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Automatically compiled digests of SPORTS news stories
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Wednesday (Update 1)

Mar-10-2009 -- Kansas' Bill Self: Tournament expansion should occur, but not to 96 teams
With the annual March Madness college basketball tournament poised to begin next week, employers from sea to shining sea are already cringing in anticipation of the productivity that will be lost as workers obsess over which teams will advance through the NCAA brackets to the national championship game on April 4.
'''Right now we need to beat up our code to make sure Sunday we don'''t have any issues,''' Ross said, referring to the March 14 selection of the 65 teams participating in the tournament. More...

Mar-10-2009 -- Celtics misfire in fourth
Celtics coach Doc Rivers had no doubt what the difference was between the two teams - Australian big man Bogut, who finished with 25 points, 17 rebounds and four blocked shots, all game highs.
The Bucks have played great defense all season. More...

Mar-10-2009 -- Thomas Jones loses lots of fantasy value with Kansas City Chiefs; Jamaal ...
The Kansas City Chiefs made a significant offensive move for next season as they picked up last season's third-best running back Thomas Jones in free agency.
Now Jones, who is only behind LaDainian Tomlinson in rushing yards in the last five years, will hope to improve lowly Kansas City's fortunes after being handed a two-year deal by the Chiefs. More...

Mar-10-2009 -- Big East men's basketball tournament: Second-round preview
The Red Storm played stifling, in-your-face defense and forced 19 turnovers and held the Huskies to fewer than 38 percent shooting.
The last time Notre Dame stepped into the self-proclaimed '''World'''s Most Famous Arena''' last April, it stepped out of the post-season National Invitation Tournament semifinals with a lethargic loss to Penn State. More...

Mar-10-2009 -- 'Tiger 11' to feature Ryder Cup
MIAMI (Reuters) - Media reports that Tiger Woods is working with his swing coach Hank Haney have leading golfers talking of a possible return to action for the world number one.
"They've come a long, long way," the source said. More...

Mar-10-2009 -- Bogut has 25 points, Bucks knock off another marquee team with 86-84 win over ...
The game changing run came in the midway point of the 4 th quarter for the Bucks who scored on 6 consecutive possessions, a 14-2 overall leading to a 7 point lead 86-79 with just under 3 minutes.
The Celtics , reeling, visit Milwaukee tonight for the first time this season. More...

Wednesday

Mar-10-2009 -- Jones' 25 points help Pacers beat 76ers 107-96 to snap four-game losing streak
As we expected, Suns backup center Channing Frye will spend Friday night riding the pine, as the NBA suspended him for one game after his scrap with Indiana's Earl Watson and Danny Granger during Phoenix's win over the Pacer s on Saturday.
Pacers guard Earl Watson was fined $30,000 and Hibbert was fined $25,000 for instigating and adding to the escalation of the incident. More...

Mar-10-2009 -- Dodgers greats remember Davis
WILLIE DAVIS, 69, former Los Angeles Dodgers centre fielder, who spent 14 seasons with the team, in his 18 year career, was found dead at his home in Burbank, California by the police.
Davis was a native of the Los Angeles area, having gone to school at Roosevelt High in east Los Angeles. More...

Mar-10-2009 -- Get the popcorn ready: Final Four to get 3-D treatment
New York ''' CBS Sports is stepping onto the 3D court and cable operators may have a chance to participate in the latest platform to support "March Madness."
CBS announced Tuesday that the men's basketball national semifinals April 3 and the championship game two days later will be broadcast in 3-D in up to 100 theaters. More...

Mar-10-2009 -- Bears release running back Jones
CHICAGO - Injury-plagued running back Kevin Jones has been released by the Chicago Bears.
Neither Oguynleye nor holdover Alex Brown had that kind of impact the past few years. More...

Mar-10-2009 -- Flames-Red Wings Game Review
The Detroit Red Wings face off against a Calgary Flames team (7 PM, not 7:30, FSD/WXYT/Sportsnet West) which sits only one point behind Detroit in the Western Conference standings (74 to 73 points), with both teams riding two-game winning streaks as the Flames beat Minnesota 5-2 on Sunday.
I just have such little faith that the Flames can muster the type of consistency to be a playoff worthy team. More...

Mar-10-2009 -- Alex Rodriguez 'at ease' with Canadian doctor
TORONTO — A sports doctor at the center of drug investigations in Canada and the United States said Monday he treated Alex Rodriguez after the Yankees slugger had hip surgery last year and prescribed anti-inflammatories but not human growth hormone.
Steroids and HGH is not the beginning of cheating in baseball considering there have been greenies, scuffed balls, etc throughout the history of baseball. More...

Tuesday (Update 1)

Mar-09-2009 -- Bob Stoops believes Oklahoma's offensive line will be much improved in 2010
Jones, a guard/tackle coming back from a fractured heel, actually dressed out and participated in some drills during OU's first spring practice Monday.
You get into the bowl season and then recruiting and before you know it you are back into spring practice and leading into the next season. More...

Mar-09-2009 -- Savard has a grade two concussion
' The Bruins have had buzzard's luck all season, but what struck them Sunday afternoon in the third period of their 2-1 loss to the Penguins had nothing to do with luck.
Head shots were suddenly on everybody'''s mind. More...

Mar-09-2009 -- Recap: Los Angeles vs. Columbus
LOS ANGELES — Michal Handzus and Alexander Frolov scored power-play goals 41 seconds apart during a four-goal first period, Fredrik Modin also scored with the man advantage against the team that traded him last week, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-0 on Monday night.
Alexander Frolov had one goal and added three assists for the LA Kings in their 6-0 rout of Columbus on Monday night. More...

Mar-09-2009 -- Tiger Woods reportedly working with swing coach Haney
MIAMI Tiger Woods is swinging again but this time it's with a golf club and his return to the PGA Tour could be imminent.
Okay, the revelation of the above-mentioned events were exciting fodder for the masses and at first we all waited with bated breath to see what new piece of information would be revealed. More...

Mar-09-2009 -- A Closer Look at Darren Collison's Alleged 20-Assist Night
Three of the league's top first-year players were on the floor, a trio that will no doubt receive consideration in the Rookie of the Year voting, though Sacramento Kings' rookie guard Tyreke Evans is currently being judged the front-runner in that race.
With the Hornets inching closer to the brink of becoming a lottery team, Collison said there's no room for error. More...

Mar-09-2009 -- Stars rally to beat Ovechkin, Capitals 4-3
A pair of penalties opened the door for the Stars to score three times in the third period to silence the sellout crowd Monday night at Verizon Center as the Stars rallied to win a 4-3 decision in a shootout.
"I thought the entire team had a hiccup in the third period," said Boudreau. More...

Tuesday

Mar-09-2009 -- Canadian Doctor Brings a Sudden Chill to Yankees' Carefree Spring
Anthony Galea, the Toronto doctor accused of smuggling HGH into the United States, said Monday that he helped Alex Rodriguez rehab his injured hip last year by treating him for inflammation in the injured joint.
A-Rod is among a number of high profile players who have been contacted by investigators regarding Galea. More...

Mar-09-2009 -- Payback crash tests NASCAR's new tolerance
Under the next caution period on lap 79, Guy made the necessary adjustments to "free" the car up while the pit crew repaired the minor body damage.
"I'm not going to go any further into it right now." More...

Mar-09-2009 -- New Orleans Saints' Darren Sharper has arthroscopic knee surgery
NEW ORLEANS -- Saints free agent safety Darren Sharper arrived at a DVD premiere party Monday on crutches and said he recently underwent "minor surgery."
The Saints' 2009 starter at free safety showed up at the Prytania Theater walking with the aid of crutches, the result of minor arthroscopic knee surgery. More...

Mar-09-2009 -- Report: Texans' target Bodden re-signs with Patriots
On Friday evening, the reports began to surface that free agent cornerback Dunta Robinson had agreed to a multi-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
I mean, heres the thing I dont get, Leigh Bodden has some decent height and athletecism for the position. More...

Mar-09-2009 -- GMs' debate: 'Do we take shoulders to the head out of the game?'
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Colin Campbell was in no mood to sugarcoat the task that lies before the League's general managers this week as they debate the touchy subjects of hits to the heads and concussions during the NHL General Managers' Meetings here.
I do think it'''s time to get closure on it." More...

Mar-09-2009 -- NASCAR drivers Edwards, Keselowski still feuding
Prior to the start of the 2010 season, NASCAR essentially told Sprint Cup Series drivers, "Boys, have at it and have a good time."
During that fiasco, teams came in one last time for pit stops, and suddenly a couple teams went for a gamble and took only two tires.'' More...

Monday (Update 1)

Mar-08-2009 -- Dodgers' Russell Martin out with strained groin
The bumps and bruises are starting to accumulate all over spring training camps, but the Los Angeles Dodgers have the worst news thus far -- they will be without their starting catcher for opening day and beyond.
"I feel awful for him," Ellis said. More...

Mar-08-2009 -- Nathan returns to Twin Cities for tests
FORT MYERS, Fla. Joe Nathan is hoping for scar tissue.
Texas Rangers: Prospect 1B Justin Smoak went hitless in two at-bats with a strikeout to slip to.167 on the spring. More...

Mar-08-2009 -- Illinois' Bruce Weber: 'You shouldn't have to ask them to have energy'
Playing without injured forward Jon Leuer ]] Jon Leuer , the Badgers had just two players - Jason Bohannon (15 points) and Trevon Hughes (12) - reach double-figures.
Today, it seemed like Illinois was bound and determined not to let Jason Bohannon get engaged offensively. More...

Mar-08-2009 -- Alabama coach Saban refers to rival as "University of Auburn"
A slip of the tongue by Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban has done just that.
When 'lil nicki said it, it WAS plain ignorance. More...

Mar-08-2009 -- Red Wings on a roll after five-goal second period
About the same time Andrew Ladd was done celebrating with teammates, the first hat hit the ice and it was followed by a flurry of others.
The Hawks better not give the Wings or anybody else 2 goals in 28 seconds, two more in 42 seconds and five in a period. More...

Mar-08-2009 -- Peter King>MONDAY MORNING QB
Ace of Spades Rose costs $3,000 a bottle? Peppers is definitely not Chicago type of guy.
Tommie Harris has not been to the Pro Bowl since 2007, and smart Bears fans know the defensive tackle didn't even deserve that trip to Hawaii because he was voted in on reputation alone. More...

Monday

Mar-08-2009 -- Washington road trip brings Duck losing streak to six
Washington State has a slight lead in games played in Pullman, 16-15.
The UW men'''s basketball team is on the proverbial bubble for the NCAA tournament field, which will be announced Sunday. More...

Mar-08-2009 -- Brodeur Makes 33 Saves, but Oilers Shut Out Devils
EDMONTON -- This has to be rock-bottom for the Devils.
Rene Bourque and Mark Giordano also scored for the Flames, who are a point behind Detroit for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. More...

Mar-08-2009 -- Serbia Beats US in First Round of Davis Cup
While a Murray-less GB scrap it out in Vilnius for the right to play Ireland or Turkey, there is some proper tennis being played elsewhere and this is the pick of the weekend's action.
Having won Friday's two singles matches, the host Serbians still lead the tie 2-1. More...

Mar-08-2009 -- American falls to Lehigh, 79-57, in Patriot League men's basketball semifinals
The Mountain Hawks have won five in a row against Holy Cross.
Lehigh held Army to 45 points in the quarterfinal round on Wednesday, which were the fewest points the Mountain Hawks have allowed since Colgate scored 40 on February 18, 2009. More...

Mar-08-2009 -- Przybilla needs another knee surgery
"Now, even our injured players are getting injured,'' lamented Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan before Sunday night's game at Denver.
The injuries led the team to trade Steve Blake and Travis Outlaw for center Marcus Camby just prior to the league's trade deadline. More...

Mar-08-2009 -- Celts roar past Wizards 86-83
While you're at it, say happy birthday.
Down the stretch, Boston got all the big shots from the field and from the line. More...

Sunday (Update 1)

Mar-07-2009 -- Matsui set to make Angels debut
TEMPE, Ariz. -- There is a genuine buzz among the large contingent of Japanese media on hand to cover new Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui this spring.
Bobby Abreu was the target of Friday morning's visit. More...

Mar-07-2009 -- Harvick wins NASCAR truck race at Atlanta
Saturday's E-Z-GO 200 Camping World Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway turned out to be an easy go for race-winner Kevin Harvick, who led 100 of 130 laps, including the final 56, to get his first truck win at AMS and his third in his past three races in the series, dating to last year at Phoenix.
Busch has won three of the last four Atlanta races, including last year'''s Atlanta 200. More...

Mar-07-2009 -- The Knicks Make the Nets Look Like a .500 Team
The Nets held Dwight Howard to 11 points and Vince Carter to 13.
Aristide Economopoulos/The Star-Ledger Courtney Lee tried to talk his way into the Nets' lineup Friday night against the Magic, to no avail. More...

Mar-07-2009 -- High cost of McCourts' divorce: $19 million in fees
Los Angeles - Frank and Jamie McCourt's divorce could cost the billionaire couple about $19 million, which might be one of the most expensive in state history in terms of legal expenses, it was reported today.
According to papers filed in Los Angeles superior court, the McCourts -- between 2004 and 2009 -- collected income totaling $108 million. More...

Mar-07-2009 -- Bulls can't put a stop to Mavs
CHICAGO (NBA.com exclusive) -- The best efforts of a struggling Chicago Bulls team were not enough to stop the charging Dallas Mavericks Saturday.
In the game's final three minutes, the Bulls got the lead down to six points only to see Dallas get key baskets from Marion and Butler. More...

Mar-07-2009 -- Cavaliers coach Brown giving James a night off, says nothing to do with ankle
MILWAUKEE — LeBron James is getting a night off for the first time this season.
The Cavaliers' head coach sat LeBron James against the Bucks. More...

Sunday

Mar-07-2009 -- Stamkos ups points streak to 16 games as Lightning top Thrashers
TAMPA (AP) - Steven Stamkos extended his franchise-record points streak to 16 games, and Antero Niittymaki (FSY) remained perfect against Atlanta, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Thrashers 6-2 on Saturday night.
Martin St. Louis added a goal and two assists for the Lightning, who halted a five-game losing streak. More...

Mar-07-2009 -- Mavs extend win streak to 11, hand Bulls 4th straight loss
CHICAGO — Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points, Rodrigue Beaubois and Caron Butler added 24 apiece and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 122-116 Saturday to extend their season-high win streak to 11 games.
Nowitzki had little trouble working Miller from the free-throw line down to the basket for another quick two and a 66-55 Dallas halftime advantage. More...

Mar-07-2009 -- Harvick doesn't fall by the truck wayside
HAMPTON, Ga. — Kevin Harvick has won his third straight start in the NASCAR truck series, cruising to an easy victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Kevin Harvick held off fellow Cup driver Kyle Busch to win Saturday's E-Z-GO 200 at Atlanta. More...

Mar-07-2009 -- Crosby's 2 goals spark comeback
Crosby scored the Penguins' fourth and fifth goals — with 3:13 to play in the second and 1:35 into the third — to take the NHL lead with 44 on the season.
Lehtonen had missed the entire season up until Thursday with back problems. More...

Mar-07-2009 -- No. 4 Duke routs struggling rival UNC, 82-50
North Carolina is playing better of late, having won at Wake Forest and then beating Miami on Tuesday for the 2,000th win in the program's history.
Behind a team-high 22 points from Lynetta Kizer, the Terrapins (19-11) capitalized on an early lead with aggressive post play and accurate free-throw shooting down the stretch. More...

Mar-07-2009 -- Cavaliers coach Brown giving James a night off, says nothing to do with ankle
MILWAUKEE — LeBron James is getting a night off for the first time this season.
Follow Cavs coverage on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cavsabj ]] http://www.twitter.com/cavsabj . More...

Saturday (Update 1)

Mar-06-2009 -- Lester bad from the start
Associated Press Boston righthander Josh Beckett pitches Thursday night in a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers, Fla. FORT MYERS, Fla. At the age of 29 and entering his fifth season with the Boston Red Sox, Josh Beckett has become the elder statesman of the pitching staff.
"I'll probably rub it in Gardy's face a little bit," Francona said before game one. More...

Mar-06-2009 -- Seneca Wallace: Browns interested in Seattle QB Wallace
Friday was different because of Joshua Cribbs, special teams ace, wide receiver and Wildcat quarterback.
ESPN - The Browns have finally reached an agreement on a restructured contract with wide receiver/kick returner Joshua Cribbs. More...

Mar-06-2009 -- A Sport Recoils From a Punch and Its Publicity
Soon enough we'll find out how much celebrity Brittney Griner has earned by becoming a shot-blocking machine, playing for a respected Baptist university five years removed from a national championship, who has dunked in a game four times this season.
On the evidence of the latest report, carried by the Seattle Times, it is learned that some former women NBA stars have reportedly opened up about alleged unequal treatments, meted out to athletes, who indulge in mid pitch violence. More...

Mar-06-2009 -- Nets-Knicks Preview
The Nets held Dwight Howard to 11 points and Vince Carter to 13.
''Barnes has been part of Orlando'''s starting lineup since late December. More...

Mar-06-2009 -- Lindsey Vonn and Didier Cuche clinch downhill titles
CRANS MONTANA, Switzerland — American ski superstar Lindsey Vonn won the women's World Cup downhill here on Saturday to win the Crystal Globe for the third successive year in the discipline and on course to snaffle a third overall World Cup title.
Cuche finished the race on the 1994 Olympic course in Kvitfjell, Norway, in 1:45.98 to beat the Olympic silver medalist Aksel Lund Svindal of Norway by nearly half a second. More...

Mar-06-2009 -- Villegas, Kim share 36-hole lead at Honda Classic
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - Nathan Green and Michael Connell each shot bogey-free rounds of 5-under-par 65 yesterday to share the lead after one round of the Honda Classic at PGA National.
McDowell would drop to 5 under and three off the lead. More...

Saturday

Mar-06-2009 -- Dale Jr. wins the pole at AMS
Johnson has already won at AMS three times has an average finish of 10.3 and 11 top-10 finishes.
The gold-medal winning U.S. four-man bobsled team and bronze-medal winning women's two-man team will attend the Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. More...

Mar-06-2009 -- Texans sign wide receiver Walter; Falcons land Robinson
The Atlanta Falcons found some help for their secondary.
Sounds like lyrics for a new Lady Gaga song. More...

Mar-06-2009 -- For Joba and Hughes, rust evident
The Yankees began their 2010 Grapefruit schedule with three pitchers entwined in what the Yankees label a "competition" for the last spot in their rotation.
The competition''was the topic that drew the most questions at Yankees camp Friday, especially after neither distinguished himself in the Yankees' 12-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. More...

Mar-06-2009 -- Rondo double-double lifts Celtics past 76ers
Rajon Rondo led the way with another double-double of 16 points and 11 assists, getting help from an efficient Kevin Garnett.
Key stat for Boston in quarter number three: 14 points for Rajon Rondo, eight from Kevin Garnett, six from the rest of the Celtics combined. More...

Mar-06-2009 -- Pro Bowler Josh Cribbs gets new three-year contract from Cleveland Browns
Friday was different because of Joshua Cribbs, special teams ace, wide receiver and Wildcat quarterback.
The team scheduled a press conferenec for Friday afternoon to announce the deal. More...

Mar-06-2009 -- Flames score 5 straight goals, beat Devils 5-3
LYLE ASPINALL/Calgary Sun David Moss of the Calgary Flames celebrates a goal against the New Jersey Devils with teammate Niklas Hagman during NHL action at the Pengrowth Saddledome on Friday, March 5.
"We're all professionals. More...

Friday (Update 1)

Mar-05-2009 -- Laveranues Coles: 'I didn't fit' with Carson Palmer, Bengals
The Bengals today terminated the contract of WR Laveranues Coles, releasing him to free agency, according to a press release from the team.
By making the tenders, the Bengals gain the right to retain the players by matching any offer sheet any would sign from another team. More...

Mar-05-2009 -- Lakers can't turn it on against the Heat
The Lakers and the Miami Heat may be on different paths this season, what with the Lakers (46-15) having a 5.5-game lead over the Dallas Mavericks for the top spot in the Western Conference and Miami (30-31) barely holding on to the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.
Lakers Coach Phil Jackson called a timeout to set up a play. More...

Mar-05-2009 -- Cruz Control
At Saturday's WEC 47 event, Miguel Torres competes in his seventh career World Extreme Cagefighting bout, fights for the first time since losing his bantamweight belt to Brian Bowles, and in his eyes, returns to the cage as a new fighter.
I got to experiment on a lot of new stuff adding a lot of things to my game to make my game a lot more dangerous on the ground." More...

Mar-05-2009 -- Hard choices ahead if Kentucky Speedway joins Sprint Cup circuit
Historically, the 1.5-mile intermediate tracks tend to be easier to predict than some other tracks.
Last week: A late-race decision to change only two tires turned out to be a mistake, and Gordon was not able to hold off teammate Jimmie Johnson and his four new tires after dominating the race to that point. More...

Mar-05-2009 -- Yankees cautious with Johnson's stiff back
Please understand I'm not suggesting that you draft Nick Johnson.
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Mar-05-2009 -- Kunitsyn lifts Russia in Davis Cup
Moscow: Somdev Devvarman came close to giving India a point but the Russians wrapped up both the opening day singles to take a 2-0 lead in the first round of Davis Cup World Group at Luzhniki arena on Friday.
'We are not feeling under too much pressure as we are the favourites, but it will be a tough match for sure as the Davis Cup matches are never easy and we lost to Israel. More...

Friday

Mar-05-2009 -- Whirlwind of a Day for Mets, Not Just on the Field
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Mets shortstop Jose Reyes was scratched from New York's lineup Thursday for follow-up lab work related to his team physical, but a team spokesperson said he has been cleared to play.
There was even the encouraging sight of Johan Santana throwing a 40-pitch simulated game and looking as sharp as ever. More...

Mar-05-2009 -- Chargers continue to shed money, release DT Williams
Sproles was offered a contract for $7,283,000.
San Diego also announced that running back Michael Bennett has been released. More...

Mar-05-2009 -- Thomas gets shootout win for Bruins vs. Leafs
Jean-Sebatien Giguere made 29 saves for Toronto, while Thomas made 24 saves for Boston.
Of course, Bruins management loves that. More...

Mar-05-2009 -- Beckett aims to live down in the zone
FORT MYERS, Fla. The way his fellow players talk about it, Josh Beckett's work ethic has become legendary in the Red Sox clubhouse.
Who knows? I'm going to listen to my body and see how it feels." More...

Mar-05-2009 -- Saints to release DE Charles Grant; Jets dump Lito Sheppard; 'Skins cut 10
New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has released offensive lineman Jamar Nesbit and linebacker Mark Simoneau, and that the club will release defensive end Charles Grant on Friday.
Grant, a first-round draft pick of the Saints in 2002, played in 118 regular-season games for the organization. More...

Mar-05-2009 -- Baylor's Griner suspended 2 games for punch
On Wednesday night, Baylor'''s freshman Brittney Griner earned some unhealthy publicity for her by punching Texas Tech'''s Jordan Barncastle on face.
Female collegiate basketball ace, Brittney Yeaette Griner, who plays for the Baylor University has become a YouTube sensation for all the wrong reasons. More...

Thursday (Update 1)

Mar-04-2009 -- Lightning sale to Vinik gets final approval
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals live stream online free''' Information of NHL regular season match between Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals on, 3-4-2010 Schedule TV on Thursday 7:00 PM ET and will be live at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals haven'''t lost at home since 2009, and the NHL leaders play their next five games at the Verizon Center to try and pad their lead atop the Eastern Conference.
TAMPA - The sale of the Lightning to Boston-based financier Jeff Vinik is final, the team announced Wednesday. More...

Mar-04-2009 -- Randy Couture Pushing for James Toney Fight
In a surprise move yesterday, the UFC announced the signing of boxing legend James Toney .
Walker was a FOOTBALL player trying to get in to the fight game, Toney is a boxer (i.e. FIGHTER). More...

Mar-04-2009 -- Teams who are in bubble trouble and those who have work to do
A win over another Big East bubble team in the 8/9 game and a trip to the quarterfinals easily get the Irish into the NCAA Tournament.
Illinois hosts Wisconsin on Saturday and may need to beat the Badgers a second time next week in what appears to be a Big Ten quarterfinal matchup. More...

Mar-04-2009 -- Jazz-Suns Preview
LOS ANGELES — Amare Stoudemire had 30 points and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns breezed to their second rout of the Los Angeles Clippers in six days, beating them 127-101 on Wednesday night to sweep the four-game season series for the second straight year.
Goran Dragic tweaked an ankle in garbage time against the Clippers on Wednesday and didn't return to the game. More...

Mar-04-2009 -- Halftime: Don't suspend John Daly
The PGA Tour ordered John Daly to undergo counseling or enter alcohol rehabilitation centers seven times, once disciplined him for hitting golf shots off the top of a beer can during a pro-am and cited him 21 times for '''failure to give best efforts,''' during Tour events.
Golf Digest estimated in January that Daly made more than $4 million in off-course income last year. More...

Mar-04-2009 -- All-Star clash kicks off Giants' spring season
The Seattle Mariners are off and running -- which is exactly what manager Don Wakamatsu was hoping to see Wednesday as his team opened Cactus League play with an 8-7 loss in 10 innings to the San Francisco Giants at Peoria Stadium.
Backup right fielder Ryan Langerhans walked three times and catcher Adam Moore and first baseman Casey Kotchman each had two hits for the Mariners, who totaled 10 for the day. More...

Thursday

Mar-04-2009 -- Cougs have no trouble with Utes
The mark is tied with Michael Smith for the second-longest streak ever at BYU. Team Notes -- With the win, the BYU/Utah all-time season series is tied at 125-125.
The Utes (14-14, 7-7 Mountain West Conference) then converted 10-of-12 free throws down the stretch to secure the win. More...

Mar-04-2009 -- UFC signs boxing ex-champion James Toney
Current UFC fighters Marcus Davis, Chris Lytle and Alessio Sakara have competed as professional boxers in the past, but with today's announcement, Toney becomes the most accomplished boxing veteran to ever compete in the octagon.
I think if Brock was offered to debut with the UFC he would have. More...

Mar-04-2009 -- Frolik scores twice in Panthers' win
Richards scored the Flyers first goal, made two dazzling plays to set up the next two and topped off a four-point night with a third assist to lead a rusty Flyers team to a 7-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Richards made it seem easier to play at that level Tuesday. More...

Mar-04-2009 -- Kentucky ends UGA's home winning streak
Harris has started 54 games, but has played just 16 minutes in the last six games.
Kentucky went more than five minutes without a point before Wall added two free throws to make it 18-6. More...

Mar-04-2009 -- Derek Morris harbors guilt
Providence, RI - The Providence Bruins, in their 18th year in the American Hockey League, announced that the National Hockey League's Boston Bruins have acquired defenseman Dennis Seidenberg and Matt Bartkowski from the Florida Panthers in exchange for forwards Byron Bitz and Craig Weller and a second round draft pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Atlanta Thrashers acquire left wing Clarke MacArthur from Buffalo for third- and fourth-round picks. More...

Mar-04-2009 -- Netherlands beats US 2-1 in World Cup warmup
Coupled with his disappointing play in the World Cup rehearsal, Beasley never saw the field in the tournament or for the remaining four World Cup Qualifiers.
Eddie Johnson's play against the Netherlands could go a long way in determining whether he makes the U.S. World Cup team. More...

Wednesday (Update 1)

Mar-03-2009 -- Skoula on the move again -- now a Devil
Almost 6,000 fans crammed into the GM Centre in Oshawa to watch the Maple Leafs practice on Sunday in another testament to the undying popularity of the team and its players.
"But in saying that, we were a little rusty to start off the game," added Exelby, another one of the Leafs at the centre of trade rumours. More...

Mar-03-2009 -- Big Ten's expansion search may start first with Rutgers
The five analyzed were Missouri, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Rutgers.
"The point was: We can all get richer if we bring in the right team or teams," the Tribune reported a Big Ten source saying. More...

Mar-03-2009 -- AP Interview: Arenas shrugs off sentencing nerves
As he has done many times in the past, Gilbert Arenas took off his shirt in a building full of adoring fans.
In this edition of the NBA PM: A look at the playoff races…Wizards and Gilbert Arenas laying foundation for return…Looking out for jersey buyers…Players of the Month…HOOPSWORLD Chats. More...

Mar-03-2009 -- CUP: Winner?s Circle Sells More Than Hot Dogs
During the course of the previous NASCAR weekend in Las Vegas we learned a valuable lesson regarding two tires versus four tires and we learned what is required to make Kevin "Happy" Harvick happy again.
Finally this week here's a series of HOORAHS for some deep thoughts and one line comments heard during NASCAR Las Vegas weekend. More...

Mar-03-2009 -- KU, K-State ready for super Sunflower Showdown
PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - Sergei Gonchar, Pascal Dupuis and Ruslan Fedotenko all scored for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who returned from the two-week Olympic break with a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday.
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, an assistant for Team Canada, was also traveling from Vancouver on Monday. More...

Mar-03-2009 -- KU, K-State ready for super Sunflower Showdown
Colon, who was also hurt in the preseason, missed the first nine games off the season due to an off-the-court issue that has since been resolved.
No. 3 Purdue lost 53-44 Sunday to 14th-ranked Michigan State. More...

Wednesday

Mar-03-2009 -- Marquette 69, Louisville 48
MILWAUKEE _ Voice hoarse and still emotionally spent from coaching his Marquette Golden Eagles to their third consecutive overtime road victory, Buzz Williams sat down in the very chair he'd just ignored all game at the Prudential Center and reflected on what had just taken place.
The victory was the fourth in the last five outings for Louisville, which is trying to reach 20 overall victories on the campaign. More...

Mar-03-2009 -- Thrashers return from break with key home victory
Colby Armstrong, Todd White and Pavel Kubina also scored for Atlanta, which returned from the Olympic break just outside a playoff spot in the NHL's Eastern Conference.
The Thrashers broke open a tie game with two second-period goals - one on a power play and the other just a second after a man-advantage expired. More...

Mar-03-2009 -- Guillen making visit to Cubs
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Manager Ozzie Guillen laid down a few bunts in front of his pupils while infielders worked on rundowns and the likes of Paul Konerko, Mark Kotsay, Mark Teahen and A.J. Pierzynski worked on situational hitting.
The name thrown around in most of the speculation is Gordon Beckham. More...

Mar-03-2009 -- Stephen Strasburg in major struggle
We get a better read," Riggleman said.
Stephen Strasburg, the future of the Washington Nationals, is Mark Prior to the second power. More...

Mar-03-2009 -- McDonald helps Blues get past Coyotes 5-2
The game will not produce near the passion of the Olympic final, but Buffalo and Pittsburgh, the defending Stanley Cup champion, are battling for home-ice advantage in the playoffs over the final 20-plus games of the season.
"I think (Miller) deserves the rest." More...

Mar-03-2009 -- McDonald helps Blues get past Coyotes 5-2
St. Louis won a season-high four in a row Jan. 9-16.
Paul Kariya, Alexander Steen and Carlo Colaiacovo each had a pair of assists for the Blues. More...

Tuesday (Update 1)

Mar-02-2009 -- CUP: Spoilers To Be In Place By Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas NASCAR is finally about to lose its wings.
NASCAR is finally about to lose its wings. More...

Mar-02-2009 -- Right Off the Bat, Reyes Shows He Can Still Run
By DAVID WALDSTEIN Barton Silverman/The New York Times Reyes during a running drill on Sunday.
It was the shortstop's first game action in 286 days, writes Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News , and the mere sight of Reyes racing around the bases on the right hamstring he tore last season is reason to think 2010 might be different year for the Mets after going 70-92 in 2009. More...

Mar-02-2009 -- Crosby in, Miller likely out for tonight's game
For the United States, it wasn't how it was supposed to end.
Now, that moment will quietly fade away. More...

Mar-02-2009 -- Tuesday's NCAA bubble watch: Crunch time for Illinois, Florida and Minnesota
Coach Steve Fisher's team will undoubtedly need a deep run in the Mountain West Conference Tournament, a likely a finals appearance or win, to get into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2006.
In a 96-team NCAA Tournament, it seems the above teams -- projected second- and third-place finishers in solid midmajor conferences -- would have little chance of making that field, either. More...

Mar-02-2009 -- City's tale shows hurdles in taking Cup to Africa
CLEVELAND -- Long after he hung a rather benign (by his standards) 22 points, seven boards and seven assists on the Knicks in Monday's 124-93 cakewalk, LeBron James danced in front of the Cavaliers' bench to the Trashmen's '60s classic "Surfin' Bird."
Ultimate Cavs dream sequence not involving one of those girls that dance during timeouts: Somehow, someway, the Knicks get the 8 spot in the playoffs. More...

Mar-02-2009 -- City's tale shows hurdles in taking Cup to Africa
Blatter heaped praise on South Africa'''s preparations as the 2010 FIFA World Cup hosts celebrated 100 days before kick-off of the first FIFA World Cup™ on African soil on 11 June at a special event in Durban.
Uruguay (two-time winners themselves) complete the lot. More...

Tuesday

Mar-02-2009 -- Clijsters Plays On With New Priorities
NEW YORK - Kim Clijsters returns to New York for the first time since her U.S. Open victory, and she won't be facing Serena Williams in a showdown.
The other one-set semi-final features Venus Williams against Svetlana Kuznetsova, with the winners set to engage in a best-of-three final. More...

Mar-02-2009 -- Finley could draw interest from Celtics
The Pacers provided no additional details.
If the Spurs can bring in this brawler and add Mahinmi to the mix, they would have some inside presence, some defense. More...

Mar-02-2009 -- Villanova has little time for repairs | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/02/2010
Finally a team ranked Number 1 that deserves to be there.
The Jayhawks and Wildcats, with no disrespect to Syracuse, are the two best teams in the nation and likely headed straight to Indianapolis for the Final Four. More...

Mar-02-2009 -- Lakers try not to dial it down; Bryant looks to dial it up
Lakers center Andrew Bynum, who had 20 points in last season's matchup at Staples Center and 27 with 12 boards in the Jan. 27 victory at Indiana, could have another big game if Pacers coach Jim O'Brien opts for a small starting lineup.
I have no issues witho Byron being around. More...

Mar-02-2009 -- Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello maintains relentless work ethic
LAKELAND, Fla.-- Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland named 21-year-old Rick Porcello to start the team's April 9 home opener against the Cleveland Indians.
Naming opening day starters is a big story in many team training camps, but Verlander finished third in Cy Young Award voting and tied for the major league lead with 19 wins while leading the majors with 269 strikeouts, 240 innings and 35 starts. More...

Mar-02-2009 -- Injured ND star may not return
Credit goes to Notre Dame for playing so well in a big game, especially without Luke Harangody.
With 9:29 left to play a basket by Julian Vaughn brought Georgetown within 7, score 43-50. More...

Monday (Update 1)

Mar-01-2009 -- Atlanta Hawks (37-21) at Chicago Bulls (31-28), 8 pm
Watch Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls live stream online free ''' Information of the NBA match between Atlanta at Chicago the game play on 3-1-2010, Schedule TV on Monday, 8:00 PM ET and will be live at United Center in Chicago, IL. Joe Johnson has been on the past four Eastern Conference All-Star teams, and this season teammate Al Horford gave theAtlanta Hawks some additional representation.
No. 2 Orlando, and have won three of their last four games. More...

Mar-01-2009 -- Court won't hear Hustler's appeal
Hustler published 20-year-old nude photographs of Nancy Benoit after the deaths gained international attention.
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Mar-01-2009 -- Dallas Mavericks (39-21) at Charlotte Bobcats (28-29), 7 pm
The Dallas Mavericks clearly have a strong roster with All-Star Dirk Nowitzki, top reserve Jason Terry and three players acquired over the All-Star break that have all started games in Caron Butler, Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson.
New Orleans is down 101-97 with 2:44 to play. More...

Mar-01-2009 -- Pryor: Knee scope more than expected
Marvin Fong / The Plain Dealer My upper body got real weak because I was sitting at home taking pain pills and I lost a lot of weight because I wasn't really eating," OSU quarterback Terrelle Pryor said of his recover from left knee arthroscopic surgery.
"Some people sent me fruit and stuff like that," Pryor said. More...

Mar-01-2009 -- Bracket Big Board: At-large pressure cooker has Huskies panting
STORRS -- Butter fingers, bad instincts and shoddy eyesight.
It'''s going to come down to execution, rebounding, playing defense''' it'''s really just going to come down to who plays the better overall game.''' More...

Mar-01-2009 -- Monday Backspin: Relaxed Mahan wins; Fowler's future
Hunter Mahan produced a flawless round for the second consecutive day to win the Waste Management Phoenix Open by a single stroke from rising talent Rickie Fowler.
I turned on Friday -- turned at even par, actually bogeyed 1, which was my 10th hole, was at even par, and I think the cut was going to be at 2 or 3 so I needed to have a good front nine, and then all of a sudden just relaxed and started playing golf, started trusting myself and what I was doing, made a few birdies and got to 4-under and then obviously had a good round yesterday. More...

Monday

Mar-01-2009 -- At NFL combine, players' hopes can be dashed all at once
The current overall record holder for the 40 at the combine is Titans running back Chris Johnson who ran a 4.24 in 2008.
Clemson's two big play makers during the 2009 college football season have shown at the NFL combine in Indianapolis as to why; Speed Kills. More...

Mar-01-2009 -- Thunder notebook: Nenad Krstic gets banged up
This season has been another nightmare for the Minnesota Timberwolves as they are once again one of the worst franchises in the NBA and sit with a record of 14-45 coming into Friday night's matchup against Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Thunder scored 17 points off 16 Wolves turnovers and raced to 21 fast-break points. More...

Mar-01-2009 -- Las Vegas: Kurt Busch race report
Jimmie Johnson has done it again.
Only once since the Cup series came to Las Vegas has a Dodge won the race there. More...

Mar-01-2009 -- Americans are headed uphill fast
Bode Miller once again produced his best work coming from outside the spotlight, skiing for broke and coming away with one of the richest medal hauls in history. Italy's Razzoli takes men's slalom gold Leading after the first run, Italy's Giuliano Razzoli posted a combined time of 1 minute 39.32 seconds to hold off Ivica Kostelic of Croatia, who finished 0.16 seconds off pace to collect silver. German Riesch wins slalom for 2nd gold Maria Riesch of Germany led throughout the Olympic slalom competition at snowy Whistler Creekside, earning her second gold medal of the Games.
There is no guessing what Miller might do. More...

Mar-01-2009 -- In the Yankees, Park Sees His Chance to Win a Title
Chan Ho Park finally made it to Tampa today, a week after agreeing to a deal with the team, and Edwar Ramirez was DFA’d to make room for the Yanks' new No. 61.
I couldn't get it the last two years." More...

Mar-01-2009 -- With Miller, Vonn leading the way, US rules Alpine
WHISTLER CREEKSIDE ''' Five-time Olympic medalist Bode Miller (Franconia, NH) and 2006 Olympic combined gold medalist Ted Ligety (Park City, UT) will get one more crack at the Vancouver podium Saturday when the men's slalom closes alpine competition at Whistler Creekside.
Miller was looking to claim an Olympic medal in the one alpine discipline absent from his collection. More...

Sunday (Update 1)

Feb-28-2009 -- Zach Randolph leads Grizzlies past Knicks, 120-109
New York Knicks' Wilson Chandler, left, and Memphis Grizzlies' Marcus Williams fight for control of the ball during Saturday night's game.
T-Mac had 23 points, but left with about 2 1/2 minutes remaining in the third quarter and did not return. More...

Feb-28-2009 -- Spurs Hang on to Beat Everton 2 - 1 And Go Fourth
Tottenham regained fourth place in the Premier League table with a battling 2-1 victory over Everton at White Hart Lane.
There is about 18 who work there or the kids who have all got it so the doctor decided we couldn't use it. More...

Feb-28-2009 -- Incredi-Hull Combine Review: Day 1
INDIANAPOLIS ''' For the two best quarterbacks in this year's draft, Oklahoma's Sam Bradford and Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen, this NFL scouting combine has nothing to do with skill and ability.
Now, it seems, so is everyone else. More...

Feb-28-2009 -- Snedeker up one after firing a 66 at Phoenix Open
Saturday must have felt a little like Groundhog Day for Scott Piercy.
Snedeker is one shot clear of compatriot Scot Piercy on 13-under after day three at Scottsdale with Americans dominating the leader board after a disappointing round from the Europeans. More...

Feb-28-2009 -- Jets' Rex Ryan avoids Nnamdi Asomugha rumors: 'I get myself in enough trouble'
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan must have some incredible patience.
I'm no boy scout, I don't pretend to be, but I'm certainly trying to mature a little bit more." More...

Feb-28-2009 -- Luol Deng: Swollen Left Knee
To add to the lose, Derrick Rose left the game late in the fourth quarter after banging knees with Earl Watson.
Hmmmm, I tend to think Vinny's on to something there. More...

Sunday

Feb-28-2009 -- Kowalczyk ends Norway gold rush
Norway's Marit Bjoergen claimed her third gold during the 4X5-km cross country relay race Whistler Olympic Park today going beyond her own wildest dreams.
Norway dominated the event, with Bjoergen crossing the line 24.6 seconds ahead of Claudia Nystad of Germany. More...

Feb-28-2009 -- An open letter to Michael Jordan
Now Michael Jordan could become a savior of the team that had been struggling in recent years.
Let me be among the first to congratulate you for agreeing to buy the right to cut million-dollar checks to the third-string center, fret over operating expenses and budgets, worry about season-ticket sales, assemble a competitive team and cope with the quirks of your otherwise brilliant head coach. More...

Feb-28-2009 -- German women grab pursuit gold
Canada defeated the United States in the men's final, but it was the women who were the talking point of the Richmond Olympic Oval.
Germany's Anna Friesinger Postma (R) starts to fall behind her team-mates Daniela Anschutz Thoms and Stephanie Beckert (front) while competing in the women's team pursuit speed skating semi-finals during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval February 27, 2010. More...

Feb-28-2009 -- US men take silver, women take lumps in team pursuit
Friday's results from the Richmond Olympic Oval took the upset to another level and silenced everyone wearing red or orange, which is to say most of the crowd.
The U.S team pursuit crew featured three first-time Olympians under the age of 20. More...

Feb-28-2009 -- Jazz rip through Rockets' defense in 133-110 win
Today we're treated to yet another amusing NBA basketball encounter, the Utah Jazz play against the Sacramento Kings at the Arco Arena where a amusing game is forecasted.
The Jazz rank 28th in the 30-team NBA in three-point attempts this season, even if it hasn't looked like it lately. More...

Feb-28-2009 -- CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Perkins thinks team not focused enough on regular season
Quite the opposite, in fact.
The Nets had challenged the Celtics until the waning minutes in a 96-87 loss on February 5. More...

Saturday (Update 1)

Feb-27-2009 -- Kidd's triple-double helps Mavericks eclipse Hawks in OT
Jason Kidd - to the fore.
Spencer Hawes had 15 points and 12 rebounds, and Carl Landry also scored 15 points for Sacramento. More...

Feb-27-2009 -- Watch your windshields, Heyward in the house
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Bruce Manno drove into the parking lot from hell Friday with a loaner car.
Manno's car was being repaired on Wednesday when Heyward hit an even longer homer over the yellow wall that stands behind the parking lot. More...

Feb-27-2009 -- Wilson, Villegas tied at Phoenix Open
Imada rebounded from bogeys at the 5th and 7th holes to post six birdies the rest of the way, with a sizzling 31 on the back nine.
Former Murrieta resident Rickie Fowler shot a 6-under 65 on Thursday at the Phoenix Open and was tied for third after the first round. More...

Feb-27-2009 -- Chinese teen wins apartment for parents
VANCOUVER, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Zhou Yang broke the world record of women's 1,000m short track speed skating in the semifinals at the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games here on Friday.
No country have swept either men's or women's short-track titles at a single Games. More...

Feb-27-2009 -- Dez Bryant: 'I would compare myself to Larry Fitzgerald'
At Lucas Oil Stadium, the site of the NFL scouting combine, Bryant is trying to jump-start the professional portion of that career.
'''I remember the play, I remember jumping in the air, and the next thing I remember is being in the hospital.''' More...

Feb-27-2009 -- Sixers play tough, but fall in the end to Lakers | Philadelphia Daily News ...
You just can't play that long for that many games, you need rotation.
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, playing with a broken right index finger, grimaces during a game against the Utah Jazz on Dec. 12. More...

Saturday

Feb-27-2009 -- Hedrick, US team pull upset in speedskating pursuit
Friday's results from the Richmond Olympic Oval took the upset to another level and silenced everyone wearing red or orange, which is to say most of the crowd.
To hear Hedrick tell it, Kuck and Hansen, who placed second and third at the 2009 Junior World Championships, are poised to join Trevor Marsicano, who skated the quarterfinal, as the faces of U.S. Speedskating's future on the men's side. More...

Feb-27-2009 -- Nowitzki, Kidd help Mavericks mow down Hawks in OT
After allowing three straight teams to score at least 117 points on it before the All-Star Break, Dallas has fired back by keeping six straight under 100.
The Mavericks have been arguably the hottest team in the NBA since the All-Star Break. More...

Feb-27-2009 -- James, Williams carry Cavaliers past Raptors in OT
Brown'''s gospel that you win with defense is also tried and true, but right now he'''s got 12 players who would see action for most teams in the league.
Case and point the Orlando game; gave nothing on the off. end and on D the Magic ran that pick n roll on Williams 6 or 7 straight times before Brown realized to put Lebron on the switch. More...

Feb-27-2009 -- QB or no QB? In draft, Rams in search of new face for franchise
Skill-position players - quarterbacks, running backs and receivers - take center stage at the NFL combine in Indianapolis today, and speculation is beginning to mount that the Rams will take Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford with the No. 1 overall pick.
A pre-draft trade of Campbell would suggest that the Skins will pick a quarterback in the first round. More...

Feb-27-2009 -- Butler 74, Valparaiso 69
"No one beats me," said Drew, known for his table tennis prowess.
If VU wins, it will be the No. 3 seed and host Youngstown State on Tuesday in the first round of the Horizon League Tournament. More...

Feb-27-2009 -- Jeret Peterson's harrowing personal journey ends with Olympic silver
After a hard ride on the comeback trail, Jeret Peterson lands his brilliant trademark Hurricane to finally medal.
Mine was silver and I love it." More...

Friday (Update 1)

Feb-26-2009 -- Titans win coin flip, will pick 16th
The Carolina Panthers will have the 47th pick in the second round of the NFL draft by virtue of an early-morning coin flip with the Tennessee Titans.
Thomas Davis could see the end of the rainbow. More...

Feb-26-2009 -- Last chance: Vonn, Ohno have one more shot
Ohno! Ohno! Short track speedskater Apolo Anton Ohno already is the most decorated U.S. athlete in Winter Olympics history with seven medals.
Ohno slipped in a race last weekend during the 1500m and dropped to last place. More...

Feb-26-2009 -- Get ready for a New York Super Bowl
ARLINGTON -- A record crowd of 1,800 business owners and others jammed a National Football League workshop on Thursday for woman- and minority-owned firms interested in snagging contracts connected to Super Bowl XLV next year in Arlington.
First off, this whole article is wrong anyway. More...

Feb-26-2009 -- Camilo Villegas leads the Phoenix Open with a 62
Englishman Justin Rose was part of a group of five players including Mark Wilson, Ryuji Imada, Rickie Fowler and Pat Perez tied for third place, three shots off the pace.
A total of 83 players broke par while 11 shot even par and 50 finished over par on a sunny, 70-degree day in Scottsdale. More...

Feb-26-2009 -- Lovie Smith: Bears need to 'invest' at safety
INDIANAPOLIS Plenty remains for the Bears to answer at the NFL scouting combine, including whether or not they believe they can find an impact player with five draft picks in the third round on down, but most pressing is how changes in the front office and coaching staff will manifest themselves in a crucial season.
The Bears coach said the team needs to "invest" more in the position heading into free agency and the draft. More...

Feb-26-2009 -- Still hope for Mizzou's Justin Safford
Safford suffered the injury with 13 minutes, 12 seconds to play in the first half of Missouri's 92-63 victory over Colorado on Wednesday night at Mizzou Arena.
Even though Missouri held Colorado (12-15, 3-10) to just 63 points, Watkins said the team's main focus in the second half was preventing the easy layups it allowed earlier in the game. More...

Friday

Feb-26-2009 -- Idaho's Mike Iupati could be most versatile find in NFL draft
The Seattle Seahawks have met with top offensive line prospects Charles Brown (left) and Mike Iupati at the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine.
In a lot of ways, the Combine is part of the process of elimination. More...

Feb-26-2009 -- Appalachian State holds off Chattanooga 80-74
BOONE, N.C. - Donald Sims led four Appalachian State University men's basketball players in double-figures and Appalachian claimed the Southern Conference North Division championship outright with an 80-74 win over Chattanooga on Thursday night at the Holmes Center.
Donald Sims scored 22 points as the Appalachian State Mountaineers prevailed over the Chattanooga Mocs 80-74 in a Southern Conference skirmish at the Holmes Center. More...

Feb-26-2009 -- Charleston Southern Beats VMI 95-85
Four more points for Mitchell to start the second half pushed the CSU advantage to 48-39, with 18:29 on clock.
More...

Feb-26-2009 -- Queen Viktoria upsets Austrians
Viktoria Rebensburg, the German downhill skiier who has never won a major race, picked up a surprise gold medal today at the Vancouver Olympic games 2010.
Marie-Pier Pr''fontaine of Mont Saint-Sauveur, Que. is another young racer on the Canadian squad. More...

Feb-26-2009 -- Adams: Better balance helps measure Lady Vols
A loss at Kentucky last season was another record-setting low point for the Tennessee women's basketball team.
Forward: DeMarcus Cousins (Kentucky)'''Cousins is another Kentucky player who will most likely be up for player of the year honors and All-American honors as well. More...

Feb-26-2009 -- Isiah Thomas ejected as FIU men lose 7th game in a row
C alvin O'Neil scored 19 points to lead Middle Tennessee to a 74-71 victory over Florida International, which finished Thursday night's game without coach Isiah Thomas, who was ejected.
As a team, Middle Tennessee shot 48.1 percent from the field while pulling down 13 rebounds and three steals. More...

Thursday (Update 1)

Feb-25-2009 -- Broncos RB Moreno throwing punches in bar brawl?
The victim in a bar-fight incident Saturday night has decided not to press charges against Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno, and the Athens-Clarke County Police Department has closed its investigation on the matter.
An 18-year-old University of Georgia freshman says Moreno took a swipe at him during a bar brawl last weekend, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. More...

Feb-25-2009 -- Olympic Moment: Short-Track Disqualification Angers South Korea Yet Again
The South Korean women's 3,000m relay short track''speed skating''team was disqualified minutes after the four skaters enjoyed an honor lap, as the judge ruled an impeding fault when passing and awarded the gold to second finisher China.
This event has been hyped as a clash of two neighbours. More...

Feb-25-2009 -- Varnado now stands alone
STARKVILLE -- Mississippi State forward Jarvis Varnado welcomed himself to the NCAA record books.
The hoopla isn't all for the record, either: So often, a Varnado block has changed a State game. More...

Feb-25-2009 -- Ochoa shoots 68 for share of lead in Singapore
World No 1 and 2008 winner, Lorena Ochoa, is back and so is the defending champion Shin Jiya, who is ranked second in the world.
Q. Are you surprised that there's so many players playing well after round one?LORENA OCHOA: No. There's very many good players. More...

Feb-25-2009 -- Purdue loses Robbie Hummel to knee injury in victory over Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS -- Matt Painter, his third-ranked Purdue basketball team and Boilermaker fans everywhere must hope for the best for Purdue junior forward Robbie Hummel, but they also must be prepared for the worst.
The true test in trying to reach that level was how Smith's teams would fare against Purdue and Michigan State, two of the conference's elite teams. More...

Feb-25-2009 -- Twins should embrace their inner Viking
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Dome Dog, a staple food for many a Twins fan, won't be moving to the team's new open-air stadium at Target Field.
Suzanne Solheim, known to her friends as Sooze, is head over heels for the Minnesota Twins, and baseball in general. More...

Thursday

Feb-25-2009 -- Late surge powers US to win over El Salvador
TAMPA U.S. men's national team coach Bob Bradley has some things to ponder after Wednesday night's international friendly against El Salvador.
Bradley, the national coach, did not need any false identity Wednesday night as the B-list American players beat El Salvador, 2-1, in a so-called friendly match. More...

Feb-25-2009 -- Rockets can't dig out of huge hole in loss to Magic
For some reason, I step up to challenges.
The Magic got off to a slow start because of Dwight Howard'''s early foul trouble, but they used a dominating second quarter to build a big lead and played very well down the stretch to hold on for a 110-92 victory over the Houston Rockets. More...

Feb-25-2009 -- Carlos Boozer scores 33 points, Jazz beat Bobcats 102-93
I originally wrote that last line as a joke, and then realized that the math was right.
Neither played in Monday night's loss at home to Atlanta, Williams because of a bruised right thigh sustained in Sunday night's win at Portland and Kirilenko because of back spasms initially experienced in the same game against the Trail Blazers. More...

Feb-25-2009 -- Heels' David Wear injured left hip
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) Florida State buried 3-pointer after 3-pointer in a building where it hadn't won in a decade, then coolly expanded its big halftime lead even more.
North Carolina's dramatic fall from grace has attracted more attention because the Tar Heels are the defending national champions and play in a "basketball" conference. More...

Feb-25-2009 -- Purdue 59, Minnesota 58
There was no word Wednesday night on the severity of Hummel's injury.
The Big Ten has four teams ranked: Indiana (No. 7), Penn State (No. 11), Minnesota and Ohio State (No. 20). More...

Feb-25-2009 -- China wins relay gold after S. Korea DQ'd
China won the women's 3,000-meter relay short track speedskating final Wednesday night after four-time defending champion South Korea was disqualified for impeding at the Olympics.
This event has been hyped as a clash of two neighbours. More...

Wednesday (Update 1)

Feb-24-2009 -- Report: NFL, union at odds over test
A.J. Perez is a National Reporter for FanHouse.
The thinking is that now that we have a way to test for HGH (proven by the case of the rugby doper), that the NFL and other American sports leagues will adopt the same testing method . More...

Feb-24-2009 -- Kobe Bryant executes game winners to near-perfection
There are few players in the NBA today that can be considered great finishers.
Bryant, who watched that failed last shot attempt in that game while in street clothes in the locker room, had a solution. More...

Feb-24-2009 -- Report: Bears hire Ruskell as director of player personnel
Barring an unforeseen breakdown he could be aboard in the very near future.
Now that we can't have him, we're doomed for years to come. More...

Feb-24-2009 -- Bulls' Noah to play vs. Pacers
Noah had missed seven games with plantar fasciitis of the left foot and hasn't done much basketball-wise since Feb. 3.
WASHINGTON Late Monday in the visitors' locker room at Verizon Center, Derrick Rose shook his head and looked downward. More...

Feb-24-2009 -- Lee thrives as Kramer blunders
South Korea's Lee Seung-Hoon won the men's 10,000 meters on Tuesday after Dutch speedskater Sven Kramer was disqualified for an incorrect lane change with eight laps remaining in the grueling race.
I finished the race with a good result." More...

Feb-24-2009 -- WWE NXT Report 2/23/10
A good main event and good focus on David Otunga were the highlights of the wrestling portion of the show.
The closer, more intimate camera views were a double-edged sword when certain moves were missed. More...

Wednesday

Feb-24-2009 -- US men's hockey team is 'appropriately paranoid' for playoff game
VANCOUVER — Thomas Deruns and Romano Lemm scored in the shootout as Switzerland rallied to beat Belarus 3-2 and reach the Olympic hockey quarter-finals on Tuesday.
We need to bring an absolutely perfect team game to even have a chance." More...

Feb-24-2009 -- Lee thrives as Kramer blunders
In what will go down as one of the most historic upsets in speed skating history, Lee Seung-Hoon of South Korea took gold in the men's 10km race, with an Olympic Record time of 12m 58.55s, beating Ivan Skobrev of Russia and defending champion Bob de Jong of the Netherlands for silver and gold, respectively.
Apparent winner Sven Kramer was inconsolable after coach Gerard Kemkers (left) informed him of the disqualification. More...

Feb-24-2009 -- Jackson Powers Syracuse Rally
Looking like every bit the national championship contender, Syracuse wiped out a five-point halftime deficit and tore away from the Friars for a 99-85 win.
Rautins scored 26 points and helped seal the win over the Hoyas with two free throws in the final secondsSyracuse is one of the country's elite offensive teams. More...

Feb-24-2009 -- This year's shooting star in NFL draft class? QB Sam Bradford
While most participants have already played at least three years of high-profile college American football, this is the first time NFL scouts are able to get their hands on them.
While Tampa Bay's approach is similar to other teams, ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. said the combine can positively or negatively affect a player's draft position. More...

Feb-24-2009 -- Herb Magee passes Bob Knight's NCAA win record with career victory No. 903
ABERDEEN, S.D. -- One of the winningest men's basketball coaches in history is retiring.
Entering the game, Magee was one victory from becoming the winningest coach in NCAA history. More...

Feb-24-2009 -- Olympic news and notes
Evgeni Plushenko, who won the silver medal in men's single figure skating at Vancouver 2010, has not been able to accept his loss of the gold to Evan Lysacek.
If the Olympic champion doesn't know how to jump the quad, I don't know," he said. More...

Tuesday (Update 1)

Feb-23-2009 -- Quick pitch: Mariners, others bond thanks to wet weather
"In the past, I wanted to win and I didn't care whether I liked it or not.
Yep, that's Bradley in the action shot next to Griffey's, taking a big swing and wearing a Mariners uniform. More...

Feb-23-2009 -- Rams GM Billy Devaney denies team has talked to Bucs about No. 1 pick
Devaney hosted a chat session on NFL.com today, and stated the Bucs and Rams hadn't talked about a possible trade that would allow Tampa Bay to move from the third overall spot to the first pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, as a report from Scout.com suggested last week.
A: Joe Haden is considered to be one of the top five players in the draft and I like where your head is at. More...

Feb-23-2009 -- FIFA: World Cup couldn't start tomorrow
The world football governing body revealed this in a statement at the end of the third International Football Medicine Conference in Sun City, South Africa.
Delegates from the African continent and the world including representatives of the 32 teams participating in the Soccer World Cup attended the conference. More...

Feb-23-2009 -- Bellator sets opening bouts for featherweight tourney
Joe Warren, Eric Marriott, Georgi Karakhanyan and Bao Quach get first crack at Bellator Fighting Championships' upcoming featherweight tournament.
All four fights will take place during Bellator's first two Season 2 events on April 8th at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida and on April 15th at the Chicago Theatre. More...

Feb-23-2009 -- Braves skipper Cox to retire after '10 season
Simply put: dude is shredded.
Everyone, it seems, is waiting for the powerful 20-year-old, who has a chance to be an impact player and, more immediately, Atlanta's starting right fielder. More...

Feb-23-2009 -- FIFA still waiting for complete list of training camps for World Cup in SAfrica
The world football governing body revealed this in a statement at the end of the third International Football Medicine Conference in Sun City, South Africa.
We have benefited from a series of meetings and workshops held by the FIFA Medical Committee in our country. More...

Tuesday

Feb-23-2009 -- Vince Wilfork's wife takes to Twitter
The Patriots' front office has just confirmed a story I reported earlier , and they have placed the franchise tag on Vince Wilfork.''
A perfect example of that might be the comments by Clinton Portis made towards former Washington Redskin LaVar Arrington, in which Portis saw that Arrington's attitude as a leader changed when other guys in the room began making more money. More...

Feb-23-2009 -- American medal hopes dim as women's figure skating begins
The women's competition, which begins Tuesday, is expected to be full of compelling, inspiring and perhaps mouth-dropping moments.
Nagasu treasures the artistic individuality of the sport, noting, "We don't all look the same, because we're not wearing masks and ski suits, so I'd like to take advantage of that and hopefully I'll be the athlete that everyone remembers." More...

Feb-23-2009 -- Papi out to silence critics with big 2010
Ortiz is confusing negativity with reality.
I wasn'''t feeling comfortable. More...

Feb-23-2009 -- Evan Turner turns up heat, joins nation's elite at Ohio State
The junior point guard did just that Sunday as she scored a career-high 19 points - including a basket to send the game to overtime and two clinching free throws in the extra period - to lead the Spartans to a 71-68 victory over seventh-ranked Ohio State.
Lucas left the arena shortly after the game, before Michigan State's locker room was open to the media. More...

Feb-23-2009 -- Kansas 81, Oklahoma 68
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) Denis Clemente scored 27 points and led a 3-point barrage by No. 7 Kansas State, propelling the Wildcats to an 83-68 victory against scuffling Oklahoma on Saturday.
Oklahoma didn'''t give the Jayhawks much of a fight early. More...

Feb-23-2009 -- Jones sinks a layup with 2 seconds left to give Prairie View A&M a 69-68 win ...
The Lady Devils came out shooting lights out to jumpstart the second half as Ashley Brown pushed the margin to ten with a three point shot.
ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) Christopher Jones' layup with 2 seconds left pushed Prairie View A&M past Mississippi Valley State 69-68 on Monday night. More...

Monday (Update 1)

Feb-22-2009 -- Johnny Damon and Tigers finalize $8M, 1-year deal
The Atlanta Braves also appear interested in adding Damon.
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Johnny Damon knows how to make an entrance. More...

Feb-22-2009 -- QB Tim Tebow will only throw at Gators pro day before NFL Draft
'''Working around all the meetings and all the stuff that has nothing to do with football, that'''s been kind of rough,''' said Hester, D1'''s corporate director of training.
Perhaps the greatest college football player of all-time, Tim Tebow enters the draft process with the most questions about his ability to transfer into the pros. More...

Feb-22-2009 -- Chicago Bulls (29-26) at Washington Wizards (19-34), 7 pm
''We lost a couple of guys who played major minutes.
Offensively, the Bulls had 26 assists and set a franchise record with only four turnovers. More...

Feb-22-2009 -- Solomon: Lange shows drive for excellence
After the conclusion of the Olympic two-man bobsleigh races on Sunday (Feb. 21), Germany's Andre Lange and Kevin Kuske had the gold medal that makes them the most successful Olympic bobsleigh athletes ever, and Canada's Pierre Lueders had the runs he'd been looking for.
WHISTLER (Reuters) - Canadian Lyndon Rush's Olympic debut turned sour on Saturday at Whistler's dreaded 50-50 corner before favorite Andre Lange gave a driving masterclass to seize the midway lead in the men's two-man bobsleigh. More...

Feb-22-2009 -- Olympians Evan Lysacek & Nastia Liukin Reportedly Dating
Evan Lysacek is not just an ambitious young man ( hoping to become the first U.S. man to win figure skating gold), but he is also a good boyfriend.
"For the skaters, it could be a few minutes of torture," said David Michaels, a senior producer for NBC's Olympics coverage and the network's director for figure skating. More...

Feb-22-2009 -- Cardinals set for 7 full seasons with Holliday
JUPITER, Fla. With his oldest son eagerly putting the ball up on the tee after every swing, reigning National League MVP Albert Pujols had his first cuts of spring training Sunday.
La Genius is an absolute moron/liar. More...

Monday

Feb-22-2009 -- Rahlves crashes out in ski cross
Less than a year after the Turin Games, the International Olympic Committee voted to include ski cross in the 2010 Games while rejecting several other sports, including women's ski jumping and curling mixed doubles.
Rahlves is a winner of the legendary Hahnenkamm, a grueling Austrian race. More...

Feb-22-2009 -- Hamilton's 27 points lead Pistons to overtime win over Spurs, 109-101
Thanks to a technical foul called on Richard Hamilton after regulation ended, Detroit trailed San Antonio 94-93 when the ball was tossed up to start the extra period.
Tony Parker will not play Sunday against the Spurs, and will reportedly have an MRI on his strained left hip flexor on Monday. More...

Feb-22-2009 -- HALFTIME: Jazz 38, Trailblazers 50
The Thunder, Nuggets and Jazz are all streaking while the Blazers seem to still be walking in the clouds.
Uh oh. He has been playing so well that we started to forget the frustration that has characterized him the past few years. More...

Feb-22-2009 -- Beckett saying little about contract talks
While Lackey went seven years in between postseason wins, Beckett was the 2003 World Series MVP, then went 4-0 for the Red Sox in the 2007 postseason.
The intense Sox staff leader has never lacked for motivation, so the contract issue doesn't figure to add too much of that. More...

Feb-22-2009 -- CFB: Oregon coach boots receiver after Facebook posting
Wide receiver Jamere Holland was dismissed from the team Sunday for what Kelly deemed a violation of team rules.
I actually see why Holland has been kicked off. More...

Feb-22-2009 -- Kyle Singler, Nolan Smith lead No. 6 Duke past Virginia Tech
Duke (22-4, 10-2 ACC) went into the weekend alone in first place, with Virginia Tech (21-4, 8-3) and Maryland (18-7, 8-3) tied for second.
Duke owns a 35-7 series advantage over Virginia Tech, including a victory over the Hokies in the most recent meeting last season. More...

Sunday (Update 1)

Feb-21-2009 -- Ammann wins a record fourth gold
WHISTLER - A golden hat-trick might be enough for most Olympians but Swiss skijump legend Simon Ammann will be out to snatch his fourth title on Friday on the large hill at Whistler.
Poland's Adam Malsyz took the silver on 269.4 while Gergor Schlierenzauer of Austria (262.2) completed the podium. More...

Feb-21-2009 -- Reutter fourth in women's 1500-meter short-track final
World number one Zhou Yang overcame three South Korean rivals to win the women's short track speed skating 1,500 meters final at the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games here Saturday evening.
China's Zhou Yang set an Olympic record en route to winning gold in the women's 1,500-metre short-track final at the Vancouver Olympics. More...

Feb-21-2009 -- Three Horse Race
Jeff Kriet has a two-day total of 32 pounds, 1 ounce and a 2-ounce lead over two-time Classic champion Kevin VanDam, who has a 1-ounce advantage over third-place Todd Faircloth.
Russ Lane moved up four places in the standings despite a bag that was one fish short of a limit. More...

Feb-21-2009 -- Moss anticipates out pattern after this year
I'm not mad, I'm not bitter.
" If as an individual I'm not really in their future plans I would like to go elsewhere." More...

Feb-21-2009 -- NASCAR Live! Sprint Cup on ESPN.com
Danica Patrick is as curious as everyone else to see how well she performs in her second NASCAR stock car race Saturday.
Johnson also has won the second race here for the last three years. More...

Feb-21-2009 -- Villanova visits Pittsburgh in Big East showdown
Pittsburgh had every right to consider this a rebuilding year after losing three vital cogs from last season's team, which could have gone to the Final Four had Scottie Reynolds not dashed to the basket and hit the shot for the ages that put Villanova there instead.
At home, the Panthers have gone 7-4-2 ATS, while Villanova is 6-3 ATS when playing on the road. More...

Sunday

Feb-21-2009 -- Busch wins at California, Patrick finishes 31st in her second Nationwide race
FONTANA Calif. - After leading for 130 laps, Middletown native Joey Logano spun his wheels on the final restart and finished fifth in Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series Stater Bros. 300 at California Speedway.
I don'''t necessarily enjoy the media part of the controversy.''' More...

Feb-21-2009 -- Gibson has 20 points, 13 rebounds, Bulls run away from Sixers, 122-90
Young scored 17 points, but the Sixers went 8:14 without a field goal during a drought that spanned the second and third quarters while losing for the third time in four games.
Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Taj Gibson was one of seven Bulls to score in double figures as he tied a career-high with 20 in Chicago's 122-90 rout of Philadelphia at the United Center. More...

Feb-21-2009 -- Two straight plus-30 finishes don't discourage Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick naturally was at ease in front of the phalanx of cameras tracking her first day driving a NASCAR stock car at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana on Friday.
"When I came here today I just said I wanted to finish, and the expectation of staying on the first lap was probably not realistic, and I knew that." More...

Feb-21-2009 -- Terps Basketball
Vasquez scored 26 points (17 in the second half) in the Terrapins' 68-57 victory over N.C. State on Wednesday, finishing the game five shy of the 2,000-point milestone.
Jordan knows that he'''s got to rebound, play good defense.''' More...

Feb-21-2009 -- Woods cites Buddhism as a way for him to recover from personal troubles
Tiger Woods, once one of the world's most bankable athletes but disgraced by his own infidelities, will put his face on public view Friday morning for the first time since the early-morning car accident in November outside his Florida home permanently altered his life.
Kevin Sullivan, who runs a strategic communications company, said that Woods should take questions because the appetite for unscripted, candid answers was unlikely to be satisfied by a statement. More...

Feb-21-2009 -- Woods cites Buddhism as a way for him to recover from personal troubles
Tiger Woods, once one of the world's most bankable athletes but disgraced by his own infidelities, will put his face on public view Friday morning for the first time since the early-morning car accident in November outside his Florida home permanently altered his life.
Never think you stand alone. More...