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for 12/02/2009

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• N.F.L. Roundup: Ward Apologizes to Roeth... N.F.L. Roundup: Ward Apologizes to Roethlisberger
12/02/2009
Hines Ward had questioned quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s toughness before last Sunday’s game, which Roethlisberger missed because of a concussion. (1 h ago)

• Florida to Play SEC Title Game Without S... Florida to Play SEC Title Game Without Star Defender
12/02/2009
Carlos Dunlap, the most valuable defensive player in last season’s national championship game, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence early Tuesday. (1 h ago)

• Number of M.L.B. Players Given Drug Exem... Number of M.L.B. Players Given Drug Exemptions Up Slightly
12/02/2009
A total of 108 players received exemptions to use performance-enhancing drugs for attention deficit disorder. (1 h ago)

• Sports Business: With NBC, Comcast Zeros... Sports Business: With NBC, Comcast Zeros in on ESPN
12/02/2009
The company’s impending acquisition of NBC Universal will certainly set off an effort to turn Comcast’s sports channel, Versus, into a viable alternative to ESPN. (1 h ago)

• Ex-Rutgers Guard Seeks Overseas Path to ... Ex-Rutgers Guard Seeks Overseas Path to W.N.B.A.
12/02/2009
Epiphanny Prince, the Rutgers guard who this year skipped her senior season, embarked on an international odyssey that has now landed her on a team in Turkey. (1 h ago)

• N.B.A. Roundup: Behind Allen’s 27 Points... N.B.A. Roundup: Behind Allen’s 27 Points, Celtics Win Fifth Straight
12/02/2009
Ray Allen broke out of his shooting slump with 27 points and the Boston Celtics cruised past the host Charlotte Bobcats, 108-90, on Tuesday for their fifth straight victory. (1 h ago)

• Knicks 126, Suns 99: Bucking All Trends,... Knicks 126, Suns 99: Bucking All Trends, Knicks Bury Suns
12/02/2009
The Knicks (4-14), one of the worst teams in the league, thoroughly outplayed the Suns (14-4), who arrived with the N.B.A.’s best record. (1 h ago)

• Sports of The Times: For U.S., Short Str... Sports of The Times: For U.S., Short Straw Likely in Draw for World Cup
12/02/2009
The U.S. will find out on Friday who its three first-round opponents will be in South Africa next June. The possibilities run from favorable to disastrous. (1 h ago)

• Analysis: Under Pressure, Bowden Ends Ce... Analysis: Under Pressure, Bowden Ends Celebrated Run
12/02/2009
Florida State Coach Bobby Bowden retired Tuesday — a year earlier than he wanted — after a 34-year tenure that saw him transform an outpost into a perennial national power. (1 h ago)

• N.H.L. Roundup: Capitals’ Ovechkin Given... N.H.L. Roundup: Capitals’ Ovechkin Given a Two-Game Suspension
12/02/2009
Alex Ovechkin’s latest on-ice indiscretion netted him a two-game suspension, a sore right knee and a new level of concern from his coach about his “pretty reckless” ways. (1 h ago)

• Sports of The Times: An Absence, but No ... Sports of The Times: An Absence, but No Less Bright a Spotlight
12/02/2009
With Tiger Woods absent from the tournament he has hosted for the last 10 years, the task of holding forth fell to his fellow golfers. (1 h ago)

• MEN'S COLLEGE ROUNDUP: North Carolina Wi... MEN'S COLLEGE ROUNDUP: North Carolina Wins Again in Rematch of ’08 Title Game
12/02/2009
In a Big Ten/A.C.C. Challenge game, North Carolina received career-best performances from Ed Davis and Larry Drew II, and held off a late Michigan State rally. (1 h ago)

• No Charges, but a Citation for Woods No Charges, but a Citation for Woods
12/02/2009
Tiger Woods will not face charges for crashing his car into a fire hydrant and a tree outside his house early Friday beyond a traffic citation for careless driving. (1 h ago)

• The Bottom of the Nets The Bottom of the Nets
12/02/2009
The New Jersey Nets will try for their first win Wednesday to avoid setting an N.B.A. record for consecutive losses to start a season. (1 h ago)

• Currency Rise Helps Canadian N.H.L. Team... Currency Rise Helps Canadian N.H.L. Teams
12/02/2009
Canadian hockey teams were once considered poor cousins of their American peers, but Canada’s rising currency has strengthened their hand. (1 h ago)

• Pacquiao to Run for Congress Seat in Phi... Pacquiao to Run for Congress Seat in Philippines
12/02/2009
Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao submitted his candidacy for the 2010 elections Tuesday, his second attempt at a congressional seat. (1 h ago)

• Henrich, Yankees Clutch Hitter, Dies at ... Henrich, Yankees Clutch Hitter, Dies at 96
12/02/2009
Mr. Henrich was a right fielder known as Old Reliable who helped propel the Yankees to seven World Series championships. (1 h ago)

• New Nets Arena Wins Another Court Challe... New Nets Arena Wins Another Court Challenge
12/02/2009
The cornerstone of the Atlantic Yards project in Brooklyn clears another hurdle, but the development’s opponents say they will keep fighting. (1 h ago)

• Global Soccer: Drogba Shows His Sense of... Global Soccer: Drogba Shows His Sense of Timing
12/02/2009
Ahead of the World Cup finals draw in Cape Town on Friday, Didier Drogba, captain of Ivory Coast, one of Africa's most powerful entrants, sent a double message. (1 h ago)

• Bring Your Questions for N.F.L. Players ... Bring Your Questions for N.F.L. Players Union Executive George Atallah
11/30/2009
Bring your questions for George Atallah, and follow him on Twitter at @gatallah. (1 d ago)

• Weiss: Bowden bows out as FSU shoves Weiss: Bowden bows out as FSU shoves
12/02/2009
Bobby Bowden wanted to leave Florida State on his own terms, coaching the Seminoles in the final year of his contract next season, then walking off into the sunset. But the 80-year-old coach will not get that chance. (1 h ago)

• Pacquiao talks take off Pacquiao talks take off
12/02/2009
Top rank promoter Bob Arum boarded a plane for the Philippines Tuesday to meet with Manny Pacquiao and try to hammer out the boxer's end of a deal for a proposed fight between the WBO welterweight champion and Floyd Mayweather Jr. (1 h ago)

• Patriots take 3rd straight PSAL volleyba... Patriots take 3rd straight PSAL volleyball title
12/02/2009
Francis Lewis showed off its dominance at York College on Tuesday, downing Queens rival Cardozo in straight sets to capture an unprecedented third consecutive PSAL girls volleyball title. Alicja Pawelec and four fellow seniors carried the Patriots to the victory. (1 h ago)

• Amar'e: I'd pick a winner Amar'e: I'd pick a winner
12/02/2009
THERE IS A FINE line between teams helping and hurting themselves, a balancing act between planning for great things and sacrificing respectability. (1 h ago)

• Schneider bolts for Phils Schneider bolts for Phils
12/02/2009
Brian Schneider has caught on again in the NL East. The catcher, whom the Mets showed no interest in re-signing, inked a two-year, $2.75 million deal to back up Carlos Ruiz with the Phillies. (1 h ago)

• Hideki, Andy, Damon denied arbitration Hideki, Andy, Damon denied arbitration
12/02/2009
The Yankees want to bring back both Andy Pettitte and Johnny Damon next season - on their own terms. The Bombers declined to offer arbitration to either of the free agents before Tuesday night's deadline. (1 h ago)

• Iverson, 76ers near deal Iverson, 76ers near deal
12/02/2009
The Knicks' decision to pass on Allen Iverson may help save Philadelphia's season. The Sixers reportedly are close to bringing back Iverson, who less than a week ago announced his retirement. (1 h ago)

• Knicks knock out Suns behind Danilo's 27 Knicks knock out Suns behind Danilo's 27
12/02/2009
Danilo Gallinari had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the Knicks beat Phoenix 126-99 on Tuesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak and giving their coach a resounding victory over his old team. (1 h ago)

• Jeter gave Cashman input on player moves Jeter gave Cashman input on player moves
12/02/2009
Derek Jeter danced around questions about the Yankees' potential offseason acquisitions Tuesday, although he did admit that GM Brian Cashman picks his brain from time to time. Jeter has been one of Cashman's point men with free agents. (1 h ago)

• Bondy: Nets can't let 0-17 wipe out hope... Bondy: Nets can't let 0-17 wipe out hope for 2010
12/02/2009
The only thing certain about the Nets is their woeful 0-17 record. But he Nets' target customers right now aren't really the fans in North Jersey. Instead, the Nets need to sell themselves to those 2010 and 2011. (1 h ago)

• Smith: Joe's help on Mark, but won't end... Smith: Joe's help on Mark, but won't end slide
12/02/2009
Joe Girardi's pep talk and his teaching Mark Sanchez to hook slide are a little too late to help the Jets this season. They aren't going to the playoffs because they don't have what it takes to run the table. (1 h ago)

• Braylon catches heat from Rex Braylon catches heat from Rex
12/02/2009
In front of the team, Rex Ryan told Braylon Edwards he needs to do a better job of protecting the ball. Edwards didn't have any fumbles Sunday, but he palmed the ball while running after a catch, flirting with danger. (1 h ago)

• Halladay sets deadline for trade Halladay sets deadline for trade
12/02/2009
Roy Halladay has informed the Blue Jays that he won't waive his no-trade clause once he reports to spring training, leaving roughly 2-1/2 months for Toronto to trade the former Cy Young winner. (1 h ago)

• Small media company VTi-Group to publish... Small media company VTi-Group to publish rogue NBA referee Donaghy's book
12/02/2009
Crooked former NBA referee Tim Donaghy scored a new publisher for his book about corruption in professional basketball. (1 h ago)

• Kidd rips Nets, can send them to infamy Kidd rips Nets, can send them to infamy
12/02/2009
The 0-17 Nets can set the all-time record for the worst start to a season Tuesday against Jason Kidd, the man who lifted them to two straight NBA Finals earlier this decade. "It is an unfortunate situation, but that is funny how things happen," he said. (1 h ago)

• Pierce's leadership will be tough to rep... Pierce's leadership will be tough to replace
12/02/2009
Antonio Pierce is not the player he was when the Giants signed him to a six-year, $26 million contract in 2005. He may never be that player again. So the Giants have to start thinking about their future at middle linebacker. (1 h ago)

• Rhodes' to recovery for Kerry Rhodes' to recovery for Kerry
12/02/2009
Kerry Rhodes met with Rex Ryan Tuesday and was told he is close to regaining his starting job. "Right now I am actually pretty good," the safety said of his mind-set. "Talked to Rex and things are great." (1 h ago)

• Mighty Quinn: Dec. 2 Mighty Quinn: Dec. 2
12/02/2009
Mighty hit with Purdue (-9) Tuesday night. Today it's Oklahoma. The surplus is 635 sirignanos. (1 h ago)

• Henrik's poor play puzzles Rangers Henrik's poor play puzzles Rangers
12/02/2009
Entering Tuesday night's games, Henrik Lundqvist ranked 27th among goaltenders at 2.74. Since the final victory of the Rangers' early-season 7-game win streak, he has posted a less-than-Kingly .899 save percentage with a 3.08 GAA. (1 h ago)

• Johnnies must keep focus against Stony B... Johnnies must keep focus against Stony Brook
12/02/2009
St. John's got a little taste of the national spotlight this week when they got votes in both college basketball polls for the first time in nearly three years. And that's what makes Wednesday night's game against Stony Brook so dangerous. (1 h ago)

• Carroll 'in negotiations' with a new tea... Carroll 'in negotiations' with a new team for F1 2010
12/02/2009
Reigning A1GP World Cup of Motorsport Champion Adam Carroll has revealed that he is 'in negotiations' with one of the four F1 2010 newcomers as he bids to finally graduate to the grand prix grid. (1 h ago)

• Formula Two champ Soucek leads way at Je... Formula Two champ Soucek leads way at Jerez
12/02/2009
Andy Soucek proved the success of the re-launched FIA Formula Two Championship by pacing the field for Williams on the first day of the F1 2009 young driver test at Jerez. (1 h ago)

• Rate the class of F1 2009! Rate the class of F1 2009!
12/02/2009
Button clinched the crown, Vettel ran him closest, Barrichello & Webber had their days in the sun and Hamilton helped produce the turnaround of the year - so who was the real star of F1 '09? (1 h ago)

• Jerez F1 test times, day one 1 Decembe... Jerez F1 test times, day one 1 December
12/01/2009
Andy Soucek tops the opening day of testing at Jerez (7 h ago)

• Citroën: Raikkonen WRC move 'more than a... Citroën: Raikkonen WRC move 'more than a rumour'
12/01/2009
The speculation linking 2007 F1 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen to the WRC with Citroën in 2010 has reached fever pitch after team chief Olivier Quesnel admitted it is 'more than a rumour'. (8 h ago)

• 'Astonished' Conway: Mercedes F1 test ch... 'Astonished' Conway: Mercedes F1 test changes everything
12/01/2009
Mike Conway admits he could scarcely believe F1 knocked on his door again when Mercedes Grand Prix invited him to try out for the team in the special young driver test at Jerez this week. (9 h ago)

• Piquet: It would be marvellous for Brazi... Piquet: It would be marvellous for Brazil if I rejoined F1
12/01/2009
As he endeavours to find his way back onto the grand prix grid in 2010, shamed 'Singapore-gate' protagonist Nelsinho Piquet sets his sights on Campos Meta 1... (10 h ago)

• BBC reveals 2009 Sports Personality cand... BBC reveals 2009 Sports Personality candidates
12/01/2009
The BBC reveals the identities of the ten stars up for the prestigious 2009 Sports Personality of the Year award. (11 h ago)

• Alonso 'seen more of Ferrari in two days... Alonso 'seen more of Ferrari in two days than Kimi in two years'
12/01/2009
Following his second visit to Ferrari's Maranello headquarters, an engineer admits Fernando Alonso has shown more interest in the team in just two days than Kimi Raikkonen did in two years... (12 h ago)

• Michael Schumacher adds fuel to F1 retur... Michael Schumacher adds fuel to F1 return fire
12/01/2009
After his spokeswoman suggested 'never say never', Michael Schumacher now admits that 'anything can happen' - as speculation about an F1 2010 return with Mercedes hots up... (13 h ago)

• Red Bull sticking with Renault, FIA list... Red Bull sticking with Renault, FIA list confirms
12/01/2009
With the publication of its F1 2010 entry list, the FIA seems to have revealed that Red Bull Racing's engine decision for next season has now been made. (14 h ago)

• FIA publishes F1 2010 entry list, betray... FIA publishes F1 2010 entry list, betrays Manor/Virgin tie-up
11/30/2009
Governing body the FIA publishes the official F1 2010 entry list - and gives away a little secret into the bargain... (1 d ago)

• McLaren to test Turvey at Jerez McLaren to test Turvey at Jerez
11/30/2009
Oliver Turvey to test with McLaren during young driver session at the Jerez circuit in Spain (1 d ago)

• Wurz rules out F1 return Wurz rules out F1 return
11/30/2009
Alex Wurz rules out making a return to F1 and insists he is 100 per cent committed to sportscar competition (1 d ago)

• Soucek readies for 'dream' F1 test Soucek readies for 'dream' F1 test
11/30/2009
Andy Soucek gets set for a 'dream come true' as he prepares to test with the Williams team at Jerez (1 d ago)

• Sauber confident of securing F1 grid slo... Sauber confident of securing F1 grid slot
11/30/2009
Peter Sauber says he is confident that his team will be on the grid for the 2010 F1 season (1 d ago)

• McLaren can handle Hamilton and Button, ... McLaren can handle Hamilton and Button, insists Whitmarsh
11/30/2009
McLaren-Mercedes team principal Martin Whitmarsh is adamant that the Woking-based outfit will have no difficulty in handling two F1 World Champions in 2010... (1 d ago)

• Hirvonen doubts Raikkonen would win in f... Hirvonen doubts Raikkonen would win in first year of WRC
11/30/2009
Ford WRC star Mikko Hirvonen fears that Kimi Raikkonen could be somewhat out-of-his-depth should he make the switch from F1 to compete for Citroën in 2010... (1 d ago)

• Theissen to remain with BMW Theissen to remain with BMW
11/30/2009
Mario Theissen elects to stay with BMW rather than take up a role with the Sauber F1 team (1 d ago)

• Kubica out, Briatore back in at Renault ... Kubica out, Briatore back in at Renault F1?
11/30/2009
Robert Kubica could find himself 'automatically released' from Renault to jump ship to Mercedes 'in the coming weeks' - as 'Singapore-gate' protagonist Flavio Briatore plots an F1 return... (1 d ago)

• 'Lotus F1 to announce drivers next week' 'Lotus F1 to announce drivers next week'
12/02/2009
The Lotus Formula 1 team will most likely confirm its driver line-up as early as next week according to Malaysian information source 'The Star'. Their information is based on an interview with Lotus F1 chief executive officer Riad Asmat who said the team hopes to announce its driver's line-up by next week. (1 h ago)

• Carroll hopeful for F1 seat in 2010 Carroll hopeful for F1 seat in 2010
12/02/2009
A1GP champion Adam Carroll has said he is in the middle of negotiations with one of the new teams coming into Formula 1 nest season. The Ulsterman has revealed he is hopeful of finally entering Formula 1's prestigious grid. (1 h ago)

• Indy Lights champion impressed with Form... Indy Lights champion impressed with Formula 1
12/02/2009
Twenty-one year-old Indy Lights champion JR Hildebrand was invited by Force India to join the team for a three-day test at Jerez this week. The American completed 49 laps with a best time of 1.20.537, the fifth quickest time of the morning. As track conditions improved overall times dropped and his lap was eventually the 10th quickest of the day. (1 h ago)

• Di Resta getting comfortable at Force In... Di Resta getting comfortable at Force India
12/02/2009
On Tuesday Paul di Resta returned behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car. After having tested with McLaren in the past the Scotsman was invited by Force India for this week's test at Jerez. On Tuesday afternoon Di Resta started his programme with the Indian team in the South of Spain. (1 h ago)

• BF3 organisers proud of F1 testers BF3 organisers proud of F1 testers
12/02/2009
No less than half a dozen British Formula 3 drivers are piloting Formula 1 cars in Spain this week, thanks to their notable performances in the championship based in, chiefly, the United Kingdom. With Champion Daniel Ricciardo being one of the names on the entry list, all six men hope to emulate the same number of drivers who raced to BF3 titles before going on to clinch the F1 crown at a later date. (1 h ago)

• Head: Soucek has a future in F1 Head: Soucek has a future in F1
12/02/2009
Andy Soucek finished fastest for Williams on his Formula One test debut for the team today (Tuesday), the Spaniard ending the day more than two tenths clear of his nearest rival. (1 h ago)

• Soucek: 'Today was a dream day' Soucek: 'Today was a dream day'
12/02/2009
F2 champion Andy Soucek has described his test with the Williams F1 team as a 'dream' after topping the timesheets in Jerez, Spain on Tuesday. (1 h ago)

• Bianchi enjoys F1 debut at Ferrari Bianchi enjoys F1 debut at Ferrari
12/01/2009
At the Ferrari Formula 1 team the Spanish fans at Jerez saw Formula 3 Euroseries champion Jules Bianchi behind the wheel of the F60. The Frenchman joins the Italian team in the South of Spain for two days of testing. (4 h ago)

• Baguette enjoys 'amazing' F1 experience Baguette enjoys 'amazing' F1 experience
12/01/2009
At Jerez Betrand Baguette was one of the youngsters who enjoyed his Formula 1 debut on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Belgian driver enjoyed a day of testing with the Renault F1 team as his prize for winning this year's World Series by Renault. (4 h ago)

• Jerez Day 1: Soucek on top Jerez Day 1: Soucek on top
12/01/2009
Formula 2 Champion Andy Soucek and the Williams team led on Tuesday at Jerez as the Spanish venue welcomed the first young driver test session. With only those drivers with less than three Grand Prix experiences taking part, the local favourite topped the timesheets as a total of eight drivers drove an F1 car for the first time. (7 h ago)

• De la Rosa assisting young Spaniards De la Rosa assisting young Spaniards
12/01/2009
Pedro de la Rosa was present in the Spanish town of Boadilla del Monte last week in order to help McLaren sponsor Santander attract more attention towards the careers of rookie drivers from its home country. (8 h ago)

• Di Resta hoping for long-time F1 allianc... Di Resta hoping for long-time F1 alliance
12/01/2009
Paul di Resta's Force India test this week is not only his first Formula drive since October last year but also his most important yet, as any notable times set in Jerez's young driver session could help to seal a full-time reserve driver role with the Silverstone team for next year. (9 h ago)

• Massa wife gives birth to baby boy Massa wife gives birth to baby boy
12/01/2009
The Massa family is delighted to have welcomed the first child of Raffaela and Ferrari driver Felipe on Monday night as Felipinho was born in São Paulo. (13 h ago)

• New promoter for Canadian Grand Prix New promoter for Canadian Grand Prix
12/01/2009
As the Canadian Grand Prix returns to the Formula 1 calendar for next year, its comeback will be managed by Octane Racing Group, which becomes the new promoter of the Montreal event. (13 h ago)

• Paffett testing McLaren at Jerez Paffett testing McLaren at Jerez
12/01/2009
Although it was not revealed previously, Gary Paffett was the first man out on track for McLaren in Spain as the young driver test got underway on Tuesday morning. It is believed that the official reserve driver will be alternating with compatriot Oliver Turvey throughout the day. (14 h ago)

• Testing commences in Spain Testing commences in Spain
12/01/2009
For the first time since the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, exactly one month ago, Formula 1 engines revved back into life on Tuesday morning as the sport's first ever young driver test began at Jerez in Spain. (14 h ago)

• Horner: No 2010 engine deal yet Horner: No 2010 engine deal yet
12/01/2009
Red Bull Racing has confirmed that no contract for engines has yet been confirmed ahead of the 2010 season. Although Renault is listed as the team's power source on the FIA entry list, which was revealed on Monday, Team Principal Christian Horner has said that this is no more than a 'formality'. (14 h ago)

• Alguersuari management surprised by entr... Alguersuari management surprised by entry list
12/01/2009
With the official FIA entry list for the 2010 championship having been released on Monday, the management of Jaime Alguersuari is not amused by the fact that their driver - who said last Wednesday that a contract has been signed with Toro Rosso - is not listed as a part of the team's line-up. (16 h ago)

• New York Yankees decline to offer arbitr... New York Yankees decline to offer arbitration to Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon, Andy Pettitte
12/02/2009
World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, Vladimir Guerrero and Randy Wolf were among the free agents who weren't offered salary arbitration, moves that enable new teams to sign them without losing draft picks. (1 h ago)

• There's one problem with the Red Sox tra... There's one problem with the Red Sox trading Mike Lowell
12/02/2009
Teams have other safer, cheaper options at third base (1 h ago)

• Kelly Shoppach traded from Cleveland Ind... Kelly Shoppach traded from Cleveland Indians to Tampa Bay Rays
12/02/2009
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired veteran catcher Kelly Shoppach from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named later. (1 h ago)

• New York Jets bring in New York Yankees ... New York Jets bring in New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi to teach quarterback Mark Sanchez to slide
12/02/2009
Jets coach Rex Ryan brought in Yankees manager Joe Girardi as a special guest instructor to teach rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez how to slide. (1 h ago)

• Stimulant exemptions in major league bas... Stimulant exemptions in major league baseball up for second straight year
12/01/2009
The number of baseball players authorized to use otherwise banned stimulants for ADHD rose for the second straight year. (7 m ago)

• Gov. Charlie Crist wants Chicago Cubs to... Gov. Charlie Crist wants Chicago Cubs to move spring training facilities to Florida from Arizona
12/01/2009
Gov. Charlie Crist is trying to persuade the Cubs to move their spring training facilities from Arizona to Florida. (33 m ago)

• Free-agent catcher Brian Schneider, Phil... Free-agent catcher Brian Schneider, Philadelphia Phillies agree to two-year contract
12/01/2009
Free-agent catcher Brian Schneider and the Phillies agreed to a $2.75 million, two-year contract. (1 h ago)

• Scott Schoeneweis' wife died of drug ove... Scott Schoeneweis' wife died of drug overdose, Arizona court discloses
12/01/2009
An Arizona appellate court ruling has disclosed that former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Scott Schoeneweis' wife died from an overdose of cocaine and an anesthetic, lidocaine. (2 h ago)

• Former New York Yankees star Tommy Henri... Former New York Yankees star Tommy Henrich dies at 96
12/01/2009
Former Yankees star Tommy Henrich has died at 96. (2 h ago)

• Vin Scully to return to Los Angeles Dodg... Vin Scully to return to Los Angeles Dodgers broadcast booth for 61st season
12/01/2009
The Dodgers have confirmed broadcaster Vin Scully will return to the booth for his 61st season in 2010. (3 h ago)

• Boston Red Sox float idea of moving Dust... Boston Red Sox float idea of moving Dustin Pedroia to SS
12/01/2009
The Red Sox have asked second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who won the AL MVP Award in 2008, if he could play shortstop for the team if needed next season. (5 h ago)

• Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay's... Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay's reps say he won't accept proposed trade after spring training
12/01/2009
Roy Halladay, the All-Star pitcher who has been the subject of much trade talk since before the July deadline last summer, will not approve any proposed deal after he reports to spring training, according to his representatives. (5 h ago)

• Grady Sizemore photos stolen from girlfr... Grady Sizemore photos stolen from girlfriend's e-mail
12/01/2009
Indians center fielder Grady Sizemore has contacted investigators from Major League Baseball to stop publication of steamy photographs that he says were stolen from his girlfriend's e-mail account and then posted online. (23 h ago)

• Los Angeles Angels vote Nick Adenhart es... Los Angeles Angels vote Nick Adenhart estate full playoff share
11/30/2009
The Angels voted to give a full postseason share to the estate of Nick Adenhart, the rookie pitcher who was killed in a car accident. (1 d ago)

• Average salary of major league players i... Average salary of major league players in 2009 fell just short of $3 million
11/30/2009
The average baseball salary fell just short of $3 million this year, with the percentage increase slowing to its lowest level since 2004. (1 d ago)

• Derek Jeter is first New York Yankee to ... Derek Jeter is first New York Yankee to win Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year award
11/30/2009
Derek Jeter has been selected Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year, becoming the first member of the New York Yankees to win the award. (1 d ago)

• Atlanta Falcons release struggling veter... Atlanta Falcons release struggling veteran kicker Jason Elam, sign Matt Bryant
12/02/2009
The Falcons have released kicker Jason Elam. (1 h ago)

• Chicago Bears sign former Indianapolis C... Chicago Bears sign former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Cato June to one-year contract
12/02/2009
Former Colts linebacker Cato June signed with the Bears, according to a league source. (1 h ago)

• Kansas City Chiefs to retire late lineba... Kansas City Chiefs to retire late linebacker Derrick Thomas' number
12/02/2009
The late Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Thomas will be the 10th player in Chiefs history to have his number retired. (1 h ago)

• Ben Roethlisberger of Pittsburgh Steeler... Ben Roethlisberger of Pittsburgh Steelers expected to start vs. Oakland Raiders
12/01/2009
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin expects quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to start Sunday against Oakland. (1 h ago)

• Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels apol... Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels apologizes for Thanksgiving profanity
12/01/2009
After realizing that more than 6 million viewers heard him curse out his players on Thanksgiving night, Broncos coach Josh McDaniels has issued an apology. (1 h ago)

• Brent Celek signs six-year, $33 million ... Brent Celek signs six-year, $33 million contract extension with Philadelphia Eagles
12/01/2009
Tight end Brent Celek signed a six-year contract extension with the Eagles, becoming the latest player to get a long-term deal with the team. (1 h ago)

• Players concerned about expanding NFL se... Players concerned about expanding NFL season
12/01/2009
The NFL is looking at expanding from 16 games to 17 or possibly 18. At a time when there is heightened concern over injuries -- particularly concussions -- that hardly sounds like a good idea to the men in the trenches. (2 h ago)

• Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner to see ... Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner to see ophthalmologist about eye issues
12/01/2009
Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner says he plans to see an ophthalmologist about lingering post-concussion symptoms that kept him out of Sunday's 20-17 loss at Tennessee. (4 h ago)

• Cedric Benson is expected to play this w... Cedric Benson is expected to play this weekend for the Cincinnati Bengals
12/01/2009
Cedric Benson is expected back this weekend as the focal point of the Cincinnati Bengals' new run-based offense, one that's become quite adept at grinding down defenses. (5 h ago)

• Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delho... Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme has broken finger on throwing hand
12/01/2009
A broken finger -- not coach John Fox -- may bench struggling Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme. (8 h ago)

• Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan ruled out v... Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan ruled out vs. Philadelphia Eagles with turf toe
12/01/2009
Atlanta's Matt Ryan will not play in Sunday's game against Philadelphia, coach Mike Smith said Monday afternoon. (21 h ago)

• New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning ... New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning says foot injury not affecting play
12/01/2009
Giants quarterback Eli Manning says a stress reaction in his right foot is not affecting the way he plays. (22 h ago)

• Coach Todd Haley insists Kansas City Chi... Coach Todd Haley insists Kansas City Chiefs have not called Charlie Weis for job
12/01/2009
Chiefs coach Todd Haley insisted Monday that the team has not contacted Charlie Weis about joining the staff in Kansas City. (23 h ago)

• New York Jets' Mark Sanchez limited in p... New York Jets' Mark Sanchez limited in practice by sore knee
11/30/2009
New York Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez was limited during the team's light practice Monday with a sore left knee, but should play against the Buffalo Bills in Toronto on Thursday. (1 d ago)

• Lakers move to top of West with 7th stra... Lakers move to top of West with 7th straight win
12/02/2009
Andrew Bynum scored 21 points, Kobe Bryant added 18 on a light night of work and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets 110-99 Tuesday for their seventh straight victory. (1 h ago)

• Anthony posts 25 as Nuggets race past Wa... Anthony posts 25 as Nuggets race past Warriors
12/02/2009
Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points, Chauncey Billups had 22 and the Denver Nuggets used their biggest scoring first half of the season to pull away from the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 135-107 victory Tuesday night. (1 h ago)

• Allen, Celtics slow Bobcats for fifth st... Allen, Celtics slow Bobcats for fifth straight win
12/02/2009
Ray Allen broke out of his shooting slump with 27 points, Kendrick Perkins added 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics cruised past the Charlotte Bobcats 108-90 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory. (1 h ago)

• Knicks coast past Suns to snap five-game... Knicks coast past Suns to snap five-game skid
12/02/2009
Danilo Gallinari had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat Phoenix 126-99 on Tuesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak and giving their coach a resounding victory over his old team. (1 h ago)

• Charges dropped against Dallas Mavericks... Charges dropped against Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki's ex-fiancee
12/02/2009
Prosecutors in Beaumont, Texas, have dismissed a state jail theft charge against Crista Taylor, the ex-fiance of Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki. (1 h ago)

• Source: Philadelphia 76ers offer Allen I... Source: Philadelphia 76ers offer Allen Iverson one-year deal
12/02/2009
A person with knowledge of the contract talks says the 76ers offered a one-year, non-guaranteed contract to Allen Iverson on Tuesday. (1 h ago)

• Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love start... Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love starts contact drills to rehab hand
12/01/2009
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love has started contact drills in practice as he continues rehabilitation of a broken left hand. (1 h ago)

• Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown reg... Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown regrets not playing Zydrunas Ilgauskas
12/01/2009
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown says if he had it to do over again, he would have played Zydrunas Ilgauskas on Saturday. (2 h ago)

• Michael Redd of Milwaukee Bucks has sore... Michael Redd of Milwaukee Bucks has sore knee, skipping two-game road trip
12/01/2009
Bucks guard Michael Redd is not traveling with the team on a two-game trip because his left knee continues to bother him. (3 h ago)

• LeBron James documentary nominated for i... LeBron James documentary nominated for independent film award
12/01/2009
LeBron James is up for another award. (4 h ago)

• New Jersey Nets GM Kiki Vandeweghe to co... New Jersey Nets GM Kiki Vandeweghe to coach remainder of season
12/01/2009
The Nets have named general manager Kiki Vandeweghe coach for the rest of the season. (5 h ago)

• Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich to miss... Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich to miss 1-2 weeks with sprained thumb
12/01/2009
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich to miss 1-2 weeks with sprained thumb. (21 h ago)

• Oklahoma City Thunder G Kevin Ollie has ... Oklahoma City Thunder G Kevin Ollie has surgery; so does Kyle Weaver
12/01/2009
The Oklahoma City Thunder says guard Kevin Ollie underwent successful "minor" surgery Monday to relieve pain in the patellar tendon in his right knee. (22 h ago)

• Judge OKs former Antoine Walker $900,000... Judge OKs former Antoine Walker $900,000 deal for casino debt
12/01/2009
Antoine Walker is promising to pay more than $900,000 to settle bad check charges with three Las Vegas casinos and avoid felony criminal charges. (22 h ago)

• Rasheed Wallace of the Boston Celtics is... Rasheed Wallace of the Boston Celtics is fined for criticizing NBA referees.
11/30/2009
Wallace fined $30,000 for criticizing referees (1 d ago)

• Vegas Advisors on Gambling: Who will cov... Vegas Advisors on Gambling: Who will cover?
12/02/2009
A game by game breakdown by the experts (1 h ago)

• Lakers overpower Hornets for 7th straigh... Lakers overpower Hornets for 7th straight win
12/02/2009
Andrew Bynum scored 21 points, Kobe Bryant added 18 on a light night of work and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets 110-99 Tuesday for their seventh straight victory. (1 h ago)

• Heatley burns old team as Sharks top Sen... Heatley burns old team as Sharks top Sens
12/02/2009
Dany Heatley assisted on two goals in his first game against Ottawa since his blockbuster trade to San Jose, leading the Sharks to a 5-2 victory over the Senators on Tuesday night. (1 h ago)

• Knicks give D’Antoni easy win vs. his ol... Knicks give D’Antoni easy win vs. his old team
12/02/2009
Danilo Gallinari had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat Phoenix 126-99 on Tuesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak and giving their coach a resounding victory over his old team. (1 h ago)

• No. 10 Tar Heels hold off No. 9 Spartans No. 10 Tar Heels hold off No. 9 Spartans
12/02/2009
Ed Davis scored a career-high 22 points Tuesday night to help No. 10 North Carolina beat No. 9 Michigan State 89-82 in a rematch of last season’s national championship game won by the Tar Heels. (1 h ago)

• Damon, Tejada, Wolf not offered arbitrat... Damon, Tejada, Wolf not offered arbitration
12/02/2009
Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon, Houston shortstop Miguel Tejada and Dodgers pitcher Randy Wolf were among the free agents who weren't offered salary arbitration by Tuesday night's deadline, moves that enable new teams to sign them without losing draft picks. (1 h ago)

• Irish AD contacts coaching candidates Irish AD contacts coaching candidates
12/02/2009
Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick could be hitting the road soon to find a replacement for fired coach Charlie Weis. (1 h ago)

• Scoop: Another woman to be named in Wood... Scoop: Another woman to be named in Woods case
12/02/2009
The Tiger Woods case might be closed in the opinion of the Florida Highway Patrol, but not according to some of the women who reportedly have had relationships with the pro golfer. (1 h ago)

• Tiger won’t face criminal charges for cr... Tiger won’t face criminal charges for crash
12/02/2009
Tiger Woods will be cited for careless driving in a car crash outside his Orlando-area mansion, but will not face criminal charges, the Florida Highway Patrol said Tuesday. (1 h ago)

• Florida star DE out for ’Bama game after... Florida star DE out for ’Bama game after DUI
12/01/2009
Top-ranked Florida will be without one of its best pass rushers against No. 2 Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game. (3 m ago)

• 76ers reportedly offer Iverson 1-year de... 76ers reportedly offer Iverson 1-year deal
12/01/2009
A person with knowledge of the contract talks says the Sixers offered a one-year, non-guaranteed contract to Allen Iverson on Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract talks had not been made public. (26 m ago)

• ‘Reckless’ Ovechkin suspended two games... ‘Reckless’ Ovechkin suspended two games
12/01/2009
Alex Ovechkin has been suspended for two games for his latest on-ice indiscretion. (1 h ago)

• Opinion: Bowden just too old to keep up ... Opinion: Bowden just too old to keep up with Meyer
12/01/2009
Sporting News: Bobby Bowden tried, he really did. He thought he could make it one more season, one more fall with his boys to take one more run at glory. Then his coaching mortality flashed before his eyes in a majestic orange-and-blue blur last weekend. It's a young man's game now. An 80-year-old can't keep up with the likes of Urban Meyer. (1 h ago)

• Bowl Projections: BCS picture still shap... Bowl Projections: BCS picture still shaping up
12/01/2009
With one more week remaining in college football's regular season, here are CFT's 2009-10 bowl projections. Right now it looks like Louisiana-Lafayette, Louisiana-Monroe and UCLA will be the 6-6 teams left out in the cold ... unless Notre Dame decides not to go bowling. (2 h ago)

• Kings' Perry extends points streak to 19... Kings' Perry extends points streak to 19 games in win
12/02/2009
Jack Johnson scored the go-ahead goal with 2:20 left in the third period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 on Tuesday night in the first meeting of the season between the Southern California rivals. (1 h ago)

• Heatley helps hurt former team, Sharks d... Heatley helps hurt former team, Sharks defeat Sens
12/02/2009
Dany Heatley assisted on two goals in his first game against Ottawa since his blockbuster trade to San Jose, leading the Sharks to a 5-2 victory over the Senators on Tuesday night. (1 h ago)

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• 'Hawks beat Jackets in SO; Quenneville r... 'Hawks beat Jackets in SO; Quenneville reaches 500
12/02/2009
Brent Seabrook scored in the 11th round of a shootout Tuesday night and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 to give coach Joel Quenneville his 500th career victory. (1 h ago)

• Leafs blank Habs; goalie Gustavsson hosp... Leafs blank Habs; goalie Gustavsson hospitalized
12/02/2009
Maple Leafs goalie Jonas Gustavsson was taken to the hospital with an elevated heart rate following the first period of Toronto's 3-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. (1 h ago)

• Panthers' Ballard avoids discipline for ... Panthers' Ballard avoids discipline for hitting Vokoun
12/02/2009
Florida coach Pete DeBoer was jotting down a note, then he looked up and saw Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun sprawled out on the Atlanta ice, writhing in pain. (1 h ago)

• Bruins weather early nor'easter, right t... Bruins weather early nor'easter, right the ship
12/02/2009
Sketchy effort and injuries made the Bruins look like a one-hit wonder in October. But with their stars getting healthy and delivering, the B's are starting to look elite again, Wes Goldstein says. (1 h ago)

• Bruins sign Savard to an extension throu... Bruins sign Savard to an extension through '17 season
12/01/2009
The Bruins signed forward Marc Savard to a seven-year contract extension that would keep him in Boston through the 2017 season. (58 m ago)

• Ovechkin suspended two games for knee-to... Ovechkin suspended two games for knee-to-knee hit
12/01/2009
Alex Ovechkin's latest on-ice indiscretion netted him a two-game suspension, a sore right knee and a new level of concern from his coach about his 'pretty reckless' ways. (2 h ago)

• NHL board OKs Canadiens sale to Molson b... NHL board OKs Canadiens sale to Molson brothers
12/01/2009
The NHL board of governors has approved the sale of the Montreal Canadiens to the Molson family. (2 h ago)

• Groin injury to sideline Jackets' Klesla... Groin injury to sideline Jackets' Klesla month or more
12/01/2009
The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed Rostislav Klesla on injured reserve after the defenseman sustained a lower body injury in a game against St. Louis. (2 h ago)

• Down 'Canes lose Corvo for 8-12 weeks af... Down 'Canes lose Corvo for 8-12 weeks after surgery
12/01/2009
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Joe Corvo is expected to be sidelined for at least eight weeks after his right leg was cut by a skate and required surgery. (6 h ago)

• Power Rankings: Post-drama Coyotes still... Power Rankings: Post-drama Coyotes still in pack
11/30/2009
The Coyotes have been also-rans on the ice and drama kings off it. But coach Dave Tippett has somehow directed a rebuilt team into early contention, Wes Goldstein says in Power Rankings. (1 d ago)

• Video: Video: Animated Tiger accident th... Video: Video: Animated Tiger accident theories
12/02/2009
Dec. 1: Apply Daily, a Taiwanese news Web site, drew fire from mayor of Taipei City after posting two computer-generated recreations of theories relating to Tiger Woods' car accident. (Countdown) (1 h ago)

• Tiger timeline: His career, accident, al... Tiger timeline: His career, accident, alleged affairs
12/02/2009
Tiger timeline: His career, accident, alleged affairs (1 h ago)

• Players face questions amid buzz of Tige... Players face questions amid buzz of Tiger talk
12/02/2009
Tiger Woods’ presence is larger than ever, even if he isn’t coming to his own tournament. As most players were getting ready to practice Tuesday, TV sets were tuned to a press conference in Florida, where state troopers declared the investigation into his Nov. 27 early morning crash was over and that Woods would be cited for careless driving and fined $164. (1 h ago)

• Scoop: A third woman to be named in Tige... Scoop: A third woman to be named in Tiger tale
12/02/2009
The Tiger Woods case might be closed in the opinion of the Florida Highway Patrol, but not according to some of the women who reportedly have had relationships with the pro golfer. (1 h ago)

• Opinion: History tells Tiger won’t break... Opinion: History tells Tiger won’t break silence
12/02/2009
Opinion: Like a match on the golf course, Tiger Woods is always calculated when it comes to responding to controversy. (1 h ago)

• Video: Video: With traffic citation, Woo... Video: Video: With traffic citation, Woods case closed
12/01/2009
Dec. 1: Florida Highway Patrol officials say that Tiger Woods has been issued a citation for his car accident, and that they will not purse any additional charges in the case. Watch the entire news conference. (NBC News) (3 h ago)

• Shaq conveys concern for Tiger, rips rum... Shaq conveys concern for Tiger, rips rumors
12/01/2009
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) - Cavaliers superstar Shaquille O'Neal is expressing concern for Tiger Woods while criticizing rumors surrounding Woods' car accident last week. (4 h ago)

• Why Tiger’s endorsement empire is safe Why Tiger’s endorsement empire is safe
12/01/2009
Tiger Woods Inc. – a meticulously manicured, $1 billion brand – has sustained its first divot. But last week's accident is not likely to trim the golfer’s lush endorsement empire. (4 h ago)

• Newsweek: Why we should leave Woods alon... Newsweek: Why we should leave Woods alone
12/01/2009
Is anyone else just the tiniest bit grossed out by the current public fascination surrounding Tiger Woods? The truth is, we're dying for some juicy gossip about Woods and his family and perfectly willing to make it up if he won't provide it. (4 h ago)

• Video: Video: Uchitel claims no affair w... Video: Video: Uchitel claims no affair with Woods
12/01/2009
Dec. 1: Msnbc.com's Courtney Hazlett and CNBC's Darren Rovell talk with TODAY's Meredith Vieira about the woman who claims she was not having an affair with Tiger Woods and how this will affect the golfer's career. (Today Show) (9 h ago)

• Scoop: Some aren’t surprised by Tiger me... Scoop: Some aren’t surprised by Tiger mess
12/01/2009
Multiple sources who have known the golfer in either a personal or professional capacity have now come forward saying that news of trouble at home comes as no surprise. (21 h ago)

• Alex Ovechkin of Washington Capitals is ... Alex Ovechkin of Washington Capitals is day to day with sore knee, suspended by NHL
12/02/2009
Alex Ovechkin's latest on-ice indiscretion netted him a two-game suspension, a sore right knee and a new level of concern from his coach about his "pretty reckless" ways. (1 h ago)

• Heatley assists Sharks in rout of ex-tea... Heatley assists Sharks in rout of ex-team Sens
12/02/2009
Dany Heatley assisted on two goals in his first game against Ottawa since his blockbuster trade to San Jose, leading the Sharks to a 5-2 victory over the Senators on Tuesday night. (1 h ago)

• Blackhawks prevail over Jackets in 11-ro... Blackhawks prevail over Jackets in 11-round SO
12/02/2009
Brent Seabrook scored in the 11th round of a shootout Tuesday night and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 to give coach Joel Quenneville his 500th career victory. (1 h ago)

• Florida Panthers' Tomas Vokoun leaves ga... Florida Panthers' Tomas Vokoun leaves game after hit in head
12/02/2009
Florida Panthers goaltender Tomas Vokoun was taken off the ice on a stretcher after being accidentally hit in the head by the stick of teammate Keith Ballard in the opening period of Monday night's game against the Atlanta Thrashers. (1 h ago)

• Gustavsson hospitalized as Leafs shut ou... Gustavsson hospitalized as Leafs shut out Habs
12/02/2009
Maple Leafs goalie Jonas Gustavsson was taken to the hospital with an elevated heart rate following the first period of Toronto's 3-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. (1 h ago)

• NHL Board of governors approves sale of ... NHL Board of governors approves sale of Montreal Canadiens
12/02/2009
The NHL board of governors has approved the sale of the Montreal Canadiens to the Molson family. (1 h ago)

• Boston Bruins center Marc Savard agrees ... Boston Bruins center Marc Savard agrees to seven-year contract
12/02/2009
Boston Bruins center Marc Savard has agreed to a seven-year contract extension worth a little more than $28 million, two sources close to the negotiations told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun. (1 h ago)

• NHL commissioner Gary Bettman: Decision ... NHL commissioner Gary Bettman: Decision on participation in 2014 Olympics years away
12/01/2009
The NHL will not decide for several years if it will allow its players to participate in the 2014 Sochi Olympics, commissioner Gary Bettman said. (11 m ago)

• Blue Jackets' put Rostislav Klesla on IR... Blue Jackets' put Rostislav Klesla on IR with lower body injury
12/01/2009
The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed Rostislav Klesla on injured reserve after the defenseman sustained a lower body injury in a game against St. Louis. (2 h ago)

• Minnesota Wild getting Antti Miettinen b... Minnesota Wild getting Antti Miettinen back from illness, Martin Havlat, Marek Zidlicky from injury
12/01/2009
Minnesota right wing Antti Miettinen has returned after missing the last three games with what was diagnosed as swine flu, and coach Todd Richards said Tuesday he believes Miettinen will play Wednesday against Nashville. (2 h ago)

• Carolina Hurricanes' Joe Corvo might mis... Carolina Hurricanes' Joe Corvo might miss up to 12 weeks
12/01/2009
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Joe Corvo is expected to be sidelined for at least eight weeks after his right leg was cut by a skate and required surgery. (6 h ago)

• Pittsburgh Penguins' Matt Cooke suspende... Pittsburgh Penguins' Matt Cooke suspended 2 games for check
11/29/2009
Pittsburgh Penguins left winger Matt Cooke was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Sunday for a deliberate check to the head area of New York Rangers center Artem Anisimov on Saturday night. (2 d ago)

• Man United, Aston Villa into League Cup ... Man United, Aston Villa into League Cup semifinals
12/02/2009
LONDON (AP) -Defending champion Manchester United advanced to the League Cup semifinals Tuesday by beating Tottenham 2-0, while Aston Villa won 4-2 over Portsmouth. (1 h ago)

• LA to submit bid to host World Cup in 20... LA to submit bid to host World Cup in 2018 or 2022
12/02/2009
The City Council has voted to submit a bid for Los Angeles to become a host city of the FIFA World Cup in 2018 or 2022. (1 h ago)

• Which country will win the 2010 World Cu... Which country will win the 2010 World Cup?
12/01/2009
Vote: Which country will win the 2010 World Cup? (3 h ago)

• Theron heads star-studded cast at Cup dr... Theron heads star-studded cast at Cup draw
12/01/2009
South African actress Charlize Theron has landed the leading lady's role in Friday's draw for next year's soccer World Cup finals in her home country, the international soccer body FIFA announced on Tuesday. (4 h ago)

• Drogba wants to avoid Brazil, England in... Drogba wants to avoid Brazil, England in WCup draw
12/01/2009
LONDON (AP) -Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba hopes Friday's World Cup draw is kinder to his team than four years ago and allows it to avoid the major powers in the group stage in South Africa. (4 h ago)

• Brazil, Spain will be favored at 2010 Wo... Brazil, Spain will be favored at 2010 World Cup
12/01/2009
While soccer’s romantics may wish for a long-awaited first for Spain or a historic African victory on South African turf, the 2010 World Cup looks as if it will end with a sixth triumph for Brazil. (4 h ago)

• Images: How they got to South Africa Images: How they got to South Africa
12/01/2009
Take a visual tour of how countries like Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal squad qualified for the 2010 World Cup (4 h ago)

• Images: Teams of the 2010 World Cup Images: Teams of the 2010 World Cup
12/01/2009
Shots of every country heading to South Africa, from Brazil to the United States (4 h ago)

• Golden Ball winner Messi pays tribute to... Golden Ball winner Messi pays tribute to Barcelona
12/01/2009
Lionel Messi paid tribute to Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola and his teammates on Tuesday, a day after winning the Golden Ball by a record margin. (8 h ago)

• Ireland can't be extra World Cup team, F... Ireland can't be extra World Cup team, FIFA says
12/01/2009
FIFA says Ireland will not be invited to the World Cup as a 33rd team despite the hand ball by Thierry Henry that helped France eliminate the Irish in a playoff. (9 h ago)

• Blatter says handball wasn't Henry's fau... Blatter says handball wasn't Henry's fault
11/29/2009
PARIS (AP) -FIFA president Sepp Blatter says it wasn't Thierry Henry's responsibility to tell the referee he handled the ball in the buildup to France's goal against Ireland in the World Cup playoff. (2 d ago)

• USC quarterback Barkley admits... USC quarterback Barkley admits struggling with interceptions
12/02/2009
He says the number he has thrown -- 11 in 10 games -- is 'not acceptable,' and coach Carroll concurs. They both say USC and the quarterback will benefit in coming years from this season's experience. Matt Barkley said it was not acceptable. (1 h ago)

• Michael Vick's return to Atlan... Michael Vick's return to Atlanta: Good news?
12/02/2009
The former Falcons star, now the Eagles' backup quarterback, will play in Atlanta for the first time since serving 18 months in prison for his role in a dogfighting ring. He expects a positive recepti It's billed as the city too busy to hate, so it will be interesting to see whether Atlanta has any love for former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick . (1 h ago)

• Dodgers don't offer arbitratio... Dodgers don't offer arbitration to any free agents
12/02/2009
However, GM Ned Colletti says the team remains interested in re-signing Randy Wolf The decision by the Dodgers not to offer arbitration to pitcher Randy Wolf or any of their other free agents Tuesday should not be viewed as a sign that their uncertain ownership situation is affecting them financially, General Manager Ned Colletti said. (1 h ago)

• John Lackey, Chone Figgins are... John Lackey, Chone Figgins are offered arbitration by Angels
12/02/2009
The team will receive maximum draft-pick compensation if the free agents sign elsewhere. Reliever Darren Oliver is not offered arbitration. The Angels, as expected, offered arbitration on Tuesday to pitcher John Lackey and third baseman Chone Figgins, assuring them of maximum draft-pick compensation should the free agents sign elsewhere. (1 h ago)

• Former USC basketball coach Ti... Former USC basketball coach Tim Floyd says NCAA advised him to get an attorney
12/02/2009
Floyd, who resigned from USC in June, says he was abandoned by Athletic Director Mike Garrett after investigations of Trojans' football and basketball programs intensified. Tim Floyd might like to coach college basketball again. He likes teaching the game, he said. He loves the practice time, the chance to see a team come together. (1 h ago)

• Helene Elliott: Kings win Roun... Helene Elliott: Kings win Round 1 against the Ducks
12/02/2009
Brad Richardson deflects a shot past Jonas Hiller with 2 minutes 20 seconds left in the third period to secure the victory. Delayed until December by an insensitive schedule maker, the renewal of the rivalry between the Ducks and Kings on Tuesday was a welcome occasion in a season crammed with games against opponents that are almost interchangeable. (1 h ago)

• The Sherwood show goes on, eve... The Sherwood show goes on, even without Tiger Woods
12/02/2009
Woods' absence this week from tournament that bears his name leaves his fellow competitors disappointed but has not prompted a substantial demand from fans for refunds, officials say. Woods' absence this week from tournament that bears his name leaves his fellow competitors disappointed but has not prompted a substantial demand from fans for refunds, officials say. (1 h ago)

• Dodgers are neglected kids in ... Dodgers are neglected kids in the McCourts' quarrel
12/02/2009
Ever since Jamie filed for divorce, Frank has disappeared, and the team's off-season business is left to others to handle. Ever since Jamie filed for divorce, Frank has disappeared, and the team's off-season business is left to others to handle. (1 h ago)

• Debate over finish of USC-UCLA... Debate over finish of USC-UCLA game continues among high school coaches
12/02/2009
They want their players to compete, so most say that it was OK to call a timeout. But the Bruins should have been ready to play after that and the Trojans probably should have run the ball. Debate continues to rage among sports fans in Southern California about what transpired in the final minute of the USC-UCLA football game. Was it appropriate for UCLA Coach Rick Neuheisel to call a timeout with 54 seconds left after USC took a knee leading, 21-7? Did USC Coach Pete Carroll make the right call to let quarterback Matt Barkley throw a 48-yard touchdown pass on the next play? Was the taunting from players just part of a rivalry game? (1 h ago)

• Lakers make it seven wins in a... Lakers make it seven wins in a row
12/02/2009
They put Hornets away with a second-quarter run and cruise to another victory. They put Hornets away with a second-quarter run and cruise to another victory. (1 h ago)

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• No. 4 Purdue pulls away to beat Wake For... No. 4 Purdue pulls away to beat Wake Forest
12/02/2009
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -E'Twaun Moore scored 22 points to help No. 4 Purdue beat Wake Forest 69-58 on Tuesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. (1 h ago)

• UCLA’s third-leading scorer leaves team... UCLA’s third-leading scorer leaves team
12/02/2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) -UCLA coach Ben Howland says sophomore forward Drew Gordon is no longer on the team. (1 h ago)

• College hoops games you can’t miss College hoops games you can’t miss
12/01/2009
College hoops games you can’t miss in a timeline format (12 m ago)

• Cougars to put unbeaten mark on line aga... Cougars to put unbeaten mark on line against Zags
12/01/2009
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -No. 17 Gonzaga will play Washington State on Wednesday in an early showdown for two surging programs that have already won from Alaska to Hawaii. (3 h ago)

• Beyond the Arc: ‘Challenge’ matters in M... Beyond the Arc: ‘Challenge’ matters in March
12/01/2009
Beyond the Arc: The Big Ten would love to end its 0-10 record in the annual event, which also would help with NCAA tournament seeding committee. (5 h ago)

• Duke puts 2 unbeaten marks on line vs. B... Duke puts 2 unbeaten marks on line vs. Badgers
12/01/2009
Duke made up for its worst shooting performances in a victory in nearly 60 years with another exemplary night on defense. (5 h ago)

• Beyond the Arc: What's behind UCLA's rou... Beyond the Arc: What's behind UCLA's rough start?
12/01/2009
Beyond the Arc: The Bruins are struggling on defense, can't shoot, are making too many mistakes ... and that's just for starters. (21 h ago)

• NCAA: Schools must be punished for viola... NCAA: Schools must be punished for violations
12/01/2009
The NCAA Committee on Infractions wants its punishment of the University of Memphis upheld because schools need to be punished when they use ineligible players. (22 h ago)

• PFT: Will Gruden be next Seahawks coach? PFT: Will Gruden be next Seahawks coach?
12/02/2009
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• Roethlisberger expected to play against ... Roethlisberger expected to play against Raiders
12/01/2009
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has worked out without problems since missing Sunday night's game in Baltimore with a concussion and is expected to play Sunday against Oakland. (9 m ago)

• Video: Should Barber be downgraded? Video: Should Barber be downgraded?
12/01/2009
Fantasy Fix: Gregg Rosenthal examines whether Marion Barber is still the same runner he once was. (NBC Sports) (4 h ago)

• Video: PFT Daily: Could Weis re-join the... Video: PFT Daily: Could Weis re-join the Patriots?
12/01/2009
PFT Daily: Mike Florio talks about Charlie Weis and Bill Belichick possibly reuniting in New England. (NBC Sports) (5 h ago)

• Slide show: Separating contenders from p... Slide show: Separating contenders from pretenders
12/01/2009
Evan Silva separates which teams could reach the Super Bowl and which ones have no shot. Some of his picks — like the Chargers, Giants and Steelers — may not be what you think. (7 h ago)

• Who rules the power rankings? Who rules the power rankings?
12/01/2009
PFT: The New Orleans Saints (11-0) are on top, but it's Percy Harvin and the Minnesota Vikings (10-1) who are No. 2 — not the undefeated Indianapolis Colts. And at the bottom? Well, take a guess ... (9 h ago)

• Matchups if NFL playoffs started today Matchups if NFL playoffs started today
12/01/2009
Matchups if NFL playoffs started today (18 h ago)

• NFL won't say if it's looking into McDan... NFL won't say if it's looking into McDaniels spat
11/30/2009
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The NFL is keeping mum on the latest developments in the trash talking episode between Denver coach Josh McDaniels and San Diego linebacker Shaun Phillips. (1 d ago)

• Johnson's late goal gives Kings win over... Johnson's late goal gives Kings win over Ducks
12/02/2009
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -Round one in hockey's version of the Freeway Series went to the Los Angeles Kings, who spent the previous four seasons green with envy while the Anaheim Ducks made annual trips to the postseason and won a Stanley Cup in the process. (1 h ago)

• Blackhawks give Quenneville 500th win Blackhawks give Quenneville 500th win
12/02/2009
CHICAGO (AP) -Brent Seabrook scored in the 11th round of a shootout Tuesday night and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 to give coach Joel Quenneville his 500th career victory. (1 h ago)

• Leafs blank Habs, but Gustavsson taken t... Leafs blank Habs, but Gustavsson taken to hospital
12/02/2009
MONTREAL (AP) -The Toronto Maple Leafs took no chances when they learned that goalie Jonas Gustavsson's heart was racing. (1 h ago)

• Sale of Canadiens to Molson brothers app... Sale of Canadiens to Molson brothers approved
12/02/2009
With their 100th anniversary only days away, the Montreal Canadiens are under new ownership, led by a familiar name with city roots more than twice the team's age. (1 h ago)

• Panther won't be punished for hurting te... Panther won't be punished for hurting teammate
12/02/2009
Florida's Keith Ballard will not be disciplined for his errant swipe that his his own goalie Thomas Vokoun in the head. (1 h ago)

• Bruins sign Savard to 7-year extension Bruins sign Savard to 7-year extension
12/01/2009
The Bruins have signed forward Marc Savard to a seven-year contract extension that would keep him in Boston through the 2017 season. (1 h ago)

• Penske Racing gives Keselowski new crew ... Penske Racing gives Keselowski new crew chief
12/02/2009
Penske Racing has named Jay Guy the new crew chief for Brad Keselowski's No. 12 car next season. (1 h ago)

• Still no news on Danica's NASCAR plans Still no news on Danica's NASCAR plans
12/01/2009
Danica Patrick has a rough sketch of what her NASCAR schedule would look like. She has an idea of what series to start in. Her IndyCar owner is onboard. Now all the popular driver needs is a car to race. (2 h ago)

• Opinion: Busch needs to focus more on Cu... Opinion: Busch needs to focus more on Cup races
12/01/2009
Sporting News: You have to respect Kyle Busch's love of racing and winning, and running Truck and Nationwide series races gives him ample opportunity to win a lot. But running that many additional races takes some energy and focus away from his Cup effort. (5 h ago)

• Video: Johnson salutes the troops Video: Johnson salutes the troops
12/01/2009
Visiting Camp Pendleton, 4-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson says he's proud of his sport that it does so much to show support for our soldiers. (NBC Sports) (5 h ago)

• NASCAR champ donates nearly $1 million t... NASCAR champ donates nearly $1 million to schools
11/30/2009
NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson on Monday awarded nearly $1 million in education grants to school districts in California, North Carolina and Oklahoma. (1 d ago)

• Opinion: Knaus, Johnson have a winning r... Opinion: Knaus, Johnson have a winning rapport
11/30/2009
Sporting News: Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Chad Knaus may be a perfect balancing agent for driver Jimmie Johnson. They seem to be not only a championship-winning combination but also a good personality mix. (1 d ago)

• Opinion: Great rivalry a quick fix for N... Opinion: Great rivalry a quick fix for NASCAR
11/30/2009
Sporting News: With TV ratings lagging and compelling story lines lacking, rivalries are exactly the spice that NASCAR needs to inject into the Sprint Cup Series. (1 d ago)

• Report: Schumacher not ruling out F1 com... Report: Schumacher not ruling out F1 comeback
11/29/2009
SAO PAULO (AP) -Michael Schumacher says he has fully healed from his neck injury and indicated that he has not ruled out a return to Formula One next season. (2 d ago)

• Texas Rangers may soon be sold to former... Texas Rangers may soon be sold to former agent
12/02/2009
Texas Rangers may soon be sold to former agent (1 h ago)

• Braves close to signing Billy Wagner to ... Braves close to signing Billy Wagner to be their closer
12/02/2009
Braves close to signing Billy Wagner to be their closer 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 (1 h ago)

• Player Profile: Ricky Nolasco and sticki... Player Profile: Ricky Nolasco and sticking to your guns
12/02/2009
One of the biggest mysteries in 2009, every indicator points to a big turnaround for Nolasco in 2010. But will he be as big a sleeper as the rebound candidates of yesteryear?. (1 h ago)

• Work pays off for Marc Gasol Work pays off for Marc Gasol
12/02/2009
Marc Gasol was a footnote in the multiplayer trade that propelled the Los Angles Lakers to consecutive NBA Finals appearances ... (1 h ago)

• Rays pursuing extension for Carl Crawfor... Rays pursuing extension for Carl Crawford
12/02/2009
Rays pursuing extension for Carl Crawford (1 h ago)

• Wagner agrees to deal with Braves Wagner agrees to deal with Braves
12/02/2009
Circling the Bases: Atlanta snares closer for 2010, while Red Sox have to be happy to earn draft pick. (1 h ago)

• CTB: Wrapping up a wild arbitration day CTB: Wrapping up a wild arbitration day
12/02/2009
Circling the Bases: 10 Type A free agents are offered arbitration, but surprisingly, Dodgers pitcher Randy Wolf isn't one of them. (1 h ago)

• Halladay will not accept in-season trade Halladay will not accept in-season trade
12/01/2009
Roy Halladay's representatives have informed the Blue Jays that he will not accept a trade after he reports to spring training. (8 h ago)

• Video: Video: Jeter is first Yankee to b... Video: Video: Jeter is first Yankee to be Sportsman of the Year
12/01/2009
Nov. 30: For the first time ever, Sports Illustrated has named a New York Yankee its Sportsman of the Year. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News) (23 h ago)

• Johnson hands out early Christmas presen... Johnson hands out early Christmas presents
12/01/2009
Jimmie Johnson kicks of the Sprint Cup Series champion's week by handing out nearly $1 million to charity (7 h ago)

• Can Danica picture herself in NASCAR? Can Danica picture herself in NASCAR?
12/01/2009
Danica Patrick inks an extension with Andretti Autosport for the IndyCar Series but does little to quell talk of NASCAR move (9 h ago)

• Furniture Row announces crew chief split Furniture Row announces crew chief split
11/30/2009
Furniture Row Racing announces departure of crew chief Jay Guy (1 d ago)

• NWS: Don't rule out title defence for Bu... NWS: Don't rule out title defence for Busch
11/30/2009
Kyle Busch could well return to the NASCAR Nationwide Series in an effort to secure a second title in 2010 (1 d ago)

• Serena fined at least record $82,500 for... Serena fined at least record $82,500 for tirade
12/01/2009
Serena Williams was fined a record $82,500 for her U.S. Open tirade and could be suspended from that tournament if she has another “major offense” at any Grand Slam in the next two years. (23 h ago)

• Video: Tennis’ biggest fine ever Video: Tennis’ biggest fine ever
12/01/2009
Serena Williams was hit Monday with the sport's biggest-ever fine for her tirade against a line judge at the 2009 U.S. Open. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News) (23 h ago)

• IndyCar Series reveals broadcast schedul... IndyCar Series reveals broadcast schedule
12/01/2009
Five races to air on ABC, remainder on VERSUS as IndyCar Series reveals broadcast schedule for the 2010 season (6 h ago)

• Andretti confirms new Patrick deal Andretti confirms new Patrick deal
11/30/2009
Andretti Autosport extends its deal with Danica Patrick in a new multi-year deal, while GoDaddy.com also comes on board as primary sponsor of #7 entry (1 d ago)

• Seen that? - Ercoupe - A Plane I Want to... Seen that? - Ercoupe - A Plane I Want to Fly
11/30/2009
Ercoupe - A Plane I Want to Fly at The Aviation Weblog Don't ask me why, but I've fallen in love with the Ercoupe. Maybe it's because in it's day it was touted as the safest plane in the air, stall-proof in fact. ... (1 d ago)

• Seen that? - A Mexican Odyssey: Part Thr... Seen that? - A Mexican Odyssey: Part Three
11/30/2009
A Mexican Odyssey: Part Three at The Outdoor Weblog How do you spell perfect? How do you describe the perfection of every element and every emotion? It is a dream come true for a northern California surfer transported to this warm water lineup ... (1 d ago)

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