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Pacman 'surprised' by release from Cowboys: Read full story for latest details.

Helfant to be named new ATP CEO: Q: I gather you have some news from the tennis world.

Mangini agrees to deal to become Browns coach: Read full story for latest details.

Cards' Boldin misses practice; status uncertain: Read full story for latest details.

WNBA MVP Parker expecting first child in spring: Read full story for latest details.

Georgia's Stafford, Moreno declare for NFL draft: Read full story for latest details.

Grizzlies cut Darius Miles after only two games: Read full story for latest details.

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Short and sweet: Cowboys release Pacman: Troubled cornerback Adam Pacman Jones was released by the Dallas Cowboys following a season in which he was suspended six games for an off-field fight.

McClatchy bails on Bucs, sells his shares in team: Former Pirates managing general partner Kevin McClatchy has sold his remaining shares in the team, ending a 13-year relationship that began with the newspaper heir likely preventing the club from leaving Pittsburgh.

Browns to name Jets castoff Mangini new coach: The Cleveland Browns have agreed to hire Eric Mangini as their head coach, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press.

Doyel: Jeff Jagodzinski knew the deal. He owed Boston College his loyalty but instead showed hes just another coaching whore. And Gregg Doyel thanks BC for firing him.

Heat ship Livingston to Grizzlies for draft pick: The Miami Heat traded guard Shaun Livingston and cash to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, in exchange for a conditional second-round pick in the 2012 draft.

Sundin ready for Canucks debut against Oilers: After nine months on the sidelines, Mats Sundin was set to make his Vancouver Canucks debut Wednesday night against the Edmonton Oilers.

SEC defensive supremacy? More like hubris, and it's offensive: Its called a coin, SEC, and it has flip side. Its true that the Sooners havent seen a defense like Floridas, but UF hasnt seen an offense like Oklahomas Gregg Doyel says. Oh, back to that coin: Use it to

Faceoff: Eli, Ben or Philip? Ravens or Titans D? Rules riffing?: Choose your 2004 draft QB now: Eli Manning Ben Roethlisberger or Philip Rivers? Even tougher, pick your defensive poison, Ravens or Titans? Pete Prisco and Clark Judge go different directions in Faceoff.

Reigning MVP Parker expecting first child: Candace Parker is expecting her first child this spring, and the WNBA star will keep working out leading to the 2009 season.

Seminoles' Brown: Florida State pass rusher Everette Brown is leaving school a year early for the NFL Draft.

Georgia's Stafford, Moreno to enter NFL Draft: Matthew Stafford and Knowshon Moreno are leaving Georgia for the NFL Draft.

Terps' Heyward-Bey hopes to catch on in NFL: Maryland wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey will skip his senior season and enter the 2009 NFL Draft.

Ex-Bills QB, politician Kemp diagnosed with cancer: The office of Jack Kemp says the former housing secretary, congressman and Buffalo Bills quarterback has been diagnosed with cancer.

Giambi completes deal to return to Oakland: Jason Giambi and the Oakland Athletics have finalized a one-year contract with an option, bringing the free-agent designated hitter and first baseman back to the place he began his big league career.

Panthers get trio of injured linemen back: The Carolina Panthers should have starting defensive tackles Maake Kemoeatu and Damione Lewis back for Saturdays playoff game against Arizona. Kemoeatu, Lewis and right offensive tackle Jeff Otah practiced Wednesday after being sidelined by injuries late in the regular season.

Projecting the Field: Gary Parrish predicts the field for the upcoming NCAA tournament.

Projecting the Seeds: Gary Parrish predicts the seeding for the upcoming NCAA tournament.

BC calls conference to discuss Jagodzinski: Boston College has called a news conference to discuss its football team and coach Jeff Jagodzinski, who has interviewed with the New York Jets.

Wings' Lidstrom heads West All-Star reserves: Nicklas Lidstrom is headed to the NHL All-Star game for the 10th straight season, but for the first time as captain of the Stanley Cup champion.

Bite in fight? League probes alleged Ruutu chomp: The NHL is reviewing whether to discipline Ottawa Senators forward Jarkko Ruutu for biting Buffalo Sabres forward Andrew Peters through his gloved thumb during a game.

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BBC Sport

Aussies overlook Hayden for ODIs: Matthew Hayden left out of Australias one-day international and Twenty20 squads to face South Africa.

Ferguson confident despite defeat: Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is sure his side will overcome Derby despite their dismal showing in their Carling Cup semi-final first leg.

New Zealand pick uncapped Guptill: Uncapped opening batsman Martin Guptill is named in a 12-man New Zealand squad for the final two one-day internationals against West Indies.

Derby shock Man Utd in Cup semi: Kris Commons ferocious strike gives Derby County a shock 1-0 win in the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-final against Manchester United at Pride Park.

Motherwell 1-0 Hearts: Chris Porters first-half header hands Motherwell all three points in a dull league encounter with Hearts at Fir Park.

Martins to have hernia operation: Newcastle United confirm striker Obafemi Martins will undergo a hernia operation in Germany on Monday.

FA cuts prices for England games: The Football Association decides to cut ticket prices by up to 25% in an attempt to boost crowds at England matches.

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MSNBC Sports

Giants' Jacobs practices, ready to run vs. Eagles

Cowboys cut cord, releasing 'Pacman': The Dallas Cowboys released cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones, the team said in a statement Wednesday.

Boldin says he might not play against Panthers: Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin rested his injured hamstring on Wednesday and said hes not sure

Singh reportedly to have knee surgery: 2008 money leader will play in Mercedes, but then likely sidelined for five weeks.

Lidstrom leads list of Western All-Star reserves: Red Wings defenseman in game for 10th straight

Duke and its Cameron Crazies ready for Curry: Stephen Curry has more to worry about than just keeping No. 2

Opinion: Tiger's return is top PGA question of 2009: Opinion: The start of a new season is for PGA Tour

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NYT Sports

Mangini to Be Cleveland Browns Coach: The Cleveland Browns have agreed to hire Eric Mangini as their head coach, returning him to the city where he had his first N.F.L. job as a ballboy for the Browns in 1994.

Boston College Fires Coach for Interviewing With Jets: Boston College’s athletic director, Gene DeFilippo, followed through on his threat to fire Coach Jeff Jagodzinski after he interviewed for the Jets coaching vacancy.

Sports of The Times: The Sun Shines on a Sooner From Detroit: Rare on the rosters of the two teams in the B.C.S. title game is the Rust Belt representative. Brandon Walker’s Oklahoma teammates kid him about being from Detroit.

B.C. Fires Coach After Job Interview: Boston College fired football coach Jeff Jagodzinski after he interviewed for the New York Jets head coaching job.

Giants Coordinator Can Write His Own Ticket: Where’s the next stop on Steve Spagnuolo’s football coaching odyssey? At least four teams may want the Giants’ defensive coordinator to be their head coach.

Apples for a Nickel, and Plenty of Empty Seats: Historians are looking to the struggles of the 1930s for hints on how baseball teams will hold up in a downturn.

Thunder 107, Knicks 99: Big Win Is Followed by a Bigger Letdown: The Knicks followed up on their biggest victory of the season with an absent-minded effort in Oklahoma against a team with four wins in its existence. Make that five.

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ESPN: Sports

Police on lookout: JoePa statue missing glasses: Penn State police are looking out for Joe Paternos Coke bottle-thick glasses -- the bronzed ones that were perched on the statue of the iconic football coach that stands outside Beaver Stadium.

Cowboys announce they will release Pacman: The Cowboys announced Adam Jones release on Wednesday. The transaction will be made official on Feb. 9th, which is the first day that NFL clubs are allowed to make waiver requests.

Sparks' Parker expecting first child in spring: Candace Parker is expecting her first child this spring, and the WNBA star will keep working out leading to the 2009 season.

Mangini agrees to deal to coach Browns: The Cleveland Browns will hire former Jets head coach Eric Mangini as their new head coach, a sources told ESPN.

Sundin set to make debut Wednesday vs. Oilers: After nine months on the sidelines, Mats Sundin was set to make his Vancouver Canucks debut Wednesday night against the Edmonton Oilers.

Cards' Boldin misses practice, might not play: Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin rested his injured hamstring and said hes not sure hell play in the divisional playoff at Carolina.

Lakers' Odom catches break: Knee just bruised: Tests showed Lamar Odoms right knee injury is not serious, and the Los Angeles Lakers forward is day to day.

BC follows through with Jagodzinski's termination: Boston College has fired Jeff Jagodzinski because he interviewed for the New York Jets coaching job.

Eagles RB Westbrook won't practice, will start: Eagles running back Brian Westbrook did not practice Wednesday -- and might be limited for the rest of the week.

Ex-Bills QB, congressman Kemp has cancer: The office of Jack Kemp says the former housing secretary, congressman and Buffalo Bills quarterback has been diagnosed with cancer.

Many happy returns: Starters back for Panthers: The Carolina Panthers should have starting defensive tackles Maake Kemoeatu and Damione Lewis back for Saturdays NFC divisional playoff game against Arizona.

Two charges against Hall of Famer Eller dropped: Two felony charges against Vikings great Carl Eller are being dropped. A judge will rule on two lesser charges stemming from his clash with police last April.

2 Wings, 2 Sharks join NHL All-Star West list: Nicklas Lidstrom is headed to the NHL All-Star game for the 10th straight season, but for the first time as captain of the Stanley Cup champion.

NHL to sink its teeth into review of Ruutu: The NHL is reviewing whether to discipline Ottawa Senators forward Jarkko Ruutu for biting Buffalo Sabres forward Andrew Peters through his gloved thumb during a game.

UF's Meyer defends coaches who lobby for No. 1: Florida coach Urban Meyer believes Utah, Texas and Southern California should fight for their teams to be recognized as national champions.

Sources: Noles speed-rusher Brown to go pro: Florida State junior defensive end Everette Brown is expected to confirm later Wednesday that he will enter the NFL draft, two people close to the player said.

Report: Singh will be sidelined by knee surgery: Vijay Singh will reportedly have knee surgery following this weeks Mercedes-Benz Championship and will miss up to five weeks of the PGA Tour season.

Saints' Bush has microfracture surgery on knee: The New Orleans Saints have confirmed that running back Reggie Bush had surgery on his left knee, and will require months of rehabilitation.

Seve eyes 2010 return as Royal Trophy captain: Seve Ballesteros says he plans to return next year to his role as captain of Europes Royal Trophy team.

Sources: UGA's Stafford, Moreno to enter draft: Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford and running back Knowshon Moreno, who led the SEC in passing and rushing this season, respectively, are expected to announce Wednesday that they will enter Aprils NFL draft.

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CBC.ca - Sports

Hairston Jr., Reds reach contract terms: Jerry Hairston Jr. reached terms Wednesday with the Cincinnati Reds on a one-year, $2-million US contract.

Mangini tabbed as Browns head coach: source: Former New York Jets head coach Eric Mangini reportedly has accepted the same position with the Cleveland Browns.

Marlins manage to keep Kensing: Pitcher Logan Kensing reached terms Wednesday on a one-year contract with the Florida Marlins.

Raptors get second-round draft pick for Adams: The Toronto Raptors swung a trade Wednesday, receiving a conditional second-round draft pick from the Los Angeles Clippers in return for seldom-used swingman Hassan Adams and cash considerations.

Former boxing champ Dave Hilton Jr. acquitted of new charges: A Quebec judge has acquitted former boxing champion Dave Hilton Jr. of three new assault charges.

Jason Giambi returns to A's: Slugger Jason Giambi signed a one-year contract plus an option with the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, returning to the team with which he won the 2000 American League MVP award.

Jackets summon world junior star Filatov: Russian teenager Nikita Filatov, who tied for the tournament lead with eight goals at the world junior championship, was called up from the minors on Wednesday by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Eskimos release Younger, Williams: The Edmonton Eskimos on Wednesday released veterans Jordan Younger and Tim Bakker.

Canadiens look for MSG relief: The Montreal Canadiens seek their third straight victory over the New York Rangers but their first as a franchise in five visits to Madison Square Garden.

Maple Leafs acquire Brad May: Brad May joined Dave Nonis in the Brian Burke travelling caravan when he was announced on Wednesday as the newest member of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Iginla, Luongo, Souray named Western all-stars: Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo may be injured, but he was recognized as an all-star on Wednesday as the reserves for the Western Conference were named.

Ticats bringing back kicker Setta: The Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Wednesday announced the signing of kicker Nick Setta to a multi-year deal.

Quebec's Wozniak eliminated in New Zealand: Canadian tennis player Aleksandra Wozniak was upset Tuesday at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.

Ruutu not the first accused of biting: Ottawa Senators forward Jarkko Ruutu could be in line for NHL discipline after an alleged biting incident in Tuesdays night game in Buffalo.

Canada's Lamaze now top rider in the world: Canadian Eric Lamaze is No. 1. The 40-year-old took over the top spot in the International Equestrian Federation world rankings released Tuesday.

Sundin may make Canucks debut in Edmonton: Mats Sundin is likely to suit up for the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night in Edmonton after declaring himself ready for action following Tuesdays practice.

Flames convince Backlund to stay in North America: Calgary Flames prospect Mikael Backlund didnt return home to his native Sweden to show off the silver medal he won at the world junior hockey championship on Monday night.

Red-hot Flames suffocate Sharks: Daymond Langkow scored twice and Miikka Kiprusoff made 26 saves as the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Tuesday night.

Tavares: A General until further notice: With trade rumours swirling, Canadian John Tavares is unsure where he will play home games for the remainder of the Ontario Hockey League season. The world junior gold medallist only knows he wants to be a winner.

McCabe a winner in return to Toronto: Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Bryan McCabe exhibited some shaky defensive play, but more importantly registered an assist in the Florida Panthers 4-2 road win on Tuesday night.

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Sky Sports

Fergie gracious in defeat: Sir Alex Ferguson was gracious in defeat after conceding his side were below par at Pride Park.

Commons strike sinks United: Kris Commons stunning strike gave Derby County a 1-0 victory over Man United in a thrilling Carling Cup semi-final first leg.

Lowe's high praise for Rams: Derby County caretaker boss David Lowe praised his sides attitude after a deserved win over Man United.

Commons beams after winner: Kris Commons has spoken of his delight after his goal gave Derby a win over Manchester United at Pride Park.

Porter seals Well win: Chris Porter grabbed the only goal of the game as Motherwell claimed a 1-0 win over Hearts at Fir Park.

Commons stunner sinks United: Kris Commons stunning strike gave Derby County a 1-0 victory over Man United in a thrilling Carling Cup semi-final first leg.

Villa seal Dutch deal: Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of 17-year-old Dutchman Arsenio Halfhuid.

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Yahoo! Sports

AP source: Browns to hire Eric Mangini as coach

Cowboys release troubled CB Pacman Jones: AP - Troubled cornerback Adam Pacman Jones was released Wednesday by the Dallas Cowboys following a season in which he was suspended six games for an off-field fight.

AP Source: Seahawks to hire Knapp as coordinator: AP - Greg Knapp is the new offensive coordinator for the Seahawks, the first of many moves to be made by Seattle under new coach Jim Mora.

Former owner McClatchy severs ties with Pirates: AP - Former Pirates managing general partner Kevin McClatchy has sold his remaining shares in the team, ending a 13-year relationship that began with the newspaper heir ensuring that the club remained in Pittsburgh.

Police on lookout for glasses from JoePa statue: AP - Penn State police are looking out for Joe Paternos Coke bottle-thick glasses the bronzed ones that were perched on the statue of the iconic football coach that stands outside Beaver Stadium.

Cowboys release troubled CB Pacman Jones: AP - Troubled cornerback Adam Pacman Jones was released by the Dallas Cowboys following a season in which he was suspended six games for an off-field fight.

Nuggets trade Atkins, first-round pick to Thunder: AP - The rebuilding Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired another first-round draft pick along with guard Chucky Atkins in a trade that sent seldom-used center Johan Petro to the Denver Nuggets.

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Fox Sports

Chargers win: Darren Sproles and the Chargers rallied to take down the Colts in OT, knocking them out of the playoffs for the 2nd straight year.

Pass-happy Cards outrush run-happy Falcons: Whoda thunk it? The pass-happy Cardinals rode their running game to a playoff win over the Falcons, Greg Boeck says.

Slimmed-down Collins comes up big for Jayhawks: The defending champs earned their first big win of the season Saturday. Sherron Collins was the key for Kansas, Jeff Goodman says.

VIDEO: Fiesta Bowl breakdown: Mismatch, or clash of titans? Opinion is split on the Fiesta Bowl matchup. The BCS Breakdown tells you who has the upper hand.

Sproles powers Chargers to OT win over Colts: No description.

Warner, Cards top Falcons in wild-card opener: No description.

Jets interview Giants' D-coordinator Spagnuolo: The New York Jets interviewed Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo about their coaching vacancy Saturday.Spagnuolo, one of the teams top candidates, also met Thursday with Cleveland and Detroit about their openings, and was scheduled to talk to Denver on Saturday

Bowlen begins meeting potential Broncos coaches: The search for Mike Shanahans successor took the Denver Broncos brass to the East Coast for weekend interviews with two of the leagues hottest coaching candidates.Owner Pat Bowlen, chief operating officer Joe Ellis and personnel chief Jim Goodman jetted off

No. 6 Wake ends BYU's home win streak at 53: No description.

Colts clinch playoff spot with win over Jags.: The Colts won their eighth straight game and clinched the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoffs with a come-from-behind win over the Jags.

Top 10 Tar Heels of all time: Tyler Hansbrough passed Phil Ford as UNCs scoring leader Thursday. So where does he rank among Carolinas top 10 players?

Gill needs to find program that fits him: Dont feel bad for Turner Gill. Jason Whitlock explains why landing the Auburn job might have ruined a promising black coach.

NASCAR settles $225M suit with ex-official: NASCAR tried to close the books on one of the more sordid episodes in its history, settling a harassment lawsuit with an ex-official.

Manning wills Colts past Jaguars, into playoffs: No description.

NASCAR settles $225M suit with ex-official: NASCAR has settled a $225 million lawsuit filed by a former official who said she was subjected to racial discrimination and sexual harassment during her two-plus years working for the stock-car organization, The Associated Press has learned.The suit was settled

BoSox say they've dropped pursuit of Teixeira: The Boston Red Sox have been outbid for free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira and are not going to be a factor in acquiring him, owner John Henry said in an e-mail on Thursday night.

Hansbrough breaks UNC career scoring record: Top-ranked North Carolina waited for Tyler Hansbrough to make history, then cruised to its latest lopsided victory.

No. 1 Heels roll: No description.

Sack lunch: The Cowboys feasted on Eli Manning, taking the Giants QB down 8 times. Was it Sundays best performance? We rank all the games.

Cowboys take down Giants: The Cowboys apparently put a week of turmoil behind them on Sunday, dispatching the NFC East champ Giants with relative ease.

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Golf.com

PGA Tour needs to simplify FedEx Cup: How can the Tour fix the FedEx? Simplify, simplify, simplify.

Xerox Classic goes on hiatus for lack of sponsor: No description.

Zach Johnson already ahead of schedule for 2009 PGA Tour season: No description.

Anthony Kim, Camilo Villegas try to move closer to the top: No description.

Seve Ballesteros plans to run Royal Trophy team in 2010: No description.

PGA Tour players enjoy perks at Mercedes-Benz Championship: The Mercedes Championship fills the downtime between whale-watching and zip-lining, and kicks off the 2009 PGA Tour season.

Titleist has new golf ball, and some new old ones: No description.

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Digg Sports

Paul, West Help Hornets End Lakers' 15-Game Home Win Streak: Somebody had to play defense in Tuesday nights Hornets-Lakers game. The Hornets finally did in the fourth quarter, and it proved decisive. David West scored 15 of his 40 points in the final period to outscore Los Angeles by himself,

Jarkko Ruutu BITES Sabres' Peters, Doesn't Get Penalty: Its a pretty stupid thing to do, regardless of who you are, its just not part of the game of hockey, said Peters, whose thumb was cut. Ive never had anyone bite me before, I didnt know that happened. The

After championship defeat, video embarrassments for Sweden -: The last Swede to win Olympic gold in mens platform diving was Erik Adlerz back in 1912. Based on his performance in the world junior championship loss last night against Canada, Swedish goalie Jacob Markstrom may be his nations next

Top 10 White Water Rafting Destinations: Whitewater rafting is an experience, which can literally prepare you to face any type of challenge in your life. It is a good idea to be on an adventure trip with your family. There are many destinations around the world,

Celtics Lose Again: Raymond Felton scored 25 points, rookie D.J. Augustin added 11 of his 20 points in overtime, and the Charlotte Bobcats stunned Boston 114-106 on Tuesday to continue the Celtics sudden slide.

Bull Riders Wait All Day for a Few Seconds of Fury: Luke Snyder is known in bull-riding circles for an ironman streak of 236 consecutive Professional Bull Riders events.

College Basketball Coach Calls on 12-Year-Old: If that headline sounds like something out of a Dickens story, well, it isnt. Its more the story of a goofy coach using a gimmick on his players -- and probably embarrassing them in the process -- in order to

Mark Cuban playing back-up for Cubs: After months of silence about the Chicago Cubs, Mark Cuban said hes backed off his pursuit of the team, confirming what baseball sources have previously told the Chicago Tribune.

12 Most Improbable Sport Moments in Movies last 25 Years: Sports movies are usually not supposed be too realistic. We watch them for their sheer entertainment value - the motivational speeches, the buzzer beating shots, the underdog stories that defy all odds. Here are some of the most improbable events

Top NFL Plays of 2008: A quick look back at the best football plays of the past year...

Tourist Slips From Paragliding Harness, Plunges 200ft: A British man plunged to his death in a paragliding accident in Argentina when he slipped loose from his harness.

Mystery of the "Yellow Line": First Down TV Marker Explained: If you have ever wondered how they make the digital yellow line that marks the first down on college and NFL football games, then this is the video for you. The process is broken down from the camera to the

Steelers’ James Harrison is AP Defensive Player of Year: The linebacker who had a career-high 16 sacks, setting a team record, and led the NFL with a career-high seven forced fumbles, beat Dallas’ DeMarcus Ware in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters announced Monday.

Kid Given Winter Classic Hockey Stick, "Security" Steals It: As the Red Wings left the field, one of them, Henrik Zetterberg, made eye contact with the 14-year-old. He kind of winked, Plew said. Then he gave me his stick.What happened next is just sick.

Yale to hire first Black Football Coach: Jacksonville Jaguars assistant Tom Williams has been hired at Yale, becoming the first black head football coach at the Ivy League school.

Funniest Innappropriate Basketball Photos: Because theres not much funnier than a 7 foot tall man getting his armpit licked

Phillies' Romero suspended, says it's not fair: While Major League Baseball never said J.C. Romero tried to cheat, the 33-year-old reliever who won the third and clinching games of the 2008 World Series has been ruled guilty of negligence and will be suspended for the first 50

World Cup Whistle-Blower Shot Dead: A senior ANC member who became a whistle-blower over corruption surrounding the upcoming World Cup games was shot dead in front of his home Sunday evening.

Wanderlei Silva wants to fight Chuck Liddell again: Wanderlei Silva wants a re-match with Chuck Liddell before hell considering moving down a weight class to fight at 185. Could they meet at UFC 100?

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Newsvine Sports

AP Source: Seahawks to hire Knapp as coordinator: Greg Knapp is the new offensive coordinator for the Seahawks, the first of many moves to be made by Seattle under new coach Jim Mora.

Nuggets trade Atkins, first-round pick to Thunder: The rebuilding Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired another first-round draft pick along with guard Chucky Atkins in a trade that sent seldom-used center Johan Petro to the Denver Nuggets.

Cowboys release troubled CB Pacman Jones: Troubled cornerback Adam Pacman Jones was released Wednesday by the Dallas Cowboys following a season in which he was suspended six games for an off-field fight.

Galaxy sign Griffin, release Dominguez: The Los Angeles Galaxy signed veteran midfielder Leonard Griffin on Wednesday and released defender Eduardo Dominguez.

Jacobs practices; Tuck misses workout: New York Giants leading rusher Brandon Jacobs returned to practice on Wednesday and pronounced himself ready to go for the NFC semifinal against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Police on lookout for glasses from JoePa statue: Penn State police are looking out for Joe Paternos Coke bottle-thick glasses — the bronzed ones that were perched on the statue of the iconic football coach that stands outside Beaver Stadium.

Why I am still a Vikings fan?: This year more than any other, I questioned why I was still watching football. The Vikings in the past few years have been a total frustration for me. The changes in ownership brought changes in coaches and philosophy.

Obama congratulates brother-in-law for big win: His inauguration is less than two weeks away and waiting is an economy in turmoil and violence in the Middle East. President-elect Barack Obama still found time to chat with a basketball coach.

Walker Sports: Breaking Down the NFL Hall of Fame Finalist: Yesterday, the NFL announced their 17 finalist eligible for induction as part of this years class to the NFL Hall of Fame. The 17 finalist will be discussed and voted on January 31st just before the Super Bowl, and the

AP source: Browns to hire Eric Mangini as coach: The Cleveland Browns have agreed to hire Eric Mangini as their head coach, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. Mangini, fired last week by the New York Jets, reached an agreement with the club Wednesday,

Former owner McClatchy severs ties with Pirates: Former Pirates managing general partner Kevin McClatchy has sold his remaining shares in the team, ending a 13-year relationship that began with the newspaper heir likely preventing the club from leaving Pittsburgh.

Derby upsets Man United 1-0 in League Cup: Manchester United was upset by Derby in the League Cup semifinals Wednesday, losing 1-0 on a 30th-minute goal by Kris Commons.

Xerox Classic goes on hiatus for lack of sponsor: The Xerox Classic has been left off the Nationwide Tour schedule for 2009 after the corporate sponsor decided not to sign a new deal.

Parker expecting baby in spring: Candace Parker is expecting her first child this spring, and the WNBA star will keep working out leading to the 2009 season.

Tiger's return is top PGA Tour question of 2009: Opinion: The start of a new season is for PGA Tour winners only, and while the top four in the world ranking are not here - Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, Phil Mickelson and Padraig Harrington - the 33-man field shows

A toast to teams that are already toast: NBA Expert: Sure, dreams can still be met, but for most flagging teams its time to look to next season.

Ryan keeps focus on Titans, not head coaching job: Rex Ryan wont mind a bit if he has to wait a few more weeks before turning his full attention toward becoming an NFL head coach.

Former Chiefs GM Peterson not headed for Miami: Former Kansas City Chiefs boss Carl Peterson says he is not taking a job with Miami, ending speculation that began when he was seen at the Dolphins playoff loss last Sunday.

Senators' Ruutu suspended for biting Sabres player: Ottawa Senators forward Jarkko Ruutu was suspended by the NHL on Wednesday for two games without pay for biting Buffalo Sabres enforcer Andrew Peters. The NHL said Ruutu will lose $37,707 in pay and miss Ottawas game at Boston on

Ruutu suspended two games for biting Peters: Ottawa Senators forward Jarkko Ruutu has been suspended by the NHL for two games without pay for biting Buffalo Sabres enforcer Andrew Peters.

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