Sports Illustrated
- BC fires coach for Jets interview
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- Giambi completes one-year deal to return to A's
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- NHL pondering discipline following biting incident
- 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.
- McFadden, Urlacher headline All-Disappointment Team
- With my colleague Peter King naming his NFL All-Pro team today, it seemed like the perfect time to provide you the readers with the flip side of awards season. Each and every week in the NFL, theres a loser for
- Saints' Bush has microfracture surgery on knee
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- Sproles everything you would want in sports hero
- After a while, as a sportswriter, you get used to coaches calling. A coach in the mountains of North Carolina called the newspaper again and again to come do a story on his punter, who was averaging something like 55
- Andy Staples: Oklahoma O-line is made up of five fast, immovable men
- Oklahomas record-setting offense starts with a nasty, dominant offensive line that is as complete as any unit in college football, writes SI.coms Andy Staples.
SportsLine
- 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.
BBC Sport
- 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.
- Live text - Motherwell v Hearts
- Motherwell face Hearts at Fir Park in a rearranged match in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.
- Live text - Derby v Man Utd
- Championship side Derby host Manchester United in the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-final at Pride Park.
- Wigan line up striker Rodallega
- Wigan are hopeful of completing the signing of Colombian forward Hugo Rodallega subject to gaining a work permit.
- Strauss to lead West Indies tour
- Andrew Strauss will captain England for the forthcoming tour of West Indies following Kevin Pietersens dramatic departure.
- Haye to target Klitschko brother
- David Hayes bout with Vitali Klitschko has been cancelled but the Briton could still take on his brother Wladimir.
MSNBC Sports
- 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
- Report: Browns to hire ex-Jets coach Mangini
- Ex-Belichick protege was fired after New York stumbled late in season
- Meyer: Utah, Texas, USC should 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.
- Report: Georgia's Stafford, Moreno going pro
- Quarterback and running back will be drafted in first round in April
NYT Sports
- 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.
- Tebow and Bradford: Different Ways to Reach Summit
- Florida’s Tim Tebow and Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford are the only sophomores to win the most prestigious award in college sports.
- Oklahoma Back Likes Picking Up the Team
- Chris Brown has only started one game this season, but the Sooners will turn to him again Thursday night against Florida in the B.C.S. title game.
- B.C. Coach and Jets Talk Amid Job Threat
- A Jets employee said that Jeff Jagodzinski had interviewed with the team, promising to add at least another twist to a strange tale.
ESPN: Sports
- 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.
CBC.ca - Sports
- 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.
Sky Sports
- Trap door open for Ireland
- Giovanni Trapattoni has told Stephen Ireland that the door remains open for him to return to the international fold.
- Terry admits Bridge blow
- John Terry admits he will miss Wayne Bridge but accepts the full-back was right to leave Chelsea for Manchester City.
- Derby v Man United live!
- Keep up to date with all the action from Pride Park as Derby County host Man United in a Carling Cup semi-final.
- Martins set for surgery
- Newcastle have confirmed striker Obafemi Martins will undergo hernia surgery on Monday.
- Bremen take Tziolis on loan
- Bundesliga outfit Werder Bremen have signed Greece international midfielder Alexandros Tziolis.
- Rodallega excited by Wigan
- Hugo Rodallega has spoken of his excitement as a move to Wigan Athletic moves ever closer.
- Boyd set for Blues move
- Sky Sports News understands Kris Boyd will undergo a medical at Birmingham City on Thursday.
Yahoo! Sports
- Ravens defeat helped kickstart Eagles season, says Reid
- Reuters - Philadelphia coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that a mid-season defeat and his benching of quarterback Donovan McNabb helped the Eagles soar into Sundays playoff clash against the New York Giants.
- Backup QB Simms to transfer from Louisville
- AP - Louisvilles football coach says quarterback Matt Simms will transfer from the program.
- Panthers get trio of injured linemen back
- AP - The Carolina Panthers should have starting defensive tackles Maake Kemoeatu and Damione Lewis back for Saturdays NFC divisional playoff game against Arizona.
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
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- Warner, Cards top Falcons in wild-card opener
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- 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
Golf.com
- United States Golf Association feels good in bad economy
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- Tiger Woods eyes return to PGA Tour in February
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- Garrity's Ghosts: Golf in the Future
- Echoing A Christmas Carol, our resident medium conjures Golf Future, a vision of fright and delight.
- Hot? Vijay Singh. Not? John Daly.
- Vijay Singh looks to start 2009 with a bang, while Anthony Kim could use a good finish on Sunday.
- PGA Tour needs to simplify FedEx Cup
- How can the Tour fix the FedEx? Simplify, simplify, simplify.
- 2006 U.S. Open champ Geoff Ogilvy is looking forward to better days in 2009
- 2006 U.S. Open champ Geoff Ogilvy is looking forward to better days in 2009.Geoff Ogilvy swing sequence
- Michael Bamberger makes a golf date for 2009
- On New Years Eve, reflections on a friend, a war hero, an aging mutt and a too-long-delayed golf game.
Digg Sports
- 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
Newsvine Sports
- Rick Reilly: No question, Utah is the national champion - ESPN The Magazine
- Right on the money
- Backup QB Simms to transfer from Louisville
- Louisvilles football coach says quarterback Matt Simms will transfer from the program.
- Georgia's Stafford, Moreno enter 2009 NFL draft
- Matthew Stafford and Knowshon Moreno are leaving Georgia for the NFL draft.
- World Poker Tour Debuts on Fox Sports Net
- Lets watch some final tables!!!
- Oklahoma can silence Big 12 critics with win
- Walters: Oklahoma has an opportunity to validate every verbal bouquet tossed the Big 12s direction this season.
- 'We're No. 1!' chant may end up as 'Who isn't?'
- MIAMI (AP) -If nothing else, the most vexing college football season in a while will end in a familiar way: with players and coaches swarming the field, fingers pointed skyward, amid screams of Were No. 1!
- Utah fans united - they're No. 1!
- Were the only team in the country that does not have to explain a loss