might be if 7-footers Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol figure out how to stay healthy and play well together. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am No. 1 UConn starts fast, dismantles No. 3 IrishTina Charles scored 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to help top-ranked Connecticut rout No. 3 Notre Dame 70-46 on Saturday night for its 56th straight victory.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:59 am Saints 45, Cardinals 14: Thunder in the Dome as Saints Advance to N.F.C. Title GameWith a balanced attack by Drew Brees, and a dazzling performance by Reggie Bush, the Saints beat the Cardinals to advance to the N.F.C. Championship game.
Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:56 am Skaters Denney and Barrett shock field to win US PairsCaydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett continued their meteoric rise Saturday, capturing the pairs competition at the US Figure Skating Championships Saturday to qualify for the upcoming...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:55 am Colts, Saints advance with ease in NFL playoffsTop seeds Indianapolis and New Orleans each moved within one home victory of advancing to the Super Bowl with lopsided National Football League home playoff triumphs on Saturday. Peyton...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:41 am Quickfire Colts down Ravens to make AFC title game (Reuters)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:39 am College Basketball Roundup | Women: UConn Has No Trouble With No. 3 Notre DameTina Charles scored 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to help the top-ranked Huskies rout No. 3 Notre Dame, 70-46, on Saturday night for their 56th straight victory.
Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:30 am Live - South Africa v EnglandEngland lose the fourth Test against South Africa by an innings and 74 runs in Johannesburg, meaning the series is drawn 1-1.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:28 am Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed unsure if he'll return next seasonPro Bowl safety Ed Reed said Saturday that he's "50-50" on whether he will retire or return to the Baltimore Ravens for another NFL season.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:25 am Super welterweight contender Martirosyan earns unanimous decision over OumaLAS VEGAS - Undefeated super welterweight contender Vanes Martirosyan earned a unanimous decision over former world champion Kassim Ouma on Saturday night. Martirosyan, a former...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:25 am Golfers Allenby, Palmer in duel at Sony OpenRobert Allenby, who is coming off year end wins in Australia and South Africa, fired a three-under 67 to grab a share of the lead after the third round of the PGA Tour's Sony Open. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:24 am NBA Roundup:Saturday's actionRodney Stuckey got out of the hospital in time to get the Detroit Pistons another victory. After his eight points in overtime helped Detroit beat New Orleans on Friday night, Stuckey...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:22 am Players enjoy light relief before Australian OpenMELBOURNE (Reuters) - A charity match to raise money for the victims of the Haiti earthquake provided Roger Federer, Serena Williams and handful of the world's top players some light reliefSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:17 am No. 1 Texas survives OT scare from Texas A&M
Source: SI.com | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:13 am Manning, Colts too much for RavensThe Ravens' defense commanded the pregame headlines, but it was the Indy 'D' that sparked the Colts to the AFC Championship Game. The Colts finished the sixth-seeded Ravens 20-3.
Source: SI.com | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:13 am Saints eliminate CardinalsNEW ORLEANS(AP) Reggie Bush danced around defenders who fell over each other trying to tackle him. Drew Brees was back to passing with pinpoint accuracy, picking apart a beleaguered and depleted Arizona secondary.
Source: SI.com | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:13 am Top-ranked UConn women blast No. 3 ND by 24
Source: SI.com | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:13 am Syracuse nips No. 10 WVU
Source: SI.com | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:13 am Durant pours in 36 as Thunder dump Wade, HeatOKLAHOMA CITY(AP) With Kevin Durant hitting practically every shot he took, the Oklahoma City Thunder didn't have to worry about losing another game by a single point.
Source: SI.com | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:13 am Saints rout Cardinals 45-14, reach NFC title game (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:11 am Colts beat Ravens 20-3, advance to AFC title game (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:10 am Ex-big leaguer Jose Offerman detained after punching umpire in winter league gameJose Offerman threw a punch at an umpire during an argument in a Dominican winter league game Saturday night.Source: ESPN.com | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:06 am Canucks rout Penguins 6-2 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:05 am A Broadcaster Turned Replay EditorThe N.H.L.’s video-review system has functioned well for 18 seasons. That is, until a defect in the system was exposed in the aftermath of a Penguins-Flyers game played on Jan. 7.
Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:03 am Admission Doesn’t Guarantee EntryA New York Times survey of 35 Hall of Fame voters found most had no plans to vote for the election of Mark McGwire.
Source: NYT > Sports | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am Clijsters ready to give fans what they want (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 17 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am In-Box: Letters to the EditorReaders sound off on Mark McGwire and the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:59 pm 30 Seconds With Scott Blackmun: Olympic Fever Never Went AwayThe U.S.O.C.’s new chief executive will begin work in his new position less than three weeks before the start of the Vancouver Olympics.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:59 pm Rings: Top Americans Crash Near FinishBode Miller crashed near the finish line at Wengen, Switzerland, and Lindsey Vonn fell.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:57 pm Fighting Sioux Nickname Issue Remains UnsettledSome University of North Dakota officials were hoping that a long-running dispute over the university’s nickname would be settled this week.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:56 pm Zenyatta to Compete This Year, Owner SaysThe owners of Zenyatta, who retired after winning last year’s Breeder’s Cup Classic, have announced that she will campaign this season.
Source: NYT > Sports | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:56 pm Ravens' Reed considering retirementBaltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed is considering retirement after an injury-filled season.Source: FOXSports.com News | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:35 pm Super welterweight Martirosyan outpoints Ouma (AP)AP - Undefeated super welterweight contender Vanes Martirosyan earned a unanimous desicion over former world champion Kassim Ouma on Saturday night.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:32 pm LeBron's big fourth quarter leads Cavs over Clips (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:30 pm Warner: Big hit won't sway decision on futureKurt Warner's pass had just been intercepted, and the Arizona quarterback charged over to help make the tackle. Before he had a chance, he was flattened by a big defensive end.Source: FOXSports.com News | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:23 pm Bush's 2 TDs dazzle as Saints trounce CardinalsReggie Bush scored on an 83-yard punt return and a 46-yard run, and Drew Brees threw three touchdown passes to lead the New Orleans Saints to a 45-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:22 pm Weber State outlasts Idaho State 95-93 in 3OT (AP)AP - Damian Lillard hit a layup with 0.5 seconds left in triple overtime Saturday to lift Weber State to a 95-93 victory over Idaho State.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:10 pm Bush leads Saints rout of CardinalsThe Saints' offensive explosion was breathtaking, proclaims Lee Jenkins, and Reggie Bush was the catalyst. The Saints buried the Cards 45-14 and will host next week's NFC title game.
Source: SI.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:04 pm Colts ride Peyton's arm, Ravens' miscues to AFC title gameThere was no rust on the top-seeded Colts, especially on defense. Indy looked fresh in dismantling the Ravens 20-3 and showed it can grind out a win when necessary, says Damon Hack.
Source: SI.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:02 pm Federer, fellow stars hold fundraiser for Haiti victimsRoger Federer and other leading tennis players have raised more than $185,000 to benefit Haiti earthquake victims by holding a fundraising match on the eve of the Australian Open.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 10:41 pm James, No. 1 Texas edge Texas A&M in OTTexas knew life at the top would be tough, and the Longhorns' first week at No. 1 was every bit as hard as they expected.Source: FOXSports.com News | 16 Jan 2010 | 10:40 pm Colts shut down Ravens to reach AFC title gameThe Colts defense dominates the Ravens to lift Indianapolis to a big playoff win. The top-seeded Colts are now in the AFC title game.Source: FOXSports.com News | 16 Jan 2010 | 9:46 pm Allenby, Palmer tied for lead at Sony Open (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 16 Jan 2010 | 9:44 pm New cramping rule comes into effect in MelbourneAt last year's U.S. Open, Nicolas Almagro took a medical time out before serving for the match because of cramping in his legs in a second-round match at the last U.S. Open.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 9:32 pm Saints rip Cards to reach NFC title gameBig games from Drew Brees and Reggie Bush helped the Saints crush the Cardinals 45-14 on Saturday and reach the NFC title game.Source: FOXSports.com News | 16 Jan 2010 | 9:19 pm Caydee Denney-Jeremy Barrett stun field to win U.S. pairs titleCaydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett are the new U.S. champions and all but certain to be on their way to the Vancouver Olympics.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 9:13 pm Denney, Barrett skate to U.S. pairs championshipSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett weren't even skating together two years ago. Now they're U.S. champions.
Source: SI.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 8:28 pm Marlon Byrd will bat fifth in Chicago Cubs lineup: Lou PiniellaSoriano expected to remain in the No. 6 spotSource: ESPN.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 8:12 pm Northwestern deals No. 6 Purdue 3rd straight lossMichael Thompson scored 20 points and freshman Drew Crawford had a key 3-pointer and a three-point play in the final 2:04 Saturday as Northwestern beat No. 6 Purdue 72-64, the Boilermakers' third straight loss.Source: FOXSports.com News | 16 Jan 2010 | 7:08 pm Chicago White Sox agree to terms with closer Bobby Jenks and outfielder Carlos QuentinThe White Sox have agreed to terms with closer Bobby Jenks and outfielder Carlos Quentin, avoiding arbitration.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 6:59 pm Video: Highlights of Saints-CardinalsSource: FOXSports.com News | 16 Jan 2010 | 6:13 pm Carroll not gunning for GM duties in SeattleSource: FOXSports.com News | 16 Jan 2010 | 5:13 pm Ga. Tech withstands UNC's rally, sinks Tar HeelsZachery Peacock made the go-ahead shot with 25.7 seconds left to rescue Georgia Tech (No. 18 ESPN/USA Today, No. 20 AP), which blew a 20-point first-half lead before holding on to beat North Carolina (No. 13 ESPN/USA Today, No. 12 AP) 73-71 on Saturday.Source: ESPN.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 4:12 pm Egypt 2-0 MozambiqueAfrican champions Egypt reach the last eight of the Africa Cup of Nations thanks to a 2-0 win over Mozambique.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jan 2010 | 1:34 pm Verdasco breezes vs. Tsonga in Kooyong finalFernando Verdasco beat Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-5, 6-3 to win the Kooyong Classic, an eight-man exhibition warmup for the Australian Open.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:42 am Benitez insists Reds are unitedManager Rafael Benitez moves to play down suggestions that there are problems inside the Liverpool dressing-room.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:40 am Baghdatis warms up for major with Sydney titleMarcos Baghdatis warmed up for the first Grand Slam of the year with a 6-4, 7-6 (2) win over Richard Gasquet in Saturday's Sydney International final.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:23 am Bengals' Lewis is AP NFL Coach of the YearSource: FOXSports.com News | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:21 am Nigeria 1-0 BeninNigeria revive their chances of reaching the last eight of the African Cup of Nations after an edgy 1-0 win over Benin.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jan 2010 | 11:17 am Man Utd 3-0 BurnleyThree second-half goals secure a hard-fought win for second-placed Manchester United against a spirited Burnley.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jan 2010 | 10:44 am ICC to probe referral proceduresThe ICC will investigate the technology used in the referral system following a complaint from England in the 4th Test against South Africa.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jan 2010 | 10:31 am Bengals' Lewis claims Coach of the Year honorsNEW YORK (AP) -- Marvin Lewis has won The Associated Press 2009 NFL Coach of the Year award for guiding his team to the playoffs during a season marked by tragedy.
Source: SI.com | 16 Jan 2010 | 10:30 am Celtic 1-1 FalkirkCarl Finnigan's early goal earns Falkirk a well-deserved point following their draw with Celtic in the Scottish Premier League.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jan 2010 | 10:15 am Chelsea put seven past SunderlandChelsea return to Premier League action in emphatic fashion as they rout Sunderland 7-2 to once again underline their title credentials.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 16 Jan 2010 | 9:56 am
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