World Sports News on Saturday, November 22, 2008

Knicks join Nets as major players for LeBron, Bosh in '10

The trade-happy Knicks finally have the means to chase multiple stars in the 2010 free-agent derby, including a pair of Olympic heroes, writes SI.com's Chris Mannix.
Source: SI.com | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:11 am

Witness: Vick found humor in seeing dogs die

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Source: SI.com | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:35 am

Stars captain Morrow out for year with torn ACL

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Source: SI.com | 22 Nov 2008 | 1:54 am

Tebow's understudy arrested for computer theft

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Source: SI.com | 22 Nov 2008 | 1:09 am

NFL fines Martz for saying refs 'screwed' Niners

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Source: SI.com | 21 Nov 2008 | 10:14 pm

$100 million contracts: Are they worth it?

Are $100M ballplayers really worth having? We grade all the moves.
Source: SI.com | 21 Nov 2008 | 8:44 pm

Donovan to join German power Bayern on loan

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Source: SI.com | 21 Nov 2008 | 8:21 pm

Favre, Jets will be stiffest test yet for undefeated Titans

Brett Favre's Jets have a legit shot at toppling the still-perfect Titans.
Source: SI.com | 21 Nov 2008 | 4:53 pm

Dr. Z: Coming full circle on flea flickers; a new wrinkle for FGs

Z-mail time: All about flea flickers, rotating linemen and more topics.
Source: SI.com | 21 Nov 2008 | 4:37 pm

Garnett enjoys happy Minnesota return with Celtics (Reuters)

Reuters - Boston's Kevin Garnett made his long-awaited return to the court in Minnesota on Friday and led the Celtics to a 95-78 victory over the Timberwolves.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:37 am

No. 1 North Carolina beats UC Santa Barbara 84-67 (AP)

AP - Even at less than his best, Tyler Hansbrough was a welcome sight in the lineup for his North Carolina teammates.
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:25 am

Harangody leads Irish past Loyola Marymount (AP)

Loyola Marymount's LaRon Armstead (24) grabs a rebound from Notre Dame's Ryan Ayers during the first half in an NCAA college basketball game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)AP - Corey Counts had just made his second straight long 3-pointer, and suddenly, No. 8 Notre Dame's lead over unheralded Loyola Marymount had shrunk to three points with seven minutes to go.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:06 am

Knicks set themselves up for 2010 with 2 deals (AP)

In this Oct. 5, 2008, file photo, Golden State's Al Harrington (3) catches a pass in front of New Orleans Hornets David West in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans. The Golden State Warriors traded disgruntled forward Al Harrington to the New York Knicks for guard Jamal Crawford on Friday. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)AP - The New York Knicks traded Zach Randolph and Jamal Crawford in separate deals Friday, parting with their two top scorers to free up coveted salary-cap space for the summer of 2010. Crawford was sent to Golden State for forward Al Harrington. Hours later, Randolph was shipped to the Los Angeles Clippers along with reserve guard Mardy Collins for Cuttino Mobley and Tim Thomas.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:06 am

Sorenstam's storied LPGA career ends (AP)

Annika Sorenstam, of Sweden, waves to the crowd as she walks towards the 18th green during the second round of the LPGA ADT Championship at the Trump International Golf Club Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 in West Palm Beach, Fla.  Sorenstam failed to make the cut in the last tournament of her storied career. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)AP - Standing in the center of a sun-drenched 18th green, as waves of cheers rippled from a packed gallery, Annika Sorenstam hugged caddie Terry McNamara and took the flag from his hand.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:04 am

Witness: Vick put family pets in with pit bulls (AP)

In this Aug. 27, 2007 file photo, Michael Vick arrives at federal court in Richmond, Va., with his lawyer, Billy Martin, right.  Vick is scheduled to plead guilty to state dogfighting and animal cruelty charges Tuesday Nov. 25, 2008  in a deal that calls for a suspended sentence and probation.  (AP Photo/Steve Helber, Pool file)AP - Michael Vick put family pets in rings with pit bulls and thought it was funny watching the trained killers injure or kill the helpless dogs, a witness told federal investigators during the dogfighting investigation that brought Vick down.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:44 am

Ribery back as Bayern target leaders Leverkusen (AFP)

Bayern Munich's French midfielder Franck Ribery, seen on November 5. Defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich will take on bottom side Energie Cottbus on Saturday with midfield star Ribery in the side despite his injury scare for France.(AFP/File/Filippo Monteforte)AFP - Defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich will take on bottom side Energie Cottbus on Saturday with midfield star Franck Ribery in the side despite his injury scare for France.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Nov 2008 | 4:58 am

Stempniak's OT goal ends Ducks' road streak (AP)

Anaheim Ducks' Corey Perry, top, falls on St. Louis Blues goalie Manny Legace during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, in St. Louis. The Blues won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)AP - Lee Stempniak scored an unassisted goal with 2:21 left in overtime, giving the St. Louis Blues a 3-2 victory over Anaheim and ending the Ducks' five-game road winning streak Friday night.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Nov 2008 | 4:41 am

Duke coasts past Michigan (AP)

Duke's Gerald Henderson (15) blocks a shot by Michigan's Zack Gibson (32) during the first half of an NCAA college men's basketball game Friday, Nov. 21, 2008  in New York.  (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)AP - Mike Krzyzewski roused the Duke Blue Devils on Friday and headed for Madison Square Garden, long before they were set to play Michigan in the 2K Sports Classic.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Nov 2008 | 3:40 am

KG's 1st game in Target Center is a rout (AP)

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett, right, shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves' Jason Collins in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Friday,  Nov. 21, 2008, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)AP - Make no mistake: Kevin Garnett still owns Target Center.



Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 22 Nov 2008 | 3:30 am

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Source: ESPN.com | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:50 am

Garnett's Target Center return hands Celtics a win

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Source: ESPN.com | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:36 am

Hansbrough returns, starts, scores 13 in UNC win

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Source: ESPN.com | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:17 am

Duke tops Michigan for 2K Sports Classic crown

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Source: ESPN.com | 22 Nov 2008 | 4:42 am

Paterno tells pep rally crowd he'll be back in 2009

With rumors of his retirement swirling about campus and throughout the country for days, an ailing but feisty Penn State head coach Joe Paterno told a pep rally at Rec Hall Friday night that he will return in 2009 "and run out of that tunnel next year."
Source: ESPN.com | 22 Nov 2008 | 4:05 am

Vick in Virginia as new details of abuse revealed

Suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick placed family pet dogs into a ring and let his trained pit bulls "cause major injuries" to the pets at his Bad Newz Kennels, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report released on Friday.
Source: ESPN.com | 22 Nov 2008 | 3:50 am

Giants' Burress will be game-time decision Sunday

Plaxico Burress was limited at practice and he will be a game-time decision on Sunday when the Giants face the Cardinals.
Source: ESPN.com | 22 Nov 2008 | 2:35 am

Crawford, Randolph traded by Knicks in two deals

The Warriors and Knicks have agreed in principle on a deal sending disgruntled forward Al Harrington to New York for Jamal Crawford.
Source: ESPN.com | 22 Nov 2008 | 1:59 am

Northwestern, Illinois to retire Sweet Sioux trophy

The Sweet Sioux Tomahawk trophy will be retired after Saturday's Northwestern-Illinois game.
Source: ESPN.com | 22 Nov 2008 | 1:30 am

Former All-Star Raines to manage Newark Bears

Former major league All-Star Tim Raines signed a two-year contract to manage the Newark Bears of the Atlantic League.
Source: ESPN.com | 22 Nov 2008 | 1:24 am

Obama Lobbies for Chicago Games in 2016

President-elect Barack Obama spoke via video on Friday to European Olympic committees at a meeting in Istanbul in an effort to sell Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Summer Games.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:33 am

Sports of The Times: N.F.L. Players Union Could Use the Help of Miller

As the N.F.L. players prepare to elect a new executive director for their union, they should seek the advice of Marvin Miller, the former Major League Baseball Players Association boss.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:27 am

Sports of The Times: A Coaching Great Is Forever a Character Builder

The first Joe Lapchick Character Awards were presented to three memorable college coaches at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:27 am

Returning to Harvard for an Encore on the Field

Noah Van Niel, last year’s starting fullback, will be on the field again Saturday belting out the national anthem before the Crimson’s annual game against Yale.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:59 am

Del Potro Falters, and Spain Pulls Even in Davis Cup

Argentina’s David Nalbandian had a one-match lead over Spain in the Davis Cup final until Feliciano López caught up with the home team in the day’s second match.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:48 am

Women’s Roundup: Hartford Defuses a Rally to Hold Off No. 6 Duke

Lisa Etienne scored 15 points to help Hartford upset No. 6 Duke, 53-51, at the DePaul Invitational in Chicago.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:45 am

For Utah and B.Y.U., Football Rivalry a Religion

Many college football rivalries are conducted with a religious fervor, but when Utah and B.Y.U. play, as they will on Saturday, the fervor has religion in its roots.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:43 am

Little Resistance in Duke’s Smooth Win

Led by Kyle Singler, the Duke Blue Devils found the smoothness they so badly lacked in their opening victory against Southern Illinois to dispatch Michigan, 71-56.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:39 am

Bucks 104, Knicks 87: Marbury Given Chance to Play, but Declines

Stephon Marbury got his uniform back for one night but his refusal to play exacerbated the tension between him and Coach Mike D’Antoni.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:37 am

N.B.A. Roundup: Carter Forces Overtime, Then Helps Nets Put Away Raptors

Vince Carter scored 39 points against his former team and the Nets rallied from an 18-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors, 129-127, in overtime on Friday night.


Source: NYT > Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:37 am

Webber seriously injured in crash

Formula One driver Mark Webber is seriously injured after colliding with a car while riding his bike at a charity event in Tasmania.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:24 am

Hatton & Malignaggi make weight

Ricky Hatton and Paulie Malignaggi both make the weight ahead of their light-welterweight contest in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Nov 2008 | 10:41 pm

Australia v New Zealand (Sat)

Australia are red-hot favourites to be crowned world champions for the 10th time in Saturday's World Cup final against New Zealand.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Nov 2008 | 10:18 pm

Sorenstam says farewell to Tour

Annika Sorenstam ends her LPGA Tour career after missing the cut in Florida.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Nov 2008 | 9:08 pm

Lopez draws Spain level in final

David Nalbandian and Feliciano Lopez win a match apiece to leave Argentina and Spain tied at 1-1 after day one of the Davis Cup final.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Nov 2008 | 9:02 pm

Ferdinand & Cole to produce film

England stars Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Cole are linking up with rapper 50 Cent and actor Danny Dyer on a new British gangster movie.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Nov 2008 | 8:26 pm

Gallas 'stripped' of captain role

William Gallas loses the Arsenal captaincy after his public attack on the team, BBC Sport understands.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Nov 2008 | 8:13 pm

Kinnear open to role for Shearer

Manager Joe Kinnear tells the BBC's Football Focus "the door is always open" for Alan Shearer to work at Newcastle.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Nov 2008 | 5:38 pm

Gerrard vows to stay at Anfield

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says he wants to end his career at Anfield before turning to management.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Nov 2008 | 5:04 pm

England v South Africa (Sat)

England aim to bounce back from defeat by Australia when they face South Africa on Saturday in a repeat of last year's World Cup final.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 21 Nov 2008 | 4:19 pm

Nalbandian gives Argentina edge in Davis Cup final

David Nalbandian has defeated Spain's David Ferrer 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in the opening singles match of the Davis Cup final, putting Argentina on track for its first title.

Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 21 Nov 2008 | 5:19 pm

Berbatov ruled out for two Man United matches

Dimitar Berbatov has been ruled out of Manchester United's next two matches with a hamstring injury.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Nov 2008 | 11:30 pm

Sir Alex pondering Campbell recall

Sir Alex Ferguson admits he recall Fraizer Campbell from his loan spell at Tottenham in January - but will not let Danny Welbeck leave on loan.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Nov 2008 | 11:29 pm

Donovan to join German giants Bayern on loan

Landon Donovan will join German champion Bayern Munich in a loan deal, according to Bayern's Uli Hoeness.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Nov 2008 | 10:34 pm

Donovan to join Bayern Munich on loan


Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Nov 2008 | 9:03 pm

Juve boss rebuffs Buffon sale talk

Juventus' Claudio Ranieri has denied rumors that Gianluigi Buffon is set for a big-money move to Man City.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Nov 2008 | 7:44 pm

Gallas loses Gunners role - Report

William Gallas has been stripped of the Arsenal captaincy and dropped for Saturday, according to reports in France.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Nov 2008 | 7:19 pm

Gallas reveals tensions with the France squad

First Arsenal, now France. William Gallas' new autobiography reveals French tensions during Euro 2008.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Nov 2008 | 7:02 pm

Defying the Premiership prediction odds

Each and every Friday, our own Nick Webster will be giving you his Premier League weekend predictions.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Nov 2008 | 6:49 pm

Scolari keen for Ballack to stay on

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has hailed Michael Ballack's "direct" German style and revealed his hope that the midfielder pens a new deal.
Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 21 Nov 2008 | 1:46 pm

Panama's Caballero snatches boxing's IBF title from Molitor

Panama's Celestino Caballero has registered a fourth round technical knockout of Steve Molitor, taking the Canadian's IBF super bantamweight title belt at the Casino Rama. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:09 am

NHL roundup: Friday's action on the ice

The upstart Bruins are reminding sports fans in Boston there are more teams to cheer for than the Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots. Marc Savard and Patrice Bergeron had a goal and an...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:40 am

Trail Blazers easily beat Kings

Steve Blake made six 3-pointers and scored 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers pulled away in the third quarter Friday night for a 117-94 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:29 am

Hornets-Thunder, Box


Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:23 am

Hornets thump Thunder in return to Oklahoma City

David West scored 19 points, Chris Paul added 17 in the city where his NBA career began and the New Orleans Hornets had a triumphant return to Oklahoma City on Friday night with a 105-80...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:18 am

No. 1 North Carolina beats UC Santa Barbara 84-67

Ty Lawson led six players in double figures with 19 points, including Tyler Hansbrough who had 13 in his season debut, and No. 1 North Carolina defeated UC Santa Barbara 84-67 Friday night.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:13 am

Harangody leads Irish past Loyola Marymount

Luke Harangody had 27 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 8 Notre Dame staggered to a 65-54 victory over winless Loyola Marymount on Friday night. Tory Jackson added 16 points and seven...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:11 am

Caballero stops Molitor in 4th round

Panama's Celestino Caballero beat previously undefeated Steve Molitor on Friday night, stopping the Canadian 52 seconds into the fourth round to retain the WBC super featherweight title and
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:11 am

Irina Slutskaya too busy to think about retirement

"It's a different life," she said Friday with her trademark bubbly laugh. "This is just great." The two-time world figure skating champion and Olympic medalist may not have skated...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:11 am

Greg Kielsa beats Ray Olubowale to win Canadian heavyweight boxing title

RAMA, Ont. - Former Polish champion Greg Kielsa added the Canadian heavyweight boxing title to his resume Friday night. The 239-pound resident of Brampton, Ont., earned a unanimous...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 5:07 am

Joe Beimel's days with Dodgers apparently over

Agent Joe Sroba says team has expressed no interest in re-signing the left-handed reliever, and GM Ned Colletti confirms Sroba's belief that Dodgers 'want to go in a different direction.' ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Juan Pablo Angel has a career full of goals

The New York Red Bulls' star forward has put up high numbers in a 16-year career that's spanned three continents. He is MLS' best foreign acquisition by far. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

War and the Roses for Oregon State

Jack Yoshihara might not make it to the big game, but it won't be because he isn't allowed to be there, as was the case in 1942. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Lakers take on new-look Nuggets

L.A. hosts Denver, which is 7-1 with Chauncey Billups running the point. The Lakers play host tonight to the Denver...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Clippers get Zach Randolph from Knicks for Mobley, Thomas

The forward is averaging 20.5 points and 12.5 rebounds for New York. Mardy Collis is also part of the deal. The...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Bruins bounce back for a victory

Senior forward Alfred Aboya, who helped spark a 20-2 run in UCLA's 77-60 victory over Southern Illinois, injures his left hand but X-rays are negative. He'll have an MRI exam when he returns to L.A. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Ricky Hatton vs. Paulie Malignaggi bout brings in the Brits

Hatton's fan base returns one year after the British boxer's loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ricky Hatton makes his...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Taj Gibson leads USC to big victory

He has 17 points, 15 rebounds and five blocked shots in a 73-46 win over Chattanooga. Taj Gibson scored 17 points...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Brand lifts 76ers past the Clippers

His 15-foot shot in the final minute gives Philadelphia an 89-88 victory over L.A. Naturally, the winning shot...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Trojans play to enjoy this day off

With no game, or even a practice, on the schedule Saturday, relaxation appears to be tops on players' to-do list. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Spain comes back in Davis Cup final - CNN International


Telegraph.co.uk

Spain comes back in Davis Cup final
CNN International - 26 minutes ago
(CNN) -- Spain's Feliciano Lopez upset Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro in the second singles of the Davis Cup final on Friday, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-3, leveling the two nations at a point each.
Nalbandian Gives Argentine Crowd Reason to Cheer New York Times
From Ecstasy to Injury: Davis Cup final, Day 1 Tennis Magazine
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Source: Google News - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:35 am

Rockets finally rise to occasion - Houston Chronicle


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Rockets finally rise to occasion
Houston Chronicle - 29 minutes ago
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McGrady gets 14 points in fourth quarter; Rockets top Wizards 103-91 The Canadian Press
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Source: Google News - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:32 am

Little Resistance in Duke’s Smooth Win - New York Times


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Little Resistance in Duke’s Smooth Win
New York Times - 45 minutes ago
Michigan’s Zack Novak, with ball, was not the only Wolverines player who was overwhelmed by Duke. By JOSHUA ROBINSON One of Michigan Coach John Beilein’s concerns at the beginning of the Coaches vs.
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Source: Google News - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:15 am

Montreal withdraws bid for MLS expansion team; Vancouver, Ottawa ... - The Canadian Press


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Montreal withdraws bid for MLS expansion team; Vancouver, Ottawa ...
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LOS ANGELES - Montreal withdrew its bid for a Major League Soccer expansion team, commissioner Don Garber said Friday in his state-of-the-league address.
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Source: Google News - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:10 am

Focus on present a gift - Boston Herald


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Focus on present a gift
Boston Herald - 51 minutes ago
By Stephen Harris When Milan Lucic dropped the gloves and went at it with the Panthers’ Nick Boynton in the second period at the Garden last night, it appeared that Lucic actually eased up a bit on the ex-Bruin in the one-sided and bloody fight.
Bruins continue surge, top Panthers Sports Network
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Source: Google News - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:10 am

Randy Moss still sees double - Boston Herald


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Randy Moss still sees double
Boston Herald - 51 minutes ago
By Karen Guregian FOXBORO - Randy Moss can’t escape being under the microscope every offensive play. There are those who believe the Patriots [team stats] all-world receiver is not playing hard.
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Source: Google News - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:09 am

Did the Knicks go shopping for their 2010 present? - Fort Worth Star Telegram


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Did the Knicks go shopping for their 2010 present?
Fort Worth Star Telegram - 52 minutes ago
By SCOOTER HENDON Could LeBron be headed to the New York market after next season? And would his choice be the Knicks, or the Nets?
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Source: Google News - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:09 am

Nuggets no match for Lakers - International Herald Tribune


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Nuggets no match for Lakers
International Herald Tribune - 53 minutes ago
AP LOS ANGELES: Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 29 points in the third quarter before sitting out the fourth, Andrew Bynum had 13 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 104-90 on Friday night.
Lakers roll by Nuggets again Los Angeles Times
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Source: Google News - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:08 am

Celtics give third degree - Boston Herald


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Celtics give third degree
Boston Herald - 59 minutes ago
By Mark Murphy Even with Kevin Garnett playing his first game last night as a Celtic in his old home - the Target Center - the stretches of empty seats told a sad economic story.
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Source: Google News - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:01 am

Green rising: MSU in position for share of Big Ten crown - DetNews.com


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Green rising: MSU in position for share of Big Ten crown
DetNews.com - 1 hour ago
EAST LANSING -- After Tuesday's practice, on the busiest day of media interviews this season, 330-pound Roland Martin decided to switch roles.
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Source: Google News - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 6:01 am

Joe Beimel's days with Dodgers apparently over

Agent Joe Sroba says team has expressed no interest in re-signing the left-handed reliever, and GM Ned Colletti confirms Sroba's belief that Dodgers 'want to go in a different direction.'

Unless the Dodgers change their minds, Joe Beimel will be pitching for a new team next season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Lakers take on new-look Nuggets

L.A. hosts Denver, which is 7-1 with Chauncey Billups running the point.

The Lakers play host tonight to the Denver Nuggets, who have gone 7-1 since acquiring point guard Chauncey Billups from the Detroit Pistons.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Clippers get Zach Randolph from Knicks for Mobley, Thomas

The forward is averaging 20.5 points and 12.5 rebounds for New York. Mardy Collis is also part of the deal.

The reshaping of the Clippers continued with the acquisition of forward Zach Randolph and guard Mardy Collins from the New York Knicks for shooting guard Cuttino Mobley and forward Tim Thomas.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Mixing politics and football, and other pressing issues

Chris Dufresne takes time out (he gets two per half) each Friday during the season to answer your questions on college football.

Question: The president has no power to influence the BCS until he orders the Justice Department to investigate the BCS for anti-trust violations. Does the most powerful man in the world mean anything to you? You seem a bit lost when you have to mix politics with sports. Better luck next time.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Bruins bounce back for a victory

Senior forward Alfred Aboya, who helped spark a 20-2 run in UCLA's 77-60 victory over Southern Illinois, injures his left hand but X-rays are negative. He'll have an MRI exam when he returns to L.A.

Alfred Aboya gave Southern Illinois fits.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Ricky Hatton vs. Paulie Malignaggi bout brings in the Brits

Hatton's fan base returns one year after the British boxer's loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Ricky Hatton makes his return to the MGM Grand boxing ring tonight in a 12-round match that has given his dedicated and noisy fan base another reason to depart Manchester, England, in early winter.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Taj Gibson leads USC to big victory

He has 17 points, 15 rebounds and five blocked shots in a 73-46 win over Chattanooga.

Taj Gibson scored 17 points to lead No. 19 USC to a 73-46 win against Chattanooga in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off on Friday night.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Brand lifts 76ers past the Clippers

His 15-foot shot in the final minute gives Philadelphia an 89-88 victory over L.A.

Naturally, the winning shot came from Elton Brand.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

War and the Roses for Oregon State

Jack Yoshihara might not make it to the big game, but it won't be because he isn't allowed to be there, as was the case in 1942.

Jack Yoshihara, a Japanese American and a sophomore reserve on Oregon State's football team, was practicing in mid-December 1941, just as he had throughout the season.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Trojans play to enjoy this day off

With no game, or even a practice, on the schedule Saturday, relaxation appears to be tops on players' to-do list.

For the first time in nearly two months, USC players have a free Saturday.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 22 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am
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