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• After disastrous interception vs. New Or... After disastrous interception vs. New Orleans Saints, Peyton Manning a man of few words
02/08/2010
Instead of celebrating his second championship in four seasons and his place among the all-time greats of the game, Peyton Manning was huddling in the locker room with his brothers Cooper and Eli, who were certainly consoling him. (7 h ago)

• New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Port... New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter wins game with interception off Peyton Manning
02/08/2010
For the second straight postseason game, Tracy Porter came up with a clutch interception, shocking the Colts by picking off Peyton Manning and returning the ball 74 yards for a touchdown with 3:12 remaining, the game's last points. (7 h ago)

• Drew Brees bests Peyton Manning, leads N... Drew Brees bests Peyton Manning, leads New Orleans Saints to first Super Bowl title
02/08/2010
This had been Drew Brees' Super Bowl, the one where he had finally played Peyton Manning off the field and into the locker room, the one where he played himself into the history of his sport. (7 h ago)

• Sean Payton cooks up great game plan as ... Sean Payton cooks up great game plan as New Orleans Saints upset Indianapolis Colts
02/08/2010
The players made the plays for the New Orleans Saints, but this was a huge victory for former Giant assistant Sean Payton and his coaching staff. Here's how they did it. (7 h ago)

• Onside kick stuns Indianapolis Colts, gi... Onside kick stuns Indianapolis Colts, gives momentum to New Orleans Saints to start 2nd half
02/08/2010
It was one of the gutsiest calls in Super Bowl history, but it wasn't very risky. At least that's the way Sean Payton saw it when he decided to open the second half with an onside kick. "We didn't feel good about it," Payton said. "We felt real good about it." (7 h ago)

• Valiant Dwight Freeney plays through pai... Valiant Dwight Freeney plays through pain for Indianapolis Colts, fades down stretch vs. Saints
02/08/2010
The world's most famous injured ankle was ready for the start of the Super Bowl. But Dwight Freeney's throbbing right ankle worsened as the game progressed and the Colts' pass rush and defense seemed to fade almost simultaneously. (7 h ago)

• New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartle... New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley makes three field goals, helps boot Indianapolis Colts
02/08/2010
It was a bad postseason for kickers, but it was a great one for Garrett Hartley. The Saints' 23-year-old kicker finished off his perfect playoff run by kicking three field goals in the Saints' 31-17 win over the Colts Sunday night. (7 h ago)

• QB Drew Brees leads New Orleans Saints t... QB Drew Brees leads New Orleans Saints to Super Bowl, lifts spirits of Louisiana in wake of Katrina
02/08/2010
In the end it was Drew Brees who played the near-flawless game that everyone expected out of Peyton Manning. If anyone deserved a moment like this it was Brees and the city of New Orleans - who found each other at a time when both needed rebuilding. (7 h ago)

• Ex-New York Giants TE Jeremy Shockey sco... Ex-New York Giants TE Jeremy Shockey scores for Saints, wins ring with New Orleans
02/08/2010
Two years after he was reduced to being an unhappy spectator while his teammates won a championship, Jeremy Shockey not only got to play, but he caught the go-ahead touchdown pass in Super Bowl XLIV. (7 h ago)

• For Lower Ninth residents, New Orleans S... For Lower Ninth residents, New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl victory serves as a symbol of resiliency
02/07/2010
Scenes of celebration played out across New Orleans, but, Roy Bradley notwithstanding, the reaction was more subdued in the mostly African-American Lower Ninth Ward, which was devastated by Katrina in 2005 and has gotten back only a fraction of its residents. (9 h ago)

• MVP Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints beat ... MVP Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints beat Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts to win Super Bowl XLIV
02/07/2010
Rallying from a 10-point deficit against the great Peyton Manning, one of New Orleans' favorite sons, the Saints dominated the fourth quarter and pulled out a 31-17 victory over the Colts Sunday night in Super Bowl XLIV at Sun Life Stadium. (9 h ago)

• Phil Simms sticks ego in pocket during S... Phil Simms sticks ego in pocket during Super Bowl analysis, showing viewers rare respect
02/07/2010
Phil Simms has nothing to hide. Working with Jim Nantz, who always allows Simms to be Simms, that's exactly what the former Giants quarterback delivered throughout the Saints' stunning 31-17 win over the Colts Sunday night in Super Bowl XLIV on CBS. (9 h ago)

• Super Bowl 2010 ads: Oprah Winfrey, Davi... Super Bowl 2010 ads: Oprah Winfrey, David Letterman and Jay Leno save the day with 'Late Show' spot
02/07/2010
Super Bowls can produce unlikely heroes, and so can Super Bowl ads. (11 h ago)

• Rex Ryan will lead New York Jets to Supe... Rex Ryan will lead New York Jets to Super Bowl XLV against Cowboys in Dallas
02/07/2010
They say everything is bigger and better in Texas, so Super Bowl XLV will have an all-time first: The Cowboys will be the first team to play the game on their home field. And their opponent? The J-E-T-S. Seriously. (11 h ago)

• Imprisoned former Giants star Plaxico Bu... Imprisoned former Giants star Plaxico Burress vows to play in NFL again, says he has new outlook
02/07/2010
A contrite Plaxico Burress vowed Sunday that he will play in the NFL again - and said holding his newborn daughter was like playing in the Super Bowl. (12 h ago)

• Life on the A-list: Behind-the-scenes bl... Life on the A-list: Behind-the-scenes blogging from ESPN, Maxim and Playboy Super Bowl XLIV parties
02/07/2010
We're hurting a bit after doing two consecutive nights of parties to bring you our annual Daily News Super Bowl party blog, designed to give you a taste of what being on the A-list is like. On Friday and Saturday night, South Beach was crawling with party-goers. (14 h ago)

• If Cleveland Cavaliers keep winning, LeB... If Cleveland Cavaliers keep winning, LeBron James seems less likely to join New York Knicks
02/07/2010
The Knicks have to root for Boston, Orlando or Atlanta to knock off Cleveland during the postseason because a second trip to the NBA Finals would likely result in LeBron James re-signing with the Cavaliers. (14 h ago)

• Mighty Quinn: Feb. 8 Mighty Quinn: Feb. 8
02/07/2010
Mighty hit with the Saints (+5) and under (56-1/2) Sunday night. Today it's Niagara. The deficit is 210 sirignanos. (15 h ago)

• New York Rangers win over Martin Brodeur... New York Rangers win over Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils provides much-needed lift
02/07/2010
The Rangers had been a frustrated team - a consistently losing team - until they received a visit from a Stanley Cup contender and a very familiar rival on Saturday night. Then they became something of a different team. (15 h ago)

• Daily News Golden Gloves means the world... Daily News Golden Gloves means the world to Teddy Atlas
02/07/2010
One of most important shows in the Daily News Golden Gloves, the world's largest and longest-running amateur boxing tournament, will take place Tuesday night at Petrides High School on Staten Island. The proceeds will benefit the Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation. (16 h ago)

• Gutty Saints coach gambles, wins Gutty Saints coach gambles, wins
02/08/2010
MIAMI -- There comes a point when every coach has to confront Bill Parcells' old friend, when the guy in the glass stares back and inquires, none too subtly, "So? What are you going to do now?" That's where Sean Payton stood last night, while an aging classic rock... (4 h ago)

• MVP starts New Orleans party MVP starts New Orleans party
02/08/2010
MIAMI -- He looked up at the great Peyton Manning and stared into the eyes of greatness and refused to blink. New Orleans waited 43 years for a quarterback like this on a stage like this. Maybe Archie Manning, with this kind of team around him, could have been the... (4 h ago)

• Schott sheds tears of joy for Brees Schott sheds tears of joy for Brees
02/08/2010
MIAMI -- Brian Schottenheimer sat in front of his television set in New Jersey last night and wept. After watching Drew Brees, one of his closest friends in the world, deliver his MVP performance in the Saints' Super Bowl 31-17 victory over the Colts, the Jets offensive coordinator couldn't... (5 h ago)

• Underdog New Orleans stuns Colts to brin... Underdog New Orleans stuns Colts to bring home city's first world title
02/08/2010
MIAMI -- Who dat say gonna beat dem Saints? Not the Colts. The Saints, erasing 43 years littered with far more futility and calamity than success, basked in the most glorious moment in franchise history last night with their 31-17 Super Bowl XLIV victory over the favored Colts at Sun... (5 h ago)

• This time, ex-Giant earns his Super ring This time, ex-Giant earns his Super ring
02/08/2010
MIAMI -- Jeremy Shockey roared. It was a roar that was two years in the making, a loud and wild roar that Giants fans came to know and often love during his rock-'em-sock-'em days playing tight end for the team that drafted him. Shockey let out the mighty... (5 h ago)

• For Colts: No undefeated season, no trop... For Colts: No undefeated season, no trophy
02/08/2010
MIAMI -- At the end, it was hard for the Colts to remember all the hoopla and the hullabaloo that had accompanied their final two games of the regular season. The Colts started the season 14-0, led the Jets in Week 16, then sat their starters as they saved the... (5 h ago)

• Big Brees denies Peyton 2nd title Big Brees denies Peyton 2nd title
02/08/2010
MIAMI -- Table the debates about Peyton Manning being the greatest quarterback of all time for awhile. This is not to say he won't eventually be, but not so fast. Not after Saints quarterback Drew Brees outplayed him in last night's New Orleans' 31-17 Super Bowl victory over... (5 h ago)

• Big dream comes '2' for Moore Big dream comes '2' for Moore
02/08/2010
MIAMI -- Lance Moore had been the forgotten man in the Saints' offense all season because of a series of ankle and hamstring injuries that limited his production as one of the NFL's top slot receivers. But in last night 31-17 Super Bowl XLIV victory over the Colts, Moore... (5 h ago)

• Freeney's stout effort not enough Freeney's stout effort not enough
02/08/2010
MIAMI -- Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney had his Willis Reed moment, at least. That may be small consolation given the fact his team blew a 10-0 lead last night and watched the Saints speed to a 31-17 upset in Super Bowl XLIV, but it was something. And it is... (5 h ago)

• Payton's gamble pays big dividends Payton's gamble pays big dividends
02/08/2010
MIAMI -- Halftime is a long time on Super Bowl Sunday. Much longer than any other game during the season. No doubt, though, it didn't take a long time for Saints coach Sean Payton to decide last night he was going to start the second half of Super Bowl... (5 h ago)

• Brees praises Sean's gutty play-calling Brees praises Sean's gutty play-calling
02/08/2010
MIAMI -- Sean Payton coached to win the Super Bowl. In the biggest game of his life, Payton, who didn't get a ring working under Jim Fassel, who didn't get a ring working under Bill Parcells, got a ring last night because he absolutely did not fear failure... (5 h ago)

• Key moment and player in the Saints' Sup... Key moment and player in the Saints' Super Bowl win
02/08/2010
KEY MOMENT Trailing 24-17, Peyton Manning was on the march again, looking for the tying touchdown. What he got instead was a crushing interception that sunk his Colts. On third-and-5 from the New Orleans 36-yard line, the Saints came on a blitz and Manning fired to Reggie Wayne. The pass... (5 h ago)

• Just call him St. Pierre Just call him St. Pierre
02/08/2010
MIAMI -- Late in the second quarter, Pierre Thomas was entrusted with the ball in his hands at a key moment, with his Saints on the Colts' 1-yard line and, on fourth down, needing to cross over into the end zone to wipe away a 10-3 deficit. Thomas ran right... (5 h ago)

• Porter's interception for TD secures win Porter's interception for TD secures win
02/08/2010
MIAMI -- Tracy Porter called it "a last-minute deal." As it turned out, the carvings in his head turned out to be some prophetic cuttings. Before heading to Sun Life Stadium yesterday, Porter decided that some trimming on his head was a good idea and so he got a razor... (5 h ago)

• Bush gets job done Bush gets job done
02/08/2010
MIAMI -- Reggie Bush entered last night's Super Bowl thinking a big performance could catapult him toward stardom. He wasn't the MVP nor was he a huge factor statistically in the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Colts, but he did make several key plays for the Saints in... (5 h ago)

• Williams' gameplan gets 'D' job done vs.... Williams' gameplan gets 'D' job done vs. Indianapolis
02/08/2010
MIAMI -- His Saints defense didn't deliver any "remember me" shots to Peyton Manning -- just a bitter "remember me'' defeat. "I got a phone call this morning -- no, it was around lunchtime -- and he didn't think I'd pick up the phone, but it was... (5 h ago)

• Super triumph gives New Orleans another ... Super triumph gives New Orleans another boost
02/08/2010
MIAMI -- The lifelong black-and-gold vision hit me, finally, on Tuesday morning during Super Bowl XLIV media day at Sun Life Stadium. As a cradle Who Dat, born, reared and eventually resettled in New Orleans, I scarcely could believe the work of folk art emerging from the green grass. There... (5 h ago)

• Fans 'geux' crazy on Bourbon Street Fans 'geux' crazy on Bourbon Street
02/08/2010
NEW ORLEANS -- Saints fans hugged, kissed, and spilled onto the streets last night as a citywide party erupted after their once woebegone NFL franchise defeated the Colts in the Super Bowl. French Quarter crowds, beefed up by tourists in town for Carnival season and by those wanting to experience... (5 h ago)

• Sports shorts Sports shorts
02/08/2010
NHL: Alex, Caps stun Pens In Washington, neither snow nor ice nor a three-goal deficit could keep Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals from stunning their arch-rivals and winning a 14th straight game. Ovechkin scored an arena-rocking hat trick and got the assist on the winning goal in overtime, while the... (7 h ago)

• Fair Grounds Analysis Fair Grounds Analysis
02/07/2010
Today's analysis.1. 6f; $14,500; cl($12,500); 4up; (f&m)ROBIN MY GIRL tired to fourth as the favorite in the slop and was reclaimed by Amoss. DAY TRIPPI came off the pace to defeat cheaper as the favorite and was claimed. PISCES POEM adds blinkers after... (8 h ago)

• Advertising: In Super Bowl Commercials, ... Advertising: In Super Bowl Commercials, the Nostalgia Bowl
02/08/2010
Madison Avenue played it safe, dusting off characters like Sock Monkey and calling in stars of yore like Abe Vigoda. (7 h ago)

• Circling for Two Years, Rivals Are Set t... Circling for Two Years, Rivals Are Set to Race
02/08/2010
After a 30-month legal battle, Alinghi and BMW Oracle are finally heading for the starting line of the America’s Cup. (7 h ago)

• Saints 31, Colts 17: Champs? The Saints,... Saints 31, Colts 17: Champs? The Saints, Dat’s Who
02/08/2010
The Saints, long associated with losing and disappointing their fans, defeated Peyton Manning and the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV and gave New Orleans a reason to cheer. (7 h ago)

• TV Sports: A City Rejoices, but the Focu... TV Sports: A City Rejoices, but the Focus Is Elsewhere
02/07/2010
The final act of CBS’s Super Bowl broadcast Sunday night prompted the question: How prepared was the network for a New Orleans victory? (8 h ago)

• After 43 Years, a Party in New Orleans After 43 Years, a Party in New Orleans
02/07/2010
The unreality of the Saints’ Super Bowl victory began setting in with three minutes left, and 43 years of frustration in New Orleans came to an unlikely conclusion. (8 h ago)

• College Basketball Roundup: UConn Easily... College Basketball Roundup: UConn Easily Extends Winning Streak to 62
02/07/2010
Connecticut quickly turned a rematch of last season’s women’s national championship game against Louisville into a mismatch. (8 h ago)

• Tennis Roundup: Oudin Puts U.S. in Fed C... Tennis Roundup: Oudin Puts U.S. in Fed Cup Semifinals
02/07/2010
Melanie Oudin won her two singles matches to lead the United States to a 4-1 victory against France and a spot in the Fed Cup semifinals against Russia. (8 h ago)

• Undersized Point Guard Makes a Big Impac... Undersized Point Guard Makes a Big Impact at Siena
02/07/2010
Ronald Moore, a 6-foot, 156-pound senior guard, is a key reason the Saints have won 14 games in a row and are expected to make the N.C.A.A. tournament again. (8 h ago)

• In Nordic Combined, Americans Close In o... In Nordic Combined, Americans Close In on a Quantum Leap
02/07/2010
The United States is poised for perhaps its best chance at its first Olympic medal in the sport, which combines cross-country racing and ski jumping. (8 h ago)

• Victory at Riviera Moves Stricker to No.... Victory at Riviera Moves Stricker to No. 2 in World
02/07/2010
Steve Stricker shot a one-under 70 for a two-shot victory over Luke Donald in the Northern Trust Open. (8 h ago)

• Saints Coach’s Pair of Bold Bets: One Mi... Saints Coach’s Pair of Bold Bets: One Miss, One Turning Point
02/07/2010
A first gamble cost the Saints points, but a second one helped turn the game in their favor. (8 h ago)

• Pass Wasn’t The First Thing Porter Cut O... Pass Wasn’t The First Thing Porter Cut Off
02/07/2010
Tracy Porter said that his haircut took so long, he briefly worried that he would be late for the team bus, but he was on time all day, including for his crucial interception. (8 h ago)

• Precise Under Pressure, Brees Completes ... Precise Under Pressure, Brees Completes His Quest
02/07/2010
Drew Brees, just like the city that adopted him as its quarterback, has been battered and bruised over the years, but a victory in Super Bowl XLIV provided him a special vindication. (8 h ago)

• Music Review: In Halftime Show, the Who ... Music Review: In Halftime Show, the Who Exhibits Flashes of Age and Familiarity
02/07/2010
The Who chose a repertory from Pete Townshend’s ambitious late-1960s albums and afterward, music born to be heard in arenas and stadiums. (8 h ago)

• N.F.L. Notebook: Goodell Stresses a Cult... N.F.L. Notebook: Goodell Stresses a Culture of Safety
02/07/2010
In an interview on “Face the Nation,” Roger Goodell said it was conceivable that the three-point stance could be prohibited in an effort to prevent head injuries. (8 h ago)

• Sports of The Times: Title Decided, but ... Sports of The Times: Title Decided, but Labor Battle Is Just Beginning
02/07/2010
In the wake of the season’s biggest game, the N.F.L. and its players union prepare for a clash with even bigger stakes. (8 h ago)

• Erica Woda’s Tenacity Helps to Get Child... Erica Woda’s Tenacity Helps to Get Children Off the Couch
02/07/2010
Erica Woda has willed to life the nascent program Level the Field, which brings sixth graders from a Washington Heights school into the mentorship of Columbia University athletes. (8 h ago)

• Unfamiliar Turf for Manning: A Comeback ... Unfamiliar Turf for Manning: A Comeback That Is Thwarted
02/07/2010
Super Bowl XLIV offered yet more proof that the N.F.L. has moved out of the prosaic era of signal callers and into a prized era. (8 h ago)

• The Colts Drive 96 Yards, and Most of Th... The Colts Drive 96 Yards, and Most of Those Come on the Ground
02/07/2010
The Colts’ Super Bowl record-tying touchdown drive was propelled by their rushing attack, which finished the regular season ranked last in the N.F.L. at 80.9 yards a game. (9 h ago)

• Vegas Advisors on Gambling: Who will cov... Vegas Advisors on Gambling: Who will cover?
02/08/2010
A game by game breakdown by the experts (4 h ago)

• Rosenthal: Saints win with aggressive “a... Rosenthal: Saints win with aggressive “ambush”
02/07/2010
Rosenthal: New Orleans is a city that understands what it means to live in the moment. On Sunday night, in the first Super Bowl appearance in the Saints’ 43-year history, they played in the moment. They coached in the moment. And they won it all as a result. (8 h ago)

• Celizic: ‘Magnificent’ game cements Bree... Celizic: ‘Magnificent’ game cements Brees in NFL lore
02/07/2010
Celizic: Peyton Manning’s the guy who’s seen as the prototypical quarterback and is perhaps the player every NFL general manager seeks when assembling a team. Perhaps that will start to change now that Drew Brees out-performed Manning on the NFL’s biggest stage. (10 h ago)

• Manning, Colts miss out on a Super chanc... Manning, Colts miss out on a Super chance
02/07/2010
Peyton Manning spent the whole season building toward a Super Bowl crown, a win that certainly would put him among the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. And then he threw it all away. (10 h ago)

• Who Dat? It’s the Super Bowl champ Saint... Who Dat? It’s the Super Bowl champ Saints
02/07/2010
Put away those paper bags forever: Drew Brees and the Saints are NFL champions for the first time, rallying to upset Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 Sunday night in one of pro football’s most thrilling title games. (10 h ago)

• Payton’s bold calls difference for Saint... Payton’s bold calls difference for Saints
02/07/2010
They’re not supposed to give the Super Bowl MVP award to a coach. Maybe they can make an exception this one time for Sean Payton. (11 h ago)

• Interception by Louisiana native Porter ... Interception by Louisiana native Porter seals win
02/07/2010
Louisiana native Tracy Porter played a crucial role in the New Orleans Saints’ magical run to a Super Bowl title and their victory over the Indianapolis Colts. A second-round draft pick out of Indiana, who grew up in Port Allen, across the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge, Porter watched the Saints every Sunday with his family and friends. He remembers bags on the heads of embarrassed fans during the lean years. (11 h ago)

• Danica to compete in Nationwide race Danica to compete in Nationwide race
02/07/2010
Danica Patrick will compete in Saturday's Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway, according to an ESPN report on Sunday. (11 h ago)

• Saints’ win sets off wild Bourbon Street... Saints’ win sets off wild Bourbon Street party
02/07/2010
Saints fans hugged, kissed, and spilled onto the streets Sunday as a citywide party erupted after their once woebegone NFL franchise defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl. (11 h ago)

• Shockey leaves mark on Super Bowl this t... Shockey leaves mark on Super Bowl this time
02/07/2010
Jeremy Shockey wasn’t in a suite for this Super Bowl. Instead, he was part of the New Orleans Saints’ sweetest victory. Shockey hauled in a touchdown catch for the go-ahead score Sunday night, helping the Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 for their first Super Bowl championship. (12 h ago)

• Tebow Super Bowl ad strikes light-hearte... Tebow Super Bowl ad strikes light-hearted tone
02/07/2010
Even the long-awaited Super Bowl ad from conservative group Focus on the Family came with a punchline Sunday night. (15 h ago)

• Turner scores 32 to power No. 13 Ohio St... Turner scores 32 to power No. 13 Ohio State
02/07/2010
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -Evan Turner matched his career high with 32 points, leading No. 13 Ohio State past Iowa 68-59 on Sunday and stretching the Buckeyes' Big Ten winning streak to seven. (16 h ago)

• Stricker adds to lead at conclusion of 3... Stricker adds to lead at conclusion of 3rd round
02/07/2010
Steve Stricker has control of the Northern Trust Open after finishing his third round Sunday morning with two more birdies for a 6-under 66 to build a six-shot lead. (16 h ago)

• Carter leads way as Magic power past Cel... Carter leads way as Magic power past Celtics
02/07/2010
Vince Carter led a 19-0 surge in the third quarter and finished with 20 points as the Orlando Magic beat Boston 96-89 on Sunday, moving ahead of the Celtics and into second place in the Eastern Conference. (17 h ago)

• Slumping UNC drops to 10th place in ACC Slumping UNC drops to 10th place in ACC
02/07/2010
Greivis Vasquez had 26 points and 11 assists, and Maryland solidified its hold on second place in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a 92-71 victory over skidding North Carolina on Sunday. (18 h ago)

• Ovechkin’s hat trick helps keep Caps’ st... Ovechkin’s hat trick helps keep Caps’ streak alive
02/07/2010
Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick and got the assist on the winning goal in overtime Sunday, while the Capitals kept up their pursuit of NHL history with a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Washington's 14-game win streak is now the third longest ever. (19 h ago)

• Florida State vacates 12 wins in scandal Florida State vacates 12 wins in scandal
02/07/2010
Florida State University says it will vacate a 2007 bowl victory and 11 regular season football wins, along with dozens more across 10 men's and women's sports, because of NCAA sanctions. (19 h ago)

• Could labor issues overshadow NBA All-St... Could labor issues overshadow NBA All-Star week?
02/07/2010
NEW YORK (AP) -The NFL's party week was briefly interrupted by a sobering message about the league's labor situation. (20 h ago)

• What’s in immediate future for Kobe, Byn... What’s in immediate future for Kobe, Bynum?
02/06/2010
Kobe Bryant did not speak to reporters after the Lakers’ victory over Portland, but coach Phil Jackson said it would be up to Bryant if he wanted to skip the Lakers’ final two games before the All-Star break to rest his sprained left ankle. (1 d ago)

• Soucek considering Formula 1 options Soucek considering Formula 1 options
02/08/2010
With 24 of the 26 seats now filled ahead of the upcoming season, only the new Campos and US F1 teams are left to complete their driver line-ups as Formula 2 Champion Andy Soucek contemplates being the fourth Spanish driver on the grid. (4 h ago)

• Klien not giving up on F1 return Klien not giving up on F1 return
02/08/2010
Although his chances may be slimmer each time another driver is confirmed at a Formula 1 team for the 2010 season, Christian Klien continues to push for a full-time return to the sport he last competed in at the end of the 2006 season. (6 h ago)

• Lotus to run car on Tuesday Lotus to run car on Tuesday
02/07/2010
The first Lotus Formula 1 car for sixteen years will be running on-track this Tuesday as the 1Malaysia outfit makes its debut in the sport with the legendary name tag. The Cosworth-powered contender was started up for the first time on Saturday, much to the delight of the Hingham-based team. (12 h ago)

• Dramatic stock car debut for Piquet Dramatic stock car debut for Piquet
02/07/2010
Nelson Piquet Jr. has finished in 27th place on his stock car racing debut. The former Renault driver set off from seventh in the Daytona round of the ARCA Re/Max series but became involved in several incidents as the race progressed, including one with fellow rookie and IndyCar pilot Danica Patrick. (18 h ago)

• Campos: We are working very hard Campos: We are working very hard
02/07/2010
Adrián Campos stresses that his team is working as hard as possible as rumours continue to circulate surrounding the future of the Madrid-based squad. The outfit, which plans to make the step up to Formula 1 from GP2 for this season, is one of the sport's four new teams for 2010. (1 d ago)

• 'It feels like home!' - di Grassi drives... 'It feels like home!' - di Grassi drives Virgin car
02/06/2010
Lucas di Grassi was thrilled to have driven the brand-new Virgin Racing car on-track for the first time at Silverstone on Friday. The Brazilian debutant completed 36 laps of the Stowe circuit in front of excited team members and invited guests before the Sheffield outfit joins the second official pre-season test in Jerez next week. (2 d ago)

• Cosworth satisfied with engine reliabili... Cosworth satisfied with engine reliability
02/06/2010
The Cosworth CA2010 engine passed the first test of racking up 1,200 kilometres (745 miles) during Valencia testing this week as the Northamptonshire-based company returns to Formula 1. (2 d ago)

• Kobayashi: Teamwork vital at Sauber Kobayashi: Teamwork vital at Sauber
02/05/2010
Kamui Kobayashi is pleased with the environment at Sauber as he prepares for his first full season in Formula 1. After racing in the final two events of last year and scoring three points in Abu Dhabi, the Japanese driver drove the brand-new C29 for the first time in Valencia on Tuesday. (2 d ago)

• Ralf Schumacher in talks with Stefan GP Ralf Schumacher in talks with Stefan GP
02/05/2010
Ralf Schumacher has confirmed that he is engaged in discussions with Formula 1 hopefuls Stefan GP, the new team which still hopes for a slot on the 2010 grid. The German DTM driver, brother of the returning Michael Schumacher, left F1 following a disappointing season with Toyota in 2007. (3 d ago)

• Force India: F1 participation not in jeo... Force India: F1 participation not in jeopardy
02/05/2010
Force India team owner and Principal Vijay Mallya has stressed that the team's future in Formula 1 in not in doubt following reports on Friday that the Silverstone-based company has failed to submit accounts and may be closed by the British government as a result. (3 d ago)

• Positive first test for Bridgestone Positive first test for Bridgestone
02/05/2010
It was not only the teams who had items to test in Valencia this week, but Bridgestone was present as usual in order to analyse the performance on the narrower front tyres for the 2010 season, which are two centimetres thinner to those of last year. (3 d ago)

• British government requesting Force Indi... British government requesting Force India accounts
02/05/2010
Companies House, the Registrar of Companies run by the United Kingdom's government, has requested that the Force India team submits its 2008 accounts within the next three months or face a closure, according to The Telegraph on Friday. (3 d ago)

• Brawn in favour of new points system Brawn in favour of new points system
02/05/2010
Ross Brawn believes that the new points system for this year will help to spice up the on-track action and generally improve the Formula 1 show. With the top ten drivers now scoring, a gap of seven points between first and second positions is in place to encourage closer fights for the lead. (3 d ago)

• Jordan tips Hamilton for title Jordan tips Hamilton for title
02/05/2010
Eddie Jordan believes that Lewis Hamilton is firm favourite for the Drivers' title this season as the McLaren driver attempts to clinch back the crown his won in 2008. Jordan also believes that the upcoming campaign could be one of difficulties for reigning title holder Jenson Button, new team-mate to Hamilton. (3 d ago)

• Glock debuts Virgin car at Silverstone Glock debuts Virgin car at Silverstone
02/05/2010
Timo Glock was the driver behind the wheel as Virgin Racing's first ever Formula 1 car made its on-track debut at Silverstone on Thursday. As part of a 2-day shakedown run, the German piloted the Cosworth-powered VR-01 in front of a highly excited team and invited guests. (3 d ago)

• Lakers' Jackson: Banged-up Kobe 'day to ... Lakers' Jackson: Banged-up Kobe 'day to day'
02/07/2010
Kobe Bryant could miss his second straight game as the Lakers face the Spurs on Monday night at Staples Center. (11 h ago)

• Magic put away Celtics with third-quarte... Magic put away Celtics with third-quarter surge
02/07/2010
Vince Carter led a 19-0 surge in the third quarter and finished with 20 points as the Magic beat Boston 96-89 on Sunday. (14 h ago)

• Bosh's 36 points, 11 boards lift Raps pa... Bosh's 36 points, 11 boards lift Raps past Kings
02/07/2010
Chris Bosh had 36 points and 11 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 22 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Kings 115-104 on Sunday afternoon, extending Sacramento's losing streak to six games. (18 h ago)

• Snowstorm forces Atlanta Hawks-Washingto... Snowstorm forces Atlanta Hawks-Washington Wizards postponement
02/07/2010
The game between the Hawks and Wizards has been postponed because of the blizzard that battered the Mid-Atlantic region. (18 h ago)

• Stephon Marbury cites growing of brand f... Stephon Marbury cites growing of brand for China move
02/07/2010
Stephon Marbury has returned to basketball -- this time, playing in a parched, polluted city in China after making himself unwelcome in the NBA. (18 h ago)

• FBI investigated letters sent to former ... FBI investigated letters sent to former Detroit Pistons coach Chuck Daly
02/07/2010
The FBI investigated a series of threatening letters sent to Detroit Pistons coach Chuck Daly at the height of his team's success during the 1989-90 "Bad Boys" championship era, newly released government records show. (18 h ago)

• NBA union VP and Orlando Magic center Ad... NBA union VP and Orlando Magic center Adonal Foyle calls owners' CBA offer 'ludicrous'
02/07/2010
In the strongest comments yet by a players' union official since NBA owners made a new collective bargaining proposal, first vice president Adonal Foyle of the Magic said the offer put forth last week by commissioner David Stern's office was "ludicrous." (19 h ago)

• Report: Del Harris left New Jersey Nets ... Report: Del Harris left New Jersey Nets after Rod Thorn's brush-off
02/07/2010
Del Harris' resignation as an assistant coach for the New Jersey Nets last week came two days after Nets president Rod Thorn sent word Harris would not be the team's next head coach, according to a report in The (Newark) Star-Ledger. (21 h ago)

• Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas suspended for... Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas suspended for conduct detrimental to the team
02/06/2010
Tyrus Thomas was suspended for "conduct detrimental to the team." (1 d ago)

• Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy... Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy to sit out until after the All-Star Game
02/06/2010
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss the next three games and the All-Star Game with a right hamstring injury. (1 d ago)

• Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut leav... Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut leaves game because of migraine
02/06/2010
Andrew Bogut left Milwaukee's game against the Knicks in the first quarter Friday night because of a migraine and the Bucks said he would not return. (1 d ago)

• New York Knicks without guard Larry Hugh... New York Knicks without guard Larry Hughes against the Cleveland Cavaliers
02/06/2010
New York Knicks guard Larry Hughes missed Saturday night's game against Cleveland because of a sprained left big toe. (1 d ago)

• David Stern awaits attendance mark for A... David Stern awaits attendance mark for All-Star Game
02/06/2010
David Stern wants to set the basketball record for attendance, even if it won't be a record for the new Cowboys Stadium. (2 d ago)

• Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki keeps hi... Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki keeps himself from start against Minnesota after shootaround tardiness
02/05/2010
Late arrival to shootaround costs Mavs' Nowitzki start against T-Wolves. (2 d ago)

• Paul Pierce, Chauncey Billups highlight ... Paul Pierce, Chauncey Billups highlight Three-Point Shootout competitors
02/05/2010
All-Stars Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics and Chauncey Billups of the Denver Nuggets headline the field for the NBA Three-Point Shootout. (2 d ago)

• Saints pick off Manning, Colts to win Su... Saints pick off Manning, Colts to win Super Bowl
02/08/2010
The New Orleans Saints stymied Peyton Manning, then intercepted him to seal the Super Bowl, rallying to beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 Sunday night. (3 h ago)

• Tim Tebow's Super Bowl ad hits light-hea... Tim Tebow's Super Bowl ad hits light-hearted note
02/07/2010
Even the long-awaited Super Bowl ad from conservative group Focus on the Family came with a punchline Sunday night. (12 h ago)

• Miami Dolphins' Tony McDaniel out of jai... Miami Dolphins' Tony McDaniel out of jail following arrest
02/07/2010
Officials say Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Tony McDaniel is out of jail after being arrested and accused of domestic violence. (15 h ago)

• Kansas City Chiefs' Brian Waters receive... Kansas City Chiefs' Brian Waters receives Man of the Year award
02/07/2010
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell revealed Sunday that Brian Waters of the Kansas City Chiefs was this season's winner of the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. (16 h ago)

• President Barack Obama thinks Indianapol... President Barack Obama thinks Indianapolis Colts will win, but feels for New Orleans Saints
02/07/2010
President Barack Obama says the Indianapolis Colts "have to be favored" in the Super Bowl, even though he has a "soft spot" for the New Orleans Saints. (17 h ago)

• New Orleans Saints face offseason glut o... New Orleans Saints face offseason glut of expiring contracts
02/07/2010
While the players of the New Orleans Saints pushed them into the Super Bowl, it's the team's front office personnel who face a tall order after Sunday's game. (21 h ago)

• Sources: Rey Maualuga of Cincinnati Beng... Sources: Rey Maualuga of Cincinnati Bengals will enter rehab
02/07/2010
Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga will check into the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif., later this month for at least 30 days, according to multiple NFL sources. (21 h ago)

• Commissioner Roger Goodell says NFL need... Commissioner Roger Goodell says NFL needs more investment revenue
02/07/2010
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell predicts players' salaries will still grow under a new labor agreement, even if their share of revenue is reduced as owners have proposed. (21 h ago)

• Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen says he ... Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen says he wants receiver Brandon Marshall back for 2010 season
02/07/2010
Broncos owner Pat Bowlen and receiver Brandon Marshall fell onto the same page last week, both saying they'd like the two-time Pro Bowler to return next season. (21 h ago)

• Warren Sapp released on bond following d... Warren Sapp released on bond following domestic battery arrest
02/07/2010
Former NFL star Warren Sapp has been released from jail on $1,500 bond, a day after being arrested in Miami Beach on charges he choked a woman in his hotel room. (22 h ago)

• Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice highlight 7-man... Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice highlight 7-man Pro Football Hall of Fame class
02/06/2010
Emmitt Smith and Jerry Rice were shoo-ins Saturday for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, leading a seven-man class that includes Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, John Randle, Floyd Little and Dick LeBeau. (1 d ago)

• Michael Irvin works ceremonies, deflects... Michael Irvin works ceremonies, deflects attention to Hall inductees
02/06/2010
Michael Irvin works ceremonies, deflects attention to Hall inductees. (1 d ago)

• Tony Dungy: Michael Vick spoke of redemp... Tony Dungy: Michael Vick spoke of redemption while imprisoned
02/06/2010
When Tony Dungy visited Michael Vick in prison last year, Dungy says Vick talked about reconnecting with his kids. They met up again Saturday at the Bart Starr Award breakfast as part of Super Bowl week. (1 d ago)

• New Orleans Saints expect cornerback Ran... New Orleans Saints expect cornerback Randall Gay to play Sunday
02/06/2010
Saints coach Sean Payton says he expects cornerback Randall Gay to be ready when New Orleans meets the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl on Sunday. (1 d ago)

• Super Bowl forecasts call for dry, cool ... Super Bowl forecasts call for dry, cool weather
02/06/2010
Indications are that the Super Bowl XLIV will be dry, and played in cool air by South Florida standards. (1 d ago)

• San Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Nicla... San Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Niclas Wallin from Carolina Hurricanes
02/07/2010
The Sharks acquired Niclas Wallin from the Hurricanes on Sunday. (14 h ago)

• Bruins end 10-game skid with shutout of ... Bruins end 10-game skid with shutout of Habs
02/07/2010
Tuukka Rask made 36 saves for his third shutout, Marco Sturm scored twice and the Bruins ended a 10-game losing streak with a 3-0 win. (15 h ago)

• Injury forces Boston Bruins' David Krejc... Injury forces Boston Bruins' David Krejci to leave game
02/07/2010
Bruins center David Krejci missed all but three shifts of Sunday's win at Montreal with an undisclosed injury. (15 h ago)

• Ovechkin's hat trick extends Capitals wi... Ovechkin's hat trick extends Capitals win streak
02/07/2010
Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick and got the assist on the winning goal in overtime Sunday as the Capitals kept up their pursuit of NHL history with a 5-4 win over the Penguins. (16 h ago)

• Boston Bruins' Johnny Boychuk suffers br... Boston Bruins' Johnny Boychuk suffers broken orbital bone, will be out 7-10 days
02/07/2010
Bruins D Johnny Boychuk out 7-10 days with broken orbital bone (18 h ago)

• Anaheim Ducks clear way for Vesa Toskala... Anaheim Ducks clear way for Vesa Toskala by reassigning Justin Pogge
02/06/2010
The Ducks have reassigned goalie Justin Pogge to their minor league affiliate in San Antonio, clearing the way for new goalie Vesa Toskala. (1 d ago)

• Toronto Maple Leafs players mourn loss o... Toronto Maple Leafs players mourn loss of Brian Burke's son, Brendan Burke
02/06/2010
A moment of silence will be held for Brendan Burke, the son of Toronto general manager Brian Burke who died in car accident, before the Maple Leafs play Ottawa on Saturday night. (1 d ago)

• Detroit Red Wings trade Ville Leino, mak... Detroit Red Wings trade Ville Leino, make cap space for Johan Franzen's return
02/06/2010
The Detroit Red Wings traded Ville Leino to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday in exchange for defenseman Ole-Kristian Tollefsen and a fifth-round pick in the 2011 Entry Draft. (1 d ago)

• Carolina Hurricanes G Cam Ward sidelined... Carolina Hurricanes G Cam Ward sidelined with upper-body injury
02/05/2010
Carolina goalie Cam Ward missed the Hurricanes' game Friday night against Buffalo after being sent home for treatment on an upper-body injury. (2 d ago)

• Minnesota Wild's Josh Harding to miss ne... Minnesota Wild's Josh Harding to miss next game with hip injury
02/05/2010
Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding will miss the team's next game because of his hip injury. (2 d ago)

• Nashville Predators sign right winger Jo... Nashville Predators sign right winger Jordin Tootoo to two-year, $2.5 million extension
02/05/2010
Right winger Jordin Tootoo has signed a two-year, $2.5 million extension with the Predators. (2 d ago)

• Tampa Bay Lightning sold to hedge fund m... Tampa Bay Lightning sold to hedge fund manager Jeff Vinik
02/05/2010
An agreement has been reached to sell the Tampa Bay Lightning to Boston hedge fund manager Jeff Vinik, the NHL club announced Friday. (2 d ago)

• Hicks Sports Group examing options of ne... Hicks Sports Group examing options of new investors or selling majority stake in Dallas Stars
02/05/2010
HSG examing "securing new investors or selling a majority stake" in the Stars. (2 d ago)

• Dominican Republic captures Caribbean Se... Dominican Republic captures Caribbean Series
02/07/2010
Los Leones del Escogido from the Dominican Republic have won the Caribbean Series, beating Venezuela's Leones del Caracas 7-4 Sunday night in the final game of the six-day series. (11 h ago)

• Los Angeles Dodgers give Brian Giles min... Los Angeles Dodgers give Brian Giles minor-league deal, spring training invitation
02/07/2010
The Dodgers have signed Brian Giles to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training, the team said. (17 h ago)

• Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famers Cal Rip... Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr., Brooks Robinson say Miguel tejada can make switch to third base
02/07/2010
Two of the Orioles' greatest third basemen are confident Miguel Tejada can replicate their success in switching from another infield position to the hot corner. (1 d ago)

• Erik Bedard, Seattle Mariners agree to 1... Erik Bedard, Seattle Mariners agree to 1-year deal with option
02/06/2010
Free-agent left-hander Erik Bedard is coming back to the Seattle Mariners. General manager Jack Zduriencik announced Saturday morning the team and the oft-injured 30-year-old agreed to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2011. (1 d ago)

• Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum ready for ar... Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum ready for arbitration hearing
02/05/2010
Tim Lincecum is prepared to hear some harsh criticism in an arbitration hearing with the San Francisco Giants -- perhaps even delving into his offseason pot bust. (2 d ago)

• Sources: Washington Nationals, second ba... Sources: Washington Nationals, second baseman Adam Kennedy agree to 1-year, $1.25 million deal
02/05/2010
Adam Kennedy has agreed to a one-year deal with the Nationals worth $1.25 million plus a $2 million option for 2011, sources said. (2 d ago)

• Toronto Blue Jays sign closer Kevin Greg... Toronto Blue Jays sign closer Kevin Gregg to $2.75M contract
02/05/2010
The Blue Jays signed closer Kevin Gregg to a $2.75 million, one-year contract on Friday that includes a $4.5 million option for next season or a two-year option of $8.75 million for 2011 and 2012. (2 d ago)

• Rockies finalize $1.3 million deal for M... Rockies finalize $1.3 million deal for Melvin Mora
02/05/2010
The Colorado Rockies have finalized a $1.3 million, one-year contract with 38-year-old infielder Melvin Mora, who spent the last 10 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. (2 d ago)

• Ball from 500th homer of New York Yankee... Ball from 500th homer of New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez sells for $103,579
02/05/2010
The ball Alex Rodriguez hit for his 500th home run has sold at auction for $103,579. (2 d ago)

• San Diego Padres to add catcher Yorvit T... San Diego Padres to add catcher Yorvit Torrealba with 1-year contract
02/05/2010
Yorvit Torrealba has agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million deal with the San Diego Padres. (2 d ago)

• Detroit Tigers, Justin Verlander finaliz... Detroit Tigers, Justin Verlander finalize five-year, $80 million contract
02/05/2010
Justin Verlander and the Tigers finalized an $80 million, five-year contract, a deal that avoids a salary arbitration heading. (2 d ago)

• The Los Angeles Angels' Mike Scioscia is... The Los Angeles Angels' Mike Scioscia is the best manager in the game
02/05/2010
Nobody in the game today manages a team better than Mike Scioscia (2 d ago)

• Verplank, Na play themselves into Match ... Verplank, Na play themselves into Match Play
02/07/2010
Ross McGowan of England might get the final spot in the 64-man Match Play Championship, but only if Tiger Woods doesn't return from his indefinite break. (14 h ago)

• Video: Video: Northern Trust was all abo... Video: Video: Northern Trust was all about Steve
02/07/2010
Dan Hicks and Johnny Miller talk about Steve Stricker's impressive performance in Los Angeles. (NBC Sports) (16 h ago)

• Stricker holds off Donald to win Norther... Stricker holds off Donald to win Northern Trust
02/07/2010
After nearly blowing 6-shot lead, new world No. 2 shoots 70 to prevail by 2 strokes and pass $25 million in career earnings. Phil Mickelson, trying to become the first player to win three straight years at Riviera, finished 14 shots behind. (16 h ago)

• Jimenez beats Westwood in playoff in Dub... Jimenez beats Westwood in playoff in Dubai
02/07/2010
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -Miguel Angel Jimenez defeated Lee Westwood on the third hole of a sudden death playoff Sunday to win the Dubai Desert Classic. (1 d ago)

• Herman wins Moonah Classic Herman wins Moonah Classic
02/06/2010
Jim Herman won the Moonah Classic for his first Nationwide Tour title, birdieing the first hole of a playoff with fellow American Chris Kirk. (1 d ago)

• Video: Video: Miller says Tiger ‘damaged... Video: Video: Miller says Tiger ‘damaged the game of golf’
02/06/2010
Johnny Miller says that Tiger Woods has damaged the game of golf, and he'll need to work hard to regain respect that he's lost. (NBC Sports) (1 d ago)

• Newest rumor: Woods will not enter Match... Newest rumor: Woods will not enter Match Play
02/05/2010
According to a report at FOXNews.com, Tiger Woods is not expected to compete in the WGC-Match Play on Feb. 17-21. (2 d ago)

• Tour Club looks to attract businesses to... Tour Club looks to attract businesses to pro golf
02/05/2010
The PGA Tour thinks the time is right for corporations to get back to business - and it sees the Tour Club as a new way for CEOs to partner with professional golf. (2 d ago)

• Tiger needs to fix image with crafted co... Tiger needs to fix image with crafted comeback
02/05/2010
While speculation escalates over when Tiger Woods will return from exile to competition, the execution of his comeback is attracting widespread comment from communication experts and his fellow players. (2 d ago)

• Special feature: Timeline of Tiger’s sex... Special feature: Timeline of Tiger’s sex scandal
02/05/2010
Timeline: A tabloid report, followed by an early morning car crash at Tiger Woods' Florida mansion, sets off a dark chapter in the pro golfer's life. (2 d ago)

• Kings leave an impression on D... Kings leave an impression on Ducks
02/08/2010
Ducks were victim No. 8 in Kings' current nine-game winning streak, and Anaheim Coach Randy Carlyle and his players see good reasons for their Southland rivals' success. The Kings' record nine-game winning streak is hardly news to the Ducks -- after all, they were victim No. 8. (8 h ago)

• Some icebreakers at the Olympi... Some icebreakers at the Olympics
02/08/2010
Here are 10 stories to watch during the Winter Games in Vancouver No gold on the home turf (8 h ago)

• Dodgers sign outfielder Brian ... Dodgers sign outfielder Brian Giles to minor league contract
02/08/2010
The 39-year-old career .291 hitter did not play after going on the disabled list June 19 last season with a bruised right knee. Veteran outfielder Brian Giles has signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (8 h ago)

• Jerry West appreciates golfers... Jerry West appreciates golfers' talent, fans
02/08/2010
The basketball legend, who is in his first year as executive director of the Northern Trust Open, says he couldn't imagine playing or watching golf in the heavy daylong rain experienced Friday. In his first year as executive director of the Northern Trust Open, Jerry West said he had a new appreciation for both the talent of golfers and the perseverance of golf fans. (8 h ago)

• Jerry Crowe: For one group of ... Jerry Crowe: For one group of fans, USC-UCLA is a religious experience
02/08/2010
A long-ago prank at St. John's Seminary in Camarillo led to a long-term commitment to the Bruins-Trojans basketball showdown. Loosely tied to a rivalry that often splits loyalties in the Southland, it is a decades-old tradition celebrating fraternity, faith, sports and a shared experience. (8 h ago)

• Bill Dwyre: Steve Stricker and... Bill Dwyre: Steve Stricker and Riviera, fitting to a tee
02/08/2010
The 42-year-old's performance was so warm and fuzzy that it was greatly valuable to officials at Riviera Country Club, who want to bring the U.S. Open back to the legendary course. Steve Stricker gave us more great golf and more humble pie Sunday, when he won the Northern Trust Open at Riviera. (8 h ago)

• Tracy Porter carries it home f... Tracy Porter carries it home for a long-suffering city
02/08/2010
The native Louisianan clinches the Super Bowl for the New Orleans Saints by intercepting a Peyton Manning pass and returning it 74 yards for a touchdown. 'Words can't describe it,' he says. The native Louisianan clinches the Super Bowl for the New Orleans Saints by intercepting a Peyton Manning pass and returning it 74 yards for a touchdown. 'Words can't describe it,' he says. (8 h ago)

• Lakers' day off is particularl... Lakers' day off is particularly well-timed for Kobe, Bynum
02/08/2010
Coach Phil Jackson cancels practice a day after Saturday's big win in Portland, giving his All-Star guard and starting center a chance to rest injuries before Monday's game against San Antonio. Coach Phil Jackson cancels practice a day after Saturday's big win in Portland, giving his All-Star guard and starting center a chance to rest injuries before Monday's game against San Antonio. (8 h ago)

• Steve Stricker hangs on to win... Steve Stricker hangs on to win at Riviera
02/08/2010
He shoots a one-under-par 70 in the final round for a 16-under 268 total to earn the Northern Trust Open title and move up to the No. 2 ranking. Steve Stricker is a man without a major golf championship. He is nearly 43 years old but without a defining professional moment, yet when Stricker won the Northern Trust Open on Sunday afternoon at Riviera Country Club, he was exhausted, teary-eyed and officially the second-best golfer in the world. (8 h ago)

• Saints, and their city, believ... Saints, and their city, believe in miracles
02/08/2010
New Orleans' storybook 31-17 Super Bowl XLIV triumph over Indianapolis ends four-plus decades of franchise futility and elevates a hard-pressed but hardy city 4 1/2 years after Katrina. New Orleans' storybook 31-17 Super Bowl XLIV triumph over Indianapolis ends four-plus decades of franchise futility and elevates a hard-pressed but hardy city 4 1/2 years after Katrina. (8 h ago)

• Sharks acquire Wallin from Hurricanes Sharks acquire Wallin from Hurricanes
02/07/2010
The San Jose Sharks bolstered their defense by acquiring Niclas Wallin in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. (14 h ago)

• Bruins blank Canadiens to end 10-game sk... Bruins blank Canadiens to end 10-game skid
02/07/2010
Boston wins 3-0, barely avoids longest losing streak in franchise history. (16 h ago)

• Video: Video: Highlights of Caps' win ov... Video: Video: Highlights of Caps' win over Pens
02/07/2010
Check out highlights form the Capitals 5-4 OT victory over the Penguins. (NBC Sports) (17 h ago)

• Video: Video: Breakdown of Kovalchuk dea... Video: Video: Breakdown of Kovalchuk deal
02/07/2010
Pierre McGuire and Mike Milbury talk about Atlanta trading Ilya Kovalchuk to New Jersey. (NBC Sports) (18 h ago)

• Video: Video: McGuire, Milbury preview t... Video: Video: McGuire, Milbury preview the Olympics
02/07/2010
Mike Milbury and Pierre McGuire break down the best hockey rivalry in Canada vs. Russia and then look at reigning gold medal champions Sweden as well as Team USA. (NBC Sports) (19 h ago)

• Storm forces Pens to take long way to Ca... Storm forces Pens to take long way to Caps game
02/07/2010
The nationally televised Super Bowl Sunday showdown between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals went ahead as scheduled despite 2 feet of snow that paralyzed the nation’s capital and had the visitors scrambling to find a way into town. (19 h ago)

• Kings can make it 10 straight by beating... Kings can make it 10 straight by beating Ducks
02/07/2010
The hockey landscape is changing in southern California, a fact made especially evident by the Los Angeles Kings building the longest winning streak in franchise history. (21 h ago)

• Video: Video: Sid-Alex among greatest ri... Video: Video: Sid-Alex among greatest rivalries ever
02/07/2010
Pierre McGuire and Mike Milbury analyze the greatest individual rivalries in NHL history, including Sidney Crosby vs. Alexander Ovechkin. (NBC Sports) (21 h ago)

• di Montezemolo: Ferrari has 'lots of pro... di Montezemolo: Ferrari has 'lots of problems to resolve'
02/08/2010
Ferrari might have been comfortably quickest at Valencia, but the Scuderia's President Luca di Montezemolo has urged caution, revealing that the team still has 'lots of problems to resolve'. (4 h ago)

• BBC confirms F1 2010 commentary line-up BBC confirms F1 2010 commentary line-up
02/08/2010
The BBC has confirmed an unchanged commentary line-up for 2010, meaning Martin Brundle, David Coulthard and Jake Humphrey remain - as do Jonathan Legard and Eddie Jordan... (5 h ago)

• Campos admits today could be D-Day Campos admits today could be D-Day
02/08/2010
Adrian Campos insists all is being done to ensure his troubled, eponymously-named Campos Meta 1 outfit makes the grid in F1 2010 - despite some of the 'stupid' rumours swirling around. (6 h ago)

• Mercedes: We are a little bit off the pa... Mercedes: We are a little bit off the pace
02/05/2010
Ross Brawn says the handling and balance of the new Mercedes GP W01 is not 'quite right'. (2 d ago)

• Valles to join US F1? Valles to join US F1?
02/05/2010
American F1 2010 newcomer USF1 to pair José María López with Adrian Valles, according to the latest gossip. (2 d ago)

• Virgin completes first laps at Silversto... Virgin completes first laps at Silverstone
02/05/2010
Timo Glock kicks off Virgin Racing's shakedown with the VR-01. (3 d ago)

• Ferrari: We still have lots to do for F1... Ferrari: We still have lots to do for F1 2010
02/05/2010
Ferrari boss Stenfano Domenicali remains cautious despite the Scuderia's strong form in testing this week ahead of F1 2010. (3 d ago)

• Alonso: Special to make my debut in red Alonso: Special to make my debut in red
02/05/2010
Two-time World champion Fernando Alonso bullish following his first run in Ferrari's F1 2010 car, the F10. (3 d ago)

• 5 Things to Watch 5 Things to Watch
02/07/2010
Beyond the Arc: Rivalry week kicks off with a couple of must-see games in Villanova vs. West Virginia and Kansas at Texas. (15 h ago)

• Turner scores 32 to power No. 13 Ohio St... Turner scores 32 to power No. 13 Ohio State
02/07/2010
Evan Turner matched his career high with 32 points, leading No. 13 Ohio State past Iowa 68-59 on Sunday and stretching the Buckeyes' Big Ten winning streak to seven. (16 h ago)

• No. 3 Syracuse wins 10th straight No. 3 Syracuse wins 10th straight
02/07/2010
CINCINNATI (AP) -Kris Joseph hit a pair of 3s that sparked Syracuse's decisive second-half run Sunday, and the Orange kept the best start in school history going with a 71-54 victory over Cincinnati, their 10th in a row. (18 h ago)

• Vols' Williams reinstated to team Vols' Williams reinstated to team
02/06/2010
Tennessee junior center Brian Williams has been reinstated to the Volunteers after he was suspended for a Jan. 1 arrest. (1 d ago)

• Isiah won't say if he talked with Clippe... Isiah won't say if he talked with Clippers
02/06/2010
Isiah Thomas says he is “completely focused” on his current job at Florida International and would not reveal Saturday if he had any talks about becoming coach and president of the of the Los Angeles Clippers. (1 d ago)

• Opinion: Give it time, cream will rise t... Opinion: Give it time, cream will rise to the top
02/05/2010
Sporting News: There’s plenty of greatness in college basketball. The problem is, we just want it now. (2 d ago)

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• Rosenthal: Manning makes Colts team to b... Rosenthal: Manning makes Colts team to beat in 2011
02/07/2010
Rosenthal: The NFL has also taught us that the league is always going to unpredictable and teams don’t usually progress in a linear fashion. Despite all that, we’ll still try to predict who will be the teams to beat in 2010. (13 h ago)

• Goodell: NFL would consider ban on 3-poi... Goodell: NFL would consider ban on 3-point stance
02/07/2010
A ban on the three-point stance? NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says it's possible. (18 h ago)

• Sapp charged with domestic battery, pull... Sapp charged with domestic battery, pull from TV
02/07/2010
Former NFL star Warren Sapp has been charged with domestic battery in South Florida. (22 h ago)

• Grimm says Hall selection 'a great day i... Grimm says Hall selection 'a great day in my life'
02/06/2010
Grimm says Hall selection 'a great day in my life' (1 d ago)

• Rice, Smith land spots in Hall of Fame Rice, Smith land spots in Hall of Fame
02/06/2010
Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith led a class of seven into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. The NFL’s career receiving and rushing leaders were joined in the Hall by John Randle, Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Floyd Little and Dick LeBeau. (1 d ago)

• Pompei: Emmitt, Rice both great, but the... Pompei: Emmitt, Rice both great, but the greatest ?
02/06/2010
Pompei: The numbers make the argument that Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith were the greatest to play their positions ever. Rice had more receiving yards than any player in history, and Smith had more rushing yards. The numbers, however, don’t tell the whole story. (1 d ago)

• Report: Andres Galarraga will mentor Mig... Report: Andres Galarraga will mentor Miguel Cabrera
02/07/2010
Report: Andres Galarraga will mentor Miguel Cabrera (10 h ago)

• Coach says Dodgers need to keep a close ... Coach says Dodgers need to keep a close eye on Ramirez
02/07/2010
Coach says Dodgers need to keep a close eye on Ramirez 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 (10 h ago)

• Ranking MLB stadiums (that I?ve been to) Ranking MLB stadiums (that I?ve been to)
02/07/2010
Confessions of an upper deck denizen.. (10 h ago)

• Clone Wars: Clay Buchholz and Felix Hern... Clone Wars: Clay Buchholz and Felix Hernandez
02/07/2010
With a comparison like this it's no wonder the Red Sox have shied away from dealing the young pitcher.. (11 h ago)

• Dominican Republic wins Caribbean Series Dominican Republic wins Caribbean Series
02/07/2010
Dominican Republic wins Caribbean Series (14 h ago)

• Chelsea stays ahead of Man U Chelsea stays ahead of Man U
02/07/2010
Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-0 on Sunday to stay two points ahead of Manchester United in the race for the Premier League title. (21 h ago)

• Gulati re-elected USSF president Gulati re-elected USSF president
02/07/2010
Sunil Gulati has been unanimously re-elected to a second four-year term as president of the U.S. Soccer Federation. (23 h ago)

• Altidore hits 1st EPL goal as Hull upset... Altidore hits 1st EPL goal as Hull upsets Man City
02/06/2010
U.S. forward Jozy Altidore scored his first Premier League goal Saturday as relegation-threatened Hull upset big-spending Manchester City 2-1. (1 d ago)

• FIFA selects Henry hand ball referee for... FIFA selects Henry hand ball referee for World Cup
02/06/2010
ZURICH (AP) -FIFA has included Martin Hansson among 30 referees selected for the World Cup despite the Swede missing Thierry Henry's hand ball during France's decisive qualifier against Ireland in November. (1 d ago)

• Pele: Ronaldinho should be on Brazil WCu... Pele: Ronaldinho should be on Brazil WCup team
02/06/2010
Pele says he wants to see Ronaldinho on Brazil's national team when the World Cup begins in June. (1 d ago)

• Dominican Republic wins Caribbean Series Dominican Republic wins Caribbean Series
02/07/2010
Los Leones del Escogido from the Dominican Republic won the Caribbean Series, beating Venezuela's Leones del Caracas 7-4 Sunday night in the final game of the six-day series. (10 h ago)

• Report: Takahashi rejects Orioles, Mets Report: Takahashi rejects Orioles, Mets
02/07/2010
Japanese left-hander Hisanori Takahashi has reportedly rejected contract offers from the Orioles and Mets. (21 h ago)

• Lincecum ready for arbitration hearing Lincecum ready for arbitration hearing
02/05/2010
Lincecum ready for arbitration hearing (2 d ago)

• Phillips to tell his side Monday Phillips to tell his side Monday
02/05/2010
Circling the Bases: Steve Phillips, fired late last October from ESPN over an embarrassing extramarital affair with a young staffer at the network, will go public with his story for the first time Monday during a "Today" show interview with Matt Lauer. (2 d ago)

• Shootout didn't live up to expectations Shootout didn't live up to expectations
02/07/2010
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -There was a tangible sense of electricity surrounding the first event of Speedweeks, a race everyone expected to be so rough-and-tumble that NASCAR's relaxed rules toward aggressive driving would most certainly be tested. (19 h ago)

• Danica finishes sixth in stock car debut Danica finishes sixth in stock car debut
02/06/2010
Danica Patrick, racing a part-time schedule in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series this season, passed several cars in the closing laps of the ARCA season opener and got as high as fifth with three laps left. (1 d ago)

• Martin, Earnhardt Jr. up front for Dayto... Martin, Earnhardt Jr. up front for Daytona 500
02/06/2010
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -Hendrick Motorsports teammates Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. have secured the front row for next week's Daytona 500. (1 d ago)

• Sharks acquire veteran Wallin from Hurri... Sharks acquire veteran Wallin from Hurricanes
02/07/2010
The San Jose Sharks bolstered their defense by acquiring Niclas Wallin in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. (15 h ago)

• Rask, Bruins blank Canadiens to end 10-g... Rask, Bruins blank Canadiens to end 10-game skid
02/07/2010
Tuukka Rask made 36 saves for his third shutout, Marco Sturm scored twice and the Boston Bruins ended a 10-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. (16 h ago)

• Caps storm back to foil Penguins, run st... Caps storm back to foil Penguins, run streak to 14
02/07/2010
Neither snow nor ice nor a three-goal deficit could keep Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals from stunning their archrivals and winning a 14th straight game. (19 h ago)

• Ducks reassign goalie Pogge, clear way f... Ducks reassign goalie Pogge, clear way for Toskala
02/06/2010
The Anaheim Ducks have reassigned goalie Justin Pogge to their minor-league affiliate in San Antonio, clearing the way for new goalie Vesa Toskala. (1 d ago)

• John Terry Replaced by Rio Ferdinand as ... John Terry Replaced by Rio Ferdinand as England Captain
02/05/2010
Revelations over Chelsea skipper John Terry's private life led to much speculation over the past week as to what actions England manager Fabio Capello would take. The Italian disciplinarian saw fit to do what the bookies said he would, but the man has less sense than people give him credit for. At least this puts to bed the ridiculous notion that one Wayne Rooney would make him himself the least experienced team-leader on the international stage. Should a violent pit-bull with no desire to ... (2 d ago)

• Merseyside Derby Merseyside Derby
02/05/2010
The Merseyside Derby is the Premier League's early kick-off this Saturday, and Rafa Benitez has made special mention of out-of-form Captain Steven Gerrard and childhood Evertonian Jamie Carragher as the key members to make or break this season's fixture at Anfield. Both enter the game having found form for the first time in their abysmal seasons. Liverpool have ahead of them in the month of February the most crucial four weeks in their race for fourth place ahead of Man City, Spurs and Villa, ... (2 d ago)

• Gordon: I might not do every race in 201... Gordon: I might not do every race in 2010
02/05/2010
Robby Gordon won't be full-time in 2010. (2 d ago)

• Edwards draws pole for Saturday Shootout Edwards draws pole for Saturday Shootout
02/05/2010
Carl Edwards will start on pole for the Budweiser Shootout on Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway. (3 d ago)

• Oudin gives U.S. spot in Fed Cup semis Oudin gives U.S. spot in Fed Cup semis
02/07/2010
The United States secured a spot in the Fed Cup semifinals after teenager Melanie Oudin beat Julie Coin on Sunday to give the Americans a 3-0 lead over France. (1 d ago)

• Venus getting attached to football Venus getting attached to football
02/05/2010
There's nothing like part-ownership in a pro football team to get you excited about the sport. (2 d ago)

• Time to Enjoy Alaskan Wildlife Adventure Time to Enjoy Alaskan Wildlife Adventure
02/05/2010
© Susan E AdamsFor some Alaska might send shivers but most of us don't know that it can be a great outdoor holiday experience. Alaska offers a mix of beautiful scenery and rugged wilderness. If outdoor adventure is what you are seeking for then Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is your destination offering space of two million acres for you to enjoy. Until 10,000 years ago Kenai Peninsula was completely covered with ice and even today you can have a breathtaking view of Harding Ice ... (2 d ago)

• Fantasy Football: Guys to avoid this sea... Fantasy Football: Guys to avoid this season
02/05/2010
Though I don't like any player staying out of the team but still everybody can't make into the team. You may call it luck or hard work or sheer excellence but these are some of the factors which decide inclusion or exclusion of players in the team. Besides this past performance of the player, current fitness and lot other factors too tend to decide the fate of the player. This year too some will make the cut and some will have to cool their heels ... (2 d ago)

• Seen that? - Golf Lessons from a Pro Seen that? - Golf Lessons from a Pro
02/05/2010
Golf Lessons from a Pro Eagle Par Birdie Courtesy: Canadian golf academy The first thing I did when I took up golf some 26 years ago was to make a critical error in judgment. I thought I could learn the golf ... (2 d ago)

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