World Sports Headlines for February 4, 2010

Schwartzel off to flying start at Dubai golf

Charl Schwartzel's storming start to the season continued here Thursday as he set the early pace in a blustery first round of the 2.5 millions dollars Dubai Desert Classic. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 3:36 am

Concussion awareness grabbing hold across the NFL (AP)

AP - Anthony Hargrove has endured plenty of concussions. The exact number, that's a mystery.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Feb 2010 | 3:10 am

Italy unchanged for Ireland match

Italy coach Nick Mallett makes no changes from the starting XV that beat Samoa 24-6 in November for his team to take on Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Feb 2010 | 3:02 am

Tuqiri departs Leicester for NRL

Leicester winger Lote Tuqiri joins Australian National Rugby League side Wests Tigers on a three-year contract.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Feb 2010 | 2:46 am

Italy team to face Ireland in Six Nations

Italy coach Nick Mallett has announced his team for the Six Nations opener against reigning champions Ireland at Dublin's Croke Park on Saturday. It is the same starting XV that beat...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 2:40 am

Henin given Indian Wells wildcard

Former world number one Justine Henin receives a wildcard for the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, which starts on 8 March.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Feb 2010 | 2:38 am

Mickelson ready to get back to golf

Phil Mickelson is ready to get back to golf. Mickelson goes for an unprecedented third straight victory at Riviera when the Northern Trust Open gets under way on Thursday. Of the 14...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 2:27 am

Mickelson ready to get back to golf (AP)

AP - Phil Mickelson is ready to get back to golf.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Feb 2010 | 2:27 am

After racking up in recruiting, Meyer on for break

Now that he's locked up the top-rated recruiting class in the country, Urban Meyer will finally take that break he's been talking about. Florida won the mythical recruiting national...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 2:25 am

After racking up in recruiting, Meyer on for break (AP)

AP - Now that he's locked up the top-rated recruiting class in the country, Urban Meyer will finally take that break he's been talking about.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Feb 2010 | 2:25 am

Ex-NFLer Hill in ICE Super Bowl counterfeit effort (AP)

AP - Randal Hill spent seven years in the NFL catching passes and scoring touchdowns. Now he and other federal agents are working to prevent criminals from ripping off fans and the league at the Super Bowl.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Feb 2010 | 2:23 am

Ex-NFLer Hill in ICE Super Bowl counterfeit effort

Randal Hill spent seven years in the NFL catching passes and scoring touchdowns. Now he and other federal agents are working to prevent criminals from ripping off fans and the league at the
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 2:23 am

Coyer's aggressive style gives Indy 'D' new look (AP)

AP - Larry Coyer had one question when he took over the Indianapolis Colts' defense, and he didn't have to wait long for an answer.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Feb 2010 | 2:16 am

Coyer's aggressive style gives Indy 'D' new look

Larry Coyer had one question when he took over the Indianapolis Colts' defense, and he didn't have to wait long for an answer. "We always wanted to attack," defensive linemen Raheem...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 2:16 am

Jackson reaches milestone in Lakers' victory

Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 14 rebounds, Lamar Odom scored 19 points and Phil Jackson became the winningest coach in Lakers history in Los Angeles' 99-97 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Feb 2010 | 2:12 am

Portsmouth have another new owner

Premier League crisis club Portsmouth have their fourth owner of the season after being taken over by Hong Kong-based businessman Balram Chainrai.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Feb 2010 | 2:07 am

England's fly-half Cipriani 'mulling Australia move'

England fly-half Danny Cipriani is in talks about moving to Australia to join new Super 15 franchise Melbourne Rebels, The Times reported on Thursday. Cipriani, 22, whose contract at...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:49 am

Feds go after counterfeiters at Super Bowl

Counterfeit merchandise is a problem all year round for the NFL and it always gets worse at Super Bowl time. Later Thursday morning, the leader of a U.S. Immigration and Customs...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:43 am

Concussion awareness grabbing hold across the NFL

New Orleans defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove has endured plenty of concussions. The exact number, that's a mystery, even to him. For years, that was consistent with the thinking around
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:41 am

Watson: Upon return, Woods must show humility

Source: SI.com | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:26 am

Jones scores 29 as USF upsets No. 7 Georgetown

Source: SI.com | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:26 am

Top-ranked Kansas needs OT to escape Colorado

Source: SI.com | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:26 am

Jackson passes Riley in Lakers' win over Bobcats

LOS ANGELES(AP) With his superstar hobbling and the Charlotte Bobcats refusing to go away, Phil Jackson never got terribly comfortable while becoming the winningest coach in Los Angeles Lakers history.
Source: SI.com | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:26 am

Mayweather lines up Mosley bout

Undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr will fight Shane Mosley for the latter's WBA welterweight title on 1 May.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:18 am

Suns match season high, grab fourth win in row

Amare Stoudemire had 20 points and 17 rebounds, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 109-97 victory over Denver squad missing Carmelo Anthony on Wednesday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:05 am

Rugby wing Tuqiri to swap Leicester for Australia

Fiji-born Australia wing Lote Tuqiri Thursday announced he would switch codes and countries, leaving England's Leicester for a three-year contract with Australian rugby league club Wests...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:03 am

Too many shots? Not for Jerry West

Mr. Clutch averaged more than 20 shots a game, about the same as Kobe Bryant. No one ever accused Jerry West of shooting too much. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Clippers end long trip with loss to Atlanta Hawks

Los Angeles goes 2-6 in two-week road journey and falls to a season-worst seven games below .500. Baron Davis...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

'Ramirez Provision' is banned

Major league teams cannot require players to donate to club charities as part of a contract. Manny Ramirez donated to the Dodgers' charitable foundation last year and owner Frank McCourt later said he...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Phil Mickelson won't play Ping wedge

He doesn't want any distractions as he goes for a record third consecutive victory at Riviera.

He doesn't want any distractions as he goes for a record third consecutive victory at Riviera.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Too many shots? Not for Jerry West

Mr. Clutch averaged more than 20 shots a game, about the same as Kobe Bryant.

No one ever accused Jerry West of shooting too much. . . .

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

USC, UCLA land top prospects

Their recruiting classes are both judged to be among the nation's best after the first day for the signing of letters of intent. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

USC, UCLA land top prospects

Their recruiting classes are both judged to be among the nation's best after the first day for the signing of letters of intent.

Their recruiting classes are both judged to be among the nation's best after the first day for the signing of letters of intent.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Phil Mickelson won't play Ping wedge

He doesn't want any distractions as he goes for a record third consecutive victory at Riviera. He doesn't want...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Phil Jackson reaches milestone as Lakers hang on

Coach becomes No. 1 in franchise victories as Lakers struggle to victory against Bobcats.

Coach becomes No. 1 in franchise victories as Lakers struggle to victory against Bobcats.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

USC basketball players and coach give midterm grades

Halfway through a season in which postseason play isn't a possibility, they give assessments ranging from C-minus to 'A' for effort.

The halfway point of USC's postseason-denied conference basketball season is here -- and some Trojans were happy to apply something of a midterm grade to the team, which is 12-9 overall and 4-5 in Pacific 10 Conference play.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Basketball is the easy part of Kobe Bryant

Now the Lakers' all-time leading scorer, he has yet to win over the hearts and minds of fans devoted to Magic Johnson and Jerry West. But Bryant's not close to finishing what he's started. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Life catches up to skier 'Wild Bill' Johnson

He was first U.S. male to win Olympic gold in Alpine event, in 1984, but misfortunes and death of a young child followed. An epic spill while trying a comeback has over time left him half paralyzed.

Bill Johnson was always five pounds of dynamite in a four-pound box. When he was a kid, the cops could not contain him. Oh, they'd catch him now and then -- breaking into houses or stealing a car -- but they couldn't quell the explosive temperament. "Wild Bill," they called him.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

'Ramirez Provision' is banned

Major league teams cannot require players to donate to club charities as part of a contract. Manny Ramirez donated to the Dodgers' charitable foundation last year and owner Frank McCourt later said he would require other players to do likewise in future contracts.

The "Ramirez Provision" is no more.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Basketball is the easy part of Kobe Bryant

Now the Lakers' all-time leading scorer, he has yet to win over the hearts and minds of fans devoted to Magic Johnson and Jerry West. But Bryant's not close to finishing what he's started.

No. 1 in scoring among the Lakers, if not yet in the hearts of Lakerdom. . . .

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Why Peyton Manning hates to leave a game

The Colts' quarterback got knocked out once, eight years ago, for one play, and it cost his team a victory.

Lorenzo Bromell isn't likely to forget the hit -- and not only because it drew a hefty fine from the NFL.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

'Ramirez Provision' is banned

Jonas Hiller is up to the task

Goaltender makes 46 saves in the Ducks' 3-1 win over Detroit and gets the team to within three points of a playoff spot. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Reeves Nelson is a force to be reckoned with

Freshman with seven tattoos has already left his mark on opponents, as well as teammates.

UCLA guard Mustafa Abdul-Hamid had a moment of concern in the giddiness that followed his recent game-winning shot against Washington.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Reeves Nelson is a force to be reckoned with

Freshman with seven tattoos has already left his mark on opponents, as well as teammates. UCLA guard Mustafa Abdul-Hamid...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Life catches up to skier 'Wild Bill' Johnson

University of Florida signs up top-ranked recruiting class

Florida may have lost in the SEC title game and coach Urban Meyer may be taking a leave of absence, but nothing has slowed the Gators on national letter-of-intent signing day.
Source: ESPN.com | 4 Feb 2010 | 12:48 am

Jackson sets Lakers record for coaching wins (Reuters)

Reuters - Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson set the all-time mark for coaching wins with the Lakers Wednesday after his team beat the Charlotte Bobcats 99-97.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Feb 2010 | 12:46 am

Ski Cross Team Takes Hard Bumps Before the Olympics

Chances of a United States medal in the debut of ski cross at the Vancouver Games took a hit when the team’s only competitors were injured.

Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Feb 2010 | 11:56 pm

Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra Could Meet at Oaklawn

Analysts speculate that a track in Hot Springs, Ark., is bringing the unbeaten female horses Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta together for the Apple Blossom Handicap on April 3.

Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Feb 2010 | 11:55 pm

Tulane rallies to beat Rice 79-74 in overtime (AP)

AP - Jordan Callahan and Johnny Mayhane each scored 18 points and Tulane defeated Rice 79-74 in overtime Wednesday night.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Feb 2010 | 11:53 pm

Rajon Rondo hints at locker room issues for the Boston Celtics.

Rajon Rondo hints at locker room issues for the Boston Celtics.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Feb 2010 | 11:50 pm

N.H.L. Roundup: Columbus Fires Coach; Ottawa Runs Win Streak to 10

Ken Hitchcock led the Blue Jackets to the playoffs for the first time last season. But a recent slide by the team led to his ouster.

Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Feb 2010 | 11:50 pm

College Basketball Roundup: No. 1 Kansas Escapes Overtime Scare in Colorado

Marcus Morris scored 6 of his 15 points in overtime and grabbed a key rebound that helped top-ranked Kansas avoid an upset at Colorado.

Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Feb 2010 | 11:49 pm

Jackson breaks Lakers win mark vs. Bobcats

Dick McGuire, a Fixture With the Knicks for More Than Half a Century, Dies at 84

As a player, coach and scout, Mr. McGuire was identified indelibly with New York.

Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Feb 2010 | 11:44 pm

Jets’ Rex Ryan Won’t Get Additional Fine From N.F.L.

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan will not be fined by the NFL for making an obscene gesture at a mixed martial arts event last weekend.

Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Feb 2010 | 11:44 pm

Morris gives No. 1 KU edge over Colorado in OT

Marcus Morris scored six of his 15 points in overtime and grabbed a key rebound that helped top-ranked Kansas avoid what would have been the season's biggest upset with a 72-66 victory over Colorado on Wednesday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Feb 2010 | 11:42 pm

New-Age Owner Brings the Colts Old-Style Success

Jim Irsay has long been interested in music and literature. But he is also deeply committed to owning a winning football team.

Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Feb 2010 | 11:41 pm

Watson Asks Woods for ‘Humility’

Tom Watson also said he wanted Tiger Woods to clean up his on-course behavior when he returned to golf.

Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Feb 2010 | 11:37 pm

Mickelson Removes Club, but Is Still Critical of Rule

Phil Mickelson said he had decided to take the wedge out of play “out of respect” to colleagues, but reserved the right to use it if the PGA Tour could not resolve the rules loophole.

Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Feb 2010 | 11:36 pm

Sports Business: A Manufacturer’s Debt to Haiti

Two decades after it stopped making baseballs in Haiti, the sporting goods manufacturer Rawlings could help the devastated nation by reopening its assembly plant.

Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Feb 2010 | 11:35 pm

Columbus Blue Jackets fire head coach Ken Hitchcock

The Blue Jackets fired coach Ken Hitchcock and named assistant coach Claude Noel as interim head coach.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Feb 2010 | 11:10 pm

Indians' Sizemore regrets photo hubbub (AP)

AP - Fully clothed, Grady Sizemore faced his public with nothing to hide.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Feb 2010 | 10:59 pm

Stewart Mandel: Florida, USC on collision course; Signing Day Superlatives

The rich got richer on National Signing Day -- particularly Florida and USC, writes Stewart Mandel. UCLA and Tennessee did surprisingly well, while the Big Ten as a whole came up short.
Source: SI.com | 3 Feb 2010 | 10:58 pm

Ducks keep streaking at home, beat Wings 3-1 (AP)

AP - Ryan Whitney and Kyle Chipchura scored first-period goals, and the Anaheim Ducks extended their winning streak at home to nine games with a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Wed Wings on Wednesday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Feb 2010 | 10:47 pm

No. 1 Kansas escapes in OT vs. Buffs

Marcus Morris went up for the shot in overtime and hit the rim. He grabbed the rebound, but his follow-up also fell short. Again, he grabbed the board. Again, he missed the shot.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 3 Feb 2010 | 10:26 pm

Report: Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers agree to five-year, $80 million contract

The Tigers and Justin Verlander have agreed to an $80 million, five-year contract.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Feb 2010 | 9:47 pm

USF shocks No. 8 Hoyas for 2nd straight upset

Dominique Jones ignited a comeback by scoring 22 of his 29 points in the second half, and South Florida extended its longest Big East winning streak, stunning Georgetown 72-64 on Wednesday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Feb 2010 | 9:46 pm

Mickelson accepts apology, won't use wedge (AP)

AP - Phil Mickelson won't be using the Ping Eye2 wedge that led a fellow player to accuse him of "cheating," even though he hopes others will use the controversial club to keep attention on what he calls a ridiculous rule.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Feb 2010 | 9:38 pm

Sources: New Orleans Saints plan to extend Brees' contract

Just as the Indianapolis Colts plan to extend quarterback Peyton Manning's contract this offseason, the New Orleans Saints will do the same for their quarterback, Drew Brees, according to sources close to the situation.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Feb 2010 | 9:37 pm

Slam winner Clijsters reinvented as a Barbie doll

Kim Clijsters was immortalized as a Barbie doll Wednesday.

Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 3 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pm

Henin given wild card into Indian Wells tournament

Australian Open runner-up Justine Henin has been given a wild-card entry into the BNP Paribas Open next month.

Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 3 Feb 2010 | 8:55 pm

What turmoil? Huge day for Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Urban Meyer heard all the rumors. That he'd never coach another game. That he would resign immediately after National Signing Day. That Meyer told a recruit he would die happy if he died coaching that player.
Source: SI.com | 3 Feb 2010 | 8:50 pm

Seeds Lopez, Ram, Robert advance in Johannesburg

Third-seeded Feliciano Lopez, No. 5 Rajeev Ram and No. 8 Stephane Robert won straight-set matches Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the SA Tennis Open.

Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 3 Feb 2010 | 8:42 pm

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mike Komisarek to miss rest of season, Olympics

U.S. Olympic defenseman Mike Komisarek of the Maple Leafs will have shoulder surgery that will knock him out of the Vancouver Games and the rest of the NHL season.
Source: ESPN.com | 3 Feb 2010 | 8:31 pm

USF stuns No. 7 Hoyas on road

Dominique Jones ignited a comeback by scoring 22 of his 29 points in the second half, and South Florida extended its longest Big East winning streak, stunning No. 7 Georgetown 72-64 on Wednesday night.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 3 Feb 2010 | 8:28 pm

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