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Automatically compiled digests of SPORTS news stories
(originally aggregated by the Google News)


Saturday


  • Feb-04 -- 1. Reserve Judgment: Stein's All-Star Benches
    Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic was the leading vote-getter with 1,600,390 votes and will start for the Eastern Conference in front of his home crowd at Amway Center in this month's All-Star Game.
    The 61st annual gathering of the league's best will feature red (west) and blue (east) tonal jerseys with oversized lettering inspired by the aesthetic of the 1992 uniforms. More...

  • Feb-04 -- NFL: Expansion not in league's immediate plans
    Associated Press NFL commissioner Roger Goodell poses with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after a news conference Friday.
    We know what our television situation is. More...

  • Feb-04 -- Roundup: Isles drop Sens in OT; Panthers edgs Jets
    OTTAWA -- Mark Eaton scored 2:35 into overtime in his 600th NHL game to give the New York Islanders a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Friday night.
    Versteeg took a pass from Mikael Samuelsson at the left circle. More...

  • Feb-04 -- Pacers pick up rare win in Dallas
    Stow and his family sued the Dodgers in California state court, then filed the claim with the federal court in July, weeks after owner Frank McCourt put the team in bankruptcy.
    Stow's lawsuit, as against the debtors, was automatically stayed under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code when the debtors filed for bankruptcy protection on June 27, 2011. More...

Friday


  • Feb-03 -- Second-round play called off at Qatar Masters due to wind
    Gusts of 35mph meant less than three hours' play was possible on the second day of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters in Doha - and the second leg of the European Tour's Middle East swing has now been cut to 54 holes.
    You feel like you are eating a lot of sand and I really surprised myself after five-and-a-half weeks off." More...

  • Feb-03 -- Top seed Tomas Berdych in semis
    In another good day for the host nation, Gael Monfils and Nicolas Mahut triumphed in their respective Round 2 duels to join fellow countrymen Gilles Simon, Richard Gasquet and Guillaume Ruffin in the quarterfinals of the Open Sud de France at Montpellier.
    Gael Monfils delighted the home fans as he fired 17 aces on his way to a straightforward 6-3 6-3 victory over American Michael Russell. More...

  • Feb-03 -- Patriots' Light must hold up against Giants' fierce pass rushers
    INDIANAPOLIS -- No big deal, just a costly mistake.
    "I am sorry about that. (But) at the end of the day I don't really know what I could have discussed with you guys between Tuesday's media day and Wednesday morning. More...

  • Feb-03 -- Top quarterback prospect Jameis Winston headed to Florida State
    The Portland Trail Blazers announced on Friday that center Greg Oden will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee in Vail, CO, today to remove debris.
    Oden hasn't appeared in a game for the Blazers in two years. More...

Friday


  • Feb-03 -- Duke defeats Virginia Tech convincingly
    Duke guard Seth Curry, shown last week against Maryland, was shut down by Virginia Tech in the Hokies' upset of the top-ranked Blue Devils last season. (Toni L. Sandys - THE WASHINGTON POST) Lost amid the excitement of Virginia Tech’s successful National Signing Day is the marquee men's basketball game here in Blacksburg on Thursday night, when No. 7 Duke comes to town to face the struggling Hokies.
    Duke made eight 3s in the game, while the Hokies were limited to three. More...

  • Feb-03 -- Kyle Stanley bounces back with 2-under 69
    Scottsdale in Arizona is the next stop for the PGA Tour and more specifically the TPC Scottsdale where the Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played at the venue that has been its home since 1987.
    The winner walks away with a cool $1,098,000. More...

  • Feb-03 -- Blake Griffin won't enter dunk contest
    LA Clippers power forward Blake Griffin dunked on Kendrick Perkins of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, in what people have deemed the "Dunk of the Year."
    And, later, Durant totaly get out of Griffins way, in order to not being in a great poster. More...

  • Feb-03 -- Bettman addresses clock controversy
    The starting lineup of the 2012 NBA All-Star Game Western Conference team will feature four Los Angeles stars - two from the Lakers and two from the Clippers.
    Let me at least have that one. More...

Friday


  • Feb-03 -- GSP looms over UFC 143's main event
    Sometimes. just sometimes … it'd be nice if Georges St. Pierre just let loose.
    This weekend's UFC 143 interim welterweight title fight kind of feels like it's shaping up to be one of those stories, where the outcome of the main event will send the division in one of two ways. More...

  • Feb-03 -- Nationals agree to terms with Edwin Jackson
    "From the start of spring training, when everyone talks about 'You have too many starters,' to the reality of the grueling major league season when you're looking for starters, we feel that we have good depth and a great talent base."
    Q: Edwin Jackson is a guy you've been after for quite some time, as far back as 2010. More...

  • Feb-03 -- Angelo Dundee stood in the corner of champions
    Angelo Dundee, the man who trained and motivated Muhammad Ali to boxing greatness, has died aged 90.
    "To motivate (a fighter) takes a special skill and there aren't many people that can do it. More...

  • Feb-03 -- Texans lose another assistant coach to Raiders
    St-Pierre was instead matched up against Condit, but was forced to withdraw due to injury.
    Defeat Condit on Saturday night, and destiny shines brightly in the form of a fight with the great welterweight champion, Georges St Pierre, of Canada. More...

Thursday


Thursday


Thursday


  • Feb-02 -- Celtics go above .500 with 100-64 rout of Raptors
    The Raptors have won three of five to snap an eight-game skid, but are fresh off a 100-77 beating at the hands of the Hawks, who were allowed to shoot 51.3 percent from the field, including Joe Johnson who scored 30 points in three quarters of play.
    Boston shot 52% from the field, with 30 assists on 39 buckets. More...

  • Feb-02 -- 12 golfers who might win the Waste Management Phoenix Open
    Scottsdale in Arizona is the next stop for the PGA Tour and more specifically the TPC Scottsdale where the Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played at the venue that has been its home since 1987.
    The $6.1 million event starts Thursday at TPC Scottsdale. More...

  • Feb-02 -- Georgetown vs. Connecticut: Hoyas smother Huskies in 58-44 win
    Point guard Jason Clark leads Georgetown with a 15.6 point per game average.
    Napier is second on the club in scoring, averaging 14.3 points per game, while Oriakhi is second on the team in rebounding behind center Andre Drummond . More...

  • Feb-02 -- Robinson has 20 points, 17 rebounds as No. 8 Kansas cruises to 84-62 win over ...
    Added junior guard Monica Engelman: "I'd just say it sucks."
    How will Kansas and Missouri defend each other in the frontcourt with Robinson and Withey against Ricardo Ratliffe and Kim English? How much zone will the Tigers’ play? Oklahoma had some success in the first half with a zone against the Jayhawks. More...

Wednesday


  • Feb-01 -- Georgia Tech vs. Florida State
    Georgia Tech's first season under head coach Brian Gregory hasn't gone according to plan, as the team is just 8-13 overall and has just one win in seven league bouts thus far.
    I wanted to have an effect on the game." More...

  • Feb-01 -- Eddie Goldman Picks Florida State
    With national signing day finally underway, the top players in the country are beginning to fall in the hands of a few lucky teams.
    While preparing for Thursday's bowl game against Florida State, Notre Dame finds out it gets a commitment from one of the nation's top running backs. More...

  • Feb-01 -- Amare Stoudemire expected to play
    NEW YORK Carmelo Anthony came back and the New York Knicks' offensive woes went away.
    I'm glad to hear that the Knicks (who are 8-13, 7 games back in their division, and have lost 8 of their last 10 games) are "back on track" because they beat the worst team in the NBA. Keep up the good work. More...

  • Feb-01 -- Rockets trying to acquire Kaman
    The Houston Rockets have had extensive discussions with the New Orleans Hornets about center Chris Kaman and appear to be in the lead to trade for him, numerous sources told SI.com.
    Philadelphia does not intend to pursue Kaman , a source close to the 76ers told SI.com's Zach Lowe. More...

Wednesday


  • Feb-01 -- Are the Celtics Better Without Rajon Rondo?
    CLEVELAND -- It is said that revenge is a dish best served cold, but there was still steam rising from the Celtics when they took the floor last night.
    Rudy Gay might be the most under appreciated talent in the NBA. Had a chance to catch him a couple times this week, and his game is ridiculously smooth. More...

  • Feb-01 -- Chipper Jones upbeat about his health, Braves' chances, as he prepares for ...
    The seven-time All-Star and 1999 National League MVP has also had surgery on both knees in the past two years. don't plan on throwing him any retirement parties anytime soon.
    Brave going into the Future, so long as A) He stays with the team (lol) and B) He produces.The hype on this guy has been tremendous. More...

  • Feb-01 -- Illinois comes out on top in bruising battle against Michigan State
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    The loss cost the Spartans (17-5, 6-3) a chance to move into first place in the Big Ten with No. 3 Ohio State. More...

  • Feb-01 -- Rangers Vs. Devils: Brodeur Leads New Jersey To Victory In Shootout
    After David Clarkson capitalized on a strange bounce to tie the game with just 47.6 seconds left in regulation, Ilya Kovalchuk scored the deciding goal in the shootout to give the Devils a much-needed 4-3 shootout victory over the East-leading Rangers on Tuesday night at Prudential Center.
    Parise spent the All-Star break in Minnesota. More...

Wednesday


  • Feb-01 -- Lakers ask about Gilbert Arenas
    The Lakers' go-to guys took turns scoring down the stretch to push past Minnesota.
    We all knew that the Los Angeles Lakers were having issues at the point guard spot, but apparently they've decided to hit the panic button only 19 games into the season. More...

  • Feb-01 -- Stormy patch for Magic and Howard as decision time nears
    Even though some of the biggest names in sports strangely (I'm sorry, Florida) keep summer homes in Orlando.
    Beat up or not, the Magic, a traditional power in the East, have forgotten how to play at the offensive end of the floor. More...

  • Feb-01 -- With tour proposals, seasons wouldn't really end
    Steven Stricker the 44 year old American professional golfer was born on 23 rd February 1967 in Edgerton, Wisconsin.
    With less than 200 days remaining before the 2012 PGA Championship will be played at Kiawah Island Golf Resort's Ocean Course, transportation, parking and public safety are the big focal points for tournament organizers. More...

  • Feb-01 -- Astros sign 16 year veteran Livan Hernandez
    While the move certainly isn't flashy, it gives the Astros a reliable innings eater who will take the ball every 5th day, without exception.
    More...

Tuesday


Tuesday


  • Jan-31 -- Russell Westbrook's fire helps fuel Thunder
    James, with yet another early season Player of the Week nod, led the Heat to an impressive 4-0 record with wins over the Bulls, Knicks, Pistons and Cavs while averaging 29.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game on 49.1% shooting from the field.
    Oklahoma City's 120-109 victory over Golden State on Jan. 27 was keyed by Westbrook's 28 points, 11 assists, seven steals and six rebounds. More...

  • Jan-31 -- Heat shake off slow start, beat Hornets 109-95 By The Associated Press ...
    LeBron James scored 35 points, while reigning MVP Derrick Rose wasted two chances in the final 23 seconds and the Miami Heat escaped with a 97-93 win over the Bulls in Chicago yesterday.
    Sure enough, the Heat started slowly _ and found themselves in a 12-point hole against a team with the worst record in the Western Conference. More...

  • Jan-31 -- Patriots' Ochocinco finally hits big stage, but as bit player
    Ochocinco finished the season with 15 catches for 276 yards and 1 touchdown.
    They're all guys who used to be extremely talented wide receivers, and they all were problematic as teammates. More...

  • Jan-31 -- The Dallas Mavericks Take Down the Phoenix Suns 122-99
    PHOENIX It would only be fitting for
    Dallas offense was just so relentless, Phoenix could never catch up. More...

Tuesday


  • Jan-31 -- New owner says he won't change Astros' name
    After an ownership and front office change, it's safe to say the Houston Astros are changing things up.
    When the Houston Astros join the Mariners in the American League West Division in 2013, they may not be the Astros at all. More...

  • Jan-31 -- Rubio to Bryant: Spain will take gold in Olympics
    MINNEAPOLIS had 35 points and 14 rebounds and scored 28 to give the a much-needed road victory, 106-101 over the on Sunday night.
    The 12-2 run was efficient and deadly, and has been sorely missing for most of the season. More...

  • Jan-31 -- Heat shake off slow start, beat Hornets 109-95
    Bosh got the rebound, and Miami began celebrating.
    Chicago's Derrick Rose, the league's Most Valuable Player, wound up with 34 points and produced some beautiful basketball but he will regret his failure at the foul line in the final minute. More...

  • Jan-31 -- Brady on brink of joining NFL legends
    "Honestly, I haven't really given much thought to any records or anything like that," Brady said after arriving in Indianapolis.
    "Tom works extremely hard. More...

Monday


  • Jan-30 -- Source of Lakers stability: Metta World Peace?!?!
    The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled mightily of late, especially on the road, so head coach Mike Brown decided to change things up on Sunday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.
    The FanSided.com Sports Network dishes out non-stop sports news and views on your favorite teams and topics. More...

  • Jan-30 -- Rally Squirrel pinch hits on Skip Schumaker's baseball card
    In the weeks that followed, you'll remember that the rally squirrel became a baseball sensation as Schumaker and the St. Louis Cardinals surged to an unlikely World Series title.
    The squirrel card, strangely, includes Schumaker's name and his cleats and little else about the Cardinals infielder. More...

  • Jan-30 -- Jon Jones Opens As Massive Favorite Over Rashad Evans
    Ever since Chael Sonnen dominated Anderson Silva for 23 minutes before the middleweight champion magically pulled a submission out of thin air back in 2010, you've been longing for the rematch.
    We already know UFC on FOX 3 on May 5 has Jim Miller vs. Nate Diaz , which is a fight with a lot of potential for fireworks. More...

  • Jan-30 -- Terry scores 34, Mavs beat Spurs 101-100 in OT
    Terry scored the last four points in overtime, after hitting a tying 15-footer with a half-second remaining in regulation, and the Mavericks came back after blowing a big lead against San Antonio's reserves to beat the Spurs 101-100 Sunday night.
    More...

Monday


  • Jan-30 -- Report: UFC on Fox 2 averages 4.37 million
    Ever since Chael Sonnen dominated Anderson Silva for 23 minutes before the middleweight champion magically pulled a submission out of thin air back in 2010, you've been longing for the rematch.
    Early in the fourth round, Davis landed a punishing rib kick, but Evans did not slow down. More...

  • Jan-30 -- In All-Star gala with head-turning results, Crosby's neck is top story
    Sidney Crosby has been dealing with more than just concussion issues.
    On and on the questions go, making everyone involved just a little uncomfortable. More...

  • Jan-30 -- Cavaliers score last 12 points of game, win 88-87 to snap Celtics' 4-game win ...
    I don't expect the same kind of production against the C's.
    "There was a point where I came back in, it was a three-point lead and we stretched it. More...

  • Jan-30 -- DeRozan scores 19 in second half to lead Raptors past Nets 94-73
    With the Raptors being in desperate need of an offensive playmaker with Bargnani out of the line-up, Kleiza, DeMar DeRozan , and Leandro Barbosa will once again have to step up offensively, if the Raptors hope to keep pace with Deron Williams and Co. Williams is averaging 20.9 points and 12.3 assists in his last seven games against the Dinos, and the veteran point guard has never lost in 14 career matchups versus Toronto.
    The Toronto Raptors head east to New Jersey on Sunday to face off against a Nets team that is playing pretty decent basketball at the moment. More...

Sunday


  • Jan-29 -- Contenders Or Not?West opinions
    All Star guard Dwyane Wade returned from a six-game injury absence with 28 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 99-89 win over the New York Knicks in an up-tempo encounter on Friday.
    "We just couldn't sustain it all the way through. More...

  • Jan-29 -- Columbus Blue Jackets to play host for 2013 NHL All-Star Game
    Two sources told the newspaper on Friday night that officials from the Blue Jackets and the Columbus Sports Commission are in Ottawa, Ont., for a Saturday announcement.
    Brendan Morrison came at the right price tag for the Chicago Blackhawks and could poten. More...

  • Jan-29 -- Australian Open 2012: Victoria Azarenka sees bright future for women's game ...
    Associated Press January 28, 2012, 3:55 p.m. MELBOURNE, Australia Victoria Azarenka started celebrating, then suddenly did a double-take to ask her coach, "What happened?" The answer: She had just produced one of the most lopsided Australian Open final victories to capture a Grand Slam title and the No. 1 ranking in women's tennis for the first time.
    ''It was pretty special,'' Azarenka said. More...

  • Jan-29 -- Aldridge scores 23 points to lead Trail Blazers 109-71
    Post Forum members consistently offer thought-provoking, timely comments on politics, national and international affairs.
    PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Trail Blazers had their worst defeat of the season at Phoenix earlier this month. More...

Sunday


Sunday


  • Jan-29 -- USC football: Kyle Prater transfers to Northwestern
    The Hillside native has decided to return to the Midwest and play football for the Northwestern Wildcats. Rumors had been swirling for weeks that the USC transfer was looking to transfer closer to home.
    If Prater doesn't get an exception to play next season and has to sit out a year, the Wildcats will look to senior Demetrius Fields and junior Rashad Lawrence to fill the void left by the departures of Jeremy Ebert and Drake Dunsmore in the passing game. More...

  • Jan-29 -- Report: Colts moved on from Peyton Manning weeks ago
    Just as Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is getting ready to host a big bunch of NFL people, assorted media and fans from all across the world in a week-long Super Bowl party, one begins to wonder if he's ready to kick one longtime resident to the curb.
    Odds are Manning is done playing for the Colts, perhaps even done playing football entirely. More...

  • Jan-29 -- Aldridge scores 23 points to lead Trail Blazers 109-71
    The last time the Phoenix Suns played the Portland Trailblazers, they ran Portland out of the U.S. Airways Center in a 25 point drubbing.
    Rudy Gay, Memphis' leading scorer at 18.9 points per game, had just 11. More...

  • Jan-29 -- BYU Cougars vs. St. Mary's Gaels: Report card
    Anson Winder provide d some much-needed energy off the bench in the first half.
    More...





Saturday


  • Jan-28 -- St. John's Comes Up Short Against Duke
    DURHAM, N.C. -- You wonder if the members of the Wonder Five know what they're getting into, wonder if they're ready to walk into the coliseum known as Cameron Indoor Stadium, wonder if they're prepared to take on the gladiators known as the Duke Blue Devils, wonder if they won't get rattled by the Crazies who have plenty of rhetoric at their disposal to turn their thumbs down and their noses up at this wonderfully young St. John's team.
    Clemson, SC Tricia Liston had 16 points. leading No. 5 Duke 37 win over Clemson at Littlejohn Coliseum. More...

  • Jan-28 -- LeBron works to shed 'choker' label
    ALL-Star guard Dwyane Wade scored 28 points after missing the past six games with a right ankle sprain and the Miami Heat withstood a barrage of three-pointers to beat the shorthanded New York Knicks 99-89 in the NBA on Friday night.
    Toney Douglas added 16 points, Landry Fields had 14 and Amare Stoudemire 12. More...

  • Jan-28 -- Phoenix Suns Vs. Memphis Grizzlies: TV Schedule, Lineups And More
    The at-home numbers, added up, are fairly stunning.
    Game 3: Warriors 101, Blazers 93 - Finally away from the friendly confines of the Rose Garden, the Blazers fell short to the Warriors in the final game to fall short of becoming the third team to sweep their three for all. More...

  • Jan-28 -- Indicted ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky asks court's permission to see his ...
    HARRISBURG, Pa (Reuters) - Former Penn State University football coach Jerry Sandusky, who is under house arrest on charges of child sexual abuse, has asked a Pennsylvania court to allow supervised visits with his grandchildren that are now prohibited.
    My niece just graduated from there." More...

Saturday


Saturday


  • Jan-28 -- At Joe Paterno memorial service, Phil Knight shows true leadership
    STATE COLLEGE, Pa (Reuters) - The son of late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno told 10,000 mourners on Thursday his father died "with a clear conscience," and former players shared why they worshipped the man in a final goodbye to the legendary "JoePa."
    Paterno Ave. would be a much more fitting tribute and State College and University Park would share the tribute. More...

  • Jan-28 -- Ryan Suter isn't planning to re-sign before trade deadline
    I am a big Weber fan. No. 1, he's a righty and No. 2, he plays for Nashville, but bottom line. he's the real deal big, strong, skates well and is a force whenever he's on the ice.
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  • Jan-28 -- Rutgers Is Left to Re-Evaluate Program's Worth
    "I really feel like from the day we got here that we were going to do it the right way and build it the right way, and make it last.
    Having a coach familiar with the Tri-State area would be a major benefit to a program without the prestige to recruit on a national level. More...

  • Jan-28 -- Rose on fire in lighting up Bucks
    The team disclosed the update after more tests on Friday, one day after saying Bogut would be out indefinitely.
    Booker did not play in the meetings with the Rockets last season. More...

Friday


  • Jan-27 -- Tunisia and co-hosts Gabon advance with dramatic late wins
    The win means that the Eagles of Carthage will go through with a game to spare if co-hosts Gabon do not lose to Morocco in the other Group C fixture to be played later on Friday.
    I can say I have some concerns.'' More...

  • Jan-27 -- Ivan Aska, Murray State's best post player, ready to return
    Now, not only is the student section packed, but the entire CFSB Center is now packed as well.
    In 2004, three days before an NCAA tournament game against Illinois, two players on Cronin's team were arrested on drug charges. More...

  • Jan-27 -- Bucks' Andrew Bogut out 8-12 weeks
    It's not a pretty sight, but it is becoming a reoccurring theme every NBA season for the oft-injured Aussie and the Bucks who have listed Bogut out "indefinitely".
    The spirited Bucks battled and nearly beat the hyped and talented Hawks of 2009. More...

  • Jan-27 -- AJ Foyt hospitalized for infection
    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A.J. Foyt has been hospitalized in Houston for complications from knee surgery and will skip the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
    More...

Friday


  • Jan-27 -- Why The Knicks Still Stink With Carmelo
    The Knicks' offensive issues start with the lack of a point guard.
    Anthony did contribute 11 rebounds and four assists. More...

  • Jan-27 -- Brown on contract extension: Looking ahead
    AUSTIN Texas regents will consider making changes to football coach Mack Brown's contract Thursday, a month after his boss proposed a multi-year extension.
    "I'm so fortunate to have great bosses like (Athletics Director) DeLoss Dodds and (President) Bill Powers and a Board of Regents who all have been so supportive of Sally and me for 14 years. More...

  • Jan-27 -- Colts owner Jim Irsay upset with Peyton Manning's comments
    Just as Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is getting ready to host a big bunch of NFL people, assorted media, and fans from all across the world in a week-long Super Bowl party, one begins to wonder if he's ready to kick one longtime resident to the curb.
    Over the past month, the Colts have been as dysfunctional as a Hollywood marriage. More...

  • Jan-27 -- Packers QB Matt Flynn could be headed to Miami
    That being said, Matt Flynn was way under rated coming out of college and given the right chance I believe he can be a top 10 QB easily.
    More...

Friday


  • Jan-27 -- All but Over, Except for the Shouting
    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Maria Sharapova overcame Petra Kvitova to set up a women's final against Victoria Azarenka at the Australian Open before the attention quickly shifted to a much anticipated semifinal showdown between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
    I'm looking forward for the next matches." More...

  • Jan-27 -- Chris Paul: Report: No setbacks for Paul (hamstring)
    LOS ANGELES: The inner-city battle for Los Angeles added another feisty chapter as the Lakers battled to a 96-91 win over the Clippers on Wednesday to reassume their top billing status.
    The clubs combined for six technical fouls, and the Lakers' Josh McRoberts was ejected. More...

  • Jan-27 -- Virginia basketball tops Boston College, 66-49
    Ryan Anderson and the Boston College Eagles got off to a solid start, but the Virginia Cavaliers used their experience to creep back into the game and eventually took a 31-23 advantage into halftime at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville.
    Joe Harris complements Scott nicely from the guard slot. More...

  • Jan-27 -- Texas approves coach Mack Brown's 4-year extension
    "For 14 years, he's had tremendous success on the field and equally important, he's represented the university with class, with integrity," Texas President Williams Powers Jr. said about Mack Brown, above.
    More...

Thursday


  • Jan-26 -- Yankees' Jorge Posada retires
    Jorge Posada formally announced his retirement from baseball at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday morning, ending a 17-season career that was spent solely with the Bronx Bombers.
    His pictures are certainly much bigger, that's for sure. More...

  • Jan-26 -- Matt Flynn: Rodgers: Fins, Seahawks top two for Flynn
    Ben Volin of the Palm Beach Post : "The hiring of Joe Philbin as head coach has many Dolphins fans excited about the prospect of signing Green Bay backup Matt Flynn to be the team's new franchise quarterback.
    If we could get flynn for a decent price, and keep moore,leaving some room to still be able to fill our other needs with the draft and FA, Mr. philbin will be able to put quite a team together. More...

  • Jan-26 -- Lawrence Taylor: Football is easy, life is hard
    Lawrence Taylor was interviewed on Showtime's "Inside the NFL," which will air tonight at 9 pm.
    Taylor hardly has that now. More...

  • Jan-26 -- No. 10 Michigan State beats Minnesota 68-52 to give coach Tom Izzo his 400th ...
    Draymond Green had 22 points, 14 rebounds and six assists to help the 10th-ranked Spartans beat Minnesota 68-52 Wednesday night for Izzo's 400th win.
    Post Forum members consistently offer thought-provoking, timely comments on politics, national and international affairs. More...

Thursday


  • Jan-26 -- Eagles TE Brent Celek Passenger In Crash Involving Drunk Driver
    Brent Celek is one lucky guy.
    Eagles TE Brent Celek Unharmed After Car Crash In South Philadelphia « CBS Philly You are using Internet Explorer 6. More...

  • Jan-26 -- Maryland falls to Duke 74-61
    Choose nearly any year in the last quarter-century, and playing Duke meant a pick-your-poison proposition.
    Center Alicia DeVaughn, second from left, and the Terps were outrebounded, 41-30, during their loss to Duke, their second this season. More...

  • Jan-26 -- No extension for Hornets' Gordon
    Gordon, although still young and very talented, is not a Russell Westbrook type player.
    We can add in the three guys mentioned above and then possibly two early, first-round picks in the next draft and the Hornets could be stacked. More...

  • Jan-26 -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. thankful his crew chief has cracked the whip
    CONCORD, N.C. - NASCAR champion team owner Rick Hendrick really didn't know if pairing crew chief Steve Letarte with Dale Earnhardt Jr. last year would work, but it did and Wednesday the third-generation driver said he doesn't want Letarte to change anything for the 2012 season.
    "I got a picture today of Junior Johnson behind the bar," Earnhardt Jr. said proudly. More...

Thursday


  • Jan-26 -- Martavious Irving scores 16 points to lead No. 22 Kansas St past struggling ...
    The Wildcats have also won 14 straight at home, which is the one of four double-digit home winning streaks under Martin.
    Four players averaged in double figures, while eight averaged more than five points. More...

  • Jan-26 -- 'Big 4' advance in Australian Open
    The win ensured that the top four men reached the semifinals for the third time in four Grand Slams.
    The high-flying Djokovic, Nadal and Federer have combined to win seven of the last eight Aussie Open championships. More...

  • Jan-26 -- Thunder top Hornets for 10th win in 11 games
    The Oklahoma City Thunder picked up its third straight victory and 10th win in 11 games with a 101-91 win over the New Orleans Hornets Wednesday night in front of a sold out crowd in OKC. Despite 21 OKC turnovers and an off night for guard Russell Westbrook, Serge Ibaka stepped in to lead the Thunder on both ends of the floor tallying 10 points and six rebounds in the first half of play.
    James Harden and Russell Westbrook earn 24 points each and helped Oklahoma take a decent 99-79 victory. More...

  • Jan-26 -- Harvick says wife pregnant with couple's first child
    During Wednesday night's media tour dinner for Richard Childress Racing, Kevin Harvick stole the spotlight from Elliott Sadler as he tearful announced that his wife, Delana, was 14 weeks pregnant with the couples first child.
    Post Forum members consistently offer thought-provoking, timely comments on politics, national and international affairs. More...

Wednesday


  • Jan-25 -- Remembering how close Jorge Posada came to being a Mariner
    Jorge Posada announced his retirement Tuesday after 17 years in the major leagues, all with the New York Yankees.The 40-year-old catcher won five World Series, was a five-time all-star and finished with a.273 career batting average, 275 home runs and 1,065 RBIs.
    Besides the four world championships, Posada ranks second in postseason games played (125), third in doubles (23), fourth in hits (103) and fifth in total bases (161). More...

  • Jan-25 -- Torrey kicks off return for big bombers
    Fast forward 10 years and golf has now become a far more global sport and the landscape of the entire season has been slowly changing.
    Most weeks throughout the long season, golfers can make more money, earn more world championship points and play in better fields in the tournaments on the PGA Tour. More...

  • Jan-25 -- Lefty Driesell not pleased with Gary Williams court naming
    In the same time frame, the Terps have been left dateless at the Big Dance 10 times.
    Any time our kids can play in a big game, it helps us." More...

  • Jan-25 -- FOX Chat: Panama vs. United States
    Against Venezuela in the 1-0 win on Saturday, Shea played the entire game, mostly at left mid aside from a short stint on the right.
    "I found a good spot and made the most of it." More...

Wednesday


  • Jan-25 -- Magic Vs. Pacers: Dwight Howard Makes History As Orlando Rebounds Over Indiana
    Dwight Howard became Orlando's all-time leading scorer on Tuesday, scoring 14 points in the Magic's 102-83 NBA victory over the Indiana Pacers.
    The NBA season is just one-fourth of the way complete, but two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference will face of at the Fieldhouse when the 11-4 Pacers host the 11-5 Magic. More...

  • Jan-25 -- UFC On FOX 2 Odds: Evans (-170), Davis (+140)
    Rashad Evans: "Whether I win, lose, or draw I'm gonna put on a good show for you guys."
    UFC on FOX 2 will take place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois beginning at 5 p.m. PT and 8 p.m. ET. In a recent interview with Bleacher Report's Garrett Derr, Evans shared his unexpected journey to the UFC and what it means to fight in the city in which he resides in. More...

  • Jan-25 -- No. 6 Baylor Vs. Oklahoma: Bears End Losing Streak With 77-65 Victory Over Sooners
    Romero Osby ripped the rock from the hands of a Baylor defender and then rose toward the ceiling in Lloyd Noble Center.
    Osby fought through Anthony Jones for a two-handed slam to get the Sooners back within one again following a jumper by Perry Jones, but then the Bears began to distance themselves. More...

  • Jan-25 -- Ganassi pulls no punches about 2011 showing
    Ganassi is willing to take some of the blame for the poor performance by Montoya and Jamie McMurray last season, particularly in light of how well the team ran in 2010.
    More...

Wednesday


  • Jan-25 -- Lehtonen makes 27 saves for 18th career shutout, Goligoski scores as Stars top ...
    The Dallas Stars snapped a five-game winless streak and headed into the All-Star break on a winning note, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 1-0 at American Airlines Center Tuesday night.
    Goligoski has been one of the Stars' best defenseman since coming to Dallas from the Pittsburgh Penguins in a trade last year. More...

  • Jan-25 -- Serena and Venus Williams to represent US at Fed Cup
    The U.S. Tennis Association and American captain Mary Joe Fernandez said the Williams sisters would be joined by Christina McHale and top doubles player Liezel Huber when the Americans host a Belarus side likely to include world No. 3 Victoria Azarenka in Worcester, Massachusetts, February 4-5.
    With the Olympics around the corner, the Williams sisters are back in the Fed Cup team. More...

  • Jan-25 -- Rinne, Predators stay hot with win
    Coach Joel Quenneville made sure to squelch any notions that Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews' left hand/wrist injury had gotten worse.
    With the Predators beating the Hawks 5-2 on Saturday, the Central became the first division to have four teams with 60 points or more. More...

  • Jan-25 -- Shootouts remain problem for Florida Panthers in loss to Flyers
    With five minutes left in the period, Stephen Weiss and Tomas Fleischmann broke into the Flyers zone on a two-on-one chance against Sergei Bobrovsky.
    The Flyers put the pressure on late, specifically the Talbot and Giroux lines. More...

Tuesday


  • Jan-24 -- Datsyuk making case as NHL's most complete forward
    NEW YORK -- Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Hartnell has been added to the NHL all-star roster for this weekend's game in Ottawa.
    Philly has really embraced Hartnell this year, not coincidentally, a career year for the curly-haired Flyer. More...

  • Jan-24 -- Hamlin, Grubb have plenty to prove
    DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing How different will your team look this year? "I think our team is going to look totally different even though there's just a few changes here and there.
    How have you been able to be positive with what your team experienced last year? "Positive thinking is very important no matter what is going on. More...

  • Jan-24 -- Sonnen puts focus back on fighting for Bisping
    Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping won't be able to talk each other to death Saturday night on FOX. In the end, as is the case in all sporting events from tee ball to the Super Bowl, things will be settled on the field of play.
    Sonnen and Bisping fight in the co-main event of UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis at the sold-out United Center in Chicago. More...

  • Jan-24 -- Brian Urlacher says he'd hide concussion from doctors
    Toradol, a non-addictive, non-narcotic drug that is an anti-inflammatory, is the subject of a lawsuit former players have filed against the NFL. The drug, which reportedly can lead to kidney failure and gastrointestinal bleeding, also is the topic of a “Real Sports” report that will air at 9 p.m. EST tonight on HBO. In Andrea Kremer's report, Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher talked about his use of the drug, roughly 40 or 50 times in his career, in pill form.
    If we can be out there, it may be stupid, it may be dumb, call me dumb and stupid then because I want to be on the football field." More...

Tuesday


  • Jan-24 -- Ten possible new names for Jim Crane's Houston Astros
    Seats in Field Box 2 have been lowered from $41 to $29, the new Power Club sections in the Club Level have been lowered to $35 which includes a $15 credit for food, beverage and retail items.
    The team was established in 1962 as the Colt.45s and has been called the Astros since 1965 when it was changed to coincide with the move to the Astrodome. More...

  • Jan-24 -- Oilers 2, Sharks 1, SO
    The Oilers still possess a ton of speed up front, with players like Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle, and that will be the biggest challenge for the Sharks defensively.
    I am glad that the Bay Area fans are civilized, and didn't pull a Vanc after the 49ers oust. More...

  • Jan-24 -- Boeheim (877 wins) passes Rupp; SU tops Cincy
    We figured we were going to get it going."
    They're lining up to praise how the Orange pulled it off. More...

  • Jan-24 -- Broncos coordinator to speak with Raiders again
    McKenzie has already interviewed Denver defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, Philadelphia offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, former Miami interim coach Todd Bowles, New Orleans offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. and Green Bay linebackers coach Winston Moss for the job.
    The wait to know who the Raiders next head coach will be may not be much longer. More...

Tuesday


  • Jan-24 -- Serena Williams Suffers Rare Loss in Melbourne
    Russian Ekaterina Makarova switched off from tennis during her season break.
    Sharapova, in the last eight in Melbourne for the first time since she won the championship in 2008, had entered the tournament having not played an official tour match since October because of an ankle injury. More...

  • Jan-24 -- Coach Chip Kelly decides to remain at Oregon College football
    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in negotiations to hire University of Oregon coach Chip Kelly, who won three straight conference titles, according to the Tampa Tribune , which cited a person with knowledge of the talks.
    Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times also reported that Kelly is finalizing a deal to be the Bucs' next head coach. More...

  • Jan-24 -- Report: Navy planning to join Big East in 2015
    When the Big East added Boise State and San Diego State as football-only members and Houston, SMU and Central Florida as full members in December, the Midshipmen were not ready to get on board.
    There are reports that the Big East would be open to, and would prefer, to add a 12th football member, which would open the door for a Big East conference championship game that would follow in the foot steps of the SEC, ACC, Big Ten, Pac 12 and more. More...

  • Jan-24 -- Brian Cashman's riskiest move yet
    The late George Steinbrenner used to have an off-the-rack expression he would drop on his GMs at a time like this: "You'd better be right, kid."
    More...

Monday


Monday


  • Jan-23 -- Djokovic ousts Hewitt to reach Australian Open quarterfinals
    IN THE days before the Australian Open, Samantha Stosur was the only home-grown U.S. Open champion being considered as a possible, much less probable, ingredient in the second Monday mix.
    With four more victories, Novak Djokovic can become the fifth man in the Open era to win three consecutive Grand Slam titles. More...

  • Jan-23 -- Machester City sits pretty in Premier League
    Over at the Emirates Stadium, meanwhile, respected Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger felt the brunt of some supporters' rage, with shouts of 'You don't know what you're doing' tumbling down from the stands as the substitution of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for Andrey Arshavin played a part in Manchester United stealing all three points, while the dissenting reaction of captain Robin van Persie will not have gone unnoticed.
    The cautious first-half joust, in which "no-one really wanted to go out and unhook themselves" as Platt put it, offered no hint of what was to follow - though it did suggest that David Silva, Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero had the capacity to cut Tottenham open at will. More...

  • Jan-23 -- Peyton Manning: Manning on top of Dolphins' wish list
    According Adam Schefter via Twitter, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is drawing interest from the Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins, Arizona Cardinals, as well as the New York Jets.
    The word on Sunday was that the Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, and Washington Redskins would all be trying to get him signed, according to the Miami Herald. More...

  • Jan-23 -- NBA roundup: Paul Pierce, Celtics get past Wizards
    The way Paul Pierce was playing, it didn't matter.
    Washington, D.C. guard left Sunday's game with the after jamming his ankle midway through the second quarter. More...

Monday


  • Jan-23 -- Braun Takes MVP Amid 'Challenges'
    Embattled National League MVP Ryan Braun accepted his award Saturday night in Manhattan, but made only a vague mention of his fight against a possible 50-game suspension for violating MLB's performance-enhancing drug rules.
    I want to take a moment to thank the players' association for supporting me throughout my career and especially for supporting me through the last couple months." More...

  • Jan-23 -- Clijsters Wins Rematch of 2011 Final
    Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer stayed on course for a blockbuster Australian Open semi-final showdown with commanding victories on Sunday that put both through to the last eight.
    The year of 2011 saw Federer fail to win any of the grand slams, a drought unheard of for the Swiss since 2003. More...

  • Jan-23 -- Vernon Davis gets flagged for his awesome end zone celebration
    "You don't want it to be all about you.
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  • Jan-23 -- Jennings-led Bucks knock off Heat
    "The biggest thing is I hate not being out there and tonight I was able to help my team," Jackson said.
    "Huge," said Milwaukee guard Shaun Livingston, who moved into the starting lineup for Friday's game at the New York Knics. More...

Sunday


  • Jan-22 -- Dolphins have coach; now they need QB
    Coach Mike McCarthy called the plays, but Philbin put together the game plan for one of the NFL's most prolific offenses.
    Before joining the Packers, Philbin was Iowa's offensive line coach for four years. More...

  • Jan-22 -- Dwight Howard would be latest case of Lakers larceny
    Dwight Howard is a franchise player."
    "But as long as we have No. 12, we're a contender in the East." More...

  • Jan-22 -- Man City, Man United win; Messi hits hat trick
    Mario Balotelli dealt a huge blow to Tottenham's Premier League title aspirations on Sunday as he scored the winner deep into injury time in a 3-2 win for Manchester City, while Manchester United kept within three points of their cross-city rivals after they overcame Arsenal 2-1 thanks to Danny Welbeck's 80th minute intervention.
    The Italian substitute kept his cool to beat Brad Friedel in the 94th minute, moments after Jermain Defoe missed an open goal and the chance to give Tottenham a memorable victory. More...

  • Jan-22 -- Miller submits Guillard in UFC main event
    Lightweight contender Melvin Guillard (above) had won five straight fights until an upset loss to Joe Lauzon in October.
    "Me and Jim MIller are the best two guys in the division." More...

Sunday


  • Jan-22 -- Magic are too good to trade Howard
    Dwight Howard is a franchise player."
    That would be this presumably inevitable deal to bring Dwight Howard to LA. Lakers fans believe it is their inalienable right to the game's most dominant center: George Mikan, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal and, now, Howard, of course. More...

  • Jan-22 -- Mistakes mar SIUE's turn on TV
    Murray State, which improved to 8-0 in Ohio Valley Conference play, is last remaining unbeaten team in Division I. The Cougars dropped to 5-12 overall and 3-5 in the OVC. Mark Yelovich scored 17 points and added 11 rebounds for the fourth double-double of his career.
    The Racers' 19th win didn't come without great effort Wednesday in Morehead, Ky. The Racers trailed by nine with 15:25 remaining and the game was tied at the 5:42 mark. More...

  • Jan-22 -- Rafael Nadal rolls into Australian Open quarterfinals
    MELBOURNE, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- Five-time champion Serena Williams completed another routine two-set win to advance into the fourth round of Australian Open here on Saturday after defeating Greta Arn of Hungary 6-1, 6-1.
    Melbourne: Serena Williams raced into the last-16 of the Australian Open with a powerhouse display that left Hungary's Greta Arn stunned after a 6-1, 6-1 drubbing on Rod Laver Arena in the opening night match on Saturday. More...

  • Jan-22 -- Blue Jackets can't clip Red Wings
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    Notes: Columbus signed former Detroit defenseman Brett Lebda on Thursday. More...

Sunday


  • Jan-22 -- Dan Forsman shoots 65 to take 2-stroke lead in Champions Tour opener at Hualalai
    A three-time winner in 2011, Lehman last year became the first player to be honored as the 'Player of the Year' on all three PGA TOUR-sanctioned tours.
    John Cook birdied five straight holes on the back nine of the final round at Hualalai last year to hold off Tom Lehman by two strokes. More...

  • Jan-22 -- Mavericks edge Hornets
    Delonte West picked up the scoring slack of Nowitzki's 17.5-point average by matching Odom's 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting, plus six rebounds and five assists.
    Delonte West scored 16 points, and the Dallas Mavericks overcame the absence of Dirk Nowitzki to beat New Orleans, 83-81, on Saturday. More...

  • Jan-22 -- Fielder's Options Are as Narrow As His Talent Is Vast
    Unless a stealth team comes to the fore, Fielder's best options look like Texas and Washington.
    Prince Fielder's bat would be a welcome addition for any team but it won't come cheaply. More...

  • Jan-22 -- Hartnell scores twice as Flyers thump Devils
    Flyers left wing Scott Hartnell celebrates Philly's second goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period.
    "We needed to get goals there, and Scott was able to get through some traffic." More...









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