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for 01/27/2009

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• Nets blunder, lose to Thunder Nets blunder, lose to Thunder
01/27/2009
It was neither a happy anniversary for Lawrence Frank nor a happy birthday for Vince Carter as not even a 24-1 fourth-quarter run by the backup unit could save the Nets from a deflating 94-85 loss to the Thunder Monday night. (7 h ago)

• Lawrence: Yao is absent on night Knicks'... Lawrence: Yao is absent on night Knicks' defense shows up
01/27/2009
The Knicks held the Rockets to only four points over the final five minutes, but they did get some help. It wasn't as if anyone was clogging the lane on either team to make it tough for him - the Rockets, after all, had to play without Yao. (7 h ago)

• Curlin Eclipses '08 field Curlin Eclipses '08 field
01/27/2009
Curlin added one more victory to his 2008 ledger Monday: Horse of the Year honors. Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown and the undefeated filly Zenyatta were the other finalists for the prize at the 38th annual Eclipse Award ceremony. (7 h ago)

• Knicks rocket into East race Knicks rocket into East race
01/27/2009
Wilson Chandler and Nate Robinson outscored the entire Rockets team in the final period Monday as Mike D'Antoni's club overcame a nine-point deficit in the last eight minutes to defeat Houston, 104-98. (7 h ago)

• Rangers are not content with recent impr... Rangers are not content with recent improvements
01/26/2009
Despite an average of only 2.65 goals per game, these Rangers are 28-16-4 and tied with Montreal for the fourth-most points (60) in the Eastern Conference. They also are just one point behind the Devils for the Atlantic Division lead. (11 h ago)

• Jaspers hold off Fairfield, 65-60 Jaspers hold off Fairfield, 65-60
01/26/2009
Playing without the suspended Herve Banogle, Darryl Crawford got a rare start and made the most of it as he and Chris Smith each scored 16 points as the Jaspers knocked off Fairfield in a must-win contest, 65-60, at Draddy Gym. (11 h ago)

• Myers: Anquan's a nice fit for Big Blue Myers: Anquan's a nice fit for Big Blue
01/26/2009
Anquan Boldin has the talent to be the No. 1 receiver the Giants crave to replace Plaxico Burress and he happens to be good friends with Eli Manning's exiled former favorite target. Can the Giants and Boldin be a match? (12 h ago)

• Cards not backing down despite lack of ... Cards not backing down despite lack of respect & big-game experience
01/26/2009
The Cardinals arrived for the Super Bowl in a feisty mood Monday, far removed from the team that once seemed too timid to win. Underdogs for the fourth time this postseason, Arizona has been playing the no-respect card to the hilt. (12 h ago)

• A-Rod scoffs at Joe-Fraud A-Rod scoffs at Joe-Fraud
01/26/2009
A-Rod told friends Monday that he is "not bothered at all" by the reports that Joe Torre apparently took some shots at him in his forthcoming book, and dismissed talk of an "A-Fraud" persona or any Derek Jeter obsession as old news. (12 h ago)

• Smith: Fitzgerald's dad has it covered Smith: Fitzgerald's dad has it covered
01/26/2009
Larry Fitzgerald Sr., a syndicated radio sports journalist and writer for the Minneapolis Spokesman-Recorder newspaper, is getting to see his fantasy come true. His son Larry Jr. will start against Pittsburgh in Super Bowl XLIII. (12 h ago)

• Lupica: How Cashman leaves Torre to mana... Lupica: How Cashman leaves Torre to manage alone
01/26/2009
This is the way it works even with Joe Torre. People want to burn Torre's book before reading it. Torre would have to start ghost-writing for Jose Canseco to do that. (13 h ago)

• Big Ben planning to strike his Super flo... Big Ben planning to strike his Super flop from memory
01/26/2009
Ben Roethlisberger stepped off the Steelers' plane Monday for his second Super Bowl carrying a camcorder to record every moment and a determination to redeem himself for his Super Bowl XL effort. (13 h ago)

• Raissman: Third-person role leaves Joe d... Raissman: Third-person role leaves Joe deniability
01/26/2009
There is absolutely no need to jump to conclusions to detect a diversionary tactic - and a spin job on the horizon by Joe Torre. There is something very calculated about this book, co-authored by baseball writer Tom Verducci. (14 h ago)

• Pettitte signs one-year deal with Yanks Pettitte signs one-year deal with Yanks
01/26/2009
After months of negotiating, Andy Pettitte agreed Monday to a one-year deal with the Yankees that guarantees him $5.5 million and could be worth as much as $12 million if he reaches all of the contract's incentives. (16 h ago)

• Curry preparing to return to son's side Curry preparing to return to son's side
01/26/2009
Stunned Knicks center Eddy Curry was preparing Monday to fly home to see his 3-year-old son - the only survivor of a massacre that left his mother and infant step-sister dead, sources said. (16 h ago)

• HS hoops coach fired after beating oppon... HS hoops coach fired after beating opponent 100-0
01/26/2009
For one Texas high school basketball coach even when you win, you lose. Micah Grimes, who made national headlines when his Dallas-area private school team beat up an undermanned opponent 100-0, was fired on Sunday. (18 h ago)

• Cops grill ex-boyfriend in slaying of mo... Cops grill ex-boyfriend in slaying of mother of Eddy Curry's child
01/26/2009
A spurned boyfriend was being grilled Monday in the brutal murders of Knicks center Eddy Curry's ex-girlfriend and her infant daughter. Nova Henry had taken out a restraining order against the man, whom family members described as a violent "stalker." (22 h ago)

• The Score: NCAA, you've got to be kiddin... The Score: NCAA, you've got to be kidding
01/25/2009
The NCAA is now defining 11-, 12- and 13-year-olds as as recruitable prospects. Don't be hoodwinked into believing this is something being done for the betterment of the game. (2 d ago)

• Torre dishes Yankee dirt Torre dishes Yankee dirt
01/24/2009
According to a new book due to be released on Feb. 3, former Yankee manager Joe Torre was a bitter man by the time he left the Bronx in October of 2007, and he takes a few rips at A-Rod, George Steinbrenner and Brian Cashman. (2 d ago)

• Henrik aces Rangers' midseason report ca... Henrik aces Rangers' midseason report card
01/24/2009
With the All-Star Game Sunday and the Rangers (28-16-4) set to reconvene Monday to begin the home stretch, the Daily News takes a closer look at what's going right and wrong with the Blueshirts. Cast your votes! (2 d ago)

• Notebook: Steelers Arrive, Talking About... Notebook: Steelers Arrive, Talking About Short Messages and a Tall Receiver
01/27/2009
Ben Roethlisberger said in Tampa that he and Ken Whisenhunt, the former Steelers’ offensive coordinator, exchange text messages and are friendly. (6 h ago)

• Steelers Owner Dan Rooney Turns His Busi... Steelers Owner Dan Rooney Turns His Business Into a Family
01/26/2009
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ owner, Dan Rooney, doesn’t always offer players top dollar. But he knows them and greets them with a handshake. (8 h ago)

• Men’s Roundup: No. 8 Marquette Sends Not... Men’s Roundup: No. 8 Marquette Sends Notre Dame to Fourth Straight Loss
01/26/2009
Jerel McNeal had a season-high 27 points to lead No. 8 Marquette to a 71-64 victory at Notre Dame, sending the Irish to their fourth consecutive loss. (8 h ago)

• Pettitte Accepts Pay Cut to Return to Ya... Pettitte Accepts Pay Cut to Return to Yankees
01/26/2009
Andy Pettitte signed with the Yankees for $5.5 million, with a chance to make $12 million if he reaches incentives, solidifying the team’s pitching rotation. (8 h ago)

• Stringer’s Widow Settles Lawsuit With N.... Stringer’s Widow Settles Lawsuit With N.F.L.
01/26/2009
The widow of Minnesota Vikings lineman Korey Stringer reached a settlement with the N.F.L. regarding his death from heatstroke during training camp in 2001. (8 h ago)

• Knicks 104, Rockets 98: Robinson Helps K... Knicks 104, Rockets 98: Robinson Helps Knicks Stand Up to Rockets
01/26/2009
Nate Robinson sealed the Knicks’ victory over the Houston Rockets by stealing the ball from Luis Scola and drawing a foul with 18.1 seconds left. (8 h ago)

• N.B.A. Roundup: Thunder Pulls Away Again... N.B.A. Roundup: Thunder Pulls Away Against the Nets
01/26/2009
Kevin Durant scored 9 of his 18 points in the third quarter, when the Oklahoma City Thunder took control of the Nets in a 94-85 victory. (8 h ago)

• Curlin Repeats as Horse of the Year Curlin Repeats as Horse of the Year
01/26/2009
Although he never faced Big Brown or Zenyatta on the racetrack, Curlin beat them anyway, winning the three-horse race for 2008 Horse of the Year in a romp. (8 h ago)

• Serena Williams Once Beat Roddick; Harde... Serena Williams Once Beat Roddick; Harder Match Is Next
01/26/2009
Fernando Verdasco advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open Monday, as did Rafael Nadal, the world’s No. 1 men’s player, and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, last year’s runner-up. (8 h ago)

• In His Book, Torre Reveals Fraying Bond ... In His Book, Torre Reveals Fraying Bond With Cashman
01/26/2009
Joe Torre mentions examples of clashes he endured with the Yankees’ general manager Brian Cashman in “The Yankee Years,” a book he wrote with Tom Verducci. (9 h ago)

• Cardinals’ Super Bowl Trip Has Leinart S... Cardinals’ Super Bowl Trip Has Leinart Studying Again
01/26/2009
Playing backup to Kurt Warner was hardly the role that Matt Leinart envisioned when he came to the Arizona Cardinals with a Heisman trophy and a national championship. (9 h ago)

• Briton Murray Ousted and Three Others Fa... Briton Murray Ousted and Three Others Fall to Ailments
01/26/2009
Andy Murray lost in the fourth round of the Australian Open while three other players withdrew, paving the way for Serena Williams, Giles Simon and Svetlana Kuznetsova to reach the quarters. (10 h ago)

• Secret to Steelers Coach Tomlin's Succes... Secret to Steelers Coach Tomlin's Success: Take Notes
01/26/2009
The meticulous notes kept by Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin serve as a road map of his meteoric career rise and inform his decisions. (19 h ago)

• Skateboarding in Afghanistan Provides a ... Skateboarding in Afghanistan Provides a Diversion From Desolation
01/26/2009
Afghanistan’s first skateboarding school holds promise for children who are unfazed by violence and still bound by strict rules of family and society. (1 d ago)

• White Wins Snowboarding Gold at X Games White Wins Snowboarding Gold at X Games
01/25/2009
Shaun White became the first athlete to win back-to-back titles in the superpipe at the Winter X Games on Sunday. (1 d ago)

• On Day of Comebacks, Biggest Belongs to ... On Day of Comebacks, Biggest Belongs to Dokic
01/25/2009
Jelena Dokic clawed her way past Alisa Kleybanova into the final eight of the Australian Open, and Roger Federer beat back Tomas Berdych to advance to the quarterfinals. (1 d ago)

• Midfielder Vies for Spot on U.S. Team an... Midfielder Vies for Spot on U.S. Team and in Europe
01/25/2009
Sacha Kljestan, a 23-year-old midfielder who was named United States Soccer’s young male athlete of the year in 2008, is making goals on the field and in his career. (1 d ago)

• Pursuing N.B.A., Marbury’s Brother Takes... Pursuing N.B.A., Marbury’s Brother Takes Long Detour
01/25/2009
Zach Marbury, a point guard like his brother Stephon, has agreed to play basketball in Venezuela, a deal he hopes will lead to an invitation to N.B.A. training camp. (1 d ago)

• East 12, West 11: Canadiens Fans Cheer o... East 12, West 11: Canadiens Fans Cheer on Their Own, and Tampa Bay’s Lecavalier
01/25/2009
For the N.H.L. All-Star game, Montreal fans helped vote four current Canadiens into the starting lineup for the Eastern Conference team. (1 d ago)

• Rising Stars Claim the Top Spots Rising Stars Claim the Top Spots
01/25/2009
The 23-year-old Jeremy Abbott won the United States Figure Skating Championships, ending the five-year stranglehold that Evan Lysacek and Johnny Weir had on the national title. (1 d ago)

• Who will cover? We break down the odds Who will cover? We break down the odds
01/27/2009
A game by game breakdown by the experts (3 h ago)

• Roddick, heat too much for Djokovic Roddick, heat too much for Djokovic
01/26/2009
Defending champion Novak Djokovic is out of the Australian Open after retiring from his quarterfinal against Andy Roddick with a heat-related problem on Tuesday. (9 h ago)

• Back-to-back Shaq dominates Wizards Back-to-back Shaq dominates Wizards
01/26/2009
Shaquille O’Neal had no problem with back-to-back games at the end of a road trip, scoring 29 points Monday night as the Phoenix Suns wrapped up a six-game East Coast swing with a 103-87 win over the Washington Wizards. (11 h ago)

• Hawks go 13 1/2 minutes without basket Hawks go 13 1/2 minutes without basket
01/26/2009
Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat were far from perfect offensively. Fortunately for them, the Atlanta Hawks were worse. Much, much worse. (11 h ago)

• No. 8 Marquette hands Irish 4th straight... No. 8 Marquette hands Irish 4th straight loss
01/26/2009
Jerel McNeal had a season-high 27 points and Wesley Matthews made some key baskets down the stretch Monday night to lead No. 8 Marquette to a 71-64 victory over Notre Dame, the Fighting Irish’s fourth straight loss. (12 h ago)

• Tampa's goal: 'make the Super Bowl safe' Tampa's goal: 'make the Super Bowl safe'
01/26/2009
It’s not hyperbole when Milton Ahlerich, the NFL’s vice president for security, says that if you’re in the stadium watching the Super Bowl, you are in “one of the safest locations you can possibly be on Super Bowl Sunday in the United States of America.” (12 h ago)

• Pedroia's brother facing molestation cha... Pedroia's brother facing molestation charges
01/26/2009
The older brother of AL MVP Dustin Pedroia is facing child molestation charges. (13 h ago)

• Gottfried quits as Alabama basketball co... Gottfried quits as Alabama basketball coach
01/26/2009
Mark Gottfried resigned as Alabama’s basketball coach Monday, leaving in the middle of his 11th season amid criticism of both the team’s play and the departure of a star player. (14 h ago)

• Pettitte takes paycut to stay with Yanke... Pettitte takes paycut to stay with Yankees
01/26/2009
Andy Pettitte and the Yankees have agreed to a $5.5 million, one-year contract that brings the left-hander back to New York. (14 h ago)

• Warner, Whisenhunt lead Cards into Tampa Warner, Whisenhunt lead Cards into Tampa
01/26/2009
Thanks to a strong tail wind, Kurt Warner and the Arizona Cardinals arrived in town ahead of schedule Monday to get ready for an unexpected Super Bowl appearance. (14 h ago)

• Cashman hopes Yanks rally around A-Rod Cashman hopes Yanks rally around A-Rod
01/26/2009
Brian Cashman thinks the Yankees should rally around Alex Rodriguez following a book in which former manager Joe Torre portrayed A-Rod as a divisive figure in the New York clubhouse. (14 h ago)

• Greinke, K.C. agree to $38 million, 4-ye... Greinke, K.C. agree to $38 million, 4-year deal
01/26/2009
The Kansas City Royals stood by Zack Greinke. Now, Greinke is standing by them. Delaying a chance to make even more money as a free agent, the right-hander agreed Monday to a $38 million, four-year contract that avoided a salary arbitration hearing. (14 h ago)

• Ky. coach pleads not guilty in player’s ... Ky. coach pleads not guilty in player’s death
01/26/2009
On Monday, David Jason Stinson pleaded not guilty to reckless homicide in the death of 15-year-old Pleasure Ridge Park High School offensive lineman Max Gilpin, who collapsed at a sweltering Aug. 20 practice after running sprints, sometimes in pads and helmet. (15 h ago)

• Road to Super Bowl flanked by XLIII stri... Road to Super Bowl flanked by XLIII strip clubs
01/26/2009
Strip clubs in Tampa are expecting to profit mightily through Super Bowl Sunday evening. (16 h ago)

• T.O. gets his own cable TV reality show T.O. gets his own cable TV reality show
01/26/2009
Terrell Owens hopes to score with a new cable reality show. The Dallas Cowboys' controversial wide receiver will star in his own show on VH1 this summer, giving fans a look into his life off the field. (17 h ago)

• As Steelers arrive, Ward says he's playi... As Steelers arrive, Ward says he's playing
01/26/2009
The Pittsburgh Steelers are back at the Super Bowl, and even those players here for the first time are acting like they've been here before. (18 h ago)

• Curran: The man who almost made Big Ben ... Curran: The man who almost made Big Ben a WR
01/26/2009
For all the good he's done and good sense he's shown, Cliff Hite knows his decision to put Ben Roethlisberger at wide receiver and his own son at quarterback for Findlay High School back in 1999 still draws snickers. (23 h ago)

• Top nine Super Bowl storylines Top nine Super Bowl storylines
01/25/2009
Top nine Super Bowl storylines (1 d ago)

• Super Bowl a much-needed distraction Super Bowl a much-needed distraction
01/25/2009
Celizic: Money may be tight all over, but this is still Super Bowl Week, America's winter break for adults. Somebody will write about the wretched excess of it all, but, c'mon, folks. We need distractions in life, and when times are hard, we need them more. (1 d ago)

• ESPN.com has launched many new baseball ... ESPN.com has launched many new baseball widgets that offer scores, stats, and news
01/27/2009
Visit the ESPN Widget Center. (3 h ago)

• Report: Red Sox give Varitek Saturday de... Report: Red Sox give Varitek Saturday deadline
01/26/2009
The Red Sox reportedly set a Saturday deadline to sign Jason Varitek. (10 h ago)

• Justice: Radomski allegations 'a bald-fa... Justice: Radomski allegations 'a bald-faced lie'
01/26/2009
Former Yankees outfielder David Justice on Monday responded to allegations made by ex-Mets clubhouse attendant Kurt Radomski during an exclusive interview with Outside the Lines. (11 h ago)

• Yankees, Pettitte agree to $5.5M, 1-year... Yankees, Pettitte agree to $5.5M, 1-year deal
01/26/2009
The New York Yankees and Andy Pettitte have agreed on a deal that brings the veteran left-hander back for a year. (12 h ago)

• Dodgers finalize 1-year, $1M deal with A... Dodgers finalize 1-year, $1M deal with Ausmus
01/26/2009
Veteran catcher Brad Ausmus and the Dodgers finalized a one-year, $1 million contract Monday. (14 h ago)

• Three-time All-Star Casey set to retire ... Three-time All-Star Casey set to retire Tuesday
01/26/2009
Three-time All-Star Sean Casey will retire on Tuesday. (14 h ago)

• Cashman hopes Yanks will rally around A-... Cashman hopes Yanks will rally around A-Rod
01/26/2009
Brian Cashman thinks the Yankees should rally around Alex Rodriguez following a book in which former manager Joe Torre portrayed A-Rod as a divisive figure in the New York clubhouse. (15 h ago)

• Royals, Greinke agree to four-year, $38M... Royals, Greinke agree to four-year, $38M deal
01/26/2009
Right-hander Zack Greinke and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a four-year contract that avoided a salary arbitration hearing next month. (15 h ago)

• Counsell, Brewers complete 1-year, $1M d... Counsell, Brewers complete 1-year, $1M deal
01/26/2009
Craig Counsell and the Brewers completed a $1 million, one-year contract on Monday after the veteran infielder passed a physical. (16 h ago)

• Rockies' Atkins OK with shifting respons... Rockies' Atkins OK with shifting responsibilities
01/26/2009
When the winter began, Colorado Rockies infielder Garrett Atkins figured his next move might be more than just a trip across the Coors Field diamond from third to first base. (17 h ago)

• Delay in arraignment for Yanks' Chamberl... Delay in arraignment for Yanks' Chamberlain
01/26/2009
Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain's arraignment on drunken-driving charges faces another delay. (20 h ago)

• Braves prospect denies HGH use, takes bl... Braves prospect denies HGH use, takes blame
01/25/2009
Jordan Schafer, one of the top prospects in the Braves' system, ended his silence about his controversial 50-game drug suspension last season, telling reporters that he never took HGH but saying his punishment was deserved. (2 d ago)

• Phils' Utley plans to be ready by Openin... Phils' Utley plans to be ready by Opening Day
01/24/2009
Chase Utley says his rehab from hip surgery is on schedule, and the Phillies second baseman expects to be ready by Opening Day. (2 d ago)

• Reds SS Gonzalez cleared for spring trai... Reds SS Gonzalez cleared for spring training
01/24/2009
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Alex Gonzalez and his injured knee have been given the green light for spring training. (2 d ago)

• A's work to lock in Duchscherer, add Spr... A's work to lock in Duchscherer, add Springer
01/24/2009
The Oakland Athletics's efforts Saturday went a long way toward shoring up their pitching staff. (2 d ago)

• Tigers, Lyon agree on deal; closer role ... Tigers, Lyon agree on deal; closer role possible
01/24/2009
The Detroit Tigers have improved their bullpen, signing free agent right-handed pitcher Brandon Lyon to a one-year contract. (2 d ago)

• Gammons: WBC a concern for pitchers Gammons: WBC a concern for pitchers
01/24/2009
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. (2 d ago)

• ESPN.com has launched many new football ... ESPN.com has launched many new football widgets that offer scores, stats, and news
01/27/2009
Visit the ESPN Widget Center. (3 h ago)

• Vikings great Eller convicted of assault... Vikings great Eller convicted of assaulting cop
01/26/2009
Vikings great Carl Eller has been convicted of assault on a police officer and refusing to take a sobriety test. (10 h ago)

• Seahawks' Hill apologizes following arre... Seahawks' Hill apologizes following arrest
01/26/2009
Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill apologized after his weekend arrest in the Atlanta area for investigation of misdemeanor marijuana possession. (10 h ago)

• Sources: Reeves, Cowboys talk consulting... Sources: Reeves, Cowboys talk consulting role
01/26/2009
Sources say Dan Reeves is in discussions with the Cowboys about a consultant's role. (11 h ago)

• Merriman says LT, GM spat 'needs to stop... Merriman says LT, GM spat 'needs to stop now'
01/26/2009
Shawne Merriman says the lights need to be turned out on the public back and forth between Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson and general manager AJ Smith. (13 h ago)

• LB Morgan plans comeback after '08 retir... LB Morgan plans comeback after '08 retirement
01/26/2009
Linebacker Dan Morgan, who retired last year after a series of injuries, said he is planning to make a comeback in 2009. (15 h ago)

• Steelers adamant: Ward will be ready Sun... Steelers adamant: Ward will be ready Sunday
01/26/2009
Hines Ward won't practice until Thursday at the earliest, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said at a news conference Monday marking the team's arrival for Super Bowl XLIII. (15 h ago)

• Sources: Haynesworth-Titans talks promis... Sources: Haynesworth-Titans talks promising
01/26/2009
Sources say that negotiations between the Titans and Albert Haynesworth offered optimism. (15 h ago)

• 10 more gone in Redskins' second set of ... 10 more gone in Redskins' second set of layoffs
01/26/2009
The Redskins made a second round of layoffs on Monday. (15 h ago)

• Vick files suit against former financial... Vick files suit against former financial adviser
01/26/2009
Imprisoned NFL star Michael Vick is suing a former financial adviser for at least $2 million. (16 h ago)

• Panthers lure Colts' ex-defensive coordi... Panthers lure Colts' ex-defensive coordinator
01/26/2009
The Carolina Panthers have hired Ron Meeks as their new defensive coordinator. (16 h ago)

• T.O. TV: Reality show probes Cowboys WR'... T.O. TV: Reality show probes Cowboys WR's life
01/26/2009
Terrell Owens will star in his own show on VH1 this summer, giving fans a look into his life off the field. (17 h ago)

• Various security forces will inundate Su... Various security forces will inundate Super Bowl
01/26/2009
The NFL says Tampa's Raymond James Stadium will one of be safest places to be in the United States when the Super Bowl is played Sunday. (18 h ago)

• Ravens promote Mattison to D-coordinator Ravens promote Mattison to D-coordinator
01/26/2009
The Baltimore Ravens promoted Greg Mattison to defensive coordinator Monday, a move designed to maintain a sense of continuity on a unit that excelled under the departed Rex Ryan. (18 h ago)

• NFL, ex-Viking Stringer's widow, settle ... NFL, ex-Viking Stringer's widow, settle lawsuit
01/26/2009
A lawsuit filed by the widow of former Minnesota Viking Korey Stringer against the NFL has been settled, it was announced Monday. (18 h ago)

• Problem solver? Kokinis installed as Bro... Problem solver? Kokinis installed as Browns GM
01/26/2009
Ready to tackle Cleveland's long list of problems, George Kokinis took over as the Browns new general manager on Monday. (20 h ago)

• ESPN.com has launched many new basketbal... ESPN.com has launched many new basketball widgets that offer scores, stats, and news
01/27/2009
Visit the ESPN Widget Center. (3 h ago)

• Thunder pull away from Nets in big third... Thunder pull away from Nets in big third quarter
01/26/2009
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. (10 h ago)

• Paul's triple-double pushes Hornets by S... Paul's triple-double pushes Hornets by Sixers
01/26/2009
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• Jefferson, Gomes lead Wolves over Bucks Jefferson, Gomes lead Wolves over Bucks
01/26/2009
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• Hawks' cold shooting opens door for Heat... Hawks' cold shooting opens door for Heat rout
01/26/2009
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• Chandler stars off bench as Knicks top R... Chandler stars off bench as Knicks top Rockets
01/26/2009
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• Shaq's 29 points power Suns past Wizards Shaq's 29 points power Suns past Wizards
01/26/2009
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• Cavs' Ilgauskas eyes Thursday return to ... Cavs' Ilgauskas eyes Thursday return to court
01/26/2009
Cleveland Cavaliers starting center Zydrunas Ilgauskas says he hopes to play this week after practicing for the first time since breaking a bone in his left ankle. (13 h ago)

• Knicks giving Curry time to deal with tr... Knicks giving Curry time to deal with tragedy
01/26/2009
The Knicks are allowing Curry all the time he needs to deal with the death of his former girlfriend. (13 h ago)

• Pargo moving on from Moscow to Olympiaco... Pargo moving on from Moscow to Olympiacos
01/26/2009
Former New Orleans Hornets guard Jannero Pargo will soon finalize a move from Dynamo Moscow to Greek club Olympiakos, his agent confirmed Monday. (14 h ago)

• Power Rankings: Champs retake the throne Power Rankings: Champs retake the throne
01/26/2009
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. (14 h ago)

• Report rebuffs Marbury's claim of Celtic... Report rebuffs Marbury's claim of Celtics pledge
01/26/2009
Stephon Marbury said the Celtics have expressed a commitment to sign the exiled New York Knicks point guard, he told a newspaper. A newspaper claims otherwise. (16 h ago)

• Grizzlies' Hollins says he has 'high exp... Grizzlies' Hollins says he has 'high expectations'
01/26/2009
Lionel Hollins is clear about what steps he needs to take to achieve the daunting task of leading the Memphis Grizzlies to respectability. (17 h ago)

• Jazz owner Miller has both legs amputate... Jazz owner Miller has both legs amputated
01/25/2009
Utah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller has had both of his legs amputated 6 inches below the knee. (1 d ago)

• BOWA: TEAMMATE SHOTS AT ALEX ALL IN FUN BOWA: TEAMMATE SHOTS AT ALEX ALL IN FUN
01/27/2009
Alex Rodriguez may have been referred to as "A-Fraud," but it was in jest, says former Yankee coach Larry Bowa. In Joe Torre's latest book, "The Yankee Years," it's reported that Yankee players referred to A-Rod as "A-Fraud." But yesterday... (3 h ago)

• MARIANO & JORGE CONCERNS MARIANO & JORGE CONCERNS
01/27/2009
Yankee GM Brian Cashman admitted yesterday he has concerns about closer Mariano Rivera and catcher Jorge Posada, who both underwent shoulder surgeries. "It's very early in the process for those guys," Cashman said yesterday. "I do have concerns... (3 h ago)

• ON 2ND THOUGHT, PUT JOBA IN 'PEN ON 2ND THOUGHT, PUT JOBA IN 'PEN
01/27/2009
NOW that Andy Pettitte is signed, sealed and finally delivered, it's time the Yankees throw a high, hard one at the opposition. Forget about Joba Chamberlain being in the rotation - he needs to go back to the bullpen. From Day 1 of spring training... (3 h ago)

• PETTITTE OKS 1-YEAR YANKEE PACT - WITH $... PETTITTE OKS 1-YEAR YANKEE PACT - WITH $10.5M PAY CUT
01/27/2009
The money mattered to Andy Pettitte. But not enough. Earlier this offseason, the Yankees offered the veteran left-hander a $10 million contract for 2009 - $6 million less than he earned last year, and also quite a bit less than they had already... (3 h ago)

• YOUNG HOT-SHOTS GUN FOR PLAYOFFS YOUNG HOT-SHOTS GUN FOR PLAYOFFS
01/27/2009
IT'S rarely about the start, of course, always about the finish - even if Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni, tired of watching his team fall behind by 15 points in the first quarter of three consecutive games, put Al Harrington back in the starting... (4 h ago)

• CURRY TO TAKE LEAVE CURRY TO TAKE LEAVE
01/27/2009
Grief-stricken Eddy Curry missed last night's game and was expected to take a leave of absence, according to a source. He likely will soon fly to Chicago to see his 3-year-old son after the shooting death of the boy's mother. Curry is still out... (4 h ago)

• CHANDLER, KNICKS TOP YAO-LESS ROCKETS CHANDLER, KNICKS TOP YAO-LESS ROCKETS
01/27/2009
Off the court, the Knicks are a circus. On the court, they are hanging in as a legitimate basketball team. In their season's first victory trailing after three quarters, the Knicks put together a raging fourth quarter, rallied from nine points... (4 h ago)

• GOODEN DENIES RADOMSKI CLAIM GOODEN DENIES RADOMSKI CLAIM
01/27/2009
Dwight Gooden denied accusations by steroid peddler Kirk Radomski that Radomski twice took urine tests for him in the early 1990s. Radomski made the claim in an interview with ESPN's "Outside the Lines" and in his new book "Bases Loaded," due out... (4 h ago)

• MANUEL: I LOVE MANNY MANUEL: I LOVE MANNY
01/27/2009
Calling Manny Ramirez a historic hitter, Jerry Manuel said yesterday he'd relish the chance to manage the free-agent left fielder. During a TV interview, the Met manager labeled Ramirez, "probably one of the best right-handed hitters in our... (6 h ago)

• HEY, GIANTS: MAKE ANQUAN YOUR 'GO Q GUY' HEY, GIANTS: MAKE ANQUAN YOUR 'GO Q GUY'
01/26/2009
TAMPA - Anquan Boldin was poised, polished, polite and professional when he met the media late yesterday and primed for a monster Super Sunday, when his Cardinals meet the Steelers. Q Da Man. More specifically, this is Eli Manning's man... (8 h ago)

• NETS SNAP, CRACKLE AND POP NETS SNAP, CRACKLE AND POP
01/26/2009
OKLAHOMA CITY - There are better ways to end a road trip than what the Nets did here last night. Like maybe board the wrong plane and fly to balmy Siberia. Not even a 24-1 streak by the Nets' three rookies and two guys who rarely play during a... (8 h ago)

• SUTTER CONFIDENT DEVS ARE 'LEGIT' CONTEN... SUTTER CONFIDENT DEVS ARE 'LEGIT' CONTENDERS
01/26/2009
KANATA, Ontario - Initial modesty gave way to pride when Brent Sutter started the post-All Star stretch by calling his Atlantic-leading Devils "legit" contenders. "I let other people worry about those things, if they want to decide whether we're... (8 h ago)

• RANGERS HALF 'WORK TO DO' RANGERS HALF 'WORK TO DO'
01/26/2009
The Rangers have had trouble scoring and winning consistently, but things could be worse. It could be last year. Or the year before. In both of the previous two seasons, the Rangers had to scramble in the second half just to make the playoffs. As... (8 h ago)

• French senate supports Paris F1 plan French senate supports Paris F1 plan
01/27/2009
The French senate has approved plans to allow the building of a new F1 circuit in the Yvelines area near Paris in a bid to bring the sport back to the country after the French Grand Prix at Magny Cours was abandoned. (4 h ago)

• Toyota boss regrets Marmorini departure Toyota boss regrets Marmorini departure
01/26/2009
Hidden in the news about the launch of Toyota's 2009 car was the revelation that the team's engine chief, former Ferrari man Luca Marmorini had left after nine years with the team. (12 h ago)

• Raikkonen completes first rally Raikkonen completes first rally
01/26/2009
Kimi Raikkonen enjoyed a very respectable result on his rallying debut in sub-zero conditions. (13 h ago)

• ING to cut back F1 sponsorship ING to cut back F1 sponsorship
01/26/2009
Dutch bank ING is set to cut back on its F1 sponsorship in light of the current difficulties the institution faces in the global economic crisis and its expectation that it will record a loss of one billion Euros in 2008. (1 d ago)

• Buemi unfazed by Vettel example Buemi unfazed by Vettel example
01/25/2009
Following winter test sessions in which he has regularly been the pace-setter, Sebastien Buemi already has a lot to live up to ahead of his maiden F1 season at Toro Rosso. He also has the challenge of living up to the performance of his predecessor, Italian GP winner Sebastian Vettel. (1 d ago)

• Ecclestone offers teams new deal Ecclestone offers teams new deal
01/25/2009
Bernie Ecclestone has offered car manufacturers involved in F1 a new deal which includes greater financial freedom in exchange for their long-term commitment to the sport. (1 d ago)

• Losing title would have hurt McLaren - W... Losing title would have hurt McLaren - Whitmarsh
01/25/2009
McLaren's new team principal Martin Whitmarsh believes that his team would have been badly affected had Lewis Hamilton failed to win the 2008 drivers' championship. (1 d ago)

• Cost-cutting rules saved team - Williams Cost-cutting rules saved team - Williams
01/25/2009
Frank Williams claims that new cost-cutting rule changes in F1 - the result of work between the FIA and the teams' association (FOTA) has allowed his team to survive and even have a chance at being competitive. (2 d ago)

• Heidfeld wraps up BMW test Heidfeld wraps up BMW test
01/24/2009
With strong winds persisting at the Valencia circuit in southern Spain, BMW Sauber F1 driver Nick Heidfeld brought the first test for the team's 2009 car to a close. (2 d ago)

• Hamilton concerned by lack of test time Hamilton concerned by lack of test time
01/24/2009
Lewis Hamilton got his first taste of the 2009 McLaren car this week in Portugal, but he, along with all the other drivers present found their programmes disrupted by poor weather conditions. (3 d ago)

• Drivers delay signing licences Drivers delay signing licences
01/24/2009
F1 drivers who are members of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) have acted together and delayed signing their super licences required to compete in the upcoming F1 season as they fight another price rise imposed by the FIA. (3 d ago)

• Heat's on as Andy Roddick upse... Heat's on as Andy Roddick upsets Novak Djokovic
01/27/2009
Roddick advances to Australian Open semifinals with win over defending champion Djokovic, who retires in fourth set because of the heat. Serena Williams prepares for Svetlana Kuznetsova. Heat got Novak Djokovic today. Heat and the relentless pace of Andy Roddick's serve and forehands and the way Roddick didn't seem to need to hide from the blazing sun or be fazed by any mistakes, and finally, he retired in the fourth set of their Australian Open quarterfinal match. (8 h ago)

• Defamation suit against Shane ... Defamation suit against Shane Mosley is thrown out
01/27/2009
Judge grants boxer's motion to dismiss the suit filed by Derryl Hudson, his former conditioning coach. Shane Mosley's big victory in the ring Saturday night to regain the welterweight title came on the heels of a legal triumph over his former conditioning coach. (8 h ago)

• Advertisers shell out for Supe... Advertisers shell out for Super Bowl spots
01/27/2009
Despite the recession, companies pay up to $3 million for airtime -- after all, 100 million people will be watching. Stung by the recession, some of the United States' biggest companies are slashing their advertising budgets. But television viewers won't know it from watching the commercials during this year's Super Bowl. (8 h ago)

• Handicapping the NFL's return ... Handicapping the NFL's return to L.A.
01/27/2009
A scouting report on NFL teams that could relocate to Los Angeles. Scouting NFL teams that could relocate to L.A.: (8 h ago)

• Trail Blazers pull away from c... Trail Blazers pull away from cold Clippers
01/27/2009
L.A. goes scoreless for first 3:18 of the fourth quarter and it leads to its downfall. The Clippers reserves -- in some cases, all three of them -- have adopted a new tradition this season of standing slightly off to the corner until their teammates score. (8 h ago)

• Lakers' Jordan Farmar returns ... Lakers' Jordan Farmar returns early and makes a difference
01/27/2009
The backup point guard wasn't expected back until after the All-Star break because of a knee injury, but he was ready for Sunday's victory over San Antonio. Jordan Farmar lobbied after practice Saturday, but Lakers Coach Phil Jackson looked at him and smiled. (8 h ago)

• Soon, Howland could have us al... Soon, Howland could have us all Buffaloed
01/27/2009
He already has friends who call him Marv Levy, now he just needs to reach the Final Four again, then lose. He has friends who address him as " Marv Levy ," and Ben Howland should be as good as the former Bills coach, which would mean taking UCLA to the Final Four for the fourth consecutive time this year. (8 h ago)

• Sports needs a dose of perspec... Sports needs a dose of perspective
01/27/2009
With Cardinals' Super Bowl trip stirring memories of Pat Tillman, a wave of head-scratcher headlines demonstrates how much his example is missed in an out-of-whack sports world. It is Super Bowl week, and the participation of the Arizona Cardinals in the big game should help us commemorate the single greatest moment of sports perspective in memory. (8 h ago)

• Lakers' final home game before... Lakers' final home game before trip is no walkover
01/27/2009
The Lakers play host Tuesday to the Charlotte Bobcats, a team they have lost to four of the last five games. After that is a six-game trip and 22 road games over the next 31. The Lakers will roll over the hapless Charlotte Bobcats tonight by 20 points, maybe 30, before finally hitting the road for a six-game trip that begins Friday and ends with stops in Boston and Cleveland. (8 h ago)

• A new lease on life for NFL in... A new lease on life for NFL in L.A.?
01/27/2009
The Chargers, whose stadium arrangement in San Diego makes them the team best positioned to move here, have hired an L.A. marketing firm. Of course, it could all be just another tease. The NFL is willing to consider a return to its Los Angeles roots. (8 h ago)

• Griffin turns it on in 2nd half for No. ... Griffin turns it on in 2nd half for No. 4 Sooners
01/26/2009
Blake Griffin scored 20 of his 26 points in the second half and No. 4 Oklahoma survived a 3-point onslaught by Oklahoma State to escape with an 89-81 victory Monday night in the Bedlam rivalry game. (11 h ago)

• Duke moves up to familiar No. 1 ranking Duke moves up to familiar No. 1 ranking
01/26/2009
Blue Devils ahead of Connecticut, Pittsburgh; Wake falls to No. 6. (12 h ago)

• Notre Dame loses 4th straight Notre Dame loses 4th straight
01/26/2009
Jerel McNeal had a season-high 27 points to lead No. 8 Marquette to a 71-64 victory over Notre Dame. (12 h ago)

• Opinion: Clemson just one of early fraud... Opinion: Clemson just one of early frauds
01/26/2009
Sporting News: In the wake of Clemson's getting blown out of the Dean Dome in the 54th installation of the Death and Taxes Bowl for the Tigers' second straight loss, the whispers are growing louder and accusatory fingers are starting to be pointed. Fraud! But the Tigers are not alone. (13 h ago)

• Player suspended for stepping on Wildcat... Player suspended for stepping on Wildcat's face
01/26/2009
Conference USA suspended Houston guard Aubrey Coleman one game Monday for violating the league’s sportsmanship policy when he stepped on another player during the Cougars’ game at Arizona. (14 h ago)

• Kentucky F Harris cleared to play after ... Kentucky F Harris cleared to play after fainting
01/26/2009
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -Kentucky forward Ramon Harris has been cleared to return to practice by doctors two days after fainting during halftime against Alabama. (16 h ago)

• Clinton praises late coach Kay Yow as in... Clinton praises late coach Kay Yow as inspiration
01/26/2009
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Bill Clinton says he admired former North Carolina State women's basketball coach Kay Yow for the way she lived during her two-decade fight with cancer. (19 h ago)

• Video: Video: Arizona's Budinger stepped... Video: Video: Arizona's Budinger stepped on
01/26/2009
Jan 26: Arizona's Chase Budinger gets stepped on in the face and chest by Houston's Aubrey Coleman. (NBC Sports) (23 h ago)

• Australian Open Results Australian Open Results
01/27/2009
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -Results Tuesday from the $15.44 million Australian Open at Melbourne Park (seedings in parentheses): (4 h ago)

• Zvonareva starts strong, rolls into semi... Zvonareva starts strong, rolls into semifinals
01/26/2009
Vera Zvonareva ran off 11 straight games in a 6-3, 6-0 win over Marion Bartoli at the Australian Open on Tuesday to reach the semifinals for the first time in 25 majors. (11 h ago)

• Video: Mad Dog: Stick with Serena Video: Mad Dog: Stick with Serena
01/26/2009
Jan. 26: Mad Dog says Serena will make it through despite struggling and Federer & Nadal would make for an exciting match. (NBC Sports) (17 h ago)

• Australian Open Show Court Schedules Australian Open Show Court Schedules
01/26/2009
Casey Dellacqua, Australia, and Francesca Schiavone (12), Italy, vs. Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany, and Patty Schnyder, Switzerland (20 h ago)

• Dokic's father not going to Australian O... Dokic's father not going to Australian Open
01/26/2009
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) -Jelena Dokic's estranged father has no intention of going to Melbourne to watch his daughter play in the Australian Open quarterfinals. (23 h ago)

• Australian Open seeds fared Australian Open seeds fared
01/26/2009
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -How the seeded players fared Monday at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park (seedings in parentheses): (1 d ago)

• Austin: Federer’s fight keeps him alive ... Austin: Federer’s fight keeps him alive Down Under
01/25/2009
Austin: Terrific comeback has Swiss still on track for 14th Grand Slam title (1 d ago)

• Vegas Advisors on Gambling Vegas Advisors on Gambling
01/27/2009
A game by game breakdown by the experts (3 h ago)

• Daily transactions Daily transactions
01/27/2009
DETROIT TIGERS_Extended their affiliation agreement with Toledo of the IL for two years, through the 2008 season. (3 h ago)

• Redskins lay off 10 in 2nd round of cutb... Redskins lay off 10 in 2nd round of cutbacks
01/26/2009
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -The Washington Redskins made a second round of layoffs Monday, dismissing six employees in the stadium ticket office and four seasonal employees. (17 h ago)

• Vick sues former adviser for at least $2... Vick sues former adviser for at least $2 million
01/26/2009
Imprisoned NFL star Michael Vick is suing a former financial adviser for at least $2 million. (17 h ago)

• T.O. gets his own cable TV reality show T.O. gets his own cable TV reality show
01/26/2009
Cowboys WR's friends will act as his 'matchmakers and therapists' (17 h ago)

• Widow settles lawsuit with NFL over deat... Widow settles lawsuit with NFL over death
01/26/2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -The widow of Minnesota Vikings lineman Korey Stringer reached a settlement with the NFL over his heatstroke death during training camp in 2001. (19 h ago)

• Browns introduce new GM Browns introduce new GM
01/26/2009
BEREA, Ohio (AP) -Ready to tackle Cleveland's long list of problems, George Kokinis took over as the Browns new general manager on Monday. (23 h ago)

• Ex-Viking Carl Eller guilty of assault o... Ex-Viking Carl Eller guilty of assault on police
01/26/2009
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -Former Vikings great Carl Eller was convicted Monday of assaulting a police officer who tried to arrest him after he swerved and nearly struck a squad car last April. (23 h ago)

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• ESPN.com has launched many new hockey wi... ESPN.com has launched many new hockey widgets that offer scores, stats, and news
01/27/2009
Visit the ESPN Widget Center. (3 h ago)

• Crosby tests knee, questionable for Wedn... Crosby tests knee, questionable for Wednesday
01/26/2009
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby practiced with the team Monday after staying off the ice for five days to rest his ailing left knee. (15 h ago)

• Kovalev named MVP as East edges West in ... Kovalev named MVP as East edges West in SO
01/26/2009
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. (17 h ago)

• Report: Red Wings GM to appeal suspensio... Report: Red Wings GM to appeal suspensions
01/26/2009
The Red Wings plan to appeal the suspensions of Nicklas Lidstom and Pavel Datsyuk, according to the Toronto Sun. (18 h ago)

• Ovechkin, Malkin show off in skills comp... Ovechkin, Malkin show off in skills competition
01/24/2009
Russian superstars Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin teamed up to the delight of the Bell Centre crowd and both were winners in the NHL's All-Star SuperSkills competition Saturday night. (2 d ago)

• NHL moves awards ceremony to Las Vegas NHL moves awards ceremony to Las Vegas
01/24/2009
The NHL will indeed be taking their annual awards ceremony from downtown Toronto to the Las Vegas strip. (2 d ago)

• AHL player out of hospital after fight, ... AHL player out of hospital after fight, seizure
01/24/2009
Philadelphia Phantoms forward Garrett Klotz was hospitalized Friday night after a seizure following a fight in an American Hockey League game against the Manchester Monarchs. (2 d ago)

• Players union votes against re-opening C... Players union votes against re-opening CBA
01/24/2009
Confirming what had been rumored for weeks, the NHL Players' Association announced the players would extend the current CBA another two years, ensuring labor peace at least until the start of the 2011-12 season. (2 d ago)

• Daily transactions Daily transactions
01/26/2009
DETROIT TIGERS_Extended their affiliation agreement with Toledo of the IL for two years, through the 2008 season. (8 h ago)

• Red Sox give Varitek Saturday deadline Red Sox give Varitek Saturday deadline
01/26/2009
If Jason Varitek is going to return to the Boston Red Sox, he's going to have to decide pretty soon. According to a report in the Boston Globe, the Red Sox have given the veteran catcher a Saturday deadline to accept or reject their one-year offer. (9 h ago)

• Rumors: Pudge could join White Sox? Rumors: Pudge could join White Sox?
01/26/2009
Rumors: Latest baseball rumors (1 d ago)

• Daily transactions Daily transactions
01/26/2009
OAKLAND ATHLETICS_Rehired Ken Macha, manager, and agreed to terms with him on a three-year contract, through the 2008 season. (8 h ago)

• Crosby practices, questionable for Wedne... Crosby practices, questionable for Wednesday
01/26/2009
Penguins star will see how ailing left knee responds after Tuesday. (14 h ago)

• Kovalev's next task is Canadiens playoff... Kovalev's next task is Canadiens playoff run
01/26/2009
The last time Montreal hosted the NHL All-Star game back in 1993, the Canadiens rode the wave to their 24th Stanley Cup title. They haven't added to their record total since. (17 h ago)

• After Avery, Stars have improved on and ... After Avery, Stars have improved on and off ice
01/26/2009
DALLAS (AP) -The Dallas Stars have definitely been better without Sean Avery. (17 h ago)

• Video: Video: Check out All-Star highlig... Video: Video: Check out All-Star highlights
01/26/2009
Jan. 26: Alexander Ovechkin saves the day for the East in Montreal. (NBC Sports) (22 h ago)

• We'll see more from Canadiens this seaso... We'll see more from Canadiens this season
01/25/2009
Clement: But team's Cup prospects dim if Price, Kovalev don't produce in playoffs (1 d ago)

• Stamkos still smiling despite struggling... Stamkos still smiling despite struggling start
01/25/2009
After rough start, 'things are starting to come together' for Lightning rookie. (1 d ago)

• Blue Jackets place rookie Filatov on inj... Blue Jackets place rookie Filatov on injured reserve
01/26/2009
The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed rookie center Nikita Filatov on injured reserve retroactive to Jan. 18. (13 h ago)

• Pens' Crosby practices, questionable for... Pens' Crosby practices, questionable for Wednesday
01/26/2009
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby practiced with the team Monday after staying off the ice for five days to rest his ailing left knee, but his status for Wednesday's game against the New York Rangers is questionable. (15 h ago)

• Power Rankings: Stage set for second hal... Power Rankings: Stage set for second half playoff rush
01/26/2009
The post-All-Star playoff picture shows five of six divisions largely locked up. No excitement? Hardly. Teams like Phoenix and Pittsburgh are ramping up for major postseason pushes, Wes Goldstein says. (22 h ago)

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• MVP Kovalev makes ASG memorable for Habs... MVP Kovalev makes ASG memorable for Habs fans
01/25/2009
Hosting its first All-Star Game since '93, Montreal gets its money's worth. The high-scoring affair finishes with the East winning 12-11 via shootout as the Canadiens' Alex Kovalev gives fans a perfect ending, Wes Goldstein says. (1 d ago)

• East wins wild All-Star Game in SO East wins wild All-Star Game in SO
01/25/2009
Alex Ovechkin sealed the Eastern Conference's 12-11 victory Sunday night with a goal in the third round of the shootout. It capped off the busiest of nights for the NHL's reigning MVP, who also had a goal and two assists. (1 d ago)

• Klotz released from hospital after suffe... Klotz released from hospital after suffering seizure
01/24/2009
A Philadelphia Flyers minor league enforcer was discharged Saturday from a hospital where he was taken after a seizure following a bloody fight. (2 d ago)

• Today at THT Today at THT
01/26/2009
I watched the movie "Five Easy Pieces" for about the tenth time last night, and it never gets old. Fabulous movie. If someone told me I had a day to live, I'd probably cue it up. But one thing has always bothered me about it. Well, not the movie, es... Advertisement: MMO Currency MMO Street sells WoW Gold, Lord of the Rings Gold, Final Fantasy XI Gil and much much more at the lowest prices you will find! Visit MMO Street (11 h ago)

• For Varitek, offer may have a catch For Varitek, offer may have a catch
01/26/2009
While a baseball source has confirmed that Jason Varitek would earn $5 million this year under terms of the Red Sox' latest offer - which includes a second-year option - the question now is whether the veteran catcher might be better served with a s... (12 h ago)

• Paul flirts with quadruple-double as Hor... Paul flirts with quadruple-double as Hornets sting Sixers
01/26/2009
Chris Paul had 27 points, 15 assists, 10 rebounds and seven steals for his league-leading fifth triple-double of the season, ... (15 h ago)

• Scouting Orioles pitching prospect Jake ... Scouting Orioles pitching prospect Jake Arrieta
01/26/2009
From overrated college pitcher to top-50 prospect: How he did it and the impact his success will have on his team's future...! (15 h ago)

• BL, TR (Part 4: The best left-handed hi... BL, TR (Part 4: The best left-handed hitting second basemen in major league history)
01/26/2009
That a population comprising, at most, about one second baseman in five should include both of the very best at the position is quite strange. But there it is.! (15 h ago)

• Michael Andretti will work in Danica's p... Michael Andretti will work in Danica's pit box
01/26/2009
Danica Patrick has a new partner on her race team, Michael Andretti. (14 h ago)

• Johnson undergoes surgery on sliced fing... Johnson undergoes surgery on sliced finger
01/26/2009
Three-time reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson underwent surgery to repair a tendon and nerve after cutting his left middle finger with a kitchen knife Sunday, while preparing to compete in the final segment of the Rolex 24 sports car race. (16 h ago)

• Two-time Cup champ gets ride for Daytona Two-time Cup champ gets ride for Daytona
01/26/2009
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Terry Labonte will attempt to qualify for the Feb. 15 Daytona 500 in a Toyota fielded by Prism Motorsports, co-owned by former NASCAR driver Phil Parson and Randy Humphrey. (17 h ago)

• F1 feeder series cutting costs F1 feeder series cutting costs
01/26/2009
MADRID, Spain (AP) -Formula One's feeder series announced cost-cutting moves Monday designed to cope with the global economic crisis. (23 h ago)

• Promoter dies after monster truck accide... Promoter dies after monster truck accident
01/25/2009
A promoter for the Motor Sports Monster Truck & Thrill Show has died from injuries after an accident at the Dane County Coliseum, just over a week after a 6-year-old boy was killed in a monster truck event in Tacoma, Wash. (1 d ago)

• Snowsports GB latest results Snowsports GB latest results
01/26/2009
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• Event: 3 Vallees X Wing Rally Event: 3 Vallees X Wing Rally
01/26/2009
To take place on April 13th.... (10 h ago)

• SIA 2009 is Upon Us SIA 2009 is Upon Us
01/26/2009
The 2009 Snowsports Trade Show, put on by the Snowsports Industries of America, is upon us. The show, which is held each year in Las Vegas, begins Tuesday, January 27th... (22 h ago)

• Ski for Free in Formigal, Spain Ski for Free in Formigal, Spain
01/26/2009
Formigal is giving away FREE LIFT PASSES on all new bookings.... (1 d ago)

• Tale of 2 strikers Tale of 2 strikers
01/26/2009
Manchester United is trying to decide whether $48 million is too much to spend for Carlos Tevez. Liverpool is wondering whether almost half that sum for Robbie Keane was a waste of money. (17 h ago)

• Iran men vs. women soccer draws punishme... Iran men vs. women soccer draws punishment
01/26/2009
The first mixed soccer game — females vs. males — since the 1979 Islamic revolution led to swift punishment Monday, as an Iranian soccer club said it had suspended three officials involved and handed out fines of up to $5,000. (21 h ago)

• FIFA wants to ensure crowds for 2010 Wor... FIFA wants to ensure crowds for 2010 World Cup
01/26/2009
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) -With 500 days to go until the World Cup, soccer's governing body says more effort must be made to ensure that fans come to South Africa. (1 d ago)

• A Golf Revolution Part Two A Golf Revolution Part Two
01/27/2009
Courtesy: Northwick Park Golf Course, London, England PowerPlayGolf is revolutionizing the game. It's revolutionizing it at the recreational level but it might also do so at the professional level... (7 h ago)

• A Golf Revolution A Golf Revolution
01/26/2009
Peter McEvoy is on the verge of something huge. Peter is a former England amateur champion - in fact, he's won just about every amateur tournament and cup that means anything in the game, both as... (22 h ago)

• US Bank out of Milwaukee PGA event after... US Bank out of Milwaukee PGA event after '09
01/26/2009
MILWAUKEE (AP) -U.S. Bank will drop its sponsorship of Milwaukee's PGA tournament after this year instead of picking up a three-year option starting in 2010. (12 h ago)

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