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Cook steers England to series winEngland earn a 2-0 series win over Bangladesh through the batting of Alastair Cook, with a 12th Test century, and Kevin Pietersen.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Mar 2010 | 4:02 am Pompey squad chip in to save jobsPortsmouth players dig into their own pockets to save the jobs of four members of staff who were among the 85 made redundant by administrators.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Mar 2010 | 2:59 am Huxley returns after brain tumourAustralia utility back Julian Huxley is poised to make a remarkable return to action after being diagnosed with a brain tumour just two years ago.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Mar 2010 | 2:15 am Autopsy: Golfer's son died from alcohol, drugs (AP)AP - The Dallas County medical examiner's office says Hunter Green, the son of professional golfer Ken Green, died as a result of a combination of alcohol and prescription drugs.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Mar 2010 | 2:12 am 'Hurt' Zola takes blame for lossWest Ham boss Gianfranco Zola says he takes full responsibility after a 3-1 home defeat by Wolves has fans venting their fury.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Mar 2010 | 2:10 am NFL changes overtime for playoff games (AP)AP - Losing the coin toss for overtime in the playoffs might be a little less painful next season.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Mar 2010 | 2:05 am Porn star alleges tryst with TigerTiger Woods is facing a fresh scandal after yet another porn star claimed she had a steamy affair with him, England's The Sun reported Wednesday.Source: FOXSports.com News | 24 Mar 2010 | 1:54 am I will be back, Marbury tells Chinese fansBEIJING (Reuters) - Former NBA All Star Stephon Marbury, the highest profile American import to China's domestic league, said he would return to the country after a hugely popular stint...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Mar 2010 | 1:51 am Women's Roundup: Mississippi State Upsets Second-Seeded Ohio StateTexas A&M is out of the women’s tournament far earlier than expected after losing to Gonzaga in the second round.Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Mar 2010 | 1:20 am Knicks rally behind Gallinari, beat Denver 109-104 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Mar 2010 | 1:08 am Madison Square Garden Shows an Interest in M.M.A.The Garden will show a mixed martial arts event on a big screen at Radio City Music Hall, which it operates, and it is involved in other fight promotions.Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Mar 2010 | 12:40 am Indian soccer star close to Kansas City dealCHENNAI (Reuters) - India's Sunil Chhetri is close to signing for Major League Soccer (MLS) club Kansas City Wizards, local media reported Wednesday.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 24 Mar 2010 | 12:28 am N.H.L. Roundup: Capitals Questioned in Steroids InvestigationDouglas Owen Nagel, who was arrested Tuesday on charges of distributing illegal performance-enhancing drugs, has seen several of the team’s players for routine chiropractic services.Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Mar 2010 | 12:20 am Sports Briefing | Winter Sports: Mancuso Wins U.S. SlalomJulia Mancuso won the giant slalom at the United States Alpine Skiing Championships at Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid, N.Y.Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Mar 2010 | 12:20 am West Virginia Mountaineers G Darryl Bryant breaks bone in foot, ends seasonSource: ESPN.com | 24 Mar 2010 | 12:05 am Nuggets Seek Championship While Karl Battles CancerNuggets Coach George Karl is in the fifth week of an aggressive regimen of radiation and chemotherapy and his return for the playoffs is uncertain.Source: NYT > Sports | 24 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am Sports Briefing | Football: U.S.C. Lands HendersonSeantrel Henderson, a 6-foot-8, 340-pound left tackle widely considered to be the nation’s top high school recruit, signed with Southern California as expected.Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Mar 2010 | 11:53 pm W.Virginia PG Bryant out of NCAAs with broken foot (AP)AP - West Virginia point guard Darryl "Truck" Bryant broke his right foot during practice Tuesday and will miss the rest of the NCAA tournament.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Mar 2010 | 11:51 pm N.F.L. Owners Approve Overtime Rule ChangeThe team that wins the coin toss will no longer be able to win with a quick drive for a field goal.Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Mar 2010 | 11:50 pm Nebraska ends UCLA’s seasonBruins have too many cold streaks in 83-70 loss in second round of the NCAA tournament. Reporting from Minneapolis...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 11:50 pm Nebraska ends UCLA’s seasonBruins have too many cold streaks in 83-70 loss in second round of the NCAA tournament.Reporting from Minneapolis Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Mar 2010 | 11:50 pm Facebook and Twitter Keep Calipari Ahead of the GameKentucky Coach John Calipari has 1,113,647 followers on Twitter, 138,325 fans on Facebook, and his application for the iPhone and iPod touch is a best seller.Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Mar 2010 | 11:26 pm BWP Bats, a Boutique Bat Maker in Pennsylvania, Takes Its SwingsFor BWP Bats, which makes 35,000 bats a year at its factory in Brookville, Pa., the challenge is getting the business to grow.Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Mar 2010 | 11:26 pm Jason Kidd helps Dallas foil Clippers’ upset bidKidd has 26 points, taking over the scoring load after the ejection of All-Star Dirk Nowitzki, and fuels a 22-3 fourth-quarter run that lifts Mavericks to a 106-96 victory. Clippers suffer their 11th consecutive road defeat.DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki was ejected. A 16-point lead had dissolved into a four-point deficit. And that recent 13-game winning streak was looking like something that happened a long, long time ago. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Mar 2010 | 11:23 pm Jason Kidd helps Dallas foil Clippers’ upset bidKidd has 26 points, taking over the scoring load after the ejection of All-Star Dirk Nowitzki, and fuels a 22-3 fourth-quarter run that lifts Mavericks to a 106-96 victory. Clippers suffer their 11th consecutive...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 11:23 pm NHL roundup: Tuesday's action on the iceWith a move into the Western Conference's penthouse at stake, the Chicago Blackhawks dominated the NHL's hottest team. Antti Niemi made 28 saves to get his sixth shutout and the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 11:15 pm Iowa State escapes Wisc-Green Bay upset bid 60-56 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Mar 2010 | 11:07 pm Canada's Jones closing in on playoff berth at women's world curling championshipSWIFT CURRENT, Sask. - Jennifer Jones and her teammates are putting off a major decision about their future until after the women's world curling championships. The dominant women's...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 11:07 pm Ducks’ playoff hopes close to gone with 3-1 loss to CalgaryScott Niedermayer scores the lone goal of the game for the Ducks, who are nine points out of a playoff spot with just 10 games remaining.CALGARY, Canada — Rene Bourque scored the winning goal on a breakaway late in the second period to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-1 win over the Ducks on Tuesday night. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Mar 2010 | 11:06 pm Ducks’ playoff hopes close to gone with 3-1 loss to CalgaryScott Niedermayer scores the lone goal of the game for the Ducks, who are nine points out of a playoff spot with just 10 games remaining. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 11:06 pm Upperclassmen Steady the Boat for Baylor’s WomenMelissa Jones, a junior, and Morghan Medlock, the team’s only senior, had big games as the team’s 6-foot-8 freshman, Brittney Griner, sat with foul trouble.Source: NYT > Sports | 23 Mar 2010 | 10:50 pm Canada's Jones gets seventh straight win at women's world curling championshipSWIFT CURRENT, Sask. - Canada's Jennifer Jones extended her run of consecutive wins to seven at the women's world curling championship Tuesday with a 6-4 victory over Erika Brown of the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 10:48 pm Kelley leads Nebraska past UCLA 83-70, to Sweet 16 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Mar 2010 | 10:46 pm Tempers flare as Wizards remain trapped in losing spellWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Wizards' woeful run continued with a 95-86 overtime loss to the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday, the home team's 12th consecutive defeat made worse by a...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 10:38 pm Dale Earnhardt Jr: Rant with crew chief due to frustrationSource: ESPN.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 10:28 pm Oilers slip past Canucks 3-2Tom Gilbert had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers earned their third consecutive victory with a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. Robert Nilsson and Andrew...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 10:28 pm Oilers slip past Canucks 3-2 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Mar 2010 | 10:28 pm Zajac, Parise and Kovalchuk lead Devils to 6-3 winNEWARK, N.J.(AP) Martin Brodeur is making it very hard for future goaltenders to break his records as he piles up milestones for the New Jersey Devils .Source: SI.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 10:14 pm UConn women roll into Sweet 16 with 54-pt. winSource: SI.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 10:14 pm A little housekeeping in order for CelticsFor decades, the Boston Garden and now the TD Garden have been known as imposing venues for Celtics opponents. The Celtics relished playing on Causeway Street and capitalized on that home-court advantage...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 10:00 pm Bourque scores winner for Flames against DucksRene Bourque scored the winning goal on a breakaway late in the second period to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. The Flames pulled within...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 9:55 pm No. 1 UConn routs Temple, 90-36 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Mar 2010 | 9:54 pm No. 11 Aztecs do it again, upset West VirginiaJene Morris scored 27 points and Quenese Davis added 19, sending No. 11 San Diego State to another big upset, this time a 64-55 win over No. 3 West Virginia on Tuesday night in the second...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 9:52 pm Flyers fall to Senators in first game without Jeff CarterOTTAWA (Reuters) - Philadelphia were shut out 2-0 by the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday in the Flyers' first game without leading scorer Jeff Carter.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 9:49 pm Canseco: Clemens grand jury subpoenaed meJose Canseco announced Tuesday on Twitter that he had been subpoenaed by a grand jury investigating whether Roger Clemens lied to Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs.Source: FOXSports.com News | 23 Mar 2010 | 9:42 pm Frank McCourt speaks his mind about baseball, an NFL franchise and moreHe defends decisions by the Dodgers not to give up one of the team’s young stars for a veteran No. 1 pitcher, says he still hopes to build a football stadium and wants to bring a world-class bicycle...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 9:29 pm Frank McCourt speaks his mind about baseball, an NFL franchise and moreHe defends decisions by the Dodgers not to give up one of the team’s young stars for a veteran No. 1 pitcher, says he still hopes to build a football stadium and wants to bring a world-class bicycle race to L.A.After Frank McCourt wrapped up a spirited conversation with San Fernando Valley business leaders on Tuesday, he peeked inside the wrapping of his thank-you gift. He had a twinkle in his eye as he held the bottle of wine aloft. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Mar 2010 | 9:29 pm Gilbert Arenas case: Prosecutors seek three months in jail for Washington Wizards starSource: ESPN.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 9:18 pm Request for Roethlisberger DNA withdrawn in Ga.ATLANTA (AP) -- An attorney for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has withdrawn a request for a DNA sample from the player who is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a nightclub.Source: SI.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 9:13 pm Buchholz roughed up, Pedroia nicked upBoston Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz and second baseman Dustin Pedroia both got roughed up the Minnesota Twins during a 7-2 loss.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 9:08 pm NHL nears new ban on hits to head after board of governors unanimously approves proposed penaltySource: ESPN.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 9:05 pm Canseco tweets about subpoena in Clemens caseNEW YORK (AP) -- Jose Canseco says he has been subpoenaed by a grand jury investigating whether Roger Clemens lied to Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs.Source: SI.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 9:03 pm Jose Canseco subpoenaed by grand jury investigating Roger ClemensSource: ESPN.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 9:03 pm Jeff Mathis hits it hard, but gets no hits in loss to SeattleScot Shields doesn’t hit his spots and has a rough inning against the Mariners. Seattle 6, Angels 4Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 9:02 pm Jeff Mathis hits it hard, but gets no hits in loss to SeattleScot Shields doesn’t hit his spots and has a rough inning against the Mariners.Seattle 6, Angels 4 Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Mar 2010 | 9:02 pm Canseco tweets about subpoena in Clemens case (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Mar 2010 | 8:59 pm Pedroia leaves early with strained wrist (AP)AP - Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia left Tuesday nights game against the Minnesota Twins with a strained left wrist.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 23 Mar 2010 | 8:56 pm Sources: Georgia Tech coach Paul Hewitt meets with St. John'sSource: ESPN.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 8:44 pm Even on his best behavior, Ron Artest is an awkward fit with LakersWhile he’s been an excellent teammate, contrary to his reputation, Artest isn’t helping the Lakers on court as much as Trevor Ariza, the man he replaced, did last season. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 8:35 pm Even on his best behavior, Ron Artest is an awkward fit with LakersWhile he’s been an excellent teammate, contrary to his reputation, Artest isn’t helping the Lakers on court as much as Trevor Ariza, the man he replaced, did last season.While he’s been an excellent teammate, contrary to his reputation, Artest isn’t helping the Lakers on court as much as Trevor Ariza, the man he replaced, did last season. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Mar 2010 | 8:35 pm WVU starting PG out for tourneyWest Virginia starting point guard Darryl 'Truck' Bryant broke his right foot during practice Tuesday and will miss the rest of the NCAA tournament.Source: FOXSports.com News | 23 Mar 2010 | 8:26 pm Broken foot knocks WVU's Bryant out of tourneyMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia point guard Darryl "Truck" Bryant broke his right foot during practice Tuesday and will miss the rest of the NCAA tournament.Source: SI.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 8:26 pm Ervin Santana is scratched from startRight-hander skips a turn after banging his elbow on a piece of furniture.After losing staff ace John Lackey to free agency over the winter, the Angels need a healthy Ervin Santana to step up this season. So no one was laughing when the former All-Star banged his valuable right elbow on a piece of furniture a few days ago. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Mar 2010 | 8:21 pm Ervin Santana is scratched from startRight-hander skips a turn after banging his elbow on a piece of furniture. After losing staff ace John Lackey to free agency over the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 8:21 pm Lawyer: Cops don't want Big Ben's DNAGeorgia investigators have withdrawn their request for a DNA sample from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger who is accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old college student at a nightclub, an attorney for the player said Tuesday.Source: FOXSports.com News | 23 Mar 2010 | 7:58 pm Bruins beat Thrashers again, extend playoff leadBoston was in danger of giving up the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Fortunately for the Bruins, they had the right team chasing them.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 23 Mar 2010 | 7:38 pm Lawyer: Georgia Bureau of Investigation drops Ben Roethlisberger DNA requestSource: ESPN.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 7:31 pm Cirstea wins in straight sets in Key BiscayneSorana Cirstea of Romania defeated wild-card Michelle Larcher de Brito of Portugal 7-5, 7-6 (9) first round victory Tuesday at the Sony Ericsson Open and earned a second-round match with Venus Williams.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 7:11 pm Kyle Orton the Denver Broncos starter, but Brady Quinn competition welcome, says coach Josh McDanielsSource: ESPN.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 7:02 pm NFL approves new overtime ruleTeam owners vote 28-4 to change the sudden-death format in the playoffs. The team that gets the ball to start overtime must score a touchdown to win, or the other team gets a possession.Team owners vote 28-4 to change the sudden-death format in the playoffs. The team that gets the ball to start overtime must score a touchdown to win, or the other team gets a possession. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Mar 2010 | 7:00 pm In a hyper-macho Irish sport, a coming outDonal Og Cusack, a star on the hurling pitch, said it matter-of-factly: He is gay. His coming out reflects remarkable changes underway in Ireland, which didn't decriminalize homosexuality until 1993.The handshake says it all: powerful, determined, tight enough to make you wince. It's the grip of a man who stands his ground, and who challenges you for some of yours. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Mar 2010 | 6:59 pm Chad Billingsley optimistic after adjusting his deliveryHe was an All-Star last season but finished the year poorly. His spring work looks promising.He was an All-Star last season but finished the year poorly. His spring work looks promising. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 23 Mar 2010 | 6:31 pm New York Mets' Jose Reyes cleared to resume baseball activitiesSource: ESPN.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 6:28 pm NFL owners pass playoff overtime rules modificationSource: ESPN.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 6:26 pm Adams ponders 'dream' semi-finalRoss County manager Derek Adams hails his players' strength of character after dumping Hibernian out of the Scottish Cup to seal a semi-final meeting with Celtic.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Mar 2010 | 6:03 pm Roundtable: NCAA Tourney upsets may affect NBA draft prospectsThe rash of early upsets has not only changed the NCAA tournament landscape, but it's also put some fresh faces on the NBA Draft radar. SI.com's experts identify the top newcomers.Source: SI.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 5:01 pm Prosecutors: Arenas should get 3 months in jailWASHINGTON (AP) -- Prosecutors say NBA star Gilbert Arenas should go to jail for three months for bringing guns into the Washington Wizards locker room. His lawyer says the appropriate punishment is probation and community service.Source: SI.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 4:35 pm Marvez on how OT rule change affects playoffsWhether or not it needed fixing, Alex Marvez says the new OT rule adds a layer to late-game strategy.Source: FOXSports.com News | 23 Mar 2010 | 4:19 pm Peter King: NFL owners make right call on overtimeA new overtime rule de-emphasizing the importance of the coin flip will be in place for the 2010 NFL playoffs, and Peter King says it's the right move -- even if some coaches disagree.Source: SI.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 4:02 pm Nott'm Forest 2-0 Crystal PalaceNathan Tyson is on target as Nottingham Forest beat Crystal Palace to equal a club record of 12 straight home wins.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Mar 2010 | 3:45 pm Doncaster 0-1 NewcastleAndy Carroll puts his latest off-field controversy to one side to fire Newcastle one step closer to a Premier League return.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Mar 2010 | 3:42 pm Gold fears 2012 'white elephant'West Ham's co-owner David Gold warns that if West Ham fail to secure the move to the Olympic Stadium, the Stratford venue will become "another white elephant".Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Mar 2010 | 3:23 pm Top recruit Henderson finally inks letter with USCTop recruit Seantrel Henderson has finally signed his letter of intent to play at USC, according to his father, Sean. The 6-foot-8, 330-pound offensive lineman faxed his paperwork to USC just after 3 p.m. CST Tuesday.Source: SI.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 3:17 pm NFL approves modified sudden death OT for playoffsNFL owners approve a modified sudden death overtime proposal for the playoffs.Source: SI.com | 23 Mar 2010 | 3:12 pm NFL changes overtime for playoff gamesThe NFL has changed its overtime rules for playoff games. Starting next season, if a team wins the coin toss and then kicks a field goal, the other team gets the ball.Source: FOXSports.com News | 23 Mar 2010 | 1:40 pm Schuster claims Ivory Coast offerFormer Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster says he is on the verge of accepting an offer to coach Ivory Coast at the World Cup.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Mar 2010 | 1:22 pm Prosecutors: Arenas pushed for cover-upProsecutors say Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas tried to pressure teammate Javaris Crittenton into covering up their locker-room confrontation in December.Source: FOXSports.com News | 23 Mar 2010 | 1:15 pm St. John's wants to talk with Georgia Tech coach HewittGeorgia Tech athletic director Dan Radekovich was contacted by St. John’s on Monday morning about Paul Hewitt, the school's basketball coach, Hewitt told FOXSports.com.Source: FOXSports.com News | 23 Mar 2010 | 12:21 pm Ballesteros backs returning WoodsSeve Ballesteros describes Tiger Woods' return as "the best news that golf can have" while tipping the world number one for a winning return.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 23 Mar 2010 | 12:21 pm Mets star Reyes cleared to resume baseball activitiesNew York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has been cleared to resume baseball activities after doctors determined his thyroid levels have returned to normal.Source: FOXSports.com News | 23 Mar 2010 | 11:05 am Dale Jr. explains profanity-laced rantDale Earnhardt Jr. blamed his profanity-laced rant at Bristol Motor Speedway on frustration from a speeding penalty.Source: FOXSports.com News | 23 Mar 2010 | 10:07 am
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