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• Omar can salvage offseason with series o... Omar can salvage offseason with series of moves
02/09/2010
With the Mets, it is difficult to determine whether they are trying to spin the news or are just delusional. Consider the state of the roster: For most of this offseason, they acknowledged a desire to upgrade at catcher, second base, slugging (even beyond Jason Bay) and the rotation. Now... (2 h ago)

• Whirlwind for Super Brees Whirlwind for Super Brees
02/09/2010
FORT LAUDERDALE -- Drew Brees spent Sunday night putting forth a quarterback performance for the ages and then spent the wee hours of yesterday morning celebrating. But when he finally awakened from a brief night's sleep, Brees did not have the same firm grasp of reality he had while... (2 h ago)

• Big Blue primed for big rebound Big Blue primed for big rebound
02/09/2010
MIAMI -- It is amazing how quickly we can forget teams if we want them forgotten. The Giants got themselves good and bloodied up on the last day of the regular season in Minneapolis, allowed Brett Favre and friends to right themselves, came home to stuff their belongings into plastic... (2 h ago)

• Hey, Kid, Gang Green dreams all on you Hey, Kid, Gang Green dreams all on you
02/09/2010
OK, Mark Sanchez. You were there at Sun Life Stadium Sunday night, watching as Drew Brees went mano a mano with Peyton Manning in the Super Bowl. You watched greatness at the quarterback position everywhere you turned, until the end, when Manning made the kind of mistake you made too... (2 h ago)

• Red Bulls looking to get 'creative' Red Bulls looking to get 'creative'
02/09/2010
The Red Bulls confirmed the signing of midfielder Joel Lindpere, and squashed three other transfer reports as baseless rumors. They said they'll add a creative midfielder before the season opener and a Designated Player at midseason, all the while never acknowledging the elephant in the room: Barcelona's Thierry... (2 h ago)

• Nets losses getting to Douglas-Roberts Nets losses getting to Douglas-Roberts
02/09/2010
Chris Douglas-Roberts has one word for this season with the Nets. "Hell." There is no way to argue with the man. Unless you want to say the Nets' 2009-10 folly really hasn't been that good. Douglas-Roberts wears his passion on his sleeve. He spoke his mind all season, ruffled... (2 h ago)

• Thames OKs yankee deal Thames OKs yankee deal
02/09/2010
Quantity over proven quality. Unable to agree on a deal with Johnny Damon, the Yankees officially announced the Randy Winn signing yesterday, and agreed to a minor-league contract with Marcus Thames. Added to Brett Gardner, the Yankees have three possible replacements for Damon, who is unemployed. Winn, 35, is guaranteed... (2 h ago)

• Saint Chris Super-charged by Porter pick... Saint Chris Super-charged by Porter pick-six
02/09/2010
As Tracy Porter ran back the game-clinching interception for the Saints on Sunday night, Chris Duhon started sprinting. "I ran with him," Duhon, a huge Saints fan who hails from Louisiana, recalled yesterday. "I ran all the way to my mailbox, I did his end zone dance and everything and... (2 h ago)

• Cashman: No new pacts for big three Cashman: No new pacts for big three
02/09/2010
When Brian Cashman looks at Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Joe Girardi, the Yankees’ GM paints his shortstop, closer and manager with the same brush. And with spring training opening next week in Tampa, Cashman has no plans to stray from his plan of not negotiating with them. All three... (2 h ago)

• Rangers try not to hit 'break' too soon Rangers try not to hit 'break' too soon
02/09/2010
As the Rangers are among seven teams fighting for the final three playoff spots in the Eastern Conference, they cannot afford to give away any games. But with three games still to play before the beginning of the Olympic Break, coach John Tortorella is hopeful the Blueshirts can stay focused... (2 h ago)

• Canada put$ its pedal to the medal(s) Canada put$ its pedal to the medal(s)
02/09/2010
Canada's record spending to end a gold-medal shutout at home and top the medal standings at the Vancouver Winter Olympics will pay off, according to an economist who has forecast winners at the games with a 94 percent accuracy rate. "The numbers say it will be Canada's year... (2 h ago)

• Lindsey ready to rock slopes at Games Lindsey ready to rock slopes at Games
02/09/2010
Turn on NBC these days and, chances are, you'll see Lindsey Vonn if you watch for a few minutes. Walk past a newsstand and there she is smiling at you from the cover of Sports Illustrated. Vonn, 25, is the face of the Vancouver Olympics. The alpine skier has... (2 h ago)

• Pelfrey drops weight, not expectations Pelfrey drops weight, not expectations
02/09/2010
One week until Fat Tuesday, but Mike Pelfrey won’t be participating. The Mets pitcher is prepared to arrive in camp next week some 25 pounds lighter than last season and believes that will propel him to new heights after a disappointing 2009. “I was pretty upset with not only... (2 h ago)

• lslanders vet hopes for turnaround lslanders vet hopes for turnaround
02/09/2010
The Islanders once promising season is on the verge of looking a lot like last year's debacle and the fact that the team's captain is hobbled doesn't help. "We need a spark from within," Doug Weight said yesterday at the Coliseum as the Islanders prepared to host... (2 h ago)

• Reynolds, 'Nova top WVU Reynolds, 'Nova top WVU
02/09/2010
Scottie Reynolds scored 19 of his 21 points in the final 13 minutes and No. 4 Villanova held off No. 5 West Virginia 82-75 last night in Morgantown, W. Va. Villanova (21-2, 10-1) rebounded from a blowout loss at No. 7 Georgetown on Saturday to pull into a first-place tie... (2 h ago)

• Have no Del-usions Have no Del-usions
02/09/2010
The second easiest column to write is about people I loathe . . . or, at least those who try to pull loathsome stunts on someone who deserves far better. Have you read the preposterous things being said about Del Harris since he decided to stop assisting Kiki Vandeweghe on the Nets bench... (2 h ago)

• Duhon back as Knicks' starting point Duhon back as Knicks' starting point
02/09/2010
Chris Duhon admits his eyes might have been opened when Mike D'Antoni demoted him to the bench two games ago. Tonight, Duhon will be back in the starting lineup, and he's prepared to return with one thing above all else -- energy. As the Post's Marc Berman... (6 h ago)

• Sports shorts Sports shorts
02/08/2010
NFL: Giants add offensive lineman The Giants yesterday added an offensive lineman when they were awarded tackle Herb Taylor off waivers from the Broncos. Taylor, originally a 2007 sixth-round draft pick of the Chiefs out of Texas Christian, played in 18 games for the Chiefs with one start, used primarily... (7 h ago)

• Philadelphia Park Analysis Philadelphia Park Analysis
02/08/2010
Today's analysis.1. 1m; $20,000; mdn cl($12,500); 4up; (f&m)AINTNOOILPAINTIN drops in class for return to route after running evenly when adding blinkers. YOU FIRST has been a beaten favorite at this level in her last three starts. MISS DADDY MATT finished fourth this level... (7 h ago)

• Vegas: Colts in line for 2011 Pey-day Vegas: Colts in line for 2011 Pey-day
02/08/2010
One bad pass by Peyton Manning hasn't cost the Colts any cachet. Manning and the Colts are favored to win Super Bowl XLV, according to odds released yesterday by Glantz-Culver. Indianapolis is a 7-1 favorite to take home the NFL championship, followed by the Chargers (8-1), and the Patriots... (8 h ago)

• Red Bulls search for last minute additio... Red Bulls search for last minute additions to roster before season opener
02/09/2010
The Red Bulls have set their priorities to revamp their roster after last season's 5-19-6 disaster. The feel they need a creative midfielder and a forward. (6 h ago)

• Brooklyn Decker, Andy Roddick's wife, un... Brooklyn Decker, Andy Roddick's wife, unveiled as 2010 Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover girl
02/09/2010
Her husband, tennis star Andy Roddick, usually steals the spotlight but Monday night all eyes were on Brooklyn Decker. (6 h ago)

• New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Bree... New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees says Super Bowl win was a 'responsibility' to fans
02/09/2010
When Drew Brees woke up a Super Bowl champion, he turned to his wife and asked, "Did yesterday really happen?" The Super Bowl XLIV MVP probably is going to have a lot more of those mornings as he and the Saints celebrate their first championship in the franchise's 43-year history. (6 h ago)

• Former Spellman football star Dwayne Jul... Former Spellman football star Dwayne July wins his debut in Golden Gloves novice division
02/09/2010
Making his debut in the Daily News Golden Gloves, the 25-year-old Dwayne July gave up several inches and 76 pounds to his opponent in the super heavyweight novice division. But he proved to be the superhero on the scorecard, earning the decision over Ralph Horton. (6 h ago)

• No. 1 Kansas runs all over Longhorns; Ja... No. 1 Kansas runs all over Longhorns; Jayhawks strive to get even better
02/08/2010
Top-ranked Kansas left little question who is the best team in the Big 12 Monday night, cruising to an 80-68 victory over 14th-ranked Texas at the sold-out Frank Erwin Center. (7 h ago)

• Quarterback duel between Saints' Drew Br... Quarterback duel between Saints' Drew Brees, Colts' Peyton Manning among Super Bowl's best ever
02/08/2010
The QB duel between Drew Brees and Peyton Manning ranked among the best ever, with the two combining for a Super Bowl-record 63 completions, 621 yards and three touchdowns. Between them, they made but one mistake. (7 h ago)

• Cherished trophy reunited with Lombardi ... Cherished trophy reunited with Lombardi family after New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl upset over Colts
02/08/2010
During the Saints' victory party, back at their hotel about two hours after Super Bowl XLIV, quarterbacks coach Joe Lombardi cradled the Vince Lombardi Trophy - named after his late grandfather - and posed for pictures. (7 h ago)

• Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers stave off lure... Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers stave off lure of Winter Olympics with three games left
02/08/2010
The Rangers have three games left - beginning Tuesday at the Garden against Nashville - before breaking up for two weeks, and for the five Blueshirts who will head to Vancouver following Sunday's home game against Tampa Bay, it will be impossible to put the Olympics out of mind. (7 h ago)

• New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl victory a... New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl victory a humbling experience for once-wild Jeremy Shockey
02/08/2010
There was something unfamiliar about Jeremy Shockey nearly an hour after the Saints won the Super Bowl on Sunday night. He wasn't snapping at anyone or complaining about his former team. He was humble, subdued, maybe even happy. (7 h ago)

• New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton's r... New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton's risky decisions pay off in Super way
02/08/2010
Sean Payton coached one of the most aggressive games in Super Bowl history against Peyton Manning and the Colts and succeeded with perhaps the riskiest coaching decision ever in the championship game, an onside kick by a rookie punter to start the second half. (7 h ago)

• Flyers pummel Devils, 3-2; Anssi Salmela... Flyers pummel Devils, 3-2; Anssi Salmela suffers broken nose after taking shoulder to face
02/08/2010
The Devils added insult to injury Monday night. Mike Richards scored the go-ahead goal with less than eight minutes left in the third period, leading the Flyers to a 3-2 victory. (8 h ago)

• Angry locals of cash-strapped Vancouver ... Angry locals of cash-strapped Vancouver protesting intrusion of 'Poverty Olympics'
02/08/2010
So began on Sunday the public demonstration labeled the Poverty Olympics in Vancouver, where residents of this economically strapped city are wondering why officials ever agreed to spend up to $6 billion in taxpayer money for the place to endure commercialism. (8 h ago)

• New York Knicks end experiment, remove N... New York Knicks end experiment, remove Nate Robinson as starting point guard and restore Chris Duhon
02/08/2010
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni announced after practice Monday that Nate Robinson is going back to the bench to be a reserve shooting guard, while Chris Duhon has regained his starting berth as the team's playmaker. (9 h ago)

• Little moments add up to huge Colts loss... Little moments add up to huge Colts loss in Super Bowl, with Peyton Manning at the center
02/08/2010
Peyton Manning is the best closer in pro football now and one of the best of all time, in the last minutes of a half or of a game. But Sunday night, he was like a closer throwing a walk-off home run to lose Game 7 of a World Series. (9 h ago)

• Mets' Citi Field to become more homer-fr... Mets' Citi Field to become more homer-friendly next season; center-field wall gets chopped to 8 feet
02/08/2010
The height of Citi Field's center-field wall will be sliced in half, making the ballpark more homer-friendly, the Daily News has learned. Last season, the wall measured 16 feet in front of the sparsely used Home Run Apple. Now, it will measure eight feet in the middle of the outfield. (10 h ago)

• Marques Colston has shaky start, rebound... Marques Colston has shaky start, rebounds with Drew Brees' help in Super Bowl win
02/08/2010
Marques Colston's Super Bowl got off to a shaky start when he dropped a pass that bounced off him after he took his eyes off the ball. But he rebounded and led the Saints with seven receptions for 83 yards, including a 27-yard catch in the second quarter. (10 h ago)

• Quarterbacks, like Drew Brees, Peyton Ma... Quarterbacks, like Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, always receive an undue amount of attention
02/08/2010
It didn't take long (like about five minutes after the Saints were presented the Vince Lombardi Trophy) for those with access to microphones to start yapping about the number of rungs Drew Brees had climbed on the quarterback ladder. (10 h ago)

• World champion girl next door Erin Hamli... World champion girl next door Erin Hamlin sets sights on winning an Olympic luge medal for the U.S.
02/08/2010
Erin Hamlin, 23, is the world champion in women's luge, having ended Germany's 99-event international winning streak when she captured the title in Lake Placid last winter. Hamlin has a legitimate shot to become the first U.S. woman to capture an Olympic luge medal. (10 h ago)

• New York Yankees add another outfielder ... New York Yankees add another outfielder to the mix, sign Marcus Thames to minor league deal
02/08/2010
Marcus Thames agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the Yankees, who also finalized a $1.1 million, one-year deal with Randy Winn to give themselves more left field options. (11 h ago)

• David Lee represents Knicks players at f... David Lee represents Knicks players at funeral for Hall of Famer Dick McGuire
02/08/2010
Led by team president Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni, the Knicks sent a full delegation of officials, coaches and current and former players to Hall of Famer Dick McGuire's funeral Monday on Long Island. (11 h ago)

• Teams can miss three races, confirms Tod... Teams can miss three races, confirms Todt
02/09/2010
FIA President Jean Todt has highlighted the fact that any team is entitled to skip three Grands Prix during a season, as rumours continue surrounding the futures of debutants Campos and US F1. The Frenchman also notes that, with Stefan GP waiting in the wings, a new team would not be granted entry automatically in the event of another leaving the sport. (3 h ago)

• Mallya targeting podium finishes Mallya targeting podium finishes
02/09/2010
Vijay Mallya hopes to see Force India continue its gradual rise up the rankings following the Silverstone team's most successful season last year since running as Jordan in 2003. The Kingfisher founder and team owner is aiming to see more podium finishes in 2010. (3 h ago)

• Force India enjoying greater development... Force India enjoying greater development time
02/09/2010
The Force India team elected not to attend the opening pre-season test session in Valencia last week as it, like Red Bull Racing, preferred to concentrate on the development of its new car, the VJM03, which was launched online on Tuesday morning. (4 h ago)

• Vitantonio Liuzzi: I'm a different Tonio Vitantonio Liuzzi: I'm a different Tonio
02/09/2010
Vitantonio Liuzzi is thoroughly looking forward to his first full season for three years in 2010 and is confident that Force India, now in its third year since taking over Spyker, can be a regular points position contender. The Italian partners Adrian Sutil full-time after replacing Giancarlo Fisichella for the final five races of the 2009 campaign. (5 h ago)

• Adrian Sutil: Expectations are high Adrian Sutil: Expectations are high
02/09/2010
Adrian Sutil starts his fourth full season in Formula 1 in 2010 after enjoying his first World Championship points in 2009. With four new teams joining the fray this year, the team originally known as Jordan hopes to establish itself as at least a strong midfield runner and is fully prepared to start testing in Jerez this week. (5 h ago)

• Force India reveals VJM03 Force India reveals VJM03
02/09/2010
Force India virtually presented its 2010 contender on Tuesday morning as the Mercedes-powered VJM03 was revealed on the team website. Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Liuzzi spearhead the line-up of the Silverstone squad once again as Scotland's Paul di Resta joins as official reserve driver. (6 h ago)

• Force India set to launch 2010 car Force India set to launch 2010 car
02/08/2010
The Force India team will officially unveil its third Formula 1 car later today as the Silverstone-based squad takes the covers off the Mercedes-powered VJM03. Along with Red Bull Racing, which will stage a Jerez presentation on Wednesday, Vijay Mallya's outfit is the first of two to launch a new car this week. (12 h ago)

• No changes to BBC F1 team No changes to BBC F1 team
02/08/2010
The BBC has confirmed that its on-screen television team will remain the same for 2010 after the federation took over the rights to air Formula 1 in the United Kingdom from ITV last year. Jake Humphrey will therefore continue to present the live shows with Jonathan Legard and Martin Brundle remaining in the commentary box. (22 h ago)

• Two concerts for Australian Grand Prix c... Two concerts for Australian Grand Prix crowd
02/08/2010
2.4-litre V8 Formula 1 engines will not be the only music heard around Melbourne on the weekend of 26-28 March as race organisers for the Australian Grand Prix have once again put together a concert schedule, with a number of famous faces set to make appearances over the course of the weekend. (23 h ago)

• Jerez testing: The line-up Jerez testing: The line-up
02/08/2010
After three days of running in Valencia last week, the Formula 1 circus now heads south to Jerez for a further four days of on-track action in Spain, starting on Wednesday. On top of the seven teams which attended the Valencia session, three more new cars will be seen in Andalusia. (1 d ago)

• Family doubts over Petrov Renault seat Family doubts over Petrov Renault seat
02/08/2010
The Petrov family retains doubts over the seat of Formula 1 newcomer Vitaly for this season as the Renault team awaits payments from the Russian driver. The GP2 runner-up was confirmed alongside Robert Kubica after receiving financial credit from a personal friend although the bank loan is still yet to be received. (1 d ago)

• No unexpected problems at Sauber No unexpected problems at Sauber
02/08/2010
The Sauber team was pleased to see its hard work paying off in Valencia last week as Pedro de la Rosa and Kamui Kobayashi had their first taste of the C29 in pre-season testing. With several adjustments now being made, Technical Director Willy Rampf is positive that more forward steps will be made in Jerez this week. (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. (1 d 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. (1 d 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. (1 d 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. (1 d 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. (2 d ago)

• Vegas Advisors on Gambling: Who will cov... Vegas Advisors on Gambling: Who will cover?
02/09/2010
A game by game breakdown by the experts (3 h ago)

• Roddick’s wife on cover of SI swimsuit i... Roddick’s wife on cover of SI swimsuit issue
02/09/2010
Fashion model Brooklyn Decker is this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition cover girl. Decker is the wife of tennis star Andy Roddick and is a five-year veteran of the magazine. She says being chosen for the front is “the news of a lifetime.” (6 h ago)

• New Orleans to celebrate title with para... New Orleans to celebrate title with parade
02/09/2010
Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap for New Orleans Tuesday when the Super Bowl champs board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through the grateful city. (6 h ago)

• Top-ranked Kansas survives major test at... Top-ranked Kansas survives major test at Texas
02/09/2010
Marcus Morris scored 18 points to lead No. 1 Kansas to an 80-68 victory over No. 14 Texas on Monday night and the Jayhawks easily handled an opponent that a few weeks ago was supposed to challenge them for the Big 12 title. (6 h ago)

• Lakers beat Spurs without Bryant, Bynum Lakers beat Spurs without Bryant, Bynum
02/08/2010
Pau Gasol had 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead five players in double figures, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 101-89 Monday night without injured Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum. (7 h ago)

• Carter’s 48 points help Magic beat Horne... Carter’s 48 points help Magic beat Hornets
02/08/2010
Vince Carter scored a season-high 48 points, leading the Orlando Magic back from a 17-point second-half deficit to beat the New Orleans Hornets 123-117 on Monday night. (9 h ago)

• No. 4 Villanova bounces back vs. No. 5 W... No. 4 Villanova bounces back vs. No. 5 W.Va.
02/08/2010
Scottie Reynolds scored 19 of his 21 points in the final 13 minutes and No. 4 Villanova held off No. 5 West Virginia 82-75 on Monday night. (11 h ago)

• Opinion: Danica ready to take on big boy... Opinion: Danica ready to take on big boys
02/08/2010
Opinion: Here's something to consider: Maybe Danica Patrick is a pretty good race car driver. (12 h ago)

• Mariners' Lee has minor foot surgery Mariners' Lee has minor foot surgery
02/08/2010
SEATTLE (AP) -The Seattle Mariners say left-hander Cliff Lee is recovering from minor left foot surgery and will be limited when pitchers and catchers report to spring training this month. (13 h ago)

• ‘Did yesterday really happen?’ Brees ask... ‘Did yesterday really happen?’ Brees asks wife
02/08/2010
Drew Brees turned to his wife when he woke up and asked: "Did yesterday really happen?" The Saints and their fans awoke Monday to the realization that the once lovable losers from New Orleans were Super Bowl champions for the first time in the club's 43-year history after Sunday's 31-17 triumph over the Indianapolis Colts. (16 h ago)

• Browns release WR Stallworth Browns release WR Stallworth
02/08/2010
CLEVELAND (AP) -The Browns have released wide receiver Donte' Stallworth. (17 h ago)

• Super Bowl is most-watched program ever Super Bowl is most-watched program ever
02/08/2010
The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M*A*S*H" to become the most-watched program in television history. (17 h ago)

• Brewers erecting a statue of Selig outsi... Brewers erecting a statue of Selig outside park
02/08/2010
The Brewers are erecting a statue of baseball commissioner Bud Selig outside Miller Park and will unveil it on Aug. 24. (20 h ago)

• White Sox unretire Aparicio's No. 11 for... White Sox unretire Aparicio's No. 11 for Vizquel
02/08/2010
CHICAGO (AP) -Omar Vizquel will wear the No. 11 of former White Sox shortstop and fellow Venezuelan Luis Aparicio this season. (21 h ago)

• Kansas still No. 1; Mountain West has 3 ... Kansas still No. 1; Mountain West has 3 in Top 25
02/08/2010
The Mountain West Conference is doing some serious climbing. (21 h ago)

• 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. (1 d ago)

• Keeping Score: Saints’ Risky Decisions W... Keeping Score: Saints’ Risky Decisions Were Both Calculated and Crucial
02/09/2010
Saints Coach Sean Payton had the numbers on his side when making three aggressive play calls during the Super Bowl. (6 h ago)

• Goal: In Midst of Recession, Bundesliga ... Goal: In Midst of Recession, Bundesliga Thrives
02/09/2010
The German Bundesliga wants the world to know that even in these trying economic times, it is solvent — a soccer island in that exudes diligence, growth and smart management. (6 h ago)

• Analysis: Dueling Priorities as the Knic... Analysis: Dueling Priorities as the Knicks Rebuild
02/09/2010
The Knicks’ present is gloomy, their future uncertain, and their short- and long-term goals in clear conflict. Call it an unfortunate but necessary side effect of rebuilding. (6 h ago)

• Baseball Roundup: Aparicio Lets White So... Baseball Roundup: Aparicio Lets White Sox Unretire His No. 11 So Vizquel Can Wear It in Tribute
02/08/2010
For Omar Vizquel, the opportunity to be linked on his new team with the Venezuelan Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio was the most alluring. (7 h ago)

• N.H.L. Roundup: Flyers Rally From 2-0 De... N.H.L. Roundup: Flyers Rally From 2-0 Deficit to Beat Devils
02/08/2010
Mike Richards scored the go-ahead goal with less than eight minutes left in the third period, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Devils. (7 h ago)

• N.C.A.A. Fails to Stop Licensing Lawsuit N.C.A.A. Fails to Stop Licensing Lawsuit
02/08/2010
A district court judge denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit headed by Ed O’Bannon and arguing that athletes should be compensated when their images are used. (7 h ago)

• After the Parade, Saints Face Many Decis... After the Parade, Saints Face Many Decisions
02/08/2010
The Super Bowl champion Saints have 29 free agents — 11 of them unrestricted — heading into next season. (7 h ago)

• Battle of Billionaires Has to Wait as Fi... Battle of Billionaires Has to Wait as Fickle Wind Delays the Race Start
02/08/2010
The first race of the 33rd America’s Cup was postponed Monday because of fickle winds, and now the best-of-three match is scheduled to begin Wednesday, weather permitting. (7 h ago)

• Analysis: Payton’s Winding Path Analysis: Payton’s Winding Path
02/08/2010
Saints Coach Sean Payton’s path to the top of the N.F.L. embodies the team’s “unwanted and underrated” character. (8 h ago)

• TV Sports: Super Bowl Dethrones ‘M*A*S*H... TV Sports: Super Bowl Dethrones ‘M*A*S*H’ as Most-Watched Show in History
02/08/2010
Sunday’s Super Bowl eclipsed the final episode of “M*A*S*H” to become the most watched television show in history. (8 h ago)

• Sports of The Times: Colts’ Approach Lea... Sports of The Times: Colts’ Approach Leaves Room for Second-Guesses
02/08/2010
The Saints took aggressive chances on Sunday, and, starting in December, the Colts’ theme was to play it safe. (8 h ago)

• Hendrick’s Racing Dynasty Shows No Sign ... Hendrick’s Racing Dynasty Shows No Sign of Slowing Down
02/08/2010
Hendrick Motorsports has won four consecutive Nascar Sprint Cup titles and it is the favorite to win again this year. (8 h ago)

• Speedskating’s Olympic Rewards Fail to P... Speedskating’s Olympic Rewards Fail to Pay the Bills
02/08/2010
Speedskating is the United States’ most successful sport at the Winter Olympics, but that has not translated to financial security for the athletes. (8 h ago)

• Thirty Knots, With the Wind at Your Wing... Thirty Knots, With the Wind at Your Wings
02/08/2010
The America’s Cup defender Alinghi 5, a catamaran with two hulls and a mast almost 200 feet tall, practicing last month in Valencia, Spain.The sailboats competing in the America’s Cup are the fastest ever built but about as delicate as a house of cards. (8 h ago)

• College Basketball Roundup: Early Run by... College Basketball Roundup: Early Run by Kansas Keeps Texas in a Tailspin
02/08/2010
Marcus Morris scored 18 points to lead No. 1 Kansas to an impressive victory on the road against No. 14 Texas. (9 h ago)

• Rings: With Snow an Issue, Practices Are... Rings: With Snow an Issue, Practices Are Curtailed
02/08/2010
The persistent snow issues forced organizers to reduce athletes’ practice time at Cypress Mountain and move some training sessions to Whistler, the site for downhill skiing at the Games. (9 h ago)

• Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman replac... Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman replaces Brandon Roy in All-Star game
02/08/2010
Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman was named to the Western Conference All-Star team, replacing Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, who has an injured right hamstring. (7 h ago)

• Ankle could keep Kobe Bryant out of All-... Ankle could keep Kobe Bryant out of All-Star Game
02/08/2010
Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum missed Monday's Lakers game, and Bryant could sit out the All-Star Game. (7 h ago)

• Terry has 36 as Mavs rally to knock off ... Terry has 36 as Mavs rally to knock off Warriors
02/08/2010
The Mavericks rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Warriors 127-117 on Monday night. (7 h ago)

• Lakers beat Spurs with Kobe, Bynum on be... Lakers beat Spurs with Kobe, Bynum on bench
02/08/2010
Pau Gasol had 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead five players in double figures, and the Lakers beat the Spurs 101-89 Monday night. (7 h ago)

• Carter's 48 points help Magic rally past... Carter's 48 points help Magic rally past Hornets
02/08/2010
Vince Carter scored 48 points to help the Magic rally past the Hornets on Monday. (9 h ago)

• Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce pulled from ... Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce pulled from practice, questionable for Wednesday
02/08/2010
Doc Rivers indicated that the Celtics pulled captain Paul Pierce out of practice Monday afternoon to rest his sprained left mid-foot injury. (13 h ago)

• Minnesota Timberwolves won't trade key p... Minnesota Timberwolves won't trade key player this month
02/08/2010
Timberwolves boss David Kahn says he won't trade any of the team's core players this month. (14 h ago)

• Delonte West's return uncertain for Clev... Delonte West's return uncertain for Cleveland Cavaliers
02/08/2010
Delonte West could return to the Cavaliers' lineup when Cleveland hosts New Jersey on Tuesday. (14 h ago)

• Cleveland Cavaliers lose water fountains... Cleveland Cavaliers lose water fountains over health concerns
02/08/2010
The Cavaliers have removed drinking fountains from their arena to limit the spread of disease. (15 h ago)

• Indiana Pacers lose Jeff Foster for seas... Indiana Pacers lose Jeff Foster for season; Tyler Hansbrough out
02/08/2010
Pacers center Jeff Foster will miss the rest of the season to have back surgery. (16 h ago)

• Snowed-out Washington Wizards-Atlanta Ha... Snowed-out Washington Wizards-Atlanta Hawks game on March 11
02/08/2010
The snowed out game between the Hawks and the Wizards has been rescheduled for March 11. (16 h ago)

• Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng misses practice... Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng misses practice with hurt shoulder
02/08/2010
Bulls forward Luol Deng missed practice on Monday because of tendinitis in his right shoulder, but he is expected to play Tuesday night. (17 h ago)

• Tyson Chandler nears return to Charlotte... Tyson Chandler nears return to Charlotte Bobcats from foot injury
02/08/2010
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler is close to returning from a foot injury that has sidelined him for 22 games. (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'
02/08/2010
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." (21 h ago)

• Report: Del Harris left New Jersey Nets ... Report: Del Harris left New Jersey Nets after Rod Thorn's brush-off
02/08/2010
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. (22 h ago)

• Bob Gainey resigns as Montreal Canadiens... Bob Gainey resigns as Montreal Canadiens' GM, stays as consultant
02/09/2010
Bob Gainey is resigning as the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. (6 h ago)

• Kings' 9-game streak ends with loss to D... Kings' 9-game streak ends with loss to Ducks
02/08/2010
Corey Perry had a goal and two assists, and the Ducks snapped the Kings' franchise-record nine-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory. (7 h ago)

• Lombardi posts 5 points as Coyotes rout ... Lombardi posts 5 points as Coyotes rout Oilers
02/08/2010
Matthew Lombardi had two goals and three assists for a career-high five points and the Phoenix Coyotes routed sputtering Edmonton 6-1 on Monday night for their 36th victory, matching their total from last season. (7 h ago)

• Yip finds net twice to lead Avalanche ov... Yip finds net twice to lead Avalanche over Blues
02/08/2010
Brandon Yip scored two goals, Chris Stewart had a goal and two assist and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Monday night. (8 h ago)

• Anaheim Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf sprains left... Anaheim Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf sprains left ankle
02/08/2010
Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf sprained his left ankle during the second period of Anaheim's game against the Kings. (8 h ago)

• Colorado Avalanche's David Koci breaks r... Colorado Avalanche's David Koci breaks right hand in fight with Blues
02/08/2010
Colorado Avalanche forward David Koci broke his right hand in the team's game against the St. Louis Blues on Monday night. (9 h ago)

• Los Angeles Kings' Davis Drewiske return... Los Angeles Kings' Davis Drewiske returns after missing 15 games
02/08/2010
Kings defenseman Davis Drewiske returned to the team's lineup after missing 15 games with an upper-body injury. (9 h ago)

• Richards' goal finishes Flyers' rally pa... Richards' goal finishes Flyers' rally past Devils
02/08/2010
Mike Richards scored the go-ahead goal with less than eight minutes left in the third period, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night. (10 h ago)

• Sharks hand Giguere first loss with Mapl... Sharks hand Giguere first loss with Maple Leafs
02/08/2010
Ryane Clowe scored with less than seven minutes left in the third period, leading the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night. (10 h ago)

• Dallas Stars owner Tom Hicks discusses t... Dallas Stars owner Tom Hicks discusses team's potential sale, financial situation
02/08/2010
Dallas Stars owner Tom Hicks discusses the team's financial situation and potential sale. (11 h ago)

• Antti Niemi will start in net for the Ch... Antti Niemi will start in net for the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday vs. the Dallas Stars
02/08/2010
Antti Niemi will start in net for the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday vs. the Dallas Stars. (19 h ago)

• Dallas Stars activate Mike Ribeiro, but ... Dallas Stars activate Mike Ribeiro, but lose Steve Ott, Mark Fistric
02/08/2010
Stars activate Mike Ribeiro, but lose Steve Ott (appendectomy), Mark Fistric (knee) for three-game road trip. (20 h 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. (1 d 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. (1 d 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 (1 d ago)

• Leaders talk wording of San Francisco 49... Leaders talk wording of San Francisco 49ers stadium measure
02/08/2010
Santa Clara city leaders are set to discuss the final wording of the ballot measure for a proposed stadium for the San Francisco 49ers. (11 h ago)

• For Drew Brees, Sean Payton, New Orleans... For Drew Brees, Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl victory is sinking in
02/08/2010
The Saints and their fans awoke Monday to the realization that the once lovable losers from New Orleans were Super Bowl champions for the first time in the club's 43-year history after Sunday's 31-17 triumph over the Indianapolis Colts. (12 h ago)

• Super Bowl seen by 106 million, bests "M... Super Bowl seen by 106 million, bests "M*A*S*H" finale for all-time TV viewership record
02/08/2010
The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M*A*S*H" to become the most-watched program in television history. (13 h ago)

• Newly reinstated WR Donte' Stallworth cu... Newly reinstated WR Donte' Stallworth cut by Cleveland Browns
02/08/2010
The Cleveland Browns terminated the contract of wide receiver Donte' Stallworth Monday. (14 h ago)

• Odds on Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Col... Odds on Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts to win 2011 Super Bowl
02/08/2010
Peyton Manning and the Colts are favored to win next year's Super Bowl, according to odds released Monday by BetUS.com. (15 h ago)

• Chicago Bears' Mike Martz: 'Real strong ... Chicago Bears' Mike Martz: 'Real strong connection' with Jay Cutler
02/08/2010
The Bears' Mike Martz said he has a 'real strong connection' with Jay Cutler. (15 h ago)

• Tom Brady's bonus could speed up extensi... Tom Brady's bonus could speed up extension talk with New England Patriots
02/08/2010
Tom Brady and the Pats are expected to negotiate an extension that will likely make him one of the highest paid players in the NFL. (15 h ago)

• Commissioner Roger Goodell says NFL need... Commissioner Roger Goodell says NFL needs more investment revenue
02/08/2010
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. (22 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. (1 d 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. (1 d 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. (1 d 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. (1 d 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. (1 d 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. (1 d 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. (1 d ago)

• Seattle Mariners left-hander Cliff Lee h... Seattle Mariners left-hander Cliff Lee has minor foot surgery
02/08/2010
The Seattle Mariners say left-hander Cliff Lee is recovering from minor left foot surgery and will be limited when pitchers and catchers report to spring training this month. (10 h ago)

• Los Angeles Angels' Scot Shields won't s... Los Angeles Angels' Scot Shields won't start spring from mound
02/08/2010
ne of the Angels' top relief pitchers won't be ready to work from a mound at the start of spring training. (12 h ago)

• Skip Schumaker, St. Louis Cardinals agre... Skip Schumaker, St. Louis Cardinals agree on deal, avoid hearing
02/08/2010
Skip Schumaker and the Cardinals agreed to a two-year deal, avoiding an arbitration hearing. (13 h ago)

• New York Yankees sign Randy Winn, add Ma... New York Yankees sign Randy Winn, add Marcus Thames to fray
02/08/2010
Marcus Thames agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, who also finalized a $1.1 million, one-year deal with Randy Winn to give themselves more left field options. (15 h ago)

• Owner Jim Pohlad reiterates Minnesota Tw... Owner Jim Pohlad reiterates Minnesota Twins' desire to retain catcher Joe Mauer
02/08/2010
Twins owner Jim Pohlad says he's staying out of contract negotiations with catcher Joe Mauer. (15 h ago)

• Hot Stove U.: Tim Kurkjian -- Why the Ci... Hot Stove U.: Tim Kurkjian -- Why the Cincinnati Reds should sign Johnny Damon
02/08/2010
Johnny Damon needs a job. The Reds need a left fielder who can spark the offense. Seems like a good fit. (16 h ago)

• Chicago White Sox unretire Luis Aparicio... Chicago White Sox unretire Luis Aparicio's No. 11 so Omar Vizquel can wear it
02/08/2010
Chicago White Sox unretire Luis Aparicio's No. 11 so Omar Vizquel can wear it. (16 h ago)

• New York Mets hire former Arizona Diamon... New York Mets hire former Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin as scout
02/08/2010
Former major league manager Bob Melvin has been hired as a professional scout by the New York Mets, who also brought back Mookie Wilson as their minor league outfield and base running coordinator. (17 h ago)

• Baseball Hall of Fame to hold second Hal... Baseball Hall of Fame to hold second Hall of Fame Classic in Cooperstown
02/08/2010
The Baseball Hall of Fame will hold a second annual Hall of Fame Classic on Father's Day this year. (18 h ago)

• Milwaukee Brewers building statue of Bud... Milwaukee Brewers building statue of Bud Selig outside Miller Park
02/08/2010
The Brewers are erecting a statue of baseball commissioner Bud Selig outside Miller Park and will unveil it on Aug. 24. (19 h ago)

• Steve Phillips in interview: 'I'm fully ... Steve Phillips in interview: 'I'm fully responsible for what I did'
02/08/2010
Steve Phillips, the former ESPN baseball analyst and New York Mets general manager, said Monday that he knew he had a sex addiction problem in August of 2009 -- two months before he was fired from his role with the network. (21 h ago)

• Dominican Republic captures Caribbean Se... Dominican Republic captures Caribbean Series
02/08/2010
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. (23 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. (1 d ago)

• Baltimore Orioles greats Cal Ripken Jr.,... Baltimore Orioles greats Cal Ripken Jr., Brooks Robinson: 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. (2 d ago)

• Resilient, resourceful, resurgent Force ... Resilient, resourceful, resurgent Force India chasing podiums in F1 2010
02/09/2010
Having broken through with its maiden pole position, fastest lap and damn-near grand prix victory in 2009, Force India F1 is aiming higher still with its newly-launched VJM03 in 2010... (3 h ago)

• Schumacher back in F1 groove 'faster tha... Schumacher back in F1 groove 'faster than he thought'
02/09/2010
Record-breaking multiple world champion Michael Schumacher has sounded another warning to his F1 2010 rivals - admitting that he has re-adapted to life on the edge faster than expected. (4 h ago)

• di Resta: I would never have settled if ... di Resta: I would never have settled if I hadn't made it to F1
02/08/2010
Paul di Resta reveals his emotions after being officially appointed as Force India test and reserve driver in F1 2010 - the 'biggest day of his career so far'... (19 h ago)

• F1 special: Bernie shares his thoughts..... F1 special: Bernie shares his thoughts...
02/08/2010
In the latest brilliant 'Tailenders' episode, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone tells Martin Brundle who he believes will win the 2010 title. His answer - well, answers - may come as a surprise... (21 h ago)

• Ecclestone: F1 teams allowed to miss thr... Ecclestone: F1 teams allowed to miss three grands prix
02/08/2010
F1 commercial rights-holder Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that under the Concorde Agreement, teams may miss three races without penalty - what could be a lifeline to Campos and USF1. (21 h ago)

• Rosberg: At the next test Mercedes will ... Rosberg: At the next test Mercedes will be on top!
02/08/2010
Nico Rosberg dismisses speculation that Mercedes is struggling with its new W01 challenger - insisting that come the next pre-season F1 2010 test at Jerez, the Silver Arrows will be on top. (23 h ago)

• Jordan: Schumacher will spur Hamilton to... Jordan: Schumacher will spur Hamilton to F1 crown
02/08/2010
BBC F1 pundit and former team owner Eddie Jordan has tipped 'class act' Lewis Hamilton to be spurred on to title glory in 2010 - but he has fewer words of encouragement for Jenson Button... (1 d ago)

• The rain in Spain to fall mainly on Red ... The rain in Spain to fall mainly on Red Bull, Force India and Virgin?
02/08/2010
They say the rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain - but it is likely to fall rather more upon Red Bull, Force India and Virgin's new car debuts at Jerez this week, if forecasters have it right... (1 d ago)

• Ralf Schumacher confirms Stefan GP inter... Ralf Schumacher confirms Stefan GP interest for F1 2010
02/08/2010
Six-time grand prix-winner Ralf Schumacher has confirmed that Stefan GP is interested in securing his services should the Serbian hopeful be successful in gaining a grid slot in F1 2010. (1 d 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'. (1 d ago)

• di Montezemolo: Ferrari has 'lots of pro... di Montezemolo: Ferrari has 'lots of problems to solve'
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'. (1 d 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... (1 d 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. (1 d ago)

• Late All-Star selection change... Late All-Star selection changes Chris Kaman's Valentine's plans
02/09/2010
The center says he hopes his girlfriend understands after an injury to Portland's Brandon Roy opens the door for him to attend this weekend's activities. First came the applause. Then came the pats on the back. (7 h ago)

• Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf injures an... Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf injures ankle against Kings
02/09/2010
The Ducks' leading scorer sprained his left ankle during the second period and left the arena wearing a boot and on crutches. An MRI is scheduled for Tuesday. The Ducks ended the Kings' streak, but the two points in the playoff race might have come at a high price. (7 h ago)

• Another big NHL trade is hard ... Another big NHL trade is hard to imagine
02/09/2010
There aren't many big names left to consider, and the league is imposing an Olympic trade freeze starting Friday and ending Feb. 28. The trading deadline is March 3. There's a lot of Ilya Kovalchuk gear on sale at the Thrashers' team store, so Devils General Manager Lou Lamoriello won't be the only one getting a bargain after the left wing was traded from Atlanta to New Jersey last week. (7 h ago)

• Helene Elliott's NHL rankings Helene Elliott's NHL rankings
02/09/2010
Capitals keep their handle on the top position. Kings move up three spots to No. 2. Through Monday's games (7 h ago)

• Helene Elliott: One streak end... Helene Elliott: One streak ends, another goes on
02/09/2010
Ducks win their 10th in a row at home by beating the Kings, 4-2, whose winning streak ends at nine games. The Kings' winning streak ended Monday at a club-record nine games, halted not by lack of effort but by a more desperate effort by the playoff long shot Ducks. (7 h ago)

• Bill Dwyre: Super Bowl and rec... Bill Dwyre: Super Bowl and recruiting hype would be funny, if it weren't so hysterical
02/09/2010
Coverage of two February mainstays, the Super Bowl and college football signing day, is way over the top. Maybe this is one time when you really can blame the media. Everybody take a deep breath. The sports hysteria of recent days is over. In our rearview mirror, thankfully, are the Super Bowl and high school football signing day. (7 h ago)

• TV beer commercials are not su... TV beer commercials are not super
02/09/2010
The most-watched sports event of the year is a time when families with children gather to watch the game. The most-watched sports event of the year is a time when families with children gather to watch the game. (7 h ago)

• Lakers make the Spurs feel the... Lakers make the Spurs feel their pain
02/09/2010
Short-handed L.A. wins again without injured Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum, pounding the Spurs with a team effort led by Pau Gasol's near-triple-double. Short-handed L.A. wins again without injured Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum, pounding the Spurs with a team effort led by Pau Gasol's near-triple-double. (7 h ago)

• Mark Heisler: Spurs sputter wh... Mark Heisler: Spurs sputter while stuck in the muck
02/09/2010
San Antonio Coach Gregg Popovich says his current lineup has not 'jelled as a group, to date.' The older team's struggles are evident in loss to the Lakers, their longtime and key Western rivals. They don't make marquee matchups in the Western Conference the way they used to. (7 h ago)

• If Team USA doesn't succeed at... If Team USA doesn't succeed at Winter Games, will it blame Canada?
02/09/2010
U.S. medal hopes are bright in Vancouver, but some of its best athletes will compete head-to-head with the newly powerful Team Canada. The Canadians also may be exerting a 'home ice' advantage by limiting venue access. U.S. medal hopes are bright in Vancouver, but some of its best athletes will compete head-to-head with the newly powerful Team Canada. The Canadians also may be exerting a 'home ice' advantage by limiting access to venues. (7 h ago)

• Ducks end Kings' franchise-best nine-gam... Ducks end Kings' franchise-best nine-game win streak
02/08/2010
Corey Perry had a goal and two assists, and the Anaheim Ducks snapped the Los Angeles Kings' franchise-record nine-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory in the latest Freeway Faceoff on Monday night. (9 h ago)

• Lombardi plays role in five goals, Coyot... Lombardi plays role in five goals, Coyotes shred Oilers
02/08/2010
Matthew Lombardi had two goals and three assists for a career-high five points and the Phoenix Coyotes routed sputtering Edmonton 6-1 on Monday night for their 36th victory, matching their total from last season. (9 h ago)

• Avs prevail, move into first-place tie i... Avs prevail, move into first-place tie in NW Division
02/08/2010
Brandon Yip scored two goals, Chris Stewart had a goal and two assist and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Monday night. (9 h ago)

• Clowe's goal gives Sharks ninth straight... Clowe's goal gives Sharks ninth straight road win
02/08/2010
Ryane Clowe scored with less than seven minutes left in the third period, leading the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night. (11 h ago)

• Flyers down Devils; N.J.'s Salmela leave... Flyers down Devils; N.J.'s Salmela leaves on stretcher
02/08/2010
Mike Richards scored the go-ahead goal with less than eight minutes left in the third period, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night. (12 h ago)

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• Gainey steps down as Canadiens general m... Gainey steps down as Canadiens general manager
02/08/2010
The president of the Montreal Canadiens says Bob Gainey is stepping aside as general manager and being replaced by Pierre Gauthier. (17 h ago)

• Power Rankings: Atlanta may even improve... Power Rankings: Atlanta may even improve minus Ilya
02/08/2010
Trading away franchise centerpiece Ilya Kovalchuk for less than peak return could actually make the Thrashers better? Wes Goldstein explains that scenario. (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. (2 d ago)

• Nebraska moves up to No. 3 in women's To... Nebraska moves up to No. 3 in women's Top 25 poll
02/08/2010
Nebraska moves up to No. 3 in women's Top 25 poll (7 h ago)

• Beyond the Arc: What’s your favorite riv... Beyond the Arc: What’s your favorite rivalry?
02/08/2010
Beyond the Arc: Is Duke-North Carolina the best rivalry, or does another less-publicized showdown -- like Tennessee-Kentucky -- get you more excited? (11 h ago)

• No. 18 Butler clinches share of Horizon ... No. 18 Butler clinches share of Horizon League title
02/08/2010
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Matt Howard scored 20 points to lead No. 18 Butler past Loyola of Chicago 62-47 on Monday night for the Bulldogs' 13th straight win as they clinched at least a share of their fourth straight Horizon League regular season title. (12 h ago)

• Projecting the men’s NCAA tournament Projecting the men’s NCAA tournament
02/08/2010
Beyond the Arc: Time to give props to the A-10, which places six teams in out latest bracket, more teams than the Big Ten and the SEC. (15 h ago)

• Beyond the Arc: Ol' Roy's had better yea... Beyond the Arc: Ol' Roy's had better years
02/08/2010
Beyond the Arc: North Carolina coach is lamenting his team's 13-10 season, while rivals are dishing about what's wrong (17 h ago)

• Calipari pleased with No. 3 Kentucky's p... Calipari pleased with No. 3 Kentucky's progress
02/08/2010
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -Kentucky doesn't need John Wall to win games. (18 h ago)

• Kansas still No. 1; Mountain West has 3 ... Kansas still No. 1; Mountain West has 3 in Top 25
02/08/2010
The Mountain West Conference is doing some serious climbing. (21 h ago)

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• Ducks snap Kings' 9-game winning streak Ducks snap Kings' 9-game winning streak
02/08/2010
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -Corey Perry and the Anaheim Ducks saw little reason to celebrate after ending the Los Angeles Kings' franchise-record winning streak while maintaining a remarkable home streak of their own. (9 h ago)

• Boston College beats Boston U. for Beanp... Boston College beats Boston U. for Beanpot title
02/08/2010
Boston College and Boston University are separated by less than 4 miles along the Green Line trolley tracks and precious little on the red and blue lines of a hockey rink. (9 h ago)

• Richards’ goal leads Flyers past Devils... Richards’ goal leads Flyers past Devils
02/08/2010
The Philadelphia Flyers knew one of their shots eventually had to go in. Mike Richards' was the one that finally counted. (11 h ago)

• Clowe shoots Sharks past Maple Leafs Clowe shoots Sharks past Maple Leafs
02/08/2010
TORONTO (AP) -Ryane Clowe scored with less than seven minutes left in the third period, leading the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night. (11 h ago)

• Bob Gainey steps down as Canadiens gener... Bob Gainey steps down as Canadiens general manager
02/08/2010
From his time as captain to his tenure as general manager, Bob Gainey has spent a lifetime providing leadership for the Montreal Canadiens. (14 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) (1 d ago)

• Video: Video: Sid-Alex among greatest ri... Video: Video: Sid-Alex among greatest rivalries ever
02/07/2010
Video: Pierre McGuire and Mike Milbury analyze the greatest individual rivalries in NHL history, including Sidney Crosby vs. Alexander Ovechkin. (NBC Sports) (1 d ago)

• Worries beyond baseball Worries beyond baseball
02/08/2010
HBT: Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster is doing everything he can to help his 10-month old daughter who is suffering from a serious ailment. (8 h ago)

• Schumaker agrees to deal with Cardinals Schumaker agrees to deal with Cardinals
02/08/2010
ST. LOUIS (AP) -Second baseman Skip Schumaker and the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a $4.7 million, two-year contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing. (14 h ago)

• Yankees add Thames, finalize Winn Yankees add Thames, finalize Winn
02/08/2010
Marcus Thames agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, who also finalized a $1.1 million, one-year deal with Randy Winn to give themselves more left field options. (15 h ago)

• Hardball Talk: Blogging on news, rumors,... Hardball Talk: Blogging on news, rumors, buzz
02/08/2010
Hardball Talk: Blogging on news, rumors, buzz (15 h ago)

• Steve Phillips rues ‘damage’ to family... Steve Phillips rues ‘damage’ to family
02/08/2010
Steve Phillips, who last fall lost his job as a baseball analyst after admitting to an affair with a production assistant 24 years his junior, spoke candidly about his treatment for sex addiction and his hopes to save his marriage. “I’ve broken my wife’s heart,” he said Monday. (22 h ago)

• Video: Ex-ESPN analyst: Broken people go... Video: Ex-ESPN analyst: Broken people go to rehab
02/08/2010
In an exclusive interview with TODAY's Matt Lauer, former ESPN analyst Steve Phillips, who went into sex-addiction rehab after a workplace affair, discusses the treatment he received at the same facility Tiger Woods allegedly sought help at. (Today Show) (1 d ago)

• David Beckham Academy shuttered in US, B... David Beckham Academy shuttered in US, Britain
02/08/2010
David Beckham Academy shuttered in US, Britain (15 h ago)

• Galaxy's Mathis out after having knee su... Galaxy's Mathis out after having knee surgery
02/08/2010
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Clint Mathis will miss four to six weeks after having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. (16 h ago)

• Video: Goal from way downtown Video: Goal from way downtown
02/08/2010
Check out this freak, wind-aided soccer goal from well beyond midfield by Mohammed Mosaad in Saudi Arabia. (NBC Sports) (17 h ago)

• Stoke's Fuller arrested over 'nightclub ... Stoke's Fuller arrested over 'nightclub incident'
02/08/2010
STOKE, England (AP) -Stoke striker Ricardo Fuller was arrested over the weekend over what the Premier League club calls "an incident in a nightclub.'' (21 h ago)

• Bolton's Cahill out for 'months' with bl... Bolton's Cahill out for 'months' with blood clot
02/08/2010
BOLTON, England (AP) -Bolton defender Gary Cahill may miss the rest of the Premier League season because of a blood clot in his arm. (21 h ago)

• Video: Video: See some amazing freestyli... Video: Video: See some amazing freestyling soccer
02/08/2010
This amazing video of freestyle soccer skills has to be seen to be believed. (NBC Sports) (21 h ago)

• Cavs remove arena's water fountains Cavs remove arena's water fountains
02/08/2010
Thirsty basketball fans cheering on the Cleveland Cavaliers will have to wait at a concession stand the next time they want a sip of water. 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 (8 h ago)

• Magic rally past Hornets as Carter score... Magic rally past Hornets as Carter scores 48
02/08/2010
Magic rally past Hornets as Carter scores 48 (11 h ago)

• Gasol leads Kobe-less Lakers past Spurs Gasol leads Kobe-less Lakers past Spurs
02/08/2010
Gasol leads Kobe-less Lakers past Spurs (11 h ago)

• Injuries bench Bryant, Bynum; Lakers top... Injuries bench Bryant, Bynum; Lakers top Spurs anyway
02/08/2010
Pau Gasol had 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead five players in double figures, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio ... (12 h ago)

• Mariners' Lee has minor foot surgery Mariners' Lee has minor foot surgery
02/08/2010
Mariners' Lee has minor foot surgery (14 h ago)

• Tiger to return March 22? Tiger to return March 22?
02/08/2010
Out of Bounds: We've heard this before so don't get too excited, but Tiger Woods could be back on the links within weeks. TMZ is reporting that Tiger is planning to return to competition at a tourney in his own backyard; the Tavistock Cup in Orlando on March 22-23. (12 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) (1 d 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. (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) (2 d ago)

• Sampras loses exhibition to Verdasco Sampras loses exhibition to Verdasco
02/08/2010
Pete Sampras showed off that old brilliant serve. The rest of the retired star's game is lacking a bit these days. (10 h ago)

• Soderling, Robredo advance at Rotterdam Soderling, Robredo advance at Rotterdam
02/08/2010
Robin Soderling has won his first match of the year, beating Florent Serra 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the first round of the ABN Amro indoor tournament. (16 h ago)

• PFT: Is Suh no longer consensus No. 1? PFT: Is Suh no longer consensus No. 1?
02/08/2010
PFT: One NFL draft analyst is ranking Oklahoma’s Gerald McCoy ahead of Nebraska’s Ndamukong Suh. (12 h ago)

• NFL heads into great unknown in offseaso... NFL heads into great unknown in offseason
02/08/2010
Pro football is headed into the great unknown. Barring a quick — and totally unexpected — agreement with the players' union on a new contract, 2010 will have no salary cap. After that, perhaps a work stoppage, something NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith puts at "14" on a scale of 1 to 10. (16 h ago)

• Danica ready to take on big boys Danica ready to take on big boys
02/08/2010
Opinion: Here's something to consider: Maybe Danica Patrick is a pretty good race car driver. (12 h ago)

• Danica to make NASCAR debut at Daytona Danica to make NASCAR debut at Daytona
02/08/2010
Danica Patrick will make her NASCAR debut this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. The IndyCar star will drive the No. 7 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports in Saturday’s second-tier Nationwide Series race. (1 d ago)

• Liverpool to Acquire New Ownership? Liverpool to Acquire New Ownership?
02/09/2010
Liverpool have become targets of the richest man in India and eighth richest man in the world, Mukesh Ambani. While investment is just what the club needs to turn fortunes around with Man City threatening to continue to knock on the door to the top four if they fail to beat Liverpool to the Champions League next year, the petrochemicals investor has made a point of denying the rumours in the British media. In other news, West Ham have been told that the players ... (3 h ago)

• Boeing 747-8: Is it an answer to Airbus ... Boeing 747-8: Is it an answer to Airbus A380?
02/09/2010
Airbus and Boeing, if you think of an aircraft one of these names would surely come to your mind. Over the years both these names have established a reputation in the airspace market and the intense competition between the two has resulted in a better flying experience for travelers and even today they fight head on head to establish their supremacy in the market. The latest version of 747 - Boeing 747-8 is being touted as an answer to Airbus A380. It is expected ... (4 h ago)

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