World Sports Headlines for February 26, 2010

LeBron leads Cavs to rout of Celts as Pierce sits

BOSTON(AP) The Celtics were better early, then LeBron James and the Cavaliers blew right by them.
Source: SI.com | 26 Feb 2010 | 2:55 am

Stanford, Kim share HSBC Champions lead (AP)

AP - Angela Stanford shot a 1-under 71 on Friday for a share of the lead with Song-Hee Kim after the second round of the HSBC Champions.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Feb 2010 | 2:52 am

Adebayor receives four-match ban

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor picks up a four-game ban after being sent off in Wednesday's FA Cup defeat to Stoke.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Feb 2010 | 2:42 am

Kim Yu-na Wins Gold in Figure Skating

Kim Yu-na was nearly flawless, and became South Korea’s first Olympic champion in figure skating. Mao Asada of Japan took silver and Joannie Rochette of Canada the bronze.

Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 2:42 am

Live text - F1 testing

Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton are among the stars in action on the second day of the final pre-season test in Barcelona.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Feb 2010 | 2:38 am

Kim powers to Olympic gold

With a dazzling performance, Kim Yu-Na met expectations and won the ladies figure skating gold. Canada's Joannie Rochette, who recently lost her mother, won an inspired bronze.
Source: SI.com | 26 Feb 2010 | 2:36 am

Portsmouth begin administration process (AFP)

AFP - Portsmouth have started the process of going into administration and this will be completed in the High Court, a spokesman for the Premier League club's owner has confirmed.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Feb 2010 | 2:24 am

South Korea's Kim Yu-na wins gold with record score

South Korean Kim Yu-na won the Olympic gold medal Thursday night, soaring to a world-record 228.56 points and shattering her previous mark by more than 18 points.
Source: ESPN.com | 26 Feb 2010 | 2:21 am

Canada 2, U.S. 0: Canadian Women Take Gold in Hockey Final

Shannon Szabados stopped all 28 American shots and Marie-Philip Poulin scored twice in a 2-0 victory.

Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 2:08 am

Anwar rejects new Pakistan role

Former Pakistan opening batsman Saeed Anwar turns down an offer to become the team's chairman of selectors.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Feb 2010 | 2:07 am

E.M. Swift: Kim proves she's queen of her court

Kim Yu-Na submitted an epic gold-medal performance in ladies figure skating. E.M. Swift says she placed herself squarely atop any list of the greatest Olympic champions of all time.
Source: SI.com | 26 Feb 2010 | 2:06 am

Kim Yu-na wins gold with record score (AP)

AP - All that pressure, all those expectations. Kim Yu-na could feel the weight on her dainty shoulders.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:55 am

Canada marks gold win with beery party on ice

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - Canada's ice hockey women celebrated their gold medal win on Thursday by taking to the ice afterwards drinking beer and smoking cigars but they look likely to escape a
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:46 am

Inside the Rings: As Kim Raises the Bar, South Korea Delights

Kim Yu-na of South Korea seemingly floated to the clouds with her soaring jumps and airy elegance, winning gold and her rightful place as one of the greatest women’s figure skaters.

Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:36 am

NFL combine puts more emphasis on concussions (AP)

AP - For the next class of players drafted, the NFL plans to begin preventing concussions right from the start.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:36 am

Eastern Washington to install red artificial turf on football field

Eastern Washington athletic director Bill Chaves was seeking attention last month and sure got it when he announced that the turf would be red.
Source: ESPN.com | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:22 am

On Wall Street, a Romance With the Curling Stone

Curling has captivated Wall Street traders thanks to CNBC, which switches to curling coverage after the closing bell.

Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:17 am

Calgary Flames' Rene Bourque signs $20M, six-year extension

Forward Rene Bourque has signed a $20 million, six-year contract extension with the Calgary Flames.
Source: ESPN.com | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:14 am

After hockey gold for Canada, party is on (AP)

AP - In a sport Canada invented, nothing less than gold would do. And when the women's hockey team had it in hand, the joy and champagne overflowed.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:12 am

Young US women see figure skating medal streak end (AP)

AP - Mirai Nagasu's face lit up when she saw her ranking after the women's free skate.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:05 am

Hurricane but No Gold for Peterson in Aerials

The aerialist better known as Speedy pulled off his signature move, but Alexei Grishin of Belarus was more consistent and won the gold. Ryan St. Onge of the U.S. took fourth.

Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:04 am

Cal's Mike Tepper has quite a story

The offensive tackle had his leg torn up when he was run over by a car, but he bounced back with Bears and figure to be a mid- to late-round NFL draft pick.

There are more coveted offensive tackles in this NFL draft class, but none with a more compelling story than California's Mike Tepper.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

UCLA gets past Oregon State, 65-56

Freshman Tyler Honeycutt has 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Bruins.

Freshman Tyler Honeycutt has 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Bruins.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

U.S. wins gold and silver in Nordic combined

Bill Demong wins, Johnny Spillane finishes second in large hill event as U.S. adds to already impressive medal count in the sport.

Bill Demong wins, Johnny Spillane finishes second in large hill event as U.S. adds to already impressive medal count in the sport.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

USC has almost no shot in loss to Oregon

Trojans have little hope of sharing title after missing 19 of 25 second-half attempts against the Ducks.

Help, USC needs somebody . . . Help, not just anybody . . .

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

LeBron James will have to look at more than teams

Text messages from press row . . .

Buoying the hopes of the Clippers and other teams angling to land LeBron James this summer, Forbes.com this month derided Cleveland as America's most miserable city. . . .

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Patrick and Tanner Gudauskas ready to ride crest of their sport

San Clemente siblings are set to start rookie season on Assn. of Surfing Professionals' World Tour, which boasts top 45 wave riders. Southland's Nathan Yeomans and Brett Simpson will join them. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Patrick and Tanner Gudauskas ready to ride crest of their sport

San Clemente siblings are set to start rookie season on Assn. of Surfing Professionals' World Tour, which boasts top 45 wave riders. Southland's Nathan Yeomans and Brett Simpson will join them.

For Patrick and Tanner Gudauskas, the dream will be realized surrealistically as they catch their first waves during the Quiksilver Pro at Snapper Rocks on Australia's Gold Coast.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Kim Yuna coasts to gold medal in women's figure skating

She sets world record with 228.56 points; Mao Asada of Japan wins silver, Joannie Rochette of Canada bronze.

She sets world record with 228.56 points; Mao Asada of Japan wins silver, Joannie Rochette of Canada bronze.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Erick Aybar and Maicer Izturis look to replace Chone Figgins as Angels' leadoff man

Aybar is faster but needs to keep improving his patience at the plate. Izturis is a more disciplined batter but has been limited by injuries in the past.

If you combine Erick Aybar's speed and durability with Maicer Izturis' plate discipline and consistent contact, you might produce a hybrid player who is a reasonable facsimile of Chone Figgins, one of baseball's best leadoff hitters.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Lakers' Ron Artest retools diet and activity to increase speed

He is running more now that his plantar fasciitis is under control, and is aiming to eat more fish and vegetables, all in an attempt to make him a better, less sluggish defender.

Ron Artest felt slow and sluggish, very much unlike the defender he used to be.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

New dad Jonathan Broxton is in a state of bliss

Along with bonding with his 8-month-old son Jonathan Brooks, the Dodgers closer has a new two-year, $11-million contract. 'It's been the time of my life. I'm happy.'

The saying in the Dodgers' locker room used to be that if you wanted to get Jonathan Broxton to talk, you had to talk about hunting.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

Pompey ready for administration

Portsmouth have been labelled as "dysfunctional" as they prepare to become the first Premier League club to enter administration.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Feb 2010 | 12:59 am

Kentucky avenges only loss, dumps S. Carolina

Patrick Patterson had 23 points and No. 2 Kentucky avenged its only loss this season with an 82-61 victory over South Carolina on Thursday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 26 Feb 2010 | 12:54 am

Inside the Rings: Canada Is Back. A Challenge, Anyone?

Canada's demolition of Russia re-ordered the landscape of the medal round in men's hockey, where everyone else suddenly looks like mere survivors.

Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 12:49 am

The Snowboarder Supported by Grocers

After Alex Loo lost her financing, the Kin brothers, who arrived in Canada with nothing but now own 27 markets, became her sponsor.

Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 12:49 am

Winter Games: Billy Demong wins first U.S. gold in Nordic combined

Billy Demong and Johnny Spillane have given the Americans a 1-2 finish in the Nordic combined large hill competition that was marred by bad weather.
Source: ESPN.com | 26 Feb 2010 | 12:42 am

After Canadian gold, cigars and champagne (AP)

AP - The women of the Canadian hockey team politely accepted their gold medals and waved to an adoring crowd. And then the real celebration began.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Feb 2010 | 12:34 am

Canadian women blank U.S. to win hockey gold

Canada beat its American rival 2-0 to win the women's hockey gold medal in a third straight Olympics.
Source: ESPN.com | 26 Feb 2010 | 12:32 am

Huge burden lifted off my shoulders: Kim Yuna

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - South Korea's Kim Yuna can finally relax and not need to think about the future after the teenager rose to the occasion and won the gold medal in the women's figure...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 26 Feb 2010 | 12:29 am

Wales question Bastareaud fitness

Coach Warren Gatland says Wales plan to run block-busting France centre Mathieu Bastareaud off his feet in Friday's showdown.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 26 Feb 2010 | 12:28 am

Cavs claim ownership in rivalry with Celtics

The dynamic Cavs-Celtics rivalry currently belongs to the Cavs, says Ian Thomsen, who touches on the Nets, NBA labor, Mike D'Antoni's Knicks, and Larry Bird in his Weekly Countdown.
Source: SI.com | 26 Feb 2010 | 12:26 am

USA's Peterson lands Hurricane for aerials silver

WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- Alexei Grishin landed two clean jumps in men's aerials Thursday to help Belarus win its first gold medal of the Vancouver Olympics.
Source: SI.com | 26 Feb 2010 | 12:19 am

Canada women blank U.S.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- They ambled back onto the ice an hour after the medal ceremony, swigging champagne and beer and smoking cigars. While Meghan Agosta and Marie-Philip Poulin posed for pictures with goofy grins, Rebecca Johnston tried to drive the ice-resurfacing machine.
Source: SI.com | 26 Feb 2010 | 12:16 am

Nuggets hold off Warriors (AP)

AP - Chauncey Billups had 37 points and nine rebounds, Carmelo Anthony added 27 points and Denver beat Golden State 127-112 on Thursday night in the Nuggets' first game without coach George Karl since he revealed he has throat cancer.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 26 Feb 2010 | 12:14 am

C. R. Johnson, X Games Medalist in Free Skiing, Dies at 26

Mr. Johnson was an X Games medalist in two disciplines, and was the first to perform many of free skiing’s maneuvers.

Source: NYT > Sports | 26 Feb 2010 | 12:12 am

3-Point Artist Hopes W.N.B.A. Is in Her Range

Kean guard Melissa Beyruti would like to play professionally, but she knows the W.N.B.A. has never drafted a Division III player.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Feb 2010 | 11:57 pm

Mets Return and Start to Work Out Their Problems

With the top executives on hand, including the principal owner Fred Wilpon, the Mets took the field with signs of hope, and a little concern.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Feb 2010 | 11:56 pm

LeBron's 36 points lead Cavs surge past Celtics

LeBron James had 36 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, Mo Williams scored 14 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers surged past the Boston Celtics 108-88 on Thursday night.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Feb 2010 | 11:50 pm

No. 16 Vanderbilt outlasts Georgia

Source: FOXSports.com News | 25 Feb 2010 | 11:49 pm

After Canadian gold, cigars and champagne

The women of the Canadian hockey team politely accepted their gold medals and waved to an adoring crowd. And then the real celebration began. More than half an hour after they beat the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Feb 2010 | 11:37 pm

Nuggets hold off Warriors

Chauncey Billups had 37 points and nine rebounds, Carmelo Anthony added 27 points and Denver beat Golden State 127-112 on Thursday night in the Nuggets' first game without coach George Karl
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Feb 2010 | 11:30 pm

Triumph over tragedy as grieving Joannie Rochette prevails to win bronze

VANCOUVER, B.C. - The bronze medal around Joannie Rochette's neck seemed to lift some of the weight from her shoulders. So, it seemed, did the crowd's thunderous ovation as the figure...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Feb 2010 | 11:25 pm

Day 14 Olympic roundup

Gold was the only option for Canada's women's hockey team. For the U.S. Nordic combined squad, any medal in any color would do.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 25 Feb 2010 | 11:19 pm

No. 18 Gonzaga routs Santa Clara 88-51 (AP)

AP - Steven Gray scored 26 points and No. 18 Gonzaga crushed Santa Clara 88-51 on Thursday night to clinch at least a tie for a 10th consecutive West Coast Conference regular season title, one of the longest such runs in NCAA history.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Feb 2010 | 11:18 pm

No. 18 Gonzaga routs Santa Clara 88-51

Steven Gray scored 26 points and No. 18 Gonzaga crushed Santa Clara 88-51 on Thursday night to clinch at least a tie for a 10th consecutive West Coast Conference regular season title, one...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Feb 2010 | 11:14 pm

Sarah Kwak: Dynasty's in place up north

With a convincing 2-0 win over the Americans in a marquee gold-medal match, Sarah Kwak says the Canadian women's hockey juggernaut extended its remarkable Olympic dynasty.
Source: SI.com | 25 Feb 2010 | 11:13 pm

Nuggets coach Karl misses game at Golden State

Denver coach George Karl missed the Nuggets' NBA game at Golden State on Thursday, the first time he hasn't been on the bench since announcing he has throat cancer. Karl didn't travel...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Feb 2010 | 11:08 pm

Oregon outmaneuvers Southern Cal 54-44

Tajuan Porter scored 16 points to lead Oregon past Southern California 54-44 on Thursday night. The Ducks (13-14, 5-10 Pac-10) were trailing 44-42 with a little more than six minutes to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Feb 2010 | 11:00 pm

SCORECARD:

Here are the sports results from Thursday Olympic Women's Hockey Gold Medal Game Canada 2 U.S. 0 Bronze Medal Game Finland 3 Sweden 2 (OT) QMJHL Noranda 4 Val-d'Or 1 ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Feb 2010 | 10:58 pm

Canadian women's hockey team leaves no stone unturned in quest of Olympic

VANCOUVER, B.C. - The Canadian women's hockey team left no stone unturned in its pursuit of Olympic gold, to the point of adding a pair of extra games to its schedule during the Vancouver
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Feb 2010 | 10:54 pm

Canada beats US 2-0 for gold in women's hockey (AP)

AP - Gold was the only option for both Canada's women's hockey team and South Korean figure skater Kim Yu-na. For the U.S. Nordic combined squad, any medal in any color would do.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Feb 2010 | 10:51 pm

South Korean wins gold with record score

South Korean takes gold with record performance.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 25 Feb 2010 | 10:35 pm

Mark McGwire saddened by brother's betrayal in writing book about steroid use

Mark McGwire was saddened to learn his estranged brother was writing a book that chronicled their use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Feb 2010 | 10:23 pm

Cavaliers-Celtics, Box

CLEVELAND (108) James 11-23 11-15 36, Jamison 4-9 1-2 9, O'Neal 3-8 0-0 6, M.Williams 7-13 0-0 19, Parker 2-4 0-0 5, Varejao 6-7 2-2 14, West 3-6 0-0 7, Moon 0-0 0-0 0, Hickson 4-6 0-0 8, J.Williams 0-0...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Feb 2010 | 9:08 pm

NFL, players union spend nearly two hours in talks, leave without comment

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith spent about 1 hour, 40 minutes working on a new collective bargaining agreement Thursday, then left without saying a word.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Feb 2010 | 9:07 pm

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